Profound and Sometimes Preposterous Ponderings of Pete

I usually post serious topics and Biblical discussions so I am taking a lighter turn here.  I am almost 59 years old and I have over the years developed some idiosyncrasies that my family finds humorous and sometimes down right hilarious (they think I don't know they are laughing at me). Anyway, I have learned the art of laughing at myself so I thought I would allow my readers a chuckle or two; however, no guffaws are allowed 😎 10. I put my hand on my head when I talk on the phone. 9. When I think really hard I have my hand open and fingers spread. 8. I keep a lot of little boxes to help organize the things I need - sewing stuff, electronic cords, batteries, etc. 7. I subject myself, over and over again,  to "brain freezes" while eating or drinking very cold foods and the faces I make while enduring seem to let everyone know what I am experiencing. 6. My lips move when I am thinking. 5. I hate wearing socks without footwear. 4. I don't allow my wife to...

I see many posts every day extolling and denouncing political leaders, religious beliefs/practices, philosophies, politics in general and specific, as well as anything and everything about which someone might post an opinion. It is such a blessing to live in a country where this freedom is still considered a citizen's right. What saddens me is that so many people feel that along with that privilege, is the right to denounce those whose opinions are opposing theirs. Those denouncements come with fervor, passion, and vehemence. So much so, that they are accompanied with insults and derision. How sad and unacceptable that one would think that their position or thoughts on a topic, regardless if that position is correct, were so much more important than the worth and self worth of a fellow human being. Yes, I agree that injustice should be brought to light and dealt with when possible.  But extremely careful analysis must be made first.  What might at first light seem to be an i...