"Genetics explain why you look like your father and if you don't why you should."



Christmas at shatter manor was a quiet affair. Only the Houston part of the family was here. Most of the presents around the tree were from the Giving Tree. My wife got a stove, not shown, for Christmas. She gave me a Kindle reader.

I believe this was the most subdued Christmas we have had since our Newly-wed one when we lived in Austin. Neither one of us feels well enough to really celebrate with any exuberance.

I wish you all a Happy New Year in a safe way. See you in 2012.

12/23: Dear Lord, thank you for coming to us at Christmas and always, wherever we are. Amen. 12/24: God, what a joy it is to receive your gift of Jesus Christ! We welcome him in our hearts as a reminder of your love and share your gift with others as a token of our love for you. Amen. 12/25: God of hope, when we are tempted to give up, remind us to listen for the sound of angels. Amen. 12/26: Faithful God, encourage us when we feel despair, and help us to hold on to the hope we have in you. In Jesus' name. Amen. The prayers are from the Upper Room. For your own free E-Mail Devotional visit : http://upperroom.org/devotional/email/ and click on the link "Other Ways to Receive the Daily Devotional"

I was driving from Temple to Austin the other day when a tire blew out. Checking my spare, I found that it too was flat. My only option was to flag down a passing motorist and get a ride to the next town.

The first vehicle to stop was an old man in a van. He yelled out the window, "Need a lift?"

"Yes, I sure do," I replied.

"You a Republican or Democrat," asked the old man.

"Republican," I replied.

"Well, you can just go to Hell," yelled the old man as he sped off.

Another guy stopped, rolled down the window, and asked me the same question.

Again, I answered, "Republican."

The driver gave me the finger and drove off.

I thought it over and decided that maybe I should change my strategy, since this area seemed to be overly political and there appeared to be few Republicans.

The next car to stop was a red convertible driven by a beautiful blonde. She smiled seductively and asked if I was a Republican or Democrat.

"Democrat!" I shouted.

"Hop in!" replied the blonde.

Driving down the road, I couldn't help but stare at the gorgeous woman in the seat next to me, the wind blowing through her hair, perfect breasts, and a short skirt that continued to ride higher and higher up her thighs.

Finally, I yelled, "Please stop the car."

She immediately slammed on the brakes and as soon as the car stopped, I jumped out.

"What's the matter?" she asked.

"I can't take it anymore," I replied. "I've only been a Democrat for five minutes and already I want to screw somebody."

 

"Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it."
Mark Twain

SGGP

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