What did you mean??????

My friend, Reida, sent me these 'cuties' through an email... I'm sure you have read some or all of them before, but they still can bring a smile to your face---or maybe a confused look!!!! I have added some photos from the internet. ENJOY!!!

Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter 

(Well, let's see. How can that be????)
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Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says 

(Really? Ya think?)


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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers 

(Now that's taking things a bit far, don't you think?! )

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Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over 

(What a guy!)


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Miners Refuse to Work after Death 

(Well---Those 'good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's! )

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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant 

(See if that works any better than a fair trial!) 

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War Dims Hope for Peace 

(I can see where it might have that effect! )

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If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile 

(Ya think?! )

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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures 

(Who would have thought! )


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Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide 

(They may be on to something! )

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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges 

(You mean there's something stronger than duct tape? Tee Hee) 

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Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge 

(He probably IS the battery charge! )


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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group 

(Weren't they fat enough?! )

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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft 

(That's what he gets for eating those beans!) 


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Kids Make Nutritious Snacks 

(Do they taste like chicken?)

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Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half 

(Chainsaw Massacre all over again!) 

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Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors 

(Boy, are they tall!)

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And the winner is.... 

Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead 

(Did I read that right? )



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These are really funny, but sorta sad ---if you think about it. People are 'hired' to proof-read this kind of stuff BEFORE it gets printed.... Wonder if these 'proof-readers' took their morning pills from the Duh Can?????? Heaven help us!!!!!


Have a wonderful day---and be careful what you put in writing!!!!! Har Har Har

Hugs,

Painted Churches in Texas

As I look back on my life, one thing that I remember from my twelve years in Texas is visiting the Painted Churches. We took almost every visitor we had to see these gorgeous little churches, west of the Houston area. I don't know how many times we visited this area -but it was SEVERAL times.

Research says that there are about 20 of these little churches--but we only visited about 5-6 of them near Schulenburg in Fayette County in the Texas Hill Country (Dubina, High Hill, Ammonsville, Praha, etc.). These little churches --dotted on the country hillsides--- were built by 19th century immigrants, mostly German and Czech. We found it breath-taking as we drove on the little country roads, especially when we would go around a curve or up a hill and see those gorgeous churches with their steeples standing tall throughout the little communities.

These churches were called the "Painted" Churches because when you entered the sanctuary---you would see all kinds of bright paintings, exuberant murals, and TONS of color all around. The wooden columns and baseboards would shine like polished marble in shades of green and gray. The stained-glass windows were incredible. Each of the churches told a story---a story about a people striving to succeed in a new country and yet still preserving the values and culture of their homelands.

If you ever get to Texas, be sure and check out the Painted Churches. They are truly awesome.. The picture above was typical of all of them---showing the color and elaborate designs. The picture above was from St. Mary's Catholic Church in High Hill. This church was built in 1906 and painted in 1912. Below are a few more.




I show you this one so that you'll see just how 'ordinary' these little churches look like from the outside. BUT--when you go inside, WELL----all you can say is "WOW".




The inside of one of the churches




The inside of another one of the Painted Churches




One of the gorgeous stained-glass windows




Here's a close-up of the ceiling area in one of the churches. When they say "Painted"---they really mean PAINTED all over!




Here's one more close-up picture of one of the churches.

You just have to see these churches to believe their beauty. I have many more pictures--which need to be scanned. SO---I'll post more at another time.

Hugs,