Winning Words 3/30/12
“Eventually three things come out—the sun, the moon and the truth.” (Dan Gilbert) Vetting is a common word that means to check and evaluate people being considered for a job. Political candidates are vetted…even pastors. I find it interesting that the word comes from horse racing where veterinarians are asked to check the horses before a race, hence, vetting. After reading the quote, I say, “Ain’t it the truth?” ;-) Jack

FROM SHARIN' SHARON: Last year's VBS at our church was centered around the theme "Jesus Truth Seekers, with men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26. The poster had a picture of little kid Columbo's with sunglasses and magnifying glass. Loved the poster, loved the theme, love your WW today. Love Jesus who loves us. The only way this world becomes attractive to live in is if there is truth in it. My opinion, some people may think otherwise.////FROM JACK: I like it when Bible stories are connected up with real life. especially for children. I guess that goes for adults, too.

FROM RI IN BOSTON: That's a good quote, an interesting explanation, and a down-home conclusion. Thanks for the insights...all around.////FROM JACK: A "vetting" that I've liked is being able to drive my friend's Corvette while my Impala was being serviced.

FROM HONEST JOHN: I don't know if the truth always comes out. Read the histories that are coming from the Right and those are immense distortions. You can deny the truth if you want.////FROM JACK: Given enough time, anything is possible. G-d is the ultimate truth. At the end, we shall "see" and "know."

FROM PLAIN FOLKS CHESTER: So does the tooth!////FROM JACK: One of the fun things about being a parent is the job of posing as the "tooth fairy."

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: The truth always does surface doesn't it? We have always stressed to our kids and grands that it's easier to tell the truth than suffer the consequences. I do know a few pastors who are "long in the tooth".////FROM JACK: "Horses's teeth, unlike humans', continue to grow with age. They also wear down with use, but the changes in the characteristics of the teeth over time make it possible to make a rough estimate of a horse's age by examining them. There are various similar Latin phrases dating back to the 16th century. The gap between these and the first citation of the English version - in 1852, make it likely that 'long in the tooth' was coined independently from those earlier Latin sayings. That earliest citation is in Thackeray's, The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. and refers to a woman rather than a horse."

FROM BLAZING OAKS: A very good thought, and your explanations of "vetting" and "Long in the tooth" were both interesting! I remember a clever turn of phrase involving "truth" that Adlai Stevenson used when he was running for President:"I offer my opponents a bargain:If they will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them." :-) And Will Rogers' classic: "If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in these politician's acceptance speeches, there wouldn't be any inducement to go to heaven." The truth can be nebulous...

FROM WATERFORD ANNE: And that's the truth!////FROM JACK: Thank you, Edith ANNE!