*Jack’s Winning Words 2/2/22

“When Chekhov saw the long winter, he saw a winter bleak and dark and bereft of hope.  Yet we know that winter is just another step in the cycle of life.”  (From Groundhog Day, the movie)  Every year it seems to be the same…I post a quote from the movie, Groundhog Day – one of my all-time fantasy flicks.  But isn’t this Bill Murray film a commentary on the seasons, even upon life itself?   The characters may change, but it’s the same old story.  Each day is a chance to do better. Personally, I don’t get tired of change;  It simply causes me to think: Thank God for second chances.  Regardless, watch your daily steps - one of them could be a “Doozie.”  ;-)  Jack

FROM SALON SUZY:  Yes, thank God for a second chances 🙏===JACK:  Second chances, except when you cut the hair.  Once cut? ("O, it will grown out.  Let's try a new style.")  Sometimes the second style is the best style.  Sometimes the second chance seems to the best way.

FROM SHARIN' SHARON:  Enjoying reading WW.  Yesterday Jerry drove the 3 miles to Sam’s Club 3 times to fill the gas tank and the lines were so long, he just returned home.  This morning at 7:00 he went there in the winter bleak and dark but with hope and actually was able to fill the tank.  Thank God for fourth chances and no one was there at that dark ungodly hour trying to rob people of their wallets or something.  Hoping the snow misses us anyway.  Best wishes to you and Joan for a warm, safe and cozy Groundhog Day!!!===JACK:  Lines of cars waiting to "fill up" remind me of the time past when there was a severe gasoline shortage.  A church member who owned a station said that he'd make sure that I always had a tankful.  I never had to take him up on that.

FROM WILLMAR REV:  This past Sunday was the date this Rev Dr Paul McCullough (note the same name) broadcasting out of New Jersey interviewed me about pastoring and chaplaincy at the AG in Willmar, right in the middle all the football games. Thought you might be interested===JACK:  Two Paul McCulloughs!!!!   Oooooh! That's scary.

FROM CA YOGA:  Happy Groundhog day!  Were we surprised that he saw his shadow?  Stay warm.===JACK:  Every year it's the same old story.  It's like what the song says: Que, sera, sera!  We plan to watch the movie, "Groundhop Day" tonight.  Have you seen it?  BTW, the Sikhs use a circle as a symbol for God. ===CAY:  You guys are fun  ! Yes,  I have seen the movie.  The sun is strong despite the cold - it brings joy.  

FROM HY YO SILVER:  Weh heh heh el  That was a dooo hooo zeeee ===JACK:Hy, I know what you need...More life insurance.  Am I right, or am I right?

FROM SHALOM JAN:  Thank you, Jack, for the reminder of our daily opportunities!===JACK:  They're all around us when we bother to look for them.  It was fun to watch Groundhog Day "AGAIN" yesterday.