How to open Coconuts without any tools

Wow!

This is amazing and seemingly very simple.

Who knew?

What you ask?

Well, today's click through will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How to open Coconuts without any tools









 

2018 USAFA Graduation March on

It's that time of the year when classes are graduating.

Indeed you have probably already been to one or more such events.

But the link today shows a huge class coming in for the ceremony.

You will be amazed.

HERE'S THE LINK TO 2018 USAFA Graduation March On




 

How to keep your fruits and veggies fresher for longer

It's that time of the year when there are all kinds of tasty fruits and veggies to purchase and consume.

But sometimes we get carried away and purchase too many.

What to do?

How can a person keep their fruits and veggies from 'dying' too soon.

Today's click through has some great suggestions.

Take out your paper and pencil and make notes.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How to keep your fruits and veggies fresher for longer




 

Heroic rabbit digs a tiny stuck kitten out of trouble

Today's click through is amazing.

A rabbit digs a tiny stuck kitten out of trouble.

Check it out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Heroic rabbit digs a tiny stuck kitten out of trouble




 

Today is Memorial Day

“Old Folks” understand the meaning and the why of Memorial Day but, alas, I fear that most “young folks” today think it is just another 3 day holiday and a time for fun.

But is it? Should we look at it as just another occasion for cookouts, the opening of swimming pools, the beginning of summer vacations, and goofing off?

I remember my Parents and Grandparents putting flowers and flags on graves (of military and family) and referring to this special day as “Decoration Day”, its original name.

The name was changed to Memorial Day after World War I, but many old folks still referred to it as Decoration Day.

So, what exactly IS Decoration Day / Memorial Day and why do we observe it?

The opening paragraph in Wikipedia says:

“Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.”
 
And now with that by way of explanation, today's link is to a moving 2 minute video tribute about this holiday.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Memorial Dy Tribute - "thank you" by Ronald Reagan

Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Another well known favorite.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Gloria in Excelsis Deo





 

How big is God? An incredible perspective

How big is God?

Today's click through begins to give an answer

but

well, check this out and see.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How Big is God?  An incredible perspective.




 

How a bowling alley works

Hmmmm

This is interesting.

Check it out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO how a bowling alley works






 

Animals reacting to musical instruments

This is amazing.

What?  you ask.

Well, click the link and be amazed.


HERE'S THE LINK TO Animals reacting to musical instruments





 

Dad and son die in car accident -- but

Dad and son die in car accident,

then son is brought back to life

and says the strangest facts.

HERE'S THE LINK to Dad and son die in car accident

My name is Buddy Mercury

Today's click through is a hoot.

What is it?  you ask.

Well, it seems that Buddy Mercury plays the piano and sings.

No kidding.

And no, the dog on the left is not Buddy Mercury but she is listening.



HERE'S THE LINK TO Buddy Mercury singing piano dog sensation






 

Why HDMI isn't always the answer

You probably have upgraded your big old boxy TV set to a flat screen TV.

And when you did that you asked yourself --

What are all those other ports on the back of your new TV?

Today's click through will explain and it might go into more detail than you desire, but at least you will get an idea of what the various connectors do.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Why HDMI isn't always the answer

You can stop at the 6:21 point as the rest of the video is a commercial

Sunday Hymn -- God on the mountain

Today's music is sung by Lynda Randle

and is titled "God on the Mountain"

HERE'S THE LINK TO God on the mountain




 

Why the Headphone Jack is going Extinct

Oh nooooo !!!!!

First we discovered recently that replaceable batteries are being phased out

and now we learn that the Headphone Jack on cell phones are disappearing!!

Alas.

and even though the click through is to a 6 minutes video, you can stop at 4:47 because the rest is a commercial. 

And now with that said

for explanation  re why this is happening

HERE'S THE LINK TO Why the headphone jack is going extinct




 

The Name of the Lord

"And God said unto Moses. 

I Am That I Am: and He said,

Thus shall thou say unto the children of Israel,

I AM hath sent me unto you.:

                                                     Exodus 3: 14

This brief verse is very profound in the implications revealed in it.

How profound? you ask.

Well, the very brief explanation to which we are linking explains.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Name of the Lord




 

Why removable batteries are never coming back

This is truly a potential alas and alack situation.

What ? you ask.

Well, it seems that removable batteries that a person can replace themselves are becoming obsolete.

Sigh.

Today's click through will explain .  And by the way, even though the video is longer, you can stop at 4:48 if you want because the rest is a commercial.

And now with that by the way of a heads up

HERE'S THE LINK TO why removable batteries are never coming back





 

How do you know that Christianity is the one true worldview

This is another question posed to Ravi Zacharias.

What is his answer?

HERE'S THE LINK to How do you know that Christianity is the one true worldview

Learning Cursive ... or not

You probably have heard that

Cursive writing is not longer being taught in Public Schools.

No Kidding.

Comedian Jeanne Robertson found out about this had had a conversation about it with her grandson.

You will find this instructive and very funny.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Learning Cursive … or not"

Puppies provide protection

Many years ago in a George Shultz Peanut cartoon there was a picture of a puppy kissing a person with the caption something to the effect of

"arg -dog lips touched my lips"
Which expressed the dismay of the dog's tongue depositing its germs onto the person.

The response was negative because everyone knows where the dog's tongue has been.

But, guess what.   What?

Apparently, this might not be so bad after all.

What??????

Well, today's click through will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK to Puppies provide protection

Today is Mothers day

In Honor and Memory of our Mothers:

Today is Mother’s day

so we are posting some links to various poems, thoughts, and insights about Mothers.

Those of you wearing Red Roses today are hopefully celebrating with your mother.

The rest of us (the White Rose folks) are likely reflecting on past times.

So, with that in mind, here are your Mother’s day roses and links.

For those of you with Red Roses, CLICK HERE

For those of you with White Roses, CLICK HERE

Can a bullet fired straight up in the air kill you when it falls

Can a bullet fired straight up in the air kill you when it falls

I have wondered about this a lot.

Finally an answer seems to be available.

Today's click through will explain

HERE'S THE LINK TO Can a bullet fired straight up in the air kill you when it falls

Grand Canyon Mule Ride

Today let's do a vicarious bucket list trip.

Some of you may have actually taken a trip into the Grand Canyon on a mule but likely most of us have not.

I know of one former DIT'er who has done it and if she happens to check out this DIT she will have a happy time of recollection.

For the rest of us -- it is going to be a first

and when you see how scary some of the views are, you will likely be glad you are doing this on a computer or smart phone or whatever instead of in 'real life'.

I know I was.  SO

HERE'S THE LINK To Grand Canyon Mule Ride




 

World Geography Quiz

How good are you at Geography?

Today's very brief quiz is a fun way of finding out.

Don't be scared off by the word quiz -- this is really simple, short, and easy.

HERE'S THE LINK TO World Geography quiz.




 

The miracle of turning the water into wine

You surely have heard of this miracle and wondered how and why Jesus turned water into wine.

Indeed this was His first miracle and caused many of His disciples to believe that He was really God.


“This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee,
and manifested forth his glory;
and his disciples believed on him.”
                John 2:11 kjv   

Have you wondered about this miracle?

Today's click through will explain some of the details and why this is such an important miracle.

This is really interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Miracle at Cana



 

The strange funeral of William the Conqueror

The tombstone pictured here is not that of W the C but the thought of death is portrayed.

Anyway,  Today's click through tells an amazing story -- one which you have probably not heard before.

It was definitely new to me but is very interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The strange funeral of William the Conqueror, 1087



 

The Present

Today's click through is to a short video with quite a message.

The story has to do with the present that a mother gives to her son.

Why is this unusual you ask?

Well, watch to the end and you will find out.  I wanted to quit several times before reaching the end but continuing was really worth it.

So with that by way of explanation

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Present

Hymn: what a friend we have in Jesus

Another well known and beloved hymn.

The words are provided.

Sing or hum along.

HERE'S THE LINK TO What a friend we have in Jesus



 

Music without Sacred Music would be incomplete

You have noticed that almost every Sunday the DIT is a hymn or some form of  Worship Music --

and often we feature music by Johann Sebastian Bach.

J.S. Bach was born in 1685 and composed hundreds of pieces of music, much, if not most, of which was of Religious nature.

Indeed he even said:

"The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.

If heed is not paid to this, it is not true music but a diabolical bawling and twanging."


To read about J.S. Bach, his life, his compositions, and more

HERE'S THE LINK to Music without Sacred Music would be incomplete




 

How can we have 6 billion people from 8 survivors on Noah's ark

That is indeed a good question and likely one you have considered.

How can 8 survivors on Noah's Ark about 4000 years ago have resulted in about 6 or 7 billion folks today.

Today's brief video will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How can we have 6 billion people from 8 survivors on Noah's ark

Dear Kitten

This really cute video was produced by a cat food company.

Whether you are a cat lover or not, you will love this video.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Dear Kitten

The Beginning of Creation

This picture is of Adam and Eve as depicted in the AIG Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky.

The Bible speaks about them and their creation:

But from the Beginning of the creation God made them male and female      Mark 10:6 kjv

This short and succinct passage from the Bible is significant in itself

but a brief explanation of this verse is even more significant.

Check it out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Beginning of the Creation