The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Greetings ta ever one in western Illinois and all readers of "The Quill".
The weatherman is predict'n a few more day's of sunshine ahead. That should step up the field work around these parts.
It sure has turned out to be pretty colorful with all the trees turning. I'm hopin' you're takin' advantage of the good weather.
A senior citizen sent me the following thoughts on the age thing. It seems pretty good so I'm share'n it:
SENIOR CITIZENS YES, THIS IS US!!
Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not try to blame others, however, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was not senior citizens who took:
The melody out of music,
The pride out of appearance,
The courtesy out of driving,
The romance out of love,
The commitment out of marriage,
The responsibility out of parenthood,
The togetherness out of the family,
The learning out of education,
The service out of patriotism,
The Golden Rule from rulers,
The nativity scene out of cities,
The civility out of behavior,
The refinement out of language,
The dedication out of employment,
The prudence out of spending,
The ambition out of achievement or God out of government and school.
And we certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others!!
And, we DO understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought and died for our country.
Just look at the Seniors with tears in their eyes and pride in their hearts, as they stand at attention with their hand over their hearts, as the American Flag passes by in a parade!
YES, I'M A SENIOR CITIZEN!
I'm the life of the party...Even if it lasts until 8 p.m.
I'm very good at opening childproof caps....with a hammer.
I'm awake many hours before my body allows me to get up.
I'm smiling all the time because I can't hear a thing you're saying.
I'm sure everything I can't find is in a safe secure place, somewhere.
I'm wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that's just my left leg.
I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.
May God Bless America and May America Continue to Thank God!! Go Green-Recycle Congress!
Well, there ya have it then - some thoughts from a Senior Citizen.
New Preamble tA the Constitution
The following has been attributed to Lewis Napper, a Jackson, Mississippi computer programmer.
He didn't expect his essay - a tart 10-point list of "rights" Americans don't have - to become an Internet legend.
"We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional.
"We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a...
Bill of Non-Rights
Article I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
Article II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone - not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of dummies, and probably always will be.
Article III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
Article IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.
Article V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.
Article VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you get the blue juice.
Article VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
Article VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
Article IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an overabundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
Article X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you came from, English is our language. Learn it!
Lastly. Article XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution.
The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, sorry if you are uncomfortable with it.
And now to finish this column, I'll share with you some news one of the boys, Cornelius Farkwad, shared with me recently:
He said he had stopped by the Ford Dealership yesterday, for a look at the new 2018 F-150 aluminum pickup.
Just for fun, he took it out for a test drive--he wanted to sense that new truck "feel" before they become old.
The salesperson (a nice looking lady wearing a "RESIST" lapel pin) sat in the passenger seat next to Cornelius, describing the truck and all its "wonderful" options.
The seats were of particular interest, he said. So she explained that the seats directed warm air to your seat in the winter and directed cool air to your seat in the summer heat.
Feeling like messing with her, Cornelious said he mentioned that this must be a CONSERVATIVE truck.
Looking a bit angry, she asked why he thought it was a CONSERVATIVE truck.
"Cornelious explained that if it were a LIBERAL truck, the seats would just be a blowin' smoke at your seat year-around!"
Cornelius said he had to walk back to the dealership, but it was worth it.
Only Cornelius could have an experience like that?
There was some real nice neighbors harvestin' their neighbors crops over in Henderson County the boys said. It was a man who had a stroke in June who lived around Smithshire. It sure is nice to live in our area where farmers, in their business season, stop and help out another.
See ya in the church of yer choice this week.
Remember, wherever ya are, whatever ya be do'n "BE A GOOD ONE!'
Keep on Smile'n
Catch ya later
BARNYARD BRUKE