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As I mentioned on last night's chat, "they" does not always mean it is some nefarious attempt to spread hearsay or half-truths. It's just because the sentence simply does not specify who it is that's really saying it. Take, for example, what Jesus said in Luke 12:20. He was telling us that a certain man was dreaming in his mind about getting more and more rich, but died that very night. The way it is expressed was, "Unreasonable one, this night they are demanding your life from you." (In French, the footnote renders it, "one will claim back your life.") Who is "they" in this sentence? It is not just giving weight to an idea without requiring proof, it's a way of expressing that our life is very short and uncertain, a general truth that we all know. But generally speaking, yes, the one stating it could indeed be covering for the fact he has no proof to back up what he is saying. But fortunately, my hand is not bigger than my face.

Okay I had this saved on my phone and I just had to share! 😂

Excellent beginning...now I'm intrigued by what may be coming next!🤔

Well done, David. Good information and application Another aspect to bananas - when they turn brown to black, they are not useless as that is when they make the best banana bread. So, like us, just because we have gotten a little old it doesn't mean we should give up ... we can still be useful.

Us is them and we be they, so be careful what you say.

So, hay is for horses......and for people that grab your arm and won't let go.....HEY! 😎🤣

I also find this little organ amazing. The gall bladder works with neighbouring organs, such as the liver and pancreas (and also the connecting portal vein responsible for the gastrointestinal tract). When the gallbladder is backed up, the partnering enzyme released from the pancreas into the duodenum can also be affected. This dysfunction can cause inflammation also to the pancreas. There is a need for organs to work well together. Just like Eph.4:16 mentions the need for the body to work harmoniously and not independently from one another, and how this helps the body and the congregation to function.

I wonder if they share their dreams on the web.. We know they enjoy life; everyone knows that times fun when you're having flies...

When my wife heard about this many years ago, she thought it was amazing that someone might see a number as a color. One day she was talking about Synesthesia and innocently asked an older sister "What color is your number two?"

When we walk through a forest or meadow and suddenly run into a single thread of silk, it’s not always part of a web. Many times it’s the leftover strand from a spider’s ballooning attempt. Spiderlings climb to a high point, release silk, and hope to be carried by air currents or even the earth’s electric field. Some get lifted far away, but many don’t. Their silk just drifts a short distance, catches on a branch or stem, and stays behind — stretched invisibly across our path until we walk through it.

A good story has the power to alter your viewpoint...but words that stem from the deepest part of any human heart has the power to change lives...and that is something anyone can do...regardless of how you write. Even if not a single other human on earth ever hears those stories...they are still reaching the one person who wants to hear them most💕

To tell the truth, I don't regret it at all ☺️. When someone reads my hieroglyphics he becomes real archaeologist.

This is the perfect description of the episode where Jesus sleeps soundly on the boat, while the storm rages to the point of frightening his disciples, who don't understand this abandonment in sleep. There is a storm around us, the world is afraid and we are sleeping the sleep of the righteous. We just have to avoid resting on our laurels...

❤️❤️❤️'The voice of life...' And to think that the earth heard this still small voice of life one autumn night, perhaps in October, a very long time ago. A stable echoed, and at the same time, shepherds heard the voice of angels relaying the cry of life that saves. Thank you very much.

"Anyone remember this classic?" Yes, but I try not to.

No one would pose for me . . .

Don't forget that the English spell things differently than American do. It's Favourite instead of favorite, it's colour instead of color. The English need to remember, it's not all about U.

https://measuringly.com/how-long-is-150-feet/ 9 Parking Spaces I have been to a durian orchard and it's a awesome sight looking at those tall trees leaden with thorny fruits of such indescribable taste. But being hit by a falling fruit would incur some serious injuries. Some put nets to catch any ripe durians.

I love this example of the interconnected natural world. ❤️ ”How many your works are, O Jehovah! You have made all of them in wisdom. The earth is full of what you have made”. Ps 104:24 So so much to learn!

Literally my favorite food. I just wish my body could handle dairy better.

I have Misophonia though I only discovered that it had a name fairly recently. I used to think it was just me being grumpy so tried hard to keep my responses to the feelings under control. My children didn't need me to tell them to stop playing basketball because the bouncing sound of the ball was driving me crazy. Though they did get gently stopped from finger tapping, leg jiggling under the table,(misokinesia - a related condition) and leaving taps dripping among other thing. Sometimes I feel giving these things names and public air time allows people to use their condition as an excuse for negative attitudes and behaviour. The onus is not only on others to exercise compassion and empathy but also on the sufferer to exercise a level of self control over their responses.

So I understand that we must let our hearts develop, produce pretty freckles, a sign of maturity? 🤔

That question really opens the door for something meaningful. Just like our physical eyes can be temporarily blinded by sudden exposure to intense light, our spiritual eyes can also be overwhelmed in real life. It might happen when someone first learns a powerful Bible truth before they’re emotionally ready to accept it — like the idea that God has a name, or that he doesn’t cause suffering. Now, I’ll be honest — I’ve always found it surprising when people get thrown by that first one. To me, learning that God has a name was a beautiful thing. Suddenly he wasn’t just a title in the sky — he was personal. Real. Closer. But for someone raised on the idea that “God” is this vague, distant force, finding out he has an actual name — Jehovah — can feel like too much light at once. Even though it’s good news, it can still sting the eyes a bit. That blinding moment doesn’t mean something’s wrong with the truth — it just means the heart needs time to adjust. And then there are the moments that don’t come with new facts — they come with impact. A loss, a betrayal, a sudden hit to your health or confidence — and just like that, you’re blinking hard, trying to find your footing. You still believe what you believed yesterday, but everything’s fuzzy. You’re not blind, exactly. Just squinting in the spiritual glare. But here’s the mercy in it: Jehovah doesn’t stand there tapping his foot while we stumble around. Psalm 119:105 doesn’t say his word is a stadium light to fry your retinas — it’s a lamp to your foot. One step at a time. That means we don’t have to see the whole road. Just enough to keep moving forward. Sometimes that light comes in the form of a gentle reminder from a friend. Or a quiet moment at the meeting where something clicks again. Or maybe it’s a walk around the block with a prayer hanging in the air like fog — no big answers, just the sense that you’re not alone in it. If you’ve ever felt spiritually “blinded,” that’s not failure. It might just mean you’re mid-adjustment. And when you keep turning toward Jehovah — even with one eye half-closed and your hand shielding your face — eventually that light that once overwhelmed you becomes the very thing that clears your vision. And when that happens… well, you don’t forget it.

Gosh David ... home run 👍. I 'll never see bananas in the same way from here on!

That's amazing, thank you for showing us these beautiful creatures! 🥰

I imagine that’s the bane of a writer’s existence - the work,, the research, the editing, the love that goes into each piece shared yet rarely any connection or even reaction from the reader. Often times, I’m humbled to speechlessness by your writing, good sir. This could very well be such a time - but for the quiet realization that emojis barely honor your efforts of awakening appreciation for Jehovah’s extraordinary creations. There’s a steady blaze of amazement in those words. I thank you for sharing & Jehovah God for inspiring!

I do appreciate the feedback. As I can get hundreds of readers or people that viewed it. But few, if any comments or even a thumbs up.

A superb presentation, as usual. Thanks again for your insightful presentations.

I love reading the way you put things, David! The Great Mathematician astounds us. How wonderful that he has made everything for us to learn and explore, under his direction. It will be just so amazing to be there and learn about it all. "That kind of course correction takes more than math". And Jehovah is already teaching us how to live united and start the process of that course correction, thanks to the ransom. Very humbling and exciting!

As kids I remember looking up a lot more - at the clouds by day and at the stars by night. The sky is fascinating as a child, and now even more so as we learn so much about the universe thanks to modern telescopes. We see Jehovah’s magnificent beauty in creation. And know barely the “fringes of his ways”. We have eternity to keep learning, and to be so grateful. And who knows, time travel adventures may even be a possibility? 😁 Thanks again David for your post. What a contrast between humans wanting their glory, “a contest of pride”, and Jehovah sharing his creation with us! We ‘lift up our eyes’ and know who has created these things, and we rightfully give him glory.

Another great post, David 👍 And from our WT study this week, par 14: *** w25 April pp. 10-12 par. 14 “Drawing Near to God Is Good” for Us! *** He also wants us to show high regard for the gift of life. We draw closer to the Giver of life by maintaining balanced habits in eating and drinking and by caring for our health in other reasonable ways. Every effort we make to please Jehovah, even in seemingly small things, will endear us to him.—Luke 16:10. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2025361&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=23 A good reminder for me not to indulge my sugar cravings 🍩

Brother, I continue to thoroughly appreciate your insightful expressions. You truly have a poetic soul. Thanks so much for sharing.

I loved that movie!

I went to see Them when it came out in the 50s at the New Mission Theater in San Francisco on Mission Street. Oh, the popcorn and Junior Mints were great. If I remember correctly, the admission was $0.50, and a Seven-Up bottle cap. Whenever the ants appeared, I covered my head with my coat. 🫣🤣

Anyone remember this classic?

'They' always want to give free advise. You know what free is worth!

Here's an interesting fact for anyone who loves to take care of their health: The National Library of Medicine has a study published about the benefits of eating it. So next time I go to an Asian market, I'll definitely be trying this stinky delicious fruit Jehovah gave us! Thanks for sharing this!

SHHH I seriously have that blog written.

Very interesting. Japan has its own scale - the Shindo scale - that measures effect rather than energy released. From https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan-disaster-information/shindo-seismic-intensity/ “The Japan Meteorological Agency has a unique seismic scale called shindo that measures the degree of shaking in the event of an earthquake. This set of numbers — ranging from 0 to 7 — is different from an earthquake’s magnitude, which is a numerical value reflecting the size or energy of the temblor at its source. The shaking and effects become greater as the number increases, with shindo 5 and 6 further divided into lower and upper levels. At maximum 7, people cannot stay standing and may be thrown into the air, while unsecured pieces of furniture are likely to topple over or be tossed up in the air and reinforced concrete walls may collapse. At the seismic intensity of upper 5, people find it difficult to move and dishes could fall out from cupboards. Lower five may cause hanging objects to swing violently. The agency defines level 4 as being felt by most people even if they are walking and likely to awake people who are sleeping. It causes hanging objects to swing significantly. Level 3 can be felt by most people who are staying still and likely to make plates in cupboards rattle. Many people who are not moving around can feel shindo 2 quakes, which will make hanging objects swing slightly, while only some people staying put may feel slight movement in level 1. Zero intensity is detected by seismometers but not perceptible to people. The Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, which spawned the giant tsunami that triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster, was felt nearly nationwide. The shindo readings ranged from 7 in part of Miyagi Prefecture and upper 5 in parts of Tokyo to a barely perceptible 1 in Kyushu.”

Yes, I agree. Love the way you put your research across. It’s always very interesting and gives us another whisper of a clue about how magnificent our Creator really is.

My ceramic ones just arrived yesterday!!

Oh David, if we didn’t have the truth…… 🤢 We are just so so sick of this awful system, literally and philosophically. But just knowing this system is now in the dregs stage, we can all endure just a little bit longer despite these unidentified illnesses we carry. Our work keeps us focused on the end game, the bigger picture, so we can keep going with Jehovah’s help (Phil 4:13 For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power). What I’ve done recently is throw out all non-stick cookware and I’m using ceramic based ones. Again thanks for the info!

Had no idea about thongs in Australia. 😅 Canadian here, but I have never heard of biffy. Must be a regional term or something from the past…but my fellow Canadians can clarify.🙃 I am losing my English here in Germany, but for washrooms, it is quite normal to address them as toilet, instead of any descriptive words about it. So it’s quite normal to say to “go to the toilet“, or “where is the toilet“? It sounds a bit too direct if you grew up referring to it as washroom, restroom or bathroom. It‘s like saying “I am going to the can“, which is a funny phrase in itself.

I love Cashews. They are my favorite.

I love coffee and I love chocolate. I do not like chocolate covered coffee beans. Having a mouthful of coffee grounds is not fun for me. 😝

Ahh! The smelly durian! On my visits to Malaysia and Singapore, I’ve not had the gumption to try it. So I bought the durian flavoured chocolate bar instead 😜. Thanks again David!

Just think, because Jehovah made us to think and invent, those same simple ingredients mixed differently can produce cookies, cake, brownies and other delectable sweets.

When I read the title, I thought this was going to be about Windows - not the Microsoft type ... the clear ones you look through