Interesting Debate

I am not sure why I even watched in
the beginning, however, I saw the
whole Presidential debate between
President Trump and former Vice
President Joe Biden.

I could easily say it was a waste of

my time. In fact, for most people

it was.

Unless you were someone who 

was undecided the debate really

didn't mean anything. It certainly

was for me anyway. I wasn't going

to change sides.

For Trump supporters they wouldn't

change because it is all about what

is right not how he acted. This was

about a shouting match I am not sure

how many would vote for him anyway.

Next Wednesday will be the debate

between the Vice President choices.

I believe this will be more interesting.

I am sure it won't be the shouting match

this one was.

Sunny Days

Here in Western Washington we are having
sunny days this week. A good way for September
to go out. I know we will have a lot of wet
weather coming.

Three weeks ago we had bad air quality because

of fires. Nothing like I have ever seen before.

We have a possibility of the same this week.

Most everyone have a good attitude when the

sun is out shining. We had a couple of days 

last week when the heavens poured down on

us. It was good because we really need the

rain. 

Looking at it spiritually we need God to pour

his Spirit on us so we can grow and be

strengthen. Amen!

Life Purpose: Speaking Out

I have heard over the last several months how
protesting is our constitutional right here in the
USA. I believe in it, however, I am tired of what
has been going along with the protesting. It is
the violence and the looting going as well.

I guess the local government thinks it is OK

to do such things since they haven't really 

stopped any of it. 

I know Seattle which is almost an hour drive

depending on traffic from where I live has 

a lot of violence and looting. I shake my head

when I hear those who say we have a right to

protest. It is true but not the unlawful looting.

An important part of our life purpose is to 

speak out but in an orderly fashion. Again

I don't mind protesting but over several months

it is tiresome to me. I know I have gotten the

message so why continue. Of course, the

local government needs to change things

but how does protesting for a long period

of time help the cause. 

I understand if nothing changes after a period

of time you must go out and give your voice

again. In many ways it is like people here

sharing political posts. I know who your for

and against I have heard it for five years time

to move on.

I remember back in the day when young people

were protesting the Vietnam War. By the way,

I was younger then them at the time. They did

peaceful sit ins or maybe a better words sit down.

Actually words were not spoken much I recall

anyway.

It is important for all of us to speak out it is part

of our life purpose. I can do so here well as in

public. You ask anyone who knows me I have

no problem talking. lol.  Give respect to others

especially those  in authority even though they

maybe doing something wrong and the reason

you are speaking out. 

So when you have the opportunity speak out 

let others know how you feel but remember to

do so in peace. Amen!

Weather: off and on

The last week here in Western Washington

the weather has turned to fall.

September though is supposed to end like

summer with temperatures in the mid 70s.

I know for some 70s isn't summer temperatures,

however, it is here. Summer the temperatures

go from 70s up to 90. 

It will be nice to see the sun come out for

several days. This will mean the color of

the trees changing be easier to see.

Over the next six months we will only see

the sun come out now and then. The reason

we are known for having wet weather. 

Most years I can catch up with some who

I haven't seen during the summer what they

did and what are the plans for the rest of

the year.

As we know this isn't a normal year. There

have been some people I haven't seen since

March. There are those I do catch up with

on social media. 

Though more people are getting out there

are some who haven't left their homes only

to go grocery shopping unless they are 

having them delivered.

I would say not the way to live in my estimation.

Those with poor health I can understand though

I have seen some of them out on occasion.

So I do my life purpose the best way I can. Nice

to have this site to speak. Enjoy the next three 

months. Christmas is now less than three months

away. 

A Downpour

Friday afternoon about forty-five minutes
passed noon we had a large downpour of
rain at the coffee shop I was sitting at.

It had been rain for several minutes before

the downpour, however, we ended up a

little over an inch of rain for the day.

I was at the coffee shop for about two

hours waiting to go to an appointment.

About a half hour after the downpour

several new customers asked where

the water came from. It flooded in the

parking lot.

What made it real interesting three

ladies came in without being wet at all.

They had gone out for a walk before the

rainfall happened on a trail real close

to the coffee shop.

What must have happened the downpour

didn't happen on the trail. They were not

carrying umbrella's. I forget to ask them

if it rained on the trail. Actually it didn't

come to my mind.

Rain can be interesting around here. I 

have had rain at my place when I arrive

at the coffee shop it hasn't rained. The

coffee shop is only three minutes away

by car.

On Wednesday several people on social

media mentioned how nice it was to 

finally have some rain and it wasn't 

raining at my place. 

Where rain comes down can be funny

here for sure. I have been on a road

where it is raining on my side and not

on the other side. 

Growing up I could see on the water

of Gig Harbor where it was raining

on one side while I was in a boat 

and not on the other side. The same

goes for wind to.

Conclusion life is quite interesting isn't

it. 

 

Life Purpose: God Knows You

Yes I read a post about our life purpose which
was funny but what I got most out of it is God
knows us so well.

God knows us more than any human being.

He knows our heart better than we know it.

We may stumble and fall; he is still there to

pick us right up.

You may wonder if he hears us at all. Let 

you know he does. We have to listen back

to get the response.

It is easy to be discouraged when we don't

have the answers. Just keep plowing along

and the day will come when the answer is

with you. Be persistent in asking even if

it has been awhile waiting for the answer.

I know this because there has been things

I have waited my whole life where the 

answer hasn't come yet.  I have to have

the faith it will happen and when it does

I will be jumping for joy. Amen!

Cats and Dogs

You may think this is about our fury friends.
They are great aren't they. I have a friends
who helped train a golden retriever. It was
sad to see her go. I am sure my friend did
to though new it would happen. Want to
know the life purpose of the dog to help
us out.

Actually it is about rain we finally had 

some. It rained all day long getting jut

over an inch. More rain than in July

and August which isn't a surprise.

If we get an inch of rain the rest of

the month we will have more than

last year, however, the previous four

years wasn't as much as yesterday.

We are grateful for the rain since it

has been dry and we have had brush

fires as well losing some homes.

Fortunately not like California or

Oregon terrible in both places. Please

pray for them They have lost many

homes during September.

Last year our rainfall was down, 

however, we get what we did last

year October through December

we will be around our average

rainfall. So we will be going into

our raining season now. 

Our raining season usually goes

October through March which 

you can see is six months. We 

are grateful when the sun comes

out. It is a good time to travel

while some have winter homes

in Southern California and Arizona.

I do hope to get in some travel 

depending whether the Pandemic

ends or not. I have heard in parts

of Europe it has spiked again. I

hope we learn from them and our

experience over the last six months.

Have peace and may the joy of the

Lord be with you. Amen1

Life Purpose: Strong Character

Over the years it has been important we
have strong character whether personal
or in business.

Whatever our purpose is we are meant

to be an influence over others. Having

a strong character is an important factor

toward our influence.

Being humble is a big factor in having

strong character. It may seem funny

to think being humble is  part of having

strong character but it really is. Humble 

means people will be able to trust you.

Jesus Christ said to have your yes be

yes and your no be no. Whatever 

decision you make it has to be true.

May God's peace be with you today.

Amen.!

Life Purpose: Needing Help

At some point in all of our lives we need
to have help in some form or another.

Being a member of a small group allows

us to receive the help we need. We have

a group of friends being their for us in the

same manner we are there for them.

I expect the two main reasons not to ask

for help is pride and embarrassment We

should be able to get over the hurdle on

both of them.

Remember to we were created to help

out our fellow man. We have all heard

the saying it takes a village to raise a 

child. I am not sure I agree with that

statement but I do know it takes a family.

May you be blessed today. Help someone

today even if it is a kind gesture. Amen!. 

Be A Part Of A Small Group

One way to exercise your life purpose is
to be a member of a small group.

You can either be the leader or just one

of the members. Here is the state of 

Washington you can only be in a group

of five unless it is your immediate family.

This doesn't include church services or

funerals  or weddings which you can 

have a lot more people gathering long 

as you social distance and wear a mask. 

Funerals and weddings are limited to 

50 people while church services can be

25% of your members.

In a small group I recommend a size 

of five people. This allows  everyone to

have a chance to do use their gifts and 

talents. 

Give it a try you will be surprised how

well it works. I have been in larger groups

while in a smaller group to. I have always

found the smaller group being more effective.

If you have a larger group you can spend some

time together then split into two or three  

other groups depending how many are there.

Let it happen your life will change. 

Nice and Clear

Saturday I went to a school reunion. Not a big
crowd, however, we had it on Fox Island 20
minutes from where I live.

The is a nice view looking toward Wollochet Bay

and Pt. Fosdick both near Gig Harbor. Looking

to our right was Tacoma.

It was so nice to see the land as well as the water

after having smoke and fog for almost two weeks.

The fires are still happening to a little degree east

of us, however, the rain and wind took care of it.

It now feels more like normal once again. It has

been such a tough year with everything going on.

The amazing part the whole world is being effected

at some measure. It shows how much we need each

other.

If you can't or don't feel getting out of your home,

I encourage you to call a friend or a family member.

Let them know you are OK and hope the same for

them.

Here from Gig Harbor,  western Washington and the

USA peace and Good be with you. In the end we will

be stronger people. 

Happiness Is Good Friends

My mother had several close friends all are gone
including her except one. They all lived for a long
time and kept in touch though they lived quite a
few miles apart including different countries.

Our immediate family except two of my nephews

were on zoom Friday to celebrate Mom's 100th

birthday. They would have been on line but had

to work.

My mother's great granddaughter Ellie though

only seven weeks old made appearance to celebrate

though she never met Mother in this life. I am sure

she will learn about her great grandmother.

There is something special about family and friends.

Friends often we see more often than family depending

where family lives. 

What is real special is when family are friends as 

well. It doesn't happen often but a blessing for those

it does.

Saturday I will be going to a high school reunion.

Not only will some come from my class I may see

some from other classes as well. Not sure how many

will come because of Covid-19  and the air quality

which has been bad in the last ten days. It rained

Friday and more coming on Saturday so the air

quality should be better. Whatever the case it will

be good to see whoever comes.  

Make every one a friend if you can. It makes life 

more full. God Bless You!

Happy Birthday Mom

It is hard to believe Mom has been gone
for almost six and a half months. She died
on March 6, 2020.

We had her funeral on March 12. Not a 

large crowd as we would have expected,

however, we did have it before funerals

were no longer allowed because of the

Pandemic.

We wish you a happy birthday mom, your

with the family in our thoughts every day. 

Mom would be 100 years old today.

My brother, sister, her two sons and I are

going to have a zoom meeting today to

celebrate her birthday. I am the only one

living on the West Coast.

I am sure Mom they are celebrating your 

birthday today in heaven I hope you are

having a grand time. Best Wishes.

A Very Long Day

Wednesday was a very long day, however,
it was worth it.

I drove to Oak Harbor located on Whidbey

Island. It is 140 mile drive from my home

in Gig Harbor Washington. 

The interesting part of the trip was having

fog all the way. Not all on the freeway but

on the side of the road for sure.

The worst fog was north of Seattle until 

getting off the exit in Burlington to go

west.  It is  a little under a three hour 

drive with making one stop.  It is about

an hour from Burlington to Oak Harbor.

The air quality has been terrible in the 

whole western part of the state for over

a week. I couldn't tell how much smoke

was involved.  In Oak Harbor my cousin

Peg, her husband Cal and I couldn't tell

there was any smoke at all.

We visited Fort Casey where they have

some old guns that have been there since

1890. They became obsolete by the time

World War 1 happened. They have just

two guns on display while back in 1890

they had eight guns. 

The lighthouse nearby the fort was fogged

in when we arrived, however, after visiting

the guns it was cleared off. We still couldn't

see the water though which is where the Strait of

San De Fuca is. 

This whole area is a wonderful place to visit.

If you have time a good place to visit. I will

be posting pictures on my blog Herb's Look

At Travel  https://herbnightingale.blogspot.com/

or Instagram, or Facebook.

It was really  good time catching up with Peg

and Cal as well. In the mid-afternoon we looked

over some old pictures she had. 

I headed back home at 6 pm the fog wasn't as

much on the return trip. I arrived at home at

9 pm.  I look forward to my next trip there. 

All About Family

 We are all born into a family. I fortunate

got blessed with having a good family.

Unfortunately not everyone is blessed to

be born into a good family. For some they

have to wait until they have a family of 

their own and it doesn't always work out

either.

Even under the most difficult times we 

should make the best with our families.

I know for some friends become closer

then our natural family. 

Whatever the importance is to have a

family in whatever way it works. The

important thing though is to make it 

work with our natural family as much

as we can.

We may have to compromise or let them

know we love them but it isn't working

out at the same time.

If you are going through trouble with

your family remember it is the only

one you have. Make every opportunity

to smooth things over. Of course, it

doesn't always work out.

The important thing is to make every

effort to do so. At least you know in

your mind you have done all that you

have.  Amen!

A Bit Of Good News

Woke up this morning where it had
rained in the night. Something we
needed real bad with being so dry.

The fires are being contained, however,

the smoke and fog is still here though

not as bad as it has been. Still can't 

see across the water but still very 

good news. 

Many people are staying indoors

and not going anyway. Sort of what

we have been used to since March.

For some it has been an issue of

breathing while for me it is more 

my eyes. I figure spending a little

less time on this computer and the

television.

I have to call my cousin Peg to

be sure we are still up for me on

a visit for tomorrow. I am sure 

we are otherwise she would have

called me. Good assumption right.

Anyway, whatever you are or have

been up to today may you be blessed

and be a blessing to. Others will

follow your lead. 

😎

Our Role To Play

When it comes to sports there are starters and
there are backups. Sports like baseball and
football the backups usually have a role to
play. How much they play will depend how
good they are at their roles.

In our life purpose we all have a role. We

are all starters no one better than another.

It may not seem that way but it is really

true. 

So use your role to play the part your

intended to have. You are here for a

purpose. It might take some time to

figure it out. When you do figure out

your part you will be amazed and so

others will to.

A Voice

In Jesus time there was a man named John
the Baptist. He lived in the wilderness of
Israel. He spoke words of encouragement.
He asked people to repent and be baptized.
He spoke about a man the messiah who was
coming after him. He would baptize people
with the Holy Spirit.

Today we need men and women doing the 

same encouraging others to change their 

ways. I hope I am one of those men right

here.

This year life has gotten so crazy. Here in

the USA we first had the virus like most of

the world then protesting over the death of

George Floyd by a white police officer and

now we are having fires in my state of 

Washington, Oregon and California. It all

started in California. Many acres, homes 

and lives have been lost.

The world is going crazy now with the 

virus, hate crimes, protesting, and wild

fires. We don't have fires near where I 

live but we have smoke. The governor

of Washington asked people to stay at

home.

I got out for a little while by going to my

favorite coffee shop. I drove around the 

area for a few minutes as well I saw several

people walking but not nearly the amount

happening on a Saturday. 

I went to the spit of the harbor look toward

Tacoma and Vashon Island. The fog and 

smoke was so thick I could not see either

place. The fog and smoke was settle right 

on the water. 

My encouragement is we be a voice to those

around us especially those who are depressed

and in fear. Come along side people. 

May God bless you this day. May his face

shine upon you. Amen!

Inside Or Out

Saturday I am going to a reunion of a former
church I went to. The reunion is going to take
place on the property where the church used
to be and the church I am currently attending.
Quite ironic isn't it.

What could be difficult is we are having a lot

of smoke in the area because of fires. It might

be hard to breath outside so we might have to

look to go inside.

I am sure we will try to have our time outside

since the weather is really nice and above

normal. Enough people having trouble breathing

we may go indoors.

I have been told wearing a mask like we have 

for the virus doesn't help health wise when it

comes to smoke so we shouldn't be wearing

masks. I certainly won't be.

I have been blessed so far where the smoke 

hasn't bothered me though I do have to be

careful at the same time. 

We will be into the raining season soon which

we really need right now. At least the temperatures

are going to be around eighty instead of ninety

which was forecasted earlier in the week.

I salute all the firemen who are out fighting the

fires right now. We have smoke because the 

winds blew it in from the east earlier in the 

week.  

I know there are those who are fearful but we

must remember God is in charge. Amen!

Day We Always Remember

 It is amazing to think this is the 19th anniversary of 9/44/2001 in New York, Pentagon, and the flight in Pennsylvania.

I hope what is going on this year with the virus and rioting people will look back. We must remember the sad day it was.

We must repent for what has happened this year. Enjoy your weekend. Make it a pleasant one. God bless you all.

Wild Fires

Here in Washington State along with Oregon and California
there has been more wild fires. We thank the fireman going
out risking their lives for doing so

California fires were started primarily by lightning. They

were brush fires for the most part. I am not sure about Oregon

but here in Washington the fires have been started by people

either throwing cigarettes or matches. Whatever the case 

they need to be put in jail. 

It does matter how old those people are but they should know

better. There are people losing their homes and properties like

this year we need anything else. 

The county I live in there was a young child who lost their

life. Whether it is carelessness or on purpose people do need

to be held accountable. 

There are those going to churches who are being persecuted

while others protesting and causing damage not being accountable

for their actions. Now churches instead of having a prayer

meeting where others have protested are now calling them church

 protests. Our world is going crazy don't you think.

The problem is it isn't going to get any better. People are calling

good now evil and evil good. We must stand up for what is good.

What Have You Thought In Last Months

I was at a home meeting Wednesday night. A first
one in some time. One of the questions asked what
affect did the corona virus have on us.

A couple of people mentioned having fear during

the virus. I know life has  been tough since the 

virus has hit us, however, we should not let fear 

and depression brings down.

Those of you know my mother passed away during

the early stages of the virus in March.

I was upset because I was told to isolate myself,

and places here were closed except the grocery 

stores. Reading materials about the grieving process

is not to isolate yourself. I was mad because of the

force of isolation.

I am a lot better now though I do deal with some

depression but I have been used to it. The first 

two months after the passing of my mother I spent

a lot of time sorting things and getting rid of items.

I still have things to get rid of but I am in a good 

place.

Now what I have to do is make decision what my

life will be like in the future. This is something we

all  have to decide. Don't let the virus or any other

situation or what people tell you believe in yourself

and what you out to do. 

The news media especially want you to have your

minds made up for you. Don't them do so. Think

inside yourself for the answers. Amen!

There Are Days Like This

Tuesday I had one of those days I am glad
doesn't happen very often. I got myself a
new cell phone last Thursday. New service
as well so had to wait for the number  to come
over. I found on Monday issues activating the
phone. I went to the store to see the problem

on Tuesday. 

Thought the issue was taken care of but I found
after getting home it wasn't true. After spending
a lot of time on the phone now they have send
me another one. We rebooted the phone but
nothing changed. I am others have gone through
the same thing but didn't feel better.

I guess later on when the phone I get is working

fine I will laugh about it but until then not so
much. No one will be able to get hold of me either
unless they know my other number. Nothing I can
do about this anyway.

The phone I get to replace this lemon one should
work quickly I hope. I will have to put info in again.
At least on the bright side I was able to get a good
night sleep on Tuesday.

Being Thoughtful

What I write about here in the morning is
usually the first thing that pops into my head.

Being thoughtful allows us to be a person 

many can like. On one level we want to be

liked by others. Whether it is a good thing

or not. 

I believe God wants us to be liked but he

realizes it can be a downfall for us as well.

What I mean is we can be distracted by 

wanting to be liked so much. We don't 

end up being the person he created us to

be. We try to impress others by being kind

and thoughtful. We can be very distraught

when others don't care for us.

I am saying this so we are careful in how 

we may feel or how others look to us. This

is to encourage us to be ourselves instead

of what we want others make us out to be.

Long Night Sleep

It doesn't happen often for me having a nice
long sleep like this night. Not only for a long

period but sleeping without waking up. 

I suppose it may happen since today is Labor

Day here in the USA. It is still dark out as the

days are starting to get shorter.

We are expecting temperature in the 80s so

I will take my walk earlier,

This area is so beautiful to walk at this time

of the year. I am sure most of you live where

you do for the same reason

Summer to Continue A Little Bit Longer

This week we are expected to have summer weather.
The temperatures will be higher than normal being
in the 80s until next weekend when it is to hit the 90s.

Here in the Pacific Northwest usually pretty nice for

September, but usually the temperatures are in the 

sixties and seventies for the most part. 

This last week it was in the seventies but going to

the eighties then hitting nineties is unusual for sure.

We have a state fair in September, however, covid-19

has cancelled it for this year. The weather is always

nice for the fair though there is always one day where

it rains. The crowds are always large. We got out of

school for the afternoon to go to the fair. 

Since school is stay at home this year until at least

January I hope the teachers will allow the kids to take a few

extra breaks for the weather. I wouldn't want to be 

inside for a long period of time. 

September always feels like a good time for people to

visit on vacation here since the children are in school

and the weather is nice so the crowds are down  besides

those who go to the fair.

Taking the ferry to San Juan Islands is always a good 

idea along with Mount Rainier or going to the ocean.

Making your way to the Olympic Rain Forest is good

to. It is near the ocean on Highway 101.

We have to enjoy this weather since October the rain

will start happening. Most of the year rain happens

between October and December. 

It is good place to live for a native like me but it could

be something to get used to for someone moving who

are used to a lot of good weather all year around. Great

place to visit in spring, summer, and fall.

Overcoming Mistakes

We all make mistakes the key is do we
learn from them and how do we approach
or remember when we get into similar
situation.

Several days ago I asked a guy a question

which he told me it wasn't my business

and he didn't like me anyway.

The question though from my end seemed

innocent  enough but certainly not from

his end of course. 

It isn't like we are real friends just acquaintances.

My positive approach will be not to ask

someone a question like that who maybe

in his same situation. 

The question would be appropriate for 

someone not in his situation. I would

like to apologize but he isn't one who

takes them at least I believe so. I will

if the opportunity arises though. This

would depend if I see him too.

I pray the situation he is in will change

for the better. His life will turn around.

Our Number One Purpose

I realized this morning our number one
purpose in life is to know the truth.

Those who know the truth know what

I am talking about.

The truth is Jesus Christ. He said "I am

Way, the Truth and the Life ".

You want to know him ask someone 

who knows him. After that you get

yourself a Bible. Read some of the

Bible everyday. 

It doesn't matter for how long you

read the Bible. It can be for a few 

minutes to an hour all depending 

on you and how much you have.

Reading the Bible you will get

to know him better and better.

You will want to have him in

your life.

You will know your purpose 

for life.

Thinking About Dreams

When it comes to dreams I usually don't
remember them for the most part. I believe
I am thinking about the dreams when I
wake up.

I wonder thinking about dreams is more

common than actually remember about

the dreams.

This morning I thinking about the late

country singer Glen Campbell. It didn't 

seem it was about anything specific about

him. I am wondering if I was dreaming

about  him.

I do remember when I was a kid Glen

Campbell had a variety show. It was one

of my favorite shows on television.

Now I am wondering do we dream about

some of our favorite memories along with

future events.

I don't know I get any answers but something

to think about. If you have any answers 

write down in the comments. Thanks 

Preparation September

My pastor Mike Riches along with a few others
say this is preparation September.

It makes sense with the summer coming to a close

and school beginning.

The loss of my mother in March before things

shutting down because of the Pandemic I had

to take the time to grieve well as getting rid

of some of her stuff I know it is time for me

to begin preparation of my next stage of life

purpose.

It is a good idea for us all to see where things

go and be prepared for what is going to happen

next in our lives. Not only do we have the Pandemic

still with us we have to be prepared for what 

comes next.

For some have children in elementary school

while others have teenagers ready to finish high

school and others with those wanting to get 

married. Whatever stage we are at we do have

to be prepared for it all.

We have a life purpose that is our main goal

along with a lot of little ones. We will see how

things go along the way, however, we must be

prepared too. It is what's next for me right now.

Amen!
 

Welcome To New September

Schools are now starting up once again
for the most part it is new with most
children at home learning on line once
again.

Families who can't afford computers and

internet access are being them free. The

question will the children use the computers.

Also, do they know how.

One of my classmates growing up her

daughter had been teaching English as

a second language. She had no students

sign up so afraid they will lose out this

year on their education. 

So she still has a job she is helping out

the other teachers at her school with 

their students. How things go will be

seen over the next couple weeks.

It is important to encourage family and

friends who are in such a tough situation.

Help out in whatever manner you can do

so.