Getting On The Right Track

Well it is the last day of January. I hope
you had a good January to get the year
off well.

I haven't listen to President Biden's 

speeches since I don't believe in the

democratic party. 

There is a good chance our taxes will

go up. There is already talk about here

in my state of Washington.

I believe in taking care of people, however,

I am not sure continuing raising taxes is

the way to go.

The major reason I am not sure the taxes

go to where they are expected. Example,

here in the state of Washington they are

expected to raise the gas tax again to help

on the construction of roads. I wonder 

where the gas tax actually goes to right now.

We have other taxes set to go to specific 

places like schools but we are always hearing

problems with schools. 

Actually I think what happens is the money

goes into the general fund and the money goes

where they think it deserves instead of where

intended to go. 

I would say the government wants to please

everyone. In theory it is a good idea but it

doesn't really out that way.

Anyway I will get off my white horse, and 

wish you all a great day and may you stay

safe and healthy. Amen!

Really Another Saturday

I guess I could say this for every day
of the week, however, we have another
Saturday.

I have always like Saturdays though

they go by so fast especially when I

was working full time. Mondays 

always seemed to come so fast.

Now this is the last Saturday of January.

I guess we could say how fast the month

went by. It is true though in respects it

feels like a long month as well.

We have had a lot of rain here in my

town of Gig Harbor Washington. The

site I go to check how much rain we 

have says just under nine inches for 

January. It feels like we have had more

rain then that.

Last year we have eleven inches so we

may not reach it looks like. We do have

rain forecasted for Saturday and Sunday.

We are not expected to have much rain

on Saturday. In fact we maybe getting

what we will right now. Sunday on the

other hand expecting a good rainfall so

could end up hitting the ten inch mark

to end January.

February the weather gives us a break

with much less rain about a third of

January rain amount. This year it is

forecasting to start out with some rain

for the first ten days so we will see.

What I hope for is some sun mixed in

there somewhere as well. The problem

in Western Washington even when it

isn't raining the clouds are around 

making you think it will rain even

it doesn't.

What we must do either move to

a warmer climate for several months

or think positive which isn't the easiest

thing to do.

I have lived here all my life so I am 

used to it unlike others. I am not saying

I enjoy but I am used to it. Like our life

should always be think positive during

the negative. Amen!

Great News

On Thursday Governor Jay Inslee of
Washington State said we are going to
phase 2. Actually I was a bit surprised
because we are grouped together with
Seattle/King County and Everett/
Snohomish county.

Gig Harbor where I live is in Pierce

County. We have had lower amount

of those catching the virus and deaths

as well.

This means more businesses with

restaurants and gyms will be able to

open up again to 25% capacity.

A couple weeks ago restaurants 

and coffee shops could open inside

as long as doors were open. Prior

to that some restaurants and coffee

shops could open up having tents

outside. At that time customers c

could not sit inside.

I am sure this means doors will 

now be able to close without

freezing. This will take place

this coming Monday. Another

region is opening as well. The

news means 58 percent of the 

state population in phase 2.

Governor Inslee says most of

the rest of regions are close to

going to phase 2 as well. Likely

will happen in couple weeks as

long as the virus continues down.

I am not sure when I will be

getting my vaccine though I

am eligible to do so. I will get

an email when to sign up. I know

those who have already signed up.

The earlies looks like March.

We should prayer live will get back

into to place. There are those who 

have stayed home for a long time

who need to have life again. We

can help them out for sure. Amen.

Going For a Drive

Today I am going for a drive to see one
of the rivers in Washington state called
the Nisqually.

This river is about forty miles from 

where I live. Like many of the rivers

along with lakes is named after a

native tribe.

The Nisqually tribe has just over six

hundred people in population. Like

many of the tribes in Washington they

do fishing in the rivers and lakes.

The Nisqually River does go into the

Mt. Rainier National Park. I may see

other rivers on the way or near Nisqually.

If you happen to have Instagram you 

can see my pictures whether current

or past @herbnightingale.

Enjoy your day with many blessings

and your purpose thrives. 

Throwing A Life Line

I am sure everyone has heard the term
"throwing a life line".

I am not sure why, however, this is what

came to my mind this morning.

Maybe you need a life line thrown your

way or you know someone that does or

you will meet a person who does today.

Whatever the case be ready to do so. If

you need a life line because your life 

right now is not in the right place we

are with you and many friends are too.

Life can go the wrong way for all of us

at one time or another. We can always

use a friend. 

Pick up the phone or text someone. If

you have a friend who comes to your

mind do the same call or text them.

You are out somewhere today keep

your eyes open to see if someone 

is needing your help too. Amen!

Being decision makers

We all know last year was a rocky road
even for the best of us. Some people made
decisions to move closer to their families
and others taking a new job.

This year the decision making might be

harder than any we made last year. We

have to decide whether to take the vaccine

or not.

I know those who have taken the vaccine 

already along with those who plan to take

it. Also I know those who are not planning

to take the vaccine at all.

I see taking the vaccine a big decision or 

for that matter not taking it. In either case

it could alter are future years. 

At this point I don't think there is a lot of

information on how affective the vaccine

will be and whether the side effects will

hurt us for the long term. We have to decide

to go further by taking the shot or not.

I know there is still some time before I 

take the vaccine. I haven't signed up for

it yet. They haven't given out the shot yet

in my town except for essential workers 

and those in nursing homes.

I could go on the list and make an

appointment in Tacoma which is a

few minutes away from me. I think

I am going to wait for my doctor's 

office or pharmacy to get the shot.

I figure I will have more information

by the time comes. Next week I have

a procedure where I am scheduled to

have the test whether I have the virus

or not. I already took the test once a

couple months ago and found to be

negative. I hope and expect the same

results this time. There is always the

possibility they may give me the shot

when I go in as well. The likelihood

would be remote.

So whether your decision making has

to do with the vaccine or something

entirely something else make it wisely.

Amen! 

Let Us Be Kind Again

In the last five years and probably a lot
longer people haven't been very kind for
the most part.

There are families who have split up 

not talking to each other not agreeing

on politics  and other things. I am 

fortunate for it not happening in my

family. 

I know we don't all agree on certain

parts of politics but we don't allow it

to get us away from loving and caring

about one another.

I know there are politicians and government

people who will say about bring the country

back together but I think that is just a smoke

screen. The only way people will actually

decide to get over disagreements or biases

they will do so on their own.

So today choose to be kind to others even

though it maybe a hard thing to do. Care

for your family, and your neighbors. In

another way of putting it be the bigger 

person. 

A Surprise

When we wake up in the morning we
have plans for the day. The question
what surprises lay ahead for us.

The surprises we see can make our

day whether good or bad. 

For instance I plan to go to coffee

shop in a couple hours than to 

church. After that go grocery 

shopping and then home.

Who I may see in any of three

spots could be surprise and or 

alter my change of plans.

It is always interesting how

everyday can have new meaning.

This is what makes life so 

good to have.

So whatever your plans may

they succeed along with the

surprises going with them.

A Family Affair

We all have gifts and talents God has
given to us, however, often he gives
them to families as well except still
unique to each one.

In my family writing is very common

among many members. Each use writing

in different ways. My brother Jack,

nephews Ian, Robbie, and Connor use

writing for their work.

My brother spends ten percent of his

working time as a ghost writer while 

Connor is into wines professionally 

and writes about the background of

the wines he finds. He has a site where

he has subscription where people can

receive a type of wine and he writes

about the history. Ian is a computer

programmer where the tool of writing

is important along with him writing

several plays while in college. Robbie

works for the federal government so

he writes as well.

I have cousins like Jennifer who wrote

a novel a couple of years ago. Also,

she loves to write poetry. Recently she

wrote about my mother remembering

how much she loved boxing day.

Writing though has gone back several

generations on both sides of the family.

Makes it even more special.

So enjoy your gifts and talents. Don't

compare yours to others especially in

the family. Even though you may have

the same gift you may use it in a whole

different way.  The importance does it

change others lives for the better. Amen!

 

It's Friday

Hello Everyone another Friday here. I hope the
week has gone good for you. Also, you have plans
for the weekend.

Friday will be another typical day for me I think

anyway though you never know. Do have a family

meeting in the mid-afternoon. We will catch up

for what has been going on in the past month.

Every morning I wake up I begin the day writing

here then go on with the day. I look for opportunities

for my purpose and how I can make a difference

in others life even if just a smile or a hello.

This Sunday they originally we were going to have

snow, however, now they are saying it will rain

with temperatures more at normal this time of

the year. Oh well, it would have been nice to have

snow but it probably wouldn't have been around 

long anyway. 

After having some unusual warm weather the last

ten days it is nice to get back to normal. The

mountains lost some of its snow pack with flooding

happening in the rivers. 

Time to sign off, have a great day and weekend.

May you be blessed greatly. Amen!

Being Friends

This morning I had a lot on my mind. I wasn't
sure what to write about, however, I decided to
go with being friends.

Whatever we do in life it is always good to have

friends. They don't come along often when we

are adults that is for sure.

Though I have never been married I look at 

couples and the ones I find to be happy with

each other is they are best friends along with

love for one another.

Whenever times get tough having your best

friend in your corner really helps. You can

get along beyond what love for each other.

So encourage to be around your good friends.

The way the world is going we can use as many

of them for sure. Amen!

Being Creative

These days we have to be creative in
what we do including the coronavirus.

Helping others whether it has to do 

with food or helping in other ways 

we have to be creative in the way

we do it.

I bring this up because I had a dream

or at least when waking up this was

on my mind. Actually coronavirus

wasn't on my mind then I thought

well we have to include it for now

anyway.

Today is the inauguration of Joe

Biden as president of the United 

States. I wonder if there will be

any surprises today or will that

be done the road in a few days.

Until next time let your purpose

and life shine before others. Amen! 

Getting Up Early

I enjoy getting up early to get things
accomplished that way before the day
actually starts. I have always been an
early bird anyway.

I know there are those who do much

better at night. For them they can 

accomplish more than.

Whatever kind of person you are it

is important to get some things 

accomplished before you are 

interrupted.

Good advice for the day. Many 

blessings to you this day. Amen!

Another Week

Once again another Monday. We should
only look at one day at a time, however,
it is ok to look back at our previous week
to seem what happened.

We can learn from both the positive and

negatives that happened this last week.

Hopefully there isn't to much negative

things that happened.

Our life purpose should always be about

the positive outcomes but we do know 

life doesn't always work out that way.

Anyway I have a great day and I will

check in with you again next time I hope.

Sunday My Favorite

Hello Everyone welcome to Sunday. I have to
say Sunday is my favorite day of the week.

The number one reason Sunday is my favorite

I get to worship God. Also, I get to see my 

brother and sister's in the Lord as well.

We can encourage one another and worship

God together. See how each other's week has

been and what we have been up to since the

last time we saw each other.

I like Sunday to because it is the one day of

the week I can do my life purpose unlike no

other. I do have opportunity the other six days

of the week but Sunday I have more opportunities.

So enjoy your day to the fullest. Amen!

Speaking Positive

The past year negativity along with hate has
made the world a lot harder to live in.

We not only need those to encourage others

we need many to speak with a positive tone.

I am not sure things will get better they might

even get worse, however, those of us who are

willing to can speak positive and encouragement

it will be easier for us and our friends. Amen!

Take A Breather

Though we were created for times like this.
To help out our fellow man well as seek out
for God. It is important to take a breather.

In the old testament God set apart the seventh

day for Israel to take rest. For much of the time

they forgot about the Sabbath. The day was

meant to take a day off from work once a week.

Other words take a breather.

I am sure today the Jews don't take the Sabbath

off unless they are hardcore Jews that is.

I remember as a child where stores were closed

on Sunday. You couldn't find a store around that

was open I recall anyway. If there was only one

was open. I don't remember whether gas stations

were closed to but most likely not.

Though we don't have to take a full day off from

doing anything we should take a little while to

take a breather. This is especially true if we are

stressed out. 

So if you are someone who keeps going and going

take a breather besides waiting for a vacation. It

would be nice to take a full hour off but if it is only

fifteen minutes it is still good. It is sort of like taking

a nap for us old guys. lol

Any way that is my thought for the day. Keep doing

what God has instructed you to do. A short breath

will you accomplish all you can. Amen!

Welcome To Thursday

First of all I want to thank you all for yesterday.
It was the highest readership in a while.

The amount of readership to me is not as important

to me as much as you enjoy what I write and the

words do encourage you.

At least here is Thursday. Yesterday we had sun

which we haven't had for a while. In fact, likely

the first for 2021.

I was saddened yesterday by the impeachment

of President Trump by the democrats. Mr. Joe

Biden will take office next week so why waste

time on this instead of running the country instead.

The country as you know can us the help.

There is a lot of corruption in our federal government;

it would not surprise me if God opens up the flood

gates bring forth the corruption and the lies happening

everyday.

It will be interesting to see what happens over the next

week and the weeks ahead how God will deal with it

all. 

Anyway I encourage in today as long as it is today.

We can only deal with today. We look forward to

tomorrow when it comes. 

Let your purpose to continue on. Ask God if you need

to know your purpose or where it goes from here. We

all have something to offer no matter where you are at

right now. Again thanks and God bless you. Amen!

Hello Hump Day

Hello it is hump day. For some reason Wednesday's 

seem to come around a lot. I suppose can say that 

for every day of the week.


Since Wednesday is considered the middle of the 

work week I hope you have accomplished what you

 set out to do or at least made a good stab at it.


We should all make the best opportunity every day 

to accomplish what we can regards to work and our

 life purpose. There are people who can use our talents 

and gifting to have a better life.


We don't necessarily have to do big things with our 

lives the little things can accomplish good things as

 well. Think of the mustard seed a small plant, 

however, Jesus Christ said if we have faith as small 

as a mustard seed we can move mountains. 

Something really to think about. Amen!

One Hundred Percent

We all have heard the saying "Death and Taxes"
are both 100 percent. On Monday before going
out I checked for the 10-day weather forecast for
where I live. Monday and Tuesday said 100 percent.

Here in Gig Harbor January has more rain in average

than any of the 12 months of the year. Gets off to a 

good start right. 

Our average rain fall for January is just over five 

inches and we are already there this year. Last year

we had eleven inches of rain. The way it is going

we may have more than eleven inches this year. 

I believe Wednesday we are expecting to have a

break and it will be no rain for the day. I guess we

will see.

One other thing we can count on being one hundred

percent is God loves us a lot. A whole lot he sent his

son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins so we

can bank on that one hundred percent as well.

Until next time be happy even if it is raining. Amen!

Let It Get Lighter

I don't know about you but I look forward
to getting lighter in the late afternoon and
evening.

Last Friday I stop in at the pharmacy around
5 pm. It was so nice to see people, however,
it felt so more like 8 or maybe even ten. I
thought it was time to go to bed if you know
what I mean.

I suppose since it was raining and I was going

home being dark was OK I guess. Seeing people

after dark is a good thing to. I am trying to put

a good spin on this if you haven't  figured it out.

Of course, it is dark out now as well. Don't expect

light for another couple of hours maybe. I find this

a good time to get up. I will be heading to coffee

shop in two and half hours. See what others are up

to. I get amazed what I learn from friends.

The hardest part is I love to talk. Throw in some 

jokes along the way. Keep things lighten up if you

know what I mean. Talking about the virus or politics

is very dry in my mind. Generally we get off both

of those subjects very fast if we mention it at all.

Anyway have yourself a great day and may God

bless you a whole lot. May your purpose be gratifying

too. 

It's Sunday

It is Sunday so a day to go to church, worship
God, see your brother and sister's in the Lord.

A time to relax, reflect on the last week and look

forward to the week ahead.

See our life purpose to continue to unfold. 

Encourage others in the Lord and in their lives

as well.

I enjoy meeting new people. I met at least two

people this week that I can call friends now as

well.

It is amazing who God brings along in our lives.

Those who may change it forever.

God bless you as you enjoy Sunday and look

forward to what is ahead of us. Amen!

Being Steadfast In All Circumstances

In the New Testament James talks about in
chapter one of his epistle about being steadfast

 under trail. I go further or equal maybe to be 

steadfast under all circumstances. 

There are several words we can use to give the

meaning of "steadfast".  My definition is to never

waiver. This means whatever happens in our lives

we never change how we feel or think.  We will

not waiver or be steadfast. What we believe in

will never change no matter what happens.

I don't think there are a lot of people that are 

steadfast. Those who are I would be very mature

people. A rare bread. 

I have met a few who are good at or at least not

change to often during their lives. I have to say

I have a ways to go but it is something we all

should look toward achieving. 

I hope this encourages you today and think about 

this weekend. Amen!

Dry Spell

Here in Western Washington we had a dry
spell for 48 hours or less. Now back to rain
for most of the next ten days oh well.

This time of the year we get a lot of rain,

however, I like it when the sun comes out

for a few minutes.

Yesterday I took a drive to Olympic Peninsula.

When I left the sun was up but for most of the

day it was cloudy or foggy.

When I got to my designation which is Crescent

Bay it was cloudy with a little sun in there. I had

never been to Crescent Bay. A lovely spot on the

Strait of Juan de Fuca. Looking over the distance

is Victoria British Columbia. With the clouds I

wasn't able to see Victoria, however, on a clear

day you can.

Crescent Bay is a good spot for people to go 

surfing. One of the reasons I went was to see

whether anyone was surfing and how it looked

to do so. I actually saw four people out surfing.

While I was out walking the beach a woman

told me it was the second day she saw them out

surfing. It was only her second day there so they

may have been doing the surfing for several days

who knows?

I have heard after the natural the spiritual happens.

So I pray we get rained on spiritually. The nation

and the world need the rain of the spirit to fall on

us. We need new life for sure. Please pray along

with me it will happen. Amen!

                                         Crescent Bay Washington

Having Open Eyes

I am sure most everyone at least heard about
the protesting at the White House that turned
ugly. It certainly was a bad thing.

What we have to see is what was behind making

it a bad scene. I believe there were people who

went on purpose to start a riot. They were not

part of the large group who were there to protest.

Now people will see a negative look on the group

who were there to protest. 

We must open our eyes behind the motives of those

who made it into a riot. A reason I am not for large

groups like it who are there to protest. Always someone

or a group not part of the protesting.

My thought is the protesting shouldn't have happened

in the first place. Why the chances were great what

happen did happen. Would have made more sense

to have smaller gatherings around the country instead.

So we must have our eyes opened to what happen

on Wednesday at the White House. It isn't what it

looked like. 

Remembering Mom

Today is the tenth month since my mom passed
away on March 6. So only two more months
before it will be one year.

It is unbelievable how time has flied by in

some ways and how life has changed with

her being gone. 

We had a funeral for her on March 12, however,

because of the pandemic only about 50 people

were able to attend. We are still hoping to have

some time when this is all over to honor mom.

When she passed away she was almost 99 and

a half years old. She didn't quite make it to her

100th birthday. She went quickly taking only

 four days before she passed away. My sister 

Barb was there to see her go well as I. 

The day before Barb came mom seemed to be

doing well until the evening. She did recognize

Barb's presence the day she arrived; however,

she slept for the most part the last two days before

passing on Friday morning.

Mom's health was pretty well for most of her 

life including the weeks before going. Her 

memory wasn't always there the last couple 

years but she did know people for the most

part. Her long term memory was always in tact

it was short memory that wasn't always there.

So Mom we salute you and your in our hearts

every single day. Look forward to seeing you

again. 

Fascinating People

I believe we are all fascinating people in our
own right. We have unique talents and gifts
along with the fact we have interesting stories
to go along with it.

Right now we are in a new chapter on the fifth

page this year. Along with God's help we can

write a good chapter. We hope for everyone's

sake it will be better than the last chapter. 

On Monday I met a couple of ladies for the first

time. They actually knew the gentleman I was 

sitting with. I haven't known him a long time so

they know him a lot longer.

It was nice to hear some of their stories while

they were chatting with the gentleman I was

with.

The gentleman is a doctor so hearing his side

from a medical perspective is very good. One 

of the ladies had covid-19 along with her husband.

Actually her husband still has effects from the

virus. So it is nice to hear the perspective from

a doctor. 

I always look forward to meeting and talking with

someone I have never met before. This is especially

true of those who were born in another country or

lived in another country. One of the ladies was born

in another country and has lived in another country

as a missionary. She still goes to the country she 

is a missionary. With the virus she will wait to get

the vaccine and go back again. She now spends about

six months a year in that country.

So you see we can all pick things up from other people.

It doesn't matter whether we just met them for the first

time or we have known them for a while.

Holiday Season Over

Now the holiday season is over now time
to get back to normal or is it the new normal?

Until everyone or just the majority take the

vaccine we will be in the new normal still.

Most likely it will be some time after that.

I wouldn't be surprised we will be back to

normal until the fall. Of course, we may

never be normal again if we were in the 

first place. lol

I hope at least some have made plans for

this year whether it has to do with travel

or going local. Speaking of local you should

be able to do it now if you haven't done so

already.

You still worried about the virus than go

somewhere other people are not going or

make sure to keep your distance. 

I have realized during this pandemic there

is a lot of places I can visit in home state

of Washington. They are places I have 

never been to or a long time. I am sure

I could spend most of the rest of my life

exploring these places but I want to see

other lands as well.

What I look forward to is being able to

interact with other people in these places.

Go into the coffee shop or restaurant. Just

got the idea I am not going to wait any

longer I am going to wear a mask wherever

I have to. Our life purpose has to move on

to.

Enjoy your post holiday season. I guess I

can still say Happy New Year for a few more

days as well. Make your plans then let it

happen. Amen!

Distractions

When it comes to our life purpose we can
become distracted.

This week I have had health issues that can
allow me to become distracted. I am not going
to let it happen but it is a distraction for sure.

My health issues right now are not serious. 

Taking medication to be sure to stay that way.

I hope you will keep me in your prayers to 

back to good health. We should be praying

for one another on a regular basis.

Satan wants us to be distracted in a number 

of ways. If it isn't our health he wants us to

feel inferior and give us self doubt. 

Satan knows what we are capable of if we 

live the life that God has intended us to do.

I am reading in the book of Job in the Bible.

God allowed Satan to have free reign on Job's

life. The only thing God didn't allow Satan to

do is kill Job. 

Job lost his children well as possessions, however,

Job knew God had a plan for his life and of his

family. He didn't waiver in his faith in God though

he did have some questions like we all would.

When God figured Satan had enough of dealing

with Job he not only restored his life he added 

to his blessings. God gave him more children and

made him more wealthy than before. 

So let's not let the distractions keep us down. It will

be important to continue the good fight. Amen!

Adventure

Many people call it "vacation" however
wouldn't it be nice we call it adventure.

I believe our vacation should be an adventure.
In fact, our life purpose should be called an
adventure as well. Whatever we do or go life
should be adventure at the highest level.

A couple I met at the coffee shop I go on a

daily basis their son and new daughter in-law

are moving from the Portland, Oregon to

Leavenworth, Washington.

The couple went to Leavenworth this week along

with their son and daughter-in-law. The young

couple had never been to Leavenworth ever in 

their life but decided they wanted to move there.

The son works for a real estate agency in Portland

and the daughter-in-law is a nurse taking a job

at a clinic in Leavenworth. She is looking at a 

possibility of another job at a hospital in Wenatchee

which is a half-hour north of Leavenworth.

Leavenworth is a popular spot for people to go

visit in the summer or winter time. Right now a 

lot of visitors during the holiday season. 

Leavenworth isn't a large town for those who live

there anyway. It is in  central Washington in the

cascade mountains so it gets a good amount of snow

in the winter and quite hot in the summer. 

Leavenworth is a German looking town so you

can get German food at many of the restaurants.

There is a lot of hiking you can do in the Leavenworth

area. A reason the young couple are moving. 

The young couple have a couple dogs as well so

hiking for them on the weekends will be a good

thing. So the plan is to live the life of adventure

on the weekends. 

When it comes to adventure whether it is where

you live or not pick the top five places you like

to visit in the next five years. Take your "vacation"

to one of those spots each year. 

                                                Leavenworth Washington

Hello 2021

Here we are 2021. Everyone agrees 2020 was
not a good year; however, they make it sound
like 2021 will be different.

I would say eventually things should get back
into order long as the vaccine is a success. I
see a lot depends on our attitude as well. We
concentrate on our life purpose and what it
means 2021 will be a better year.

One day becomes another year things don't

automatically change as far as I am concerned.

I wish it were true but really isn't. We have

make an effort for things to change. This is

all up to us for that to happen. Actually for

change we have to do it day by by. 

Jesus Christ said don't look toward tomorrow

that today has it's own problems. There isn't

any thing more true in my mind. 

We should be thankful for what we have today.

This will allow being thankful to carry forward.

Amen!