Cheating is a temptation for everyone. Unfortunately, we read about it and hear about it daily when another trusted public person is discovered as cheating. I don't have to make specific references, you know the stories to which I am referring.
The ironic thing about cheating is that while it often gives instant reward, monitarily or otherwise, it is often short term and the the magnatude of the consequences are often much worse than the level of the rewards.
On the other hand, the reward of avoiding cheating is guarenteed to be greater than the benefit of cheating. If everyone accepted this fact, we would all be much further ahead in this civiliation of ours. It falls upon everyone's shoulders to avoid cheating and set the example of honesty for others.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas
This Christmas season means many things to people. To some it is a time of joy and to others it is a time for reflection. It is clear that the birth of Jesus has split time into two, BC and AD. His birth is the most significant event in human history.
I hope that this Christmas season is a time that all Christians turn to Jesus as the source of their strength and the center of theif lives. I hope that the impact and the magnatude of this enormous celebration brings clear realization that the birth of our Savior is intended for them.
On Christmas Day 2011 let us lift up the Holy Name of Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Forever and ever. Let us live our lives during the course of the entire year in a way that truly reflects the importance of this day.
Merry Christmas
I hope that this Christmas season is a time that all Christians turn to Jesus as the source of their strength and the center of theif lives. I hope that the impact and the magnatude of this enormous celebration brings clear realization that the birth of our Savior is intended for them.
On Christmas Day 2011 let us lift up the Holy Name of Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Forever and ever. Let us live our lives during the course of the entire year in a way that truly reflects the importance of this day.
Merry Christmas
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The Rocky River Reservation
This time of year, I would certainly prefer snow and skiing. With that being said, it is hard to beat the beauty of the Cleveland Metroparks any time of the year. Here is a photo from Christmas Eve 2011. Merry Christmas to everyone!
The West Side Market
One of the real treasures of the Greater Cleveland area is the West Side Market. This great establishment will be celebrating 100 years of excellent service to customers from the region.
The Market has a wonderful selection of meats of all kinds including chicken, pork, beef, sausage, lunch meats, brats, and more. It is very difficult to decide which will be your favorite selection. I have found it to be most helpful to me to patronize the same vendors over and over.
In the outer corridor, you will find fruits and vegetables in abundance. The variety offered there will be second to none in the area. In addition, you will find specialties like flowers, candy, and more.
The West Side Market is a great resource for all Greater Clevelanders.
The Market has a wonderful selection of meats of all kinds including chicken, pork, beef, sausage, lunch meats, brats, and more. It is very difficult to decide which will be your favorite selection. I have found it to be most helpful to me to patronize the same vendors over and over.
In the outer corridor, you will find fruits and vegetables in abundance. The variety offered there will be second to none in the area. In addition, you will find specialties like flowers, candy, and more.
The West Side Market is a great resource for all Greater Clevelanders.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Two Great Radio Stations
We are very fortunate in Cleveland to have two great radio stations. One is WCLV 104.9 which is our long time classical music station. I have been a listener for decades and thoroughly enjoy the music heard on WCLV.
The other great station is our National Public Radio station which is WCPN, 90.3, the Idea Stream. With NPR news in the morning and sindicated shows all day long, this is a real resource for Clevelanders. Saturdays are particluraly great on WCPN with Car Talk, What-do-ya-know, and the Prarie Home Companion.
Lock it in to WCPN and WCLV.
The other great station is our National Public Radio station which is WCPN, 90.3, the Idea Stream. With NPR news in the morning and sindicated shows all day long, this is a real resource for Clevelanders. Saturdays are particluraly great on WCPN with Car Talk, What-do-ya-know, and the Prarie Home Companion.
Lock it in to WCPN and WCLV.
Cleveland is a great place to live
Cleveland, Ohio is really a great place to live as it has a real lot to offer. There is a great article in today's Plain Dealer about things to do this season in Cleveland.
I know that we don't have very good sports teams right now. In fact, we really don't even have a lot of reason for optimism about our Cleveland Browns. The Indians and Cavaliers at least have some glimmers of hope.
But, all things considered, I wouldn't trade our Emerald Necklace, Art Museum, or Cleveland Orchestra for Super Bowls or World Series rings. I wouldn't trade our rich culture and diversity for more wins on the playing field. I still enjoy following our teams, especially the Cleveland Indians.
This is a wonderful time of the year here two with our moderate snowfall and moderate winter temperatures. I consider myself lucky to be from Cleveland, Ohio.
I know that we don't have very good sports teams right now. In fact, we really don't even have a lot of reason for optimism about our Cleveland Browns. The Indians and Cavaliers at least have some glimmers of hope.
But, all things considered, I wouldn't trade our Emerald Necklace, Art Museum, or Cleveland Orchestra for Super Bowls or World Series rings. I wouldn't trade our rich culture and diversity for more wins on the playing field. I still enjoy following our teams, especially the Cleveland Indians.
This is a wonderful time of the year here two with our moderate snowfall and moderate winter temperatures. I consider myself lucky to be from Cleveland, Ohio.
A name change
I have changed the name of my blog from Advice From an Average Guy to Observations From an Average Guy. I like to make observations but making them and positioning them as advice is more difficult.
I would like to share ideas and observations that I make from time to time with anyone interested in reading. There are many ideas and observations that should be shared and I would really like to hear from anyone interested in sharing.
I would like to share ideas and observations that I make from time to time with anyone interested in reading. There are many ideas and observations that should be shared and I would really like to hear from anyone interested in sharing.
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