I like lists. Have you noticed that? I am a list lover. I go through phases of sometimes listing more than others, but when I am in a list-making frame of mind~ watch out!
I AM the kind of person who will add things to a detailed list that I’ve already done, just to put the check by it. Because, really, it’s just so encouraging to see what you’ve accomplished in the midst of all the tasks at hand.
Feel free to add that to my list of geeky qualities. I know you’re keeping track.
I think I’d like to add a weekly list in this blog. I haven’t fully decided the day, but I am leaning toward Sundays…we’ll see.
I am incorporating a little Scripture, because it’s Sunday…and it’s fun…
Let’s take a look at this verse:
Exodus 9:14 For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth.
So here we go…
Top Ten MODERN-DAY Plagues:
10. Dust…Have you ever seen so much dust? Two different people in the last 24 hours have commented to me about the extreme amounts of dust in their homes. From 2 different parts of the country. And I certainly know how much I’m dealing with. What’s up with all this dust?
9. Japanese Beetles…I don’t know about where you live, but here in Minnesota, we have been overrun with Japanese beetles. These cute little ladybug-looking things may look all innocent, but have a run-in with one of them and you’ll know they’re not so sweet. And the massive quantities of them, especially around September, is enough to make me feel nauseated and/or plagued. Oh my word! One just fell on the bed as I was editing this blog, I’m not even kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plague!
8. Plastic Surgery…What? Why would that be a plague, you ask? Because I feel like it’s everywhere I look. It’s a plague of dissatisfaction that is more dangerous than any bug. Or maybe not. I have conflicting thoughts on this.
7. Squirrels…At our Christmas progressive dinner this year, we found out that our neighbor has about 40 dead squirrels in her freezer right now. She kills them on a regular basis and stores them in her freezer until the garbage truck can cart them off. I have no words for this.
6. Crows…Our same neighbor AND another neighbor are killing them daily and throwing them over by the huge water tower at the end of our street. We have a black crow gravesite on our very own cul-de-sac. Who knew? I’ve never been more grateful for my very own six acres.
5. Canadian Geese or Honkers…Are we the only ones who have them in extreme numbers? They’ve taken over the place. MANY times, I have had to wait as a batch of, oh, a dozen or so honkers cross the street with their babies. The parks are also taken over with them and their…not so pleasant droppings.
4. I Wants…I wants a bigger home, a bigger TV, a nicer car, better clothes, more shoes, new furniture, more books, tons more movies, a nicer selection of watches, more perfume, jewelry, socks, tights, lingerie…Q-tips…
3. Talented Kids/People…Have you ever seen more little pre-teeny-boppers who can sing, dance, look like models, AND act? The country is overwrought with them. It’s a really hard time to be a dork. Really hard. It seems like everyone and their brother, father, sister, and mother can now play the guitar. And sing. Very well. Surely that qualifies.
2. Busy-ness…This is a plague that shows no sign of letting up. It is popular to be busy in the extreme. We have our work, our family, our children, our ministry, our volunteer work, our home…kid’s lessons, sports, youth events…entertainment, furthering education, networking for the better career, relationships…there is no end.
1. Exhaustion…Hand in hand with number 2. Not only is it considered lazy to sleep, but there’s just no time. Our minds are on overload from all the technology (that should have been one of the plagues) that our minds can’t stop to rest. Sleep just doesn’t fit into our schedule. Exhaustion is taking over, people. It’s a plague.
What did I miss?