I have been a small time coin collector for a number of years now.

I have a 3 gallon jug with those coins I have amassed, and when I get a coin I want to keep I toss it in there with the rest of them.

Notable on US Coins is our motto "In God We Trust."

The heathen brigand president O'Bama and his first ladyboy Big Mike have stated publicly that the United States is no longer a Christian nation.

I say cart your ass back to Kenya where you belong, foreign negro.

Despite his lies we remain a Christian nation, as evidenced by the uprising in Christianity spurred by evil foreigner Obama and his ilk.

On April 22, 1864, Congress passed an act allowing for "In God We Trust" to begin appearing on U.S. coins.

It has been on the penny since 1909, the dime since 1916, and on all gold coins, silver dollars, half dollars, and quarter dollar coins since 1908.

It is also the official motto of the United States.

Since 1938 it has appeared on all coins.
 

Back in the day there were individuals which went by the apellation "head".

This was a rather loose reference to the fact that they did drugs, i.e., "drug head" perhaps, but the word was in widespread use back in my drug culture heyday.

April 20 brings us 4/20. AKA 420, it is a celebration of the widely illegal drug marijuana.

While various other states have chosen to decriminalize cannabis the legislative persons in South Carolina are not a part of that wave. Therefore, if you get caught with cannabis here in the absence of some accompanying medical instrument you're in some level of legal trouble.

Regardless, on April 20 thousands celebrate the "weed with roots in Hell" for various reasons ...

While I was a proponent from around age 17 these days find me totally recreational drug free for upwards of 30+ years now.
 

Why? I guess it simply lost the allure in my need to work in the presence of random drug testing. You know, that recurrent need to eat and live indoors. I simply could not allow it to be an impediment to gainful employment.

Be all of this as it may, those 420 enthusiasts are marking this day which originated in a West coast high school ritual.

All I'm saying is if you're so inclined, twist up a hog leg and go for it. Just like I have done so many times in the past prior to deciding it was incompatible with my lifestyle.

As for me, I will remain on the wagon as a matter of personal preference, but I don't knock others for their own indulgences either.

If it's you, happy 4/20. Yes, I once was a head. That was then and this is now.

See Also:

420
420 Cannabis Culture in 2021
Four Twenty (420) Many Years Later
Four-Twenty
 

Obituary of Charlie Paschal
March 19, 1941 - April 12, 2022

Faithful Servant

John Charles "Charlie" Paschal, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, after a brief illness. Charlie was born in Biscoe, NC to Bessie Evelyn and Lacy Rudolph Paschal. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, with a BS in Journalism and Mass Communications.

Charlie retired as a Sports Writer and Computer Journalist from the Knight-Ridder Corporation. He also retired as the Webmaster for the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

Charlie was a beloved member of the community through his selflessness and servant's heart and married Geanie Holliman on October 11, 1981. He was a faithful member of Life Springs Worship Center.

Charlie is survived by his soul mate, Geanie; son, Johnny Paschal; daughter-in-law Cassandra; grandson, Chase; granddaughters, Keiser and Justus, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roger, Hugh and LR; as well as a sister, Mary Fraley; and niece, Pam Paschal.

Charlie loved his family and enjoyed ministering with others. He also loved telling stories and jokes and always enjoyed a good laugh. He was a member of the Midlands USBC Bowling Hall of Fame for his coverage of the sport, as well as his participation.

A Memorial Service for Charlie Paschal will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Mausoleum Chapel at Woodridge Memorial Park, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC, 29072.

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Memorial Service
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Friday, April 22, 2022
Woodridge Memorial Park Mausoleum
138 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, South Carolina, United States
803-957-7252

Art is long Life is short

Ars longa vita brevis
As a hand which draws a line
Will wither slow with passing time
Engaging minds to nurture rhyme

Ars longa vita brevis
From the moment time began
Je suis ergo je suis
Creating more than was the man

Dave Williamson circa 1975

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IR-2022-86, April 15, 2022

6	He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
7	And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
Matthew 28:6-7 Holy Bible, King James Version

Today is the Day of the Mushroom. By all accounts it appears to be a marketing thing by the Mushroom Council.

Mushrooms are an edible fungal growth and usually have a domed cap on a stalk, with gills on the underside of the cap. However, some of my favorite varieties deviate from this usual and customary configuration.

The Lion's Mane mushroom is one I consume regularly for the health benefits they are said to impart.

Also, when I accompany my girl to Longhorn's for our monthly steak I like mushrooms and onions served with mine while she likes hers without.

The shitake mushroom is another edible variety which grows on fallen timber. It is also cultivated in Japan and China. It is touted for reduction of cholesterol levels in the blood.

They also contain beta-glucans that reduce inflammation and help prevent the intestines from absorbing cholesterol and support immune health.

Be all of this as it may I have been eating mushrooms for the better part of my life and plan on continuing to do so.

I recommend them without reservation because I view them as a 'trusted tried and true' superfood.
 

23:32	And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
23:33	And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
23:34	Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
23:35	And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
23:36	And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,
23:37	And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
23:38	And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, This Is The King Of The Jews.
23:39	And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
23:40	But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
23:41	And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
23:42	And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
23:43	And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.
23:44	And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
23:45	And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
23:46	And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
23:47	Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
23:48	And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
Luke 23:32-48 Holy Bible, King James Version

Oh yeah
Life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone
Oh yeah
Life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone

John Cougar Mellencamp American Fool 1982