Dog Pack Attacks Gator In Florida

At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty.

The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the 'apex predator', can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and 'survival of the pack mentality' bred into the canines.

See the remarkable photograph below courtesy of Nature Magazine. Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the gator preventing it from breathing, while another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing. The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the gator.

The photo below is not for the squeamish!

(3 puppies attacking alligator toy)

Great Quote

Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not tried.
~G. K. Chesterton~

White Sox Home Opener ~ April 7, 2008

Take me out to the ball game..... The boys of summer are back! And today, we won! What a glorious day to be at Comiskey (it will always be Comiskey!!)!

Here are some of my cell phone pictures....I forgot my regular camera. Enjoy! :-)

The teams are lined up and service men and women from all branches of our military are lined up in single file to open up a flag on the field.

Service men and women are opening up the flag on the field

Flag unfurled on the field

Smoke from the opening fireworks over the scoreboard

Fighter jets flying over the ballpark.
You can barely seem them, little smudges in the air in the center of the picture.

Cool video about an autistic young artist

While I never have cared for the term "savant", having a brother who is a high-functioning autistic man, this video of Stephen's drawing of Rome is awesome.

Happy April Fools Day!

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The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." ~ Psalm 14:1a NKJV

Handy way to keep up with Toby Keith! :-)

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Blessed Easter!

AN EASTER PRAYER

Thank You for the gift of HOPE

You gave us on Easter morning.

Because of You we know

That no problem is too difficult

And even death does not

Have power over us.

Thank You for the gift of JOY

You gave us when You were resurrected.

Because of You we know

That no matter how challenging life may be,

In the end, we will rejoice again.

Thank You for the gift of LOVE

You gave us when You laid down Your life.

Because of You we know

That there is no sin too great to separate us

And we are incredibly valuable to You.

Thank You for the gift of LIFE

You gave us when You left the tomb.

Because of Easter we know

This world is just the beginning

And we will spend forever in heaven with You.

We celebrate You, JESUS

With hearts full of praise and gratitude

For who You are and all You’ve done for us!

It's the time for the Peeps!

And what Easter would be complete without Peep Research?


And one more Easter Peep joke:


see more crazy cat pics

Answered Prayers

I received this on e-mail today from a friend. Too good to not share.

Prayers Can't Be Answered Unless They Are Prayed

Life without purpose is barren indeed -

There can't be a harvest unless you plant seed,

There can't be attainment unless there's a goal,

And man's but a robot unless there's a soul...

If we send no ships out, no ships will come in,

And unless there's a contest, nobody can win...

For games can't be won unless they are played,

And Prayers can't be Answered unless they are Prayed...

So whatever is wrong with your life today,

You'll find a solution if you kneel down and pray.

Not just for pleasure, enjoyment and health,

Not just for honors and prestige and wealth...

But Pray For A Purpose to Make Life Worth Living,

And Pray For The Joy of Unselfish Giving,

For Great Is Your Gladness and Rich Your Reward

When you make your Life's Purpose the choice of the Lord.

America's Dream: Chasing Happiness

The current Billy Graham Evangelistic Association TV program is wonderful! And not just because one of my favorite Bible teachers, Pastor Bob Coy, gives his testimony in this program . It also has the football coach of the college team by where I'd like to retire (Boone, NC - Appalachian State University), and the current bull riding champion, Wiley Petersen, along with wonderful music by Michael O'Brien, Third Day and Matthew West.
Watch and enjoy!