Happy Taco Tuesday!

As we near the end of 2010, we fondly reflect on family, friends & deeds. But more importantly: Today is the last Taco Tuesday of the year.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

My Kingdom For A Sword!

I'm spending the day babysitting my grandsons(who I love very much)..Ten minutes into it, and I'm already looking for a sword to fall onto.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

What do you think?

I wonder if anybody is camping out in front of Wal-Mart tonight in order to be the first one in the Return Line in the morning?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Merry Christmas!

Thank you God for sending your Son for us. And also thank you for creating Bacon, Tacos & Coffee too!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

This is a test to my blog from my cell phone.

And now, a revised nursery rhyme:

"Its raining, its pouring & Gary's eating Tacos!" Ok, so it doesn't rhyme, deal with it. Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

An early Christmas?

We had a Taco Potluck at church tonight. Who said Christmas can't come early?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Just don't...

Never feed your dog beans. Don't ask me why. Just don't.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Happy Taco Tuesday!

I love it when my imaginary friends bring me tacos.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

I So Love This!

How to Raise your I.Q. by Eating Gifted Children
-- Lewis B. Frumkes, Book Title (1983)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Alright!...

Who turned off the Weekend?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

How do I feel?

I so want to just sit, stare off into space and have my body take me where my mind is going.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Dear Mom...

Today is December 1st. Don't you think its time for you to pick me up from Summer Camp already?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

A Riddle.

What is delicious and fights crime? Robo-Taco! Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

The Day After Thanksgiving...

I haven't finished digesting my Thanksgiving Dinner and I'm already bombarded with Black Friday sales and cheesy Christmas music.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Here's why...

The reason I eat turkey on Thanksgiving is so that I can give the guys who make my tacos the day off. Happy Thanksgiving one and all!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Let me ask you this...

Who needs Black Friday when we have Taco Tuesday? Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Are you this smart?

Even reality is smart enough not to mess with me until I've had my first cup of coffee.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

I know its "Hump Day" but cheer up...

Its 5:00 PM Friday on a distant planet somewhere in the Universe!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

As your Taco Zen Master...

I thought you should know that if it doesn't have meat (sea food as well) in it, its not a Taco. Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Cowboys Win! Cowboys Win!

(Ok, so they are now 2 & 7) but COWBOYS WIN!!!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Why yes...I do have a brain.

But what I can't figure out is what's all this empty space surrounding it?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

This just in...

Scientists have just discovered that Canadian Bacon is actually ordinary ham!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Veteran's Day

For those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom and for those who lived to tell the tale, I thank you. Happy Veteran's Day.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

This just in...

Archaeologists have found cave drawings in Montana the prove the existence of Prehistoric Tacos. Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Its official...

I'm a College Graduate! (Heaven help the free world)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Today is the day...

I'm sitting in rehearsal for my college graduation today. I'm wearing a black robe from "The Grim Reaper" collection.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

What does God say...

What does God say at the end of one His stressful weeks? "TMIE!" (Thank Me Its Friday!)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Today's Earth Shattering Question:

"How come dogs have perpetual morning breath?"
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Mid-Term Elections

Its Election Day: Remember to vote for the candidate who best represents America's love for the Taco. (That would be me) Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

What do you think?

I hate when people ask if I know what I'm doing. Because I always have to reply with "If I did, do you think I'd be doing this?"
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Today's Quote.

And now its time for today's famous quote of the day: "I Love People!"...by Hannibal Lecter.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

I Was Just Thinking...

Here is something to think about.... (Now its your turn!)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Tacos & Halloween

Happy Taco Tuesday! Today's Helpful Hint: Instead of giving candy for Halloween, why not pass out Tacos? And if you do, send me your address.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

The End of Today's Story...

And so the story of today ends with the director saying "Fade to Black...Roll the Credits" & the announcer telling the audience "Goodnight"
Gary B. Nickels, Sr.
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Reality check...

I've decided to check out reality for a bit. I don't like it and I'm heading back to where I was.
Gary B. Nickels, Sr.
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Two Reasons to Celebrate...

Today is the 40th anniversary of Monday Night Football and Taco Tuesday...So are you ready for some Tacos? Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary B. Nickels, Sr.
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

I did it!

I just completed my reading of my 13 Tom Clancy books in story order (including Red Storm Rising) a total of 8672 pages read since 7/1/10!
Gary B. Nickels, Sr.
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Book #13.

I've started book 13 in the Tom Clancy series! For those who didn't know, this was my reward to read all 13 books in a row for graduating.
Gary B. Nickels, Sr.
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

What happened?

Where did we go so wrong in that we elect people to public office that we wouldn't allow to come into our homes?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

A Christmas List in September..

Classic Rock, coffee, some tacos and a Harley. Yes Santa, that's all I want for Christmas.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Genetics...

Is watching my 4 year old grandson rocking out to the Rolling Stones "Jumpin Jack Flash". He's so got my genes!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

A Job Interview, Prayer & Tacos...

Today I have a job interview. So if everybody could sat a prayer for and eat a taco (not at the same time) for me, I'd appreciate it.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Voluntary Night-Night...

I'm going to bed now and its a good thing I'm doing it now on my own volition and not the result of some federal mandate. Hello Big Brother!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Torn Between Two Lovers...

Its Sunday Night and I'm at church while my Cowboys playing their 1st game of football season on TV. Talk about being conflicted!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

A cure for insomnia?

I wonder how many people go to church just to catch up on their sleep?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

It's How I Want To Be Remembered...

Now, there are some people out there who seem think that a funeral needs to be this somber, crying, gothic experience where people dress in black, they come in and look at the body (usually dressed in black as well) with some really depressing organ music softly playing in the background…What kind of way to remember a life is that?

At the risk of sounding gauche, I have taken the liberty of planning my own funeral. While I wish I could take credit for this, I am actually pulling out a page from the play book written by my buddy Chris. When my buddy Chris died, he did it up right, no body (he was cremated) and no service (even though he was a Christian, he knew where he was going) and he just wanted his family and friends to get together, have a party and celebrate his life…and so we did. Being Irish, we went to a brewery in the San Diego area and did Chris up in style. We laughed, we cried, we told stupid stories about Chris and what he meant to us. In other words, we celebrated Chris’s life and didn’t morn, per se, his passing.

Now, granted, most of the people in my life would not look too kindly to going to a brewery, however, I’m sure my kids, my son’s in-law and my buddies would knock one back for me in tribute. But what I want people to remember and talk about is the times that I made them laugh. Because if there is one thing in this life that I am sure of is that I was put on this earth to make people laugh. It doesn’t matter if you were a baby or a seasoned citizen; I was here to make you laugh.

I love the saying that goes “Don’t take life too seriously, nobody gets out alive” because that is how I have proposed to live my life. For you see, when you are laying on that final bed, dressed in one of those stupid hospital gowns that only open in the back, it is the laughter that you brought to yourself and to others that really counts when you are laying on your bed hooked up to life support.

Why is that so important? Because not only is it my mission in life, but it is a way to make people forget or help them get over whatever troubles they are having in their life. Laughter is the key to getting though this existence we call life. And this is what I want people to remember me for…the laughter that I brought to their lives. That is, to me, what I call leaving a legacy.

The Best Laid Plans...

Today is Saturday, I have nothing planned and I intend on keeping it that way...(Sure Buckwheat & let's see how long that's going to last!)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

You can tell when...

You can tell its time to go to bed when it starts to take longer to blink then normal. Goodnight reality...Catch ya on the flip side!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Oops!

All the silverware is in the running dishwasher so I'm eating microwave burritos with a knife and chopsticks.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

So this is Friday night?

Errands are done, lawn mowed and now its laundry time! (Can't you just feel the excitement?)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Baby Games...

Playing a game with my 2 month old grandson called "Lion & Victim." And just like in nature...The Lion Wins!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Economics 101

Gary's simple view of Economics: Gary gets paid. Gary pays bills. Gary broke.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

It just dawned on me...

Now I remember why I got up this morning...Coffee!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

I'm doing it...I'm doing it!

Its called "Doing What Needs to be Done". My question is that couldn't have they made it a little more fun to do in the first place?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Attitude adjustment...

Ok, yesterday's despondent & angry bozo has left the building and the off the wall and unpredictably funny mammal you all love is back!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Cool Nigh-Nights...

I love cool nights. It makes going to bed that much sweeter. Goodnight all and may your dreams be as peaceful as your rest.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Bad Day?

Right now, I'm not the person you want to be around.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Some things never change...

Kicking & Screaming: What I did my first day of Kindergarten, what I do every morning before going to work & what I did when I got married.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

My new clock...

I just bought a new clock for the living room. It goes tic-Taco, tic-Taco. Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Its almost here!

Football season starts next week. So I've entered every Monday Night Football and Dallas Cowboy game onto my phone & computer. Bring it on!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

How I spent Labor Day...

Spending Labor Day relaxing watching Batman cartoons on my computer. Ok, I'm addicted, I admit it.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Don't you just hate it when....

Don't you just hate it when your happiness ends?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Self-Preservation

Sometimes you have to shut yourself off so you don't have to feel a thing.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

The Defining Factor...

Coffee, not out ability to use or have thumbs, is what really separates us from everything else in the animal kingdom & aliens in UFO's.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Its too early for this...

Whoever that guy was who was mowing his yard at 8:00 on a Saturday morning, I'd wish he'd stop it & get a life. Oh Wait...it was me! My Bad!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

One of those nights?

Mama said there would be days like this...but what about the nights?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Canine etiquette...

Dogs do not care if you double dip.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Signing off...

And this ends our broadcasting day, thanks for watching "The Nickels Channel" and goodnight.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Good Morning...?

The first words I said to my alarm clock this morning were. "You woke me up for this?"
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Night Time...

Night Time: The perfect time to sleep or work the Graveyard Shift.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

And Justice is what?...

In California, we do not have Capital Punishment...We just have Life in Prison and you do it from Death Row.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Revised Cliches...

I wonder if cannibals say "I've been running around all day like a human with their head cut off"?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

A Kodak Moment...

I'm sitting here in my easy chair, reading a book, having a cup of coffee, with my dog laying next to me in the chair snoring away.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Dictionary Definitions...

Definition of "Cringing": The act of curling up in a fetal position dreading something that hasn't happened yet...Like waking up for work.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Just how smart are you again?

Its not Rocket Science...Its a Taco! Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Kitchen utensils

Thank God for the Fork! (Ever try to eat Ramin Noodles with Chopsticks?)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Test...

No, I didn't study either
Gary B. Nickels, Sr.
Writer, Speaker and Safely Observing the World Since 1961

Trying to relax...

Trying to relax by reading a book, having a cup of coffee and dispatching my grandkids to start invading small third world countries.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Coffee anyone?

Yes, its 107 degrees and yes...I'm drinking hot coffee.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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What are the odds?

I'm at a Pastor's luncheon. What are the odds of at least one of them forgetting to pray before they eat?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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A Late Thought For The Day...

Today's Late Thought For The Day: "If its not important, why do it?"
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Tacos in the Wild...

Do you how hard it is to catch a "Free Range Taco"? Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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My New Drug Is....

My new drug: Holding Sleeping Babies. (After having 6 of my own, you'd think I'd be used to it by now, but nooo!) Its too late for Re-Hab!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Are the old sayings really right?

Whoever said "Never go to bed angry" obviously was never married.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Night-Night Time...

Ok. I'm going to bed now. Any attempt to stop me will result with me retaliating with Thermal Nuclear Weapons. Goodnight.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Don't you love it when...

Don't you love it when, on a Saturday & you'd planned on sleeping in, family calls you early in the morning & ask the question "Are you up"?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Shhhhh.

A quiet night. I wonder how long it will last?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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The Next Olympics...

At the next Olympics winners will no longer be awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze medals. Instead, they will get Hot, Medium or Mild Tacos! Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Monday Night...

Twas the night before Taco Tuesday and all through the house...I couldn't find any loose change...not even in the couch!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Happy Birthday Sam!

4 years ago today, my grandson "Sam" was born weighing 2.9 lbs & about 12" long. Today, he's taking over a small 3rd world country. He so rocks!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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A "Life is Good" Moment...

Life is officially good when your favorite coffee and tacos are both on sale at the same time.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Career Day...

I'd love to be the guy who went to Career Day at school & when asked what I do for a living answer: "I'm Independently Wealthy"
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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In addition to Black History Monyh...

If you rearrange the letters in the word "Taco" you get "Octa" from the Latin word for "8". Since August is the 8th Month, I here by declare August as "National Taco Month". Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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I'm not a resturant!

I'm going to change my name to "Menu". Because it seems every time people see me, they want to order something from me to do.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Wishing for Solitude...?

Ever have one of those days where you just envied Robinson Crusoe? Today is one of those days.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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A great t-short idea...

I saw a t-shirt worn by an 'older gentleman' that said: "I'm here (What are your other two wishes?)". ...Priceless!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Why I never got ahead in school...

I was a different kind of student. I never left the teacher an apple on their desk...I always left them a Taco. Happy Taco Tuesday!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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My energy output is...

I am proud to say that I am being lazy today. I'm relaxing so much, I'm making a sloth look like he's on crack.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Where to get ideas..

College isn’t the place to go for ideas.

 

                 --Helen Keller

The Titanic & Tacos

This just in on TNN (Taco News Network). All the wreckage of the Titanic has been cataloged & not one single Taco was found! Happy Taco Tues!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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My motivation...

A friend of mine once said that the only reason God gave is Taco Tuesday was as an incentive for us to get thru Monday. Happy Taco Tuesday !
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Arrrgh!

Its Monday! So who did I tick off to be here?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Self Awareness...

What's it like to be me? I haven't a clue. But if you find out, let me know so I can find out what it feels like.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Children's Programming...

Sesame Street was brought to you today by the words "Taco" and "Tuesday". Happy Taco Tuesday Everybody!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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My grades are in...

Its official, I just got my final grade & I graduated from college Summe Cum Laude! That means in English, I got straight A's. All the way
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Why God...

Every ask God this question..."Why do some people have to wake up?"
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Canada Day...

To all my Canadian friends & followers: Happy Canada Day! (For those that don't know, its the Canadian equivalent of Taco Tuesday!)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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To put it in perspective...

This is my last night of school. I've driven to this place 252 times in order to obtain my degree. I'm finally getting my life back!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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News Flash!

This just in...Happy Taco Tuesday! (We know return you to your regularly scheduled program, already in progress)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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A sudden dose of reality.

I just woke up at work and I have come to the realization that my entire weekend was just a dream.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Remember the Sabbath Day...

If Sunday is supposed to be my day of rest, why am I still so tired? (I must be doing this wrong)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Where an I?

Ever wake up in a strange place and you don't know why or how you've gotten there? This happens everyday to me at work. Long Live Fridays!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Fashion by the Calendar:

I like Thursdays because its the last day of the week I have to wear a suit.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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A Bad Day Remedy:

In order to combat the bad day I'm having, I'm going to go sit in the Lost & Found Department until the life I used to have finds me again.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Summer Taco Greetings!

Today is the 1st Taco Tuesday of the year. So everybody take the day off & spend it pigging out on Tacos. Just tell your boss I said its ok.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Short but sweet:

Its Monday...now what?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Maverick's 1st meal

I did manage to get Tacos into the hospital. My daughter wolfed down 4 Tacos in a flash and soon "Maverick" will be have his first meal of Tacos. Life is good!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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My 8th Grandkid is Here!

Luke Ross "Maverick" Chesebro is here all 8 lbs 13 oz of him. Mama and baby are fine
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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How's my day going?

The way I feel right now, I'm making a Bad Mood look good.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Update:

Update: The kid decided to stay where he is for now. If nothing by the 21st, they will induce. I say wait till the 22nd for Taco Tuesday.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Its a good day!

My daughter just started going into labor with her 3rd child (my 8th grandchild) and its Taco Tuesday...it doesn't get any better than this!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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A reality check.

Ever have one of those days where if God removed everybody who ticked you off that you'd be the only person left on the planet?
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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You think your tired?

If I had any more energy in me right now, I'd be in a coma.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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The Thought For The Day...

Today's thought of the day is " ". (I hope it was as good for you as it was for me)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Dating Vs. Marriage

When you're dating they start off as "Your One & Only". When you get married they become "The Only One I've Got".
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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A very busy day indeed!

Its Friday! Its not supposed to be this busy on a Friday...its 3:30 and we are now getting lunch, and I started at 7:30 in the morning!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Its Friday and my Fashion Statement.

I so love Fridays for the simple fact that I can dress casual and not wear an evil suit to work. BTW, Satan is wearing Armani this year.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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A new TV show...

My idea for a reality show is called: "What happened to the Seven Dwarfs after Snow White left?". (Here's a hint, Dopey became a Senator)
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Today's outlook...

You know its going to be one of those days when your reflection in the mirror says. "Hello. What do you want?"
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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How motivated am I?

Ok, its official...I have absolutely no desire to do anything. This is what it must feel like to be dead.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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A new Super Hero...

Its time the world had a new super hero. Let me introduce you to Taco Man & his side kick Burrito Boy! (Happy Taco Tuesday Everybody).
Gary Nickels
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A tired yet productive night...

Do the words "I'm tired and I need to go to bed" mean anything to you? On the upside, I got my online teamwork & class discussion submitted.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Where the real power is located...

So what if I never make it to the Oval Office? Every prayer I make gets me into the throne room of God. It doesn't get any better then that.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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Today is Monday...

Today is Monday. The day where the living at work make the dead look productive.
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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I'm exhausted!

I took a 3 hour nap this afternoon and I'm still tired. I need a vacation!
Gary Nickels
Writer, Speaker, Observationist & Bible Teacher
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My Grooming Tip For The Day...

I dyed my hair clear so nobody could tell if I was having a bad hair day.
Gary Nickels
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The only reason to serve "Healthy Food"

I believe "Healthy Food" is what you serve when you have somebody over for dinner that you don't like.
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Are you serious?

I mean really...Just how serious can you take the growl of a dog named "Chicken"?
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Mind Games...

I like to smile at the security cameras because it plays with the minds of those who are watching.
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Ho-Hum...Yawn!

Today is Friday and I have as much motivation to be here at work today like a sloth does on Valium.
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A Calendar Moment...

And now..."A Calendar Moment": Today is June 3rd. (I studied all year just so I could say that today).
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Note to myself:

"I was here, signed Me."
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Does this make sense?

I've got school tonight. A place where reality takes a back seat to "Higher Education".
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My Three Day Weekend...

I almost got pulled over this weekend for DUIT (Driving Under the Influence of Tacos) Happy Taco Tueday!
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To put it into perspective...

You know your country is in trouble when the number that describes your national debt is bigger than the number that describes how many stars & planets are in our galaxy.
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A rude awaking...

Know how I found out I was an ugly kid? When I saw my baby picture on a poster supporting Abstinence.
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A Question my Guardian Angel asked:

God told me that my guardian angel asked Him a question about me today. The angel asked "Just how many Tacos and Coffee can this guy eat and drink anyway?"
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A fashion question:

Does anybody but me ever wonder if people play tricks on Stevie Wonder when they pick out his clothes for him?
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Today in the polls...

In a recent poll, made up by me, Whining has replaced Action as the one thing that speaks louder than Words.
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Beauty...

If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then how come we don't have a "Miss Taco Beauty Pageant"? Happy Taco Tuesday!
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Monday isn't all bad...

Ok, this Monday isn't so bad after all, I had a large grinder from D'Ellas for lunch. Granted, it wasn't Tacos, but it was still delicious!
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I'm one day closer to Heaven...I'm one day closer to Heaven! Come on everybody, join me! I'm one day closer...

I like what the voices are saying this morning!

Definition of Tired #138:

When you come home from work, sit in your favorite chair and try to turn on the TV with your cell phone instead of the remote.
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I like what I'm doing though I don't know what it is!

My life's game:

Somebody once thought they were paying me a compliment by saying "Gary, you sure do have your game on." I didn't have the heart to tell them it was Chutes and Ladders!
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Another day...another dollar. (But after taxes are taken out all we get is a quarter). Happy Nondescript Thursday Everybody!

My best friend, Christian Lynch, went home to heaven on May 8th.
I miss him already, but I will see him again in Heaven. The cool part is that Chris is now having his first taco tuesday in heaven...Praise God!
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I should come with my own warning label.

I am observing Wednesday here at work the best way I know how. By smiling on the outside but mentally screaming and running a muck on the inside.

Today's signoff:

Its late, I'm tired, I just ordered 30 tacos and I'm going home. Need I say more?
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I have the perfect cure for insomnia: School.

Relaxing and watching:

I love sitting in a comfortable chair, watching humanity go by and thinking to myself "Who let all of these people loose without their meds?"
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Welcome to Monday...

Ok. I'm officially out of it and I'm having a bad day. I got to work this morning and I discovered that I wore one set of suit pants and a different suit jacket. Stevie Wonder could have a better job in picking out my clothes!
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Vegetarians: What carnivores grow for dinner.

Just don't want to put up with it.

Just having one of those days where I have to put up with stuff that I really don't want to. I don't need pity, but prayer would be nice.
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A Man's Biological Clock:

Ladies, we men also have what is called a "Biological Clock", otherwise how else would we know its Taco Tuesday? Happy Taco Tuesday!
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Being creative takes a lot of work. Now if my "day job" would get out of my way, I can concentrate on more important things. Like Tacos and Insight.

So, you want to have fun eh?

I had a friend once tell me "I'll try anything once, twice if it feels good and three times if it works." Well, he's dead now. Thereby proving the fact that sometimes you can take things just a little too far.

Albert said best when he said..

God does not play dice with the universe

--Albert Einstein

God has a sense of humor:

How do I know that God has a sense of humor? I've seen my baby pictures. That's how I know God has a sense of humor.
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Happy Resurrection Sunday

Happy Resurrection Sunday! This morning I looked in my "Resurrection Morning Basket" and saw that God had blessed me & filled it with Tacos!
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My first night off during Spring Break:

My first night of no homework during Spring Break and what am I doing? Reading a book that I want to read for once instead a textbook for homework. Viva the relaxation!
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April 1, 2010

April Fools Day. Or as I like to call it "Congress Appreciation Day"
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Self-Help:

I shall continue in my efforts to remain a bad influence to myself. I look at it this way, if you want something done right, you'd better do it yourself.
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What to do on Wednesday:

Since today is Wednesday, I vote that we all check our sanity at the door and spend the day running amok! Who's with me?
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For my Jewish Brothers:

Today is the first day of Passover and Taco Tuesday. I wonder if there are such a thing as a "Kosher Taco"? Happy Taco Tuesday!
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Today is Saturday and I have to study for stupid finals. On the bright side, there isn't a vegetable within 10 feet of me right now.

I've got a question...

Ok, I'm at work, but I hear my Mom calling me. Can I go home now?
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A New Definition of Heaven...

Heaven: The Ultimate Gated Community.
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My Midweek Update:

Today is Wednesday and I still haven't figured out what I want to be when I grow up.
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I know where the Health Care Plan went wrong.

In the 2407 pages of the recently passed "Universal Heath Care Plan" the word "Taco" is not mentioned even once. No wonder the plan sucks! Happy Taco Tuesday Everybody!
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I can think...

I think, therefore I am. That's more than I can say for the 219 members of the House of Representatives who voted in favor of mandated universal health care.
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A revised dictionary meaning...

Confusion: The result of either having a concussion, or, becoming a member of Congress.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

It has been discovered that due to the economic crisis the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow has been replaced with government cheese.
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A Sad Moment in the Universe.

This is just plain sad. Did you know that when ever you look up into the night sky, that out of the billions of stars in the sky, that not a single on of them is named "Taco"? Happy Taco Tuesday.
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Evil Veggies Have Been Confirmed!

I've been preaching about the evils of veggies and now I can prove it! I had a salad with lunch and I broke a tooth! Never did that on a steak!
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My mood for the day.

Am having one of those "I'm not really to motivated to do anything" kind of days. So don't expect me to give you CPR today.
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I'm tired and I need to crash. I suppose I should not do that while I'm driving though.

My status....

Today, I've been busier than a one-legged and in a group kick fight...and I've had fun doing it too!
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Sesame Street is brought to you today by the words "Taco Tuesday" and the numbers "3 for $1.09". Happy Taco Tuesday!

If I knew then, what I know now, then I would have ran off screaming into the night a long time ago.

Religion and Taco Tuesday

If you remove the word "Hallelujah" from Handel's Messiah and replace it with "Taco Tuesday" you'll find out it fits! (Sing it and see yourself...Happy Taco Tuesday!)
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Today's Monday Fun Fact:

More whining is done on Monday than any other week. (Kids don't want to go to school and people don't want to go to work)
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So what are you doing tonight?

Its Friday night and you all know what that means. Yep...This loser is home doing homework. (I am so feeling the love emitting from the hallowed halls of higher education.)
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The results are in...

The taxes are done and I got something back...Woohooo and thank you God!
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Its that time...

Pray for me...I'm in the waiting room about to get my taxes done. (Maybe this year the IRS won't a major appendage like last year.)
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A disclosure:

The most common thing people say about me is this: "Gary Nickels should come with his own warning label."
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Even though I'm not Catholic, I have decided to give up Lent for Lent.

This is sooooo good!

This just in from my guys in the "Artery Clogging Science Department" Check this out: Deep Fried Cheesecake with Caramel Filling! This stuff not only takes great, but you can actually feel the plague growing in your arteries as you eat it.
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Its time to celebrate the uniqueness of Right Handed!
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So how's your weekend going?

Its Saturday and I'm in the office doing homework for a Torts Class. I will be so glad when July comes so I can graduate from school and get my life back.
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What I've learned from Big Bird

I just now figured out that today is Friday. I guess all those years of watching Sesame Street are now starting to pay off!
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My Stupidity = God's Entertainment

I hope God will give me some Brownie Points for entertaining Him with my stupidity.
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Oxymoronic Terms

There are two words that, no matter how much we try, will never go together: Money & Management. It didn't work for Congress so what makes you think it will work for the general public? Lol.
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Me and Suits...

I just "love" spending 15 hours a day in a suit. If you believe that, then you'll believe that I've become a raging vegetarian, who believes in Global Warming and I've given up riding a motorcycle for the "coolness" of a Toyota Prius!
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President's Day

Today is me day! Ok sure, I was never President, although I think I'd make a cool one. But today I'm just going to relax and let somebody else do all the work today. (Sure...like that's gonna happen!)
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Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day: A holiday where men bring their uniquely chosen gifts for their ladies and with great trepidation place them on the alter of love...usually with a gift receipt.
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Talk about stressed!

I've really got to learn to relax. I've got a three day weekend where I don't have any homework or tests to study for. So why am I stressing over not having to stress over having homework or tests to study for?
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A new book idea...

I'm thinking of writing my own dictionary with my own set of Definitions, for example: Salad Bar - What happened to those who didn't make the cast of Veggie-Tales.
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A great bedtime story!

What bedtime story do I read my grandkids? Snow White and the 7 Tacos. Happy Taco Tuesday everybody!
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God so rocks...again!

God sure does know how to customize a blessing for his kids cause I'm having an In & Out 4X4 (that's 4 hamburger patties) Combo, no tomatoes, no lettuce, no pickles, extra raw onions, fries and a large strawberry shake for lunch...and I don't have to pay either!
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My phone died...

I woke up this morning to a phone with a white screen on it. Yes, it died. The programing in the code just bit a big one.

The error code it gave me, per the technicians at Sprint said that it was just one of two codes that wouldn't let me retrieve my contacts...oh joy!

Luckily, I had a semi complete list backed up on my computer so iv got about 85% of my contacts in.

Oh well, at least God is looking out for me.
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Attitude Check

I'm cold, hungry, tired and over dressed for school. In fact, right now, my attitude is so bad even the Devil told me to lighten up!
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Movie Night at Church.

Movie night at church and they are showing a "Christian Chic Flick". Yes, its a good and wholesome movie, but still a Chic Flick.
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Definition of "No Life"

Definition of a guy with no life? Its me doing homework on a Friday night after putting in 12 hours at the office.
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My Evil Twin

I just found out that my evil twin is a vegetarian. (This would explain why he's evil.)
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I love quotes!

And now its time for "Famous Presidential Quotes Nobody's Ever Heard Of." Today's quote comes from President Theodore Roosevelt when he said: "Speak softly but carry a big Taco." Happy Taco Tuesday!
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Just a thought...

Its kind of hard not to be self-centered when its hunting season, you're a deer in the forrest and you have a birthmark in the shape of a Bulls-Eye.
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This better than combining chocolate and peanut butter

Ok, who says God doesn't have fun blessing his kids? I just found out there are Coffee flavored Jelly Belly's! You so rock God!
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Today's Observation.

If I didn't know how the Bible turned out and what God promises, I'd really be depressed about this existence we call "Life".
Gary B. Nickels, Sr.

My plan for tonight:

I'm taking the night off from homework, responsibilities & life in general. If you need anything, leave a message and I'll get back to you.
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This morning at work...

I got to work this morning, took a look around at everybody and the only thing that came to my mind was a line from a Bruce Willis movie where the kid says..."I see dead people"
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The thing I miss most today...

Its raining and I'm at work and even though I haven't had it for years, I miss my fireplace. :(
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Taco Educational Fund Raising:

Support the United Taco College Fund. Because a fried corn tortia, just like a mind, is a terrible thing to waste.
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Life is...

Doing what you don't want to do so later you can do the things you want. (Unfortunately you may be doing it with somebody you don't want to do it with)
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Finally, The Government Does Something Right!

TNN (Taco News Network) is reporting that the government has just released a report that says "Tacos has now replaced Milk as natures most Perfect Food." Happy Taco Tuesday!
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Its a new work week!

The first Monday of the new decade...so what's the big deal?
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