So I heard on the CBC local news this morning that the next apocalypse is forecast for 2012. This has something to do with the Mayan calendar cycle ending on that year (the ancient Mayan calendar has several cycles, this is the end of one of the longest). According to some proponents, "modern astronomers" have also found evidence that the year 2012 is likely to be the timing of the apocalyse. The radio news segment then cut to an astronomer laughing in response.

Anyone watch Married with Children?

I like it.  I think it is funny and takes things a bit too far but really I think that the average All American or All Canadian family is coming down to this.  I am more familaar though with guys who lay on the couch all day being supported by their wives and not women doing that.  I am sure women do it too I just have not seen it.

What do the rest of you think?

There is a long history of making fun of religion. I just came across this and thought I'd share. The cartoonist is David Rees whose webcomics Get Your War On and My New Fighting Technique Is Unstoppable are legendary. Click on the image to visit is awesome mnftiu.cc website.

Some one sent this to me, it made me laugh, so I share....

I was reading the pumpkin pie threads and saw that it was a diaper that turned RevMatt off of pumpkin pie.  It made me remember a funny moment with diapers, and I am betting others have some too.

Here's mine.

My first child was in the first group of infants to go through a brand-new daycare centre. The staff were wonderful and they just loved our wee ones and took great care of them.

They accustomed themselves to this mother who not only used cloth diapers but also still breast fed her son, even though she was back at work. 

Hi All,

If you don't have a smoke alarm in almost every room of your house I would venture to say you do not value your family all that much.

Smoke Alarms can be cheap or they can be pretty pricey. I saw some nifty wireless connected ones last night ($45 dollars a pop) but when one goes they all go--that should make sure the house clears out.

I purchased seven, of the cheaper ones that are not wirelessly connected although I do plan to purchase them incrementally.

Hi All,

This one is also from the Lark. It shares the heart warming story of a clergyperson who has decided to hold none of his seminary training back.

Be careful what you wish for!

SAN BERNARDINO "” Pastor John Rainey's sermons have become virtually unintelligible as he constantly references Greek and Hebrew definitions, say parishioners at Oak Creek Presbyterian. On a recent Sunday, only 20 percent of Rainey's sermon was in English.

Hi All,

This is taken from "The Lark"

BIG TIMBER, Mont. "” Without their consent or knowledge, a pastor in rural Montana has sold his church and congregation on eBay for $3 million.

"I finally got good and sick of them," says Tad Marshall, pastor for 15 years who completed the secret sale last week. "This serves them right. All of them."

But many in the church are stunned by the Marshall family's sudden departure.