Which is it?

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We have been told that an optimist will say the glass is half full.  I can, and do believe that to be true.

They’ve also told us that the pessimist will say the glass is half empty.  That also computes.

Is it that simple?  Can it be a question of “Half empty or half full?”  Life is seldom that straight forward and we can see the evidence all around us.

After looking at the results of recent political polling, I have a suspicion.  I’m guessing that 30 some percent of Americans would respond, “Undecided.”

But I know that all of these are merely opinions.  So take your pick.

If you want to be objective you need to turn to an engineer.  The kind of person who has “feet on the ground,” and who is very practical.

An engineer will tell you the obvious.  The glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

I’m with the engineer.  How about you?

Look! Up in the Sky

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Psalm 19 New Living Translation (NLT)

The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.
Day after day they continue to speak;
    night after night they make him known.
They speak without a sound or word;
    their voice is never heard.
Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,
    and their words to all the world.

God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.
It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding.
    It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
The sun rises at one end of the heavens
    and follows its course to the other end.
    Nothing can hide from its heat.

Meanwhile, here in Michigan it seems like we’ve entered a rainy season.  I’d like to have it warmer and drier.  A short while ago there was sleet falling from the sky and impacting on my office window.