One year from today, March 30, 2010, is Passover.  (This year, Passover is April 9.)  If my European Neighbourhood Policy and Daniel 9:27 hypothesis is correct, and we are nearly 2½ years into the 70th Week, then the Third Temple (or at least some building in which sacrifices and offerings are performed) should be standing in Jerusalem no later than a year from today.

If not, I will be the first to admit that my seven-year hypothesis (Fall of 2006 to the Fall of 2013) is incorrect.  It will not cause me to doubt the Daniel 9:27 prophecy.  It simply will mean that the timing is off.  However, I still have seen absolutely nothing that would negate or contradict that possibility, and countless things in the past couple of years that seem to support it.

Admittedly, it does seem to be next to impossible that sacrifices and offerings will be taking place in Jerusalem a year from today.  However, I know very well that God is capable of inconceivable, mind-boggling miracles.  I do have 100% faith in that.

Mar. 27, 2009

I really like lasagna, so today I made two of them.  They’re pretty gigantic, because they’re in pans that are 3 inches deep.  I did that because I wanted to put extra ingredients in them, since I want them to last for awhile.  The tops may look burned, but they really aren’t.  The cheese is just short of “crispy,” which is how I like it.

 
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As you can see, I really like garlic, too.  I minced up two whole garlic bulbs, one for each lasagna.  Garlic is one of the most healthful things you can eat.  Although I don’t eat it all that frequently, I easily could.

People who have been around me, after I eat something with a lot of garlic in it, have not complained or looked at me funny yet.  I don’t know if they can’t smell the garlic or if they are just being nice.  Of course, it doesn’t really matter to me what people think.  If they don’t like being near me, I guess they have two choices: 1) leave or 2) eat something with a lot of garlic in it.  I don’t mind sharing my lasagna.

Mar. 24, 2009

Barack Obama gave a lengthy press conference tonight, in an attempt to sell his budget proposals to the public.  This time, he viewed a teleprompter directly in front of him (as opposed to looking right and left at two teleprompters, as he usually does).  It made him appear as though he were looking into the camera and speaking directly to Americans.  But, as usual, he was reading his speech.

         
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After his speech, he took several questions from the audience.  When asked how realistic was the prospect of peace in the Middle East, his answer contained many of the “goals” that are stated in the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument: Israel, an important document between the European Union and Israel, which is part of the European Neighbourhood Policy:

The achievement of lasting peace in the Middle East is a central aim of the EU, whose main objective is a two-State solution leading to a final and comprehensive settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on implementation of the Road Map, with Israel and a democratic, viable, peaceful and sovereign Palestinian State living side-by-side in peace within secure and recognised borders and enjoying normal relations with their neighbours.

If you think Obama is dumb and clueless, you are mistaken.  If you think that Obama sincerely wants to help America out of its financial mess, you also are wrong.  He is a very brilliant man.  He also is one of the greatest deceivers that America, and the world, has ever seen.  I am convinced that he has a globalist agenda in mind and suspect that he may be anticipating a very high position in the eventual world government.  See Barack Obama: False Prophet?

Alex Jones previously presented some of the shrouded activities by the Bilderbergs in a 2 hour 19 minute documentary, Endgame, which was released in 2007.  It is thought, by many, that this group is “behind the scenes” of global financial markets and governments and is on its way to implementing and controlling a one-world government.

Jones’ documentary provides what I believe are plausible explanations for the catastrophic financial meltdown, not only in the United States but worldwide, and the mind-boggling, so-called “remedies” that have gone into effect in the past six months.  It also puts a spotlight on Barack Obama, revealing many things about him that have eluded the observation of most of the public.  The last few minutes of the documentary include very plausible predictions of what may be coming soon.  It is sobering and alarming.

If the information in the documentary is true, it completely supports the principles about which I have written in my commentary, Barack Obama: False Prophet?  If you have the time, I recommend watching and listening to The Obama Deception, although the volume may be somewhat low and might require headphones, especially if there is external noise where you are, when you are listening to it.

Probably one of the next eruptions we can expect to see is that of Mount Redoubt in Alaska, which has been threatening to blow for almost two months.  During the last week of December, 2008, there were several earthquakes underneath Yellowstone Lake (see my Dec. 31, 2008, entry).  Let’s hope that this does not result in an eruption, since Yellowstone is the largest super-volcano on the North-American continent.  Yikes.

In a word, the earth is “groaning.” As we get closer to the end of the age, the following will become more and more true:  “We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.  Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies” (Romans 22,23).

Mar. 15, 2009

I don’t know why shuttle launches fascinate me.  I believe that they are a complete waste of money and time, partly because of this bleak economy, but mostly because we very likely are well over two years into the 70th Week (as per the European Neighbourhood Policy).  If so, this is not the time to be doing advanced and sophisticated tests in space.  There’s really no point in doing so.

         
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Still, I enjoy watching the shuttle take off.  I thought this one was especially spectacular, since it was a night-time launch. I’d love to be the one to press the final button that causes it to blast off.  Wow.

Mar. 13, 2009

Today I made a big batch of stir-fry.  Man, did it turn out great.  I’ll heat up this stuff for dinner for at least a week and never get tired of it.

Here’s my recipe for it: Stir-Fry Garlic Chicken & Vegetables.  I minced up an entire globe of garlic into this batch.  I often use way more garlic than the recipe calls for, as long as I am the only one eating it.  There never can be too much.

Mar. 11, 2009

I don’t know why I am captivated by full moons...just am.  It’s not really a “romantic” thing.  I think I just like to try different settings on my camera.

       
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I guess one thing that fascinates me is that the same side of the moon always faces the earth.  I am certain that this could not happen by chance.  I believe the Grand Designer of the universe did it, to point to His glory.

It is very rare that I will drink a carbonated soda of any type.  This afternoon, I drank a tall glass of hot (green) tea, which I rarely do.  I ate my usual oatmeal and fruit concoction.  Surprisingly, I did not remember to eat dinner tonight.

When I realized that I had forgotten dinner, it was late and I was only mildly hungry.  So I skipped it altogether and actually lost a pound.  Maybe the increased hydration caused that.  I may make this a regular habit.

I still don’t quite get how a dead guy can win an Oscar, but I’m sure that’s just me.  Maybe Hollywood now thinks it has the power to resurrect people from the dead.  Personally, I feel that most who work for the film industry live in a self-deluded fantasy.

Another thing that Ray said is something with which I adamantly disagree.  He indicated that an old earth would imply evolution, so therefore we must live on a young earth.  This is an erroneous assumption.  No matter how old the universe and earth are, even the simplest forms of life could not exist, nor could any species “evolve” into another species, without an Intelligent Designer.

This is not to say that evolution between species has occurred, even with God’s direction.  No such biological changes ever have been discovered, nor will they ever be found, because they do not exist.  And this is in a universe that is about 13.7 years old and on an earth that is about 4.56 billion years old.  It is too bad that so many Christians continue to embrace the fallacy of a universe and earth that are only a few thousand years old.  See my Creation commentary for more.

Feb. 17, 2009

Today, Barack Obama signed the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” into law.  This was after the U.S. Congress voted for it on Friday the 13th (see the Feb. 13, 2009 entry).  I feel that the words at the bottoms of some of the photos below are very significant (especially pertaining to the $787 billion).

         

         
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Obviously, Americans who are captivated, spellbound, enchanted, and mesmerized by Barack Obama are “dancing in the streets.”  Many hope that, now, a rosy, promising, bright economy and happy future are on the horizon.

 
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I’m sorry to say, but this pie-in-the-sky, candy-cane, glitter-dust fantasy is going to evaporate soon; and the stark, harsh reality behind it will materialize.  During his speech, Obama even said, “Today does mark the ‘beginning of the end.’”  I think he probably meant the “end” of the economic downturn.

However, I believe that his words were prophetic in referring to the “end” of the American system of socio-economics, as we know it.  Goodbye capitalism; hello socialism—the “Socialist States of America”!  Even the stock market, tumbling 297.81 points today, seemed to sense that there was something wrong with all of this.

I am convinced that it is time for people, not only in America but worldwide, to begin preparing themselves—emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, and materially—as best they can, for what Jesus identified as the worst time in human history (Matthew 24:21).  Many already have begun by using my Adversity Supplies Basic Check List and stocking up on food and basic necessities.

So far, I have seen absolutely nothing yet that negates my hypothesis connecting the European Neighbourhood Policy and Daniel 9:27.  If I am right, then a Great Depression, along with the prophesied Great Tribulation, are approaching rapidly.  I suspect that the USA will declare itself bankrupt within 1 to 1½ year, thus making the dollar essentially worthless.  Then, most likely, the Amero will become the new currency—this en route to a global currency, on the way to a one-world government.

By the way, this does seem to be a very appropriate day, Friday the 13th, to pass a disastrous “stimulus package.”  I have little doubt that we now will be in for years of “exceedingly bad luck.”

For one thing, I am looking for the explosion of Mount Redoubt in Alaska to take place soon.  I know that if I were Mount Redoubt, I certainly would explode in an outrage of protest of the very extravagant, wasteful, reckless, and imprudent “stimulus package” monstrosity passed by the U.S. Congress today.  Personally, I believe that all who voted for it need to be “instructed” by the Board of Education.

I went to a really fun Superbowl party today.  Even though my team didn’t win, I still had a good time.  There were tons of food and beverages.  The best part was that there were one or two TVs in virtually every room, including the restroom and the patio outside.  So it was virtually impossible to miss a play, or at least a replay.

The main TV in the livingroom was big and had great resolution.  It could be viewed very clearly from all angles, which is an optical marvel.  (Since I love optics, such things fascinate me.)  It also was convenient because I could take photos of the screen off to the side without getting in anybody’s way, although the dimensions of every shot appear distorted.

I enjoyed the 3-dimensional commercials at halftime, which were viewable with the cool red-blue glasses that were handed out to everybody.  Some of the party-goers, who knew that I was an optometric physician, asked me to explain why the images looked 3D with the glasses.  I had to refresh my memory about the optics of how that works.

There was enough healthful food there that I was eating almost constantly.  At one point, I think I stood in the kitchen chomping on raw vegetables and fruits (without the dips) for about 20 minutes, non-stop.  I even took a small bowl of veggies and fruits to munch on all the way home.  I never can get enough of that stuff.  I probably should have been a goat.  You can view my Superbowl photos, or watch a 1½-minute slideshow, if you want.

Jan. 30, 2009

We are enjoying a nice Santa Ana condition here in Southern California.  At least, I certainly am.  It’s been like this for about 2 weeks.  I think this is like a record for the most days in the 80s in January in So. CA.

The warm winds blow in from the Mojave Desert, which is to the east of us, toward the Pacific Coast.  Not only are the temperatures perfect, but the smog gets blown out to sea.  Therefore, the air is relatively clear in all directions.

Of course, I’d prefer that it would be even hotter.  As I recall, the last time it was, during winter, was almost 3 years ago (see the entry for Feb. 8, 2006).  You won’t see me complaining, though, since much of the nation has been in a “deep freeze.”

Here’s a shout-out to all the seagulls who will have to breathe our smoggy air today.

I’ve been asked why San Diego is my favorite city in the USA.  For one thing, all of my favorite things are here—including Thai and Japanese restaurants, coffee shop, radio station, gym, and grocery store.

Besides that, I believe that San Diego has the best year-round climate of any place in the country.  Like, for instance, there aren’t all that many locations that have nice flowers and plants, as well as temperatures in the 70s, in the middle of Winter.  To prove it, I took some photos at Balboa Park today.  View my Balboa Park photos, or watch a 1¼-minute slideshow.

Jan. 20, 2009

Barack H. Obama and Joseph R. Biden have become the 44th President and 47th Vice President, respectively, of the United States.  I will be praying for them.

       

       

       
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You can see a good broad view of it here: Inauguration.  You also can scroll in very close on people (like Obama, who is at the podium).  Put your (mouse) hand on the picture and move it around.  It may not work on some computers, though.

Today, Paul Harvey, Jr., noted that 2008 had record-breaking cyclones, earthquakes, and floods.  It doesn’t surprise me in the least, considering that we now may be well over two years into the 70th Week.  I still have seen absolutely nothing yet negating the possibility that the European Neighbourhood Policy is the fulfillment of Daniel 9:27.

My financial advisor keeps telling me that the stock market is going to turn around, and everything is going to be OK.  I’m not holding my breath.

Jan. 10, 2009

Tonight is a full moon.  It will appear to be the largest moon, as viewed from the earth, in 2009.  Actually, the full moon on December 12, 2008, when it was at its perigee (closest point to the earth), subtended the largest visual angle, as observed from earth, than any full moon since 1993 (and until 2016).

I took a few photos, as the moon was rising, and then later when it was higher in the sky.  I also used various camera settings.

       

       
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Although the moon looks larger to the naked eye when it is closer to the horizon than when it is up high, that is an illusion.  Our brains only think it is larger.

A couple of friends told me today that the Illinois Governor, Rob Blagojevich, has been booted out of office.  That isn’t true, though.  He has been impeached by the IL House of Representatives, but “impeachment” does not mean removal from office.

Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were impeached by the U.S. House of Reps, but they both remained in office.  That is because there were not enough votes in the U.S. Senate to convict them of their impeachable offenses.

In Illinois, the Senate conviction trial of Blagojevich will begin January 26.  Today, the governor gave what I would consider to be a supremely absurd speech about how the House had impeached him because of all the wonderful things he had done for the people of his state, with which they had disagreed.  His speech was very bizarre; I kept expecting the theme from the “Twilight Zone” to start playing in the background.

In reality, Blago was impeached due to mounting evidence of scandalous abuses of power.  Of course, Blago wasn’t really defending himself today against the accusations; he was talking to the Illinois voters, hoping that they possibly might have some positive influence on their state senators, who will be giving him a “thumbs up or down” vote in a few weeks.  I suspect that the majority of voters want him out.

Nevertheless, I do believe that Blago’s appointment of Roland Burris, to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, was legal and valid.  The IL Supreme Court voted that the IL Secretary of State, Jesse White, did not have to sign the paperwork for him to be able to take that seat in Washington, D.C.  Yet, Harry Reid, head of the Senate, keeps insisting that Burris cannot be seated without White’s signature.  What a mucky quagmire.

In addition, President-elect Obama, who initially stated that Burris should not be his replacement (because Blago is enshrouded in fraud and corruption charges), recently has encouraged Reid to change his mind and to allow Burris to be seated in the Senate.  If the Senate cannot solve a SIMPLE legal problem like this, how in the world do they expect to make ANY progress at all in pulling the USA out of its deepest recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s?  Realistically, I do not believe they will be able to do so.

Jan. 1, 2009

All this year, I will keep a 2009 calendar taped up on the wall nearby for quick and easy reference of future and past dates.  It’s not a calendar that I use to write on to remind me of things I need to do; I use my data bank watch for that.

I’ve made the calendar for a few friends, and most of them like using it the way I do.  I also like to keep track of the monthly phases of the moon.  Plus the back of the calendar has a list of holidays and observances for 2009.

If you would like one for yourself, click on each image below and print out the two pages on either side of one piece of paper.  Just change my name, at the top of the calendar page, to your name before you print it.  (The thin gray lines will not show up when you print the pages).

 

Also, if you have an interest in reading the Bible from Genesis to Revelation during 2009, go to my Dec. 31, 2007 entry for more information, including a Chronological List of Bible Passages list to check off as you read.  If you haven’t read the whole Bible before, now would be a good time.  I re-read it again in 2008, along with a friend who posted a Bible Study at his website.