Love “Always” Wins?
“Love always Wins”
I saw that particular phrase on a banner on my daily walk to/from work, and my first thought was . . “not in Tennis”.
I hate absolutes. Maybe its because only Siths deal in absolutes (according to Obi-Wan). But nothing is absolute. Death and Taxes? Not if you believe in a: Frankenstein, b: zombies and c: Jeff Bezos.
I prefer “Love usually Wins”. My wife and kids are a good example of this for me. Rarely do I win any disagreement with my wife because, well, I love her and in the end, I usually end up doing what she wants. (She knows she has this power, by the way.) My son seems to have won as well, with a beautiful, smart and devoted wife, an amazing little daughter, and a pretty good job now that he’s (FINALLY) out of college. OK, full disclosure, he’s not really “OUT” of college . . . he’s now teaching at ISU so, technically . . .
But the really “Love Winner” is my darling Daughter. As I write this, we are preparing for her wedding to a great young man. And love really has won out, because there have been a number (OK . . LOTS) of nay-sayers about this relationship and the speed at which it advanced to this point. Alot of other couples might have given in to the pressure, or allowed it to damage the relationship. Not these two. They KNOW they are meant for each other. They compliment each other (not “you look good today, what’s different” kinda complement). They are the Yin & Yang of relationships. His strengths are her weaknesses and vice-versa. And they balance each other out. WE should all be THAT lucky. And even though I’ve had my concerns and trepidations like any good father would, I’ve been cheering them on and supporting them as much as I can. Otherwise I’d be a hypocrite. I asked my wife (well, she wasn’t at the time) to marry me on our second date. When you know that person is THE ONE, why wait? Buy low . . .sell High. Lock in the bargain. Obviously in my case, the bargain was incredibly one-sided, but then again, she’s the one who can “save us money” by spending it, so her fiscal prowess has always be in question. But I got quite a deal, and it has yielded dividends over and over again for 36 year. I wish my 401K would do that. And that is my prayer, my hope, and yeah, my expectation for these two young people. Maybe they’ll prove me wrong . . .
And Love will Always Win.
Events Calendar
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V.F.W. BINGO
V.F.W. BINGO
V.F.W. Bingo is under NewManagement. We are having BINGO every Tuesday and Thursday night 6:30PM - 10:00 […]
Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition and Benefit
Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition and Benefit
The Smoke on the Water is an annual event that is held in Lynnville, Iowa. This is […]
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JCC Hunter Education Class
JCC Hunter Education Class
Jasper County Conservation will offer a Hunter Education Class and Field Day on Wednesday, August 3 and […]
3 events,
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Resumes July 9th Each week, Friday at 1 PM Address: 702 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA […]
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Bison Day at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Bison Day at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Bison Day is Back! Mark your calendars for this fun, free, family-friendly annual event – Bison Day […]
2 events,
V.F.W. BINGO
Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition and Benefit
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Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Monthly Potluck
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Monthly Potluck
2nd Tuesday of the month at 11 AM Ages 55 and up Bring your own table service […]
8 events,
Newton Masons Pancake Breakfast
Newton Masons Pancake Breakfast
The Newton Masons will be holding their August pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 13th, from 7 till […]
PCM Back to School Open House
PCM Back to School Open House
Welcome back, Mustangs! Join us on Wednesday, August 17th from 5 until 7 pm at all the […]
Maytag Pool Dog Swim
Maytag Pool Dog Swim
The annual Maytag Pool Dog Swim will be held Friday, August 19th from 5:30 until 7:30 pm. […]
Berg Back To School Night 9-1-22
Berg Back To School Night 9-1-22
This year's Back-to-School Night will be an opportunity for families to follow a shortened version of your […]
Frankfest-Do It For The Dogs!
Frankfest-Do It For The Dogs!
The city of Newton and The Friends of Newton Parks present FRANKFEST-Do It For The Dogs! Thursday, […]
12th Annual Prairie City fire Department Car Show
12th Annual Prairie City fire Department Car Show
Sunday, September 25th at the Garden Square. Registration from 9 am until Noon. $20 registration fee. Awards […]
9 events,
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Resumes July 9th Each week, Friday at 1 PM Address: 702 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA […]
9 events,
Newton Masons Pancake Breakfast
Newton Masons Pancake Breakfast
The Newton Masons will be holding their August pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 13th, from 7:00-9:00AM. Pancakes, […]
7 events,
V.F.W. BINGO
Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition and Benefit
PCM Back to School Open House
Maytag Pool Dog Swim
Berg Back To School Night 9-1-22
Frankfest-Do It For The Dogs!
12th Annual Prairie City fire Department Car Show
7 events,
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Resumes July 9th Each week, Friday at 1 PM Address: 702 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA […]
5 events,
V.F.W. BINGO
Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition and Benefit
Berg Back To School Night 9-1-22
Frankfest-Do It For The Dogs!
12th Annual Prairie City fire Department Car Show
6 events,
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Resumes July 9th Each week, Friday at 1 PM Address: 702 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA […]
4 events,
V.F.W. BINGO
Berg Back To School Night 9-1-22
Frankfest-Do It For The Dogs!
12th Annual Prairie City fire Department Car Show
4 events,
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Resumes July 9th Each week, Friday at 1 PM Address: 702 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA […]