The Writing on the Wall

(Taken from the Picture Bible, David C. Cook, Publisher.)

I consider myself fortunate, as I was introduced to Bible stories early in my clergy home.  It was a simple way of presenting them, through cartoons.

But I find a sort of comfort in reviewing them, because the idea of either mad or incompetent "King" is honestly reported. No excuses.  

So, we can refer to them, now and again, to find out where certain expressions come from.  

The King was upset, due to "the Writing on the Wall" and asked 
 Daniel to interpret.

The Cheeks of a Blue Fish

Why share this? It reminded me of when I was a naive kid just out of Luther College, my brother's former father-in-law told me a tall tale, at a restaurant, about filet mignon. He said, it was "the cheeks of a blue fish", and I believed it. 
He asked me how it tasted.
I said, "It tastes like beef". 
He replied, "well, sometimes the cheeks are so thick, they taste like beef."
"Really?"
"Yes, and sometimes, they've been known to go on land and carry a walking stick." 
At this point, my cousin, at the table, involuntarily spit out his drink.

Close "Call"

After Yoga, 🧘‍♀️attempted Christmas shopping at my favorite book shop, and it was like a magical fairy land for kids' stuff👧...
But then, after consulting with my other 1/2 🧔on my cell, drove intently toward home, 🚗and attempted getting chicken on Sr. discount. This involved getting there before 9 p.m. 
One car was in front of me, as the clock ⏰was ticking: "Yeah, I'd like Famous", 8:54, "What do you have in Famous?" 8:55, "Sides?" "Yeah, I'd like beans."🍲8:56, "No, I changed my mind; make that Mac 'n Cheese."🧀 8:57...sweat, sweat...😢 "Will that be it?" "What did you say you had in Famous?" (unintelligible) "Is that it?" 8:58, sweating buckets, now.🥵 "That will be $19.95."
 "Hello?" "Yes, may I take your order?" Whew, and for 1/2 the price, too!😜

New Neighborhood Grocery bellies up

Well, Fresh Market is closing out, had to get a few items, and they deducted half my purchase. 🥰 Of course, I had to leave a token of my esteem...my hat, 💂‍♀️ (which was placed on a post outside, never to be seen again, by me).
 But I did run into a friend from childhood,👧 and we agreed the design and atmosphere wasn't like the old Plumbs, the open and friendly neighborhood market. 
Bill said they must have hired a consultant.👨‍🏫