Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ COPPERMAN ~ January 23, 2011

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

COPPERMAN

While walking through San Francisco's Union Square recently I ran into COPPERMAN. He is a street entertainer, a young actor in copper paint from head to toe, who sits motionless as people walk by on the busy street. Many stop, awe-struck to see this statue-like man. You cannot even see him breathing. People leave contributions in his copper pot in appreciation for this fine "performance??"

COPPERMAN sits for 25 minutes at time and then takes a break. During the break he is quite animated and eagerly shares his story with his audience. He told us that it actually strains every muscle in his body trying to keep still for so long. As the clock slowly ticks, time becomes agonizing as his muscles cry out in pain, wanting the relief of moving about. In fact, about ten minutes into the "gig" you can see perspiration beads starting to streak down his face, marring the unusual make-up. The streaking becomes more noticeable and at the end of the 25 minute routine, COPPERMAN explodes off his seat and looks as if he is ready to collapse with exhaustion. Every day is like running a marathon he said. The strain on the body from sitting still, and the mental exhaustion that goes with it, are incredible. This is not a fun job.

I have met many people who wished for the day when they could retire and "just do nothing." They dreamed of a life of complete leisure, not having to work for a living, nor having any responsibilities. Like COPPERMAN, they contemplated a life without having to move about very much. But these people did not realize that having nothing to do can be fun for a few days, or even weeks, but after that the strain of inaction can be overpowering. Let us never have it as our goal to sit like COPPERMAN. KEEP YOUR MIND, HEART AND SPIRIT MOVING! One of the greatest human cravings is the yearning to feel needed, useful, wanted. We must always contribute our unique talents to our families, our Marine Corps & Navy and the world around us. Let us all give freely of our God-given talents and bless others with those great gifts!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

[MS.BEHAVIN]

BB!
*HUG*
yes, we are staying warm.
I would like to have a little “Chat” with Albore regarding global warming..

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Not for the car!
For ME!
LOL

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I don’t blame her, either!
The stick shift feels like it’s stuck in wet cement in this weather..

[mylife]

I prefer a fire.

[Old Sarge]

Good Evening Ladies:

Just got out from dinner (chicken patties and mash’ taters with bug juice).

Maybe not the wind chills of the North, but it’s downright cold here - 23 degrees with a wind chill in the teens.

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Good evening, Sir Knight!
‘Tis very cold indeed!
Do not don thy armor today!
LOL

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I do, too!
That’s why we have one going!
;0)

[mylife]

To warm here for that. ☺

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*sigh*
Stop dat!

[jackv]

Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes for my son, Will!! He is doing very well...serving his country is the the best thing he's ever done and he is a proud American indeed, as he continues to serve at Ft. Huachuca!!!

I'm a pretty proud mom too!! :o)

Thanks so very much!! He will be so touched by your loving support!!

Love you all!!! God Bless You!!

[SevenofNine]

NOT ANYMORE

wsjbreakingnews WSJ Breaking News
The Green Bay Packers are going to the Super Bowl after defeating the Chicago Bears, 21-14 http://on.wsj.com/eGMWky

[SevenofNine]

I just got f***k up tweet just now ROFL so true still f*** up

RodrigoEBR Rodrigo J.
So... Obama not going to the SUper Bowl
4 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[mylife]

Pampers/Jets? Pampers? Steelers?

I didn't mean to reveal my winky...*sob*

[mylife]

Bradshaw: “You beat a division rival, how important to you is that today?”

DUH.

[SevenofNine]

You are bad

BTW Folks it is true Al Jabeeza busted whole Palenstein map on napkin back in da day it on Al Jabezza website

YES I do watch since KCET went independant after January 1 on KCET Worldview news

http://english.aljazeera.net/

[mylife]

Beautiful sunset here tonight

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[MEG33]

Something to go with your coffee

Happy Sunday, Kathy.

[MEG33]

BRrrrrr That’s too cold! Stay safe!