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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ COPPERMAN ~ January 23, 2011
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Posted on 01/22/2011 5:01:23 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
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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
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; chaplain; military; troopsupport
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To: NYTexan
Good.....d:o)
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posted on
01/22/2011 8:39:30 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: LUV W
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posted on
01/22/2011 8:46:41 PM PST
by
oldteen
To: Kathy in Alaska
Now that looks dangerously delicious!
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posted on
01/22/2011 8:51:31 PM PST
by
NYTexan
To: The Mayor
A Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
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posted on
01/22/2011 9:05:04 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: NYTexan
FREEZING! Actually it is below zero. I want spring.
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posted on
01/22/2011 9:16:59 PM PST
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The Mayor
(Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty!)
To: PERKY2004
Hurrah for sunshine!! Glad you got to get out and go biking.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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posted on
01/22/2011 9:17:07 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; NYTexan
A chocolate lovers dream, or nightmare, depending! :)
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posted on
01/22/2011 9:18:13 PM PST
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oldteen
To: The Mayor
just call Algore and ask for some global warming...
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posted on
01/22/2011 9:28:28 PM PST
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NYTexan
To: unique; USMCPOP; JFoxbear; Dad of Chris Mason; debm29palms
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
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posted on
01/22/2011 9:36:15 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; All; Brad's Gramma; LUV W; AZamericonnie; SandRat
I'm out for tonight!
Have a most Blessed Sunday!
G'night! *HUGS* around!
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posted on
01/22/2011 9:43:28 PM PST
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oldteen
To: Kathy in Alaska; All
Wishing The Canteen A Blessed Lord's Day
Heavenly Father, hold all who serve our country in your loving hands. Protect them while they protect us. Bless them and their families as they serve this nation.
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*Thank You*
To All Who Serve Our Country
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posted on
01/22/2011 10:18:57 PM PST
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MEG33
(God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
To: SoldierDad; vigilante2; PERKY2004; jackv; Jemian; Azbushgal; LUV W; mystery-ak; armymarinemom; ...
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posted on
01/22/2011 10:19:57 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: MEG33
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Meg. Thank you for the prayer for our troops.
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posted on
01/22/2011 11:06:09 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
"But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you." -from THE BIBLE: Luke 24:29-36
Let's Read The Bible: Luke Chapter 24 (Read More...)
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posted on
01/22/2011 11:16:10 PM PST
by
Cindy
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Good morning, Deo....a pleasant weekend so far? Nice weather? ((HUGS))
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posted on
01/23/2011 2:47:43 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; tongue-tied; Defender2; Beagle8U; ...
To our Military -
Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.
Thank you to our Allies.
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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.
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posted on
01/23/2011 2:49:59 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: SandRat
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Sand.
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posted on
01/23/2011 2:52:16 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
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posted on
01/23/2011 2:55:49 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: LUV W
Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, Luv...I know you are enjoying your weekend. d:o)
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posted on
01/23/2011 3:03:25 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?
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posted on
01/23/2011 3:04:23 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
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