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Dear Chuck,
At a recent dinner party, I found myself in an awkward situation when the host, a devout atheist, sneezed between spoonfuls of his gazpacho. Without thinking, I said, "God bless you." He gave me a withering look … View more<< >>
CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #275
ASK CHUCK!
Dear Chuck,
At a recent dinner party, I found myself in an awkward situation when the host, a devout atheist, sneezed between spoonfuls of his gazpacho. Without thinking, I said, "God bless you." He gave me a withering look and said, as if to a child, "Golly gee, I sure hope he does." The other guests exploded with laughter, while I imploded with humiliation. To avoid future embarrassment, what is the correct response when an atheist sneezes?
Troubled with ahchoo
Dear Troubled,
First, a little background information. Saying "God bless you" following a sneeze is thought by some to have originated in the sixth century in order to protect the sneezer from falling ill to the bubonic plague. Another possible origin is that people once believed that the devil entered the body during a sneeze and saying "God bless you" could help ward him off. Since the plague has killed something like two hundred million people and the words "God bless you" have, in all likelihood, been said countless times to Glenn Beck, we can safely assume the phrase has no real power against germs or demonic possession. What it does contain is simple human courtesy -- a means by which we express concern for one another. As to how to respond to a sneezing atheist, well, that's easy. Simply say, "Sounds like you're coming down with something, I hope you don't die and rot in a box."
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Knowing your neighbours is one thing, but actually spending time together is to write a much richer story together... an opportunity to have fun, learn more about each other, and recognise that the strings that connect us often run much longer than just the length of our streets.
This month is all… View moreKnowing your neighbours is one thing, but actually spending time together is to write a much richer story together... an opportunity to have fun, learn more about each other, and recognise that the strings that connect us often run much longer than just the length of our streets.
This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn't the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it's the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.
A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary from March 22nd to 31st. To help you get started, we love their suggestions for 10 little and 10 big ways to get involved. (link below)
Let us know how you're celebrating this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZcelebratecommunity
Hi guys, just wondered if there was anyone with Oscar care subsidies available to care for 2 school age girls on a saturday (9-4). Preferably napier south area unless ok to pick up in return for petrol. Very long shot but finding it very difficult to find a carer for a weekend day!
Playcentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow … View morePlaycentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow with your child.
During Playcentre Awareness Week centres around the country throw open their doors so anybody who wants to visit and experience playcentre can. Some centres will be having special events.
If you cannot make a visit during Playcentre Awareness Week, feel welcome to visit any time. New members are always welcome.
With over 420 centres throughout Aotearoa there is one near you.
Good for your child and good for you.
Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.
Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to … View moreSolar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.
Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to learn more.
At Countdown, our buyers travel far and wide, working with our growers to source the very best Grower Fresh produce. And while Hawke's Bay probably doesn’t seem that far when you live there, we go to Ramarama for our lettuce, Gisborne for our sweetcorn, Warkworth for our capsicums and lots … View moreAt Countdown, our buyers travel far and wide, working with our growers to source the very best Grower Fresh produce. And while Hawke's Bay probably doesn’t seem that far when you live there, we go to Ramarama for our lettuce, Gisborne for our sweetcorn, Warkworth for our capsicums and lots of other places for lots of other things.
The market is considerably busy at the moment with qualified buyers wishing to purchase NOW. If you know of anyone that is thinking of selling or require a market appraisal on your property - please give me a call today!
Strong and unstable cold southerlies continue to affect the east of the North Island during today, bringing periods of rain with some heavy falls until early this (Monday) afternoon. The heaviest rain is expected about Hawkes Bay north of Tutira where a Warning remains in force.
This Watch is … View moreStrong and unstable cold southerlies continue to affect the east of the North Island during today, bringing periods of rain with some heavy falls until early this (Monday) afternoon. The heaviest rain is expected about Hawkes Bay north of Tutira where a Warning remains in force.
This Watch is for the possibility of rainfall accumulations approaching warning amounts for the remainder of Hawkes Bay and Gisborne.
Area: Gisborne
Valid: 9 hours from 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday
Forecast: Periods of rain, with some heavy falls. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning amounts.
Area: Hawkes Bay from Tutira southwards
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday
Forecast: Periods of rain, with some heavy falls. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning amounts.
Final call for entries! You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us … View moreFinal call for entries! You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us by this Thursday, Feb 28. To enter: Tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos to mailto:mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz.
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Someone will be killed on the road outside Hawke's Bay's biggest school unless something is urgently done to fix consistent congestion and speeding.
That's the view of Napier Boys' High School principal Matt Bertram who says his greatest fear is that he will be outside when a… View moreSomeone will be killed on the road outside Hawke's Bay's biggest school unless something is urgently done to fix consistent congestion and speeding.
That's the view of Napier Boys' High School principal Matt Bertram who says his greatest fear is that he will be outside when a pedestrian is hit. Read more at NZ Herald
Check out the double choc Mocha cake in the café today 🤤
Chef Nick providing the goods again 👨🏼🍳
#Chocolaaaaaaaate
Check out our 'Safety and Caring' tee by Ash Spittal. If you register for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019, then you'll go into the draw to one of our tees! We have five designs, all by kiwi artists, celebrating the benefits of connected communities. Simply register at our website.
… View moreCheck out our 'Safety and Caring' tee by Ash Spittal. If you register for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019, then you'll go into the draw to one of our tees! We have five designs, all by kiwi artists, celebrating the benefits of connected communities. Simply register at our website.
The 10th annual Neighbours Day Aotearoa is taking place from March 22-31, 2019. Why not challenge yourself to get to know your neighbours this year? You can find out more here.
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