Life in United Kingdom

If I were a butterfly  I'd thank you Lord for giving me wings, And if I were a robin in a tree I'd thank you Lord that I could sing, And if I were a fish in the sea I'd wiggle my tail and I'd giggle with glee, But thank you Lord for making me, Me, me, me. For you gave me a heart And you gave me a smile, You you gave Jesus and you made me your child, And I Just thank you Father for making me, Me, me, me. If I were an elephant thank you Lord by raising my trunk, And if I were a kangaroo You know I'd hop right up to you, And if I were an octopus I'd thank you Lord for my fine looks, But I thank you Father for making me, Me, me, me. Chorus If I were a wiggly worm I'd thank you Lord that I could squirm, And if I were a crocodile I'd thank you Lord for my big smile, And if I were a fuzzy wuzzy bear I'd thank you Lord for my fuzzy wuzzy hair, But I just thank you father for making me, Me, me, me.

In the ancient city of Lydda, in Palestine, by the Mediterranean Sea, the king of Lydda a beautiful daughter, and the people of the city were happy and prosperous. But one day a dragon came out of the sea devouring animals and people. The wise men of the city held consultation with the King, and it was agreed that the dragon might be kept at bay if food were provided for it. So each morning an animal was killed and left for the dragon. But as months passed the supply of cattle grew less, until no sheep or other beast remained. Again, the wise men held consultation with the king, and they decided that each day one of the citizens must chosen by lot and offered to the monster, and unfortunately the first lot fell to the King's only daughter. Though the people of Lydda begged the king to relent, and a hundred men offered to take her place, the King declared that the princess must pay the price that chance had laid upon her. It so happened that the young knight George rode that ...

Touch wood or knock on wood is a popular saying to reverse any bad luck that might come your way, due to a recent action you have taken or comment you have made. The superstition is that if someone remarks about something not wished for, or something that has not happened lately, they should immediately touch or knock on wood to avoid the fulfillment of bad luck, or the event not desired. For example, people are likely to touch wood immediately after answering a question in the negative, such as "no, I have not been sick lately." In China, people spit after making a bad luck comment, especially in the Chinese new year season. Touching wood after boasting of one's good fortune, or exemption from bad luck, was thought necessary to keep the streak of good luck intact. Touching wood is also practiced after an activity or event that has gone excessively well. As an example, if you give a good presentation you should touch wood afterwards to continue the success you are ...

I am shocked by my ignorance of British Royal family tree. It's funny that I "thought" Queen Elizabeth II succeeded the crown from her "late husband". I don't know where I get this idea! Edward VIII were forced to abdicate his throne because Mrs. Simpson was a divorcee who would be unacceptable as Queen, which would cause constitutional crisis. This happened to Camilla who were forced to announced promise never to be Queen, because she also was a divorcee, or so I think. *_^

I came across this political correctness disclaimer: Anyone can use these services, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, religion, whether you are male, female, straight, gay or bisexual. I am quite confused by the term "straight", actually straight just means normal sex, but we are at risk to be labeled as sexual discrimination if we use "normal", so "straight" refers to heterosexual (opposite sex) attraction and the people who feel it. Gay is a term for same sex couples and straight is a heterosexual couple.

A Derby Muslim who sued Tesco for religious discrimination after he was asked to handle crates of alcohol has lost his case. Mohammed Ahmed, who worked in a warehouse, said the job was against his Islamic beliefs. The 32-year-old, of Upper Dale Road, Normanton, also accused Tesco of victimisation and harassment during a three-day employment tribunal in Birmingham. His job at the supermarket giant's Lichfield depot involved the transportation of various goods, including alcoholic drinks, on fork-lift trucks. The Saudi Arabian national told the tribunal he was not informed that he would be handling alcohol when he started the job last year. He said he was considering appealing against the decision after being told his legal action had failed. He said:"It's not fair but what can I do? They were not taking into account my religious beliefs. I will consult with solicitors." For more: Derby Express www.Thisisderbyshire.co.uk

Q. Why can't skeletons play music in church? A. Because they have no organs! Q. Why don't skeletons like parties? A. Because they have no body to go with! Q What do you call someone who puts poison in a person's corn flakes? A. A cereal killer! Q. Where do ghosts go on holiday? A. Mali-Boo! Q. Why do witches use brooms to fly on? A. Because vacuum cleaners are too heavy! Q. What is a Mummy's favorite type of music? A. Wrap! Q. How do spiders travel round the world? A. Using the world wide web!

I was given a leaflet by an enthusiasitic brother at the 29 Bus stop, many of the words in the leaflet are familiar, such as Noah's ark, Pharaoh's lost army, Mount Sinai, The cities of Sodom & Gomorrah, but what's Armageddon? One of questions in the leaflet is: "Have you ever wondered if Nostradamas was right? He claimed that the next Pope to come will be during the time of Armageddon! " The Armageddon is a transliteration of the Hebrew "har megiddon", which means literally the "hill of Megiddo". Revelation 16:16: "Then they gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon." Christian people use this place to symbolize the final great battle between good and evil. Many battles were fought at this location because the main trade route went through a mountain pass nearby.