Del/Fino - Believing in a Higher Standard

Today is a New Day

2015-09-21T22:10:00.001-07:00

Today is the first time I have been on my blog in years.

Yes Years.

Let me fill you in. I am now married. We have a blended family of eight kids. The oldest two are on their own. Five kids live in the home full time, one we share custody of with her mom. So to clarify one child from my previous marriage three from my wife's previous marriage and two magical little twin girls who were conceived on our wedding night.

Mid July I was laid off from my job. I was offered another job, sans the benefits and a huge pay cut. I felt it was time to move on. I am job hunting, looking for the right job. And getting back to writing and school.

And playing House Husband. Today I worked with the twins on shaking hands and saying "Nice to Meet You", of course they only babel, but it isn't to early to teach manners. I absolutely love when they shake hands with each other.

It is late now, just after 11:00 PM here. Everyone is asleep and I get a few minutes on the computer.

So what is this blog going to be? A work in progress.

Who knows what it will mutate into, right now it is an opinion blog, along with tips on how to make your life better, the lives of the people around you better and hopefully you will check out some of the articles, and videos that I will post links to.

I hope you decide to follow me on this adventure....Who knows where it will take us.

So Earlier today I was checking out Facebook (ever hear of it?) and I came across a Meme of the Atomic Bomb, It said something to the effect that Japan has been at peace with America since WWII, and it was time to make peace with Islam. Maybe you have seen it? I felt immediately enraged. We are not at war with a Religion, we are at war with Terrorist, and Terror can come from any creed. I wrote a blog earlier today talking about it. Hope you take a glance, I won't go over it again here but I felt it needed said.

(Eating Peanuts and Sunflower Seeds while I type, that's kind of healthy right?)

I wrote a couple articles on another website and linked to them on another blog today. They talked about how to convert DVD movies so they will play on your computer, Phone, Tablet, etc. I found a couple software programs that work well and can do it for free. Free is always good.

Hope you check them out.

I will be back to ramble at you tomorrow.

TTYL

Jim

Give a shout out if you are a #FANOFJIM (My wife has more then me right now)

Converting DVD movies to Digital Files

2015-09-21T21:42:00.003-07:00

Physical Media is becoming more and more a thing of the past. Many people wonder how to convert their media to digital files to play on their computer, Iphones, Androids, video game systems and more. It really is easier then most people think and very possible to do for free. Check out this series of articles on Converting your DVDs!

Converting Your DVDs for FREE!

Why be Anti-Islam?

2015-09-21T21:24:00.003-07:00

While in California last month, I had a man attempt to convert me to Islam. I have been seeing a lot of post about rid America of Islam and Muslims. To be honest it kind of sickens me.

I AM A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN. I may not be a bible thumping, judge you, act perfect kind of guy some believe Christians are. I believe in Jesus Christ, I believe he died for my sins, rose again and walks with me.

That said. I am sickened by the lack of respect for Islam. As I said I was approached by a man, he wasn't wearing traditional clothes, he wasn't even of middle eastern decent.

He was a homeless man, who said I looked depressed and asked if I wanted to talk about it.

At the time I was a little home sick, very tired but not depressed. But he tried to make my day better, and asked for nothing in Return.

Yes there are extremist out there, there are in any religion, those who force their beliefs on others, either by force, intimation, or being assigned to a place of power.

This happens with non believers too.

I have never seen someone change their faith (or gain one) by anything other then love.

I love God, therefore I love the people in my life, to please God.

I didn't convert to Islam, but I did respect the man who introduced me to it.

2012-06-18T12:59:00.001-07:00

John Carter, Don't Miss it Twice.

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2012-06-16T14:48:00.001-07:00

Are You Suffering From Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? The Signs and Symptoms:

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2012-06-13T21:39:00.001-07:00

The Newest Chapter in the Fantasy Serial Novel Heart of Adventure by J.C. Delfino III

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2012-06-12T09:22:00.001-07:00

Students: How to cite your paper with Word 2010

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2012-06-09T16:33:00.001-07:00

Author Page for J.C. Delfino III Articles, Poems and Short Stories.

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2012-06-07T15:50:00.001-07:00

My ten step program for weight loss

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2012-06-06T21:35:00.001-07:00

What would you think of women being drafted into the military?
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2012-06-03T21:41:00.001-07:00

Here is one of my most popular flash fiction stories, Candy.

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2012-06-03T15:51:00.001-07:00

An article I wrote about why parents lose their parental rights in court.

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2012-06-03T14:37:00.001-07:00

How happy are you today? Take this quick poll.

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2012-06-02T16:26:00.001-07:00

Part one of the Vampire Addict Story

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2012-06-01T15:15:00.001-07:00

A look at the cyberbullying problem.

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2012-06-01T15:13:00.001-07:00

My Newest Article, take a look and tell me what you think.

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2012-05-11T23:57:00.001-07:00

More on the Vampire Series

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2012-05-11T23:52:00.001-07:00

The Psychological review of Total Recall (1990's Edition) http://ping.fm/orR9M

2012-05-11T22:17:00.001-07:00

Started Writing online and making money at it, maybe you know better ways of doing it? You can share here.

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2012-05-11T21:47:00.001-07:00

Part 5 of the Fantasy Story Heart of Adventure (links to 1-4 in story)

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2012-05-10T17:35:00.001-07:00

Faith, Prayer and Healing, scientifically proven, is there more here then meets the eye?

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2012-05-10T17:25:00.001-07:00

Targeted by a Cyber Bully

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2012-05-10T17:23:00.001-07:00

Mentoring Today's Teens

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2012-05-10T17:20:00.001-07:00

A review about the wonderful movie, The Ultimate Gift.

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2012-05-09T18:28:00.001-07:00

How I dropped from 250 pounds down to 175

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