I have been laughing at our livestock lately. They are very confused. The chickens have started laying eggs in odd places, like the dog house. The goat has been following the dog around the yard. If the dog isn't around then the goat will eat the dog food. It seems the animals all want to be someone other than themselves. People envy sometimes gets to me too. __________________________________ I have been thanking God for a mild winter. The prayers of many have been heard by the Lord. The price of heating oil, natural gas, and electricity have made many people pile on the clothing and pray for mild weather. Though the Lord seems to have answered this prayer, I wonder what the next prayer will be. The farmers need cold weather to kill the pests so they can have good crops next year. Will our prayers to save money this winter only end in higher food costs this summer and fall? It is so easy to look at the immediate and ignore the long-term. It is hard to think about what is good for the environment and future generations when you are facing a high energy bill. Forgive us Lord for our short-sightedness. Please bless us with the desire and commitment to be far-sighted in our use of your earth.