I’ve been on blogger 17 years?!

 That's quite a long time! To put it in perspective, Blogger was launched in August 1999, so 17 years ago would have been around 2008. Over that time, the platform has seen a lot of changes, from its acquisition by Google in 2003 to numerous design and feature updates. It's a great example of a platform with enduring popularity.

Comforter

 

John 14:16 (KJV)

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

Expedient

 

John 16:7 (KJV)

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

God with us

 

Matthew 1:23 (KJV)

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

 4Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 

Psalm 69:29

 

Yeehaw Truck

 Here’s a lighthearted poem about that loud truck moment:

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"The Roaring Beast on Wheels"

I sat in peace, the world was still,
A breeze, a bird, a windowsill.
Then came a sound—a monstrous yell,
Like thunder tripped and rang the bell.

A truck rolled by, all chrome and pride,
Its engine growled, its tires wide.
It didn’t just pass—it made a scene,
Like it was auditioning for a movie screen.

The birds took flight, my coffee shook,
My thoughts ran off to hide in a nook.
And as it vanished down the street,
I swear the ground still tapped a beat.

So here’s to trucks with voices loud,
Who rumble by, all bold and proud.
They may not whisper, glide, or sneak—
But boy, they sure know how to speak!

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Want to turn this into a song or add a funny illustration to go with it?