You already know, but you probably didn’t know it had a name! As nearly as I am able to tell, my uncle Frank coined the name. Anyway, a “smoodock” is something used to get one’s attention. One does it by holding back one’s index finger with one’s thumb. It looks similar to the position one’s fingers take, when making the OK sign. The difference is, pressure is placed upon the thumb with the index finger. Next, one places one’s hand about two inches from the head of the person whose attention one desires to have. The thumb acts like a trigger and releases the index finger, whose constant pressure against the thumb, now causes it to come crashing against the head of the one who has not been paying attention.

My uncle Frank used this on me quite often when I was acting up. It was never meant to hurt, but it sure was effective in getting me to listen up.

This blog isn’t written for the purpose of hurting anyone who reads it. It is not my intention to cause anyone any pain. However, I believe some of the things I have come to understand in the Bible over the years, at times, take a different approach to understanding God or what he has said, than what I had been taught in traditional circles, or by most modern day authors. It was like a “smoodock” for me. Perhaps what I have to say will affect you in a similar fashion.

God be with you all, and may his word richly bless you.