The past three days have been gorgeous, if not better. Where have days like this been all summer???? Mon we took the kids to Michigan's Adventure, a theme and water park near Muskegon. What a great time! I must have been even more excited than usual since, on the drive home, Michael exclaimed, "Even Grandpa went on six rides!" Actually, when we added them up, it came to eight. I don't care for rides, preferring to watch the kids have their fun. We just got off one of the tunnel water slides and Matt asked me what time I thought it was. We arrived a bit before noon and I thought, "It's about 2:30." Matt thought a bit later than that. I asked a guy with a clock and he said, "It's a little after 4:00." Whoa!!!! We stayed another couple of hours, but time sure did fly.
Michael Holmes and I had a great workout this AM. He's my blind running buddy. We're trying to get us in shape for the Crim 10 Mile, only ten days away (already!). We warmed up a couple of miles, then did 12 short (40-50 yards) hill bursts, followed by 4 longer hills (almost 200 yards). Whew! It rained a bit on us, which was good considering the last three or four weeks we ran in soup, the humidity being so high. So, getting wet from the rain was preferable to getting wet from the humidity. I did "schweat" a lot, though, even this AM.
I like food (excepting vegetables, which probably aren't real food; try this: throw out some squash or zucchini or tomatoes and watch how animals won't touch them!). It can be eats such as pizza from De Luca's or Buddy's, seafood linguine at Antonio's, pork fried rice from Phooey's, or corned beef pitas from Jennifer's. Holden's or Chicken Shack fried chickie is heavenly. (KFC, I think, has lost me--likely when it changed from transfats. The food Nazis are going to ruin everything.) I love Subway's toasted tuna grinder, with only lettuce and tomato, and Jimmy John's hunter's roast beef grinder (only mayo, lettuce, and tomato). I don't think I'd turn down a Wendy's double stack, certainly not for 99 cents. But even the simple, make-at-home stuff is just great! How about grilling natural-casing franks (Kowalski or Koegel) or a peanut-butter-and-jelly!?!? Oh, yummy! Without all that exercise and yard work, I'd likely weigh 300 lbs!
On that same note, how disappointing is it to go to a restaurant, hungry and ready for something delectible (maybe or maybe not so salubrious) and get a mediocre meal? We had that happen the other night, at Friday's. I find that often to be the case at these types of restaurants--Red Robin, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Chilis, Applebees, etc. The food is OK, but not worth writing home about, certainly not nearly as good as the above places. I suppose it's the nature of the type of restaurant and not really anyone's fault. That's why, when K suggests those places, I shy away unless backed in a corner. I never recomment or suggest them.
OK, call me crazy, but I enjoy mowing the lawn. I've said it before, but cutting the grass yesterday afternoon/evening was fun, yep, fun. No, I don't have a tractor or even a self-propelled mower. I supply the power! I was tired yesterday and wondered if I should wait a day, but was glad I didn't. Of course, a beer right out of the freezer afterward didn't hurt at all!
I don't care for red wines or, for that matter, most whites (the exceptions being Rieslings and Piesporters, perhaps Grewurtztraminers). But I enjoy cherry wine. Go figure.
Speaking of meals that disappoint, what about books? I just finished a slue of Vince Flynn/Mitch Rapp books. Just terrific, they are. I also enjoy Jack Higgins, esp his hero of the last decade or so, Sean Dillon. That said, his latest, At the Wolf's Door, is a bit of a disappointment. Oh, the plot (do these types of books qualify as having plots?) or storyline is OK, entertaining enough (although not as riveting as past books of Higgins/Dillon). But it's not as well written. It's especially lousy with the grammar and syntax--lots of run-on sentences, esp. Maybe I just notice them and others don't. But they interrupt my reading/train of thought. When I see them my mind goes a bit haywire, almost as reading a sequence of numbers and find one egregiously out of place. Again, maybe that's just me.
OK, the dryer buzzer just went off and it's time to fold some clothes.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
????
Sometimes I think I'm missing something (no, not a brain, though maybe that's so). I "just don't get it." This time it's the mosque-building near the World Trade Center bombings. I blogged about this several times, but....
If I have this right, NYC mayor Bloomberg doesn't want to look into who is funding the mosque construction, but Speaker Pelosi does want to look into who is funding opposition to building it. is that it? Huh???? (Although I find much to disagree with in Jonah Goldberg's Liberal Fascism, what he rights explains this to a tee.)
And the President talks of this as an issue of "religion freedom," likening it to the beliefs of our Founding Fathers. He must not have taken any US History courses at Columbia (if he really attended) and Harvard. I have also noted before that he doesn't seem to be the brightest bulb on the block (although the media would have us think he's the reincarnation of Albert Einstein--he's not). It's interesting that I read two online op-ed pieces this AM that suggested Obama isn't all that bright, using some of the arguments I have in this blog. No, I'm not blowing my own horn; I just think his intellectual deficiencies are pretty obvious.
Let's remember to "take out the garbage" in November!
If I have this right, NYC mayor Bloomberg doesn't want to look into who is funding the mosque construction, but Speaker Pelosi does want to look into who is funding opposition to building it. is that it? Huh???? (Although I find much to disagree with in Jonah Goldberg's Liberal Fascism, what he rights explains this to a tee.)
And the President talks of this as an issue of "religion freedom," likening it to the beliefs of our Founding Fathers. He must not have taken any US History courses at Columbia (if he really attended) and Harvard. I have also noted before that he doesn't seem to be the brightest bulb on the block (although the media would have us think he's the reincarnation of Albert Einstein--he's not). It's interesting that I read two online op-ed pieces this AM that suggested Obama isn't all that bright, using some of the arguments I have in this blog. No, I'm not blowing my own horn; I just think his intellectual deficiencies are pretty obvious.
Let's remember to "take out the garbage" in November!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Just Plain Wrong
I hesitated to use "Just Plain Wrong" because it's become so trite and trendy, like "I'm so laughing" and "I'm totally...." But, I'm not in the mood to think about it--today.
What has me riled this day is the proposed mosque to be built near the WTC. C'mon. It should not be allowed to happen. Just because we can do something doesn't mean we should. What would the Japanese say about a new McDonald's to replace the Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial? For that matter, what about a Japanese memorial at Pearl Harbor?
And where are the "sensitivity people" with all this? They are the ones talking all of the time about "feelings" and "respect." How sensitive is it to build a mosque near the WTC? I know, I know, for once, they will actually cite the Constitution and its protections/provisions concerning freedom of expression--religion and speech. (Their, not "there," selective use of the Constitution reminds me of school administrators' selective use of the bargaining agreement. If it was something they wanted, the contract could be ignored. If it was something we wanted, the letter of the contract had to be followed. No, don't ask what about the union--it never wanted to make waves.) Of course the Constitution protects freedom of speech and religion. But there are zoning ordinances that could be used to prohibit the mosque at such an emotional, sensitive place. After all, I can't raise a horse in my yard. My neighbor can't open a firing range in his yard. There are local ordinances to consider. What can't a man or woman have more than one spouse? But what about the Constitutional guarantees of private property and religious freedom in these cases? Local government or the courts have, seemingly, abridged the Constitution's guarantee of personal rights. I'm not an advocate of absolute rights, not at all. I think the above restrictions are sensible and correct. I have no quarrel with them.
I think it's necessary to consider motives. Exactly why does the mosque need to be built right here? Can't brotherhood and cooperation among religions be served if the mosque is a mile or two away? What message is really being sent? How many people will read peaceful intentions in this vs a slap in the face, a flaunting of our rights? What will be the reaction of the Muslim world? Does anyone in his/her right mind think the Islamists will come to their senses and say, "Hey, those Americans are really nice people! Wow, they are letting us build a mosque right where we murdered more than 3,000 people. Hey, let's become friends with them."? Or, more likely, will their reaction be, "What fools, those Americans! They are weak, with no spine. We kill several thousand of them, throw their economy into a shambles, and yet they let us build one of our own mosques as a memorial to our attack."? Hmmm...I wonder if anyone has thought of cells being recruited and trained in these mosques. Where do you think that stuff is being done? The extremists must be laughing, "Now we can create cells right where we attacked the Americans!" Maybe, maybe not, but....
That we can do something doesn't mean we should do it. That's something for the President, mayor of NYC, and others advocating the construction of such a mosque to consider.
What has me riled this day is the proposed mosque to be built near the WTC. C'mon. It should not be allowed to happen. Just because we can do something doesn't mean we should. What would the Japanese say about a new McDonald's to replace the Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial? For that matter, what about a Japanese memorial at Pearl Harbor?
And where are the "sensitivity people" with all this? They are the ones talking all of the time about "feelings" and "respect." How sensitive is it to build a mosque near the WTC? I know, I know, for once, they will actually cite the Constitution and its protections/provisions concerning freedom of expression--religion and speech. (Their, not "there," selective use of the Constitution reminds me of school administrators' selective use of the bargaining agreement. If it was something they wanted, the contract could be ignored. If it was something we wanted, the letter of the contract had to be followed. No, don't ask what about the union--it never wanted to make waves.) Of course the Constitution protects freedom of speech and religion. But there are zoning ordinances that could be used to prohibit the mosque at such an emotional, sensitive place. After all, I can't raise a horse in my yard. My neighbor can't open a firing range in his yard. There are local ordinances to consider. What can't a man or woman have more than one spouse? But what about the Constitutional guarantees of private property and religious freedom in these cases? Local government or the courts have, seemingly, abridged the Constitution's guarantee of personal rights. I'm not an advocate of absolute rights, not at all. I think the above restrictions are sensible and correct. I have no quarrel with them.
I think it's necessary to consider motives. Exactly why does the mosque need to be built right here? Can't brotherhood and cooperation among religions be served if the mosque is a mile or two away? What message is really being sent? How many people will read peaceful intentions in this vs a slap in the face, a flaunting of our rights? What will be the reaction of the Muslim world? Does anyone in his/her right mind think the Islamists will come to their senses and say, "Hey, those Americans are really nice people! Wow, they are letting us build a mosque right where we murdered more than 3,000 people. Hey, let's become friends with them."? Or, more likely, will their reaction be, "What fools, those Americans! They are weak, with no spine. We kill several thousand of them, throw their economy into a shambles, and yet they let us build one of our own mosques as a memorial to our attack."? Hmmm...I wonder if anyone has thought of cells being recruited and trained in these mosques. Where do you think that stuff is being done? The extremists must be laughing, "Now we can create cells right where we attacked the Americans!" Maybe, maybe not, but....
That we can do something doesn't mean we should do it. That's something for the President, mayor of NYC, and others advocating the construction of such a mosque to consider.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Fri Musings
Can it get any muggier out there? Just sitting in the shade on the deck, reading a book, and I was covered with "schweat." Of course, Matt would say, "If you'd sweat like a normal person...."
If my math is correct, 1 out of 7 (14%) of Americans have a Social Security Number that is held by at least another person. Some have half a dozen or more who have the same SSN! Isn't that just great? And we are supposed to trust these people, who have already ruined Social Security and Medicare, with our health system?
Speaking of ObamaCare, a letter-to-the-editor in today's newspaper extolled the new health care plan as "beneficial." Well, "beneficial" to whom? I wonder if it's a coincidence that the letter's author runs a major, a very major, hospital in Detroit. I wonder how much gov't money, right now through Medicare and Medicaid, his hospital gets--and how much more it gets because gov't is involved. "Beneficial?" Hmmm.... Is that beneficial to the 85-90% of Americans who already have health insurance? If the gov't just bought health insurance for the 10-15% who don't have it, I wonder if that would be cheaper, a lot cheaper, than this monstrosity of a bill. After all, had the gov't just bought out the failed mortgages of those unable (or unwilling, probably a lot more than one might reckon, those who saw a chance to take advantage of the system) to pay, it would have been cheaper than the buyout.
Did you see the film clips of the AZ Congresswoman who asked Gen Petraeus if his war effort was "green enough," "friendly to the environment?" Who is this Bozo? How did she get elected? That said, I think we have a number of elected representatives here in Michigan who are equally "Bozo-like."
How did Bill Lucas, when he ran for governor in '86, I think, get trounced by Bill Blanchard 68% to 32%????? Lucas had experience, smarts, is black (Detroit, were you paying attention? That's not me, but you from your words, your voting records, etc.), and was an ideal candidate. Is it just that he switched parties, from Dem to Rep? Are voters that blindly allegiant to the parties? If so, that is frightening.
Can we really "throw out the trash" (thanks for the term, Ron Bussey!) in November? I'm not sure the primary results indicate that voters will do that. I hope so. But it's not enough to just replace the Bozos with people who won't do the same things; we need to elect those who will repeal all of the deleterious legislation before it's too late.
Can you imagine a principal of a public school writing, "Send there records to...?" I can and I can't. Practically, surely I can. But, in my heart, I can't. Don't these people have educations? Are they that ignorant? Regardless, they are running the public schools--into the ground, recent acclamations of higher test scores be damned. (I've written about test scores and their rotten influences on real quality education. But, of course, it's the education-types' fault; they ruined the schools so much, they couldn't be trusted. Hence, the cry for testing.) But who ever listens(ed) to me? Mr. Mung is just "negative," "not a team player," etc. Meanwhile, those ruining the schools go merrily along--"La la la la la...." and nobody is any the wiser (or cares).
So, what is the prosecutor in Detroit doing bringing charges against the guy who shot and killed someone who broke into his house to steal things? What a joke! One might argue that a person breaking and entering doesn't deserve to die. Then he shouldn't chance Fate by breaking into another's house, stealing things. And what about the terror the criminal brought into the homeowners' lives, the fear every time they enter their (or "there" in "principal spelling") homes? I suppose that doesn't count for anything? Oh, I'm sorry--the felon probably had a hard life or a difficult childhood or was really a nice guy except for this. Yeah, right.
Oh, there's more, but....
If my math is correct, 1 out of 7 (14%) of Americans have a Social Security Number that is held by at least another person. Some have half a dozen or more who have the same SSN! Isn't that just great? And we are supposed to trust these people, who have already ruined Social Security and Medicare, with our health system?
Speaking of ObamaCare, a letter-to-the-editor in today's newspaper extolled the new health care plan as "beneficial." Well, "beneficial" to whom? I wonder if it's a coincidence that the letter's author runs a major, a very major, hospital in Detroit. I wonder how much gov't money, right now through Medicare and Medicaid, his hospital gets--and how much more it gets because gov't is involved. "Beneficial?" Hmmm.... Is that beneficial to the 85-90% of Americans who already have health insurance? If the gov't just bought health insurance for the 10-15% who don't have it, I wonder if that would be cheaper, a lot cheaper, than this monstrosity of a bill. After all, had the gov't just bought out the failed mortgages of those unable (or unwilling, probably a lot more than one might reckon, those who saw a chance to take advantage of the system) to pay, it would have been cheaper than the buyout.
Did you see the film clips of the AZ Congresswoman who asked Gen Petraeus if his war effort was "green enough," "friendly to the environment?" Who is this Bozo? How did she get elected? That said, I think we have a number of elected representatives here in Michigan who are equally "Bozo-like."
How did Bill Lucas, when he ran for governor in '86, I think, get trounced by Bill Blanchard 68% to 32%????? Lucas had experience, smarts, is black (Detroit, were you paying attention? That's not me, but you from your words, your voting records, etc.), and was an ideal candidate. Is it just that he switched parties, from Dem to Rep? Are voters that blindly allegiant to the parties? If so, that is frightening.
Can we really "throw out the trash" (thanks for the term, Ron Bussey!) in November? I'm not sure the primary results indicate that voters will do that. I hope so. But it's not enough to just replace the Bozos with people who won't do the same things; we need to elect those who will repeal all of the deleterious legislation before it's too late.
Can you imagine a principal of a public school writing, "Send there records to...?" I can and I can't. Practically, surely I can. But, in my heart, I can't. Don't these people have educations? Are they that ignorant? Regardless, they are running the public schools--into the ground, recent acclamations of higher test scores be damned. (I've written about test scores and their rotten influences on real quality education. But, of course, it's the education-types' fault; they ruined the schools so much, they couldn't be trusted. Hence, the cry for testing.) But who ever listens(ed) to me? Mr. Mung is just "negative," "not a team player," etc. Meanwhile, those ruining the schools go merrily along--"La la la la la...." and nobody is any the wiser (or cares).
So, what is the prosecutor in Detroit doing bringing charges against the guy who shot and killed someone who broke into his house to steal things? What a joke! One might argue that a person breaking and entering doesn't deserve to die. Then he shouldn't chance Fate by breaking into another's house, stealing things. And what about the terror the criminal brought into the homeowners' lives, the fear every time they enter their (or "there" in "principal spelling") homes? I suppose that doesn't count for anything? Oh, I'm sorry--the felon probably had a hard life or a difficult childhood or was really a nice guy except for this. Yeah, right.
Oh, there's more, but....
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Random Thoughts
We stopped at DeLuca's for pizza this afternoon. Oh, yummy!!! I like Antonio's, Buddy's pizzas a lot, a whole lot. But DeLuca's is my favorite, by far! It has real pepperoni, the real stuff! You know, the real pepperoni is the smaller stuff, with more bite, the type that curls up upon baking and hold the grease. Talk about HEAVEN!!!! We even talked with Willie, my brother-in-law's cousin about it afterward. The antipasto was also delicious; we finished every bit of it, too. And, Nicki was nice enough to give us two complimentary canolis, which complemented the meal quite nicely. If you've never tried DeLuca's pizza, do yourself a favor and get down there. For us, it's quite a drive, so we only get down half a dozen times a year or so. It's at the NW corner of Inkster and Warren in Dearborn Hts (I believe it's Dbn Hts).
So, the Lions' #1 is holding out--or so I read in the newspaper while eating leftover DeLuca's pizza! The intimation is that he's been offered about $40 million over five years, but his agent is holding him out for another $2 million or so. Gimme a break! Read my earlier posts to see what I think of that.
I see one of the lib writers in Sunday's newspaper continues to show why he shouldn't be a writer. I wonder if the newspaper runs his column to show libs in a bad light. Even if that's not the purpose, that's how it comes out. This week he excoriates the conserv blogger who apparently was critical of the NAACP, using the USDA worker's words (out of context?), accusing it of being racist. Well, the lib columnist rips the blogger for taking things out of context, assuming what was really meant, etc. Then, later in his column, he does exactly the same thing, taking words from, I think, Sarah Palin (?), and assuming what she really meant by them. At least play fair....
I had another person, quite a few over the past month or so, who asked, without any provocation at all, "Have you seen the number of obese people walking around?" The ensuing conversation led one other person to say he saw an article that stated, at the present rate of increasing obesity, fully 50% of the population will be obese, not overweight, but obese, he said the article stated, within two years. It can't be ignorance because everyone knows how detrimental obesity is to quality and longevity of life.
That said, I noted my brother-in-law is looking very good these days. He's lost 78 lbs since winter--by exercising and watching his diet. The change in him is remarkable, both visually and in his demeanor/moving around. I'm glad for him. I hope he continues with it and then maintains that healthy weight.
Coups this week, I spent $3.61 for a $122.74 grocery bill. Now, I did have a lot of bottles and cans, but nowhere near $119. It was buy 10 items for a dollar each and get the 11th free. Well, on about a dozen of them, I had 50-cent coups, making them free. Almost all of the others I had some other coups. I think of the 22 items I purchased, I paid a total of less than $10. I had 3 $3 coups for $3.19 automatic dishwasher detergent. Yogi coup, 50 cents off 6, etc. And I found my glucosimine and chondroitin supplements $13 off and I just happened to take a $5 coup--pure luck, but I got the $22 supplements, about two months worth, for a pittance. It was one of my best hauls. Not many deals this week, so I likely won't be grocery shopping.
Remember, Tue is primary day--vote out the bums! Retake our government!
So, the Lions' #1 is holding out--or so I read in the newspaper while eating leftover DeLuca's pizza! The intimation is that he's been offered about $40 million over five years, but his agent is holding him out for another $2 million or so. Gimme a break! Read my earlier posts to see what I think of that.
I see one of the lib writers in Sunday's newspaper continues to show why he shouldn't be a writer. I wonder if the newspaper runs his column to show libs in a bad light. Even if that's not the purpose, that's how it comes out. This week he excoriates the conserv blogger who apparently was critical of the NAACP, using the USDA worker's words (out of context?), accusing it of being racist. Well, the lib columnist rips the blogger for taking things out of context, assuming what was really meant, etc. Then, later in his column, he does exactly the same thing, taking words from, I think, Sarah Palin (?), and assuming what she really meant by them. At least play fair....
I had another person, quite a few over the past month or so, who asked, without any provocation at all, "Have you seen the number of obese people walking around?" The ensuing conversation led one other person to say he saw an article that stated, at the present rate of increasing obesity, fully 50% of the population will be obese, not overweight, but obese, he said the article stated, within two years. It can't be ignorance because everyone knows how detrimental obesity is to quality and longevity of life.
That said, I noted my brother-in-law is looking very good these days. He's lost 78 lbs since winter--by exercising and watching his diet. The change in him is remarkable, both visually and in his demeanor/moving around. I'm glad for him. I hope he continues with it and then maintains that healthy weight.
Coups this week, I spent $3.61 for a $122.74 grocery bill. Now, I did have a lot of bottles and cans, but nowhere near $119. It was buy 10 items for a dollar each and get the 11th free. Well, on about a dozen of them, I had 50-cent coups, making them free. Almost all of the others I had some other coups. I think of the 22 items I purchased, I paid a total of less than $10. I had 3 $3 coups for $3.19 automatic dishwasher detergent. Yogi coup, 50 cents off 6, etc. And I found my glucosimine and chondroitin supplements $13 off and I just happened to take a $5 coup--pure luck, but I got the $22 supplements, about two months worth, for a pittance. It was one of my best hauls. Not many deals this week, so I likely won't be grocery shopping.
Remember, Tue is primary day--vote out the bums! Retake our government!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Oh, C'mon
So, Southwest Airlines removed a ticket-paying woman from a recent flight. She was 120 lbs and was taken off the flight so "an obese 14-year old" could have two seats, although he only paid for one seat!!!! I'm serious.
And, a teacher or social worker no doubt, supported the Southwest action, saying the fat guy shouldn't "be traumatized" by being forced off the plane. Right....
On our recent flight to Las Vegas, an obese guy in front of us spilled over, well over, into the two seats next to him. We noted how inconvenient and uncomfortable it was for the two people who paid for tickets only to be squashed/squished for four and a half hours. Ridiculous.
Several flights ago, two fat sisters had aisle seats across from each other. Bopper, I think 7 years old, was carrying on his backpack and bumped into the two obese ladies. Karen mumbled something to me that that grumbled about Bopper bumping in to them. I, loudly enough for them to hear, said, "Well, if they weren't so fat...." I know it was rude of me to say that, but what about them inconveniencing everyone else, not just Bopp, who was trying to get by to their own seats?
And, a teacher or social worker no doubt, supported the Southwest action, saying the fat guy shouldn't "be traumatized" by being forced off the plane. Right....
On our recent flight to Las Vegas, an obese guy in front of us spilled over, well over, into the two seats next to him. We noted how inconvenient and uncomfortable it was for the two people who paid for tickets only to be squashed/squished for four and a half hours. Ridiculous.
Several flights ago, two fat sisters had aisle seats across from each other. Bopper, I think 7 years old, was carrying on his backpack and bumped into the two obese ladies. Karen mumbled something to me that that grumbled about Bopper bumping in to them. I, loudly enough for them to hear, said, "Well, if they weren't so fat...." I know it was rude of me to say that, but what about them inconveniencing everyone else, not just Bopp, who was trying to get by to their own seats?
Friday, July 30, 2010
Just Some Thoughts
Taking a bit of a break from mowing the lawn, front and back; working with the mower; getting the grill set for our dinner/guests this eve; etc. It's been a good, good day and will get even better when the kids get here in about 15 mins! I hope the Codester is with Ash and Bopp!
I don't quite get it. How can Harry Reid be ahead by 2% in Nev???? I don't care how much money he has to spend compared to the finances of his opponent. Who, other than those with their hands out wanting freebies, could possibly vote for him? Of course, the polls might be rigged and would anyone doubt that? I loved that sign in LV, "Dump Reid, Nevada's National Embarrassment." Let's hope Nevadans are fooling the pollsters right now.
And can you believe that they're making deals with Charlie Rangel? Take a wild guess at what would happen to us if our taxes looked like his!!!! What was it Vince Flynn wrote in Separation of Powers, "Those who make the laws don't always think they have to obey the laws." And where is Queen Nancy (Pelosi) who was going to clean up the mess, run the most honest Congress ever? I guess she was playing by the "spozda rule." I understand how she get re-elected--San Francisco.
I am surprised, but not surprised, at the number of career politicians the newspapers, all three, have endorsed in the primary. Of course, the newspapers look down on the Tea Partiers and the common folks. Newspaper people, like politicians, academics, and other media members, are the "anointed," the self-anointed. They are smarter than we are, know what's good for us better than we do, etc. There are a couple of things wrong with that. One, that's not what a democracy is all about. Two, they aren't smarter than we are.
I was talking with a teacher who recently retired. He blathered the same old crap that gets education in hot water so frequently. He talked about how good teachers are, all teachers. When I interjected that teaching can be two things, a noble profession for people who have a passion or a cakewalk for lazy, stupid people, boy, the look I got from him! Teachers and their unions shoot themselves in the foot by trying to claim all teachers are good--or better. I went on a bit of a rampage in an e-mail yesterday, pointing out more than half a dozen teachers who had my sons in class, teachers who should be nowhere near a classroom. And, some of them have won awards and been rewarded with administrative jobs! How pathetic. In fact, I saw where one teacher just received an award and it stunned me. I always thought the guy was very dense, at best. But, as long as a teacher keeps her mouth shut, awards are just a step away, no matter how mediocre or lousy a teacher is. BTW, I could have listed quite a few other teachers who had no business in education.
A pet peeve of mine is when people don't finish food. They order things or fix their plates, but don't eat it all. Don't take so much food; don't order so much or anything. How often do I find open cans and bottles of drinks in the house? Grrrrrr..... I guess it's like everything else, esp DC--if someone else is paying for it....
I think I'm getting a bit tired. I'm 61, but does that mean anything? I've been upwards of 50 miles a week running, 60 or more biking (probably close to 75 this week), cranking up my lifting (not lbs, but reps and sets), and walking a bit. Toss in chasing after the kids, doing yard work, etc. But, it's all good--I enjoy it.
Out to finish with the mower and then read a bit before our guests arrive. Remember to vote next week and throw the bums out!!!!!!
I don't quite get it. How can Harry Reid be ahead by 2% in Nev???? I don't care how much money he has to spend compared to the finances of his opponent. Who, other than those with their hands out wanting freebies, could possibly vote for him? Of course, the polls might be rigged and would anyone doubt that? I loved that sign in LV, "Dump Reid, Nevada's National Embarrassment." Let's hope Nevadans are fooling the pollsters right now.
And can you believe that they're making deals with Charlie Rangel? Take a wild guess at what would happen to us if our taxes looked like his!!!! What was it Vince Flynn wrote in Separation of Powers, "Those who make the laws don't always think they have to obey the laws." And where is Queen Nancy (Pelosi) who was going to clean up the mess, run the most honest Congress ever? I guess she was playing by the "spozda rule." I understand how she get re-elected--San Francisco.
I am surprised, but not surprised, at the number of career politicians the newspapers, all three, have endorsed in the primary. Of course, the newspapers look down on the Tea Partiers and the common folks. Newspaper people, like politicians, academics, and other media members, are the "anointed," the self-anointed. They are smarter than we are, know what's good for us better than we do, etc. There are a couple of things wrong with that. One, that's not what a democracy is all about. Two, they aren't smarter than we are.
I was talking with a teacher who recently retired. He blathered the same old crap that gets education in hot water so frequently. He talked about how good teachers are, all teachers. When I interjected that teaching can be two things, a noble profession for people who have a passion or a cakewalk for lazy, stupid people, boy, the look I got from him! Teachers and their unions shoot themselves in the foot by trying to claim all teachers are good--or better. I went on a bit of a rampage in an e-mail yesterday, pointing out more than half a dozen teachers who had my sons in class, teachers who should be nowhere near a classroom. And, some of them have won awards and been rewarded with administrative jobs! How pathetic. In fact, I saw where one teacher just received an award and it stunned me. I always thought the guy was very dense, at best. But, as long as a teacher keeps her mouth shut, awards are just a step away, no matter how mediocre or lousy a teacher is. BTW, I could have listed quite a few other teachers who had no business in education.
A pet peeve of mine is when people don't finish food. They order things or fix their plates, but don't eat it all. Don't take so much food; don't order so much or anything. How often do I find open cans and bottles of drinks in the house? Grrrrrr..... I guess it's like everything else, esp DC--if someone else is paying for it....
I think I'm getting a bit tired. I'm 61, but does that mean anything? I've been upwards of 50 miles a week running, 60 or more biking (probably close to 75 this week), cranking up my lifting (not lbs, but reps and sets), and walking a bit. Toss in chasing after the kids, doing yard work, etc. But, it's all good--I enjoy it.
Out to finish with the mower and then read a bit before our guests arrive. Remember to vote next week and throw the bums out!!!!!!
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