Not trying to tell you how to live your life, but within the last few weeks many people have shared the same regret--that we didn't ask our parents questions about their lives, hopes, dreams and all that stuff.
So if you're getting on in years, it's time to either talk to your kids or write some of your own history to leave for them. And if you're young, it's time to start asking questions and taking notes. It doesn't matter who does the writing just so it gets recorded for the next generation.
I can tell you this: it's extremely rewrding and will move you from tears to laughing out loud! I can also tell you that it is much easier to share by written rather than spoken word. It gives you a chance to search for just the right descriptive terms or just the right level of emotion.
At the computer when you're all alone you can relive the best of times and the worst of times and realize that you can control the level of honesty and judgment, but somehow you'll not be able to fudge the truth. There would be no point in doing this if it were not a completely open discourse. There's also the possibility that you may want to just ignore a particular incident because it would do no good at this particular point to cause anyone pain--for what purpose?
I haven't reached any critical decision making and I'm almost finished. I'm thinking that with large families it's pretty tough to keep secrets. Somebody's always gonna tell.....
When I decided to do this and told my husband, his reaction was "Well, you'd better hurry up!" When I'm finished I plan to advise the kids that if they want their dad's memories they're going to have to interview him--this is just not his favorite past time. And then I'm going to tell them "You'd better hurry up!"
God bless..........
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Military Morale / Gold Ponzi Scheme?
1-We talked about the morale at the Alamo some time ago but the problem isn't going away. Can you imagine putting your life and limb on the line to fight for the freedom of someone else, as Americans do so well, but how much more difficult that is when you don't feel secure and confident that the American people and the President of the country are supporting you?
He can only be in a win/win situation by supporting the troops. The only people who won't support that action are the extreme left wing voters who have no place else to go. I don't think he can take a chance on an immediate withdrawal, but because of the delay and lives lost because of it he will never get back the support of the military and their supporters. Go figure.
2-Do you get the feeling the Gold market is some kind of Ponzi scheme? Some of the people who have held gold for a long time, buying in at $300 or so are probably selling now, or at least they should be thinking about it. If they wait too long who are they going to sell to when it hits a price so high that no one wants to buy?
Any why is it that advertisers think that if the pitchman or woman speaks with a British accent they have more credibility?
3-Now the Raiders are advertising an interest in the team for sale. How do you think that makes Rush Limbaugh feel? Is there a discrimination suit someplace?
Big speech at West Point Tuesday--
God bless.............
He can only be in a win/win situation by supporting the troops. The only people who won't support that action are the extreme left wing voters who have no place else to go. I don't think he can take a chance on an immediate withdrawal, but because of the delay and lives lost because of it he will never get back the support of the military and their supporters. Go figure.
2-Do you get the feeling the Gold market is some kind of Ponzi scheme? Some of the people who have held gold for a long time, buying in at $300 or so are probably selling now, or at least they should be thinking about it. If they wait too long who are they going to sell to when it hits a price so high that no one wants to buy?
Any why is it that advertisers think that if the pitchman or woman speaks with a British accent they have more credibility?
3-Now the Raiders are advertising an interest in the team for sale. How do you think that makes Rush Limbaugh feel? Is there a discrimination suit someplace?
Big speech at West Point Tuesday--
God bless.............
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Gangs of America/Rare Earth Metals Political Influence
Methinks I owe you an apology. For not having told you I have been writing a book for my kids. September, October and November have been pretty much taken up by that little effort and I'm about 80% there. It probably won't be ready for them by Christmas, but I want to have it ready for print by then.
For that reason I have not put as much time in on the blog as far as research is concerned on the above two subjects. Made a good start on them, but haven't found the time to bring us up to date since first mentioned. There are a few of those topics in the archives and I promise that after the first of the year I will finish the promised Index and try to add to some of the research.
It seems as though we are treading water on some of the political subject matter. Much of the same old, same old. We can't just put them on the back burner, but there really isn't much new until the debate starts and we know what the administration and bureaucrats are planning.
One more item needs to put front and center: Michigan's education problems. Our Thanksgiving dinner table conversation and the after dinner conversation of about an hour and a half was devoted to this subject and one of my kids and his family is a veritable sea of information. We'll go into that as well. Question: Which candidate--gubernatorial, Atty Gen or SOS do you think comes the closest to having some answers on education? If we can't get them talking about it and coming up with ideas and goals, we won't accomplish much.
It's time to light some fires. By the way, have you seen the 7th District Players skit which we put on in front of Mark Schauer's office? It's a bit embarrassing, but we are hoping that you're laughing with, not at, us. It's one way to keep the topics front and center in the mind of the public and voters, if not Cong. Schauer.
Hope your Sunday is relaxing--
God bless............
For that reason I have not put as much time in on the blog as far as research is concerned on the above two subjects. Made a good start on them, but haven't found the time to bring us up to date since first mentioned. There are a few of those topics in the archives and I promise that after the first of the year I will finish the promised Index and try to add to some of the research.
It seems as though we are treading water on some of the political subject matter. Much of the same old, same old. We can't just put them on the back burner, but there really isn't much new until the debate starts and we know what the administration and bureaucrats are planning.
One more item needs to put front and center: Michigan's education problems. Our Thanksgiving dinner table conversation and the after dinner conversation of about an hour and a half was devoted to this subject and one of my kids and his family is a veritable sea of information. We'll go into that as well. Question: Which candidate--gubernatorial, Atty Gen or SOS do you think comes the closest to having some answers on education? If we can't get them talking about it and coming up with ideas and goals, we won't accomplish much.
It's time to light some fires. By the way, have you seen the 7th District Players skit which we put on in front of Mark Schauer's office? It's a bit embarrassing, but we are hoping that you're laughing with, not at, us. It's one way to keep the topics front and center in the mind of the public and voters, if not Cong. Schauer.
Hope your Sunday is relaxing--
God bless............
Friday, November 27, 2009
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The Good: Maybe we're not as cynical as we thought we were. We can tear up at the sight of the perfect landing of the Atlantis at Cape Kennedy.
The Bad: Three seals who are having to defend themselves in Courts Martial to clear their names after being accused by a terrorist of giving him a fat lip.
The Ugly: The First Lady schlepping off an airplane in shorts, sneakers and a big shirt flapping in the breeze. What ever happened to a little dignity?
Is it too much effort to just try to do things right the first time rather than having to correct what are termed "mistakes?" How many mistakes equal a gaff? How many gaffs equal an intentional, almost treasonous activity?
We really have to figure out some way to get the average voter to take things just a little more seriously. Right?
Have a good weekend--
God bless............
The Bad: Three seals who are having to defend themselves in Courts Martial to clear their names after being accused by a terrorist of giving him a fat lip.
The Ugly: The First Lady schlepping off an airplane in shorts, sneakers and a big shirt flapping in the breeze. What ever happened to a little dignity?
Is it too much effort to just try to do things right the first time rather than having to correct what are termed "mistakes?" How many mistakes equal a gaff? How many gaffs equal an intentional, almost treasonous activity?
We really have to figure out some way to get the average voter to take things just a little more seriously. Right?
Have a good weekend--
God bless............
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Co-Presidents for a Change?
Do you suppose the "change" coming from this administration as promised is a way to move us into having a duo in the White House?
One who will make all the public appearances, call press conferences, flit around the country on Air Force I? Who can have a bag packed and ready to travel to Cincinnati to see 25 policemen get jobs with stimulus funds, thence to California for a fund raiser, followed by a jaunt to Copenhagen to get the Olympics for Chicago with destinations like Detroit and Denver thrown into the mix and don't forget the patriotic stuff like Normandy Beach with the family.
Commentaries on the stupidity of the police and a public sit down at the White House to "fix" the racist problems in Cambridge? And on and on and on. 'Cuz he really does like to go anyplace far enough away to use Air Force I. He really likes that airplane.
Michelle's staff of 26 can coordinate their activities so the celebrity status is becoming more and more entrenched. How about that State Dinner for the PM of India? How many Indian ladies did it take weeks to make that dress for Michelle? Never did hear the price, just that it took a long time for an entire team of workers.
With all of these public appearances it's no wonder he hasn't had time to deal with Afghanistan plus making a rotten decision about the Gitmo detainee trials in New York and leaving Holder holding the bag and taking the brunt of that kick in the teeth of those who lost family members and friends on 9/11. The rest of the country certainly empathizes with them. Only the lawyers think it's a good thing.
All these trips take up a lot of time so we need someone to mind the store while he is doing his celebrity thing in front of a camera.
We need someone who doesn't care about self-aggrandizement, but whose serious demeanor means that the business of the country can be first and highest priority. If it didn't cost so much it might be an idea we could support. When do you think those kids will settle down?
Hope your Thanksgiving was memorable.
God bless...........
One who will make all the public appearances, call press conferences, flit around the country on Air Force I? Who can have a bag packed and ready to travel to Cincinnati to see 25 policemen get jobs with stimulus funds, thence to California for a fund raiser, followed by a jaunt to Copenhagen to get the Olympics for Chicago with destinations like Detroit and Denver thrown into the mix and don't forget the patriotic stuff like Normandy Beach with the family.
Commentaries on the stupidity of the police and a public sit down at the White House to "fix" the racist problems in Cambridge? And on and on and on. 'Cuz he really does like to go anyplace far enough away to use Air Force I. He really likes that airplane.
Michelle's staff of 26 can coordinate their activities so the celebrity status is becoming more and more entrenched. How about that State Dinner for the PM of India? How many Indian ladies did it take weeks to make that dress for Michelle? Never did hear the price, just that it took a long time for an entire team of workers.
With all of these public appearances it's no wonder he hasn't had time to deal with Afghanistan plus making a rotten decision about the Gitmo detainee trials in New York and leaving Holder holding the bag and taking the brunt of that kick in the teeth of those who lost family members and friends on 9/11. The rest of the country certainly empathizes with them. Only the lawyers think it's a good thing.
All these trips take up a lot of time so we need someone to mind the store while he is doing his celebrity thing in front of a camera.
We need someone who doesn't care about self-aggrandizement, but whose serious demeanor means that the business of the country can be first and highest priority. If it didn't cost so much it might be an idea we could support. When do you think those kids will settle down?
Hope your Thanksgiving was memorable.
God bless...........
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Looking Forward for Things to Appreciate on Thanksgiving Eve
Anticipation. Like little kids looking forward to Christmas or those of us in the adult world having the faith that things can get better knowing that it's up to us to make it happen. Remembering the "we are God's hands" concept and working to make it true.
Memories. Realizing that if it happened before, it can happen again.
Examples. There was a time a few years ago when a story was making the rounds at Christmas time. Not the kind where creches were banned in the public square, but an example of man's goodness toward others.
This one was about a business which required 24/7, 365 days a year to exist. The public witnessed what in this day and age might be considered a minor miracle. How? By learning that all of the Jewish employees of this business volunteered to work on Christmas Day so all the Christians could have the day off.
In today's climate where the atheists and Humanists are trying to take religion out of the so-called holiday "season" this kind of generosity can hardly be imagined and you can be sure the non-Christians would never volunteer to do that kind of service for friends.
I remembered this today when a Humanist was interviewed and said with Hannucha, Kwanza and Christmas sharing the same time frame the word Christmas should not be the only terminology. I immediately reacted by thinking, well, then, since it's a legal holiday but if they don't recognize it they should be working. And I don't care if they want to take off a day they can call anything they want. Maybe Halloween, of Devil's Day. Whatever.
Anyway, you will read this on Thanksgiving and although there are areas of concern as mentioned the other day, we still have more to be thankful for than anybody else on the planet and so we are. Family, friends, co-workers, even pets and the ability to help others or accept help in a very giving community whether it be large or small.
Sleep well--
God bless.............
ps-I've seen several ways to spell Hannucha and I don't honestly know which is proper. I apologize.
Memories. Realizing that if it happened before, it can happen again.
Examples. There was a time a few years ago when a story was making the rounds at Christmas time. Not the kind where creches were banned in the public square, but an example of man's goodness toward others.
This one was about a business which required 24/7, 365 days a year to exist. The public witnessed what in this day and age might be considered a minor miracle. How? By learning that all of the Jewish employees of this business volunteered to work on Christmas Day so all the Christians could have the day off.
In today's climate where the atheists and Humanists are trying to take religion out of the so-called holiday "season" this kind of generosity can hardly be imagined and you can be sure the non-Christians would never volunteer to do that kind of service for friends.
I remembered this today when a Humanist was interviewed and said with Hannucha, Kwanza and Christmas sharing the same time frame the word Christmas should not be the only terminology. I immediately reacted by thinking, well, then, since it's a legal holiday but if they don't recognize it they should be working. And I don't care if they want to take off a day they can call anything they want. Maybe Halloween, of Devil's Day. Whatever.
Anyway, you will read this on Thanksgiving and although there are areas of concern as mentioned the other day, we still have more to be thankful for than anybody else on the planet and so we are. Family, friends, co-workers, even pets and the ability to help others or accept help in a very giving community whether it be large or small.
Sleep well--
God bless.............
ps-I've seen several ways to spell Hannucha and I don't honestly know which is proper. I apologize.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Terrorist Trials
I just can't get this off my mind. Looking at the huge defense team for the 5 being tried in New York just makes one wonder what goes on in their minds.
In the old days it was possible to disagree with Democrats and still respect the fact that they simply arrived at a different conclusion when faced with any given set of facts. Now, however, it is impossible to respect those whose ulterior motives are simply to put themselves in positions of power whereby they can control other peoples' lives because they are so much smarter than the rest of us.
Eric Holder and Barak Obama have really pulled a fast one. This is nothing but a slap in the face to the victims' families in New York and around the country and the world since they came from all over. The President is so obsessed with making the country look bad and his constant apologies for our behavior no matter what the topic or subject of conversation. No wonder he didn't react to Jeremiah Wright God-damning America. It was a reflection of his own mindset or world view, but we just didn't recognize it.
It seems that everything put forth by the leftist elites in positions of influence and political power are just incremental steps downward for the rest of us. Can't help wondering how long it would take Obama to react to something like December 7, 1941.
If he were to deliberate relative to the seriousness of the situation with the same thought processes he is using now, which probably would have been at least six months if not more, the entire outcome may have been reversed. Can't you just see him talking to the likes of Chamberlain and Marshal Foch? We may not have had time to enter the war. It could have been all over by the time he made up his mind.
We respected the loyal opposition from both sides from Truman to JFK to Johnson, but ever since Carter, Clinton, Gore and Kerry there has been nothing but animosity. Up until Carter we knew that everyone wanted what was good for the country. Now we know that what our leadership wants is control.
Just like Debbie Stabenow on Chris Wallace' show Sunday. I'm sure that anyone who saw that display of arrogance and rudeness figure that Michigan is getting everything we deserve if we were stupid enough to elect her. She couldn't care less about her constituents.
Hopefully we still have a little time left for Mr. and Mrs. Mainstreet America to recognize what is happening and take things back to where it is acceptable to be patriotic and let common sense reign again. And hopefully we can get in enough prayers to counteract the ACLU and their friends to maintain freedom of religion.
We can only hope--
God bless............
In the old days it was possible to disagree with Democrats and still respect the fact that they simply arrived at a different conclusion when faced with any given set of facts. Now, however, it is impossible to respect those whose ulterior motives are simply to put themselves in positions of power whereby they can control other peoples' lives because they are so much smarter than the rest of us.
Eric Holder and Barak Obama have really pulled a fast one. This is nothing but a slap in the face to the victims' families in New York and around the country and the world since they came from all over. The President is so obsessed with making the country look bad and his constant apologies for our behavior no matter what the topic or subject of conversation. No wonder he didn't react to Jeremiah Wright God-damning America. It was a reflection of his own mindset or world view, but we just didn't recognize it.
It seems that everything put forth by the leftist elites in positions of influence and political power are just incremental steps downward for the rest of us. Can't help wondering how long it would take Obama to react to something like December 7, 1941.
If he were to deliberate relative to the seriousness of the situation with the same thought processes he is using now, which probably would have been at least six months if not more, the entire outcome may have been reversed. Can't you just see him talking to the likes of Chamberlain and Marshal Foch? We may not have had time to enter the war. It could have been all over by the time he made up his mind.
We respected the loyal opposition from both sides from Truman to JFK to Johnson, but ever since Carter, Clinton, Gore and Kerry there has been nothing but animosity. Up until Carter we knew that everyone wanted what was good for the country. Now we know that what our leadership wants is control.
Just like Debbie Stabenow on Chris Wallace' show Sunday. I'm sure that anyone who saw that display of arrogance and rudeness figure that Michigan is getting everything we deserve if we were stupid enough to elect her. She couldn't care less about her constituents.
Hopefully we still have a little time left for Mr. and Mrs. Mainstreet America to recognize what is happening and take things back to where it is acceptable to be patriotic and let common sense reign again. And hopefully we can get in enough prayers to counteract the ACLU and their friends to maintain freedom of religion.
We can only hope--
God bless............
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