In the Spam folder of my Yahoo email account there was the following message:
"Share New Sweet and Spooky Halloween Ecards on Yahoo! Greetings".
Seems Yahoo doesn't like it much when it spams itself. Haha!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thank God for Elections
How is it the price of a barrel of oil has gone from a high of $150 to $60 in only a couple of short months. Have any of us cut our consumption by 2/3's? I know I haven't. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that oil companies are about to lose their partners in crime in Cheney and Bush. Hmmm?
Good ole Utah
I just received the following email from a friend in Utah after local movie theaters banned the new R-rated comedy "Zack and Miri Make a Porno". Keep in mind, this is the same place where the only shopping mall bookstores allowed are the ones owned by the Mormon church.
"I'm sure you've seen this on Yahoo News. Once again, Larry Miller has managed to make Utah the laughing stock of the cognizant world. Because Larry Miller should decide what I can and cannot view. He apparently is THE moral authority. Fuck everything you've heard in school about freedom of speech and privacy and the Bill of Rights and all that crap about making your own decisions as an adult. No, fuck all that. It's Larry Miller. Defer to him on everything.
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/zackandmiri_blog.html
God, I hate this place".
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Sarah is checking in
Sorry so long away from the blog...Lots of "stuff" going on in my life. The three Eldredge sisters had an enjoyable time visiting in Alaska this summer. This picture was taken in Denali National Park. From left to right: Sarah, Nani, Debi. We saw lots of animals: moose, bears, ptarmigan, red tail fox, eagles, caribou, and the most dangerous one of all: tourists!Plus, we got to see the mountain (Mt McKinley or better known here in Alaska--Denali) on the drive home the next day. It's covered with clouds about 3/4 of the time. Come visit some time...
ISABEL CARDS
Hafa Gang -
My daughter Isabel has started a CARD company (that
has included the rest of us in the family) called ISABEL CARDS!
We're getting geared up for the holidays and want to start
early & first with all of our family and friends.
Go here to see a 'small' start of a selection;
I'll be glad to send an awesome COMPLETE
(what we have so far...more to come!) PDF 'catalog'
if you request it - e-mail us at ISABEL CARDS;
OR CLICK on the PICTURES below!
Si Yuus Maase
Mark Jaquette
My daughter Isabel has started a CARD company (that
has included the rest of us in the family) called ISABEL CARDS!
We're getting geared up for the holidays and want to start
early & first with all of our family and friends.
Go here to see a 'small' start of a selection;
I'll be glad to send an awesome COMPLETE
(what we have so far...more to come!) PDF 'catalog'
if you request it - e-mail us at ISABEL CARDS;
OR CLICK on the PICTURES below!
Si Yuus Maase
Mark Jaquette
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Must be a recent college grad, eh Becky?
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two white supremacists allegedly plotted to go on a national killing spree, shooting and decapitating black people and ultimately targeting Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, federal authorities said Monday. continue...
Stand By Me
I watched a PBS storyline by Bill Moyers and was in tears as I listened to this version of "Stand By Me". It took Mark Johnson 10 years to put together a video recording as he traveled the world over to produce "Playing For Change--Peace Through Music"
After getting on the site, click on the orange tab marked "Play For Change" under the picture of Mark Johnson. Moyers has another storyline going on for 3 to 4 minutes before introducing Mark Johnson. The next four minutes is a pure joy to watch. I especially liked Grandpa Elliot in
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Are you smarter than a 3rd grader?
Today's civics question:
What, if any are the constitutionally mandated responsibilities of the Vice President of the United States?
No cheating now. Just go ahead and give it your best shot. More later.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
I read a new psychological study today
I read a psychological study today stated kids growing up, base their or groom their personalities on two factors, 1). their peers, 2). Celeberties (idols) of their time.
As for peers, I owe it to all you guys and gals for my failures in life..........just kidding! ;) Actually I molded myself around all of you all, and I thank you!
As for celeberties, good thing that I did not follow my 'celeberty heros' (like Cheech and Chong).
A study is just a study and take it for what it is worth!
As for peers, I owe it to all you guys and gals for my failures in life..........just kidding! ;) Actually I molded myself around all of you all, and I thank you!
As for celeberties, good thing that I did not follow my 'celeberty heros' (like Cheech and Chong).
A study is just a study and take it for what it is worth!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qotn1a59uKg
If any of you get a chance take a few minutes to watch John McCain & Barack Obama roast each other at the Alfred Smith fundraiser. This is a very prestigious event with a long and rich history. It is tradition for every four years to have the presidential candidates from the two major parties roast each other and roast they did. I was impressed with both McCain and Obama. McCain with his deadpan humor and Obama was hilarious as well. Both of them were awesome. I think if you read between the lines here you can see the respect these two have for each other. If nothing else it illustrates how both of these guys are just human, extraordinary humans probably, but humans nonetheless.
Personally I don't know why anyone would want the job. Given the clusterfuck that is the current socio-economic and foreign affairs situation we find ourselves mired in whoever does win the job will likely visibly age before our eyes.
Pray that God grants the "winner" wisdom and guidance and that they never lose their sense of humor.
Check your change ($$$$)
At the end of every day, I throw my change into a cylinder. And at the end of each month I go through and inspect every coin. (I took up coin collecting as a hobby a few years ago). I have been noticing a very large amount of 'silver dimes, quarter', and even 1800's coins being circulated. Don't know why? Probably because of economic panic and folks are spending and putting coins into circulation that they have had under safe keeping?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The last thing left.
I found this key chain going through the old key drawer. It is the only thing I have left (other then fading memories) from Deans Circle. I found this in a mud puddle on the strip of grass we used to skim board on right across the street from the entry to Deans Circle.
neel KASHkari!
You gotta love the Treasury Dept's 'Bail-Out' Czars name...
Neel KASHKARI...
...as in CASH & CARRY!
- - no jive - -
Monday, October 13, 2008
Little Johnny Gets Culture
Little Johnny was at the mall with his mother when a man came walking toward them. Little Johnny hopped up and down, laughed, pointed, and screamed, "Mommy! Look at that bowlegged man!"
His mother was so embarrassed. "John, your manners are atrocious! You need some culture, young man!"
For the next month Little Johnny was forced to read Shakespeare every night. When his detention was finally over, his mother again took him to the same mall.
Sure enough, the same bowlegged man came walking toward them.
Had Little Johnny learned anything from the great bard?
Yes.
This time, as the man approached, Little Johnny cried out, "Hark! What manner of man is this me sees, who wears his balls in parentheses?"
His mother was so embarrassed. "John, your manners are atrocious! You need some culture, young man!"
For the next month Little Johnny was forced to read Shakespeare every night. When his detention was finally over, his mother again took him to the same mall.
Sure enough, the same bowlegged man came walking toward them.
Had Little Johnny learned anything from the great bard?
Yes.
This time, as the man approached, Little Johnny cried out, "Hark! What manner of man is this me sees, who wears his balls in parentheses?"
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
'Man Cave'
Most of my life (especially married life), I have always designated a place that is 'all mine'. It is my hide out, my only solitute place, my 'dont F%$#k with me place', ie.....my cave! (It should have a TV, small fridge full of drinkable suds, and a hotrod calander of the hottest you know whats)!
I was never sure if I was alone here on this 'cave' thing? But a news story (another million buck study) came out today and confirmed that most men like to have their own cave (room) in the house that is just for them.
I was never sure if I was alone here on this 'cave' thing? But a news story (another million buck study) came out today and confirmed that most men like to have their own cave (room) in the house that is just for them.
Friday, October 10, 2008
White trash music? Stereo types? Think not!~
I have always been told that AC/DC is white trash rock n' roll music? Hmmm? Never could figure it out, but as I walked the streets and malls and have seen all those young AC/DC fans/kids wearing white tennis show, sporting mullets, tight-ass jeans, and smokes hanging from their mouths, I was beginning to understand that logic.
But......then, my distiquished 'Doctor' of a brother in-law, a native of England...sent me "AC/DC Late at Donington", a DVD for my B-day! I put it in the DVD player, and began to rock on, then I rocked out! (Plus, I drank just a little bitty amount of beer).
I think these guys will go down in history as true 'Rock Gods'! How in the world does that pint size Mr. Angus Young frick'n' marc-time' and play the quitar for 18 songs straight? And his brother Malcolm, whom plays lead, just stands there, yet jamms like I've never seen a lead guitarist lead?!?!?
Long live Rock and Roll!
But......then, my distiquished 'Doctor' of a brother in-law, a native of England...sent me "AC/DC Late at Donington", a DVD for my B-day! I put it in the DVD player, and began to rock on, then I rocked out! (Plus, I drank just a little bitty amount of beer).
I think these guys will go down in history as true 'Rock Gods'! How in the world does that pint size Mr. Angus Young frick'n' marc-time' and play the quitar for 18 songs straight? And his brother Malcolm, whom plays lead, just stands there, yet jamms like I've never seen a lead guitarist lead?!?!?
Long live Rock and Roll!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Politics (thumbs down)
Thanks RAC for posting those videos of Palin! I watch them with the audio off. She is so smoke'n hot, I just love to watch her! ;)
As for politics, I think that all of us on the bolg have already decided on whom we are going to vote for. More political propaganda will not help, but could only further devide friendships on this blog.
Can't we talk about other subjects such as football, UFO's, the 'rock' at Pago bay, or chicks that us dudes had crushes on, or dudes that chicks had the hots for? You know, fun stuff?
Cheers...Ric (AKA...brain fog)
As for politics, I think that all of us on the bolg have already decided on whom we are going to vote for. More political propaganda will not help, but could only further devide friendships on this blog.
Can't we talk about other subjects such as football, UFO's, the 'rock' at Pago bay, or chicks that us dudes had crushes on, or dudes that chicks had the hots for? You know, fun stuff?
Cheers...Ric (AKA...brain fog)
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Out of the loop
I've been out of the loop the last few days waiting for cable and Internet to be installed. What I've discovered during this period is this; when one is not bombarded by all the hoopla of political noise one does not concern ones self with it. Or in other words, the political machine works. It is intended to incite emotion. And with emotion comes the ability to control... to control how we vote.
A prime example is the numerous copies of a DVD mailed to my in-laws' house (in a prime battleground state). The title of the DVD is "Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West." Of course there are no political overtones in the DVD, or its accompanying literature, but the point is well taken (by me anyway). Given previous attempts to label Obama as Islamic, it's obvious this is a move to change the focus from the economy (or other such issues) and move it back to the neocon calling card of TERROR. It will be interesting to see how that works for them.
A prime example is the numerous copies of a DVD mailed to my in-laws' house (in a prime battleground state). The title of the DVD is "Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West." Of course there are no political overtones in the DVD, or its accompanying literature, but the point is well taken (by me anyway). Given previous attempts to label Obama as Islamic, it's obvious this is a move to change the focus from the economy (or other such issues) and move it back to the neocon calling card of TERROR. It will be interesting to see how that works for them.
A Message for Juliet... as the blog lives on
Hafa,
my name is kevin gast. I was stationed at NAS Agana from 1975-1980. I knew a girl named Juliet Bast. It has been 28 years since I last talked to her. I doubt that you would give me her e-mail, but do you think you could give her mine?
Thank you. kevin (a friend of Ralph Steinheimer)
kgast@aacps.org
Saturday, October 4, 2008
JUST WORDS... JUST SPEECHES...
Doesn't anyone have any more pictures? I like to read but c'mon... someone please post something interesting to look at. I get enough politics on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN, CNBC.... Obama-Schmama-Yo Mama! McCainless-Brainless! Yikes! Where are all the surfer dudes and their quivers? Where are all those long haired hippys of yester-year. And where in the world is Benny Bast? Paul, you have taken some great photos so far, but you have failed my friend, to shoot and post a picture of the king of the circle rats. Baaaaassst!!! Other than that, its great to see you all again on the one and only, first ever, Dean's Cirgle Blog.
Florida
Just want to get off the political thing for a moment. But you all are welcome to continue after this!
There was a story about a dude that built a castle out of coral in florida that was in the news today. Rather he was a pint size man (90 pounds and only 5 feet tall) that did wonders that people today don't know how he accomplished it? All you living on the sand bank they call Florida ought to check out 'The Secrets of Coral Castle'!
And going down memory lane, I remember visiting a place called the 'Old Jail' when I was about 5 or 6 years old. They place does exist! I found it on line! It too is in Florida! I was there 40 years ago!
There was a story about a dude that built a castle out of coral in florida that was in the news today. Rather he was a pint size man (90 pounds and only 5 feet tall) that did wonders that people today don't know how he accomplished it? All you living on the sand bank they call Florida ought to check out 'The Secrets of Coral Castle'!
And going down memory lane, I remember visiting a place called the 'Old Jail' when I was about 5 or 6 years old. They place does exist! I found it on line! It too is in Florida! I was there 40 years ago!
Roll out the PORT barrel
What do any of these things have to do with our mortgage financial crisis?
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Friday, October 3, 2008
The debate debate
Despite all the hoopla leading up to last night, I found the moderator to be fair and balanced with both candidates. The only 'tell' was at the very end when bidding farewell - Biden was praised with "you did a great job" while Palin was not.
Joe Biden was obviously more experienced in this arena and this showed. He didn't make any major gaffs (his REAL achilles heel) except for when he referred the "the Bosniacs".
Sarah Palin held her own. While perhaps not as polished, she was prepared and up to the task.
One thing that really irks me is how our legislative branch functions these days. Some of these monstrous bills end up with so many (conflicting) positions that it is always easy to say "McCain voted to not fund the troops" or "Obama voted to raise taxes". We don't see many focused legislation that addresses one particular thing. Rather, they always include compromises that have no relation to the purpose of the bill in the first place. Look at all the pork in the bailout bill. (wooden arrows? industry in American Samoa? mental health care?). It makes it much more difficult to gauge candidates based on their voting records (perhaps this is the point).
Joe Biden was obviously more experienced in this arena and this showed. He didn't make any major gaffs (his REAL achilles heel) except for when he referred the "the Bosniacs".
Sarah Palin held her own. While perhaps not as polished, she was prepared and up to the task.
One thing that really irks me is how our legislative branch functions these days. Some of these monstrous bills end up with so many (conflicting) positions that it is always easy to say "McCain voted to not fund the troops" or "Obama voted to raise taxes". We don't see many focused legislation that addresses one particular thing. Rather, they always include compromises that have no relation to the purpose of the bill in the first place. Look at all the pork in the bailout bill. (wooden arrows? industry in American Samoa? mental health care?). It makes it much more difficult to gauge candidates based on their voting records (perhaps this is the point).
Evolution and liberalism
How did we survive as a species (let alone become the unquestionably dominant species on this planet) without liberalism? How did we evolve without lawyers, class action suites, entitlements, redistribution of wealth, government mandated healthcare and the ACLU? And, while we're at it, do you think these philosophies will enhance our evolutionary growth or stunt it?
Pakistani Religious Leader Issues Fatwa on President for Complimenting Palin
Folks, you just can't make this stuff up...
A radical Muslim prayer leader in Pakistan condemns Asif Ali Zardari's "indecent gestures" toward Sarah Palin, calling it a disgrace to all of Pakistan to say the Western woman is "gorgeous."
Read the rest: http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/02/pakistani-religious-leader-issues-fatwa-president-complimenting-palin/
A radical Muslim prayer leader in Pakistan condemns Asif Ali Zardari's "indecent gestures" toward Sarah Palin, calling it a disgrace to all of Pakistan to say the Western woman is "gorgeous."
Read the rest: http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/02/pakistani-religious-leader-issues-fatwa-president-complimenting-palin/
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Tonights The Night
Tonight is the VP debate and I will watch. I admit to not getting as involved as I should.Both candidates have serious communication issues so this should be really entertaining. I can't wait to see all the reviews tomorrow. Let the politikin begin!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
A Visitor From Guam
Last week Chris Franquez came to my house for a visit (before my gang descended on my quest room). I felt like I was a bad hostess because I had to work most of the time he was here and I didn't get to take him to see any of the sights around here. He was a great guest though.. cooking for us all week and he even mowed my grass twice...I know cussing my earth-friendly cordless electric mower the whole time. We had lumpia, fried rice and Spam. I had a retirement party for one of my coworkers and Chris made chicken, ribs, red rice and keleguen for the pot-luck dinner. I had about 30 friends over..it was a mini United Nations..including people from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Italy...and Guam...They all enjoyed meeting Chris and are still talking about the food.
My kids really enjoyed meeting Chris too..especially my youngest Chelsea. She's always been very fascinated about Guam and my time there. Chris had her helping alot in the kitchen including cutting open coconuts and peeling out the meat for grating which she loved...she was really bummed when he had to go.
He DID get to spend some time relaxing, swimming in the pool and drinking a few Coronas. I hope he enjoyed his visit as much as we enjoyed having him here.
My kids really enjoyed meeting Chris too..especially my youngest Chelsea. She's always been very fascinated about Guam and my time there. Chris had her helping alot in the kitchen including cutting open coconuts and peeling out the meat for grating which she loved...she was really bummed when he had to go.
He DID get to spend some time relaxing, swimming in the pool and drinking a few Coronas. I hope he enjoyed his visit as much as we enjoyed having him here.
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