Monday, June 29, 2009
Just don’t know how to ‘title' this one?
I was at a niece’s birthday party yesterday. She turned 7 years old. She was outside on the swing set playing with other kids. Then some one opened the back door and told her to come in, “it’s birthday cake time”! My niece replied, “I don’t want to come in now”. Later I learned that she did not want to come in because she did not want her special day to end.
When I heard this, it reminded me of a moment of time in my own childhood. I was outside riding my tricycle. I wiped out, had a foot suck in the front tire spokes and was twisted up like a pretzel. I couldn’t get untangled, and ws in pain. Then, out of nowhere came a US Postal worker. He rescued me from my first wipeout on wheels. I remember this as if it were only yesterday. Yet, I was only 5 years old at the time. He asked me, “why are you still crying, are you hurt?” I said, “No, I don’t want to grow up”.
Regardless of the physical pain I was experiencing then, I must have been thinking how wonderful it was to be a kid.
The peacefulness of childhood! I think kids realize the special place and moment of time that they are in, and they don’t want to lose it. Makes you think?
When I heard this, it reminded me of a moment of time in my own childhood. I was outside riding my tricycle. I wiped out, had a foot suck in the front tire spokes and was twisted up like a pretzel. I couldn’t get untangled, and ws in pain. Then, out of nowhere came a US Postal worker. He rescued me from my first wipeout on wheels. I remember this as if it were only yesterday. Yet, I was only 5 years old at the time. He asked me, “why are you still crying, are you hurt?” I said, “No, I don’t want to grow up”.
Regardless of the physical pain I was experiencing then, I must have been thinking how wonderful it was to be a kid.
The peacefulness of childhood! I think kids realize the special place and moment of time that they are in, and they don’t want to lose it. Makes you think?
Saturday, June 27, 2009
POTW - Sunset
We were entertaining some parting friends at Gun beach tonight and had a nice sunset. I thought I'd share it with you.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Obamas own words
Presidential candidate Obama said to the San Fransisco Chronicle (Jan. 2008) that the cap and trade would cause "electricity costs to skyrocket".
In the rose garden speech yesterday, he said it would cost Americans the price of a stamp a day. Today, that is .44 cents. Okay, so, that means it will be about an extra $160.60 a year per American. Now, if it is the cost per American, or home, I don't know. But, I will take the home side of it. There are about 120,000,000 homes/appt/dorms/etc in America. Courtesy Census bureau.
Math time.
$19,272,000,000 a year extra. Want me to figure out what that is if he meant for each American, not American home?
Go ahead and defend that, as well as the loss of millions of American jobs.
In the rose garden speech yesterday, he said it would cost Americans the price of a stamp a day. Today, that is .44 cents. Okay, so, that means it will be about an extra $160.60 a year per American. Now, if it is the cost per American, or home, I don't know. But, I will take the home side of it. There are about 120,000,000 homes/appt/dorms/etc in America. Courtesy Census bureau.
Math time.
$19,272,000,000 a year extra. Want me to figure out what that is if he meant for each American, not American home?
Go ahead and defend that, as well as the loss of millions of American jobs.
Your Drinking with number Three.
Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett both died today and Ed McMahon died two days ago.
Shifting America From Sick Care to Genuine Wellness
Here's a good OP-ED from Sen Tom Harkin (d-Iowa) about health care reform. (Isn't that your "conservative" state DRL?).
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Gov. Sanford needs to resign!
I firmly believe that the union of marriage is more important than any other than with God. If a man will cheat on his wife, he will cheat on things less important, like his duties as Governor.
I look forward to his resignation soon, and pray that he can straighten this out in his life.
I look forward to his resignation soon, and pray that he can straighten this out in his life.
POTW - A day at the dentist
While waiting for my wife at the dentist office today I was day dreaming out a sunny window. The Posao is in the background. Anyone want to guess what the car lot below use to be?
Nancy Palosi and President Obama to cost more jobs
According to a National Black Chamber of Commerce study.
nationalbcc.org
1. Reduce nation GDP roughly $350 billion below the baseline level
2. Cut net employment by 2.5 million jobs (even after accounting for new "green" jobs)
3. Reduce earnings for the average U.S. worker by $390 per year.
My question, How is this good for America and Americans?
nationalbcc.org
1. Reduce nation GDP roughly $350 billion below the baseline level
2. Cut net employment by 2.5 million jobs (even after accounting for new "green" jobs)
3. Reduce earnings for the average U.S. worker by $390 per year.
My question, How is this good for America and Americans?
2.19 Million jobs lost under President Obama
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov/), 2,190,000 jobs have been lost under the Obama administration. He promised Americans that he would turn the economy around. He lied! This is the highest job loss since President Clinton was in office.
Obama fired more than 20,000 auto workers, which will also cause the loss of 'support businesses' in their communities.
Obama fired more than 20,000 auto workers, which will also cause the loss of 'support businesses' in their communities.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Road trip and Mat's BBQ'ed Ribs baby! I'm there!
Oh man dudes and babes, I have been way to busy at work to keep up with this blog. (I guess I need to get my priorities straight. Keep me in line DRL, Mat and Sean)! A cross county road trip for Mat’s ribs, give me ample enough notice and I’m their baby! Who’s pad? Let’s party, drink and eat well!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
IT'S A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't forget to mark this on your calendars!
As you may already know, it is a sin for a Muslim male to see any woman other than his wife naked. He must commit suicide if he does.
So, next Saturday at 4 PM Eastern Time, all American women are asked to walk out of their house completely naked to help weed out any neighborhood terrorists. Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this anit-terrorist effort.
All patriotic men are to position themselves in lawn chairs to prove they are not terrorists, and show support for all American women. Since Islam also does not approve of alcohol, a cold 6-pack at your side is further proof of your anti-terrorist sentiment.
The American government appreciates your efforts to root out terrorists and applauds your participation in this anti-terrorist activity.
As you may already know, it is a sin for a Muslim male to see any woman other than his wife naked. He must commit suicide if he does.
So, next Saturday at 4 PM Eastern Time, all American women are asked to walk out of their house completely naked to help weed out any neighborhood terrorists. Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this anit-terrorist effort.
All patriotic men are to position themselves in lawn chairs to prove they are not terrorists, and show support for all American women. Since Islam also does not approve of alcohol, a cold 6-pack at your side is further proof of your anti-terrorist sentiment.
The American government appreciates your efforts to root out terrorists and applauds your participation in this anti-terrorist activity.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Happy Fathers day to all the DC Dads raising their children.
"What makes you a man, is not the ability to have a child, but the courage to raise one." - Barack Obama
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Girl Gets Dying Wish To See Movie 'Up'
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Colby Curtin got her final wish.
The 10-year-old girl desperately wanted to see the new Disney-Pixar movie, "Up." But the cancer-stricken girl was too sick to go to a theater.
Thanks to a family friend who got in touch with the movie studio Pixar, an employee of the Emeryville-based company arrived at Colby's home with a DVD copy of the movie, The Orange County Register reported Friday. The girl died later that night.
Colby's mother, Lisa, said she had asked her daughter if she could hang on until the movie arrived.
"I'm ready (to die), but I'm going to wait for the movie," she said her daughter replied.
Continue...
The 10-year-old girl desperately wanted to see the new Disney-Pixar movie, "Up." But the cancer-stricken girl was too sick to go to a theater.
Thanks to a family friend who got in touch with the movie studio Pixar, an employee of the Emeryville-based company arrived at Colby's home with a DVD copy of the movie, The Orange County Register reported Friday. The girl died later that night.
Colby's mother, Lisa, said she had asked her daughter if she could hang on until the movie arrived.
"I'm ready (to die), but I'm going to wait for the movie," she said her daughter replied.
Continue...
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
A True Patriot
1. The next time you see any adults talking or wearing a hat during the playing of the National Anthem-Kick their ass.
2. When you witness, first hand, someone burning the American flag in protest-Kick their ass.
3. Regardless of the rand they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices these veterans made to make this Nation great. Then hold them down while a disabled veteran Kicks their ass.
4. If you witness someone calling the US Coast Guard "non-military", inform them of their mistake-and Kick their ass.
5. Bin Laden and the Taliban as well as insurgents are not Communists, so stop saying 'Lets kill those Commies!' and stop asking us where hie is! Crystal balls are not standard issue in the military. That reminds me-if you see anyone calling those damm psychic phone numbers-Kick their ass.
6. 'fly-boy, Jar-head, Grunt, Squid, Puddle jumpers, etc., are terms of endearment we use describing each other (active service and veterans). Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. Using them could get your ass kicked.
7. If you ever see anyone either standing for or singing the National Anthem in Spanish- KICK THEIR ASS.
2. When you witness, first hand, someone burning the American flag in protest-Kick their ass.
3. Regardless of the rand they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices these veterans made to make this Nation great. Then hold them down while a disabled veteran Kicks their ass.
4. If you witness someone calling the US Coast Guard "non-military", inform them of their mistake-and Kick their ass.
5. Bin Laden and the Taliban as well as insurgents are not Communists, so stop saying 'Lets kill those Commies!' and stop asking us where hie is! Crystal balls are not standard issue in the military. That reminds me-if you see anyone calling those damm psychic phone numbers-Kick their ass.
6. 'fly-boy, Jar-head, Grunt, Squid, Puddle jumpers, etc., are terms of endearment we use describing each other (active service and veterans). Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. Using them could get your ass kicked.
7. If you ever see anyone either standing for or singing the National Anthem in Spanish- KICK THEIR ASS.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
This is a load of crap
I've heard Mr. Walpin in several interviews and BO's description of his state is way off base. Are we also to accept that this happened overnight and that he was unable to comply with the law (inspector general reform act) that he, himself CO-SPONSORED?
(for those of you who watch and read only the dinasaur media, this is probably all new to you. You can catch up by reading on FOX, HotAir.com, Washington Examiner).
BO has broken the law, broken his own pledges for ethical and open government and broken his own promises to protect whistleblowers instead of bury them. What a great president!
WASHINGTON -- Responding to criticism from a Senate Democratic ally, President Obama explained why he fired the Inspector General of the AmeriCorps without the 30-day notification required by law, calling Gerald Walpin so "confused" and "disoriented" that there was reason to question "his capacity to serve."
In a letter to the bipartisan leaders of the Senate Committee that oversees AmeriCorps, Obama listed these alleged defects in Walpin's leadership as an Inspector General.
Removed after unanimous request from the AmeriCorps board of directors
At May, 20, 2009, board meeting Walpin "was confused, disoriented and unable to answer questions and exhibited behavior that led the board to question his capacity to serve."
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California complained about Walpin's conduct to the IG oversight board and alleged he withheld exculpatory evidence.
Walpin had "been absent from the Corporation's headquarters, insisting upon working from his home in New York over the objection" of the board.
He "exhibited a lack of candor in providing material information to decision makers."
He "engaged in other troubling and inappropriate conduct."
He "had become unduly disruptive to agency operations, impairing his effectiveness."
The letter, authored by Norman Eisen, Special Counsel to the President for ethics, concluded: "It was for these reasons that Mr. Walpin was removed."
Hours before, Sen. Claire McCaskill, Missouri Democrat, criticized Obama for failing to specify why he fired Walpin.
"The White House has failed to follow the proper procedure in notifying Congress as to the removal of the Inspector General for the Corporation for National and Community Service," McCaskill said in a statement. "The legislation which was passed last year requires that the president give a reason for the removal. 'Loss of confidence' is not a sufficient reason. I'm hopeful the White House will provide a more substantive rationale, in writing, as quickly as possible."
Obama voted for the legislation requiring specific notification to Congress of the reasons to dismiss an inspector general. Any move to fire an inspector general requires 30-days notice. Obama voted for the law to strengthen the independence of inspectors general.
Walpin led a 2008 investigation into allegations of misused taxpayer funds distributed by AmeriCorps to the St. HOPE Academy of Sacramento, founded in 1989 by Obama supporter and former NBA player Kevin Johnson. Walpin said Johnson, now mayor of Sacramento, misused roughly $850,000 in AmeriCorps funds. His referral to the U.S. Attorney's Office did not result in the filing of criminal charges. But St. HOPE officials agreed, via a settlement, to repay half of its AmeriCorps grants.
On Tuesday, Rep. Darrell Issa, California Republican, sought all White House information Walpin's firing. That followed a request from Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, that AmeriCorps provide "any and all records, e-mail, memoranda, documents, communications, or other information" related to Walpin's firing. Issa and Grassley are minority members of congressional oversight panels.
Republicans also have asked what role, if any, First Lady Michelle Obama played in Walpin's firing. The White House denies she had any voice in Walpin's future with the agency.
Republicans began to question Michelle Obama's role after press reports indicated she was taking a strong interest in AmeriCorps activities and when her former chief of staff, Jackie Norris, became a "senior adviser" to the Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmeriCorps.
(for those of you who watch and read only the dinasaur media, this is probably all new to you. You can catch up by reading on FOX, HotAir.com, Washington Examiner).
BO has broken the law, broken his own pledges for ethical and open government and broken his own promises to protect whistleblowers instead of bury them. What a great president!
WASHINGTON -- Responding to criticism from a Senate Democratic ally, President Obama explained why he fired the Inspector General of the AmeriCorps without the 30-day notification required by law, calling Gerald Walpin so "confused" and "disoriented" that there was reason to question "his capacity to serve."
In a letter to the bipartisan leaders of the Senate Committee that oversees AmeriCorps, Obama listed these alleged defects in Walpin's leadership as an Inspector General.
Removed after unanimous request from the AmeriCorps board of directors
At May, 20, 2009, board meeting Walpin "was confused, disoriented and unable to answer questions and exhibited behavior that led the board to question his capacity to serve."
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California complained about Walpin's conduct to the IG oversight board and alleged he withheld exculpatory evidence.
Walpin had "been absent from the Corporation's headquarters, insisting upon working from his home in New York over the objection" of the board.
He "exhibited a lack of candor in providing material information to decision makers."
He "engaged in other troubling and inappropriate conduct."
He "had become unduly disruptive to agency operations, impairing his effectiveness."
The letter, authored by Norman Eisen, Special Counsel to the President for ethics, concluded: "It was for these reasons that Mr. Walpin was removed."
Hours before, Sen. Claire McCaskill, Missouri Democrat, criticized Obama for failing to specify why he fired Walpin.
"The White House has failed to follow the proper procedure in notifying Congress as to the removal of the Inspector General for the Corporation for National and Community Service," McCaskill said in a statement. "The legislation which was passed last year requires that the president give a reason for the removal. 'Loss of confidence' is not a sufficient reason. I'm hopeful the White House will provide a more substantive rationale, in writing, as quickly as possible."
Obama voted for the legislation requiring specific notification to Congress of the reasons to dismiss an inspector general. Any move to fire an inspector general requires 30-days notice. Obama voted for the law to strengthen the independence of inspectors general.
Walpin led a 2008 investigation into allegations of misused taxpayer funds distributed by AmeriCorps to the St. HOPE Academy of Sacramento, founded in 1989 by Obama supporter and former NBA player Kevin Johnson. Walpin said Johnson, now mayor of Sacramento, misused roughly $850,000 in AmeriCorps funds. His referral to the U.S. Attorney's Office did not result in the filing of criminal charges. But St. HOPE officials agreed, via a settlement, to repay half of its AmeriCorps grants.
On Tuesday, Rep. Darrell Issa, California Republican, sought all White House information Walpin's firing. That followed a request from Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, that AmeriCorps provide "any and all records, e-mail, memoranda, documents, communications, or other information" related to Walpin's firing. Issa and Grassley are minority members of congressional oversight panels.
Republicans also have asked what role, if any, First Lady Michelle Obama played in Walpin's firing. The White House denies she had any voice in Walpin's future with the agency.
Republicans began to question Michelle Obama's role after press reports indicated she was taking a strong interest in AmeriCorps activities and when her former chief of staff, Jackie Norris, became a "senior adviser" to the Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmeriCorps.
POTW - We're not in Kansas anymore.
We're out hunting for school's. The day before yesterday we were at UC Santa Barbara, yesterday Berkeley, today Stanford, tomorrow UCLA, then Vegas for the school of hard knocks.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Free Ambigram Generator
I discovered this really cool site that lets you create your own Ambigram like you see on tatoos and movie logo's such as Angels and Demons.
Try it, its fun!
Friday, June 12, 2009
In Honor of all the PALAU news lately...
i drew this today!
CLICK ON THE PIC for a bigger view
(and to see the sparks in the back!)
©illustrationISM
Thursday, June 11, 2009
My New Addictions
My youngest child says I know "everything" because I watch Oprah...of course that's not true but I recently have found these very cool websites through the Oprah website and have found them all addicting and helpful in expanding my knowledge.
www.ffffound.com (very cool images)
www.stumbleupon.com (helps you find websites, videos,blogs, tailored to your interests)
www.demos.org
www.americaspeaks.org
www.ffffound.com (very cool images)
www.stumbleupon.com (helps you find websites, videos,blogs, tailored to your interests)
www.demos.org
www.americaspeaks.org
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