Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Friday, July 01, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
The Resurrection of my Amazon Association from 1997
My Original Home Page on AOL in 1997 contained many Book Reviews with Links to Amazon.com. Now I can include links in Blogger. Let's start with a Milton Friedman book that talks about what is happening to our economy right now!: Money Mischief. Search Amazon.com for money mischief by milton friedman
Thursday, June 16, 2011
-- HUMAN EVENTS
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Fields outside of the natural sciences
The original oxymoron = Social Sciences, brought to you by such luminaries as Karl Marx.
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Thursday, June 02, 2011
We Should Stop Persecuting Fornicators
We Should Stop Persecuting Fornicators
"The media has been all over Arnold Schwarzenegger for his extramarital affairs, much like the outcry over Tiger Woods and Bill Clinton’s affairs. Other sexual lifestyles such as homosexuality, bi-sexuality and the transgendered are widely accepted and even praised. Why is there this double standard? Maybe some people are born fornicators. Find out more in this episode of Vantage Point."
"The media has been all over Arnold Schwarzenegger for his extramarital affairs, much like the outcry over Tiger Woods and Bill Clinton’s affairs. Other sexual lifestyles such as homosexuality, bi-sexuality and the transgendered are widely accepted and even praised. Why is there this double standard? Maybe some people are born fornicators. Find out more in this episode of Vantage Point."
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
IPAB v. Constitution (With Photo) - By Stanley Kurtz - The Corner - National Review Online
IPAB v. Constitution (With Photo) - By Stanley Kurtz - The Corner - National Review Online: "The best way to convey Obamacare’s radicalism to the public is to show how the price-setting powers of this central-planning board require suspension of our ordinary constitutional processes."
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Debt Ceiling -- Obama's Leadership Failure!
In Obama's opinion:
"The fact that we are here today to debate raising America’s debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the U.S. Government can’t pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government’s reckless fiscal policies." - Senator Barack Obama
"The fact that we are here today to debate raising America’s debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the U.S. Government can’t pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government’s reckless fiscal policies." - Senator Barack Obama
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Friday, March 04, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Friday, January 07, 2011
Monday, January 03, 2011
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Now the Eagle: An On-Line Satirical Thriller
Now the Eagle: Obama – Bring Me the Head of Juan Williams - 11:34...: "Obama – Bring Me the Head of Juan Williams - 11:34 A.M. Tuesday October 19th 2010 “Yes, George, yes, George, yes, okay, I agree something ne..."
Friday, October 22, 2010
GOP Ready to Probe NPR’s Federal Funding - HUMAN EVENTS
It's time (past time!) to remove public funding from this ultra liberal radio station. Wake up America! All Government supported/funded organizations, (media, universities, financial, etc.) are crawling with people who share NPR's CEO Vivian Schiller's dictatorial views. Your freedoms, as enumerated in the Constitution, are being stolen by a group of radical liberals (aka Progressives)who have co-opted the Democratic Party. Vote these Progressives out of office on Nov 2nd, 2010! It may be our last chance to save the Republic.
GOP Ready to Probe NPR’s Federal Funding - HUMAN EVENTS
GOP Ready to Probe NPR’s Federal Funding - HUMAN EVENTS
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Morning meditation blossoms into new song
I've always wanted to compose a song. A couple days ago during my morning meditations I was reading a Bible verse which began with: "This is what they sang: "Come, everyone, and clap your hands for joy! Shout to God with joyful praise!" I spontaneously started to sing the words to whatever notes popped into my head. About the third time through I thought, "hey, this is not a bad tune; I should scribble it down." Within an hour or so I had the melody roughed out -- in my mind that was the hard part; now all I need to do is build some harmony and compose more words. Morning meditations have enormously affected my life in a positive way! Thank You God!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
A Non-Prediction - HUMAN EVENTS
A Non-Prediction - HUMAN EVENTS
by Thomas Sowell
09/07/2010
"...What would probably get the economy recovering fastest and most completely would be for the President of the United States and Congressional leaders to shut up and stop meddling with the economy. But it is virtually impossible that they will do that..."
"...It is not just free market economists who think the government can make a mess bigger with its interventions. It was none other than Karl Marx who wrote to his colleague Engels that "crackbrained meddling by the authorities" can "aggravate an existing crisis..."
by Thomas Sowell
09/07/2010
"...What would probably get the economy recovering fastest and most completely would be for the President of the United States and Congressional leaders to shut up and stop meddling with the economy. But it is virtually impossible that they will do that..."
"...It is not just free market economists who think the government can make a mess bigger with its interventions. It was none other than Karl Marx who wrote to his colleague Engels that "crackbrained meddling by the authorities" can "aggravate an existing crisis..."
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
"More Guns Means Less Crime"
"In the new third edition of More Guns, Less Crime, available from the University of Chicago Press, economist John R. Lott, Jr., easily dispels any lingering doubt that allowing citizens to carry concealed handguns is strongly associated with -- if not a direct cause of -- lowering the rates of violent crime."
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Procrastinator Extraordinaire!
I need to return to one of the original reasons I started this Blog -- it was a 21st century method of putting my thoughts down on paper (electronic paper). It seemed to give them the essence of something tangible --something I could study. And, it kept me focused.
When I write down projects and tasks on an actual "To Do List" it makes a BIG difference whether or not things get accomplished. Conversely, when a "To Do List" exists only in my mind, days, and even weeks, could often pass without results. My wife would say the "real" time frame was much longer -- months and years, perhaps even decades, would pass before a task was completely finished. She's right. I am a procrastinator extraordinaire! Imagine -- Decades passing without closure! But wait? That may be my problem!
Some folks do not think procrastination is a Virtue (my wife for one). I obviously do -- or did, or do. I know, I know; I can hear some of you thinking: "that poor woman." Actually, I'm kidding -- a little. But, my dad taught me if something was worth doing it was worth doing right. I was naturally good at Procrastinating, so it made perfect sense to raise it to an art form.
When I write down projects and tasks on an actual "To Do List" it makes a BIG difference whether or not things get accomplished. Conversely, when a "To Do List" exists only in my mind, days, and even weeks, could often pass without results. My wife would say the "real" time frame was much longer -- months and years, perhaps even decades, would pass before a task was completely finished. She's right. I am a procrastinator extraordinaire! Imagine -- Decades passing without closure! But wait? That may be my problem!
Some folks do not think procrastination is a Virtue (my wife for one). I obviously do -- or did, or do. I know, I know; I can hear some of you thinking: "that poor woman." Actually, I'm kidding -- a little. But, my dad taught me if something was worth doing it was worth doing right. I was naturally good at Procrastinating, so it made perfect sense to raise it to an art form.
This is GREAT!. I think I've gotten to the root of a life long problem. Procrastination is NOT a Virtue; it's a Vice! Now, how do I change my habit of Procrastinating to something positive? First, what's the antitheses of Procrastination? I don't know, and I am getting a little sleepy.
I'll tackle Procrastination Tomorrow -- along with focus.
I'll tackle Procrastination Tomorrow -- along with focus.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Winter wood
Mama C, helped load and unload a couple cord of wood we got from a neighbor -- Ellie and Kade helped unload also.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Happy Veteran's Day
"a veteran is someone who at one point in their life made a check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to and including their life."
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The "REAL" Threat !
Forget about man-made Global Warming.
Missile Defense
33 Minutes
Missile Defense
33 Minutes
Friday, August 21, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Moving IN moving Out
Well, the focus has changed from getting the old house ready to sell to getting the new house ready to move in.
The pet smells in the new house were worse than we remembered, so we tore the carpeting out of all three bedrooms. Now we are also repainting them before we move in. The Rec room floor needed to be sealed to cover the pet smells in the tile that bleach and cleaning solutions didn't remove. Zinsser BIN works great for this, but is it potent. All of this has totally derailed work on the old place.
The pet smells in the new house were worse than we remembered, so we tore the carpeting out of all three bedrooms. Now we are also repainting them before we move in. The Rec room floor needed to be sealed to cover the pet smells in the tile that bleach and cleaning solutions didn't remove. Zinsser BIN works great for this, but is it potent. All of this has totally derailed work on the old place.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
"Socialism's Last Stand"
"If you like poverty, inefficiency, and bureaucratic controls over the economy, and therefore control over your choices, the "climate change" movement is ideal."
It's Not Just That Global Warming Is Fake. What Matters Is Why This Fakery Is Being Promoted.
It's Not Just That Global Warming Is Fake. What Matters Is Why This Fakery Is Being Promoted.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
A lot of work and saving pays off BIG.
My wife and I have spent most summer weekends for the past 6 years looking for a house and property in the country that we both loved. This is it! We close the deal on July 23rd and take possession August 2nd.
I'm looking forward to mowing 3 or so of the 10 acres on or about 08/03/09, and Mama C. is... well, I'll talk about that another time. Check Other Photos for additional pictures.
I'm looking forward to mowing 3 or so of the 10 acres on or about 08/03/09, and Mama C. is... well, I'll talk about that another time. Check Other Photos for additional pictures.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
There's an attitude for all seasons
My wife and I are reaching for a a long held dream, even though we're both in the Autumn of our years.
Some might say, "you really should be thinking Winter"; our attitudes, however, tell us it's still Autumn.
We're in the market for a house in the country (with acreage) to make our home -- most likely our last, in this life. The search and the weighing of some seemingly imponderable considerations have brought me closer to my Higher Power (which I call God) and other metaphysical thoughts.
Some might say, "you really should be thinking Winter"; our attitudes, however, tell us it's still Autumn.
We're in the market for a house in the country (with acreage) to make our home -- most likely our last, in this life. The search and the weighing of some seemingly imponderable considerations have brought me closer to my Higher Power (which I call God) and other metaphysical thoughts.
This being one of them:
nodding reflections
rippled on the pond of time --
eternal glimmer
nodding reflections
rippled on the pond of time --
eternal glimmer
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Lake Superior Ice
Here's a current picture of the ice conditions on Lake Superior, Duluth, MN.
This is a shot looking south from Brighton Beach -- on the north side of Duluth. Park Point, on the horizon, is about 5.5 miles away. Our Inland Sea did not ice up much this year in spite of the numerous -15 to -20 degree nights. We'll see what spring and summer bring, but so far this reminds me of the winters we had when we first moved to Duluth in 1971.
This is a shot looking south from Brighton Beach -- on the north side of Duluth. Park Point, on the horizon, is about 5.5 miles away. Our Inland Sea did not ice up much this year in spite of the numerous -15 to -20 degree nights. We'll see what spring and summer bring, but so far this reminds me of the winters we had when we first moved to Duluth in 1971.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Sunday, September 23, 2007
And all but Grandpa F. were there!
Dædo and Mama C., Grandma, the bride and groom (Mr & Mrs Steve Homick), brother Paul and his family, and the 3 sisters ,(Tanya, Tracy, Ginny) and their families -- the clan now numbers 24!
Grandpa F. is in a nursing home and couldn't make it to the wedding.
Grandpa F. is in a nursing home and couldn't make it to the wedding.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
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