In the spirit of this election being almost over..........................
(I actually had a whole Blog written out on the subject but lost it somehow....so this is what you get....sorry
Check this piece out on "Stars of Elections Past." The story from Yahoo! News features my all time Favorite Politician. Ross Perot (i have never voted for him - I wonder why?).
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/20081030/pl_ynews/ynews_pl115_1
Also check out this Ross Perot website: Perot Charts - Charting Government Fiscal Irresponsibility.
http://perotcharts.com/
You gotta' Love Ross Perot.
Here's to "Hoping your candidate wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
“I’m voting for Obama. You know why?”
“I’m voting for Obama. You know why?”
10/28/08
First, notice the title of this blog is in quotes. Therefore, I didn’t say it.
A couple of weeks ago I was talking to my neighbor’s son. I think the son is about 30 years old. He asked who I was voting for (for President) I told him John McCain. He asked why. I told him because when John ran in the Republican primary about 8 years ago (when G.W.B. won his first term) I voted for him. He had thoughts and ideas that I liked. I went on to say that if given the chance, I still believe in John McCain’s thoughts and ideas. I believe he is the best man for the job.
So I asked the loaded question. “Why are you voting for Barrack Obama?”
Not expecting the brainless answer that I got, I was not so shocked by it. He said “I hope he wins so he can get assassinated.”
I asked: “are you serious?”
He said no. So I asked him why he would even say something that sounded so unintelligent.
The conversation quickly turned to other subjects.
I didn’t think about that conversation until I heard on the news about a group (skinheads) who was arrested for planning to kill Obama.
You can read about it at: http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/27/government-foils-skinhead-plot-assassinate-obama/
So my thought: What in the World do some people think?
My question: Have you ever heard the song “Take the Skinheads Bowling” by Camper van Beethoven? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDB9oCgVHGw
So yes for the record, I am voting for John McCain, but if he wins, I hope nothing happens to him.
10/28/08
First, notice the title of this blog is in quotes. Therefore, I didn’t say it.
A couple of weeks ago I was talking to my neighbor’s son. I think the son is about 30 years old. He asked who I was voting for (for President) I told him John McCain. He asked why. I told him because when John ran in the Republican primary about 8 years ago (when G.W.B. won his first term) I voted for him. He had thoughts and ideas that I liked. I went on to say that if given the chance, I still believe in John McCain’s thoughts and ideas. I believe he is the best man for the job.
So I asked the loaded question. “Why are you voting for Barrack Obama?”
Not expecting the brainless answer that I got, I was not so shocked by it. He said “I hope he wins so he can get assassinated.”
I asked: “are you serious?”
He said no. So I asked him why he would even say something that sounded so unintelligent.
The conversation quickly turned to other subjects.
I didn’t think about that conversation until I heard on the news about a group (skinheads) who was arrested for planning to kill Obama.
You can read about it at: http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/27/government-foils-skinhead-plot-assassinate-obama/
So my thought: What in the World do some people think?
My question: Have you ever heard the song “Take the Skinheads Bowling” by Camper van Beethoven? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDB9oCgVHGw
So yes for the record, I am voting for John McCain, but if he wins, I hope nothing happens to him.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Climbing Rose OR Thoughts About Life
Climbing Rose OR Thoughts About Life
Life is fragile.
Life is strong.
The trust we possess can be powerful.
Yet, our skepticism sometimes surfaces and competes with that trust.
Some say time flies while others say time stands still.
End of eras approach.
New beginnings are born.
Old habits die.
New ones form.
Life is comparable to many things.
Its like a steam engine speeding down the rails.
Will it’s steam ever run dry?
Will it make the climb up and over the crest?
Life is like the majestic balloon floating in the air.
Wind blown left.
Wind blown right.
Up.
Down.
Then it fades from sight.
Life is like a baby sleeping quietly in it’s crib.
Then it is awake, crying in the night.
Winston Groom wrote that “Life is like a bunch of chocolates.”
On the surface it is chocolate, but it is what’s inside where the mystery lies.
Life, to me, is like the climbing rose.
The path it takes is a sporadic one.
Yet, if the gardener directs that path, the plant follows the lead.
It follows the directed path for a time.
Then, before too much time passes, the rose’s path is sporadic once more.
The gardener grooms the plant. The plant that seems independent.
The gardener directs it in another direction.
This cycle goes on and on as the plant matures.
It’s path is sporadic then directed.
The rose depends on its grower.
The gardener lets it venture out, but always keeps a watchful eye.
Like our human lives the plant produces flowers.
It’s life’s accomplishments.
But before the flowers there are thorns.
The gardener looks past those thorns as he prunes.
Sometimes the thorns hurt the gardener and he bleeds.
He still loves the plant because he knows it will have a beautiful outcome.
Even after the flowers bloom, there are thorns.
But those thorns are overcome.
They are looked past.
The plant experiences hurt.
It experiences death.
It is watched over.
Sometimes we fear what is around the corner when we don’t know what IT is.
We are afraid to take that peak.
We are comfortable with the known and the familiar as we live our lives.
We have a sometimes hidden desire to want the unknown to remain that way.
Often that desire is hidden from ourselves.
We weren’t born knowing everything and sometimes we fear what we do not know.
We struggle with the uncovering of facts, of truths, of honesty, of love.
Like some, but unlike others, the climbing rose ventures out to the unknown.
It doesn’t know what is around the corner or what the future holds.
It slowly creeps along, finding it’s way and if it ventures out too far, or gets into trouble, the gardener directs it, helps it.
We seem apprehensive of the path less traveled.
It makes us feel uneasy.
But like Frost wrote, taking that path can make a difference.
If we have faith and trust in our gardener, we can confidently take the overgrown, crooked, dusty path.
We can look around the corner with self assurance.
And through life’s twists, turns and changes, our lives will bloom like the climbing rose.
W.Cortez
5/10/08
Revised 5/23/08
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Resurrecting Interest in the Past
Resurrecting Interest in the Past
10/21/08
Resurrecting The Champ stirs and results in research and interest
This past weekend, one of my goals was to clean my desk off in our home office. I didn’t get too far (due to many factors) when I came across a bunch of papers clipped together.
I looked down at it, read for about five minutes and then started jotting notes on sticky tabs.
The pack of papers was RESURRECTING THE CHAMP: The original Times story – May 4, 1997.
We enjoy movies of all sorts, but really enjoy movies that cause you to put aside other things to take the time to dig and research and read more about the true stories or the facts that led to the cinematic presentation. Even if the movie is fiction, chances are, if it is good, there are some interested items that inspired it. A few months ago we watched one of those movies on DVD. In a future blog, I will list and talk about some of these flicks.
RESURRECTING THE CHAMP.
The movie stars Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett (who is steadily becoming one of my favorite actors). Basically it is about and up-and-coming sports reporter (played by Hartnett) who be-friends a homeless man (Jackson). He soon finds out that this man is a boxing legend who many believed to be dead. In IMDB.com’s plot synopsis it says “What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ’s story and escape the shadow of his father’s success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.”
This movie was wonderful from the start. I liked it a lot, but it is what this movie caused inside of me that made it one of my favorites. It caused me to dig and take interest in the True Story. It almost forced me to dig deep into it. Like many Hollywood movies, RESURRECTING THE CHAMP, in my opinion, was loosely based on the truth. I learned the differences (which I have no problem with in this case) through the research.
The “real life” event was experienced by Los Angeles based-reporter J.R. Moehringer who published an article that “retraced” the life of heavyweight boxer Bob Satterfield. I won’t talk about it and ruin any of it.
Really, you need to watch the movie and then read the 1997 original story. To read RESURRECTING THE CHAMP: The original Times story – May 4, 1997, go to http://www.latimes.com/news/columnists/la-me-champ,1,754330.story?coll=la-news-columns Whether you are a boxing fan or not, you will be pleased with this movie and the true story behind it.
For J.R. Moehringer's Memoirs go to http://www.tenderbar.com/
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Hindsight is 50/50
Hindsight is 50/50
originally written Aug. 2008
Hindsight is 20-20. How many times have you heard that phrase?
How many times have you used it?
My question - Is hindsight truly 20-20?
What is hindsight?
According to www.m-w.com, hindsight is a noun that means: "perception of the nature of an event after it has happened."
We all know what 20-20 vision is.
I have 20/20 vision and not everything I choose or do is correct. Even correct decisions can lead to disaster.
A "correct" or "right" decision today can still have an impact later.
Positive or Negative.
"Time will tell."
Oops!
I do understand what "hindsight is 20-20" is supposed to mean. But I say HINDSIGHT IS 50/50!!!!!!!!!!!!
If I am driving and decide to go left, there is a 50-50 chance that I will have made the wrong choice. If I hear about an accident on the radio that happens to be in the normal path I drive, the I have another choice to make. If I choose another path there is still a 50/50 chance I hit more problems. The percentages are endless, but the bottom line is if I choose to turn right it will be either good or bad, right or wrong, etc. etc.
Life is ultimately a choice. If we choose right we will be OK.
What is right?
Other examples.
We can choose to smoke or not. We might get cancer regardless. Or we might not.
You can choose to spend money you shouldn't. You can play the lottery. You might win, you might not. This piece was originally "Hindsight is 50/50." Then the idea of a decision not mattering or not having any impact came to light. So I changed the title and thought process to "Hindsight is 33.3333333/33.3333333."
But now I feel that a decision will either end in a positive way or a negative way, right or wrong, good or bad, happiness or sorrow, life or death.
So when you look back on life and say "I should have done this or that and things would be different."
Maybe not!
Think about that.
If you would have made a different decision, there is no way to tell where that decision would have led you to. Even when you think you should have changed a choice or decision, there is no guarantee that the choice would have made things better. No guarantee that the choice would have been wrong.
Hindsight is 50/50.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Goings on...
Goings on………….10/13/08
10/14/08
I have many things in my archived mind to Blog about, but lately I have had a bit of Bloggers Block (so-to-speak). I can blame it on the Dodgers (I am BLUE this morning) and LSU, but…
Yesterday was anon-stop day at the office. The trucking world was running on all cylinders despite it behind a Holiday.
But in the middle of the day, I had to pause (albeit) for about 10 minutes, and the stuff (junk, crazy news stories, and some informative) I saw in that little lump of time was remarkable.
Here are some of the tidbits I picked out to “discuss.”
From Yahoo News (and every other news outfit): “Dow Jumps 936 as Government Pledge Bank Aid.” So Wall Street stormed back (if you ever get to see that Big Brass looking Bull, you will enjoy) from last week’s terrible losses. That was great news. Even though I don’t know much about the stock market and such, I do know we have lost about $8,000.00 in about 8 months. I know I am not the only one. I wasn’t looking at our Wachovia statements, but that little pull this past Sunday made my finger rip into the envelope. 5 seconds later I threw it in the file. I’m sure the Presidential Nominees will educate me on what all this means, so if I can make it through the Campaign ads and the debates and the Presidential Hopeful Prayer Breakfast at Wade’s house, I might learn more about the Government’s Pledge. They know it all and have all of the answers.
This one KILLS (for lack of a better word) me.
From SFGate.com: Class Surprises Lesbian Teacher on Wedding Day.WHAT? What class? The middle?
Basically, some First graders in San Francisco took a field trip to City Hall last Friday so they could toss rose petals on their teacher who was just married (to another woman). The 18 students were from Creative Arts Charter School. The mayor of S.F. officiated.
First – the kids don’t know any better BUT they also have minds that will soak up everything. One of the children’s parents came up with the idea. I wonder about that parent’s other views.
Second - ????? I am still scratching my head as to what they are thinking here.
Liz Jaroslow (the school’s interim director) said “It really is what we call a teachable moment.” I guess the teachable moment would be to teach them young? I’m just guessing.
Of course the trip didn’t go without opposition. Chip White, Press Secretary for the “Yes on 8” (to outlaw gay marriages) campaign said “It’s just utterly unreasonable that a public school field trip would be to a same-sex wedding. This is overt indoctrination of children who are too young to have an understanding of its purpose.”
According to White, unless Prop. 8 passes on Nov. 4, children will learn about same-sex marriage in school. I wonder if the Bible study will be down the hall.
Parents noted that although controversial, most didn’t see a big deal about it. Two children were held out of the field trip by their parents. This is my blog so I say HOORAY for those parents.
Parent Marc Lipsett said “How many days in school are they going to remember? This is a day they’ll definitely remember.” And that is a problem.
For those first graders, in this case 1+1 does not equal 2.
I figured out how to win the Lottery…
From Foxnews.com: Boyfriend of Kansas Woman Stuck to Toilet Wins Lottery for Second Time This Year If you recall, this was the lady who was stuck to a toilet seat for 2 years. Google “woman stuck to toilet seat” and you will get all of the info you need. Her boyfriend won the lottery twice this year. His latest winning ticket was purchased in Great Bend, KS. I actually stayed in that town for a week a few years back. Nice town. I believe the biggest Wal Mart in the state of Kansas is in Great Bend.
The way I see it: I will gather all of the books I either want to read and/or re read. I will buy an old Atari game in a garage sale. I will stock up on air freshener. I will quit my job. I will have my wife play the lottery.
From Yahoo Mail: Go to HUDforeclosed.com for “INCREDIBLE DISCOUNTS ON REAL ESTATE.” I’m not sure, but if you are in the market for a house, this might be a good web page to (at least) look at.
And Finally…
From TheLeafChronicle.com out of Clarksville, TN.
Man picks up ‘dead’ Fox, Wrecks after I t RevivesGuess what the man’s name was?
Tommy Fox
10/14/08
I have many things in my archived mind to Blog about, but lately I have had a bit of Bloggers Block (so-to-speak). I can blame it on the Dodgers (I am BLUE this morning) and LSU, but…
Yesterday was anon-stop day at the office. The trucking world was running on all cylinders despite it behind a Holiday.
But in the middle of the day, I had to pause (albeit) for about 10 minutes, and the stuff (junk, crazy news stories, and some informative) I saw in that little lump of time was remarkable.
Here are some of the tidbits I picked out to “discuss.”
From Yahoo News (and every other news outfit): “Dow Jumps 936 as Government Pledge Bank Aid.” So Wall Street stormed back (if you ever get to see that Big Brass looking Bull, you will enjoy) from last week’s terrible losses. That was great news. Even though I don’t know much about the stock market and such, I do know we have lost about $8,000.00 in about 8 months. I know I am not the only one. I wasn’t looking at our Wachovia statements, but that little pull this past Sunday made my finger rip into the envelope. 5 seconds later I threw it in the file. I’m sure the Presidential Nominees will educate me on what all this means, so if I can make it through the Campaign ads and the debates and the Presidential Hopeful Prayer Breakfast at Wade’s house, I might learn more about the Government’s Pledge. They know it all and have all of the answers.
This one KILLS (for lack of a better word) me.
From SFGate.com: Class Surprises Lesbian Teacher on Wedding Day.WHAT? What class? The middle?
Basically, some First graders in San Francisco took a field trip to City Hall last Friday so they could toss rose petals on their teacher who was just married (to another woman). The 18 students were from Creative Arts Charter School. The mayor of S.F. officiated.
First – the kids don’t know any better BUT they also have minds that will soak up everything. One of the children’s parents came up with the idea. I wonder about that parent’s other views.
Second - ????? I am still scratching my head as to what they are thinking here.
Liz Jaroslow (the school’s interim director) said “It really is what we call a teachable moment.” I guess the teachable moment would be to teach them young? I’m just guessing.
Of course the trip didn’t go without opposition. Chip White, Press Secretary for the “Yes on 8” (to outlaw gay marriages) campaign said “It’s just utterly unreasonable that a public school field trip would be to a same-sex wedding. This is overt indoctrination of children who are too young to have an understanding of its purpose.”
According to White, unless Prop. 8 passes on Nov. 4, children will learn about same-sex marriage in school. I wonder if the Bible study will be down the hall.
Parents noted that although controversial, most didn’t see a big deal about it. Two children were held out of the field trip by their parents. This is my blog so I say HOORAY for those parents.
Parent Marc Lipsett said “How many days in school are they going to remember? This is a day they’ll definitely remember.” And that is a problem.
For those first graders, in this case 1+1 does not equal 2.
I figured out how to win the Lottery…
From Foxnews.com: Boyfriend of Kansas Woman Stuck to Toilet Wins Lottery for Second Time This Year If you recall, this was the lady who was stuck to a toilet seat for 2 years. Google “woman stuck to toilet seat” and you will get all of the info you need. Her boyfriend won the lottery twice this year. His latest winning ticket was purchased in Great Bend, KS. I actually stayed in that town for a week a few years back. Nice town. I believe the biggest Wal Mart in the state of Kansas is in Great Bend.
The way I see it: I will gather all of the books I either want to read and/or re read. I will buy an old Atari game in a garage sale. I will stock up on air freshener. I will quit my job. I will have my wife play the lottery.
From Yahoo Mail: Go to HUDforeclosed.com for “INCREDIBLE DISCOUNTS ON REAL ESTATE.” I’m not sure, but if you are in the market for a house, this might be a good web page to (at least) look at.
And Finally…
From TheLeafChronicle.com out of Clarksville, TN.
Man picks up ‘dead’ Fox, Wrecks after I t RevivesGuess what the man’s name was?
Tommy Fox
Friday, October 10, 2008
Dodgers are KILLING ME!!!!!
Dodgers just lost to the Phillies. 2 in a row in the NLCS.................i will cry myself to sleep tonight. Goodnight.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
today 10/9/08
I got this idea from other Blogs I have read.
I am reading : Sinner by Ted Dekker
I also flip through and let my eyes wonder on The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis and The Mystery of Irma Vep (and other plays) by Charles Ludlam.
Next novel I am slated to read: The Last Days by Joel C. Rosenburg.
I am anxious about: The Dodgers vs. Phillies - National League Championships - starts tonight. also LSU vs. Florida - this Saturday. (I can't help it.)
I am happy about: Too much to count.
I am contemplating- spending $$$ to get my truck fixed or trade it in for a new car.
I am wondering why: my financial "guy" called every 2 or 3 weeks to talk about things but I have to learn he no longer works for Wachovia when I call with a question.
Recent Movies watched: Georgia Rule - tempted to shut it off midway through but kept it on. It ended up being an OK flick.
I am "tripping out" about: the dream I had last night.
I am working on: (A)2 short stories (1 about the dream I had last night and the other about a man named Allister whose wife is killed and he seeks revenge).
(B) Wade's top 100 tunes of all time.
(c) The Wayne Miller Story
(d) too many other things to count
I am sad about: having to come to this job everyday (but at the same time blessed to have a job - does that make sense?)
I am listening to: Flogging Molly's Within A Mile Of Home (in my truck's CD player)
on my phone: a mix of stuff - More Social Distortion than anything else.
that's it for now. There is so much out in this world to write about but my head is swelling, so this is what you get for today.
I am reading : Sinner by Ted Dekker
I also flip through and let my eyes wonder on The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis and The Mystery of Irma Vep (and other plays) by Charles Ludlam.
Next novel I am slated to read: The Last Days by Joel C. Rosenburg.
I am anxious about: The Dodgers vs. Phillies - National League Championships - starts tonight. also LSU vs. Florida - this Saturday. (I can't help it.)
I am happy about: Too much to count.
I am contemplating- spending $$$ to get my truck fixed or trade it in for a new car.
I am wondering why: my financial "guy" called every 2 or 3 weeks to talk about things but I have to learn he no longer works for Wachovia when I call with a question.
Recent Movies watched: Georgia Rule - tempted to shut it off midway through but kept it on. It ended up being an OK flick.
I am "tripping out" about: the dream I had last night.
I am working on: (A)2 short stories (1 about the dream I had last night and the other about a man named Allister whose wife is killed and he seeks revenge).
(B) Wade's top 100 tunes of all time.
(c) The Wayne Miller Story
(d) too many other things to count
I am sad about: having to come to this job everyday (but at the same time blessed to have a job - does that make sense?)
I am listening to: Flogging Molly's Within A Mile Of Home (in my truck's CD player)
on my phone: a mix of stuff - More Social Distortion than anything else.
that's it for now. There is so much out in this world to write about but my head is swelling, so this is what you get for today.
Monday, October 6, 2008
The $500.00 Flower Pot
THE $500.00 FLOWER POT
A “RUN IN” at the USCG Training Site
10-6-08
Southern New Jersey was beautiful on October 3, 2008. Except for about 15 minutes, that day was perfect.
My wife and I, along with my step-son’s fiancé flew to Philadelphia and then drove to Atlantic City where our hotel was.
Things happen for a reason. The trip was planned so that we could attend my step-son’s United States Coast Guard training graduation in Cape May, NJ.
We originally had a hotel in Wildwoods, NJ. Expedia.com contacted us and said that the hotel was closing for the season and they booked us in their sister hotel (also in Wildwoods). Just for the heck of it, I called that hotel (the day before we flew out). We were not on the rolls and they were closing for the season as well. Before the sweat bead rolling down my forehead could hit the sheet of paper in front of me, my fingers were dialing Expedia.
Long story short – we ended up in Atlantic City, NJ. This was an awesome thing. It was about halfway between the airport and the Coast Guard facility. Everything was open. Plus the hotel was great. Even if you don’t gamble (like us – I don’t even know how to play poker) this hotel is breathtaking. You do have to walk through the casino to get to your room, but once you are past it you are among 21 world class restaurants (one we ate at would not be considered world class – maybe gym class) and probably about 50 stores. It was cool.
To the graduation. The USCG should be highly praised for the way they planned and performed the graduation ceremony. Yes they practically have a graduation every Friday, but they really make you feel welcomed and comfortable. Also the Good Lord served up an enormously beautiful day. We were proud and elated that day. It was a touching ceremony. We felt blessed and privileged to not only be able to attend but to witness a fantastic step in a young Man’s journey of life.
Prior to the ceremony a flower pot hit our rental car. Actually it was my fault. We were parking (be directed by security) and they told me to back up and go another way. I looked in my mirrors and cut the wheel.
BAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hit something.
I look back thinking I hit another vehicle. I didn’t see anything. I looked out the door and saw a short and fat cement/stone flower pot. I hit it hard because the thing moved almost 8 inches. Well, a big scratch and a fist sized dent and some broken plastic later, I had to cough up my $500.00 deductible when we returned the rental. Honestly, I was only aggravated and agitated for about 15 minutes. The maturity that took me 41 years to find kicked in and we had a terrific time after that.
And thank God, while preparing to type this blog my insurance company called and told me they were sending me the 500.00 because I have full coverage on rentals.
Yes, I smiled.
Another plus to this trip. We paid $3.12 per gallon for gas in Rio Grande, NJ and $3.05 per gallon in Deptford, NJ. I thought I would never say Horrah about gas process over 3 bucks, but when we pay $3.55 or so in South Louisiana, that $3.12 and $3.05 are fantastic prices.
That’s about it. I am off today but I have hay to bail and cows to milk so I got to’ go.
Upcoming posts:
I will periodically dig into my poetry archives and put some “stuff” on the blog.
I am working on short story about……..when it is finished I will post it (probably in steps). And of course I an still researching for the upcoming post on Wade’s TOP 100 songs of all time………………..
A “RUN IN” at the USCG Training Site
10-6-08
Southern New Jersey was beautiful on October 3, 2008. Except for about 15 minutes, that day was perfect.
My wife and I, along with my step-son’s fiancé flew to Philadelphia and then drove to Atlantic City where our hotel was.
Things happen for a reason. The trip was planned so that we could attend my step-son’s United States Coast Guard training graduation in Cape May, NJ.
We originally had a hotel in Wildwoods, NJ. Expedia.com contacted us and said that the hotel was closing for the season and they booked us in their sister hotel (also in Wildwoods). Just for the heck of it, I called that hotel (the day before we flew out). We were not on the rolls and they were closing for the season as well. Before the sweat bead rolling down my forehead could hit the sheet of paper in front of me, my fingers were dialing Expedia.
Long story short – we ended up in Atlantic City, NJ. This was an awesome thing. It was about halfway between the airport and the Coast Guard facility. Everything was open. Plus the hotel was great. Even if you don’t gamble (like us – I don’t even know how to play poker) this hotel is breathtaking. You do have to walk through the casino to get to your room, but once you are past it you are among 21 world class restaurants (one we ate at would not be considered world class – maybe gym class) and probably about 50 stores. It was cool.
To the graduation. The USCG should be highly praised for the way they planned and performed the graduation ceremony. Yes they practically have a graduation every Friday, but they really make you feel welcomed and comfortable. Also the Good Lord served up an enormously beautiful day. We were proud and elated that day. It was a touching ceremony. We felt blessed and privileged to not only be able to attend but to witness a fantastic step in a young Man’s journey of life.
Prior to the ceremony a flower pot hit our rental car. Actually it was my fault. We were parking (be directed by security) and they told me to back up and go another way. I looked in my mirrors and cut the wheel.
BAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hit something.
I look back thinking I hit another vehicle. I didn’t see anything. I looked out the door and saw a short and fat cement/stone flower pot. I hit it hard because the thing moved almost 8 inches. Well, a big scratch and a fist sized dent and some broken plastic later, I had to cough up my $500.00 deductible when we returned the rental. Honestly, I was only aggravated and agitated for about 15 minutes. The maturity that took me 41 years to find kicked in and we had a terrific time after that.
And thank God, while preparing to type this blog my insurance company called and told me they were sending me the 500.00 because I have full coverage on rentals.
Yes, I smiled.
Another plus to this trip. We paid $3.12 per gallon for gas in Rio Grande, NJ and $3.05 per gallon in Deptford, NJ. I thought I would never say Horrah about gas process over 3 bucks, but when we pay $3.55 or so in South Louisiana, that $3.12 and $3.05 are fantastic prices.
That’s about it. I am off today but I have hay to bail and cows to milk so I got to’ go.
Upcoming posts:
I will periodically dig into my poetry archives and put some “stuff” on the blog.
I am working on short story about……..when it is finished I will post it (probably in steps). And of course I an still researching for the upcoming post on Wade’s TOP 100 songs of all time………………..
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
