Friday, May 30, 2008

Happy Annivesary Babe!

Happy Annivesary (by Rog Rogers)

I've watched the gold in your hair turn silver
And the sparkle in your eyes dim more each day
And the clutch of your hands getting weaker
All these things say it wasn't yesterday

So darlin', Happy Anniversary
You've made my life for me
Once again, thanks for the memory
My darlin', Happy Anniversary

The paper we signed has turned yellow
Its crumbling edges tend to tell its age
Its meaning we will cherish forever
But in the book of our lives, it's just a page

So darlin', Happy Anniversary
You've made my life for me
Once again, thanks for the memory
My darlin', Happy Anniversary
My darlin', Happy Anniversary

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Memorial Day 2008

My respects to my fellow veterans who have died in the service of our country; my heart goes out to all the families & friends of those vets.

I had a good, low-key Memorial Day weekend. Had a cook-out at my sister’s house Friday night. Visited with my mom & nephew who left on Saturday morning. I went to see Iron Man on Sunday with my Marine niece, who was visiting for the weekend. Then yesterday, Debi and the kids and I just hung out -- watched a movie (Hook) and played games all day.

Its days like that I wish I could bottle and save for some day in the future when they’re all grown up.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Mowing Green Keeps Air Clean

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Friday, May 16, 2008

Superman's Mission for President Kennedy

Ok, I know I’m a huge geek, but for me as a kid, JFK & Superman were both larger than life superheroes, so I found this interesting.

The cover pictured below is not the actual cover for the published issue (click on the hyperlink below for the explanation).

http://www.dialbforblog.com/archives/166/




Thursday, May 15, 2008

Insurance and ballet

I'd like to say this is the last word on the insurance settlement for my car, but I'm sure I'll have to vent a time or two before it's all done... I really hate dealing with insurance companies. They are such vile, soulless, money-grubbers. As expected, they're lowballing us on the settlement AND they were mean to Debi on the phone. I may have to use my boss voice.

If anyone has any bright ideas for how to get more money out of an insurance company, I'm open to suggestions.

We went to a couple of used car lots over the weekend. Good god, those people are SLEAZY – I felt like I needed a shower when I got home.

Both the kids are dancing in the Peter Pan ballet this weekend (two different performances). They don't seem at all nervous; I think they're still too young to know they should be. That's a good thing and I hope to keep it that way.

Debi and I are very proud & excited to see them dance. Paw Paw & Maw Maw are coming in all the way from New Orleans to see the production. Now, THAT is dedication. I'm sure I'll be posting pictures.

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

The Next Level

It seems this phrase has become part of the American business lexicon. I hear it all the time. Recently, a co-worker posed the question: "how many damn levels are there anyhow???"

So far, no one has been able to provide the answer.

Monday, May 05, 2008

Looking for cheap gas?

There is no such thing as cheap gas these days.

However, a friend sent me this link where you can find the cheapest gas in your zip code. If you're interested... http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx.

Is anyone else tired of hearing about gas prices EVERY TIME you turn on the news?? They're not just giving the nationwide average, they're also giving us the price in every major city along with video footage of some average Joe pumping his gas. Is that really necessary? I know the price is high when I fill up. If I'm curious about gas prices between fill-ups, I can just glance at the sign as I drive by the 20 or so gas stations I see every day during my travels. There's reporting real news and there's beating a dead horse (sorry, probably not the most sensitive cliche I could have used in light of the Derby tragedy).

An interesting footnote to this gas conversation... I visited my hometown this past weekend and my Mom gave me a box with all of the postcards and letters I've sent her over the years since I left home. I've only read a couple at random so far; one was my first letter from Italy -- I was outraged that gas was nearly $4.00 a gallon (it was about $.80 a gallon in the States at the time I think). It's all relative, huh?

Thursday, May 01, 2008

A Parade Float...


Obama's Preacher - Does it Matter?

All the crap with the preacher was dying down, but Rev. Wrong stirred it all up again.

Before it was just a bunch of random sound bites taken (perhaps) out of context over the course of 20 years. But NOW, he’s saying it all again – fresh & new and scaring the hell out of people.

Do the lunatic ravings of his preacher reflect badly on Obama? Initially, I thought not. But he has been attending this man’s church for many years and he’s certainly heard these vile remarks. You can’t say that Obama just napped on the pew on the occasional Sunday and didn’t really know the guy; this man was a spiritual advisor to Obama – they prayed together the day Obama announced his candidacy for president.

I don’t care for it when ANYONE spouts that sort of racist, anti-American, inflammatory BS. If I attended a church or was part of any organization whose ideological leader expressed those sorts of opinions I would definitely leave.

So, it seems to me that the choices are these:
- Obama agrees with his preacher and is just now denouncing him to get elected
- Obama doesn’t agree with his preacher but didn’t have the strength of character to

speak up for what’s right until it became politically necessary

Neither is very appealing to me. Especially not in a presidential candidate.