Monthly Archives: April 2008
On Patience
Twenty five years ago, I observed an American tourist berating a French railroad ticket agent in a Paris Station. The man was outraged because he’d been told to stand in the wrong line. Upon arriving at the head of the … Continue reading
“Let them eat cake”
I went shopping for shirts yesterday over at the Goodwill store in an upscale city. There I found four nice casual shirts that will wear well this summer over shorts. A total of $17 left my bank account for them. … Continue reading
God’s love, Old men and fishing
I saw a man talk the other day about the love of God and that God’s love is both incomprehensible to man, because so often man loves conditionally, and because God’s love is a constant in our lives whether we … Continue reading
Dumb Education in California
· OK, so I have two gripes tonight before retiring and they are both about stupid educational decisions. · First, why are we limiting access to extra-curricular activities to those students who have a C average or better? That’s the … Continue reading
Branches, Farmers and Old-fashioned Bartering
Have you ever wanted to make a change in your life but found yourself unable to do so? Have ever walked in the forest and picked up a stick and carried it for a while? I’ve done this often, and … Continue reading
Golf Goons, Trough Slurping Politicians, The Bitter Blue-Collar Masses and Somalian Priates
Barak says that Blue Collar = Bitter. Judging by the people being interviewed on the television I’d say he’s right. Continue reading
On Millionaires, New Laws, Obesity and Famine
· John McCain released his tax returns but not his wife’s tax return. I suppose he wants us to think he’s just a regular working stiff. Almost $115,000 (tax free retirement fund by the way) on a Navy pension, … Continue reading