Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of the working people. It is linked with International Workers Day which is celebrated on May 1st. It is a day for workers to enjoy. Usually there are cookouts, a day at the lake or beach, just lazing around or perhaps a parade.
Parades are quickly becoming a past tradition in this country.
There are not enough workers to make a parade.
PMO
©2014
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Creation Theory
The theory is called the framework hypothesis. It dismisses the six days of creation as literary devices. The view from the Netherlands in the 1920's came to American Presbyterians via the Westminister Theological Journal in 1958. In a nut shell, the theory contends that God did not create the world in six days, nor did He do it in a sequence. Supposedly it took about 13 billion years.
I do believe that God does everything in His own time, but I also believe that He can do anything, so the six day creation seems reasonable to me.
If He really had taken 13 billion years, He would have finished West Texas.
PMO
©2014
I do believe that God does everything in His own time, but I also believe that He can do anything, so the six day creation seems reasonable to me.
If He really had taken 13 billion years, He would have finished West Texas.
PMO
©2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Moving To Utah
A federal judge has declared a portion of Utah’s polygamy ban unconstitutional. This essentially decriminalizes polygamy in the sate. The ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit filed by reality TV polygamist Kody Brown and his wives, who left Utah fearing prosecution, according to FOX 13 in Salt Lake.
Be honest now, you knew this was coming. Full fledged, no holds barred polygamy can’t be far behind.
Anyway, I told my financial controller as soon as multiple wives becomes legal, we are moving to Utah so I can have more wives. She got a big laugh out of that. But, I can see a lot of reasons to have multiple wives, provided they meet my special conditions.
They must love to clean and cook, have a job and own a bass boat. I plan to run an ad with instructions to send me a copy of their latest pay stub and a picture of the bass boat.
My financial controller wanted to know how many wives I think I need. As many that can afford me.
She only agrees to go because she loves comedies.
PMO
©2014
Be honest now, you knew this was coming. Full fledged, no holds barred polygamy can’t be far behind.
Anyway, I told my financial controller as soon as multiple wives becomes legal, we are moving to Utah so I can have more wives. She got a big laugh out of that. But, I can see a lot of reasons to have multiple wives, provided they meet my special conditions.
They must love to clean and cook, have a job and own a bass boat. I plan to run an ad with instructions to send me a copy of their latest pay stub and a picture of the bass boat.
My financial controller wanted to know how many wives I think I need. As many that can afford me.
She only agrees to go because she loves comedies.
PMO
©2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Photographic Memory
When you get "older" you have to make adjustments. You must recognize your strengths and weaknesses and lean to improvise. This can be especially important when you try to use a pole saw to trim branches off a tree. No more "manning up" and holding a ten foot pole with an electric saw on one end with one hand.
I constantly review the things I can do and can’t do. Just this week, I discovered I have a photographic memory.
But, I don’t have same day processing.
PMO
©2014
I constantly review the things I can do and can’t do. Just this week, I discovered I have a photographic memory.
But, I don’t have same day processing.
PMO
©2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Music
JW and I have been friends longer than a lot of people have been alive. Since 1965. We have shared some really tough times and some good ones. That’s what friends do.
We don’t talk often anymore, but do communicate with email. That’s because it’s cheaper than stamps. Once in awhile he sends me one of those emails that get circulated around the world. You know the type - funny signs, jokes, and all that other stuff. In his latest missive, a collection of photos and signs, I saw one that really stands out, especially to me. It is quite simple.
"Music is what feelings sound like."
Think about that while you hum your favorite tune.
PMO
©2014
We don’t talk often anymore, but do communicate with email. That’s because it’s cheaper than stamps. Once in awhile he sends me one of those emails that get circulated around the world. You know the type - funny signs, jokes, and all that other stuff. In his latest missive, a collection of photos and signs, I saw one that really stands out, especially to me. It is quite simple.
"Music is what feelings sound like."
Think about that while you hum your favorite tune.
PMO
©2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Anti-Christ
There is a video circulating around on one of the social media sites that proclaims that Jesus identified the anti-Christ. By using literal translations of Hebrew and Arabic, the writer proclaims that Obama is the anti-Christ.
I am a believer in knowing what Biblical translations mean, but sometimes I think folks try to stretch things a little. But, hey, what do I know. He could be.
If you judge him in good old English by his actions, he very well may be the anti-American.
I don’t know how to say that in Hebrew.
PMO
©2014
I am a believer in knowing what Biblical translations mean, but sometimes I think folks try to stretch things a little. But, hey, what do I know. He could be.
If you judge him in good old English by his actions, he very well may be the anti-American.
I don’t know how to say that in Hebrew.
PMO
©2014
Monday, August 25, 2014
The Worst
Some where in the world there is the absolute worst doctor. And, he is probably seeing a patient today. There is the worst economist and that person is probably a White House advisor. There is the worst plumber, electrician, teacher, painter, carpenter, air conditioning technician, dentist, and the list goes on and on.
Don’t worry too much. I think we have them all in East Texas.
PMO
©2014
Don’t worry too much. I think we have them all in East Texas.
PMO
©2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Question For God
I have often heard someone say, "When I get to heaven, I’m going to ask God...." There are certainly a few questions that one might want to ask Him. "How did you make the universe?" "Why didn’t you just take Satan out and save a lot of trouble?" "How do you decide who gets to be what?"
The nice thing about heaven is that it lasts forever and you can get in all the questions you want. But, I know the very first question that I would like Him to answer. "Tell me, exactly how does a woman’s brain work?"
I just hope He doesn’t shrug his shoulders and say, "Dang if I know."
PMO
©2014
The nice thing about heaven is that it lasts forever and you can get in all the questions you want. But, I know the very first question that I would like Him to answer. "Tell me, exactly how does a woman’s brain work?"
I just hope He doesn’t shrug his shoulders and say, "Dang if I know."
PMO
©2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Masons
I have been a Mason for many years. Because Masons don’t talk about what they are and what they do and they have secret meetings, there’s always been suspicion of them by outsiders. Truth is the Masons are a fraternal organization based upon time tested values and principles. Masonry simply teaches you the importance of the things that really matter.
And, some get to wear funny hats.
PMO
©2014
And, some get to wear funny hats.
PMO
©2014
Friday, August 22, 2014
HOT !!
August in Texas is hot. August in East Texas sticky hot. When you have 100ยบ and 400% humidity, you have to be careful. You can become a steamed clam before you know it.
The prognosticators on TV warn people to stay indoors, drink plenty of water, and wear sun screen.
If you stay indoors, why do you need to drink extra water and wear sun screen?
PMO
©2014
The prognosticators on TV warn people to stay indoors, drink plenty of water, and wear sun screen.
If you stay indoors, why do you need to drink extra water and wear sun screen?
PMO
©2014
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Old Computer
My neighbor, Harold, has a really old computer. Harold is old too. And, he has a really bad internet service provider. If you add all these together, it adds up to be a problem for me. Don’t forget, I am old and grumpy.
Harold is too stingy to buy a new computer and knows nothing about talking to an ISP technician. So, I get to go over and see what I can do to confuse everyone involved. This looks like one of those fun things I have to look forward to.
If you see a report on TV about a nuclear explosion in East Texas, don’t get excited.
When I work on a computer, I really work on it.
PMO
©2014
Harold is too stingy to buy a new computer and knows nothing about talking to an ISP technician. So, I get to go over and see what I can do to confuse everyone involved. This looks like one of those fun things I have to look forward to.
If you see a report on TV about a nuclear explosion in East Texas, don’t get excited.
When I work on a computer, I really work on it.
PMO
©2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Trial By TV
Ferguson, Missouri continues it’s trial by TV. Since none of the people involved, including the police, have all the facts, and some have none of the facts, the media continues to try to stretch the story until something more exciting comes along.
Believe me, you can’t judge the officer or the young man based upon what you see on television. If you could we’d have to bring back Perry Mason.
But it all is an opportunity for stealing and destroying and defying the rule of law. Not to mention a couple of folks that will reap financial benefits and a little more notoriety.
How ever this all turns out, everybody loses.
PMO
©2014
Believe me, you can’t judge the officer or the young man based upon what you see on television. If you could we’d have to bring back Perry Mason.
But it all is an opportunity for stealing and destroying and defying the rule of law. Not to mention a couple of folks that will reap financial benefits and a little more notoriety.
How ever this all turns out, everybody loses.
PMO
©2014
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
On The Border
I meet some interesting people. For example, we have a problem with the oven as mentioned in the last post. When the technician came to make the repair, I expected him to change out the lower heating element and be gone in a few minutes. It didn’t work out like that. Turns out that the fuse in the oven was blown and it will take 3 to 5 days to get the part. But, that’s not the story.
As I ran back and forth to turn the breaker off and on so the tech could work without getting electrocuted, we talked. This young man, an appliance repairman, used to be a member of the Border Patrol in Laredo. He shared that on his second day of training, he and a group of other cadets came under fire from across the Mexican border. Being raw recruits, the training officers asked if anyone knew how to shoot and he was the only one. He and the trainer returned fire. He said it turned out that such action is common along the border. And, that was about four years ago. They don’t report this on CNN or any of the major networks.
His wife told him she was moving back to East Texas and he could come along if he wanted to.
Obviously he did.
PMO
©2014
As I ran back and forth to turn the breaker off and on so the tech could work without getting electrocuted, we talked. This young man, an appliance repairman, used to be a member of the Border Patrol in Laredo. He shared that on his second day of training, he and a group of other cadets came under fire from across the Mexican border. Being raw recruits, the training officers asked if anyone knew how to shoot and he was the only one. He and the trainer returned fire. He said it turned out that such action is common along the border. And, that was about four years ago. They don’t report this on CNN or any of the major networks.
His wife told him she was moving back to East Texas and he could come along if he wanted to.
Obviously he did.
PMO
©2014
Monday, August 18, 2014
Broiled Biscuits
99.9% of the time, I have biscuits for breakfast. No, I don’t make them, and I am picky about the brand and style I have. As usual, today, I popped the biscuits in the preheated oven and waited. When I smelled something burning, I opened the oven door and lo and behold, the biscuits were broiled. Burned is the correct analysis. One of the elements had gone out on the oven and therefore, instead of baking as I wanted, the biscuits burned.
It is not difficult to replace an element, but since we have a warranty, I called the company. They sent my request to a local company. When I called that company, I was told they were busy trying to get through all the services request. Maybe tomorrow? Or, not. They don’t know how grumpy I can get without my biscuits for breakfast.
If I have to, I’ll put barbeque sauce on them and broil the next batch.
PMO
©2014
It is not difficult to replace an element, but since we have a warranty, I called the company. They sent my request to a local company. When I called that company, I was told they were busy trying to get through all the services request. Maybe tomorrow? Or, not. They don’t know how grumpy I can get without my biscuits for breakfast.
If I have to, I’ll put barbeque sauce on them and broil the next batch.
PMO
©2014
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Garage Sale
My in-laws have sold their house and so they had an estate/garage sale, with the help of my financial controller, daughter, granddaughter, sister-in-law and who knows who else. I didn’t help. They left me in charge of the dogs back at the compound.
These are a few brief highlights of the sale. First, father-in-law, now 91, invited early arrivals to come on in before everything was ready. He later was moved to the garage where he sold every item for $1 each. I do hope the car wasn’t in the garage. Next, he hid mother-in-law’s purse behind a sofa and forgot where he put it. That took several hours to find. And, the next day, mother-in-law, 86 years old, hid her own purse in a closet and forgot where she put it. Another treasure hunt that lasted several hours. Are, you beginning to see a pattern here? I am glad I missed all the fun.
As I got the reports, I kept waiting for him to hide her and they both forgot where they were or where they were supposed to be.
PMO
©2014
These are a few brief highlights of the sale. First, father-in-law, now 91, invited early arrivals to come on in before everything was ready. He later was moved to the garage where he sold every item for $1 each. I do hope the car wasn’t in the garage. Next, he hid mother-in-law’s purse behind a sofa and forgot where he put it. That took several hours to find. And, the next day, mother-in-law, 86 years old, hid her own purse in a closet and forgot where she put it. Another treasure hunt that lasted several hours. Are, you beginning to see a pattern here? I am glad I missed all the fun.
As I got the reports, I kept waiting for him to hide her and they both forgot where they were or where they were supposed to be.
PMO
©2014
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Know How To Fold'em
As stated before, I have few (none) domestic skills. My financial controller has been away and is not expected back for a few more days. This leaves me in charge of house duties - not a good thing.
I have always been able to iron and run a vacuum and I can run the washing machine. The problem comes when I take the clothes out of the dryer. Hanging clothes on hangers is not that big of a deal, so long as one does not get all excited about if they are inside out. But, folding things is not in my skills set. Why do towels have to be folded anyway? And, the same goes for undies. Why can’t you just pile them in a drawer and drag them out when you want them? Who’s going to know if they are wrinkled?
So far I have invented 27 new ways to fold undies.
None of them fit in the drawer where they go.
PMO
©2014
I have always been able to iron and run a vacuum and I can run the washing machine. The problem comes when I take the clothes out of the dryer. Hanging clothes on hangers is not that big of a deal, so long as one does not get all excited about if they are inside out. But, folding things is not in my skills set. Why do towels have to be folded anyway? And, the same goes for undies. Why can’t you just pile them in a drawer and drag them out when you want them? Who’s going to know if they are wrinkled?
So far I have invented 27 new ways to fold undies.
None of them fit in the drawer where they go.
PMO
©2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
Objectionable
Apparently there is a secretive Obama administration program (Operation Choke Point) to force banks through the FDIC not to operate accounts withe certain types of business. If bank officials didn’t close the accounts, they were lead to believe they would be subject to audits and other investigations. Banks are regulated and have enough audits and investigations, so bankers felt the heat.
A range of both legal and illegal activities that Obama’s Department of Justice found objectionable included ammunition sales, coin dealers, firearms sales, pay day loans, surveillance equipment sales, tobacco sales, and travel clubs. The list also included several others including telemarketing.
Now, the feds have backed off the plan after some legitimate businesses filed complaints. One of which was a pawn shop that had just opened an account and the bank closed the account two weeks later.
When you hear about how government controls your life, this type of control doesn’t jump out.
I wonder what else is objectionable?
Certainly not golf courses.
PMO
©2014
A range of both legal and illegal activities that Obama’s Department of Justice found objectionable included ammunition sales, coin dealers, firearms sales, pay day loans, surveillance equipment sales, tobacco sales, and travel clubs. The list also included several others including telemarketing.
Now, the feds have backed off the plan after some legitimate businesses filed complaints. One of which was a pawn shop that had just opened an account and the bank closed the account two weeks later.
When you hear about how government controls your life, this type of control doesn’t jump out.
I wonder what else is objectionable?
Certainly not golf courses.
PMO
©2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Why?
I often ask myself why? Why are things the way they are and why they are not. I got an email from an old friend today that is taking the office of president of a retiree group in Dallas. The company where I retried has about half-dozen clubs. I have two of them.
I called my friend and asked, "Why?" She didn’t have an answer except, "No one else will do it." That’s why I have two clubs. We talked awhile about some of my experiences and I offered her some tips on how to deal with a bunch of old people.
I also told her that I would try to gather up some names of psychiatrists that she will need.
The last psychiatrist I knew said there was no hope for me.
PMO
©2014
I called my friend and asked, "Why?" She didn’t have an answer except, "No one else will do it." That’s why I have two clubs. We talked awhile about some of my experiences and I offered her some tips on how to deal with a bunch of old people.
I also told her that I would try to gather up some names of psychiatrists that she will need.
The last psychiatrist I knew said there was no hope for me.
PMO
©2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Robin Williams
Robin Williams committed suicide. All the TV talking heads and radio talk shows are spouting comments and opinions which they are not qualified to make. It’s annoying hear people that believe their opinion matters.
As I was listening to one radio talk show while driving, the host had been commenting about Mr. Williams for quite awhile when a mental health professional called in. His name was Jeremy, and he is from Fort Worth, Texas. Jeremy told the host that he works with suicidal people on an all most daily basis. He stated that he had experienced someone taking their life while talking to him on the phone. Then, he explained why someone would take their life. "It’s not that they want to die. They don’t know how to live," he said.
Jeremy is a wise man.
May Mr. Williams rest in peace. That’s what he was searching for.
PMO
©2014
As I was listening to one radio talk show while driving, the host had been commenting about Mr. Williams for quite awhile when a mental health professional called in. His name was Jeremy, and he is from Fort Worth, Texas. Jeremy told the host that he works with suicidal people on an all most daily basis. He stated that he had experienced someone taking their life while talking to him on the phone. Then, he explained why someone would take their life. "It’s not that they want to die. They don’t know how to live," he said.
Jeremy is a wise man.
May Mr. Williams rest in peace. That’s what he was searching for.
PMO
©2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Please Explain
A young black man was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. No one seems to have the truth about exactly what happened. But, apparently this is a signal that it is okay for people to riot, loot, burn and shoot at police. Please explain that to me.
I honestly want to know.
PMO
©2014
I honestly want to know.
PMO
©2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Obsessed
Are you obsessed with something? The correct answer is yes. We even have some that so obsessed, the shrinks classify them as having obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD. Fortunately most don’t require psychotherapy or drugs, but even if you don’t recognize it, you probably have an obsessed.
We have a relative that is obsessed with tying his shoe laces. They have to be perfect or he will retie them several times. If my shoe laces don’t come undone, they are okay by me.
But, I am obsessed with the safety and security of those that mean the most to me. I get all bent out of shape if I don’t know where they are and are they safe. We have always had the "habit" of checking on each other. Cell phones made this a lot easier, but my daughter doesn’t always answer. She thinks that she is over 40 she can take care of herself. Silly girl. I didn’t let out of the house when she was born until she was six weeks old. I didn’t want to let her out until she was 40, but that didn’t work out. Before you do a little arm chair analysis, I do not check up on family, I just check to be sure they are safe and sound.
Nannies are obsessed with controlling other people’s lives. Politicians are obsessed with getting elected and reelected. Some of them are obsessed with golf too.
Obsession is something you have to do even when you are not always aware you do it.
I am also obsessed with winning a game of Spider Solitaire with over 1300 points.
Maybe I should give up on that one.
PMO
©2014
We have a relative that is obsessed with tying his shoe laces. They have to be perfect or he will retie them several times. If my shoe laces don’t come undone, they are okay by me.
But, I am obsessed with the safety and security of those that mean the most to me. I get all bent out of shape if I don’t know where they are and are they safe. We have always had the "habit" of checking on each other. Cell phones made this a lot easier, but my daughter doesn’t always answer. She thinks that she is over 40 she can take care of herself. Silly girl. I didn’t let out of the house when she was born until she was six weeks old. I didn’t want to let her out until she was 40, but that didn’t work out. Before you do a little arm chair analysis, I do not check up on family, I just check to be sure they are safe and sound.
Nannies are obsessed with controlling other people’s lives. Politicians are obsessed with getting elected and reelected. Some of them are obsessed with golf too.
Obsession is something you have to do even when you are not always aware you do it.
I am also obsessed with winning a game of Spider Solitaire with over 1300 points.
Maybe I should give up on that one.
PMO
©2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
God
The word god is used a lot. I do want to mention that the true God’s last name is not damn. OMG is texted and tweeted and said by more than millions. The point is that few understand that God is one being and only one. For what I know about him, He really doesn’t like His name thrown around.
So, let me give you a tip on how to handle His name. Think of it first as an acronym. GOD - get out devil.
Then you will use it the correct way.
PMO
©2014
So, let me give you a tip on how to handle His name. Think of it first as an acronym. GOD - get out devil.
Then you will use it the correct way.
PMO
©2014
Saturday, August 9, 2014
News And Comments
Today, it's news and comments that you won’t get on the government controlled media:
Mexico is upset with Governor Rick Perry for putting National Guard troops along the border. An official letter stated that the action is "not being a good neighbor."
Mean nasty Israel continues to fight for their lives and existence. All Hamas wants is for them to be dead. That obviously is a problem for Israel.
ISIS’s war on everyone continues with atrocities that would not be acceptable in Detroit. Can it be that the war on terror is not over?
Ebola has been imported under strict security measures. Nothing can possibly go wrong - not in a million years.
Obama is on vacation. Wait! That’s not news.
If he was not on vacation, that would be real news.
PMO
©2014
Mexico is upset with Governor Rick Perry for putting National Guard troops along the border. An official letter stated that the action is "not being a good neighbor."
Mean nasty Israel continues to fight for their lives and existence. All Hamas wants is for them to be dead. That obviously is a problem for Israel.
ISIS’s war on everyone continues with atrocities that would not be acceptable in Detroit. Can it be that the war on terror is not over?
Ebola has been imported under strict security measures. Nothing can possibly go wrong - not in a million years.
Obama is on vacation. Wait! That’s not news.
If he was not on vacation, that would be real news.
PMO
©2014
Friday, August 8, 2014
Look Forward
To live a quality life requires some basics. Certainly one should have food, water and shelter. Some would argue that you must have a big screen TV, at least one cell phone and a really nice car or pickup. Believe it or not, work is essential to a quality life. People need to feel the obligation and satisfaction of doing a job. Even most domestic animals require a "job" to be happy.
There are many items that can be listed and they will vary by individual. Not everybody needs a pickup and a boat to have a quality life. There are even people that don’t need fried pork chops, mashed potatoes, blackeye peas, fresh garden tomatoes and an onion. I don’t understand people like that.
I would suggest that for a true quality life, one must have something to look forward to. Yes, there are those that say they look forward to going to heaven. But, I’ve yet to meet anyone that wants to go today.
Looking forward to something gives reason to life. Rich and poor alike, often find themselves with nothing to look forward to. That explains a lot of what and why people do some of the things they do.
Pretty serious stuff.
I hate to mow the lawn. So when I finish, not having to mow for another week is what I look forward to.
You have to get the quality where you can.
PMO
©2014
There are many items that can be listed and they will vary by individual. Not everybody needs a pickup and a boat to have a quality life. There are even people that don’t need fried pork chops, mashed potatoes, blackeye peas, fresh garden tomatoes and an onion. I don’t understand people like that.
I would suggest that for a true quality life, one must have something to look forward to. Yes, there are those that say they look forward to going to heaven. But, I’ve yet to meet anyone that wants to go today.
Looking forward to something gives reason to life. Rich and poor alike, often find themselves with nothing to look forward to. That explains a lot of what and why people do some of the things they do.
Pretty serious stuff.
I hate to mow the lawn. So when I finish, not having to mow for another week is what I look forward to.
You have to get the quality where you can.
PMO
©2014
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Russian Bombers
According to the Washington Times and Newsmax, Russian bombers penetrated U.S. airspace at least 16 times in the past ten days. Tu-95 Russian Bear H bombers have prompted the scrambling of U.S. jet fighters on several occasions. One bomber incursion reportedly sent flights along Alaska and California.
A NORAD spokesperson said that the Russian flights are training missions, but another defense official said that they are not just training missions. All of this comes with tense relations with Russia because of the events in the Ukraine.
Personally I think that Putin is tweaking Obama’s nose. And, maybe even thumping his ears.
I wonder if Sarah Palin saw the bombers from her porch.
PMO
©2014
A NORAD spokesperson said that the Russian flights are training missions, but another defense official said that they are not just training missions. All of this comes with tense relations with Russia because of the events in the Ukraine.
Personally I think that Putin is tweaking Obama’s nose. And, maybe even thumping his ears.
I wonder if Sarah Palin saw the bombers from her porch.
PMO
©2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
One Ringy Dingy
Another American institution is fading away - the land line telephone. For you youngsters, it’s that black thingy that hangs on the wall or sits on a table that some old person talks into. It’s expected by the end of 2015 there will be few, if any, land line phones. Everything will be wireless or VOIP - Voice Over Internet Protocol.
Being old, I remember the old rotary dial phone. Before that, I remember having a party line that made you wait until someone hung up before you could make a call. And, anyone on your party line could listen in - and did. Heck, I remember when you picked up the receiver and told the operator what number you wanted to call - like BR549.
Sure technology is wonderful, up to a point. Cell phones are great if you can get a signal and if it is not distorted. And, now days you have to have a phone about the size of a small car so you can play games, listen to music and update your Facebook account. The talking part is secondary. And, the old land line that used to cost less than $20 per month, is now going to cost you upwards of a $100 per month - including must have data minutes.
Cell phone have advanced to a point of replacing talk. You just text. Heck, there are some people that send text messages to each other at the dinner table - another fading institution.
Pretty soon, when a baby is born, he or she will be given a phone and placed in a crib where life will be solitary, but entertaining.
The world just ain’t the same without Lily Tomlin’s character, Ernestine. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just start texting:
One ringy dingy, two ringy dingy
PMO
©2014
Being old, I remember the old rotary dial phone. Before that, I remember having a party line that made you wait until someone hung up before you could make a call. And, anyone on your party line could listen in - and did. Heck, I remember when you picked up the receiver and told the operator what number you wanted to call - like BR549.
Sure technology is wonderful, up to a point. Cell phones are great if you can get a signal and if it is not distorted. And, now days you have to have a phone about the size of a small car so you can play games, listen to music and update your Facebook account. The talking part is secondary. And, the old land line that used to cost less than $20 per month, is now going to cost you upwards of a $100 per month - including must have data minutes.
Cell phone have advanced to a point of replacing talk. You just text. Heck, there are some people that send text messages to each other at the dinner table - another fading institution.
Pretty soon, when a baby is born, he or she will be given a phone and placed in a crib where life will be solitary, but entertaining.
The world just ain’t the same without Lily Tomlin’s character, Ernestine. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just start texting:
One ringy dingy, two ringy dingy
PMO
©2014
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Rumors Again
The problem with rumors are that most people take them as the truth because someone they trust tells them. In reality, there is usually a little truth in a rumor and a lot of conjecture. Humans like to embellish what they don’t know so as to sound like they do know.
There are so many rumors on the internet that if .01% has a ounce of truth, then we are all doomed.
But, we may all be doomed anyway.
PMO
©2014
There are so many rumors on the internet that if .01% has a ounce of truth, then we are all doomed.
But, we may all be doomed anyway.
PMO
©2014
Monday, August 4, 2014
Affect-Effect-Cost
Here’s my latest recommendation for government. Before any action is taken, it must be determined who will the action affect, what will be the effect and what will it cost. When these steps are applied to something current like illegal immigration the end result is not desirable.
Illegal immigration affects the immigrants. They get to break the law and participate in "free stuff" such as education, medical services, food, housing and legal representation, creating a mind set that if you break the law, you get rewarded.
The legal citizens are dramatically affected.
The effects are endless. First and foremost is the effect of millions of others to follow the illegals. Because millions have already shown the way, and now there are millions more.
Social services, already strained, have to be doubled, tripled or more to accommodate the never ending stream of people. Resources are depleted at a tremendous rate. Food, housing, medical services, and education are overwhelmed, and worsen as numbers rise.
When over population occurs, crime increases and citizens live in fear. Add the spread of diseases that are not common or once were eradicated and fear increases.
The list of effects can go on, but the end result has to be that the quality of life will be destroyed, even for the illegals.
The cost in tax payer dollars are soaring and will multiply beyond the ability for workers to bear. Simple economics.
If you invite a couple of friends over for dinner and 20 other people show up, how are you going to pay for them? You have a limited budget. Does everyone get a few bites instead of the meal you can pay for? Maybe some get nothing at all?
We are supposed to help the poor. It is the right thing to do. But, if helping them makes you unable to feed yourself and your family, and eventually your ability to help the poor, who wins?
When everyone has nothing, there’s not a lot to share.
PMO
©2014
Illegal immigration affects the immigrants. They get to break the law and participate in "free stuff" such as education, medical services, food, housing and legal representation, creating a mind set that if you break the law, you get rewarded.
The legal citizens are dramatically affected.
The effects are endless. First and foremost is the effect of millions of others to follow the illegals. Because millions have already shown the way, and now there are millions more.
Social services, already strained, have to be doubled, tripled or more to accommodate the never ending stream of people. Resources are depleted at a tremendous rate. Food, housing, medical services, and education are overwhelmed, and worsen as numbers rise.
When over population occurs, crime increases and citizens live in fear. Add the spread of diseases that are not common or once were eradicated and fear increases.
The list of effects can go on, but the end result has to be that the quality of life will be destroyed, even for the illegals.
The cost in tax payer dollars are soaring and will multiply beyond the ability for workers to bear. Simple economics.
If you invite a couple of friends over for dinner and 20 other people show up, how are you going to pay for them? You have a limited budget. Does everyone get a few bites instead of the meal you can pay for? Maybe some get nothing at all?
We are supposed to help the poor. It is the right thing to do. But, if helping them makes you unable to feed yourself and your family, and eventually your ability to help the poor, who wins?
When everyone has nothing, there’s not a lot to share.
PMO
©2014
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Civil Disobedience
Sometimes I just have enough. When enough is enough, it’s time to take a stand. Reality is that there are more things you can not do than those you can. Taking a road trip down an interstate highway, I saw a sign that said, "Stay Off Median." I have seen these signs before on four lane highways. But, I just couldn’t stand it anymore.
I pulled my truck off on the shoulder, checked to be sure it was safe for me to cross the road to the median and ran across. There in broad daylight, I stood on the median. So there! Take that!
A while later, I made a stop at a rest stop to use the facilities. And, right there just outside the mens room was a sign, "Stay Off The Grass." When I am civil disobedient, I go all out.
You figure it out.
PMO
©2014
I pulled my truck off on the shoulder, checked to be sure it was safe for me to cross the road to the median and ran across. There in broad daylight, I stood on the median. So there! Take that!
A while later, I made a stop at a rest stop to use the facilities. And, right there just outside the mens room was a sign, "Stay Off The Grass." When I am civil disobedient, I go all out.
You figure it out.
PMO
©2014
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Sarcasim
This is a follow up to yesterday’s post. Grumpy old men are sarcastic. It is their only defense mechanism.
Remember, they are called grumpy old men for a reason.
PMO
©2014
Remember, they are called grumpy old men for a reason.
PMO
©2014
Friday, August 1, 2014
Grumpy Old Man
There are some things you need to know about grumpy old men. Most younger people may already know these things.
First, grumpy old men don’t have emotions. You can’t hurt their feelings or break their heart. They never get lonesome or have any interest in what family or friends are doing. They love to be kept in the dark and have something on them at the last moment. They are never disappointed or depressed.
Grumpy old men know absolutely nothing about anything. They think they know about protecting and providing for family and supporting friends but their idea and ideals are just not right.
They never have any physical pain or feel frustrated. Heck, if you cut them, they don’t even bleed.
You see, grumpy old men are generally a pain in the butt.
Everything annoys them because most things don’t make sense to them. Their outdated knowledge and experiences don’t apply today and they don’t even try to understand "things have changed." They have no dreams or desires. Common sense consumes them and that’s just sad.
The only reason they exist is to irritate other people. And, they are very good at that. One should avoid them at all cost.
They really like to be ignored.
PMO
©2014
First, grumpy old men don’t have emotions. You can’t hurt their feelings or break their heart. They never get lonesome or have any interest in what family or friends are doing. They love to be kept in the dark and have something on them at the last moment. They are never disappointed or depressed.
Grumpy old men know absolutely nothing about anything. They think they know about protecting and providing for family and supporting friends but their idea and ideals are just not right.
They never have any physical pain or feel frustrated. Heck, if you cut them, they don’t even bleed.
You see, grumpy old men are generally a pain in the butt.
Everything annoys them because most things don’t make sense to them. Their outdated knowledge and experiences don’t apply today and they don’t even try to understand "things have changed." They have no dreams or desires. Common sense consumes them and that’s just sad.
The only reason they exist is to irritate other people. And, they are very good at that. One should avoid them at all cost.
They really like to be ignored.
PMO
©2014
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