As most young people do, when I was much younger I wanted to be in ‘style’ with my clothes and shoes. Hey, narrow ties may come back someday and I’ll be ready. I never did own a Nehru jacket, but I did have a ‘casual suit.’ It was pure polyester.
As time moved along, the way time does, I wore suits and ties with spit-shined shoes. I still think that some people should wear suits. But, now days, it’s now unusual to see people going anywhere and everywhere in cut off pants and a tee shirt, with a pair of flip flops. I really did take one of my dogs to a vet that wore a pair of khaki shorts, a Hawaiian shirt and went barefoot. And, he worked with large animals like horses and cows. I suppose he didn’t have to watch where he stepped so long as there was a water hose nearby.
As you get older, fashion becomes second to comfort. I’m not quite as bad as the vet, but I am getting close. Cargo pants and a pair of ugly casual shoes work for me.
I don’t own a Hawaiian shirt, but wait until my next shopping spree.
PMO
©2017
Monday, July 31, 2017
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Tax The Rich
The Dallas Morning News ran a story with the compensation of some top executives of public companies. Not surprising the head of ATT made over $24 million last year, with Exxon Mobil’s head man getting about a million less. There were 100 on the list and the poor guy at the bottom only made $1.4 million.
Here comes my sarcasm. It is disgusting that these people that run multi-billion dollar industries with thousands of employees, are so rich. Forget they ensure jobs so that millions can make a living. Surely they should be paying more taxes than they do. I don’t know how much they pay, but it should be more.
It’s not just me that think they should be taxed heavily. Ask any Hollywood celebrity or sports celebrity and they will tell you the same.
The celebrities should be exempt for making more than any CEO, because they are who they are.
Where did I put that barf bag.
PMO
©2017
Here comes my sarcasm. It is disgusting that these people that run multi-billion dollar industries with thousands of employees, are so rich. Forget they ensure jobs so that millions can make a living. Surely they should be paying more taxes than they do. I don’t know how much they pay, but it should be more.
It’s not just me that think they should be taxed heavily. Ask any Hollywood celebrity or sports celebrity and they will tell you the same.
The celebrities should be exempt for making more than any CEO, because they are who they are.
Where did I put that barf bag.
PMO
©2017
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Liars
An age old question, "What’s worse, a thief or a liar?" From my experiences, I know that a liar is worse and most liars are thieves. Just plain ole thieves take something of value for their personal gain. Often they have never seen the person from which they steal. But, a liar knows the person they are lying to.
When one takes an item of value, that’s all they steal. When a person lies, they take away your natural instinct to trust people and belief they tell the truth. With multiple encounters with liars, one gets where one doesn’t believe or trust anyone, save for a few folks - very few.
Liars often have no monetary gain in their lies. There is a character flaw that causes them to lie when the truth would be better. It has been said, "Tell the truth and you won’t have to try to remember what you say." Comedian Justin Wilson told a story about a man who was confronted by another, "How come you told me that lie?" The first man responded with a question, "Which one?"
The world would be a better place if for just one day, everyone told the truth.
Not even a little ‘white’ lie.
PMO
©2017
When one takes an item of value, that’s all they steal. When a person lies, they take away your natural instinct to trust people and belief they tell the truth. With multiple encounters with liars, one gets where one doesn’t believe or trust anyone, save for a few folks - very few.
Liars often have no monetary gain in their lies. There is a character flaw that causes them to lie when the truth would be better. It has been said, "Tell the truth and you won’t have to try to remember what you say." Comedian Justin Wilson told a story about a man who was confronted by another, "How come you told me that lie?" The first man responded with a question, "Which one?"
The world would be a better place if for just one day, everyone told the truth.
Not even a little ‘white’ lie.
PMO
©2017
Friday, July 28, 2017
Pay Attention
President Trump just doesn’t want to pay attention. The politicians run Washington D.C. and the rest of the country. The sooner that he figures out that he is not the boss, the more he will be able to get done. As I’ve said before, there is no draining the swamp because the politicians live there and they never will evolve into common everyday working people.
I suggest Mr. President that you stop and make some alliances that have something to gain personally if they work with you. And, forget about telling them, it’s good to make America great again and also help the American people. The people you have to deal with are only interested in power and money for themselves.
Pay attention and develop a plan to work through them without them knowing what you are doing.
Politicians are not the sharpest knives in the drawer.
PMO
©2017
I suggest Mr. President that you stop and make some alliances that have something to gain personally if they work with you. And, forget about telling them, it’s good to make America great again and also help the American people. The people you have to deal with are only interested in power and money for themselves.
Pay attention and develop a plan to work through them without them knowing what you are doing.
Politicians are not the sharpest knives in the drawer.
PMO
©2017
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Metal Detector
There was a time when metal detectors were popular and expensive, but now one can get one for a reasonable price, unless you want the super-dooper models. I’ve always thought I need a metal detector, but good judgment took over and I realize that it would be another tool that sits and gathers dust or dirt-dobbers.
However, I’ve found myself really needing one to locate a valve underground. Am I going out and buy one? Absolutely not. My old high school friend has one that I can borrow. I just hope it works.
It has been sitting in a closet for at least ten years.
He should have borrowed one from someone when he needed it.
PMO
©2017
However, I’ve found myself really needing one to locate a valve underground. Am I going out and buy one? Absolutely not. My old high school friend has one that I can borrow. I just hope it works.
It has been sitting in a closet for at least ten years.
He should have borrowed one from someone when he needed it.
PMO
©2017
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
The Easy Part
When one sets out to make his/her way in life, it doesn’t take long to find out that making money is not easy. At least not for the majority. In the world today, it comes as quite a shock to some folks that have never had a job, aside from getting out of be and going to school.
The trick is to work hard, learn as much as you can as fast as you can, and look for opportunities to make more money. It does take some time, years, to gain enough knowledge and skills to hopefully arrive at time when you can make a comfortable living. Notice, I did not say, get rich. Getting rich involves more work than most people want to do and more skills than they have.
Along the way, one must notice that while making money is tough, there are millions of way to spend it.
Don’t focus on spending, but on earning and saving.
Spending is the easy part.
PMO
©2017
The trick is to work hard, learn as much as you can as fast as you can, and look for opportunities to make more money. It does take some time, years, to gain enough knowledge and skills to hopefully arrive at time when you can make a comfortable living. Notice, I did not say, get rich. Getting rich involves more work than most people want to do and more skills than they have.
Along the way, one must notice that while making money is tough, there are millions of way to spend it.
Don’t focus on spending, but on earning and saving.
Spending is the easy part.
PMO
©2017
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Dog Sense
I like dogs, but am allergic to them. However, it seems I encounter more dogs than anyone. Perhaps that’s because they see me as an easy touch. Somehow they know that I give special treatment to animals. Why shouldn’t I, animals make more sense than people.
We doggie sit the "grand dogs" pretty often because my ace number one daughter travels on her job and the dogs have to have a place to stay. The dogs get to lay around and sleep most of the day, eat well and stay cool or warm, depending upon the season. We also have a yard where they can run and play and answer natures’ call.
What I have learned over the years is that dogs like treats, so these hounds get plenty. I save meat scraps and once per day, I feed some to the mutts. The amazing thing is that they know I’m preparing their treats. Maybe twenty times a day I go to the kitchen and open the frig, but the one time I take out ‘doggie’ treats, the dogs get all excited. It’s as if they have an extra sense that rings a bell.
Over the years, I have spoiled dogs. Maybe that’s why they like me.
I’ve tried spoiling people, but it doesn’t work.
They don’t have doggie sense.
PMO
©2017
We doggie sit the "grand dogs" pretty often because my ace number one daughter travels on her job and the dogs have to have a place to stay. The dogs get to lay around and sleep most of the day, eat well and stay cool or warm, depending upon the season. We also have a yard where they can run and play and answer natures’ call.
What I have learned over the years is that dogs like treats, so these hounds get plenty. I save meat scraps and once per day, I feed some to the mutts. The amazing thing is that they know I’m preparing their treats. Maybe twenty times a day I go to the kitchen and open the frig, but the one time I take out ‘doggie’ treats, the dogs get all excited. It’s as if they have an extra sense that rings a bell.
Over the years, I have spoiled dogs. Maybe that’s why they like me.
I’ve tried spoiling people, but it doesn’t work.
They don’t have doggie sense.
PMO
©2017
Monday, July 24, 2017
Rambling Again
Old people ramble a lot, so pay attention or you won’t keep up. Life was never meant to be easy. Hence the old adage, "Only the strong survive." To phrase it in today’s "snowflake" world, "The sun is going to melt your safe space."
Next on the rambling is how I always try to be helpful. Dr. Wild Bill, of the Church of What’s Happening Now, commented on his blog that he was having trouble growing roses. In my usual way of helping him, I offered the following expert advice. Plant the roses in a sunny spot. Get a cow with diarrhea and lead her around in your rose garden. Water as needed. To prune the roses, use a chainsaw and trim them to ground level. Be sure to wear gloves and safety glasses and watch where you step.
That’s enough for one day.
PMO
©2017
Next on the rambling is how I always try to be helpful. Dr. Wild Bill, of the Church of What’s Happening Now, commented on his blog that he was having trouble growing roses. In my usual way of helping him, I offered the following expert advice. Plant the roses in a sunny spot. Get a cow with diarrhea and lead her around in your rose garden. Water as needed. To prune the roses, use a chainsaw and trim them to ground level. Be sure to wear gloves and safety glasses and watch where you step.
That’s enough for one day.
PMO
©2017
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Trump Is A Uniter
It is obvious that Donald Trump doesn’t get credit for anything. Well, I want to go on record that President Trump is a uniter - one that unites. He deserves some credit. He has united Republicans and Democrats in Congress as well as all the media and every crack pot celebrity you can name. Not to mention all the radical groups and organizations.
Indeed, they have all joined forces to stop him from doing anything and get him out of office by what ever means it takes.
Mr. Trump said that he was going to drain the swamp. All these people don’t want the swamp drained.
It’s where they live.
P.S. The answer to yesterday's math question is three.
PMO
©2017
Indeed, they have all joined forces to stop him from doing anything and get him out of office by what ever means it takes.
Mr. Trump said that he was going to drain the swamp. All these people don’t want the swamp drained.
It’s where they live.
P.S. The answer to yesterday's math question is three.
PMO
©2017
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Do The Math
The problem in communication is that far too often, people don’t listen, or even read well. The following simple math problem is a good example. "How much is half of two plus two?"
The answer is not two.
Read the question again.
PMO
©2017
The answer is not two.
Read the question again.
PMO
©2017
Friday, July 21, 2017
Honey, Don't Do List
When men get married they soon discover that wives come up with a ‘honey-do’ list. Things they want you to do. These things usually involve tools and ladders. It may not be things they can’t do, but wives like to test you. Besides, it’s more fun watching you fall off a ladder than falling off themselves.
After being married the number of years myself and my friends have, it is interesting to now see wives coming up with ‘honey-don’t’ list. "Honey, don’t climb us that ladder," is common. "You need to hire someone to do that," is another.
You'll know when they really don’t want you to doing something.
They say, "Wait until I find your life insurance policy."
PMO
©2017
After being married the number of years myself and my friends have, it is interesting to now see wives coming up with ‘honey-don’t’ list. "Honey, don’t climb us that ladder," is common. "You need to hire someone to do that," is another.
You'll know when they really don’t want you to doing something.
They say, "Wait until I find your life insurance policy."
PMO
©2017
Thursday, July 20, 2017
How To Hire A Contractor
Unsolicited advice is almost never taken, so I don’t expect a lot of people to care about this. But, I’ve never let people not caring stop before. Over a few years of living and having moved to an area that is lacking in skilled labor, I have some suggestions about hiring a contractor, like to remold a bath or house, replace an air conditioning system or do some plumbing work.
First and last, never get in a hurry. Take the time to get more than one bid on any project.
Get everything in writing. Don’t take anyone’s word for anything. Humans forget what they say.
Don’t look for the cheap way. Sometime the lowest bid may work, or it may cost more in the long run.
Know or learn enough details about what you want done so you can ask questions. You may want to hire a third party to go over the written bids
Inspect the work in progress. If something doesn’t look right, ask questions and take pictures.
Require every contractor to furnish proof of liability insurance and bonding.
Photograph all workers - that’s right, if you let someone into your house, you need to be able to identify them.
Of course, you must have all warranties in writing and instructions on how to file a claim
For the most part, you can forget about referrals from friends and family, but there are exceptions. The good job someone did for a friend, may not be the work you get.
The objective is to get the best results for the best price.
Or, you can just sell your house and move to a new one.
PMO
©2017
First and last, never get in a hurry. Take the time to get more than one bid on any project.
Get everything in writing. Don’t take anyone’s word for anything. Humans forget what they say.
Don’t look for the cheap way. Sometime the lowest bid may work, or it may cost more in the long run.
Know or learn enough details about what you want done so you can ask questions. You may want to hire a third party to go over the written bids
Inspect the work in progress. If something doesn’t look right, ask questions and take pictures.
Require every contractor to furnish proof of liability insurance and bonding.
Photograph all workers - that’s right, if you let someone into your house, you need to be able to identify them.
Of course, you must have all warranties in writing and instructions on how to file a claim
For the most part, you can forget about referrals from friends and family, but there are exceptions. The good job someone did for a friend, may not be the work you get.
The objective is to get the best results for the best price.
Or, you can just sell your house and move to a new one.
PMO
©2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Old Friends Die
When you get older, you lose old friends. Hansen and I were friends for over 30 years. He died yesterday, after suffering with multiple health issues for a lot of years.
Hansen was one of those intellectual types and I always enjoyed talking with him. Even after he moved to Colorado, we stayed in touch.
When his wife called today to tell me the bad news, I got to thinking. Being alive and living are two entirely different things. For the past several months, he was just alive.
And, I thought about how someone will say, "He died surrounded by family." Truth is, no matter who you are, or how many people are with you at the time, you die alone. He understood that.
I’m going to miss Hansen.
RIP, my friend.
PMO
©2017
Hansen was one of those intellectual types and I always enjoyed talking with him. Even after he moved to Colorado, we stayed in touch.
When his wife called today to tell me the bad news, I got to thinking. Being alive and living are two entirely different things. For the past several months, he was just alive.
And, I thought about how someone will say, "He died surrounded by family." Truth is, no matter who you are, or how many people are with you at the time, you die alone. He understood that.
I’m going to miss Hansen.
RIP, my friend.
PMO
©2017
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Tent Revivals
A long, long time ago in a land, there were tent revivals. Chances are that if you are under the age of 50, you never attended one. These were traveling evangelists that crossed the land, spreading the gospel of Christianity.
Singer Neil Diamond described them as traveling salvation shows, where everybody goes. It was time of joy and happiness and as Mr. Diamond sings, "Just when you could bet that you could hear yourself sweat, he walks in."
Oh, there were some that were charlatans, but most were following a calling to call America back to God. It was a back to basics church to fit all denominations and cultures.
Can you imagine sitting in metal chairs under a tent on a hot steamy summer night to hear upbeat gospel music and preaching? Not today you say. You are right.
Americans would only bear the heat and crowds for a sporting event.
Still I wonder what would happen if tent revivals came back.
PMO
©2017
Singer Neil Diamond described them as traveling salvation shows, where everybody goes. It was time of joy and happiness and as Mr. Diamond sings, "Just when you could bet that you could hear yourself sweat, he walks in."
Oh, there were some that were charlatans, but most were following a calling to call America back to God. It was a back to basics church to fit all denominations and cultures.
Can you imagine sitting in metal chairs under a tent on a hot steamy summer night to hear upbeat gospel music and preaching? Not today you say. You are right.
Americans would only bear the heat and crowds for a sporting event.
Still I wonder what would happen if tent revivals came back.
PMO
©2017
Monday, July 17, 2017
Side Effects
Every day we are bombarded by ads promoting some medication. And, as required, they have to reveal some of the more serious side effects. Typically they include, increased heart rate, weakness, blurred vision, dizziness and diarrhea and even death?
Government has the same side effects.
Especially the dizziness and diarrhea.
PMO
©2017
Government has the same side effects.
Especially the dizziness and diarrhea.
PMO
©2017
Sunday, July 16, 2017
You Can't
Several years ago, country music singer, song writer, Roger Miller sang a song about, "you can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd." I’ve been thinking about that and wondered what else you can’t do. Like, you can’t play soccer in a canoe or ride in a rodeo on a dead horse.
What would cause one to think about such things. Well, I know for a fact that you can’t mow your lawn on a riding lawn mower, in an unexpected blinding rain storm.
It wasn’t raining when I started.
PMO
©2017
What would cause one to think about such things. Well, I know for a fact that you can’t mow your lawn on a riding lawn mower, in an unexpected blinding rain storm.
It wasn’t raining when I started.
PMO
©2017
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Follow Up
Yesterday, I mentioned how destructive hate is, and I’m sure that someone is thinking, "Well, God hates." You do remember Him. He’s the guy that made the universe and created the people. Yes, He does hate, but unlike us, He hates actions, not the people.
There are at least 40 things that God hates. He mentions them in His book, a number one best seller. The sad part is that if you take the time to discover what actions we should not do, we are practicing everyday. If fact, this country takes great pride in defying Him, in spite of the numerous warnings of what the outcome will be.
You might want to read how the Book ends.
Talk about accountability.
PMO
©2017
There are at least 40 things that God hates. He mentions them in His book, a number one best seller. The sad part is that if you take the time to discover what actions we should not do, we are practicing everyday. If fact, this country takes great pride in defying Him, in spite of the numerous warnings of what the outcome will be.
You might want to read how the Book ends.
Talk about accountability.
PMO
©2017
Friday, July 14, 2017
Hate
Of all the human emotions, hate is probably the most destructive. It causes the one that hates to suffer more than the one that is hated. And, of course hate can lead a person to do stupid things, like destruction of property and even murder.
Hate is an evil that takes away common sense, reason and control. People in a normal state don’t usually hate and certainly are not consumed by it. Yet everyday we see and hear about hate driving people to do insane things.
People hate other people because of their skin color, culture or religion. And, they kill one another for no other reason than hate. Children are raised to hate even before they know what it is. And, old people hold on to hate as if it is a treasure to be passed on to the next generation.
There are so many things in life that will kill you, but I believe that hate is the worse one.
It is okay to hate broccoli.
PMO
©2017
Hate is an evil that takes away common sense, reason and control. People in a normal state don’t usually hate and certainly are not consumed by it. Yet everyday we see and hear about hate driving people to do insane things.
People hate other people because of their skin color, culture or religion. And, they kill one another for no other reason than hate. Children are raised to hate even before they know what it is. And, old people hold on to hate as if it is a treasure to be passed on to the next generation.
There are so many things in life that will kill you, but I believe that hate is the worse one.
It is okay to hate broccoli.
PMO
©2017
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Electric Cars
Volvo announced this week that it going to phase out internal combustion engines and replace them with all electric vehicles. Tesla, of course, has been producing electric vehicles for some time. There are those that see this as sign that in the future, all vehicles will be electric powered.
As usual, I have my thoughts about this. First and foremost, if they think they can win in a fight with the gas and oil boys, they are mistaken. There is just too much money and jobs at stake. It’s like finding a cure for cancer. Millions would be out of a job.
My next concern is the reliability and range of electric cars. The range has improved, but what will happen when a vehicle gets a few miles and years? If your ride breaks down on the freeway, you won’t be able to have someone just come out and fix it on the spot. Well, maybe if you carry a really long extension cord. Maybe, you could get someone to give you a charge from their vehicle lighter plug.
We have a friend that had an electric car and he had to replace the batteries. It was expensive to say the least. And, how do you dispose or recycle the batteries? Vehicle range and reliability will have to improve or the market will not accept them.
Electric generation and distribution in this country is often at it limits now. If you add a few million cars to charge, you will create additional load on power plants, that may not be able to generate without coal or oil. Trust me, solar and wind generation will not keep the lights on, and that means your buggy will be sitting in the garage, where you will have spent dollars to install a charging station.
The cost of electricity will soar - the old supply and demand. If you think your electric bill is high now, you may want to think about what it will be like to shut down your air conditioning or other appliances to try to control your cost. And, remember, charging your smart phone takes priority over your car.
Remember the long lines during gas shortages? The high prices? And, how much time it took to buy gas? Just imagine waiting in line at an electric charging station. It takes a minimum of 30 minutes just to get you rolling for a few miles. Before you think you can just call a tow truck, there could be a time when the tow trucks are electric too and they may not be charged up.
We’ve been flying toy electric (battery powered) model planes for years. I wonder if that would be the next step after all the cars are switched over. You won’t be allowed any luggage because of the weight of the batteries.
When you start flying in electric planes, parachutes will be the upgrade you don’t want to turn down.
PMO
©2017
As usual, I have my thoughts about this. First and foremost, if they think they can win in a fight with the gas and oil boys, they are mistaken. There is just too much money and jobs at stake. It’s like finding a cure for cancer. Millions would be out of a job.
My next concern is the reliability and range of electric cars. The range has improved, but what will happen when a vehicle gets a few miles and years? If your ride breaks down on the freeway, you won’t be able to have someone just come out and fix it on the spot. Well, maybe if you carry a really long extension cord. Maybe, you could get someone to give you a charge from their vehicle lighter plug.
We have a friend that had an electric car and he had to replace the batteries. It was expensive to say the least. And, how do you dispose or recycle the batteries? Vehicle range and reliability will have to improve or the market will not accept them.
Electric generation and distribution in this country is often at it limits now. If you add a few million cars to charge, you will create additional load on power plants, that may not be able to generate without coal or oil. Trust me, solar and wind generation will not keep the lights on, and that means your buggy will be sitting in the garage, where you will have spent dollars to install a charging station.
The cost of electricity will soar - the old supply and demand. If you think your electric bill is high now, you may want to think about what it will be like to shut down your air conditioning or other appliances to try to control your cost. And, remember, charging your smart phone takes priority over your car.
Remember the long lines during gas shortages? The high prices? And, how much time it took to buy gas? Just imagine waiting in line at an electric charging station. It takes a minimum of 30 minutes just to get you rolling for a few miles. Before you think you can just call a tow truck, there could be a time when the tow trucks are electric too and they may not be charged up.
We’ve been flying toy electric (battery powered) model planes for years. I wonder if that would be the next step after all the cars are switched over. You won’t be allowed any luggage because of the weight of the batteries.
When you start flying in electric planes, parachutes will be the upgrade you don’t want to turn down.
PMO
©2017
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
No Social Media
It is amazing that one can do more on an smart phone than one used to do on a computer. Technology has changed a lot since the late 80s and early 90s. For the good is open to discussion? I still remember searching the internet with Lycos, Ask Jeeves, Web Crawler and Yahoo, and I thought they were pretty neat.
Now days, there are so many search tools and apps that I don’t believe there is anyone on the planet that has ever used all of them, nor will there ever be. But, it does appear that a majority of people have used some social media applications. Yes, even I have a Facebook account, but rarely ever look at it. I don’t use Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat or any of the long list that consume people every day. The reason is that I don’t want the world to know where I am and what I am doing all the time.
It is obvious that there are millions, billions, that like the idea of baring their souls and minds to strangers all over the world. Not me. I don’t tell others my problems and really don’t want to hear about theirs.
And, I do wish that someone would cancel Trump’s Twitter account.
PMO
©2017
Now days, there are so many search tools and apps that I don’t believe there is anyone on the planet that has ever used all of them, nor will there ever be. But, it does appear that a majority of people have used some social media applications. Yes, even I have a Facebook account, but rarely ever look at it. I don’t use Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat or any of the long list that consume people every day. The reason is that I don’t want the world to know where I am and what I am doing all the time.
It is obvious that there are millions, billions, that like the idea of baring their souls and minds to strangers all over the world. Not me. I don’t tell others my problems and really don’t want to hear about theirs.
And, I do wish that someone would cancel Trump’s Twitter account.
PMO
©2017
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Sanctuary Cities
It is the responsibility of the Federal government to protect the borders. There are numerous laws that forbid illegal entry into the United States, for obvious reasons. The obvious reasons include stopping the illegal flow of drugs, preventing persons from coming here and committing crimes and then running back across the border, and stopping those that would come in and destroy the country from within. Yet there are millions that enter every year, and no one knows what they will do. It is reasonable to say that illegal immigration has now become an invasion.
The President has the authority to enforce the laws and is derelict in his duties if he does not defend our borders. Yet, there are cities popping up everywhere that proclaim they will not obey the laws. California wants to be a sanctuary state, in direct defiance of the laws to protect them and everyone else.
Judges have ruled that the President cannot enforce the laws. If this makes sense to anyone, then I am more concerned about them than I am about terrorists sneaking in. Why would anyone want to give the country away to those that have not built it?
"Breathes there a man who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land. This is my country, land of my birth. This is my country, grandest on earth."
If judges can disobey laws, how long will it be before the people disobey laws they don’t like?
PMO
©2017
The President has the authority to enforce the laws and is derelict in his duties if he does not defend our borders. Yet, there are cities popping up everywhere that proclaim they will not obey the laws. California wants to be a sanctuary state, in direct defiance of the laws to protect them and everyone else.
Judges have ruled that the President cannot enforce the laws. If this makes sense to anyone, then I am more concerned about them than I am about terrorists sneaking in. Why would anyone want to give the country away to those that have not built it?
"Breathes there a man who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land. This is my country, land of my birth. This is my country, grandest on earth."
If judges can disobey laws, how long will it be before the people disobey laws they don’t like?
PMO
©2017
Monday, July 10, 2017
R E S P E C T
I was taught to give special respect to women, police officers, ministers, teachers, doctors, and my elders. Of course I was supposed to respect others too. Now, I wonder why this no longer applies. It seems that it worked pretty well.
Notice, I was not taught to respect lawyers or politicians.
PMO
©2017
Notice, I was not taught to respect lawyers or politicians.
PMO
©2017
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Tip For Seniors
When you get old, you begin to experience things that are annoyances - maybe more than just annoyances. You start to suffer aches and pains, and you can’t do what you used to. But, perhaps the "biggie" is that your memory isn’t the same as it used to be. There’s a term for it, CRS. It’s an acronym for ‘Can’t remember stuff.’ ‘Stuff’ isn’t the word usually used, but it the word I will use.
But, I have discovered a way to help remember where things are, like tools, kitchen utensils, and your car keys. All you have to do is put things back where they belong immediately - where you’ve always kept them.
If you’ll do this, you’ll have a 50-50 chance of finding what you are looking for the next time.
That’s the best odds your going to get.
PMO
©2017
But, I have discovered a way to help remember where things are, like tools, kitchen utensils, and your car keys. All you have to do is put things back where they belong immediately - where you’ve always kept them.
If you’ll do this, you’ll have a 50-50 chance of finding what you are looking for the next time.
That’s the best odds your going to get.
PMO
©2017
Saturday, July 8, 2017
I Thought So
We live in a gated community on a lake in East Texas. The residents are mostly old people that have lived here many years. They think it’s still 1980 and they are important - LOL. I tell you this so you will understand the rest of the story.
My in-laws are really old and as expected have worsening health issues. Mother-in law suffered a stroke a few months ago and just fell and broke her hip. She is currently in a rehab center and papa-in-law is staying with us. They live in an assisted living center a few miles away, but he is not able to be left alone.
I’ve started looking for a nursing home, should they have to move from where they are. There are a lot details one has to consider when choosing a nursing home. We certainly want one nearby, so I did a ‘google’ search for our zip code. Several popped up and as I scrolled down the page, low and behold there was the name of our community.
I thought it was, but wasn’t sure until now.
PMO
©2017
My in-laws are really old and as expected have worsening health issues. Mother-in law suffered a stroke a few months ago and just fell and broke her hip. She is currently in a rehab center and papa-in-law is staying with us. They live in an assisted living center a few miles away, but he is not able to be left alone.
I’ve started looking for a nursing home, should they have to move from where they are. There are a lot details one has to consider when choosing a nursing home. We certainly want one nearby, so I did a ‘google’ search for our zip code. Several popped up and as I scrolled down the page, low and behold there was the name of our community.
I thought it was, but wasn’t sure until now.
PMO
©2017
Friday, July 7, 2017
Threaten Them
With all that’s going on with North Korea, it is possible there will be a drastic action by their leader. Yes, we could end up in a war that nobody wins, just like all wars. Surely cool heads will prevail, but no one can be absolutely sure.
I think that President Trump should, as a last resort, threaten North Korea with the ultimate destructive force. He should tell them in no uncertain words, that when they lose a shooting war, and they will, we will send our congress over there to rule them.
That’s enough to make even Satan tremble in fear.
PMO
©2017
I think that President Trump should, as a last resort, threaten North Korea with the ultimate destructive force. He should tell them in no uncertain words, that when they lose a shooting war, and they will, we will send our congress over there to rule them.
That’s enough to make even Satan tremble in fear.
PMO
©2017
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Busted
Ray Charles, many years ago, recorded a song titled, "Busted." States like Illinois, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California need to adopt the tune as their state song. They are broke and they don’t know it. But, there are others that use the same strategy, tax more and spend even more, that will end up in the same boat.
Some people just don’t understand that taxing more and overspending results in taxing more and over spending even more. What is so difficult about basic economics? Make major spending cuts and reduce taxes to entice more business. It is not rocket science to cut spending, although it may be political suicide. But, when your "busted" you do what you have to do.
I know a man that has always lived beyond his means. Borrowing and buying is his lifestyle. Guess what? He now has to face reality and he does not like it. All the "stuff" he bought has declined in value while his ability to earn took a nose dive. The problem is that he refuses to believe he can continue to do the same old things and it will get better.
That’s what some states believe too.
Problem is, it won’t work.
PMO
©2017
Some people just don’t understand that taxing more and overspending results in taxing more and over spending even more. What is so difficult about basic economics? Make major spending cuts and reduce taxes to entice more business. It is not rocket science to cut spending, although it may be political suicide. But, when your "busted" you do what you have to do.
I know a man that has always lived beyond his means. Borrowing and buying is his lifestyle. Guess what? He now has to face reality and he does not like it. All the "stuff" he bought has declined in value while his ability to earn took a nose dive. The problem is that he refuses to believe he can continue to do the same old things and it will get better.
That’s what some states believe too.
Problem is, it won’t work.
PMO
©2017
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Plead The 10th
The 10th Amendment states: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Exactly what does it mean?
It means that the Federal government can’t manage or force anyone to participate in a health care plan or about a million other things they do. To borrow an opinion I read this week, Congress doesn’t care about the Constitution. If it doesn’t specifically say they can’t do something, then they can do anything they want. So it was revealed in a July 2010 video of Judge Andrew Napolitano speaking to a college class, where he quoted S.C. Congressman Jim Clyburn as saying, "Most of what we do is unconstitutional."
Reality is that the Federal government only has power given by the states and the states have the right to take back any authority they did not authorize.
That is why we keep hearing about a Convention of States.
Let’s see how the media covers that when it happens.
PMO
©2017
It means that the Federal government can’t manage or force anyone to participate in a health care plan or about a million other things they do. To borrow an opinion I read this week, Congress doesn’t care about the Constitution. If it doesn’t specifically say they can’t do something, then they can do anything they want. So it was revealed in a July 2010 video of Judge Andrew Napolitano speaking to a college class, where he quoted S.C. Congressman Jim Clyburn as saying, "Most of what we do is unconstitutional."
Reality is that the Federal government only has power given by the states and the states have the right to take back any authority they did not authorize.
That is why we keep hearing about a Convention of States.
Let’s see how the media covers that when it happens.
PMO
©2017
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
July 4th
In 1776, after the signing of the Declaration, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail: "I am apt to believe that the signing of the Declaration will be celebrated, by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shews (shows), games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this time forward forever more."
PMO
©2017
PMO
©2017
Monday, July 3, 2017
Comics
I don’t subscribe to a newspaper, but I do try to keep up on what’s going on in the world. But, as when I took the paper, I always read the comics first. There is a website that has all the syndicated strips, and you can pick the ones you want to see.
The reason I read the comics first is because they are the only thing that makes sense in today’s world of journalism. I will admit that most of the time now, the news is funnier than the comics.
In the past few days, there have been a couple of comics that point out why I read them first. Shoe, my favorite strip had one that said, "Congress is like a day care without adult supervision." Dennis the Menace taking to Mr. Wilson said, "You say you have lived to a ripe old age. Does that mean you are ready to fall off?"
You just try reading the comics first everyday and you will get a new perspective on life.
And, you will see why they make more sense than anything else you’ll read each day.
PMO
©2017
The reason I read the comics first is because they are the only thing that makes sense in today’s world of journalism. I will admit that most of the time now, the news is funnier than the comics.
In the past few days, there have been a couple of comics that point out why I read them first. Shoe, my favorite strip had one that said, "Congress is like a day care without adult supervision." Dennis the Menace taking to Mr. Wilson said, "You say you have lived to a ripe old age. Does that mean you are ready to fall off?"
You just try reading the comics first everyday and you will get a new perspective on life.
And, you will see why they make more sense than anything else you’ll read each day.
PMO
©2017
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Then And Now
With the 4th of July approaching, it is right that we all pause and understand exactly what the Declaration means. Obviously, it was a declaration of independence from England, but it also was a declaration of war, for the signers knew that the Crown would be swift to crush the rebellion. But they were willing to pay any price for freedom.
A small band of ragtag revolutionaries pledged their honor, safety, money and even their lives to be free from a tyrannical government that controlled their daily lives beyond what they could bear. The revolutionaries were committed to form a government never seen anywhere else in the world. They were dedicated to their Christian beliefs that God would grant them freedom.
And, so it was that a few colonist changed the world for the better. A new way of thinking, based up on those Christian beliefs, came into being, as a result of unbelievable bravery and determination. And, these United States were the results of their sacrifice.
What would the founders have to say about the USA today? Would they recognize the unity and culture of one country blessed by God, or would they see a nation divided, headed for destruction?
Be honest when you think about that.
PMO
©2017
A small band of ragtag revolutionaries pledged their honor, safety, money and even their lives to be free from a tyrannical government that controlled their daily lives beyond what they could bear. The revolutionaries were committed to form a government never seen anywhere else in the world. They were dedicated to their Christian beliefs that God would grant them freedom.
And, so it was that a few colonist changed the world for the better. A new way of thinking, based up on those Christian beliefs, came into being, as a result of unbelievable bravery and determination. And, these United States were the results of their sacrifice.
What would the founders have to say about the USA today? Would they recognize the unity and culture of one country blessed by God, or would they see a nation divided, headed for destruction?
Be honest when you think about that.
PMO
©2017
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Idiots
These are a few synonyms for idiot: fool, ass, halfwit, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, cretin, moron, imbecile, and simpleton. In other words, a totally senseless person. You can see them everyday on TV news.
There are a couple of ways to deal with idiots. First, don’t engage them, that’s what they want. Remember they do not have the mental capacity to understand even simple things, like come in out of the rain so you want get wet. Just ignore them and/or laugh at them.
The second way is a bit more drastic, but very effective. You get a "piss-elum" club (East Texas lingo) and you wop them upside their head. Be warned, this can get you into legal trouble.
Mr. Trump should take use the first method.
Unless, the opportunity presents itself.
PMO
©2017
There are a couple of ways to deal with idiots. First, don’t engage them, that’s what they want. Remember they do not have the mental capacity to understand even simple things, like come in out of the rain so you want get wet. Just ignore them and/or laugh at them.
The second way is a bit more drastic, but very effective. You get a "piss-elum" club (East Texas lingo) and you wop them upside their head. Be warned, this can get you into legal trouble.
Mr. Trump should take use the first method.
Unless, the opportunity presents itself.
PMO
©2017
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