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If Wishes Were Horses
This is a great song that never got enough airplay.
Stop, Look and Listen
Do you remember the old saying to "Stop, Look and Listen" whenever you come to a railroad crossing? Have you ever thought that it was not only good driving advice, but an excellent guide stone for daily life? Essentially, it tells you to take time to gather necessary information and process it with YOUR own brain. Whenever you see, hear or read information provided by others, remember that data needs to be processed once more in order to be properly understood. I could make analogies to computers and such, but I think you get the gist of what I'm saying.
I've been unfortunate enough to hear some of the statements about the self-mashing Toyota accelerators (remember here in the South we don't press the accelerator, we mash it). Talk about over-reacting! I fully understand that perhaps 19 deaths have been "attributed" to this hazard and don't make light of these people's loss. Brook Shields said it best: "If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life." (I apologize. I know that was uncalled for.)
People listen to what some government official tells them and take it for the gospel. When I read that Toyota was pressured by the government into making this recall, I immediately think about how much money our government has invested in General Motors. They really need GM to get back on it's feet. Remember the Ford Pinto? It was produced from 1970 through 1980. Twenty seven people burned to death in Pintos but, in 1974 when Ford knew of the problem, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the Pinto had no recallable problem. However, the NHTSA did pressure them to fix the problem and in 1978 Ford finally issued a recall. Interestingly enough, Ford defended itself by indicating that the distasteful cost analysis it used for not issuing a recall was required by the NHTSA. The recall was of 12.5 million Ford vehicles. Compare that to the 2.3 million Toyota's with the alleged accelerator problem.
Altruism is a rare commodity. When our government officials show interest in my well being, I always ask myself, "What's in it for them?" Yeah, I know that's what they are paid to do, but I always wonder if they are doing it for the pay they get from us or the pay they get from lobbyists. Perhaps it's just an 'investment' into their future. One of the best pieces of advice that I know is to think for yourself. USE YOUR BRAIN. Educate yourself. Don't depend on others to take care of you. That's your job. This stuff makes the Libertarian in me show through. Perhaps you, too? See where you really stand when in comes to politics by taking this little political quiz.
I've been unfortunate enough to hear some of the statements about the self-mashing Toyota accelerators (remember here in the South we don't press the accelerator, we mash it). Talk about over-reacting! I fully understand that perhaps 19 deaths have been "attributed" to this hazard and don't make light of these people's loss. Brook Shields said it best: "If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life." (I apologize. I know that was uncalled for.)
People listen to what some government official tells them and take it for the gospel. When I read that Toyota was pressured by the government into making this recall, I immediately think about how much money our government has invested in General Motors. They really need GM to get back on it's feet. Remember the Ford Pinto? It was produced from 1970 through 1980. Twenty seven people burned to death in Pintos but, in 1974 when Ford knew of the problem, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the Pinto had no recallable problem. However, the NHTSA did pressure them to fix the problem and in 1978 Ford finally issued a recall. Interestingly enough, Ford defended itself by indicating that the distasteful cost analysis it used for not issuing a recall was required by the NHTSA. The recall was of 12.5 million Ford vehicles. Compare that to the 2.3 million Toyota's with the alleged accelerator problem.
Altruism is a rare commodity. When our government officials show interest in my well being, I always ask myself, "What's in it for them?" Yeah, I know that's what they are paid to do, but I always wonder if they are doing it for the pay they get from us or the pay they get from lobbyists. Perhaps it's just an 'investment' into their future. One of the best pieces of advice that I know is to think for yourself. USE YOUR BRAIN. Educate yourself. Don't depend on others to take care of you. That's your job. This stuff makes the Libertarian in me show through. Perhaps you, too? See where you really stand when in comes to politics by taking this little political quiz.
The Carpal Tunnel of Love
If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome you definitely need to consider surgery. I have commiserated with my wife and her CTS for quite some time. She couldn't sleep, waking up during the night with her hands hurting. She had lost feeling in her fingertips and had difficulty holding on to objects. In short, she was miserable. When she finally decided to go to the doctor, he told her that on a severity scale from 1 to 10, she was a 10. He explained the CTS surgery and that it might be too late to fix the damage. If the nerve is under pressure long enough, it could be dead. If that was the case, she probably wouldn't get the feeling back in her fingers.
So, about a month ago, she had the left hand repaired. We went to the outpatient surgery center and in about three hours, she was out and headed home. The majority of the time is spent in pre-op and post-op. The actual surgery took about ten minutes. She was given twilight sedation and was able to converse during the surgery. Considering how loopy she was after the surgery, I don't want to imagine the conversation that might have gone on. We spent most of the time in pre-op with her drinking tea and talking about her favorite subjects (I won't go into them) with the nurses.
It took only a couple of weeks before she started having feeling come back to her fingers. Since everything went well with the left hand, she scheduled surgery for her right hand. There was little swelling and no soreness. The scar is about 3/8" long on the inside of her wrist.
Yesterday she had the right hand done and the actual surgery took eight minutes. Apparently the sedation was a little heavier this time because she was out during the entire surgery and was about as goofy as I'd ever seen her afterward. When I went back to post-op she was drinking apple juice and telling the nurse it was the best apple juice she had ever tasted. She drank three cups of the stuff before I got her out of there. Of course she insisted on knowing the brand before we left. The nurse obliged and told her it was Makers Mark (which is a Kentucky bourbon) then corrected herself and said "Members Mark" from Sam's Club. On the way home she decided she was hungry and wanted some chicken so we went through the drive-through window at Chic-Fil-A . After we got the chicken strips and waffle-fries, she wanted to stop and eat it in the car. I pulled into a parking spot facing the street filled with rush hour traffic. The afternoon sun was blindingly bright coming in the side window as she munched her fries and dipped her chicken into the honey mustard sauce. Still goofy from the anesthesia, her bandaged arm over her head, she looked at me and said, "This is so romantic."
She's doing fine today. She's out and about like nothing ever happened. The nurse called this afternoon to check on her and asked if she'd gone to Sam's Wholesale and gotten her apple juice yet. I would recommend anyone suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome to see a surgeon. It's not a big deal and it makes you enjoy the little things in life...like chicken nuggets and rush hour traffic.
So, about a month ago, she had the left hand repaired. We went to the outpatient surgery center and in about three hours, she was out and headed home. The majority of the time is spent in pre-op and post-op. The actual surgery took about ten minutes. She was given twilight sedation and was able to converse during the surgery. Considering how loopy she was after the surgery, I don't want to imagine the conversation that might have gone on. We spent most of the time in pre-op with her drinking tea and talking about her favorite subjects (I won't go into them) with the nurses.
It took only a couple of weeks before she started having feeling come back to her fingers. Since everything went well with the left hand, she scheduled surgery for her right hand. There was little swelling and no soreness. The scar is about 3/8" long on the inside of her wrist.
Yesterday she had the right hand done and the actual surgery took eight minutes. Apparently the sedation was a little heavier this time because she was out during the entire surgery and was about as goofy as I'd ever seen her afterward. When I went back to post-op she was drinking apple juice and telling the nurse it was the best apple juice she had ever tasted. She drank three cups of the stuff before I got her out of there. Of course she insisted on knowing the brand before we left. The nurse obliged and told her it was Makers Mark (which is a Kentucky bourbon) then corrected herself and said "Members Mark" from Sam's Club. On the way home she decided she was hungry and wanted some chicken so we went through the drive-through window at Chic-Fil-A . After we got the chicken strips and waffle-fries, she wanted to stop and eat it in the car. I pulled into a parking spot facing the street filled with rush hour traffic. The afternoon sun was blindingly bright coming in the side window as she munched her fries and dipped her chicken into the honey mustard sauce. Still goofy from the anesthesia, her bandaged arm over her head, she looked at me and said, "This is so romantic."
She's doing fine today. She's out and about like nothing ever happened. The nurse called this afternoon to check on her and asked if she'd gone to Sam's Wholesale and gotten her apple juice yet. I would recommend anyone suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome to see a surgeon. It's not a big deal and it makes you enjoy the little things in life...like chicken nuggets and rush hour traffic.
Lady Gaga "Speechless"
It thought I'd add this video since "Speechless" doesn't get as much airtime as some of her others. I actually like the studio version of this better, but there apparently isn't an official music video. This is a great song....
Lady Gaga Wants your "Ugly" (don't worry, you've got plenty to spare)
Alright, I'll admit I have odd taste for my age. But I've always had one standing rule and that is to give a singing, half-naked woman the benefit of a
doubt. ...
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Illogical
I don't know about you, but I have a long history of movie watching. I get it naturally, though,because my father watched every movie that came on television. Quality was never a factor.
Generally, the only requirement was that my mother had gone to bed. That meant we watched movies that came on late at night. A regular Saturday night event for us, mother excluded, was
Terracina Theater on channel 6 out of Greenwood, Mississippi. "Hi. Frank Terracina here with another fine movie for your viewing pleasure." ...
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The Perfect Gift
Well here it is the middle of December and once again I haven't done my Christmas shopping. I never know what to give people and when you ask they either say "it doesn't matter" or "nothing". I have bought enough bad gifts in my life to know that either of those responses is a lie. ...
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Google It
Have you ever paid attention to the "query suggestions" that Google offers when you start typing in a search word? It's fairly amusing and there is even a web page dedicated to it. I wondered, "Can Google provide helpful hints?" ...
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It's That Special Time of Year
Oh how I look forward to this time of the year! When there's a nip in the air and a fire in the hearth it can only mean one thing. It's time to tell the world how old the Sister is!!! ...
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Here We Go
Okay, I got up this morning intending to get something constructive done today, but while reading the news with my coffee I knew I had to stop and pose a question to the world. What the hell
are we becoming in this country?
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The Young and Stupid
For some reason I was blessed/cursed with a very good memory. I am able to remember about 75% of all the good things that have ever happened to me and about 99.9% of all the bad or embarrassing experiences. When someone asks my most embarrassing moment it's like a virtual buffet of mortification...
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The Fetish
Do you have a fetish? No? Liar. Everybody has some type of fetish. That little something that you find a turn on that most other people wouldn't understand so you keep it to yourself. I've always found myself attracted to quirky little things that I didn't imagine anybody else liked. But, thanks to the internet, I now know that I'm not even a blip on the
bizarro fetish radar screen.
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Walk a Mile in My Shoes
What's wrong with us? Why are antidepressants the most prescribed drug in the United States? How did it happen? Are some of us just "defective"? I am not a doctor and this isn't medical advice. What you are about to read is based solely on observations and opinions with a tad of research thrown in for
clarity.
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Contrary to Popular Belief...
...I am still alive. I have
been incredibly busy over the past couple of months and incredibly negligent in
keeping up with this blog. Engineering has been my main focus as the
quantity of work has just been overwhelming. Since this time last year
life has really been a blur. If you remember...
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been incredibly busy over the past couple of months and incredibly negligent in
keeping up with this blog. Engineering has been my main focus as the
quantity of work has just been overwhelming. Since this time last year
life has really been a blur. If you remember...
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Chapter 5. The Calm (part 3)
The last part of chapter 5. ...<< MORE >>
Chapter 5. The Calm (Part 2)
I'm not sure how many are following this, but I'll post some more for those who are. Some feedback would be nice! For the record, I would like to get rid of the email requirement with the comment box, but I can't seem to figure out how. Actually, I never even see the email addresses because your comment is unmonitored and goes straight online. Anyway, ask questions, make suggestions, do something to let me know that you're alive. ...<< MORE >>
Chapter 5. The Calm
Some more from the continuing saga of Coy, Jr and Woody Povine ...<< MORE >>
Chapter 4. The Rest of the Plan (part 3)
Here is the final part of Chapter 4. Hopefully you've found this interesting enough to continue reading.<< MORE >>
Chapter 4. The Rest of the Plan (part 2)
I went to Petco this aftenoon to pick up some KMR (kitten milk replacement) formula for the kittens. Based on the price there appears to be a gold mine in milking cats. Obviously there would be an intitial cost of a shark proof suit, but judging from the prices, $8.00 for 8 fluid ounces, you could recover that fairly quickly. The powder is $24.00 for 14 ounces. Anyway, I can't figure out why folks take their dogs into Petco. Are they going to let them pick out something? You never see anyone bringing their fish with them, though. Walking down the aisle holding a fruit jar full of neon tetras, letting them decide on which food to buy...getting a new little pirate's treasure chest. Anyway, I bought the KMR, got some kitty roast beef (the vet fussed ...<< MORE >>
Chapter 4. The Rest of the Plan
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Plants and Bugs and Stuff
I'm a rotten photographer. Thanks to modern technology, though, it's easy to take decent pictures these days. I say decent...for me if 10% aren't fuzzy I'm happy. Anyway, while I was out cutting the grass I noticed something interesting and decided to snap a few photos. I don't know what everything is, exactly, but their still fun to look at. Nature around the yard.
Colonoscopy
Yesterday was an eventful day courtesy of a big ol' jug of Go-Lytely. Topped off with a mild laxative and a liquid diet, it was the day that time stood still. ...<< MORE >>
Busy Night at the Buffet
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Spider Bite!
It's been a number of days since the brown recluse spider bite surgery and recovery seems to be in hand. The family member has provided some more photos and believe me, they are nasty! So here they are, but beware...THEY ARE GRAPHIC!!! ...<< MORE >>
The Local Wildlife
One of the great things about living in a rural area is getting to see a variety of wildlife. You never know what is going to be crawling, walking or flying by (and in some cases coming into the house. Over the years the cats have brought in mice, voles, frogs, lizards, garter snakes, grass snakes and chicken snakes. Most of the time their batteries are so run down that the are fairly easy to catch and set on their way. Here are a few of our more welcome guests....<< MORE >>
Wetland Construction: Day 1
Day one of construction turned out to be more of a test than anything else. It didn't take long to find some problems with the back hoe. The biggie was low quality Chinese cotter pins. As a result of their softness, I lost the pin that connects the hoe's boom to the tractor mount. That was nearly catastrophic because the boom almost came off the tractor and I would have had numerous broken hoses as a result. I managed to get the pin back in using the hydraulics to re-position the boom and align it well enough to get the pin half way in. Then I crept back to the garage and fixed it a little better. ...<< MORE >>
My Next Project: The Constructed Wetland
I've been thinking about my next project for several years now. We have a poorly performing septic system that, on occasion, has a tendancy to smell pretty bad. It's a White Water system that was one year old when we bought the place. The system doesn't use a field line and it's just as well considering our soil is heavy clay. It utilizes an air pump to provide aeration inside the septic tank to aid the microbial action and supposedly the effluent should be nice and clean. That little air pump costs $300.00 and had a tendancy to fail yearly. ...<< MORE >>
Beware the Brown Recluse
Here in the South we've our share of venomous creatures to deal with. A wide variety of snakes and bugs that can do serious damage if they are rudely interrupted from their daily goings-on. Personally, all my run-ins have been with wasps (or wasts as some folks say). In the past few days a family member took on a Brown Recluse spider and came out on the bad end of the stick. ...<< MORE >>
Chapter 3. We Need a Plan (Part 2)
The conclusion to Chapter 3. The plan takes an unexpected turn...<< MORE >>
Chapter 3. We Need a Plan Part 1.
Here's some more of Coy, Jr. for those following along at home... ...<< MORE >>
Short Nature Documentary
I saw this short video the other day and was startled to see how groundhogs act when they think no one is looking.
Tofulated Video
This is my first shot at a Tofulated video. You make these on the beta Tofulator by the Icanhascheezburger folks. It is a video from YouTube in something other than English and I supplied the lyrics. ...<< MORE >>
I Give You...The Hootis!
After months of anticipation, I have decided to unveil the Hootis. When I look at the picture, it looks like about a weekend's worth of work. However since it was built from scratch, trust me, it was a lot of work. ...<< MORE >>
A Bit of Good News
I've been burning some vacation this week, staying around the house and working on the hootis. You know, a hootis is a chore to build. And I keep having to buy more parts. I could have bought a pre-made hootis for the money I've spent. Last week I went to the urologist to have some blood drawn for my first PSA since the surgery....<< MORE >>
Prepare to Be Offended
I read an article about a New York zoo that was "laying off" some of its animals. Due to the poor economy, they had decided to remove some of the exhibits and ship a few of the less popular animals to other zoos around the country. Charitable contributions, attendance and government funding are all down so they are having a tough time making ends meet. The story was rather depressing, but the some of the comments were absolutely appalling. Let me tell you why....<< MORE >>
Coy,Jr. Correction!
Somehow, in my exuberance, I failed to post the end of Chapter 1. How Things Came to Be. If you are interested in how the story goes, you really need to read Chapter 1. How Things Came to Be (part 3). Sorry about that.
Chapter 2. The Family Reunion and Its Aftermath (part 5)
Okay, this is the last part of Chapter 2. Things aren't going so well for Coy, Jr. but they, as you would guess, they begin to get even worse with a little help from Woody.<< MORE >>
Chapter 2. The Family Reunion and Its Aftermath (part 4)
Here's the next section from "Coy, Jr." If you
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want to start from the beginning then...<< MORE >>
Chapter 2. The Family Reunion and Its Aftermath (part 3)
Okay, so here's part 3 of Chapter 2. Not much in the feedback department from you folks out there. Just a click in the survey box is all I'm asking. If you haven't read how this got started, go back to...<< MORE >>
Even Less Illiterate in Mississippi
For some unknown reason, the post "Not Illiterate in Mississippi" became incredibly popular. If you do a Google search for "Illiterate in Mississippi" it comes up at the first of the results. That's amazing in an ego-boosting sort of way. So, being all shellacked up with a new coat of pride, I decided to take this chance to provide you my latest reading list...like you care. In my never ending quest to prove that we here in good ol' Mississippi are a literate bunch, I like to share my literary conquests from time to time or at the very least shove them down your throat to prove my intellectual prowess. And for those of you that don't recognize it, that's what we call sarcasm. ...<< MORE >>
Chapter 2. The Family Reunion and Its Aftermath (part 2)
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Chapter 2. The Family Reunion and Its Aftermath
Okay, here's the first part of Chapter 2. Give me some feedback, will you? Like, dislike, don't care, whatever. Just let me know that there's life on the other end of the innerweb.<< MORE >>
Chapter 1. How Things Came to Be (part 3)
I must apologize to my readers. I left out the end of Chapter 1. You really need to read it if you want to know how things came about.<< MORE >>
Chapter 1. How Things Came to Be (continued)
If you haven't read the first part of this chapter, you should go down to the next post and start there. If you like what you are reading, leave me a rating on the survey at the end of the article. It won't hurt, I promise....<< MORE >>
Chapter 1. How Things Came to Be
The following is an excerpt from my book, Coy, Jr.
I decided to post the first part of Chapter 1 and see if anyone would be
interested in reading it online. I hope you like it. Give me some
feedback and let me know.
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I decided to post the first part of Chapter 1 and see if anyone would be
interested in reading it online. I hope you like it. Give me some
feedback and let me know.
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The Worst Car Ever Made
I've told you about the Nash Metropolitan that I once owned, but I've never told you about the REALLY bad car I once had. In 1980 I purchased the undoubtedly worst car to ever be towed out of Detroit...a brand spankin' new Pontiac Sunbird. The name, Sunbird, evokes images of being a free spirit, hitting the road for the beach and having the time of your life. In reality this car would familiarize you with being a free spirited hitchhiker because car parts would usually hit the road. Little did I know that, in fact,"Sunbird" was synonymous with "Buzzard". You've heard of "Monday" cars? This thing must have been built on the first Monday after the Christmas shutdown. ...<< MORE >>
The Skittle of Death
The only reason I'm telling this is to appease the Sister. It's not really a good story to me, but it seems my mentally deranged family gets a kick out of people cheating death...when it's not them. I don't remember all the details, but I'm sure the Sister will be happy to fill in the blanks.
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Dunkin Dumbutts
Several years ago, probably about the third week of March, Jim and I went pond fishing one beautiful, but cold, Saturday morning. We went out to a farm
pond and slipped a 10 foot aluminum boat into the still frigid waters
with full intention of pulling some nice largemouths out of their winter
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pond and slipped a 10 foot aluminum boat into the still frigid waters
with full intention of pulling some nice largemouths out of their winter
retreat. ...<< MORE >>
Molded Oldies, Del Shannon, the Troggs, Shocking Blue
On occasion I have to go back and look at the video links to make sure they haven't been removed. If you
ever find one that has been removed or enabled, leave a comment and I'll try to
repair or replace it. I generally just link to YouTube, so if anyone gets
sued I hope it's them, not me. Anyway, here are some old music videos or
videos of old music...whichever.
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ever find one that has been removed or enabled, leave a comment and I'll try to
repair or replace it. I generally just link to YouTube, so if anyone gets
sued I hope it's them, not me. Anyway, here are some old music videos or
videos of old music...whichever.
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The Fear of Flying
Capt. Dave was the pilot that flew us around in our corporate plane a
number of years ago. In my opinion he was not just a hot dog, he was the
actual weenie itself. Capt. Dave was all about flying. He saw his
passengers as nothing more than the obstacle that stood in the
way of conducting aerial maneuvers that would have made Chuck Yeager puke.
He often accused me of being afraid to fly. Nothing was further from the
truth. I'll admit, however, I was afraid of dying. ...<< MORE >>
number of years ago. In my opinion he was not just a hot dog, he was the
actual weenie itself. Capt. Dave was all about flying. He saw his
passengers as nothing more than the obstacle that stood in the
way of conducting aerial maneuvers that would have made Chuck Yeager puke.
He often accused me of being afraid to fly. Nothing was further from the
truth. I'll admit, however, I was afraid of dying. ...<< MORE >>
Do You Know What's Embarrassing?
Want to know what's really embarrassing? When you
have special guests on board your boat and the motor conks out...
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have special guests on board your boat and the motor conks out...
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Is It Really Cold?
I think I've mentioned how much I
hate cold weather a time or two. While anything below 60 degrees is bone
chilling to me, it could be worse. Have a look...
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hate cold weather a time or two. While anything below 60 degrees is bone
chilling to me, it could be worse. Have a look...
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Another Day in Paradise
Anyway, today I thought about an incident that happened to me several years ago
at my old place of employment. I was sitting in my office one morning when
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at my old place of employment. I was sitting in my office one morning when
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Just Another Day at the Ranch
We're trying to conserve energy at work. Some people do it by taking the stairs instead of the elevator and some just take a nap. Some open the door with their hands while others use the automatic opener intended for disabled employees. Today somebody decided to turn off the light in the plotter room as opposed to letting the motion sensor turn the lights on and off. Now people will go into the room, turn the lights on and walk out without turning them off. We have three elevators and they took one out of service to save energy. Now we use the two remaining elevators 1/3 more. ...<< MORE >>
Did I Ever Tell You...
Did I ever tell you when I discovered my wife was afraid of heights? Like
all things you "discover" about people, it came at a most inopportune
time. ...<< MORE >>
all things you "discover" about people, it came at a most inopportune
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Back in the Groove
I guess after four weeks of recuperation it was time to get back in the
groove. This past Monday I went back to work even though the doctor wanted
me to wait two more weeks. In my infinite wisdom I talked him into
releasing me early so I could get back into the office and ease into a normal
work schedule. As you would guess, I'm right back spending 11 or 12 hours
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groove. This past Monday I went back to work even though the doctor wanted
me to wait two more weeks. In my infinite wisdom I talked him into
releasing me early so I could get back into the office and ease into a normal
work schedule. As you would guess, I'm right back spending 11 or 12 hours
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A New Me: Now With Fewer Parts! (cont.)
My first day without a prostate proved to me that the prostate
is directly responsible for the ability to stand upright and move your
legs, bend in the middle and sit comfortably. The only time it didn't
hurt was between heartbeats. ...<< MORE >>
is directly responsible for the ability to stand upright and move your
legs, bend in the middle and sit comfortably. The only time it didn't
hurt was between heartbeats. ...<< MORE >>
My Annual Report
Every year I find myself eulogizing about December 2nd living
in infamy. For decades I've had the honor of telling others about a
wonderful, super special person that I am so blessed to call my sister and
the day of her birth, December 2nd.
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in infamy. For decades I've had the honor of telling others about a
wonderful, super special person that I am so blessed to call my sister and
the day of her birth, December 2nd.
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The Worst Month of My Life
It seems as though I've been absent for some time now when actually, I was just
trying to make it through October. I have officially declared October,
2008 to be the worst month of my life...so far.
"What sets October apart from all the rest," you ask?
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trying to make it through October. I have officially declared October,
2008 to be the worst month of my life...so far.
"What sets October apart from all the rest," you ask?
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How's Your Engrish?
From the politically incorrect files of Engrish Funny....
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The Mother of All Prostate Exams
"Drop your pants and bend over." Every middle aged man dreads hearing
those inevitable words from good ol' Dr. Finger, but we know it's part of
growing older. While I hope it's no more of a pleasure for Dr. Finger than
it is for the patient, there is only one convenient portal that allows him in
the proximity of our little friend the prostate gland. How
unfortunate.
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those inevitable words from good ol' Dr. Finger, but we know it's part of
growing older. While I hope it's no more of a pleasure for Dr. Finger than
it is for the patient, there is only one convenient portal that allows him in
the proximity of our little friend the prostate gland. How
unfortunate.
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Lolcats
ICANHASCHEEZEBURGER Lolcats you're not likely to see on
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their website. ...<< MORE >>
School Bully
The other day I posted a short piece mentioning how much I hated school when I
was a kid. Even though I lived in a small town where everyone knew each
other, we were still cursed with school bullies. Today I understand
that the bully mentality is, in itself, a cry for help. Unfortunately
when I was a kid, I was usually the one that ended up crying for help.
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was a kid. Even though I lived in a small town where everyone knew each
other, we were still cursed with school bullies. Today I understand
that the bully mentality is, in itself, a cry for help. Unfortunately
when I was a kid, I was usually the one that ended up crying for help.
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Good Songs and Bad Memories
There are certain good songs that still bring back bad memories for me. No
matter how hard I try, I relate them to a particular time and place
that I wish I could forget. For instance the video below...
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matter how hard I try, I relate them to a particular time and place
that I wish I could forget. For instance the video below...
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Kicks Just Keep Getting Harder to Find
A little nostalgia for the baby boomers...........enjoy! ...<< MORE >>
The Problem With Sarah Palin
There certainly has been a hoopla going on since John McCain announced Sarah
Palin as his running mate. I, like everybody else, was surprised by his
choice. Being a listener of NPR I had heard of her before, back when she
defeated Murkowski in 2006, and they pointed out that Alaska wasn't the type of
place you'd expect to find a woman running things.
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Palin as his running mate. I, like everybody else, was surprised by his
choice. Being a listener of NPR I had heard of her before, back when she
defeated Murkowski in 2006, and they pointed out that Alaska wasn't the type of
place you'd expect to find a woman running things.
...<< MORE >>
Pet Crazy
I don't know if I've discussed this before, but a friend of mine says that it's not normal to sing to your pets. He talks to his, but he doesn't sing to them or make jokes to them. I carry on conversations with mine, especially since my wife has been out of town. They expect it. They talk to me and I talk to them. No big deal. But I've always sung to my pets, too. I thought everybody did. Don't you sing to your pets? ...<< MORE >>
Another Day
Once again I've been honing my negligence skills and not keeping up to date with
this blog. I don't know if you can tell, but I've gotten pretty darn
good. Today at work a fellow was talking about timeshares and it reminded
me of an experience I had when my lovely wife decided we had lived long enough
without one.
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this blog. I don't know if you can tell, but I've gotten pretty darn
good. Today at work a fellow was talking about timeshares and it reminded
me of an experience I had when my lovely wife decided we had lived long enough
without one.
...<< MORE >>
Lessons of Marriage
There are so many lessons we learn from marriage that no one ever mentions
before we enter into the eternal bliss of holy matrimony. One personal
trait can be the key to success in every marriage. Only one
spouse needs to possess it and that's a good thing because I've found that
in virtually all marriages I've ever known, only one spouse has actually had the
trait. What is it, you ask? It's tolerance.
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before we enter into the eternal bliss of holy matrimony. One personal
trait can be the key to success in every marriage. Only one
spouse needs to possess it and that's a good thing because I've found that
in virtually all marriages I've ever known, only one spouse has actually had the
trait. What is it, you ask? It's tolerance.
...<< MORE >>
What are Friends For?
Once before I told you about a few of the milder antics my roommate and I
performed while at Ole Miss. Like every college student I've ever known, I
am no different. There are instances that I can never share and others
that should have never taken place. One fellow from our hometown was going
to school with us at the time and provided us with an outlet for our
creativity.
...<< MORE >>
performed while at Ole Miss. Like every college student I've ever known, I
am no different. There are instances that I can never share and others
that should have never taken place. One fellow from our hometown was going
to school with us at the time and provided us with an outlet for our
creativity.
...<< MORE >>
Parchman Mississippi Circa 1920's
Even in this day of cable TV, air conditioning and the ACLU I still would have
serious reservations about going to prison. Imagine what it would have
been like back in the 1920's. My grandmother's family worked at one of the
state prison camps during this time period and had some photos that I have
scanned. ...<< MORE >>
serious reservations about going to prison. Imagine what it would have
been like back in the 1920's. My grandmother's family worked at one of the
state prison camps during this time period and had some photos that I have
scanned. ...<< MORE >>
The Store 1937
As I said the other day, when I was a kid the grocery store didn't sell leather
recliners like our Kroger does today. It had a good variety, but not the
ten jillion brands of stuff we're used to today. But go back to rural
Mississippi around 1937 and the "store" had a different meaning. Take a
look at this picture... ...<< MORE >>
recliners like our Kroger does today. It had a good variety, but not the
ten jillion brands of stuff we're used to today. But go back to rural
Mississippi around 1937 and the "store" had a different meaning. Take a
look at this picture... ...<< MORE >>
Small Town Meat Market 1955
I had an entry the other day about the American grocery store of
yesteryear. Today I'd like to show you a little meat market in Mississippi
from 1955. Below you'll see a photo.. ...<< MORE >>
yesteryear. Today I'd like to show you a little meat market in Mississippi
from 1955. Below you'll see a photo.. ...<< MORE >>
Time Goes By
The fellow that owned the car followed us out there in his pick up truck and
thought it would be funny to ram us from behind as we rode along. ...<< MORE >>
thought it would be funny to ram us from behind as we rode along. ...<< MORE >>
FAKE Female Athletes
Well it looks like that dumb ol' girl wasn't the dumb one after all. ...<< MORE >>
Female Athletes
You want a good reason why they can't let them dumb old girls play sports with
men? ...<< MORE >>
men? ...<< MORE >>
The American Grocery Store
So this afternoon I went to the grocery store to pick up a few items. Now
this is the GROCERY store, Kroger, not Wal-Mart. The first thing you
notice about Kroger is the Blue Rhino propane, generic canned
drink machines, and cigarette smoking employees that line the wall out
front. ...<< MORE >>
this is the GROCERY store, Kroger, not Wal-Mart. The first thing you
notice about Kroger is the Blue Rhino propane, generic canned
drink machines, and cigarette smoking employees that line the wall out
front. ...<< MORE >>
College Days
Here's a truth for you: You learn more out of class than in
class at college. You get to take the frivolity of childhood and mix
it with the harshness of adult life. Most of the things you did cannot be
revisited and understood with a mature brain. Then again, most of the
things you did should never be revisited. ...<< MORE >>
class at college. You get to take the frivolity of childhood and mix
it with the harshness of adult life. Most of the things you did cannot be
revisited and understood with a mature brain. Then again, most of the
things you did should never be revisited. ...<< MORE >>
Top Ten Ways You Know You're Old
If life were measured in seasons then I'm in squirrel season. I'm a Baby
Boomer by birth but honestly, it was right at the tail end of the Baby
Boomers. Anyway, I'm pretty sure I'm old now and here's how I can
tell...
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Boomer by birth but honestly, it was right at the tail end of the Baby
Boomers. Anyway, I'm pretty sure I'm old now and here's how I can
tell...
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Do You Know What I'm Sick Of?
Every so often you just get to a point where you need to lash
out. It would be so wonderful if we could grab up a select group of people
by the collar and slap a slat out of 'em a slit long. Explain what it's like
to be a regular member of society and not a priveledged socialite or some media
maggot that makes a living making a big deal about absolutely nothing. It
never seems to stop. Everyday, over and over, the same old crap. Do
you know what I'm talking about? ...<< MORE >>
out. It would be so wonderful if we could grab up a select group of people
by the collar and slap a slat out of 'em a slit long. Explain what it's like
to be a regular member of society and not a priveledged socialite or some media
maggot that makes a living making a big deal about absolutely nothing. It
never seems to stop. Everyday, over and over, the same old crap. Do
you know what I'm talking about? ...<< MORE >>
They're Back!
Well, they're back. The coons are eating us out of house and home
once again. ...<< MORE >>
once again. ...<< MORE >>
The End is Ever Nearer
I think I've discovered the second sign of the Apocalypse ...<< MORE >>
It's All Relative
Okay, maybe they aren't actually related to me but they could be. The
ladies in this video each remind me of specific members of my family...some
remind me of the same member, repeatedly. ...<< MORE >>
ladies in this video each remind me of specific members of my family...some
remind me of the same member, repeatedly. ...<< MORE >>
Fish Bite Best During a Tornado
"You know, they say fish bite best during a tornado." Actually I had never
heard that and just made it up as a joke. Jim thought for a bit and
then replied, "Now who has ever fished during a tornado?" I thought to
myself, "Idiots like us."
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heard that and just made it up as a joke. Jim thought for a bit and
then replied, "Now who has ever fished during a tornado?" I thought to
myself, "Idiots like us."
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From the Mens Room
It's a shame I feel it necessary to sink to this level, but I don't think many
females in today's workplace understand the issues men live with in the work
environment. I know you're saying we get bigger paychecks, more
promotions, better benefits, better opportunities, etc, but I'm guessing that
there is one thing you don't have to put up with that we do. The mens
room.
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females in today's workplace understand the issues men live with in the work
environment. I know you're saying we get bigger paychecks, more
promotions, better benefits, better opportunities, etc, but I'm guessing that
there is one thing you don't have to put up with that we do. The mens
room.
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My Mind is Going
For years people have told me that I wasn't "right", that something was wrong
with me. I'm finally coming to the conclusion that they are correct. ...<< MORE >>
with me. I'm finally coming to the conclusion that they are correct. ...<< MORE >>
Friday Rant
I support polygamy like on HBO's "Big Love" or something like Hugh Hefner
would go for, but the real life stuff has too many bad consequences. ...<< MORE >>
would go for, but the real life stuff has too many bad consequences. ...<< MORE >>
Blind Date
She wasn't a very good artist and perhaps that is what attracted me to
her. Or maybe it was the fact that I was a 6'-5" container of testosterone
and she was extremely well endowed...definitely one of the two. ...<< MORE >>
her. Or maybe it was the fact that I was a 6'-5" container of testosterone
and she was extremely well endowed...definitely one of the two. ...<< MORE >>
I'm Sure This Isn't Embarassing
Years ago, when Duh Niece (who has never done anything embarrassing in her
entire life) was fairly young, ...<< MORE >>
entire life) was fairly young, ...<< MORE >>
Plagiarism vs. Borrowing
If someone rips a hole in the door with an ax, pokes their head through and says
with a dastardly smile, "Here's Johnny!", we recognize that they are quoting
Jack Nicholson in The Shining and not Ed McMahon of the Tonight show. ...<< MORE >>
with a dastardly smile, "Here's Johnny!", we recognize that they are quoting
Jack Nicholson in The Shining and not Ed McMahon of the Tonight show. ...<< MORE >>
Dreaming Again
If you've been reading this blog very long you know that I am an avid
dreamer. I know I'm lucky to remember most of them, but I honestly don't
put much stock in any deep meanings. The Sister disagrees, mainly because
my dead relatives appear in everyone of them, but I think it's just random brain
activity. ...<< MORE >>
dreamer. I know I'm lucky to remember most of them, but I honestly don't
put much stock in any deep meanings. The Sister disagrees, mainly because
my dead relatives appear in everyone of them, but I think it's just random brain
activity. ...<< MORE >>
Reason #3,948 to Hate Wal-Mart
And just when I thought we knew all the reasons to hate Wal-Mart, they go and do
this. ...<< MORE >>
this. ...<< MORE >>
A Visit to the Headache Clinic
I recently told you about my life with migraines. This past Thursday I
visited the Headache Clinic in what I hope is a positive step toward ending my
misery. When you walk in the door, the very first thing you notice is that
the clinic is dimly lit. Most migraine sufferers have an intolerance for
bright lights and loud noise. It wasn't really noisy, but there was a
middle aged man there being rather loud, obviously thinking he was amusing and
cute. No one reciprocated his rudeness by telling him to shut
up. One ...<< MORE >>
visited the Headache Clinic in what I hope is a positive step toward ending my
misery. When you walk in the door, the very first thing you notice is that
the clinic is dimly lit. Most migraine sufferers have an intolerance for
bright lights and loud noise. It wasn't really noisy, but there was a
middle aged man there being rather loud, obviously thinking he was amusing and
cute. No one reciprocated his rudeness by telling him to shut
up. One ...<< MORE >>
Reason # 3,947 to Hate Wal-Mart
We are probably all guilty of aiding Wal-Mart in its relentless path toward
world domination. I know I shop there on occasion and hate myself
afterward. Honestly the only reason I go is because of convenience.
Pitiful excuse, huh? ...<< MORE >>
world domination. I know I shop there on occasion and hate myself
afterward. Honestly the only reason I go is because of convenience.
Pitiful excuse, huh? ...<< MORE >>
Want To See Something Creepy?
Okay, here's a link to a video for you. First
watch it but don't listen to it and it seems a little unnerving. ...<< MORE >>
watch it but don't listen to it and it seems a little unnerving. ...<< MORE >>
Diversity Training Completed
So I pointed out that without us white males, they wouldn't even have these
classes, since we are solely responsible for all the evil in the world. ...<< MORE >>
classes, since we are solely responsible for all the evil in the world. ...<< MORE >>
Diversity Training
Tomorrow I have a diversity training class that will last all day
long...assuming no fights break out. Of course I'm kidding about the
fights. Everybody that goes to these classes is always on their best
behavior. It'll be a love-fest, I'm sure. ...<< MORE >>
long...assuming no fights break out. Of course I'm kidding about the
fights. Everybody that goes to these classes is always on their best
behavior. It'll be a love-fest, I'm sure. ...<< MORE >>
