Care to know the most significant congressional legislation passed in 2010. It was bipartisan and I whole heartedly agree with the final vote.
Beginning January 1, 2011 the sound level on your television will not rise when commercials begin. It has been so tedious lo these many years to reach over, grab the remote, then lower the decibel range.
Chuckie Schumer(D-ink New York) was a major sponsor. That's certainly something to put on his resume'.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Goodby & Hello
It's that time of year. Time to focus on how silly New Year's Eve is and what we old-timers don't miss out on when we hit the hay at 10 pm.
Consider how many gala events you've attended on December 31. Name one that was fabulous. Doubtful there were many.
Would you wager that the percentage of baby's conceived takes place between midnight and 3 am on January 1?
December 31, 1969: My buddy and I were in a building elevator in downtown Waterloo, Iowa and dateless. It was 5 pm. What a stroke of luck. With us were two dateless young ladies. Four young people, New Year's Eve and dateless. You figure it out. Understand these girl's weren't exactly homecoming queens. I'm sure they felt the same. I know we went somewhere but memories fade. Did we have a conversation? Was there eating, drinking, necking? Don't know because I can't remember. I do recall we found out my friend's date was pregnant but only by three months so she didn't show.
That was a plus.
This was my one and only New Year's Eve extravaganza. Of course, in almost exactly one year I was married. That makes a huge difference. Marriage and going out and acting silly don't go together.
Here posted are my New Year's Resolutions for 2011: I will continue to lie on my back, watch television and go to my favorite web sites on the computer.
I will tell all acquaintances I will lose weight;
all the while realizing I will keep traveling down the road to Fatville by shoveling unlimited calories in my pie hole.
I promise there isn't one golf course in the western hemisphere I that will escape my pathetic swing. Also, my golf course swearing will improve but still be said under my breath.
I promise to detest Obama policies and make fun of liberals for being dumber than retarded circus elephants. I promise to maintain my very dry sense of humor.
I will tell all within earshot I am 65 years old and to show me the respect I deserve. This will be cool because inside I'm laughing knowing being 65 doesn't me crap.
Happy New Year. It's been a fun 2010 and I'm a very lucky man.
Consider how many gala events you've attended on December 31. Name one that was fabulous. Doubtful there were many.
Would you wager that the percentage of baby's conceived takes place between midnight and 3 am on January 1?
December 31, 1969: My buddy and I were in a building elevator in downtown Waterloo, Iowa and dateless. It was 5 pm. What a stroke of luck. With us were two dateless young ladies. Four young people, New Year's Eve and dateless. You figure it out. Understand these girl's weren't exactly homecoming queens. I'm sure they felt the same. I know we went somewhere but memories fade. Did we have a conversation? Was there eating, drinking, necking? Don't know because I can't remember. I do recall we found out my friend's date was pregnant but only by three months so she didn't show.
That was a plus.
This was my one and only New Year's Eve extravaganza. Of course, in almost exactly one year I was married. That makes a huge difference. Marriage and going out and acting silly don't go together.
Here posted are my New Year's Resolutions for 2011: I will continue to lie on my back, watch television and go to my favorite web sites on the computer.
I will tell all acquaintances I will lose weight;
all the while realizing I will keep traveling down the road to Fatville by shoveling unlimited calories in my pie hole.
I promise there isn't one golf course in the western hemisphere I that will escape my pathetic swing. Also, my golf course swearing will improve but still be said under my breath.
I promise to detest Obama policies and make fun of liberals for being dumber than retarded circus elephants. I promise to maintain my very dry sense of humor.
I will tell all within earshot I am 65 years old and to show me the respect I deserve. This will be cool because inside I'm laughing knowing being 65 doesn't me crap.
Happy New Year. It's been a fun 2010 and I'm a very lucky man.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Learning To Listen
Have you ever had the opportunity to be around great people and miss out on their talents and charisma because you didn't know how to listen? Then, later on, kick yourself for not taking advantage of that squandered opportunity. Think about all the men and women in our lives we've rubbed shoulders with who, if given the opportunity, could have imparted almost unlimited wisdom on us. I'm not talking about saying 'hi' to a movie star or famous athlete, either. I'm referring to every day Americans who've made their mark.
Reflect on your life and think about those who could have, and you don't know how I hate to write this, could have " made a difference in our lives". It reads so Tom Brokaw-ish, doesn't it?
I have a bad habit and it probably applies to a lot of us. We can be a poor listeners when conversing. I guess it's human nature to think that everything we say is Shakespearean in nature. I'm sure you understand what I'm saying. While people are speaking to us we're thinking about what we're going to say next. We only hear one side of the conversation and it's ours.
I get a kick out of characters who are successful. Usually, they exude self-confidence, have wonderful senses of humor and could give a whit what others think. Is it okay to say I'm in awe of these folks? They have so much to give if only we would listen.
My last boss is one of these guys. I hope he doesn't read this post because he'd be overly embarrassed. He's a real hero to me. I used to be and still am entranced in his presence; sit on his every word. He had the unique ability to make everyone feel important and that what they said is Gettysburg Address worthy. My boss has 38 patents to his name. We're talkin' 38! He's a Captain of Industry but you'd never know it. If you were in a room of 1,000 and had to pick him out it couldn't be done. His philosophy: always keep a low profile. He is a man of many talents. He invented the first titanium golf club. That, in itself is noteworthy. But, it goes even further. He invented a product that has saved world industries billions of dollars in maintenance costs. Put my boss up against Harry Reid--no contest. Actually, that's not a fair statement. Put me up against Reid. It'd be an easy smack down.
I used to carry around a small notebook and write down things he said off the cuff. One time I was distressed because of a business problem. He quickly said, "MJ, sit back, relax, and give it twenty-four hours. Things are never as bad as they seem". And he's right.
My next door neighbor is a character. He isn't dull by any stretch and that's why he's so much fun to be around. His home is a golf museum but he's not impressed with himself. His best friend is Jack Nicklaus. I encourage him tell stories about his other friendships: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, President Gerald Ford, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and those were/are only some of his pals. I'm not in awe of the gentleman. It's that he's a walking, talking history book. Lots of times I'll go next door and he'll ask me in to visit. All the while he's sitting in his underwear and t-shirt, smoking a Marlboro Light. He could care less what others think. I like this attitude.
Great story about the guy! Wanna hear it? Okay, here we go. There's a very private golf course in New Albany, Ohio; men only. My neighbor was the president of the club for a particular year. One day he walked into the restaurant and was told that he couldn't get in without a sport coat. He was peeved since he was the head honcho. At any rate, some anger ensued but he went to his car to get his coat. When he came back into the restaurant he had the coat on but he was also in his underwear. What a guy! His wife confirmed this tale to me.
My college baseball coach is the best. He was the starting quarterback for the University of Iowa in 1952. He's also another hero. I may have referred to the following statement in the recent past but I sometimes ask friends, "was there a defining moment for you in college"? Was there one thing that sticks out that helped make you what you are today"? I usually get some answer like, "that night I got drunk and promised I'd never do that again", or, "when I was elected to student council".
For me, it was a baseball road trip and I 'had' to room with Coach. All that night I peppered him with questions about life and coaching and jobs but the thing that stood out was when he started talking about his wife and children ; how much he loved his wife and how special each child was in their own particular way. I immediately knew that I wanted what he had and from then on that was my focus and that night was my defining moment.
And, just think, all we have to do is listen. It's out there for all of us. I only brought up three people. Imagine, if you will, the thousands of others whose paths we've crossed who can provide us all with rules for living in a humerous and educational manner. Life is amazing.
Reflect on your life and think about those who could have, and you don't know how I hate to write this, could have " made a difference in our lives". It reads so Tom Brokaw-ish, doesn't it?
I have a bad habit and it probably applies to a lot of us. We can be a poor listeners when conversing. I guess it's human nature to think that everything we say is Shakespearean in nature. I'm sure you understand what I'm saying. While people are speaking to us we're thinking about what we're going to say next. We only hear one side of the conversation and it's ours.
I get a kick out of characters who are successful. Usually, they exude self-confidence, have wonderful senses of humor and could give a whit what others think. Is it okay to say I'm in awe of these folks? They have so much to give if only we would listen.
My last boss is one of these guys. I hope he doesn't read this post because he'd be overly embarrassed. He's a real hero to me. I used to be and still am entranced in his presence; sit on his every word. He had the unique ability to make everyone feel important and that what they said is Gettysburg Address worthy. My boss has 38 patents to his name. We're talkin' 38! He's a Captain of Industry but you'd never know it. If you were in a room of 1,000 and had to pick him out it couldn't be done. His philosophy: always keep a low profile. He is a man of many talents. He invented the first titanium golf club. That, in itself is noteworthy. But, it goes even further. He invented a product that has saved world industries billions of dollars in maintenance costs. Put my boss up against Harry Reid--no contest. Actually, that's not a fair statement. Put me up against Reid. It'd be an easy smack down.
I used to carry around a small notebook and write down things he said off the cuff. One time I was distressed because of a business problem. He quickly said, "MJ, sit back, relax, and give it twenty-four hours. Things are never as bad as they seem". And he's right.
My next door neighbor is a character. He isn't dull by any stretch and that's why he's so much fun to be around. His home is a golf museum but he's not impressed with himself. His best friend is Jack Nicklaus. I encourage him tell stories about his other friendships: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, President Gerald Ford, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and those were/are only some of his pals. I'm not in awe of the gentleman. It's that he's a walking, talking history book. Lots of times I'll go next door and he'll ask me in to visit. All the while he's sitting in his underwear and t-shirt, smoking a Marlboro Light. He could care less what others think. I like this attitude.
Great story about the guy! Wanna hear it? Okay, here we go. There's a very private golf course in New Albany, Ohio; men only. My neighbor was the president of the club for a particular year. One day he walked into the restaurant and was told that he couldn't get in without a sport coat. He was peeved since he was the head honcho. At any rate, some anger ensued but he went to his car to get his coat. When he came back into the restaurant he had the coat on but he was also in his underwear. What a guy! His wife confirmed this tale to me.
My college baseball coach is the best. He was the starting quarterback for the University of Iowa in 1952. He's also another hero. I may have referred to the following statement in the recent past but I sometimes ask friends, "was there a defining moment for you in college"? Was there one thing that sticks out that helped make you what you are today"? I usually get some answer like, "that night I got drunk and promised I'd never do that again", or, "when I was elected to student council".
For me, it was a baseball road trip and I 'had' to room with Coach. All that night I peppered him with questions about life and coaching and jobs but the thing that stood out was when he started talking about his wife and children ; how much he loved his wife and how special each child was in their own particular way. I immediately knew that I wanted what he had and from then on that was my focus and that night was my defining moment.
And, just think, all we have to do is listen. It's out there for all of us. I only brought up three people. Imagine, if you will, the thousands of others whose paths we've crossed who can provide us all with rules for living in a humerous and educational manner. Life is amazing.
Free Wi-Fi Given To SF Public Housing
(AP) SAN FRANCISCO - "San Francisco has finished installing free Wi-Fi in its public housing facilities as part of a citywide housing improvement initiative.
Mayor Gavin Newsom and the San Francisco Housing Authority announced Tuesday that 33 developments are now equipped with wireless broadband.
Newsom says expanded Internet access will create job and educational opportunities and improve quality of life for residents.
The city has committed $95 million to overhauling infrastructure and upgrading services at its most distressed public housing facilities.
San Francisco has more than 6,500 public housing units serving very low-income families, seniors and disabled city residents".
And these people get money for the computers by doing what?
Mayor Gavin Newsom and the San Francisco Housing Authority announced Tuesday that 33 developments are now equipped with wireless broadband.
Newsom says expanded Internet access will create job and educational opportunities and improve quality of life for residents.
The city has committed $95 million to overhauling infrastructure and upgrading services at its most distressed public housing facilities.
San Francisco has more than 6,500 public housing units serving very low-income families, seniors and disabled city residents".
And these people get money for the computers by doing what?
Palin Faces Gloomy Poll Numbers
From Scott Conroy at Real Clear Politics:
"A new set of poll numbers released on Tuesday reinforced the daunting challenge that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin would face in turning the tide in her favor among both Republican primary and general election voters if she were to decide to run for president in 2012.Perhaps the most discouraging new number as it relates to Palin's presidential ambitions was a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll, which showed that 49 percent of Republicans said that they were now "very" or "somewhat likely" to support a Palin presidential bid".
Want to know how stupid the Liberal Left is? They are so ignorant even MJ Hawkeye, a Physical Education Major in college can figure this thing out. Bashing Palin on a daily basis is mandatory for these people and she's not running for anything. "Hey, dufus crowd. Please keep using up your oxygen on something that isn't going to happen".
She's a fake out. Think about a football game and a wide receiver moves to the right sideline while the offense is as close to the left sideline as possible. The 'fake out' person is very good so the defense has to cover him with their very best. It's a waste. The very best in this case being; Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews, the morons at the NY Times, Cynthia Tucker at the Atlanta Constitution and the rest of the blowhards in the media.
Keep on truckin', Sarah. I'm lovin' your plan.
"A new set of poll numbers released on Tuesday reinforced the daunting challenge that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin would face in turning the tide in her favor among both Republican primary and general election voters if she were to decide to run for president in 2012.Perhaps the most discouraging new number as it relates to Palin's presidential ambitions was a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll, which showed that 49 percent of Republicans said that they were now "very" or "somewhat likely" to support a Palin presidential bid".
Want to know how stupid the Liberal Left is? They are so ignorant even MJ Hawkeye, a Physical Education Major in college can figure this thing out. Bashing Palin on a daily basis is mandatory for these people and she's not running for anything. "Hey, dufus crowd. Please keep using up your oxygen on something that isn't going to happen".
She's a fake out. Think about a football game and a wide receiver moves to the right sideline while the offense is as close to the left sideline as possible. The 'fake out' person is very good so the defense has to cover him with their very best. It's a waste. The very best in this case being; Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews, the morons at the NY Times, Cynthia Tucker at the Atlanta Constitution and the rest of the blowhards in the media.
Keep on truckin', Sarah. I'm lovin' your plan.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Thank You, Readers
This is humbling. My blog began a little over two years ago as a hobby. It is that still, a hobby.
Some retirees take up crossword puzzles. That is not my style; too much thinking involved plus my pencil point would keep breaking and the erasure.Well, let's not even go down that road.
Gardening ain't my bag and as for carpentry work----fuhgetaboutit!
Cars: If they go forward and backward, right and left, that's all I need to know. I could care less about engines, cams----heck! I can't even think of the names of any car words. What about 'hemi'. Is that one?
I enjoy writing! There's something about, every once in awhile, writing a word or phrase that fits and looks good to the eye. My doctor buddy will say a nifty word and I'll think, "I'll put that in a blog today".
Now, for the appreciative part. Today, I learned how to figure out how many hits I receive on this site. In twenty-four months it comes to 8,750. "Wow", I thought, "that's not too bad" for a rookie. Ladies and Gentlemen, it gets better. In the last twenty-eight days 2,034 kind people have jumped on board. I'm sure some come and go three or four times a day but I'll just say they don't but only to make MJ Hawkeye look a lot better.
I am humbled and overwhelmed. I can't thank you enough.
Some retirees take up crossword puzzles. That is not my style; too much thinking involved plus my pencil point would keep breaking and the erasure.Well, let's not even go down that road.
Gardening ain't my bag and as for carpentry work----fuhgetaboutit!
Cars: If they go forward and backward, right and left, that's all I need to know. I could care less about engines, cams----heck! I can't even think of the names of any car words. What about 'hemi'. Is that one?
I enjoy writing! There's something about, every once in awhile, writing a word or phrase that fits and looks good to the eye. My doctor buddy will say a nifty word and I'll think, "I'll put that in a blog today".
Now, for the appreciative part. Today, I learned how to figure out how many hits I receive on this site. In twenty-four months it comes to 8,750. "Wow", I thought, "that's not too bad" for a rookie. Ladies and Gentlemen, it gets better. In the last twenty-eight days 2,034 kind people have jumped on board. I'm sure some come and go three or four times a day but I'll just say they don't but only to make MJ Hawkeye look a lot better.
I am humbled and overwhelmed. I can't thank you enough.
111th Congress: Worst In History
(CNSNews.com) — The federal government has accumulated more new debt–$3.22 trillion ($3,220,103,625,307.29)—during the tenure of the 111th Congress than it did during the first 100 Congresses combined, according to official debt figures published by the U.S. Treasury.
That equals $10,429.64 in new debt for each and every one of the 308,745,538 people counted in the United States by the 2010 Census.
The total national debt of $13,858,529,371,601.09 (or $13.859 trillion), as recorded by the U.S. Treasury at the close of business on Dec. 22, now equals $44,886.57 for every man, woman and child in the United States.
In fact, the 111th Congress not only has set the record as the most debt-accumulating Congress in U.S. history, but also has out-stripped its nearest competitor, the 110th, by an astounding $1.262 trillion in new debt.
That equals $10,429.64 in new debt for each and every one of the 308,745,538 people counted in the United States by the 2010 Census.
The total national debt of $13,858,529,371,601.09 (or $13.859 trillion), as recorded by the U.S. Treasury at the close of business on Dec. 22, now equals $44,886.57 for every man, woman and child in the United States.
In fact, the 111th Congress not only has set the record as the most debt-accumulating Congress in U.S. history, but also has out-stripped its nearest competitor, the 110th, by an astounding $1.262 trillion in new debt.
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