I am appalled at what this administration is trying to do to this country. They have pulled out all the Marxist and Socialist tools to take control of this FREE country. When they were calling the Tea Party participants "Teabaggers" I was appalled then and I am now really angry at what they are doing to the citizens that are trying to get their voices heard in these town hall meetings. These are people of all walks of life...democrat...republican...independent. Most of them have simple questions, "Are you going to read this 1,000+ page piece of legislation before you vote on it?", "What will happen to my 80 year old mother/grandmother under this health care plan?", "What will happen to my health care plan I have at my place of employment?", "What will happen to my beloved handicapped child?", "Will ALL government employees be under this plan?". Every one of these questions are valid and they can't answer them, or more accurately won't. All they can do is accuse the Republicans of organizing these protests. First and foremost they are not, and these childish playground tactics are asinine. I personally hope they continue this grade school behavior because it makes them look silly and I truly believe creates more "MOBSTERS".
This leads to the decision of this administration to create a "Misinformation Czar" to police the Internet and e-mail. Now, if you are not familiar with this, the Obama administration will create, if they haven't already, a team to police what dissenters are putting out on the Internet and in e-mails in opposition to the far left agenda. I am not completely sure of the consequences of this alleged dissent, but the last time I checked the 1st amendment gives anyone the right to dissent.
I believe our health care system is in dire need of reforming, but the "One Payer" plan is not the solution. People from those countries that have the "One Payer" plan (socialized medicine) can't get to the US fast enough for our health care system. Obama's plan will destroy it. And if you think that your current health care plan will still exist under this plan you are truly deluded. We will be taxed so far above anything we have ever seen. Do you not like the money you're making to provide for yourself and your family?
Baby Boomers you better wake up (I am one)...your life is literally on the line.
DON'T TREAD ON ME
Bring on the Misinformation Czar!!!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
It's Been Long Time
I live a pretty boring life. I was hoping to post a little more often since I got my new laptop and DSL service at home, but things just seem to get in the way.
I also bought a new car or vehicle whichever you want to call it. It's really my dream vehicle...it's a Chevrolet HHR. It is like the one pictured here, but has a few extras like a spoiler in the back over the hatch. It is a take off of the 1949 original Suburban and the 2004 SSR Sport Truck. It's a nice small fuel efficient SUV. I will try to get a picture of my actual vehicle and post it in this place. I really love it. It has a lot of amenities I have never had before, such as, electric windows, power locks, security alarm, remote start up. My sister, Barbara thinks it looks like a hearse...I don't care, I like my hearse...maybe she's worried I'll come for her. LOL
Well, that's about all I have going on right now.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Mourning
I am in mourning today. Mourning the loss of my cousin, Sammy Jay. Ironically I am celebrating a life of a hero.
Sammy was born with Hyrocephalus...water on the brain. He was not suppose to live much past 6 or 7, however, he was in his sixties when he passed away on Friday. He was a totally selfless person and if ANYONE had a reason to pity himself and his life he is the perfect example. You see Sammy was born to an alcholic mother who was killed on a California highway after getting out of a car and stepping into traffic. He and his brother were orphaned at a very young age. He and his brother would have come to live with us, my parents and 3 children at the time, but my paternal grandmother protested. So guess what, they entered an orphanage in Dallas. I am a little foggy about their demise until Sammy and his brother were much older. I remember that Sammy attended high school, he even played in the band...the tuba, I think. He even attended his prom with a very pretty young girl. He then started suffering from seizures and I think at one time became a ward of the state. He has probably spent the better part of his life in a nursing home or other institution.
His brother...probably for the past 40 years has not been in contact or seen Sammy. I don't have a clue why. Could it be he has made a life for himself and didn't want the repsonsibilty of taking care of a dependent sibling or was he embarrassed by him...I don't know. He will have to answer for that and I will not judge him for that. You know what? Sammy never judged him for it, so why should I?
After my grandmother's death her cousin, John, took responsibilty for Sammy. Saw to all his needs and visited him when he could. When John got up in years he was no longer able to see to Sammy so my brother stepped in and took over seeing to his care. My brother has been a real brother to Sammy. He went to the nursing home most every week. He played Sammy's favorite game of dominos. Sammy beat him most of the time...or did he really? I visited Sammy once at the nursing home and have regrets that I didn't go again. Sammy would come and celebrate Christmas or other family get togethers on occasion. We loved him, but did we do enough...I don't know. This past Christmas my niece had Christmas at her house and my brother and his wife brought Sammy. We celebrated him not knowing it would be the last Christmas with him.
A little over 3 weeks ago Sammy suffered a seizure or maybe even a heart attack, I'm not sure. There wasn't a DNR (do not resuscitate) order and they brought him back from death. He stayed in ICU for a while and then he was moved to hospice. This place of death was ironically the most beautiful place he had ever lived in his life. My sister, her husband and myself visited him one Monday and he was a little responsive, but only guttural sounds came from his mouth. However, as we were leaving my sister and I leaned down to tell him we loved him and in a small voice he answered "I love you, too". I will never forget that. The next weekend both my sisters and I visited him and he was not responsive at all. I am so sorry that my younger sister only saw him in this condition, but this visit was so special. We prayed over Sammy. Celebrating his life and letting him go. Connie sang and it was so beautiful.
Sammy, you are whole. You are with those who went before, Mommy, Eric, Kathleen and all those that loved you. I know that Jesus personally escorted you directly to them. We will see you again. I love you.
Sammy was born with Hyrocephalus...water on the brain. He was not suppose to live much past 6 or 7, however, he was in his sixties when he passed away on Friday. He was a totally selfless person and if ANYONE had a reason to pity himself and his life he is the perfect example. You see Sammy was born to an alcholic mother who was killed on a California highway after getting out of a car and stepping into traffic. He and his brother were orphaned at a very young age. He and his brother would have come to live with us, my parents and 3 children at the time, but my paternal grandmother protested. So guess what, they entered an orphanage in Dallas. I am a little foggy about their demise until Sammy and his brother were much older. I remember that Sammy attended high school, he even played in the band...the tuba, I think. He even attended his prom with a very pretty young girl. He then started suffering from seizures and I think at one time became a ward of the state. He has probably spent the better part of his life in a nursing home or other institution.
His brother...probably for the past 40 years has not been in contact or seen Sammy. I don't have a clue why. Could it be he has made a life for himself and didn't want the repsonsibilty of taking care of a dependent sibling or was he embarrassed by him...I don't know. He will have to answer for that and I will not judge him for that. You know what? Sammy never judged him for it, so why should I?
After my grandmother's death her cousin, John, took responsibilty for Sammy. Saw to all his needs and visited him when he could. When John got up in years he was no longer able to see to Sammy so my brother stepped in and took over seeing to his care. My brother has been a real brother to Sammy. He went to the nursing home most every week. He played Sammy's favorite game of dominos. Sammy beat him most of the time...or did he really? I visited Sammy once at the nursing home and have regrets that I didn't go again. Sammy would come and celebrate Christmas or other family get togethers on occasion. We loved him, but did we do enough...I don't know. This past Christmas my niece had Christmas at her house and my brother and his wife brought Sammy. We celebrated him not knowing it would be the last Christmas with him.
A little over 3 weeks ago Sammy suffered a seizure or maybe even a heart attack, I'm not sure. There wasn't a DNR (do not resuscitate) order and they brought him back from death. He stayed in ICU for a while and then he was moved to hospice. This place of death was ironically the most beautiful place he had ever lived in his life. My sister, her husband and myself visited him one Monday and he was a little responsive, but only guttural sounds came from his mouth. However, as we were leaving my sister and I leaned down to tell him we loved him and in a small voice he answered "I love you, too". I will never forget that. The next weekend both my sisters and I visited him and he was not responsive at all. I am so sorry that my younger sister only saw him in this condition, but this visit was so special. We prayed over Sammy. Celebrating his life and letting him go. Connie sang and it was so beautiful.
Sammy, you are whole. You are with those who went before, Mommy, Eric, Kathleen and all those that loved you. I know that Jesus personally escorted you directly to them. We will see you again. I love you.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Just Today
Well, I've been really busy and haven't had time to read my usual blogs AND post on my own. I really need to make some computer changes at home, but that is just not on my priority list.
I read Beth Moore's latest book "Get Out of That Pit"...WOW what a book. I've done almost all of her Bible studies and she was my Sunday School teacher at HFBC. She is as genuine and so in love with the Lord it is incredible. Her studies are so in depth, but with such relevance for today. I would strongly recommend doing her Bible studies or just read her books.
I read Beth Moore's latest book "Get Out of That Pit"...WOW what a book. I've done almost all of her Bible studies and she was my Sunday School teacher at HFBC. She is as genuine and so in love with the Lord it is incredible. Her studies are so in depth, but with such relevance for today. I would strongly recommend doing her Bible studies or just read her books.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Lifeguard needed here
Well, I've taken the plunge into the blogging world. I have been lurking for years and decided I may have something to say. I'm not sure how much I'll be blogging, but we'll see. I have a homepage, but it is so old school -- straight HTML with tables...YIKES there's another reason for a lifeguard.
I'm not sure how much I will have to say, but one of the things I am into at the moment is doing some remodeling to my almost 25 year old house. Of course, I have a limited budget and I try to do as much as I can myself, but my arthritis is getting the best of me. The summer of '05 I removed the carpet from my combo living/dining room. I put a laminate wood floor in the dining room and a burber carpet in the living room. I also put the laminate in my little hallway. I really like the transition from the carpet to the laminate. The laminate I bought is the beveled planks and looks a lot better than the staggered looking stuff they have.
More about this later...I may even include some pictures.
I'm not sure how much I will have to say, but one of the things I am into at the moment is doing some remodeling to my almost 25 year old house. Of course, I have a limited budget and I try to do as much as I can myself, but my arthritis is getting the best of me. The summer of '05 I removed the carpet from my combo living/dining room. I put a laminate wood floor in the dining room and a burber carpet in the living room. I also put the laminate in my little hallway. I really like the transition from the carpet to the laminate. The laminate I bought is the beveled planks and looks a lot better than the staggered looking stuff they have.
More about this later...I may even include some pictures.
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