Christmas is a time for revelry and good cheer. It is a time when family and friends get together to enjoy each others company, express themselves, and soak in the good feelings that this time of year brings.
So I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all of the people that take the time to stop by and visit my humble little page right here on the little old Internet.
In the coming new year, I will continue to bring you my thoughts and opinions on life, the universe, and everything. I will attempt to express clearly and concisely what it is I am trying to convey in a thoughtful and understandable manner. I will also try to bring you an unbiased (not) and clearly neutral (VERY not) briefly stated (whatever) excerpt of my life whenever truly appropriate.
Anyway, my Christmas wish for everyone is to make it out of this recession in one piece without too many scars. Keep the faith, try to smile, and buy bonds.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
The Recession is OVER. The Recovery now begins.
And a LONG recovery it is going to be. Financial pundits are forecasting a return to normalcy in approximately two years. And with the current growth of corporate greed, political underhandedness, and socioeconomic backstabbing, that would seem like an accurate projection.
The oil barons continue to screw the general public, the other energy companies are falling right in step, and congress, as usual, is turning a blind eye to all of this evil corruption.
When are we going to take our country back?
The oil barons continue to screw the general public, the other energy companies are falling right in step, and congress, as usual, is turning a blind eye to all of this evil corruption.
When are we going to take our country back?
Monday, October 05, 2009
The Earth Cannot Keep up With The Destruction Caused by Humans.
When will people start to realize that every action they take has an impact upon our environment? There is only so much CLEAN air to breath, CLEAN water to drink, and WE are responsible for maintaining our surroundings, not poor Mother Earth.
Ask someone with asthma what it's like trying to breath with congested lungs.
Find out what dirty and polluted water tastes like.
Once it is too late - IT IS TOO LATE!
Perhaps, it already is too late.
Global warming is real.
I hope you know how to swim...
Ask someone with asthma what it's like trying to breath with congested lungs.
Find out what dirty and polluted water tastes like.
Once it is too late - IT IS TOO LATE!
Perhaps, it already is too late.
Global warming is real.
I hope you know how to swim...
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Half a Century of Wisdom
Today, I have turned 50 years old.
Life has just begun.
In moving forward into my next 50 years, I can apply the results gleaned from the trials and tribulations of the first 50 of my years. I can move confidently forward knowing that I can overcome anything, I can accomplish anything, and I can AND WILL achieve anything that I set my mind to.
I have learned not to let anything, or anyone, stop me from getting to where I want to be or
where I NEED to be, in my life. And listen to me when I say that I plan on achieving a lot. A truly incredible amount. I continue to amaze myself with my, seemingly limitless capabilities. I can only hope that you, too, can find your way to this level of supreme confidence and stability to increase your position in life.
Good luck!
Life has just begun.
In moving forward into my next 50 years, I can apply the results gleaned from the trials and tribulations of the first 50 of my years. I can move confidently forward knowing that I can overcome anything, I can accomplish anything, and I can AND WILL achieve anything that I set my mind to.
I have learned not to let anything, or anyone, stop me from getting to where I want to be or
where I NEED to be, in my life. And listen to me when I say that I plan on achieving a lot. A truly incredible amount. I continue to amaze myself with my, seemingly limitless capabilities. I can only hope that you, too, can find your way to this level of supreme confidence and stability to increase your position in life.
Good luck!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Never Give Up, Never Surrender
In the face of overwhelming odds, always continue to press forward. Ultimate persistence will, through one form or another, result in the desired goal, or a reasonable facsimile thereof.
Only through sheer determination, persistence, and relentlessness will success be yours. Don't ever think of quitting at the first signs of defeat, never give in to any obstacle in your path, and always continue to fight on for what you believe in no matter who or what tries to dissuade you from your goal. Only then will you accomplish what you have set out to achieve.
This is life's fact straight from the heart of the universe. Heed it and reap the rewards.
Only through sheer determination, persistence, and relentlessness will success be yours. Don't ever think of quitting at the first signs of defeat, never give in to any obstacle in your path, and always continue to fight on for what you believe in no matter who or what tries to dissuade you from your goal. Only then will you accomplish what you have set out to achieve.
This is life's fact straight from the heart of the universe. Heed it and reap the rewards.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Begone, ye of Little Faith!
I have finally earned and received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technologies. Having started my college career right out of high school, I have, regrettably, let life interfere with my plans. Three marriages (and divorces) later, after gone into and out of four institutions of higher learning, I have completed my degree. Unfortunately for my, I am now nearly 50 years of age and will find little use for it in the narrow-minded business world. All I have to do now is make the payments on my $60,000.00+ education loans with a grin. Gritting my teeth is more like it though...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Life Reboot
Sometimes, in life, we are given options in which there is only one choice. This choice can be for the better, or it can be for the worse. The difference is all in what we make of it.
At the end of 2007, I was faced with moving from the wasteland that is Ohio to Florida (still deliberating that decision). Now, I am finally moving into a dwelling of my own. I have essentially rebooted my life and I am making good progress toward recovering to where I once dominated my domain (this was back in high school).
So I am renting a duplex, setting up my living accomodations, and preparing to move rapidly into the future of which I havce been working toward for the past 33 years. Rock on!
At the end of 2007, I was faced with moving from the wasteland that is Ohio to Florida (still deliberating that decision). Now, I am finally moving into a dwelling of my own. I have essentially rebooted my life and I am making good progress toward recovering to where I once dominated my domain (this was back in high school).
So I am renting a duplex, setting up my living accomodations, and preparing to move rapidly into the future of which I havce been working toward for the past 33 years. Rock on!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Once I Built a Railroad...
The collapse of the American automotive industry is just desserts for the greedy and corrupt horde that manipulate and abuse political power across our country.
The UAW is no better than the auto companies that breed contempt and sloth throughout the industry. Incalculable amounts of waste, pollution, and ineptitude glued together with copious amounts of mismanagement and you have the current state of affairs emanating from Detroit.
Dealerships falling like flies, thousands more being added to the roles of the unemployed, and more doom and gloom being spread far and wide by the media is causing great consternation among the American citizenry.
Perhaps we should look at all of this in a better light. We are eliminating, by force of nature if nothing else, the greed and corruption, waste, and corporate incompetence that will leave a vacuum in the remaining corporate structure that hopefully will be replaced with sensible, caring, and forthright individuals that can actually accomplish a respectable job of leadership.
These are unquestionably times of important change and adaptation in our country and we must do everything in our power to help move this great country forward. It is my hope that each and every one of us will do their part, as I am, to assist in recovering the American Spirit that made this country great!
The UAW is no better than the auto companies that breed contempt and sloth throughout the industry. Incalculable amounts of waste, pollution, and ineptitude glued together with copious amounts of mismanagement and you have the current state of affairs emanating from Detroit.
Dealerships falling like flies, thousands more being added to the roles of the unemployed, and more doom and gloom being spread far and wide by the media is causing great consternation among the American citizenry.
Perhaps we should look at all of this in a better light. We are eliminating, by force of nature if nothing else, the greed and corruption, waste, and corporate incompetence that will leave a vacuum in the remaining corporate structure that hopefully will be replaced with sensible, caring, and forthright individuals that can actually accomplish a respectable job of leadership.
These are unquestionably times of important change and adaptation in our country and we must do everything in our power to help move this great country forward. It is my hope that each and every one of us will do their part, as I am, to assist in recovering the American Spirit that made this country great!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
It's a Spring Thing
Finally, we have lived through another wicked winter and have finally arrived at Spring!
Of course, that doesn't mean a whole lot here in southwest Florida, but - I feel your pain (heh...)
Unfortunately, we are still in the middle of this nightmare economy with little that we can do except get through it. Hmm - easier said than done methinks. While the new administration is plowing forward as best as they can (with Republicans doing everything within their power to disrupt it), it is going to take a goodly amount of time for things to start to turn around. All we can do is watch the political antics and hope for the best.
Now, I say we lynch the greedy, self-serving bastards in the insurance industry, the banking industry, and the investing industry. And while we're at it, take out the greedy, self-serving bastards in the oil and gas industries as well. Hell, let's take out the whole lot of them.
Course, that won't leave too many to run things, I suppose...
Of course, that doesn't mean a whole lot here in southwest Florida, but - I feel your pain (heh...)
Unfortunately, we are still in the middle of this nightmare economy with little that we can do except get through it. Hmm - easier said than done methinks. While the new administration is plowing forward as best as they can (with Republicans doing everything within their power to disrupt it), it is going to take a goodly amount of time for things to start to turn around. All we can do is watch the political antics and hope for the best.
Now, I say we lynch the greedy, self-serving bastards in the insurance industry, the banking industry, and the investing industry. And while we're at it, take out the greedy, self-serving bastards in the oil and gas industries as well. Hell, let's take out the whole lot of them.
Course, that won't leave too many to run things, I suppose...
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Let Them Eat Stimulus...
While the high and mighty political "gods" fight petty battles against each party for bragging rights and self-righteous positioning amongst themselves, We The People are suffering from the greed of the few. The Wall Street greed, the banker greed, the oil company greed, and the executive greed and abuse that appears to be spreading like a viral plague across this great country of ours.
While the money-wielding demons look smugly down their crooked noses at us and offer us a pitifully meager $400 per person, they give themselves $18 BILLION in bonuses paid for by We The People.
While the young people in this country are quickly falling down in rankings compared to other countries (and soon third-world countries), our elected officials are scrapping funding for educational purposes that would help improve educating the children of We The People.
Maybe it's time that We The People take back our country. Maybe it is time for a new revolution in this country to bring it back in line with what our founding fathers set forth upon this continent. Perhaps We The People should collectively stop paying taxes that pays the salaries of the jackals in Washington that feed off of We The People like the parasites that they are.
Maybe it's time that We The People took back all of the civil rights that have been paid for with the sweat and blood of the countless thousands that gave their lives defending this country.
Maybe it's time for We The People to stand up for ourselves against the financial iniquity in this country and create a more perfect union. A union that won't reward political miscreants with undeserved fortunes and benefits beyond a King's ransom. A union that won't let its elderly freeze to death in their own home due to energy company heartless indifference. A union that protects and nurtures the education of their children and young people. A union that encourages ethical behavior and family values. A union that won't let greedy financial institutions take away the American Dream from its citizens. A union that actually cares about We The People.
Maybe it's time for a peaceful revolution of finanacial upheaval to exorcise the demons from Washington. Maybe it's time to hit them right where they will feel it - in their wallets.
While the money-wielding demons look smugly down their crooked noses at us and offer us a pitifully meager $400 per person, they give themselves $18 BILLION in bonuses paid for by We The People.
While the young people in this country are quickly falling down in rankings compared to other countries (and soon third-world countries), our elected officials are scrapping funding for educational purposes that would help improve educating the children of We The People.
Maybe it's time that We The People take back our country. Maybe it is time for a new revolution in this country to bring it back in line with what our founding fathers set forth upon this continent. Perhaps We The People should collectively stop paying taxes that pays the salaries of the jackals in Washington that feed off of We The People like the parasites that they are.
Maybe it's time that We The People took back all of the civil rights that have been paid for with the sweat and blood of the countless thousands that gave their lives defending this country.
Maybe it's time for We The People to stand up for ourselves against the financial iniquity in this country and create a more perfect union. A union that won't reward political miscreants with undeserved fortunes and benefits beyond a King's ransom. A union that won't let its elderly freeze to death in their own home due to energy company heartless indifference. A union that protects and nurtures the education of their children and young people. A union that encourages ethical behavior and family values. A union that won't let greedy financial institutions take away the American Dream from its citizens. A union that actually cares about We The People.
Maybe it's time for a peaceful revolution of finanacial upheaval to exorcise the demons from Washington. Maybe it's time to hit them right where they will feel it - in their wallets.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Oil Company Greed
Let the oil refinery workers strike.
Maybe then those greedy oil company bastards will realize what it's like to be unemployed. Let them experience what millions of other unemployed Americans are going through - living on unemployment "benefits", living on meager food stamp allowances, standing in unemployment lines for hours, getting rejected applying for job, after job, after job, after job. For every one of these greedy morons that go on strike, there are a hundred others ready and willing to take their place - in a heartbeat.
The unions are dragging down America. At one time there was indeed a place, and perhaps even a need for labor unions, but that time has passed. Now unions are only fouling economic efficiencies and making honest employment a shadow of a whisper from years gone by.
Fact is, oil company greed starts right at the top. With record profits making headlines for oil companies, the average American can only wonder how long it will be before fuel prices skyrocket back to $4.00 per gallon. And its not only the oil companies - take a good close look at the banking and financial sectors. BILLIONS of dollars on BONUSES? These banking creeps need to be dragged out of their offices, kicking and screaming and crying, and publicly flogged!
Three cheers for Congress instituting salary caps for these cretins.
And while we're at it, let the auto industry fail. They have been raping the American consumer for FAR too long and with shoddy, second-rate products at that. The foreign competition in the automotive industry has NOTHING to worry about from American auto manufacturers; the designs are uninspired, the workmanship is non-existent, and yet they charge a premium price, stemming mostly from the exorbitant labor charges demanded by the greedy labor unions.
So I say let the greedy oil refinery workers go on strike; let them get what they deserve after that. They can cry in their own soup.
Maybe then those greedy oil company bastards will realize what it's like to be unemployed. Let them experience what millions of other unemployed Americans are going through - living on unemployment "benefits", living on meager food stamp allowances, standing in unemployment lines for hours, getting rejected applying for job, after job, after job, after job. For every one of these greedy morons that go on strike, there are a hundred others ready and willing to take their place - in a heartbeat.
The unions are dragging down America. At one time there was indeed a place, and perhaps even a need for labor unions, but that time has passed. Now unions are only fouling economic efficiencies and making honest employment a shadow of a whisper from years gone by.
Fact is, oil company greed starts right at the top. With record profits making headlines for oil companies, the average American can only wonder how long it will be before fuel prices skyrocket back to $4.00 per gallon. And its not only the oil companies - take a good close look at the banking and financial sectors. BILLIONS of dollars on BONUSES? These banking creeps need to be dragged out of their offices, kicking and screaming and crying, and publicly flogged!
Three cheers for Congress instituting salary caps for these cretins.
And while we're at it, let the auto industry fail. They have been raping the American consumer for FAR too long and with shoddy, second-rate products at that. The foreign competition in the automotive industry has NOTHING to worry about from American auto manufacturers; the designs are uninspired, the workmanship is non-existent, and yet they charge a premium price, stemming mostly from the exorbitant labor charges demanded by the greedy labor unions.
So I say let the greedy oil refinery workers go on strike; let them get what they deserve after that. They can cry in their own soup.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
New President, New Hope
Well, if you have been abducted by aliens and were temporarily off-world for the past few weeks, Barack Hussein Obama was recently elected the 44th president of the United States of America.
Here's my take on it:
So he's the first black American to hold the office. So what if he's black? If anyone, male, female, black, or white, is capable of handling the job (ANY job), and they posses the talent, skill, and determination to perform the tasks and duties of that job in a manner that is professional and respectful, then, I say, they deserve the position.
Race and gender have nothing to do with it. Personal character has EVERYTHING to do with it. Things like honesty, integrity, dedication, thoroughness, attention to detail, and more define who we are not only as Americans, but as citizens of the planet Earth and as friends and neighbors, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers.
So I say to you, President Obama, good luck and God speed. You have all of my best wishes and my faith that you will pull our country out of the terrifying funk that it has sunk itself into. We, the citizenry of this glorious country, are behind you all the way!
Here's my take on it:
So he's the first black American to hold the office. So what if he's black? If anyone, male, female, black, or white, is capable of handling the job (ANY job), and they posses the talent, skill, and determination to perform the tasks and duties of that job in a manner that is professional and respectful, then, I say, they deserve the position.
Race and gender have nothing to do with it. Personal character has EVERYTHING to do with it. Things like honesty, integrity, dedication, thoroughness, attention to detail, and more define who we are not only as Americans, but as citizens of the planet Earth and as friends and neighbors, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers.
So I say to you, President Obama, good luck and God speed. You have all of my best wishes and my faith that you will pull our country out of the terrifying funk that it has sunk itself into. We, the citizenry of this glorious country, are behind you all the way!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Only The Strong Survive
Well folks, it's 2009 and there is a world of hurt going on out there.
I'm sure that I don't have to mention how terrifying the economy has become, although Congress may still be somewhat hesitant to admit that we are in a recession. I suppose that it is comforting to know, if you can call it that, that it is very much the same all around the globe.
People from all walks of life, from every nation, and in just about every home, things are stressful at best and only getting worse.
But we just can't let it get the best of us; this happens every 5 to 10 years - some worse than others such as in the current cycle, but it ALWAYS gets better. Even the Great Depression last century went away, eventually. Wars end, disasters are overcome, and life goes on. We must not give up, we must not falter, we must not tire of the unending challenges that face us on a daily basis.
Personally, I had my third (AND FINAL) marriage end two and a half months ago. Sure it hurt, of course I was depressed and felt lost, and naturally I just shuttered myself in and sulked in a brooding maelstrom of infernal despair.
But I got over it! Now I feel great; I am recharged and energized looking forward to the exciting life that lies ahead of me unencumbered by the contemptibly toxic relationship that was putrefying my very soul. It's like walking out of a dank, musty cave into the bright, warm sunshine. And life, once more, is good.
We cannot get mired down in the worries and stress of the current economic catastrophe that is lingering throughout America and the rest of the global community. We must struggle forward and survive this challange today to meet and enjoy a better day tomorrow.
I'm sure that I don't have to mention how terrifying the economy has become, although Congress may still be somewhat hesitant to admit that we are in a recession. I suppose that it is comforting to know, if you can call it that, that it is very much the same all around the globe.
People from all walks of life, from every nation, and in just about every home, things are stressful at best and only getting worse.
But we just can't let it get the best of us; this happens every 5 to 10 years - some worse than others such as in the current cycle, but it ALWAYS gets better. Even the Great Depression last century went away, eventually. Wars end, disasters are overcome, and life goes on. We must not give up, we must not falter, we must not tire of the unending challenges that face us on a daily basis.
Personally, I had my third (AND FINAL) marriage end two and a half months ago. Sure it hurt, of course I was depressed and felt lost, and naturally I just shuttered myself in and sulked in a brooding maelstrom of infernal despair.
But I got over it! Now I feel great; I am recharged and energized looking forward to the exciting life that lies ahead of me unencumbered by the contemptibly toxic relationship that was putrefying my very soul. It's like walking out of a dank, musty cave into the bright, warm sunshine. And life, once more, is good.
We cannot get mired down in the worries and stress of the current economic catastrophe that is lingering throughout America and the rest of the global community. We must struggle forward and survive this challange today to meet and enjoy a better day tomorrow.
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