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BIRTHDAYS.......

2012-02-10T14:49:00.001-07:00

Birthdays come and birthdays go, but I think we forget how important it is to share that moment with the ones we love. I am so happy to have the opportunity to share with my MOM her 80th birthday. It wasn't a big fan fair, balloons and cake. Just me and her sharing a dinner,company and conversation. I would trade that time spent for the world. May God bless her with another healthy year.

Racing down the........

2012-01-26T12:34:00.001-07:00

Racing down the road, faster than one can think. We are living in this world of hurry up go. Moving faster and faster to who knows what destination.... Maybe the time has come to slow it down. Look around. Enjoy the moment.Think things through. This may not be the most popular concept in this world of internet and 4G phones. I am not trying to down play the need for these things. I am writing on the internet. I have a 4G phone. The point I am making is how important it is to have the ability to turn that all off from time to time. TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS..........

2012.....

2012-01-13T15:58:00.000-07:00

2012 has just begun and is already getting interesting. I've had a few days to reflect. I haven't formulated any resolutions, except for maybe becoming more involved. LIVING LIFE. That may appear to be a broad statement or even a bit strange. But if you think about it there is sense there. So often we travel through life with blinders on or our heads buried in the sand. Only paying attention to the mechanical functions of the day to day grind. Not aware of people or event taking place around us. Inhuman and not impacting. Not caring and unfeeling. Each of us capacity for positive input. With this in mind it is quite a large challenge. And not one I choose to take lightly. I sense a certain urgency to pay attention and respond. PAY ATTENTION AND RESPOND............

Enjoying my day off.....

2011-12-30T09:58:00.000-07:00

Enjoying my day off. Sitting at Mama Java. Drinking my favorite drink, a frozen mocha. And writing in my blog. Sitting here my mind drifts back to the past year and all it's twists and turns. Good and bad, blessing and tribulation. All and all I count my blessings and thank God for good health, my family, and the hope of a beautiful new year.

I know I am a realist. There are many that are hurting, but ( I know it is hard) we must remain hopeful. As the old expression goes " KEEP THE FAITH". As usual I speak to myself first and then hopefully my words will roll over and incourage other.

How can we light up the world, but with one light at a time. BLESSINGS TO ALL IN THIS NEW YEAR. AND HOPE AND PRAYERS FOR PEACE ON EARTH....

MERRY CHRISTMAS.....

2011-12-29T15:49:00.000-07:00

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone who reads this blog. My hope is that you all will receive more than just the words on the page. I hope you feel the spirit of the season. LOVE, GIVING AND PEACE..........

Current affairs......

2011-12-08T18:38:00.001-07:00

Current affairs are overwhelming. Which on should I talk about first? FAST AND FURIOUS. Let me see. Some how or another guns end up in Mexico with the cartel via feds in Arizona.My question is how something like this happens???? Wow, nothing like feeding the fire.

It seems that every day brings a new senerio. It is no wonder people are getting fed up with everything.

I don't spend as much......

2011-11-30T09:09:00.001-07:00

I don't spend as much time writing here in my blog. It;s not that I don't enjoy it. I sort of miss it. It seems that just making a living has become the challenge dominating most of my time. Not quite the game plan I had in mind. Could be something to the clique " Putting all you eggs in one basket".

The older one gets it gets harder to reinvent ones self. Not a defeatist statement, a reality flaw I must come to deal with. There was a statement made in a movie "Green Fried Tomatoes". God doesn't close one door without opening up a new on. This breathes encouragement to me.

Hope and Faith are our best weapon in trying times. I guess I am talking first to myself. FOCUS ON GOD INSTEAD OF MY TROUBLES......

OCCUPY WALL STREET....

2011-10-26T14:19:00.001-07:00

Occupy Wall Street, with the latest events, peaceful gone violent has caused much concern for me. Displaying a vision of the dark side of the U.S. 60's history. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE 68 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IN CHICAGO. The truth was jaded by the media. All the violence was blamed on the demonstrators, but WHO HAD THE GUNS, AND WHO INJURED AND YES KILLED SOME IF IT'S OWN PEOPLE?????? Am I angry? Yes, aren't you? Unless you are happy losing your voice and freedoms taken away. I am not talking anarky, but speaking out. After all this is our right.

I REALLY WONDER.......

2011-10-20T16:21:00.000-07:00

I really wonder when all this killing will end???? Gadhafi is now dead, now will this be the end of it???? I am not saying he wasn't an evil man doing evil deeds. And I know he had to be stopped..But it is hard for me to get behind the celibration of killing. What did Ghandi say an eye for an eye leave everyone blind. I just think we need to STOP the killing.

COFFEE AND ......

2011-10-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

Coffee and bagels at Mama Java, it doesn't get much better than this. I enjoy coming in here. A time to reflect, sip coffee, and catch up on my blog. So many things on my mind to write about. It is hard to settle on one. With all the turmoil around the world, it is hard to rise above the noise and find that peace of mind I desire.

Overwhelming as it may seem, to look beyond current events, as hard as it may be is crucial. I know many chose to ignore our present status. Living that denial. Everything is well in the world today. If one ignores it it goes away. Maybe it well or maybe not. BUT what events replace it?

It makes sense that if do our part maybe just maybe we can make things better. I am not saying tackle the world. HOW ABOUT IF WE START WITH OUR SELVES? Then maybe family and friends.... No telling where it can go....

Call me an idealist... I still believe in our humanity. It's a few that are trying to pull that dark cover over humanity. Darkness feeds darkness, light feeds light, and light will dispel darkness.

I do not want to repeat myself. Only to make myself clear. WE MUST KEEP THE FAITH AND HOPE FOR THE BEST.

IT IS GOOD.......

2011-09-30T15:51:00.000-07:00

It is good to appreciate the little things in life. So often we take for grand it like a comfortable bed to sleep in. For some time now I had done without. Well that is till today. To get me to spend my saved money is tough, but I have had too many uncomfortable night sleeps. So I found a full sized adjustable air mattress NEW for under a hundred and I bought it.

Put it in place and filled it with air. AND LET ME TELL YOU IT FEELS WONDERFUL! I don't know I managed without. THANKFUL FOR THOSE SMALL THINGS.

I KNOW I.....

2011-09-26T18:20:00.001-07:00

I know I haven't been writing here as often as I like. It is not for lack of things to say. I can always find something to rant about. I have an opinion about everything. Doesn't everyone? Doom and gloom. I'm thinking of something new, something fresh, something positive.

I guess what I am trying to say is I felt i was getting into a rut with words. Being counter productive. Words should encourage and entertain, as well as express opinion. I guess I was starting to feel as though I was hitting people over the head with a club of opinion.

Don't get me wrong one should be sure of ones self. Being able to agree or disagree, but it is all on how one presents ones self. So let's see where I go from here....

IT HAS BEEN ON.....

2011-09-12T15:18:00.002-07:00

It has been on my mind here of late. Is it the nature of man to wage war instead of to fight for peace. History has shown us the humans have always been at war with one another. Plainly we just don't get along. With this said isn't it clear that war is not a positive solution to problems. WAR JUST BRINGS MORE WAR. HATE MORE HATE. KILLING MORE KILLING.

I propose an alternative. Instead of waging war let us wage peace. To wage peace is more of a challenge than to wage war. It is easier to destroy that which opposes you rather than to face said differences, engage in dialogue, and arrive at a compromise.

Peace is not a one shot deal but an on going process. WAKING UP EACH MORNING SAYING I AM GOING TO WAGE PEACE. I AM GOING TO WAGE PEACE......

NINE ELEVEN TWENTY ELEVEN.......

2011-09-05T14:48:00.000-07:00

9/11/2011, 10 years after. Let us not forget. Life is too precious. As time ticks to the tenth anniversary of the nine eleven attack I have had time to look back and reflect. Time has a way of healing the pain, but I don't want to ever forget the lives that where lost. Realizing the absolute devastation of humanity as to what HATE brings. GOD HELP US.............

BIBLE PROPHESY....

2011-08-24T13:02:00.000-07:00

Bible Prophesy fact or fiction? Do current event confirm what the bible predicted over two thousand years ago? Or is it just a series of random events. Let's see. Earthquakes in diverse places, flooding, drought, famine, and the like. Wars and rumors of wars. Then there is the increase in violence in the middle east. What seems interesting to me is is how Israel is slowly moving to center stage. I know this may be a whole lot of speculation, but I must say it is worth keeping an eye on. Unless you choose to bury your head in the sand thinking nothing is going on. Sorry folks something is going on. I may not have all my facts correct, but SOMETHING IS GOING ON.....

LOOKING FOR WORK...

2011-08-13T08:06:00.000-07:00

Looking for work. Who would have thought I would be in this position. Working a job for the past 8 year, I thought I was building a secure base for retirement in the next 9 years. This all came to an end just like that. Not to be drama driven, I can in a small way relate to many in our population are going through. Security is such a relative existence. Seeking security in things will in the end will always leave you short.

I know that sooner or later things will work there way through. And I might even find myself in a better place. But for the moment it isn't a comfort to me.......

Had to get out....

2011-08-01T11:58:00.000-07:00

Had to get out of the house, away from the TV, and the debt ceiling experience. I say this as it is my first experience with government in action, or not in action, or disfunction action. At any rate, i had to get away for a while. If I can share one concensus. I am very surprised that anything gets done the way they do business. All the chatter and ritual it seems more like a circus than government business.

It appears that after two or three weeks they are finally moving forward. Clearly, not nearly enough done, but something on the table. If it stops here we would have gone nowhere. As I see it is the beginning of dialog with the real work yet to come. After all it has taken us decades to get to where we are today. It must be a seriously action forward movement.

I don't claim to have all the answers. Maybe some suggestions. I don't see it happening without a balance between revenue and cuts. It is clear to me if EVERYONE would pay their percentage of tax this would free up a whole hell of a lot of money. Money that could go back into social security and medicare. After all these are not benefits. This is money we have all been putting into a sort of trust for retirement, RIGHT???????

I could go on and on. Money for education, vets, soldiers, health care, research, etc.... Yes, it is overwhelming. BUT it needs to be addressed NOW rather than LATER.

WAKE UP ............

2011-07-08T10:02:00.000-07:00

WAKE UP call it is part of the process to move forward. We have been sitting fat for so long. Thinking things will go on for ever without proper maintenance. I keep hearing the words broken government.. BROKEN doesn't mean it can't be fixed. Even a fine running machine needs routine maintenance, replacing worn parts, and innovating new. I know new is scary, but necessary to move forward. The time to act is NOW. Not with rhetoric but action. Not with political slogans.... Words are not cutting it. What are people saying???? DO WHAT YOU SAY..........

MY GENERATION......

2011-07-07T07:22:00.000-07:00

My generation was not understood. They said we were peace loving , drop out hippies that hated country. This could not be so far from true.It was the for the love of country that we spoke out. Embracing the freedoms we stand for. Questioning the status quo and promoting peace and not war. WE HATE WAR not the soldier. They as are we want to bring about PEACE. The love of LIFE and FREEDOM should be enjoyed by all. I must commend and appreciate those brave and patriotic soldiers, but at the same time hate war and the violence . I would not be true to myself if I didn't say THE KILLING MUST STOP. And I would be hard pressed to think if asked that those soldiers don't feel the same way. So in closing I have high hopes that we will find our way through these trying times. AND THANKS AGAIN TO ALL THOSE MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM. Keep them safe and bring them home soon.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY....

2011-07-04T05:15:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July. I know these are troublesome times. But today is a time to reflect on how far we have come and the freedoms we do enjoy. With all our short comings I am proud to be an American. Solutions not out of sight, but we need to press forward. God bless America......

NUKES....

2011-06-29T11:18:00.000-07:00

Nukes in the news. Not this time in Japan, but right here in the U.S. Yes, the unexpected has happened, fire and flooding, causing a possible enviormental issues. It seems that nukes, as with everything else creates a byproduct commonly known as waste. The problem with nuclear waste is it's long shelf life. What I mean by that is if not properly contained nuclear waste emits radiation for thousands of years. This is NO DOUBT harmful to human health. So, why am I saying this? We are smart enough to contain this waste properly? I venture to say in a perfect world it's all good. WHAT ABOUT IN CASE OF FIRE OR FLOODS?

McCain.....

2011-06-28T08:27:00.000-07:00

McCain once again has made a statement that is unfounded. I listened awe struck as he made the statement that illegal immigrants were responsible for starting forest fires. I find it hard accept the fact that a PUBLIC OFFICIAL would such a bias and bigot statement. I know this is but one example. Does this reflect the mentality that is governing our lives???? If so it scares me.

AN EYE FOR AN EYE....

2011-06-23T11:48:00.000-07:00

An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind. This is a paraphrased statement in a movie documentary on Gandhi. I know Hollywood has a tendency to dramatize, but I do feel it has introduced me to a man and his place in history. Much of the information is unknown to me. It was not taught in school. I am awe struck as to the atrocities and killing that took place in the steps to independence. Another point I honestly confess is how the separate states of India and Pakistan came into play. All in all it has left my saddened. With one statement screaming in my mind...AN EYE FOR AN EYE WILL ONLY MAKE THE WHOLE WORLD BLIND...

FORECLOSURE...

2011-06-17T03:01:00.000-07:00

Foreclosure. Can anyone help me make sense of this increasing phenomenon. Let's see if I have my facts straight. The big banks got into a financial bind. So the government bailed them out WITH TAX PAYERS MONEY. Now the banks are unable or unwilling to work with said taxpayers to hold on to their houses??? WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE??

THE WEINER ......

2011-06-16T11:21:00.000-07:00

The Weiner distraction. I can't believe my time and space on this blog with my rant. It has been hard to avoid with all the news coverage. Sadly taking the lead over real issues like war and killing around the world. Our local issues like jobs, economy, floods, and forest fires. Don't you think we need to get back on track??????? This sure isn't good for our public image.

STOP.......

2011-06-10T12:41:00.000-07:00

Stop the violence. It might not be what everyone wants to hear even though it is all over the news. I for one can't seem to shake the thought from my mind. watching in awe as hundreds, maybe thousands of innocent civilians are being slaughtered at the hand of the military. True we don't know the total gravity of the situation, but let's be honest real life video don't lie... Sorry I can't admit defeat. That there isn't solution. I don't believe it is the nature of the majority to promote hate and violence. It is the actions of a few who are abusing their trust and power. And may I add at the expense of the masses. Not just politically active adults, but small children and teens. IT MUST STOP. I'm telling you right now it's not going away. Don't think because it is happening way over there in the middle east it will not affect us. HATE is like a wild fire. Something Arizonans know a lot about. Once it starts a little wind and it spreads quickly. REMEMBER we thought we were safe JUST BEFORE WWII. Will our world survive another major war? We must STOP THE VIOLENCE.......

INNOVATION...

2011-06-10T06:18:00.000-07:00

Innovation, the introduction of a new idea, method, or device....This is the word of the day relating to economy, eduction, and foreign and local affairs. Rhetoric or will we put legs to this action word? To continue business as usual, is not an option. To step into territories unknown is scary, but a must do. We are innovators and the time is now........

OUT SOURCING JOBS....

2011-06-06T05:10:00.000-07:00

Out sourcing jobs isn't making much sense to me. Let me see if I can express the rationale. Big business are out sourcing to save money on production. In theory increasing bottom line profits. On paper this does appear to be a good thing. BUT what about the down side? Jobs are now gong overseas, plants are closing and people are losing their job. With no money who is going to buy the products?? I can't see a win win situation here.

GREED BREEDS....

2011-06-03T09:27:00.000-07:00

Greed breeds violence, hatred and war. Miss communication or no communication adds to the killing. Can we not see there are no winners. Only the expense of so many human lives. What good are those territories and material things if there are no humans to enjoy them? What is life governed by a few? Suppressing liberties and freedoms? I know I am an idealist living in an imperfect world. But I can not concede. In no wise do I compare myself to a Ghandi or M. L. King. But where would our world be without their voice. EACH OF US HAVE A VOICE. I choose to be a voice for PEACE.

SHAKING SAND....

2011-06-02T07:14:00.000-07:00

Shaking sand from my face and hair....To see clearly, how long has that been?? Out of the safety, head in the sand. Who once said, what you don't know would not hurt you?? Forced to react there I no place to hide... EMBRACE HUMANITY,REJECT THE VIOLENCE, SEEK WORLD PEACE... LET US GIVE PEACE A CHANCE!!!

MEMORIAL DAY....

2011-05-30T16:43:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day BBQ and beer? Honoring our dead soldiers and those presently fighting? My only thought for today LET'S GIVE PEACE A CHANCE. Let all the killing not be in vain.... GIVE PEACE A CHANCE......

FOR ME....

2011-05-20T05:03:00.000-07:00

For me it is hard to remain positive in our world today. I can not bury my head in the sand ignoring all of this does not exist. Even though it might not be happening in my back yard doesn't make it less real.

If I may be safe to say, ones involved in situations around the world didn't expect they would through this now. Not much different from you and I. Embracing life, seeking peace, and desiring freedom to pursue happiness.

I consider myself lucky that I am not oppressed with issues of race, color, religion, or politics. Born white middle class America, I never feared for my civil rights. No one has tried to take away or burn my bible. Or blackball me for my political choices.

I CAN'T HELP........

2011-05-13T20:26:00.001-07:00

I can't help but think that we are too busy patting ourselves on the back for killing bin Laden.Not realizing it was only the last page in a chapter. Turning the page reveils yet another chapter and yet another chapter.

I am not trying to down play the event. I just don't feel it is the end of terror. This is not the time to feel so secure and let down our guard. My question is where do we go from here??? Will violence beget violence??? When will it end???

The frustration is past wars, WW1, WW2 ,even Korea and Vietnam, there were the good guys against the bad guys. But the war on terror, who is who????? Who is open to talk? Who want PEACE????? It is not an easy place in time . And no easy solution. Something must be done. GIVE PEACE A CHANCE.....GIVE PEACE A CHANCE...GIVE PEACE A CHANCE...

IT IS HARD....

2011-05-11T04:35:00.000-07:00

It is hard not to be overwhelmed by what is going on around the world. It is nothing new. it is our awareness that is new. Modern technology has improved our lives as well as created new challenges. We have gone forward and there is no turning back.

We can no longer address these challenges as we have. We must reinvent ourselves to catch up with our technology. What does all this mean? The solution is not easy, but much needed.

History has shown us not to be. SO ISN'T IT TIME FOR A CHANGE????? GIVE PEACE A CHANCE.....

BIN LADEN IS........

2011-05-06T06:36:00.000-07:00

Bin Laden is dead. It was Monday morning. I was getting up for work. Turning on the news this was the head lines and the first I heard of the event. Although I should have been overjoyed I found myself saddened. Thinking his death is a hollow victory. His death will not bring back all those who lost their lives 9/11. Where will the killing end? We killed him so they retaliate. Causing us to retaliate. STOP..

DON'T GET ME WRONG. I know he had to be held accountable. There in lies a catch 22. AND WHERE WILL IT ALL END?

Al Qaeda as I write this is on the news. Confirming Bin Laden's death and boasting retaliation. STOP. STOP. STOP.

WHERE WILL IT ALL END?

WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT DINNER.......

2011-05-01T14:55:00.000-07:00

White House Correspondent Dinner, an event that is common in Washington DC circles this time of the year. This is a new one on me. I have made a resolution with myself to become more informed. Watching a bit of the news to become more aware of current affairs.

One of the issues that has received a lot of media coverage is the birther issue. My last blog expressed my opinion so I don't need to repeat it. The president's comedy speech made me laugh. Too funny. And the caps on Mr. Trump where the best. lol..I think he got his just dues. The president not only proved Mr. Trump's accusations as B.S., but did it with a bit of humor. Sorry Mr. Trump, I guess you didn't see the humor. Looking a little down in the mouth like you just ate a big plate of crow. lol I guess we should watch our words. Harsh words coming out of the mouth come back harsher. lol

I am sorry to be going on with this, but it is not too often in this world of trouble. It is good to laugh..... You would hope Mr. Trump might have learned a lesson. Maybe not.......

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2011-04-30T08:56:00.000-07:00

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BIRTHER ISSUE is..........

2011-04-25T12:57:00.000-07:00

Birther issue is so much in the news these days as the stage is being set in the political circus. I am losing what little respect I might have had for Mr. Trump. So I ask you, do we address wars around the world, global problems, power problems, troubles at home, jobless, tax cutting, the aging, health care??? No, it's an issue over a short or long form of birth certificate. That doesn't seem to me to be the mentality we need to run the country. Not only that but it makes us a laughing stock all around the world. WE NEED TO GET BACK TO THE BUSINESS AT HAND. I can't believe I am the only one seeing this..........

COFFEE HOUSE.........

2011-04-19T11:41:00.000-07:00

Coffee House fun! One of my favorite pastimes is to frequent the local coffee house. A coffee and a bakery goody combined with the atmosphere is a perfect place to read, write, or just sit and think. Today there is a special treat. People busy about. From what I can gather it is a photo shoot, a promo for a new fender amp for coffee house setting.

The coffee house has long been an American icon. A place for people to gather. Exchange thoughts and listen to music. Famous musicians like Bob Dylan had their humble beginnings in the coffee house. Many a writer penned a novel in a coffee house. And untold business deal were sown in a coffee house.

LOOK AND SEE.........

2011-04-05T13:33:00.000-07:00

Look and see.... Though the two words outwardly appear to mean the same thing, they are inertly different. To look is an action, to see a reaction. To look requires a physical act, to see a mental interaction. With this said how often do we look, but do not see? Too busy, don't care, selfishly unconcerned..... And the list goes on. So, what am I trying to say here? To slow down and take the time to see what you are looking at.

To not see what you are looking at leads to misinformation, which in turn leads to miss judgment. Undo conflict and possible violence. Where come war and division.... We are indeed living in a world of misunderstanding. As it continues unchecked the solution grows harder to achieve... This is our challenge in our looking to see...

WALKING DOWN THE STREET............

2011-03-30T11:24:00.000-07:00

Walking down the street in downtown Phoenix yesterday stirred up a mixed bag of emotion within me. I have lived in Phoenix most of my life. Moving here as a child in the early 60's. And spent a few of my post high school years living in the inner city. over the years I have witnessed the many changes that have occurred.

Yesterday was different. I have spent the past several year in suburbia. Shielded from the inner city plight. I have forgotten about all the homeless and transient people. I have not seen all the litter, trash, and graffiti that dominates the inner city streets and buildings. And there is an added calamity, many abandon buildings and storefronts, where once thriving businesses where. A result of recession so they say. Adding to that the neighborhood where I resided and knew so well now aging in decline.

Can we blame it all on recession? I wonder. Have we just givin up? Do we just not care? No pride in what is ours? You tell me. Personally, I don't see this as the end of the road, but a beginning , a new challenge. Like the symbolic Phoenix. Out of the fire and ash..............

MEDIA DRAMA.....

2011-03-25T18:09:00.000-07:00

Media drama dominate the airwaves as the the news affiliates move to cover the disaster in Japan and the many conflicts in the middle east. I am not saying we shouldn't be informed. But I am reminded why I often avoid watching media coverage.

I get tired of the repetitive film clips. We are talking over kill here. I mean we are not talking updates here. No it is the same clip over and over again. Half information, miss information, and personal opinion is not what I seek. My preference, I guess you can say if you don't like it change the channel or turn it off.... so I will leave it as that.

SO MUCH IS HAPPENING..........

2011-03-18T11:39:00.000-07:00

So much is happening around the world it is hard not to become overwhelmed. The media in it's zeal to report the news, or improve their rating is adding to my overload. I find the need to turn the TV off , stand back for a moment, and process all the input. Sadly, to a point the media is fueling the hysteria. Giving incomplete information or slanted as their opinion. Not that opinion is bad but when one reports the news one must remain neutral. And to avoid negativity. Comments like are we too late put out a thought of doubt that anything can be done. Any action is better than no action. I do understand the caution. Maybe we did learn something from Iraq! I know also it is hard for America not to grab the reins and take charge. This does not mean we shouldn't be of help, but (a big BUT) all the others in the community NEED to step up. It's no longer local it's global. Welcome to the 21st Century everyone. If I may make one more comment concerning nukes and radiation. Let us not let our ignorance become stupidity.

I WANT TO THANK GOD......

2011-03-17T11:43:00.000-07:00

I want to thank God for just where I am at. I need nothing more, nothing less. The recent events in the news has really brought it home to me how fortunate I really am. I may have troublesome moments. And that is all they are moments. I am not in a earthquake disaster trying to piece my life back together. Or in a war torn nation where civil unrest is creating death and destruction. Where the blinding greed for power brings one to aim and fire on his own country men. I was not intent to go deeper here. My theme here is to express that I have no room for complaint. I do not live in a perfect world. We are a nation with our set of problems, but there are worse. I WANT TO THANK GOD FOR JUST WHERE I AM AT.......

JAPAN'S QUAKE........

2011-03-11T12:25:00.000-07:00

Japan's Quake came as a surprise or at least it's severity. In a manner of moments it caused massive destruction with far stretching effects. I do not want to down play the said tragedy, but would like to express an observation. I am totally impressed at how quickly the U.S. military stepped up to help. I am ignoring any political motives, but am delighted to see our military in a helping role verses killing. Very cool! I must say it is a first that I have seen. And I hope to see more in the future.

NOW........

2011-03-04T10:36:00.000-07:00

NOW , no other way. It seems as time goes on I am slowing down. not only physically, but mentally. Instead of challenging the NOW, it is easier to live in the comfort of the past. After all it is the known and takes the least amount of effort.

Is that living? I check myself and set my focus on NOW. Not disregarding the past, but ever moving forward. Moment to moment. Experiencing all there is, both good and bad..........

.....A WORK IN PROGRESS

2011-02-24T14:39:00.000-07:00

We are all a work in progress. Beginning with ones self, family, friends, to groups in cities, states and countries. There is a challenge at every level. To love ones self I am encouraged that we are able to love others. Love is the power to create change. I am certain with our many short comings love will give us the power to overcome. In summary I look within me. Then I look to you . And we will look to others. May our love grow and grow.

BURNING BRIDGES.....

2011-02-09T14:03:00.000-07:00

Burning bridges is a painful way.....Protecting yourself from yesterday.......Reluctantly we face our test.... Don't we know it is the best...... Are we sure? Can we endure? Perhaps, yet the separation is indeed painful.

KNOWING NOT.......

2011-02-08T11:15:00.000-07:00

Knowing not where you are going... Knowing where you been... Knowing is the present.... Not to live it is a sin.... To reflect one grows wiser.... Not to evolve is a shame.... Make it a resolution to learn something new everyday.....

BLESSED ARE THE PEACE MAKERS......

2011-02-01T14:37:00.000-07:00

Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the children of GOD. A small verse of one of the most brilliant speeches ever. Several years ago I first discovered the verse and today those word still speak aloud to my heart. PEACE MAKERS. That's what I want to be. PEACE MAKER........

WAR......

2011-01-31T09:33:00.000-07:00

WAR open and declared armed hostile conflict between states or nations. By definition it can not completely describe the hellish horrors we have labeled WAR. Words can never give us a visual of the hate, violent, and brutal taking away of human life. And for what end?

If history is an accurate barometer we see a picture of a repeating cycle. Nations or groups rising to power, conquests, and falling from power. ALWAYS WAR. And the loss of human life.....

My question.. WAR'S track record does not work. WAR cycles back around to yet another WAR. And yet another WAR. And yet another WAR. Is it not clear WAR is not working?

What will work? The answer is not easy. Our human nature illustrates conflict. Which is not bad in its self. We are not puppets or robots, but free will beings. I DEBATE OUR METHODS OF DEALING WITH SAID CONFLICT....

GIVE PEACE A CHANCE!!!!!

COMMUNICATION.....

2011-01-17T10:15:00.000-07:00

Communication,
                    Caring,
Compassion,
                    Community,
Compromise,
                     COOP.......

EVOLUTION.....

2011-01-14T19:20:00.000-07:00

Evolution doesn't mean that GOD doesn't exist. To me it helps me understand GOD a bit clearer. I do not wish to offend anyone, or their belief system. I think we have tried our best to engage the questions of existence even with our limited vocabulary. We can't confine GOD to a doctrine, dogma, ritual, or rite. Just as there are no books that contain the completeness that is GOD..........

USER FRIENDLY.........

2011-01-14T11:59:00.000-07:00

User friendly, my chosen word for the day, taking on importance as I stand in line milling over the wall menu. I might as well be reading another language. It was clearly not aware handicap, SMD. Standard Menu Deficity. With little help from the cashier and a bit of embarrasment I managed to order a coffee, bagel and cream cheese. Boy this is turning into a spelling episode as well. Maybe I better stop now and enjoy the light breakfast. Finding a better time to write and maybe a better topic.

HOW ......

2011-01-13T12:28:00.000-07:00

How do we deal with the insanity? A comment in my last post WHY.. has lead me to me to another three letter question. HOW... Sanity, insanity can not be defined as cut and dry, but contains arena of contradictions. Does insanity mean incompetence. The person in question planned and executed his insane plan. Incompetent no, insane I would have to say yes. So, how do we deal with the insanity? An eye for an eye? Will that bring back the dead? Is insanity an illness that can be cured? Or is it an excuse to yield to ones OWN dark side? I agree that insanity must be controlled, contained, and or cured. I am questioning our track record and dealing well with the problem. Our prisons and other institutions are full.....Controlled, contained maybe. Cured? And what of those not yet discovered?

WHY........

2011-01-11T08:48:00.000-07:00

Why would a person deliberately pick up a gun with the intent of murdering another person or group of people? This is the single question I have on my mind as I watch the news cast of the past week event in Tucson, Arizona. WHY..........

HAPPY NEW YEARS.....

2011-01-01T09:30:00.000-07:00

Happy New Years to all. Hope it brings you great blessing and peace to our much needing world. I have made one resolution for myself. That is to become more involved with people. May it begin here. Sending the message of peace and friendship in all directions. Blessings to all.

HAPPY HOLIDAY'S

2010-12-23T09:54:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HOLIDAY'S to all. Hope you are all well and enjoying all that life gives and will give. Special thoughts and prayers go out to the one in the military and can't be with family. MAY THEY COME HOME SOON. All my energy sending the message of PEACE around the world. Will we one day see this dream come true. Blessings to all.

MAMA JAVA......

2010-12-15T13:31:00.000-07:00

Mama Java coffee house is a place I like to come to, enjoy a cup of coffee, read or write a little, or just sit and relax. There isn't too many places one can go where there are no demands present. Where you can do something or nothing. Totally cool. Some times I just sit and innocently watch people. How curious, so many differently diverse personalities. So much energy. So much going on. The crowd today ranges young, high school, adult, business folk, to senior, maybe retired.

The place is humming with conversation, background music, and a blender mixing classic coffee drinks. On one wall there is a large book shelf loaded with books you can borrow, read there or donate new books to the existing collection. on each free wall there is art from local artist hanging. The price tags denote they are for sale.soom of them not so cheep.

I hope this doesn't come across like a commercial or a critique. I am just experimenting with words to describe. Enjoy your day.

Vacation

2010-12-14T11:21:00.000-07:00

Vacation is nice. Time away from the hum drum of work.Don't get me wrong I enjoy my work. Maybe to much. It becomes all consuming. Thus leading me to my thought of the day. Work shouldn't be the whole world. There must be other things. Family, friends, hobbies. All these seem to become secondary in the shadow of work. I need to strive to change this. Bringing more of a balance. How does one change years of habit. Draw closer to family, rekindle old friendships, and pursue passions in life? I consider this challenge.

TIME TO.........

2010-12-12T11:00:00.000-07:00

I have a little time off from work giving me TIME TO WRITE. There doesn't seem to be enough time in the day. Work load is heavy. Time for sleep. Ok maybe some times I get to be the couch potato. it's like I lay there with my remote in hand. Looking around at my messy room. Then through the clutter, I see my computer. Saying to myself I need to get up, make my way over to the computer, and write. Well, what do I do instead? I reach over grab my remote, shifting through the channels, I wake up sometime later and it's time to get ready for work.

TRUTH LIKE BITTER WINE.........

2010-12-11T12:22:00.000-07:00

Truth like bitter wine is hard to swallow...... As I have become quite bored with most of TV programing, PBS, History Channel, Green Channel, and Discovery Channel have become a staple for me. Today I was watching a documentory, time frame 1970's, location Argentina, events political and civil unrest. RESULTS violence, killing, torture. Did I mention killing, killing killing......

My interest was sparked because of the time frame. All of the participants where in my age group. Continuing to watch my despair grew. The names and faces of real people my age all forms of conflict and eventually death for what they believed in. I felt the tears swelling up in my eyes and hard lump in my heart as I began to consider what I was doing at the time this was all happening. And how unaware I was living in a protective bubble of my own realities in middle class America. Believing in the American Dream and all the propaganda being fed to us through the media.

I can't help but feel we have have been some what deceived. It is human nature to want everything to be alright. The sad part in that is we believe what we hear good and ignore the bad. Well, that is until REALITY shows itself. Sort of like today some 30+ years later.

My tears of compassion are now too late for them who have already passed, but it is a WAKE UP call AND A CHALLENGE TO ME. Now the question is now that I know, no excuses, what do I do now? May I be so bold as to ask what would you do?

QUESTION WHAT YOU HAVE............

2010-12-02T14:46:00.000-07:00

Question what you have been brought up to believe. With local TV becoming an increasing disappointment, I am finding myself watching PBS channel, Discovery, and History channels. There are some very cool shows and quite informative. The thing is with a closer investigation through science and modern technology has helped prove or should I say help disprove much of what was taught in school and for that matter in the churches. Sad but true.

I must admit that some of the error is in innocence. But there is some that appears to be blatant propaganda. MY QUESTION IS TO WHAT END??????

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2010-11-25T11:26:00.000-07:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING... In extending this seasons greeting I am reminded that this said day is typically an American tradition. My purpose is not to belittle any ones beliefs or value systems. As to some it takes root in a strong influence of religious belief and values. While in others it is a family feast and football. But for me I would like to express a deeper meaning. To me it is a time to pause and reflect. To give thanks for our many blessing of live. To wish good of our fellow man despite our differences. AND ABOVE ALL IN THIS TIME OF SO MUCH KILLING TO HOPE AND PRAY, MEDITATE AND STRIVE FOR PEACE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD. So I close in extending a very Happy Thanksgiving to EVERYONE. May we live blessed and in PEACE.

BLOCK PARTY 2010

2010-11-16T13:56:00.000-07:00

Last week end was a enjoyable time as I attended the second annual block party. What makes it so cool is they actually block a major through street for the length for three miles and the local businesses set up booths sharing their wares. There were also three band stands and a whole bunch of old cars on display. I managed to capture a few of them on my BlackBerry. Very cool. Total blast from the past.

RIGHT ON TIME.....

2010-11-10T13:50:00.000-07:00

Right on time ........ That's a hard statement to swallow. So often we wait impatiently for something to happen or we wish event would slow down. Thinking things are happening much too quickly. On both accounts I am guilty as charged. If only I would heed my own advice and let nature take it's course. Amazing how much smoother and completely event take shape. Contrary to popular belief it is not a do nothing form of action. It is the ultimate form of action at rest. And although it may not feel natural at first, with practice one would find great benefit in it's practice.

Itchin to write...

2010-11-01T15:14:00.000-07:00

As it is so often with me, I have the itch to write, but I turn on the computer and stare at an empty page. Well, for a moment or two anyway. Usually I am writing about something that is really troubling me. My inner calmness is throwing me off. It's not as if the state of affairs are all that well. Quite the opposite. And I don't deny there existence.

All too often I bare the whole weight of my concerns. Feeling the hopelessness and pressure and inability to solve it. I think I am learning a lesson here. From a distance there is a clearer picture, not as burdensome, and maybe easier to find solutions.

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL DAY......

2010-11-01T13:29:00.000-07:00

It is a beautiful day, Nov. 1, 2010. Not a cloud in the sky, with the color blue as blue as it can be. The air is fresh, with a gentle breeze. Funny as I first stepped out into it I didn't notice anything, but as I have been sitting here in Mama Java, sipping my coffee, glancing out the window, I am feeling the clutter melting away. Being replaced with a calm and peace and newness.REFRESHING!

Write it.....

2010-10-27T12:14:00.000-07:00

Write it... Feels to me that writing has the same needs with me as eating, sleeping, even breathing. Each forfilling a part of me. Some time emotional , sometimes physical, and sometimes both. Beginning with nothing important on my mind it evolves into deeper thought. Our world is so complex with so much input it is so important to have an outlet for said thoughts.

Completeness and forefillment are uttermost on my mind. Spiritual,emotional, physical all sharing there importance. With every aging day there are physical challenges, emotional challenges, and an evolving value system. Each walking hand in hand' influencing one and other. Spirit, soul, and body.

Ever learning, ever growing. My desire is to continue in this openness of thought. Reading, writing, sharing.

LIFE, MYSTERY AND MYTH

2010-10-19T10:40:00.000-07:00

Life shares it's mystery and much myth. I haven't added the word death in my opening sentence for two reasons. One in my all too human fears and miss understanding of the concept. Two in that it brings with it the feeling the end. Finality. Having said this I cannot ignore that life and death stand side by side to a complete understanding.

From the beginning of time thinking man has probed the nature of life. Writing volumes on the subject as well as grouping individuals into sects, religions, and societies designed to explain the meaning of life. Each perceiving and expressing their world around them. All of them living and dying in their belief systems, unable to validate their beliefs the the ones left behind.

This leaves us with the continued search. As for me, maybe stubborn, I can not accept finality. I see more of a continuance. The end of one chapter, turning the page, on to chapter two, chapter , three, the on going novel. I can't say for sure, but i8t works for me.

Slow it down

2010-10-05T11:22:00.000-07:00

Slow it down. That is the words of the day. A difficult task in this fast pace world we live in. It seems to this is moving in opposition to the worldly trend. Rapid transit, faster communication is becoming the norm. The result is alarming. We miss that beautiful sunrise and sunset. Ultimately zooming past seasons change, new beginnings of Spring, Summers full bloom, Autumn assortment of harvest colors, reds and golds, and Winters white snowy blanket slowing much of nature to a state of hibernation. Getting the much needed rest and preparation of Spring and new beginnings once more.

As I sit here thinking, I am reminded of the importance to be one with nature. Allowing ones self to be carried along with the cycle of seasons.

I am sorry, I can't accept that all this is random or by chance. But I see a divine pattern established in our beginnings. And we should not try to change it, but instead live in harmony with it.

Consider it a blessing and not a hinderance. You miss the beauty if you focus on Spring's increase in bug life as an irritation. Then you think the Summer is too hot. Fall is too messy with all the leaves and things that must be cleaned. And oh yes Winter is much too cold.

I challenge you to stop, check it out, and judge for yourself........

Slow down.....

2010-09-28T10:19:00.000-07:00

Slow down you move too fast. You want to make the morning last........ I think it is a verse from a 60's band called the Lovin Spoonful. More info alludes me at the moment. The central theme, to slooow doooown is what I want to focus on. I am so guilty of waking just in time to rush about and hurry down the rode to work.

Not taking the time to enjoy the early morning peace and the sun rise announcing the brand new day. So by the time I shuffle out of work some eight hours later the city has been awake just as long. By now the sun is beating down it's midday heat and the streets and through ways are packed to capacity. Everyone rushing to and fro, here and there, and nowhere.

So what do I do? I join the cluster f...k on the highway and race on home to get away from the crowd and heat. Home again safe and sound I notice the time. Another whole day has passed and how much of it have I really noticed let alone in enjoyed....

ROAD BLOCK

2010-09-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

There is always a road block when I begin to write. Feeling the pressure within. But it is stuck. Sort of like my social life. I wonder if they are connected. In an odd kind of way it makes sense. To write right is to convey ones thought to others.

I am struggling to be sociable. A conversationalist I am not. It's not improving with age. In fact I am getting to be more introvert. I need to start getting out. Just the past few days going here and there has been liberating for me.

Get a life...

2010-09-19T16:21:00.000-07:00

Work and home, and home and work does not make for a healthy life. Let alone an exciting one. Like the old saying ALL WORK AND NO PLAY.......... The hermit's life, what, you got nothing to say. What, four walls, two very loud birds, TV, oh ya the Internet. Not much of a well round diet.For the mind I mean.

So, how do we fix this broken page in life? Simple, or is it ? Get out of the house, go places, new places. Greet and meet new people. Not so simple huh.But, should I say BIG BUT it is important. A must do. Don't have to be all at once ease on into it .

Who knows it may open up new opportunities.Anew media for success. The world is changing and I either change with it or get left behind. I for one more to learn, to life , to love......

POST 102

2010-09-18T11:40:00.000-07:00

I sit here looking at this empty page. It's not that I have nothing to say. I have too much to say. I guess our main distraction is the political agenda. Their battle to win back a majority in the senate and house of representatives. And GUESS WHAT? Men and women keep dying in Afganistan, Iraq, and other places unknown. WORLD AT WAR. Oh, let's not stop there. how about if we endorse ignorant, narrow minded hate groups that want to burn books. That's going to take care of the problems. What B.S.

Let's not be troubled with those that can't find work, can't afford to live in their dream house , or afford to be healthy. NO, WE WANT TO DOMINATE THE SENATE AND HOUSE. For what end I ASK you. DIDN'T WE JUST COME THROUGH 8 YEARS OF ONE PARTY DOMINATION. Oh, we need to go back to that.

TO CLOSE I WANT TO SAY IT IS BROKEN IT NEEDS A FIXIN!

Post 101

2010-09-11T12:13:00.000-07:00

To begin my second centennial of blog writing, I am perplexed at many of the current events that are beginning to shape our future. One of the most recent being BOOK BURNING.

The burning of the Koran be religious factions troubles me deeply. If I have my historical facts straight from the beginning till today the U.S. has been a haven for those seeking religious and social freedom. The very foundation of our constitution was written to guarantee said freedoms.

I am not here to debate ones individual belief systems, but to take side with our Bill of Rights and the freedom to worship.

ONE MORE POINT...... IF GOD IS LOVE WHY ARE WE GENERATING SO MUCH HATE?????

POST 100

2010-08-18T15:55:00.000-07:00

POST 100. It doesn't seem like I've written that many. It seems like I should have something witty or profound to write in here. Well, I'm thinking. Nothing overly pressing on my mind.

I can say I'm just enjoying the life. Good health. Steady work. I'm having a blast riding around on my new scooter. The weather has been good outside of a few rainy days.

So what more can I ask for? Maybe just someone around my age that wants to share a little time together. Nothing heavy .No drama. Maybe just some old fashion romance...we'll see. Thanks for reading and sharing. I'm looking forward to another 100 posts.

MY FIRST LAPTOP POST

2010-07-24T21:01:00.000-07:00

I am sitting at Star Bucks on a Saturday night. Not really trying, but I can't really help but hear the conversation next to me. Opinionated bull shit. Every time I hear sheriff joe shit it's a turn off. I'm really surprised at myself . Usually I would be right up in the middle of the discussion. A smart man to refrain.

I am loving my new laptop. I see a lot of possibilities here. I think I am going to explore some of the other resorces now.

TO LEAD IS......

2010-07-19T13:41:00.000-07:00

To lead is to follow. Treating others as you would want to be treated. Deeming each one as equal, looking beyond gender, beyond color, race, nation or belief. Realizing our oneness. that connection we can human, mankind, or what any other word you may use to describe the people of our world.

NOW, extend that expression to touch all of our world. Bringing us into harmony with nature.Whether it is plant, animal, element or mineral; OR ANY THING else we haven't yet discovered, labeled and defined, ALL THINGS pertaining to our world must be respected. Taking only what we need. Giving back what we can. LIVING IN HARMONY WITH OUR UNIVERSE.

I am not introducing any new concept or ideal. Just trying to re enforce all the teachings of old. If you don't believe me check it out for yourself. And you tell me. I am open for discussion here.

TIME TO FOCUS

2010-07-17T11:06:00.000-07:00

Everywhere the fog has settled in . making it impossible to see clearly. The job has been increasingly testy. Adding to the confusion. Change is on the horizon. It's always darkest before the dawn.

This is not a time for quick decisions....TIME TO FOCUS. Time to focus.

So often in my life I feel a higher force working around me. God is here. Always is. It' me that becomes numb from time to time. All caught up in my thing. Paying attention to only me.

Don't worry I am not going to preach a sermon here or lecture in the good and evils or does and don't does. Or that you should go to church, pray meditate, chant, eat , not eat, give , not give. None of the above. The English language is limited, so the only word to describe what I want to say is GOD.

Gods reassuring presence. Like a beacon of light in the fog. Waiting for my decision. Free will what a concept. Maybe we can talk about that later.....

HAPPY 4TH BELATED

2010-07-05T11:54:00.000-07:00

I hope it was an enjoyable one to all. I worked the early part of the day. Coming home late afternoon. My apartment complex was alive with music and I could smell the BBQ from down the street. Smelled delicious.

Glad to be done with my work day. Shower and change clothes and sit back in y easy chair. This is my time and I am just soaking in the relaxation. Dozing in and out of sleep then rest of the night. At one point in time I heard the fireworks somewhere in the distance. kind of cool.

IF I CAN TAKE THIS MOMENT TO SEND UP A CARE PRAYER FOR ALL THE FAMILIES THAT COULDN'T BE TOGETHER BECAUSE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE IN THE MILITARY AND OUT OF THE COUNTRY. COMFORT AND PEACE AND HOPE THAT THEY WILL BE COMING HOME SOON.

CAN WE JUST GET ALONG?

2010-07-02T04:42:00.000-07:00

What can I tell you ? We don't get along.What do you mean we you may ask, we as in you and me. No think much bigger. Like human size bigger. Don't believe me, check it out : let us begin there is BLACK, WHITE. If that's not enough let's add some more color, like BROWN, YELLOW, RED. And don't leave any shades in between.

Oh, we can't stop there.As if color isn't enough to keep us apart. How about men and women? We could never be equals. You know there has to be an alpha this or that. We are far from done There is a recent group out or at least they are more vocal these days. They are neither male or female. Now, here is where it explodes.. With the advent of labels and tags we have to further isolate each other. There are straight, gay, tran, pan, metro,and countless more. There are even combos of said words and none want to give an inch don't and don't want to get along.

UP AND DOWN

2010-06-30T08:29:00.000-07:00

I am reminded today of the Wheel of Fortune card in the Tarot deck. It is a powerful and helpful tool steering us through the ups and downs of life we live.

First thing that comes to my mind when looking at the card is there are four major positions on the wheel. Start were you may, there is up, then going down, down, and going up.

Now if you are like me,you want an up , stress and problem free life. Well, that don't happen in the real world. Life goes up, is up goes down, is down. When I finally come to realize this, it doesn't remove said problem, just the hopelessness. And that us no small thing. The power of hope can carry you a long way.

DAY/NIGHT

2010-06-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

DAY BECOMES NIGHT.....GIVING UP IT'S LIGHT.... NIGHT YIELDS TO DAY..... CHASING DARKNESS AWAY....

EARLY MORNING WRITE

2010-06-19T05:01:00.000-07:00

It's early in the morning, about four am. It feels like a good time for writing.My mind is clear and I feel that quiet relaxation. It's a good time for me. to recharge, to focus on a new day.

I was thinking it has been a while since I have done this. I need it back and part of my everyday life..It doesn't solve problems, directly, but give you the strength to deal with the daily ups and downs.

Time to get ready for work. Lets do this again tomorrow morning. and the next. Maybe I will start a good habit here.

A MUST WATCH MOVIE...

2010-06-17T19:59:00.000-07:00

"Across the Universe" is a must see movie. I have watched it several times and each time I see something new that I'd missed before.I will not go into detail. The script are Beatle songs It does them honor. I must say it is worth your time and /or money.

THE HUMAN FACTOR

2010-06-16T10:06:00.001-07:00

I read a blog today. This person was writing about another blogger who was in the hospital dying.For some reason that reality hit me harder than usual.Living in this new world of blog it is harder to stay connected.

What I mean is. I come from a world when you meet a person you touch. A hug, a hand shake , eye contact and a nod. Now I touch these key on my key board sending words to touch you on the other side.

I hadn't really thought of it that way before. A was wondering why I felt out of touch . It has given me a new meaning to my write. and I wanted to share that with you.

READ BETWEEN THE LINES

2010-06-15T04:08:00.000-07:00

Often times it is not what is being said, but what can be read between the lines said. To view and accept only the literal sense may prove deceptive. How often have I fallen prey to said trickery. There is a certain saddness in the world that spreads mistrust. Selfishly deceiving the to achieve their means. So I ask you can honesty win over deceit? I choose to believe so.

Take heed of this warning in all of your dealing do not become that which you are fighting against.

DOOM AND GLOOM WE NEED SOLUTIONS SOON

2010-06-02T16:34:00.000-07:00

A certain sadness fills the room... Blocking the light leaving the gloom. Trying to escape it ..Can't find the door..I really don't know if I can take much more....

WHAT and WHY you ask is troubling me so? Are you really sure you really want to know? My answer isn't a simple one and the solution a constant fight.. There is no place I can hide from it, following me day and night...

I know we all are different and don't see things the same. All the wrongful doing to them just a game. What is it a kind of blindness that no one can see?I'm hard pressed to believe they are blinded except me.....

I cannot go through life in denial.To see it and feel it my daily trial. You're right I haven't spoken a solution. I have not find a simple resolution.

MY PLEA IS THAT YOU WOULD JOIN WITH ME IN PRAYER, OR MEDITATION, OR WHATEVER FORM YOU USE TO EXPRESS POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR SOLUTIONS TO OUR TROUBLED WORLD..... And I Thank you.

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN

2010-05-31T01:17:00.000-07:00

,Standing outside peeking inside. Looking for the door. I find it, but it appears to be locked. I knock, no answer just the sounds echoing from inside. I have traveled too far not to receive an audience.It shouldn't be a surprise it always comes to this. So, you would think by now I could be good with this. Outwardly, it appears to be all good..... deep inside it pains me.

I sit here listening to the blues on the radio and trying to share my favorite whine...Bitter sweet to the pallet, but a warm comforting release within.

2010-05-26T09:02:00.001-07:00

Try it.

2010-05-26T08:58:00.001-07:00

Glitches in the system. It is hard to be perfect every time.

SPRING AS IN THE SEASON.

2010-05-25T22:03:00.000-07:00

Spring moves fast, I've almost missed it.The desert is beautiful when it is in bloom..I have not taken the time to enjoy it. It has been like forever since I've been out of town.

I have a question...If anyone has the answer I would appreciate the answer in the comment box.. I would like to know why we celebrate the beginning of a new year in January. in the dead of winter. The latter in the cycle of seasons. would it not make more sense that the new year would begin in April on the first day of Spring??? Comment if you can

PASSIVE RESISTANCE

2010-05-25T10:27:00.000-07:00

I'm sitting here pondering the thought, for the lack of a better choice of words, passive resistance. PASSIVE RESISTANCE....it is like two word that shouldn't be uttered in the same breath. Two words that appear to contradict each other. If we examine the two words as one thought instead of two, the meaning changes. another words non aggressive opposition.. Liken to a sit-in.. Also as in the method shared by M.L. King and Gandhi.

AND THE WORLD KEEPS TURNING......

2010-05-24T17:25:00.000-07:00

Listening to the news on the radio, the public broadcast station. AND THE WORLD KEEPS TURNING...... At a glance kaos, confusion. A world running in circles. Look deeper there is a process of changes, evolution if you will.

I know in the 60's there was a trend to escape the status quo. As radical as it seemed at the time it is necessary to our survival. We who grow up in in those days would want to stake claim as pioneers of progress.Although it is a pleasant thought. And yes, we should commend ourselves for our efforts and it's effects, we weren't the first..

If history bears true, there has been several points documenting change.We see civilizations rise and fall ironically for much of the same reasons.. Only the circumstances are different. The methods change with the time. This leads me to believe ther is pretty much the same mind set, we want to be happy free and prosper.Maybe overly simplified, but it should be simple.

It should be simple....So, maybe we are right on tract. right where we should be.We only see pieces and are over whelmed. Pieces are part of the whole.

Duck Fever

2010-05-20T16:40:00.000-07:00

I seem to have an obsession with these ducks. I enjoy the outdoors and I guess you could call it animal watching That's where you sort of hang out and observe,. rather than chasing them about with gun or bow., for sport or to eat. much more enjoyable for both parties. Actually I would lying if I said I didn't enjoy eating meat. And I have indulged on several occasions both domestic and wild.. And from time to time aiding in the butchering of said animal....But the first part of this holds true ... I strongly oppose hunting an animal for sport majorly WRONG..I guess while I am throwing my opinions around I need to make another statement of clarity. When I think about hunting I'm considering more equal terms, preditor and prey. I cant believe some of the high tech stuff some of these hunters and even fisherman use to bag their quarry.I mean really how big of a gun do you need to kill a little old bambi. And what's with that scope, do you really need to see half way across the state.Anyway I'm done .Probably said too much. so what else is new.lol

BlackBerry to the rescue

2010-05-19T14:22:00.000-07:00

BlackBerry to the rescue. My computer is down. Cannot get to the internet, however we have a plan. So far so good. And if I can just get it to post. Done deal I will be back later with a full post.

mama duck w/ chicks

2010-05-12T16:44:00.000-07:00

MY BIRTHDAY BLOG

2010-05-06T18:51:00.000-07:00

I guess it is only fitting to post my birthday blog... This day a celebration of a life that began May 4, 1953 and has sustained till today. With the hope of days and years to come.

I know it may sound cliche. Where did all the time go. Feels like only yesterday...... Well, maybe not yesterday, how about last week, or the week before.... You're right that might be stretching it, but it sure doesn't feel like fifty-seven years have zoomed by.

I must admit it's been a lot of fun so far Ya , sure there has been some rocky times. In fact some very rocky times. That's the life. The cards are dealt we got to play out that hand.

I need to post this. Late . So what else is new. my clock has been running slow for weeks. Se ya. ENJOY YOUR MAY DAYS.....

WHERE ARE YOU........GOING?

2010-05-01T22:03:00.000-07:00

Greetings stranger and welcome to Some Place. Where do you hail from, if you don't mind me asking?

No Place.

So my friend, do you intend to stay Some Place?

No, just passing through.

Passing through are ya? You must be headed to Another Place, unless you turn back to No Place?

I can't go No Place . I must go to Another Place.