‘Tis Friday AM.
Coffee being drunk. Perhaps consumed is a better word.
Breakfast over – coffee cake and fruit still to be eaten.
What a week – what a winter – such news is in the air.
It is so easy to be negative. It does no good.
There is a song lyric: Deemphasize the negative; Emphasize the positive.
Good thought.
b.o. is trying to be President.
He has, shall I say, a lot of challenges, a lot on his Presidential plate.
The economy, of course, is a biggie. The news just seems to be getting worse and worse.
Federal efforts seem to be achieving nothing.
The statistics keep getting worse.
And the money keeps being spent.
I seem to remember that leadership folk type just a year or so ago were carrying on about how the War in Iraq was going to bankrupt the US.
Well, what can one say.
The trillions keep on lining up to be rolled out.
And the job layoffs. My goodness, they just keep on happening, tens and thousands – and store closings.
On of my favorite stores, Lazy Boy (sp?) – where a few years ago we bought by vary favoritist [I know it is not a word] of leather chairs – has just closed a quadrillion stores.
And the sales clerk was a fox.
There is no justice.
And the snow keeps falling: over 70 inches so far we think.
But it is beautiful.
And the fireplace is a link to a simpler world. But was it really??
Probably not. But maybe, depending on how you figure those things.
How's that for saying nothing?
Iran is demanding total US withdrawl from the world and apologies.
b.o. is confident that George Mitchell will soon have the Middle East under control. b.o. has said so.
US Mail is thinking of reduced delivery schedules.
The Russian Navy is visiting Cuba.
nancy p. and h. reid are carrying on as usual – incompetent and embarrassing, apparently frustrating even b.o.
It is hard for laypersons to really know what is right, but more experts are warning re the continuing strategy of heavy spending to solve current economic problems.
Even volcanoes are threatening the Homeland with rumblings and quakes occurring in Alaska, a lovely place we visited this past summer.
Most Americans are now reportedly labeling themselves as democrats – a statistic which only demonstrates their disconnect from reality and their connect to something less credible.
The currently new edition of the stimulus plans seems to be full of non-stimulating PORK. And every time one of those parts is exposed it is deleted.
Good grief!
And mainland China is festering.
And Afghanistan is festering.
And the b.o. administration has ca. 70% approval ratings from a public that has yet to see it do or accomplish ANYTHING but to contradict itself and announce that it is thinking about what to do.
Good grief!
Time for another coffee and a piece of buttered Irish soda bread.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
LENO 2
Such a coincidence.
Powerline gives credence to our humble effort in our earlier Leno posting.
Check out the link below in the admirable Powerline site.
It will be a stunner if any of the lib entertainers cast any negatives toward b.o.
After all, we read below, b.o. is perfect.
You know, this horrid truth would not be so pathetic and worrisome if the American young folk got their news and analyses from anywhere but these pathetic lib sources.
God save the Republic.
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2009/01/022666.php
Powerline gives credence to our humble effort in our earlier Leno posting.
Check out the link below in the admirable Powerline site.
It will be a stunner if any of the lib entertainers cast any negatives toward b.o.
After all, we read below, b.o. is perfect.
You know, this horrid truth would not be so pathetic and worrisome if the American young folk got their news and analyses from anywhere but these pathetic lib sources.
God save the Republic.
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2009/01/022666.php
LENO
For a short time last year, before THE election, we began watching Leno’s monologue.
It seemed to be witty and occasionally informative [we thought] and entertaining.
And then we realized that a huge part of the mono was devoted to ridiculing President Bush, VP Cheney, Sarah Palin, and so on.
And so we gave it up as a bad job.
But now the thought occurs : what is he ridiculing now that b.o. is in charge?
Maybe we should watch again, just once.
Will the great wit savage the new prez?
We'll see.
It seemed to be witty and occasionally informative [we thought] and entertaining.
And then we realized that a huge part of the mono was devoted to ridiculing President Bush, VP Cheney, Sarah Palin, and so on.
And so we gave it up as a bad job.
But now the thought occurs : what is he ridiculing now that b.o. is in charge?
Maybe we should watch again, just once.
Will the great wit savage the new prez?
We'll see.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
PRISONER HEALTH
Michigan is concerned about the health of some Michigan residents.
Michigan prisons are about to ban the use of smoking tobacco by inmates and by staff.
No smoking on the ‘campus’, in the buildings or outside the buildings.
Michigan is not going to ban smoking in Michigan restaurants or public places outside of prisons.
I guess the state is concerned about the health of the prisoners.
Michigan prisons are about to ban the use of smoking tobacco by inmates and by staff.
No smoking on the ‘campus’, in the buildings or outside the buildings.
Michigan is not going to ban smoking in Michigan restaurants or public places outside of prisons.
I guess the state is concerned about the health of the prisoners.
A MEMORIAL MASS
We attended a memorial mass last weekend.
Officiating were a Jesuit and two Capuchin priests from a nearby monastery.
The deceased was a friend who has passed away some weeks ago, a Nun who had lived a long, full life and who had extended a needed hand of friendship to us many years ago.
The setting was the chapel in the residence of her Order in Detroit, Michigan.
We’re Episcopalians and I think the only non-Catholics present.
We attended because we were invited; we wanted to be present to honor our friend; and we were curious.
We had skipped the rosary right after our friend’s death. But we attended the Mass.
Our services, the Roman and the Episcopalian, have many features in common – and, depending on the individual Episcopalian, even many beliefs in common.
What interested me was the ease with which the priests ‘talked’ to/with the Saints, with the departed, with Mary, the Holy Mother.
And the order of the service; the Eucharist; the readings; the prayers were familiar.
At the reception after the service, there was wine, and the Jesuit raised his glass in a toast to the Dear Departed Sister, and we all drank to her and he asked her to pray for us, to help us to someday be able to join her.
It was impressive, the idea of ‘a cloud of saints around us’ as we prayed.
And then, some days later, I visited The Anchoress at the site linked to below, and read her post Who Needs the Saints?
Even the comments make for powerful reading.
I think that we touched something or some things good at this event.
And the posting at The Anchoress is a nice touch.
Check it out at http://theanchoressonline.com/2009/01/25/who-needs-the-saints/.
I am thinking that it is good to engage in a variety of things/activities when possible. I am sure most folks already know this.
I need reminding.
Life is not always a bed of roses, but there is a lot of important stuff going on which while not always fun and games can help us get on with our lives in meaningful ways.
Officiating were a Jesuit and two Capuchin priests from a nearby monastery.
The deceased was a friend who has passed away some weeks ago, a Nun who had lived a long, full life and who had extended a needed hand of friendship to us many years ago.
The setting was the chapel in the residence of her Order in Detroit, Michigan.
We’re Episcopalians and I think the only non-Catholics present.
We attended because we were invited; we wanted to be present to honor our friend; and we were curious.
We had skipped the rosary right after our friend’s death. But we attended the Mass.
Our services, the Roman and the Episcopalian, have many features in common – and, depending on the individual Episcopalian, even many beliefs in common.
What interested me was the ease with which the priests ‘talked’ to/with the Saints, with the departed, with Mary, the Holy Mother.
And the order of the service; the Eucharist; the readings; the prayers were familiar.
At the reception after the service, there was wine, and the Jesuit raised his glass in a toast to the Dear Departed Sister, and we all drank to her and he asked her to pray for us, to help us to someday be able to join her.
It was impressive, the idea of ‘a cloud of saints around us’ as we prayed.
And then, some days later, I visited The Anchoress at the site linked to below, and read her post Who Needs the Saints?
Even the comments make for powerful reading.
I think that we touched something or some things good at this event.
And the posting at The Anchoress is a nice touch.
Check it out at http://theanchoressonline.com/2009/01/25/who-needs-the-saints/.
I am thinking that it is good to engage in a variety of things/activities when possible. I am sure most folks already know this.
I need reminding.
Life is not always a bed of roses, but there is a lot of important stuff going on which while not always fun and games can help us get on with our lives in meaningful ways.
Monday, January 26, 2009
THE GOOD AND THE BAD
Monday morning – bright and sunny – 0 degree last night.
Cold!!
Last night was the second night of computer virus/worm/whatever infestation of our ‘window on the net’ and of combat against said infestation.
Hours and hours were expended by various technical people cleaning out the garbage.
We have been asking ourselves what kinds of people generate such bad things.
What kind of folks like to create things which cause so much frustration and even damage of various kinds?
With all the wholesome and interesting things to see and do – why generate destruction?
Maybe that is a good question for a good portion of humanity.
Cold!!
Last night was the second night of computer virus/worm/whatever infestation of our ‘window on the net’ and of combat against said infestation.
Hours and hours were expended by various technical people cleaning out the garbage.
We have been asking ourselves what kinds of people generate such bad things.
What kind of folks like to create things which cause so much frustration and even damage of various kinds?
With all the wholesome and interesting things to see and do – why generate destruction?
Maybe that is a good question for a good portion of humanity.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
SATURDAY MORNING OVER COFFEE
In our county, too many theater goers routinely pass up a local professional theater in favor of the big city version, paying higher prices and driving longer distances.
Consequences for the local are smaller audiences and revenues and a questionable future.
Support the locals when they are at least as good or better than the biggies.
Suburban communities are beginning to ‘cull’, aka kill, encroaching deer and coyote populations.
Who is doing the encroaching?
Our squirrels are eating two corn cobs/day and our birds one large coffee can of seed.
They and we do what we can.
U.S. drones are still killing inside Pakistan.
Presidential campaign promises are ‘adjusted’, honored, ignored.
This is change?
The White House press corps is friendly but…questioning.
Promising!
Press briefings are good theater.
We at The Study can now enjoy them.
10-12 inches of snow are melting.
May it all stay outside of our house.
Differences are apparent in the nancy, harry, and b.o. camps.
How sweet it is.
Costume failure on ice – check out the link .
If accidental; if she was embarrassed; and if the couple are truly professional, how sweet it is.
http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/01/21/figure-skater-ekaterina-rubleva-has-legitimate-wardrobe-malfun/?icid=200100397x1217739809x1201145429
Consequences for the local are smaller audiences and revenues and a questionable future.
Support the locals when they are at least as good or better than the biggies.
Suburban communities are beginning to ‘cull’, aka kill, encroaching deer and coyote populations.
Who is doing the encroaching?
Our squirrels are eating two corn cobs/day and our birds one large coffee can of seed.
They and we do what we can.
U.S. drones are still killing inside Pakistan.
Presidential campaign promises are ‘adjusted’, honored, ignored.
This is change?
The White House press corps is friendly but…questioning.
Promising!
Press briefings are good theater.
We at The Study can now enjoy them.
10-12 inches of snow are melting.
May it all stay outside of our house.
Differences are apparent in the nancy, harry, and b.o. camps.
How sweet it is.
Costume failure on ice – check out the link .
If accidental; if she was embarrassed; and if the couple are truly professional, how sweet it is.
http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/01/21/figure-skater-ekaterina-rubleva-has-legitimate-wardrobe-malfun/?icid=200100397x1217739809x1201145429
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