The sister-in-law recently retired, so the least I could do was to send her this e-mail. Well,I didn't send it ,so i guess i will blog it.
Hi Carole;
It’s your Retirement day, wow what a feeling that must be. When I left work it was a sense of relief and I was sadden that I was going to miss my GMC truck the most!!. In my mind I had departed a few months prior to the event.
I, guess there were only a few people that I would miss, but I got over that quickly. 0h,I am sure in your case there will be some people sadden by your departure, but guess what, they will get over it.
And, others will be happy as hell you are going!.
Just to show you proper reverence and admiration the staff will have “burnt offerings” on random days of the year and remember WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE for this event.
In this way you will be acknowledged for a method of cuisine long practiced by your ancestors. “Sometimes I burn shit, so what.!, we will have only dessert to-night.
Hope you don’t mind if this make’s you all famous, I will put on my blog.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
This I know; and it’s true in all cases
This I know; and it’s true in all cases. All supervisors are weasels, not your friend, no matter the situation; you can’t be both and expect the work to get done.
And if by chance you are partners in your own company ,same rules apply. Respect is earned not given and your technical skill level will make you acknowledged.
Being a nice guy lasts only so long then you better know something , know when to duck and when to stand, admit your wrong and learn and say a pray in thanks for favors rendered, make yourself open-minded, Amen.
I learned:
• To always acknowledge hard work; the best and sincere praise will be appreciated.
• To give credit where it is due; otherwise ask for cash and half down before you start work.
• To never forget to say thank you; be sincere, don’t grovel.
• To look people in the eye; if you are going to do something, do it, the best job you can. Give it 100 %.
• To be respectful; its ok to say NO when required. You get more respect that way.
and, above all;
• To listen. And I mean to listen closely and mindfully – to truly understand what people are saying.
In the workplace poor speaking skills can weaken your careers, if you can’t communicate your ideas you can’t lead. Therefore people can’t be promoted who cannot speak well or with passion.
And if by chance you are partners in your own company ,same rules apply. Respect is earned not given and your technical skill level will make you acknowledged.
Being a nice guy lasts only so long then you better know something , know when to duck and when to stand, admit your wrong and learn and say a pray in thanks for favors rendered, make yourself open-minded, Amen.
I learned:
• To always acknowledge hard work; the best and sincere praise will be appreciated.
• To give credit where it is due; otherwise ask for cash and half down before you start work.
• To never forget to say thank you; be sincere, don’t grovel.
• To look people in the eye; if you are going to do something, do it, the best job you can. Give it 100 %.
• To be respectful; its ok to say NO when required. You get more respect that way.
and, above all;
• To listen. And I mean to listen closely and mindfully – to truly understand what people are saying.
In the workplace poor speaking skills can weaken your careers, if you can’t communicate your ideas you can’t lead. Therefore people can’t be promoted who cannot speak well or with passion.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
The BEST investment you’ll ever make:
The BEST investment you’ll ever make:
The Price of Children
This is just too good not to pass on to all. Here is something absolutely positive for a change. I have repeatedly seen the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but this is the first time I have seen the rewards listed this way. It's nice.
The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140.00 for a middle income family. Talk about price shock! That doesn't even touch college tuition.
But $160,140.00 isn't so bad if you break it down. It translates into:
* $8,896.66 a year,
* $741.38 a month,
* $171.08 a week.
* A mere $24.24 a day!
* Just over a dollar an hour.
Still, you might think the best financial advice is; don't have children if you want to be 'rich.' Actually, it is just the opposite.
What do you get for your $160,140.00?
* Naming rights . First, middle, and last!
* Glimpses of God every day.
* Giggles under the covers every night.
* More love than your heart can hold.
* Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs.
* Endless wonder over rocks, ants, clouds, and warm cookies.
* A hand to hold usually covered with jelly or chocolate.
* A partner for blowing bubbles and flying kites.
* Someone to laugh yourself silly with, no matter what the
boss said or how your stocks performed that day.
For $160,140.00, you never have to grow up. You get to:
* finger-paint,
* carve pumpkins,
* play hide-and-seek,
* catch lightning bugs,
* never stop believing in Santa Claus.
You have an excuse to:
* keep reading the Adventures of Piglet and Pooh,
* watch Saturday morning cartoons,
* go to Disney movies, and
* wish on stars.
You get to frame rainbows, hearts, and flowers under refrigerator magnets and collect spray painted noodle wreaths for Christmas, hand prints set in clay for Mother's Day, and cards with backward letters for Father's Day.
For a mere $24.24 a day, there is no greater bang for your buck. You get to be a hero just for:
* retrieving a Frisbee off the garage roof,
* taking the training wheels off a bike,
* removing a splinter,
* filling a wading pool,
* coaxing a wad of gum out of bangs, and
* coaching a baseball team that never wins but always gets
treated to ice cream regardless.
You get a front row seat in history to witness the:
* First step,
* First word,
* First bra,
* First date,
* First time behind the wheel.
You get to be immortal. You get another branch added to your family tree, and if you're lucky, a long list of limbs in your obituary called grandchildren and great grandchildren. You get an education in psychology, nursing, criminal justice, communications, and human sexuality that no college can match..
In the eyes of a child, you rank right up there under God. You have all the power to heal a boo-boo, scare away the monsters under the bed, patch a broken heart, police a slumber party, ground them forever, and love them without limits, so one day they will, like you, love without counting the cost.
That is quite a deal for the price.
Love & enjoy your children & grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
It's the best investment you'll ever make and for those of you whom are into perpetual youth you can raise them as well.
The Price of Children
This is just too good not to pass on to all. Here is something absolutely positive for a change. I have repeatedly seen the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but this is the first time I have seen the rewards listed this way. It's nice.
The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140.00 for a middle income family. Talk about price shock! That doesn't even touch college tuition.
But $160,140.00 isn't so bad if you break it down. It translates into:
* $8,896.66 a year,
* $741.38 a month,
* $171.08 a week.
* A mere $24.24 a day!
* Just over a dollar an hour.
Still, you might think the best financial advice is; don't have children if you want to be 'rich.' Actually, it is just the opposite.
What do you get for your $160,140.00?
* Naming rights . First, middle, and last!
* Glimpses of God every day.
* Giggles under the covers every night.
* More love than your heart can hold.
* Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs.
* Endless wonder over rocks, ants, clouds, and warm cookies.
* A hand to hold usually covered with jelly or chocolate.
* A partner for blowing bubbles and flying kites.
* Someone to laugh yourself silly with, no matter what the
boss said or how your stocks performed that day.
For $160,140.00, you never have to grow up. You get to:
* finger-paint,
* carve pumpkins,
* play hide-and-seek,
* catch lightning bugs,
* never stop believing in Santa Claus.
You have an excuse to:
* keep reading the Adventures of Piglet and Pooh,
* watch Saturday morning cartoons,
* go to Disney movies, and
* wish on stars.
You get to frame rainbows, hearts, and flowers under refrigerator magnets and collect spray painted noodle wreaths for Christmas, hand prints set in clay for Mother's Day, and cards with backward letters for Father's Day.
For a mere $24.24 a day, there is no greater bang for your buck. You get to be a hero just for:
* retrieving a Frisbee off the garage roof,
* taking the training wheels off a bike,
* removing a splinter,
* filling a wading pool,
* coaxing a wad of gum out of bangs, and
* coaching a baseball team that never wins but always gets
treated to ice cream regardless.
You get a front row seat in history to witness the:
* First step,
* First word,
* First bra,
* First date,
* First time behind the wheel.
You get to be immortal. You get another branch added to your family tree, and if you're lucky, a long list of limbs in your obituary called grandchildren and great grandchildren. You get an education in psychology, nursing, criminal justice, communications, and human sexuality that no college can match..
In the eyes of a child, you rank right up there under God. You have all the power to heal a boo-boo, scare away the monsters under the bed, patch a broken heart, police a slumber party, ground them forever, and love them without limits, so one day they will, like you, love without counting the cost.
That is quite a deal for the price.
Love & enjoy your children & grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
It's the best investment you'll ever make and for those of you whom are into perpetual youth you can raise them as well.
THE STUTTERING KITTEN
THE STUTTERING KITTEN
FROM THE MOUTH OF A CHILD...YOU NEVER KNOW.
A teacher is explaining biology to her 3rd grade students. She says, "Human beings are the only animals that stutter."
A little girl raises her hand. saying, "I had a kitty-cat who stuttered."
The teacher, knowing how precious some of these stories could become, asked the girl to describe the incident.
"Well,'' she began, "I was in the back yard with my kitty and the Rottweiler that lives next door got a running start and before we knew it, he jumped over the fence into our yard!"
The teacher exclaimed, "That must've been scary,"
The little girl said, "It sure was. My kitty raised her back, went 'Sssss, Sssss, Sssss' and before she could say 'Shit,' the Rottweiler ate her!"
The teacher had to leave the room.
FROM THE MOUTH OF A CHILD...YOU NEVER KNOW.
A teacher is explaining biology to her 3rd grade students. She says, "Human beings are the only animals that stutter."
A little girl raises her hand. saying, "I had a kitty-cat who stuttered."
The teacher, knowing how precious some of these stories could become, asked the girl to describe the incident.
"Well,'' she began, "I was in the back yard with my kitty and the Rottweiler that lives next door got a running start and before we knew it, he jumped over the fence into our yard!"
The teacher exclaimed, "That must've been scary,"
The little girl said, "It sure was. My kitty raised her back, went 'Sssss, Sssss, Sssss' and before she could say 'Shit,' the Rottweiler ate her!"
The teacher had to leave the room.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
KNEELING HIGH JUMP RECORD - A Laugh and a Smile
KNEELING HIGH JUMP RECORD - A Laugh and a Smile
This will become a popular event soon!! And you saw it here,more or less first??.
This will become a popular event soon!! And you saw it here,more or less first??.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
If you are about my age or older.....read this.REFLECTIONS
If you are about my age or older, or even younger, this is a very important read......... when I first read it, it was like I was reading my own words but I knew I did not write it.
You may experience the same thoughts as you read it. Whatever..... it is a very worthwhile email to read and think about....One of these days this will be applicable to us all!!
And it’s winter before we know it....
REFLECTIONS
You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing of years.
It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet, in a way,
it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all.....
And I have glimpses of how it was back then, and of all my hopes and dreams.....But, here it is.....the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise.... How did I get here so fast? I lived my life one day at a time same as you and yet?.
Where did the years go and where did my babies go?
And, where did my youth go?
I remember well......
Seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter
was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is.....
Wife retired and she’s really getting gray.....I like to call her my platinum blonde.
She moves slower and I see an older woman now.
She’s in better shape than me.....but, I see the great change.
Not the one I married who was young and vibrant...
But, like me, her age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we’d be. We have become our parents and the shit we laughed about, about the shit they did, and we said not me, guess what ,…..we now do it.
My hearing at one time was selective and I tuned out the kids and now I wish for the times back even for a moment to hear my name called by those young voices. Hey pops, can, I borrow the car?
But, we are lucky, well some days I don’t think so…….my wife and I are raising our 3 Grandkids??, (Family separation.. if we didn’t take the kids, we would never see or hear of them ..again, we didn’t know and I didn’t want to find out )
Yes, some days there are 4 kids, I fall in this category when the oldest child and his poppa, which would be me, have a pissing contest and see if we can out articulate each other with sarcasms. The first swear word finish’s the contest and we stop. NO WINNERS !
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day!, thank goodness Saturday night is still bath night here.
And taking a nap is not a treat anymore.....it’s mandatory! Cause if I don’t on my own free will.....I just fall asleep where I sit! They claim this makes you all younger and I will experiment and let you know if it works. All I know is I sure saw a lot of wood….lots!
And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things. My hands, especially the fingers ache the most on some days.
I know that though the winter has come, and I’m not sure how long it will last,
and when it’s over.....it’s over! I have been diagnosed with cancer, so a another chapter to add to my life book.
Yes, I have regrets.
There are things I wish I hadn’t done.....things I should have done. But, indeed, there are many things I’m happy to have done. It’s all in a lifetime.....So, if you’re not in your winter yet......
Let me remind you.....It will be here faster than you think!
So........
Whatever you would like to accomplish in your life.....Please do it quickly!
Life goes by quickly. So.....Do what you can today, because you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not!
You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life.....So, live for good today and Say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember.......
“Life is a gift to you.
The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after.
Make it a fantastic one!”
.
LIVE IT WELL and PROSPER and may the Force be with you!
You may experience the same thoughts as you read it. Whatever..... it is a very worthwhile email to read and think about....One of these days this will be applicable to us all!!
And it’s winter before we know it....
REFLECTIONS
You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing of years.
It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet, in a way,
it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all.....
And I have glimpses of how it was back then, and of all my hopes and dreams.....But, here it is.....the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise.... How did I get here so fast? I lived my life one day at a time same as you and yet?.
Where did the years go and where did my babies go?
And, where did my youth go?
I remember well......
Seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter
was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is.....
Wife retired and she’s really getting gray.....I like to call her my platinum blonde.
She moves slower and I see an older woman now.
She’s in better shape than me.....but, I see the great change.
Not the one I married who was young and vibrant...
But, like me, her age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we’d be. We have become our parents and the shit we laughed about, about the shit they did, and we said not me, guess what ,…..we now do it.
My hearing at one time was selective and I tuned out the kids and now I wish for the times back even for a moment to hear my name called by those young voices. Hey pops, can, I borrow the car?
But, we are lucky, well some days I don’t think so…….my wife and I are raising our 3 Grandkids??, (Family separation.. if we didn’t take the kids, we would never see or hear of them ..again, we didn’t know and I didn’t want to find out )
Yes, some days there are 4 kids, I fall in this category when the oldest child and his poppa, which would be me, have a pissing contest and see if we can out articulate each other with sarcasms. The first swear word finish’s the contest and we stop. NO WINNERS !
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day!, thank goodness Saturday night is still bath night here.
And taking a nap is not a treat anymore.....it’s mandatory! Cause if I don’t on my own free will.....I just fall asleep where I sit! They claim this makes you all younger and I will experiment and let you know if it works. All I know is I sure saw a lot of wood….lots!
And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things. My hands, especially the fingers ache the most on some days.
I know that though the winter has come, and I’m not sure how long it will last,
and when it’s over.....it’s over! I have been diagnosed with cancer, so a another chapter to add to my life book.
Yes, I have regrets.
There are things I wish I hadn’t done.....things I should have done. But, indeed, there are many things I’m happy to have done. It’s all in a lifetime.....So, if you’re not in your winter yet......
Let me remind you.....It will be here faster than you think!
So........
Whatever you would like to accomplish in your life.....Please do it quickly!
Life goes by quickly. So.....Do what you can today, because you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not!
You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life.....So, live for good today and Say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember.......
“Life is a gift to you.
The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after.
Make it a fantastic one!”
.
LIVE IT WELL and PROSPER and may the Force be with you!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
FARM KID in the ARMY
Dear Ma and Pa,
I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Army beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled.
I was restless at first because you get to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. But I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing.
Men got to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water. Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc., but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and other regular food, but tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that live on coffee. Their food, plus yours, holds you until noon when you get fed again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much.
We go on 'route marches,' which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A 'route march' is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks.
The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother you none.
This next will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I keep getting medals for shooting. I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Hogget boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges They come in boxes.
Then we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to wrestle with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake . I only beat him once.. He joined up the same time as me, but I'm only 5'6' and 130 pounds and he's 6'8' and near 300 pounds dry.
Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in.
Your loving daughter, Alice.
I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Army beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled.
I was restless at first because you get to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. But I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing.
Men got to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water. Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc., but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and other regular food, but tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that live on coffee. Their food, plus yours, holds you until noon when you get fed again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much.
We go on 'route marches,' which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A 'route march' is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks.
The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother you none.
This next will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I keep getting medals for shooting. I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Hogget boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges They come in boxes.
Then we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to wrestle with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake . I only beat him once.. He joined up the same time as me, but I'm only 5'6' and 130 pounds and he's 6'8' and near 300 pounds dry.
Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in.
Your loving daughter, Alice.
Friday, October 1, 2010
In the Margin | Blogs | London Free Press
In the Margin | Blogs | London Free Press
I got a ticket and maybe I deserved, maybe not, love the freedom of complaining about it!!. The article is called "Ticket in the daylight".
I got a ticket and maybe I deserved, maybe not, love the freedom of complaining about it!!. The article is called "Ticket in the daylight".
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