Dear Kellogg,
My children, Shawn (8) and Parker (6), are weathering their formative years. I have always taught them to be selfless, to share, and above all, to get along. One day, I’m going to be grabbing myself a big ol’ dirt nap, and I don’t want the kids arguing over the Herman estate.
I’ve noticed lately that they are possessive. They fight over their soccer ball. The last of the pudding, the television clicker. It never ends. I discipline them. I ground them. But they still bicker.
I think I figure out our problem. Each and every morning, they fill their bellies with delicious, and more importantly, nutritious Eggo waffles. The flavors may change, but the brand remains the same. Each and every morning, they can be heard yelling the same thing at the top of their lungs!”
Not “Love Thy Neighbor.”
Not “Blessed is he who is meek and humble, he will inherit the earth.”
Not “Thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s ass.”
Instead, “Leggo my Eggo!”
Yes, it’s cute. It harkens back to my childhood. But no doubt, it has started more than one dorm room squabble. It screams “Greed is Good!”
Ever think of changing your slogan? Something like “Let’s split that last Eggo, Even Steven.” Set a good example. Maybe then, less pimple-faced pinheads would be seen coyly sneaking out of grocery stores with cereal boxes in their crotches.
Until I see a new slogan, I think I’m going to serve mush. It was good enough for Spanky and Alfalfa. It’s good enough for Parker and Shawn. And nobody ever fought over mush.
Sincerely,
Jerry Herman
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Consumer Affairs 020136125A
From: kellogg@casupport.com
Sent: Wed 5/06/09 10:32 PM
To: Jerry Herman
Mr. Herman,
Thank you for contacting our company regarding the advertising for Kellogg's® Eggo® waffles. We sincerely appreciate your interest.
Viewer reaction, such as yours, is helpful to us and taken into consideration when developing future advertisements. Your concerns have been forwarded to the appropriate company officials and we hope future ads for this and our other products will be more acceptable to you.
Again, thank you for sharing your views and interest in our company.
Sincerely,
Consumer Affairs Department
5.31.2009
5.30.2009
Chicks - Macho
Just curious...do chicks like it when guys have pictures of naked or scantily clad women painted on their trucks?
I'm thinking no, but I'd like to know.
5.29.2009
Truth: Herman Dear Purell
Dear Purell,
I am a germ freak. I’ve been using your products for years and years--after using restrooms, public ketchup, playground equipment, bowling balls, gas pumps, money, my own credit card, taking out the garbage, in church after shaking hands with the fellow next to me.
Do your products work? Who’s to say? I still get sick here and there.
I have always seen your ads, read the side of the dispenser, and noticed that your products kill 99.99 percent of the bacteria. That’s a lot of bacteria, but…not all of the bacteria. There is room for improvement.
Is Purell satisfied with the 99.99 percent? Are you working on that last .01%? Are we declaring things “close enough”? Is there a race with Germ-X to get to 100%?
Is this just the legal department covering all the bases in case Tommy’s trichinosis problem gets pinned on Purell? Because in court, how do we prove Tommy did not follow the directions, or even whether he used Purell at all?
What if the .01% is the bacteria that gets me? What then? How do you sleep at night? I am contemplating carrying a portable hand washing station in a backpack, wherever I go--Anti-bacterial soap, a bottle of water, a nice fluffy towel, and a stainless steel basin. That’s how I get to 100%
What are YOUR plans to get there? When you reach 100% I’ll come back, but not before then.
Sincerely,
Jerry Herman
I am a germ freak. I’ve been using your products for years and years--after using restrooms, public ketchup, playground equipment, bowling balls, gas pumps, money, my own credit card, taking out the garbage, in church after shaking hands with the fellow next to me.
Do your products work? Who’s to say? I still get sick here and there.
I have always seen your ads, read the side of the dispenser, and noticed that your products kill 99.99 percent of the bacteria. That’s a lot of bacteria, but…not all of the bacteria. There is room for improvement.
Is Purell satisfied with the 99.99 percent? Are you working on that last .01%? Are we declaring things “close enough”? Is there a race with Germ-X to get to 100%?
Is this just the legal department covering all the bases in case Tommy’s trichinosis problem gets pinned on Purell? Because in court, how do we prove Tommy did not follow the directions, or even whether he used Purell at all?
What if the .01% is the bacteria that gets me? What then? How do you sleep at night? I am contemplating carrying a portable hand washing station in a backpack, wherever I go--Anti-bacterial soap, a bottle of water, a nice fluffy towel, and a stainless steel basin. That’s how I get to 100%
What are YOUR plans to get there? When you reach 100% I’ll come back, but not before then.
Sincerely,
Jerry Herman
Liberty: Ed Freeman
A story about: Ed Freeman
You're an 19 year old kid. You're critically wounded, and dying in the
jungle in the Ia Drang Valley , 11-14-1965, LZ X-ray, Vietnam . Your
infantry unit is outnumbered 8 - 1, and the enemy fire is so intense,
from 100 or 200 yards away, that your own Infantry Commander has ordered
the MediVac helicopters to stop coming in.
You're lying there, listening to the enemy machine guns, and you know
you're not getting out. Your family is 1/2 way around the world, 12,000
miles away, and you'll never see them again. As the world starts to fade
in and out, you know this is the day.
Then, over the machine gun noise, you faintly hear that sound of a
helicopter, and you look up to see an un-armed Huey, but it doesn't seem
real, because no Medi-Vac markings are on it.
Ed Freeman is coming for you. He's not Medi-Vac, so it's not his
job, but he's flying his Huey down into the machine gun fire, after the
Medi-Vacs were ordered not to come.
He's coming anyway.
And he drops it in, and sits there in the machine gun fire, as they
load 2 or 3 of you on board.
Then he flies you up and out through the gunfire, to the Doctors and
Nurses.
And, he kept coming back.... 13 more times..... And took about 30 of
you and your buddies out, who would never have gotten out.
Medal of Honor Recipient, Ed Freeman,died last Wednesday at the age
of 80, in Boise , ID ......May God rest his soul......
I bet you didn't hear about this hero's passing, but we sure were told a whole
bunch about the dog the President has.
Medal of Honor Winner
Ed Freeman!
You're an 19 year old kid. You're critically wounded, and dying in the
jungle in the Ia Drang Valley , 11-14-1965, LZ X-ray, Vietnam . Your
infantry unit is outnumbered 8 - 1, and the enemy fire is so intense,
from 100 or 200 yards away, that your own Infantry Commander has ordered
the MediVac helicopters to stop coming in.
You're lying there, listening to the enemy machine guns, and you know
you're not getting out. Your family is 1/2 way around the world, 12,000
miles away, and you'll never see them again. As the world starts to fade
in and out, you know this is the day.
Then, over the machine gun noise, you faintly hear that sound of a
helicopter, and you look up to see an un-armed Huey, but it doesn't seem
real, because no Medi-Vac markings are on it.
Ed Freeman is coming for you. He's not Medi-Vac, so it's not his
job, but he's flying his Huey down into the machine gun fire, after the
Medi-Vacs were ordered not to come.
He's coming anyway.
And he drops it in, and sits there in the machine gun fire, as they
load 2 or 3 of you on board.
Then he flies you up and out through the gunfire, to the Doctors and
Nurses.
And, he kept coming back.... 13 more times..... And took about 30 of
you and your buddies out, who would never have gotten out.
Medal of Honor Recipient, Ed Freeman,died last Wednesday at the age
of 80, in Boise , ID ......May God rest his soul......
I bet you didn't hear about this hero's passing, but we sure were told a whole
bunch about the dog the President has.
Medal of Honor Winner
Ed Freeman!
5.28.2009
5.27.2009
Truth - YES or NO
Kissed any one of your online friends? --- Yes
Been arrested? --- No
Kissed someone you didn't like? --- No
Slept in until 5 PM? --- No
Fallen asleep at work/school? --- No
Held a snake? --- No
Ran a red light? --- Yes
Been suspended from school? --- No
Experienced love at first sight? --- Yes
Totaled your car in an accident? --- No
Been fired from a job? --- Yes
Fired somebody? --- No
Sang karaoke? --- Yes--
Pointed a gun at someone? --- No
Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? --- Yes
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? --- Yes
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? --- Yes
Kissed in the rain? --- Yes
Had a close brush with death (your own)? --- Yes
Seen someone die? --- Yes
Played spin-the-bottle? --- No
Sang in the shower? --- Yes
Smoked a cigar? --- No
Sat on a rooftop? --- Yes
Taken pictures of yourself naked? --- No
Smuggled something into another country? --- No
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes? --- No
Broken a bone? --- Yes
Skipped school? --- No
Eaten a bug? --- Yes
Sleepwalked? --- No
Walked a moonlit beach? --- Yes
Rode a motorcycle? --- Yes
Dumped someone? --- Yes
Forgotten your anniversary? --- No
Lied to avoid a ticket? --- No
Ridden on a helicopter? --- Yes
Shaved your head? --- No
Played a prank on someone? --- Yes
Hit a home run? --- Yes
Felt like killing someone? --- No
Cross-dressed? --- No
Been falling-down drunk? --- No
Made your girlfriend/boyfriend cry? --- Yes
Eaten snake? --- No
Marched/Protested? --- Yes
Had Mexican jumping beans for pets? ---No
Puked on amusement ride? --- No
Seriously & intentionally boycotted something? --- Yes
Been in a band? --- No
Knitted? --- No
Been on TV? --- Yes
Shot a gun? --- Yes
Skinny-dipped? --- No
Caused someone to need stitches? --- Yes
Eaten a whole habanero pepper? --- No
Ridden a surfboard? --- No
Drank straight from a liquor bottle? --- No
Had surgery? --- Yes
Streaked? --- No
Taken by ambulance to hospital? --- No
Passed out when not drinking? --- No
Peed on a bush? --- Yes
Donated Blood? --- No
Grabbed electric fence? --- No
Eaten alligator meat? --- Yes
Eaten cheesecake? --- Yes-
Eaten kids' Halloween candy? --- Yes
Killed an animal when not hunting? --- Yes
Peed your pants in public? --- No
Written graffiti? --- Yes
Still love someone you shouldn't? --- No
Think about the future? --- Yes
Been in handcuffs? --- No
Believe in love? --- Yes
Sleep on a certain side of the bed? -- No
Been arrested? --- No
Kissed someone you didn't like? --- No
Slept in until 5 PM? --- No
Fallen asleep at work/school? --- No
Held a snake? --- No
Ran a red light? --- Yes
Been suspended from school? --- No
Experienced love at first sight? --- Yes
Totaled your car in an accident? --- No
Been fired from a job? --- Yes
Fired somebody? --- No
Sang karaoke? --- Yes--
Pointed a gun at someone? --- No
Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? --- Yes
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? --- Yes
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? --- Yes
Kissed in the rain? --- Yes
Had a close brush with death (your own)? --- Yes
Seen someone die? --- Yes
Played spin-the-bottle? --- No
Sang in the shower? --- Yes
Smoked a cigar? --- No
Sat on a rooftop? --- Yes
Taken pictures of yourself naked? --- No
Smuggled something into another country? --- No
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes? --- No
Broken a bone? --- Yes
Skipped school? --- No
Eaten a bug? --- Yes
Sleepwalked? --- No
Walked a moonlit beach? --- Yes
Rode a motorcycle? --- Yes
Dumped someone? --- Yes
Forgotten your anniversary? --- No
Lied to avoid a ticket? --- No
Ridden on a helicopter? --- Yes
Shaved your head? --- No
Played a prank on someone? --- Yes
Hit a home run? --- Yes
Felt like killing someone? --- No
Cross-dressed? --- No
Been falling-down drunk? --- No
Made your girlfriend/boyfriend cry? --- Yes
Eaten snake? --- No
Marched/Protested? --- Yes
Had Mexican jumping beans for pets? ---No
Puked on amusement ride? --- No
Seriously & intentionally boycotted something? --- Yes
Been in a band? --- No
Knitted? --- No
Been on TV? --- Yes
Shot a gun? --- Yes
Skinny-dipped? --- No
Caused someone to need stitches? --- Yes
Eaten a whole habanero pepper? --- No
Ridden a surfboard? --- No
Drank straight from a liquor bottle? --- No
Had surgery? --- Yes
Streaked? --- No
Taken by ambulance to hospital? --- No
Passed out when not drinking? --- No
Peed on a bush? --- Yes
Donated Blood? --- No
Grabbed electric fence? --- No
Eaten alligator meat? --- Yes
Eaten cheesecake? --- Yes-
Eaten kids' Halloween candy? --- Yes
Killed an animal when not hunting? --- Yes
Peed your pants in public? --- No
Written graffiti? --- Yes
Still love someone you shouldn't? --- No
Think about the future? --- Yes
Been in handcuffs? --- No
Believe in love? --- Yes
Sleep on a certain side of the bed? -- No
5.25.2009
5.24.2009
Sports: America is Losing Baseball
Passing this gem of an article, or should I say directive from my friend Holder of the Truth. Well done, well said and true. Coaching baseball and various other sports I cannot stress enough how to the point he is on all levels. I agree, and don't care who this offends myself. I love baseball, and you should too.
America is Losing Baseball
Do you want to see something depressing? Try going to a little league baseball game. Nine kids on a diamond and at least six of them don't want to be there. What the hell is going on when a game of baseball is torture for a grade school kid? I cringe every time a ball is put in play. Most of the kids are either afraid of the ball or have absolutely no clue what to do with the ball if it mistakenly finds its way into their glove. When I was in grade school I knew where each player on the diamond should go once the ball was hit, and so did my teammates. NOT TODAY! AND GOD FORBID YOU TRY TO COACH THE KID!
"WAKE UP JOHNNY! CHARGE THE BALL! THROW IT TO FIRST!"
"DON"T YOU TELL MY KID WHAT TO DO! YOU TAKE THIS TOO SERIOUSLY!"
"LADY, I'M TRYING TO GET YOUR KID TO PAY ATTENTION SO THAT HE DOESN'T TAKE ONE IN THE FACE!"
We are becoming a nation of wusses led by overly sensitive and ridiculous single mothers. (If this statement offends the reader, you can't imagine how much I could care less.)
What the hell has happened to America when kids think of baseball as an obligation rather than a rite of summer? What the hell happened to the neighborhood game that spontaneously took shape right after breakfast, right after lunch, and right after dinner? Where the hell are the dads playing catch with their sons on the front lawn? Where the hell are the days of summer when a kid could get 24 at bats in a game that lasted until it was time for dinner? Well, they're gone baby, gone...and no one seems to care.
WELL I CARE! FOR THE LOVE OF BART GIAMATTI, I CARE!
I feel like I am a part of the last generation that has a chance to save baseball for America. I worry that in 20 years the major league game will be played exclusively by Latins and Asians. (If this statement offends the reader, you can't imagine how much I could care less.)
The hell with that noise. Baseball is America's game, let everyone else have soccer.
So how can we save baseball for our sons, daughters, nephews, nieces? Here are some ideas:
1. Watch a ball game with a kid and talk with them about interesting game situations as they occur.
2. When you take a kid to a ball game, keep score. Teach them how to keep score. I'm not talking about "GO" for ground out or "PO" for pop out. A kid should know what 6-4-3 means by the 3rd grade.
3. Have a kid pick their favorite position on the diamond. Say they pick shortstop. When watching the game, follow the shortstops and talk about what they did right and what they did wrong.
4. For god sake, play catch and teach technique. It will not only help them to become better players, but it will also keep them from getting nail in the chops by the ball.
5. Call me old fashion, but try to get them engaged about the history of the game. When I was 10 I knew who Babe Ruth was.
6. Rent the movie "The Sandlot." Kids need to SEE the way childhood is suppose to work.
7. When you take a kid to a game, get there early enough for batting practice so that you can watch the infield drills. (This can be hit and miss at major league games. College and minor league teams still do the infield drills.)
8. Take away the video game crap. I don't care how much the whine. I have intentionally avoided temptations like Madden Football because I don't ever want to spend my youthful days on the couch. What kind of a life is a kid living if the most athletic bone in their body is in their thumb.
9. Take the kid out to a diamond with a bunch of rubber coated balls and pitch batting practice. Throw every forth ball at the kid. This will teach the kid to get out of the way of inside pitches while still being aggressive, and it will train him to not be afraid of the ball.
10. Don't give up on a kid too soon. Kids have shorter attention spans than kids from 20 years ago. They have too many distractions. Try different things to keep them engaged when playing and watching baseball.
Baseball is worth saving. Do your part.
"Man may penetrate the outer reaches of the universe, he may solve the very secret of eternity itself but for me, the ultimate human experience is to witness the flawless execution of the hit-and-run." - Branch Rickey
"Man may penetrate the outer reaches of the universe, he may solve the very secret of eternity itself but for me, the ultimate human experience is to witness the flawless execution of the double play." - Holder of the truth
Liberty: Tax
Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.
Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.
Tax his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for peanuts Anyway!
Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.
Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt..
Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.
Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries
Tax his tears.
Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his a__.
Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.
When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.
Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.
Put these words
upon his tomb,
Taxes drove me to my doom...'
When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise axes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service FeeTax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.
Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.
Tax his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for peanuts Anyway!
Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.
Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt..
Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.
Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries
Tax his tears.
Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his a__.
Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.
When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.
Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.
Put these words
upon his tomb,
Taxes drove me to my doom...'
When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise axes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service FeeTax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
5.23.2009
5.22.2009
Sports: Chicago Sucks?
Chicago Sucks? Hardly...it's a great city. One of my favorites. Great food, business district, music, sports, architecture. The list goes on. It's just a great place. However, their sports fans for the most part "SUCK". Not all fans since I know several whom I consider very knowledgeable, but most suck . At least that's their image and reputation. The same applies to Philly fans. Just plane old jerks.
So when the Red Wings play the Blackhawks...the fans chant DETROIT SUCKS. They don't chant Red Wings suck, they chant DETROIT SUCKS. Classy eh? Can't dis the Red Wings and all their success (Hawks last won in 1961) so you have to attack the city and it's fans. Nice.
Now they are going javascript:void(0)to shout "BUILD A BETTER CAR". More class! How nice! Get a clue.
GO WINGS! The class of the NHL - fans and team
5.21.2009
Liberty: Herman - Alec Baldwin
Dear Mr. Baldwin,
This note is in response to your May 17, 2009 blog comments in the Huffington Post proclaiming "Pull the plug on the Big 3." As a Chrysler employee, I was saddened by your news that we're "dead". You would never guess that to be the case in my office. Each day, my coworkers remind me of the resilience of our forefathers. I've never been more proud of a group of people than those of us (suppliers included) who have pulled together, and are fighting to restore Chrysler. But I suppose the view is different in the land of 8 figure incomes, personal trainers, and private jets.
"Look--the man from Along Came Polly who didn't wash his hands in the restroom says the Big Three sucks! Let's price out Hondas instead." For whatever reason, an actor's comments carry a great deal of influence in the minds of some. "Did you hear what the guy who played the pedophile scout leader in the SNL sketch said about the Big 3? Think I'll look at the new Toyota Tundra." What spews from your big pie hole affects the livelihood of my family, friends, coworkers, surrounding neighborhoods, local and nationwide economy. With no Big 3, and no manufacturing infrastructure, we more or less lose our middle class. Be careful--these are the people whose hard-earned dollars fill the box office tills for your films, and purchase the products from the sponsors of your little half hour fun time. Shut your big, overpaid yapper.
First, you present yourself as some sort of industry expert because you were once a GM spokesperson in some silly Tahoe commercials back in the early 1990's. At the same time, you make it clear that Big 3 products are inferior, and have been for 30 years. You took a big paycheck to tell people to buy a product that you evidently, did not truly believe in. THAT, plus a few acting lessons, makes you some sort of automotive expert--someone whose opinions regarding products, and industries, and environment, carry a lot of weight. Do you have opinions about diet and exercise? Maybe you have a killer maple bourbon tilapia recipe that you'd like to share? What other products have you blindly endorsed (Hulu?), and who's more credible--Mr. Baldwin or a tabloid article about Mr. Baldwin? Shut your big, overpaid yapper.
Next, you state that you feel bad for the men and women of Detroit. Then you state that it would be best to let the Big 3 run into the ground, based on the management decisions of the past 30 years--the same Big 3 who stepped up during wartime to protect our freedom. The same Big 3 who wrote you a big Tahoe endorsement check to help resuscitate your career after The Marrying Man.. On behalf of everyone here at Chrysler and its suppliers, carrying three and four jobs, trying to make it through the economic downturn, because the average guy can’t get a loan to buy a Chrysler (by the way, we’re not dead--we're still fighting), thanks for the dagger. Thanks for kicking us while we're down. Any other nuggets of wisdom from the opinionated puppet? Shut your big, overpaid yapper.
Sadly, what you say influences the buying decisions of some people. While I appreciate your deep-seated concern, you’re not really helping the situation. Not everybody wants, or can afford a car that needs a new $3000 battery every few years--one whose battery production melts a decent-sized hole in the o-zone, and requires mining of lithium from rainforests. But your carbon footprint looks nice as you drive your little hybrid to your private jet hanger, so you can fly to and from New York to tape your little laugh-tracky sitcom. Shut your big, overpaid yapper.
Mr. Baldwin, Alec, with all due respect, shut the hell up. You get paid to put on makeup and read other peoples’ words into a camera for our amusement. You are nothing more than a modern day court jester--a marionette, if you will. I used to think you were funny. Now I look at the TV and all I see is an opinionated sellout whose characters are all starting to look the same. Should we pull the plug on Alec Baldwin? I don't really think so--Great Balls of Fire was a bit questionable, but overall, you've done some solid work. Shut your big, overpaid yapper.
Oh and one more thing--"Ford has cancer"? Here's a little tip for you--people fighting cancer, cancer survivors, and families and friends affected by cancer really don't care for insensitive cancer metaphors. Stick to the script--don't veer away from whatever the writers give you. If we want any more automotive advice, we’ll ask you. Or Paris Hilton. Or the fellow who played Screech on Saved By the Bell. In the meantime, shut your big, overpaid yapper.
Sincerely,
Jerry Herman
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The Rise and Fall of the Big 3
Alec Baldwin May 17, 2009
When I was growing up, some kids dreamed of owning cars like a Trans Am, Camaro, Firebird, Corvette, Chevelle or GTO. Stock or tricked out, owning one of the fastest street cars that American automakers turned out was a dream come true. Mustangs were for the West Coast. Chevy ruled the road on Long Island in the1960's and 70's.
Back then, in the middle class neighborhood where I grew up, foreign cars were for foreigners. As fuel economy began to become an issue, NOBODY in my neighborhood gave a thought to buying a Japanese car. Nobody. OPEC appeared and gas shortages came and went. You went Ford, Chevy, Chrysler. That was it. I have a feeling that it was like that in most American middle class neighborhoods back then.
The fact that we have arrived where were are now is painful. Americans, who are being asked to invest billions upon billions of dollars in US automakers and their employees' futures, have already been investing in those companies, against their better interests, for decades. Now Chrysler is dead, GM is on critical life support and Ford has cancer but may beat it.
What do you care?
The heads of these corporations did not spend the last thirty years lying in bed each night, sleepless. They did not turn their spouses in the wee hours and say, "How do I serve the automotive needs of the American public and better protect their health and safety AND help them conserve energy?" They never said that.
Instead, they spent billions of dollars attempting to bribe the Congress to avoid putting in seat belts and air bags, installing catalytic converters and reaching more ambitious fuel efficiency standards. For the most part, they succeeded. Congress approached those issues with the same combination of sentiment, fealty and fear that Detroit's customers accepted. It was said to be "bad for Detroit." Little did we know that falling for that bull for so long was what was bad for Detroit. Now, the American automotive industry, once the industrial pride of this country and a source of so many great paying jobs that changed the economic fortunes of millions of Americans in assembly, parts, dealerships and service, is about to go away.
What do you care?
I feel horribly for every single man and woman who will suffer as the result of this heartbreaking turn of events. I was the voice of Chevy Tahoe TV spots for five years in the early 90's. I drove a Tahoe then and loved it. Now, I drive a Prius.
I've owned Mercs, Chevys, Fords and Jeeps. I'm in the market for a new car now. I'll probably get a hybrid from a Japanese company, manufactured at a transplant factory in the American South. (Read the excellent recent article in the New Yorker by Peter Boyer about the path the Big Three and the UAW took to get here.) I'd like to buy an American car, but I'd feel like a fool doing that now. The leadership of the biggest automakers made sure of that.
There can be only one legitimate response to this crisis. Let energy conservation and fuel efficiency rule the day. Let the carmakers go under. In the same way we have subsidized Big Oil by destabilizing the governments of petroleum rich countries, or outright invading them, we have subsidized Detroit long enough. Just as every barrel of oil is undervalued because we do not factor in that portion of the defense budget that helped bring that oil to market, so we have undervalued our government's, and therefore our, complicity in producing cars that not only were inferior, but drove Detroit itself right off a cliff.
From the ashes of such great innovation, hard work, beautiful design and extraordinary branding-as-myth-making, let's have better cars.
From the ashes of arrogance, greed and corporate cowardice, let's have better cars.
Until then, pull the plug.
This note is in response to your May 17, 2009 blog comments in the Huffington Post proclaiming "Pull the plug on the Big 3." As a Chrysler employee, I was saddened by your news that we're "dead". You would never guess that to be the case in my office. Each day, my coworkers remind me of the resilience of our forefathers. I've never been more proud of a group of people than those of us (suppliers included) who have pulled together, and are fighting to restore Chrysler. But I suppose the view is different in the land of 8 figure incomes, personal trainers, and private jets.
"Look--the man from Along Came Polly who didn't wash his hands in the restroom says the Big Three sucks! Let's price out Hondas instead." For whatever reason, an actor's comments carry a great deal of influence in the minds of some. "Did you hear what the guy who played the pedophile scout leader in the SNL sketch said about the Big 3? Think I'll look at the new Toyota Tundra." What spews from your big pie hole affects the livelihood of my family, friends, coworkers, surrounding neighborhoods, local and nationwide economy. With no Big 3, and no manufacturing infrastructure, we more or less lose our middle class. Be careful--these are the people whose hard-earned dollars fill the box office tills for your films, and purchase the products from the sponsors of your little half hour fun time. Shut your big, overpaid yapper.
First, you present yourself as some sort of industry expert because you were once a GM spokesperson in some silly Tahoe commercials back in the early 1990's. At the same time, you make it clear that Big 3 products are inferior, and have been for 30 years. You took a big paycheck to tell people to buy a product that you evidently, did not truly believe in. THAT, plus a few acting lessons, makes you some sort of automotive expert--someone whose opinions regarding products, and industries, and environment, carry a lot of weight. Do you have opinions about diet and exercise? Maybe you have a killer maple bourbon tilapia recipe that you'd like to share? What other products have you blindly endorsed (Hulu?), and who's more credible--Mr. Baldwin or a tabloid article about Mr. Baldwin? Shut your big, overpaid yapper.
Next, you state that you feel bad for the men and women of Detroit. Then you state that it would be best to let the Big 3 run into the ground, based on the management decisions of the past 30 years--the same Big 3 who stepped up during wartime to protect our freedom. The same Big 3 who wrote you a big Tahoe endorsement check to help resuscitate your career after The Marrying Man.. On behalf of everyone here at Chrysler and its suppliers, carrying three and four jobs, trying to make it through the economic downturn, because the average guy can’t get a loan to buy a Chrysler (by the way, we’re not dead--we're still fighting), thanks for the dagger. Thanks for kicking us while we're down. Any other nuggets of wisdom from the opinionated puppet? Shut your big, overpaid yapper.
Sadly, what you say influences the buying decisions of some people. While I appreciate your deep-seated concern, you’re not really helping the situation. Not everybody wants, or can afford a car that needs a new $3000 battery every few years--one whose battery production melts a decent-sized hole in the o-zone, and requires mining of lithium from rainforests. But your carbon footprint looks nice as you drive your little hybrid to your private jet hanger, so you can fly to and from New York to tape your little laugh-tracky sitcom. Shut your big, overpaid yapper.
Mr. Baldwin, Alec, with all due respect, shut the hell up. You get paid to put on makeup and read other peoples’ words into a camera for our amusement. You are nothing more than a modern day court jester--a marionette, if you will. I used to think you were funny. Now I look at the TV and all I see is an opinionated sellout whose characters are all starting to look the same. Should we pull the plug on Alec Baldwin? I don't really think so--Great Balls of Fire was a bit questionable, but overall, you've done some solid work. Shut your big, overpaid yapper.
Oh and one more thing--"Ford has cancer"? Here's a little tip for you--people fighting cancer, cancer survivors, and families and friends affected by cancer really don't care for insensitive cancer metaphors. Stick to the script--don't veer away from whatever the writers give you. If we want any more automotive advice, we’ll ask you. Or Paris Hilton. Or the fellow who played Screech on Saved By the Bell. In the meantime, shut your big, overpaid yapper.
Sincerely,
Jerry Herman
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The Rise and Fall of the Big 3
Alec Baldwin May 17, 2009
When I was growing up, some kids dreamed of owning cars like a Trans Am, Camaro, Firebird, Corvette, Chevelle or GTO. Stock or tricked out, owning one of the fastest street cars that American automakers turned out was a dream come true. Mustangs were for the West Coast. Chevy ruled the road on Long Island in the1960's and 70's.
Back then, in the middle class neighborhood where I grew up, foreign cars were for foreigners. As fuel economy began to become an issue, NOBODY in my neighborhood gave a thought to buying a Japanese car. Nobody. OPEC appeared and gas shortages came and went. You went Ford, Chevy, Chrysler. That was it. I have a feeling that it was like that in most American middle class neighborhoods back then.
The fact that we have arrived where were are now is painful. Americans, who are being asked to invest billions upon billions of dollars in US automakers and their employees' futures, have already been investing in those companies, against their better interests, for decades. Now Chrysler is dead, GM is on critical life support and Ford has cancer but may beat it.
What do you care?
The heads of these corporations did not spend the last thirty years lying in bed each night, sleepless. They did not turn their spouses in the wee hours and say, "How do I serve the automotive needs of the American public and better protect their health and safety AND help them conserve energy?" They never said that.
Instead, they spent billions of dollars attempting to bribe the Congress to avoid putting in seat belts and air bags, installing catalytic converters and reaching more ambitious fuel efficiency standards. For the most part, they succeeded. Congress approached those issues with the same combination of sentiment, fealty and fear that Detroit's customers accepted. It was said to be "bad for Detroit." Little did we know that falling for that bull for so long was what was bad for Detroit. Now, the American automotive industry, once the industrial pride of this country and a source of so many great paying jobs that changed the economic fortunes of millions of Americans in assembly, parts, dealerships and service, is about to go away.
What do you care?
I feel horribly for every single man and woman who will suffer as the result of this heartbreaking turn of events. I was the voice of Chevy Tahoe TV spots for five years in the early 90's. I drove a Tahoe then and loved it. Now, I drive a Prius.
I've owned Mercs, Chevys, Fords and Jeeps. I'm in the market for a new car now. I'll probably get a hybrid from a Japanese company, manufactured at a transplant factory in the American South. (Read the excellent recent article in the New Yorker by Peter Boyer about the path the Big Three and the UAW took to get here.) I'd like to buy an American car, but I'd feel like a fool doing that now. The leadership of the biggest automakers made sure of that.
There can be only one legitimate response to this crisis. Let energy conservation and fuel efficiency rule the day. Let the carmakers go under. In the same way we have subsidized Big Oil by destabilizing the governments of petroleum rich countries, or outright invading them, we have subsidized Detroit long enough. Just as every barrel of oil is undervalued because we do not factor in that portion of the defense budget that helped bring that oil to market, so we have undervalued our government's, and therefore our, complicity in producing cars that not only were inferior, but drove Detroit itself right off a cliff.
From the ashes of such great innovation, hard work, beautiful design and extraordinary branding-as-myth-making, let's have better cars.
From the ashes of arrogance, greed and corporate cowardice, let's have better cars.
Until then, pull the plug.
5.20.2009
5.19.2009
Truth: Shut Up Dino
They say never talk politics with your friends or family. Never talk religion with your friends or family. Inevitably if you do, you'll end up losing your friends and family.
While I understand that, I don't think it jives or really makes sense. Your family is your family no matter what. If your friends dis you because they don't agree with you, what kind of friends are they?
Speak your mind, speak it often. That's not to say you shouldn't use tact, or even sometimes just keep quiet. But if people don't know what you stand for on issues or in life, what's the point of having a stand? You don't have to be argumentative, you don't have to debate. Just speak your mind and be heard.
All too often people shy and run away if I have an opinion on something. More often than not, I'll keep quiet so they don't run away.
"If you don't know, the thing to do is not to get scared, but to learn."
— Ayn Rand
Truth - A Plan For Stamps
This just in from the Raving Loon. Her take on how the Post Office can save some coin:
Mail volume is dropping, and the government is in full denial. Email and the internet have replaced most mail. Credit card offers are practically nil now that they're getting free government money and don't have to rely on our interest payments for revenue. The US Postal Service ought to do the following:
1) Lay off 50% of their postal delivery workforce.
2) Cut mail delivery service to 3 days per week at each household.
3) Designate each delivery route as a Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday.
Stamp prices could drop to $0.25 again under this plan.
Mail volume is dropping, and the government is in full denial. Email and the internet have replaced most mail. Credit card offers are practically nil now that they're getting free government money and don't have to rely on our interest payments for revenue. The US Postal Service ought to do the following:
1) Lay off 50% of their postal delivery workforce.
2) Cut mail delivery service to 3 days per week at each household.
3) Designate each delivery route as a Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday.
Stamp prices could drop to $0.25 again under this plan.
5.18.2009
Chicks - What?
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. This guy I know writes me this about Richard Marxx:
"Listen to the man's voice...his ballads were quite unbelievable...he is
awesome though. A awesome songwriter for many others too."
The music snob in me came out and wanted to bitch slap him. Richard Marxx, are you kidding me? Come on.
What do you do when someone gives you this? Where do you go with it? How do you educate them? Do you ignore them? Do you just shutter? These are the type of guys who think Celine Dion is good and Josh Grodin is great. I'm at a total loss.
Help!
"Listen to the man's voice...his ballads were quite unbelievable...he is
awesome though. A awesome songwriter for many others too."
The music snob in me came out and wanted to bitch slap him. Richard Marxx, are you kidding me? Come on.
What do you do when someone gives you this? Where do you go with it? How do you educate them? Do you ignore them? Do you just shutter? These are the type of guys who think Celine Dion is good and Josh Grodin is great. I'm at a total loss.
Help!
Love Mail Hate Mail 51809
LOVE MAIL
Once again you made my morning. you are just naturally funny. I'm in love!!!! i've accepted the fact that
you don't talk sports with chicks, maybe your scared we know more than you. LOL oh crap i shouldn't put that. sorry!! forgive me
Man the things you come up with on your status,lmao
You're amazing - How do you come up with this stuff? You make me smile everyday, thanks for that :)
Hate Mail
You should talk sports with chicks....some of us love it and can actually be quite knowledgable...LOL
How do people live with you?? or do you live alone...
Once again you made my morning. you are just naturally funny. I'm in love!!!! i've accepted the fact that
you don't talk sports with chicks, maybe your scared we know more than you. LOL oh crap i shouldn't put that. sorry!! forgive me
Man the things you come up with on your status,lmao
You're amazing - How do you come up with this stuff? You make me smile everyday, thanks for that :)
Hate Mail
You should talk sports with chicks....some of us love it and can actually be quite knowledgable...LOL
How do people live with you?? or do you live alone...
5.17.2009
A.D.D. Rumblings No. 51709
1. Can anyone explain to me the allure of watching American Idol? Am I some sort of freak who doesn't get it? Because I just don't get it. I don't understand the pompous contrived hype of it all. I don't understand how I'm not supposed to be annoyed when I confront a group of guys talking about it. I just stare and shake my head in disbelief. I want to talk about the game last night or the new Camaro, and some guy is talking about who got knocked off American Idol. Just shoot me.
2. A cougar is a woman in her 40's dating a younger man. Now there is a new classification called Puma - women in their 30's dating younger men. This is also known as Cougars in training. On the flip side, older men dating younger women is known as cool. I believe their classification is called NORMAL.
3. Is an argument good every once in a while to maintain a healthy relationship? All too often someone will tell me that they never argue with their partner. I shake my head and think, they are destined to fail. Also is it a good or bad idea to talk about past relationships with your partner? Some say good, some say bad. What do you think?
5. There's a new Barbie doll out that comes with tattoo stickers you can add to it. Yes you can apply a tramp stamp sticker to a Barbie doll. Oh that's real nice for the youngsters out there. Maybe I'm too old fashioned or something? I don't get it.
4. U.S. Postal stamps are going up to 44 cents. The Post Office says this will add $3 on average to each household. So the additional $14 Obama put in your check every week, is actually less because the Post Office gets some of it back. You see they get you somehow. Illusions..smoke and mirrors...spin. If more people are using online services for their bills, why does the cost of stamps continue to rise?
6. Most people enjoy Spring and Fall in the Midwest. It's not very cold, it's not very hot. For me while the weather looks nice it does not feel nice. I'm stuck with tweener clothes. I'm either too hot or too cold, because the weather changes from different times of the day. If I go in my car, I need to take off clothing, but cant have my window down because it's too cold. It's most annoying. Give me shorts and a tshirt in mid-July and I'm happy. This tweener weather is for the birds.
7. When I went to my class reunion, we had a photo collage made up of deceased classmates. Well it turns out that a person on that collage was not deceased. She's alive and well, and it was an error. The invitation sent to her residence was returned as deceased since she moved away. A complete mistake! Needless to say, most classmates still don't know she's alive, but will be glad to know once they find out. What a pleasant surprise and a very big oops!
[ This blog is brought to you by the word blepharospasm and the number 35 ]
8. Dodger Outfield Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games by MLB for failing a drug test. As you know I love baseball, but I can't wrap my mind around these cheaters. It really bothers me to no end. I hate it, I hate it, I hate it. I know it's a business, but why be stupid? A potential Hall of Fame player throwing it all away for what? What a dumb jerk. I never liked the guy, I thought he had a 2 cent head, and was lazy.
9. What is the point of laugh tracks on sitcoms? Are they really needed? Do we not know when something is funny? Do we have to be told when to laugh? If you have to be told when to laugh, then it must not be that funny. Ban the laugh tracks! If I'm surfing the tube, and a show pops up with a laugh track, I'm moving on.
10. If I hear one more person tell me how proud they are for their sports teams trying, I'm going to jump off a bridge. Every time a team loses in the playoffs, not only do we have to listen to coaches and players give their usual cliche speeches, we have to hear fans say this drivel. Stop it, it's completely lame. It's just some justification on your part to not be so sad. Suck it up, your team lost. Go cry loser.
2. A cougar is a woman in her 40's dating a younger man. Now there is a new classification called Puma - women in their 30's dating younger men. This is also known as Cougars in training. On the flip side, older men dating younger women is known as cool. I believe their classification is called NORMAL.
3. Is an argument good every once in a while to maintain a healthy relationship? All too often someone will tell me that they never argue with their partner. I shake my head and think, they are destined to fail. Also is it a good or bad idea to talk about past relationships with your partner? Some say good, some say bad. What do you think?
5. There's a new Barbie doll out that comes with tattoo stickers you can add to it. Yes you can apply a tramp stamp sticker to a Barbie doll. Oh that's real nice for the youngsters out there. Maybe I'm too old fashioned or something? I don't get it.
4. U.S. Postal stamps are going up to 44 cents. The Post Office says this will add $3 on average to each household. So the additional $14 Obama put in your check every week, is actually less because the Post Office gets some of it back. You see they get you somehow. Illusions..smoke and mirrors...spin. If more people are using online services for their bills, why does the cost of stamps continue to rise?
6. Most people enjoy Spring and Fall in the Midwest. It's not very cold, it's not very hot. For me while the weather looks nice it does not feel nice. I'm stuck with tweener clothes. I'm either too hot or too cold, because the weather changes from different times of the day. If I go in my car, I need to take off clothing, but cant have my window down because it's too cold. It's most annoying. Give me shorts and a tshirt in mid-July and I'm happy. This tweener weather is for the birds.
7. When I went to my class reunion, we had a photo collage made up of deceased classmates. Well it turns out that a person on that collage was not deceased. She's alive and well, and it was an error. The invitation sent to her residence was returned as deceased since she moved away. A complete mistake! Needless to say, most classmates still don't know she's alive, but will be glad to know once they find out. What a pleasant surprise and a very big oops!
[ This blog is brought to you by the word blepharospasm and the number 35 ]
8. Dodger Outfield Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games by MLB for failing a drug test. As you know I love baseball, but I can't wrap my mind around these cheaters. It really bothers me to no end. I hate it, I hate it, I hate it. I know it's a business, but why be stupid? A potential Hall of Fame player throwing it all away for what? What a dumb jerk. I never liked the guy, I thought he had a 2 cent head, and was lazy.
9. What is the point of laugh tracks on sitcoms? Are they really needed? Do we not know when something is funny? Do we have to be told when to laugh? If you have to be told when to laugh, then it must not be that funny. Ban the laugh tracks! If I'm surfing the tube, and a show pops up with a laugh track, I'm moving on.
10. If I hear one more person tell me how proud they are for their sports teams trying, I'm going to jump off a bridge. Every time a team loses in the playoffs, not only do we have to listen to coaches and players give their usual cliche speeches, we have to hear fans say this drivel. Stop it, it's completely lame. It's just some justification on your part to not be so sad. Suck it up, your team lost. Go cry loser.
5.16.2009
Truth: What does what you drive say about you?
What does what you drive say about you? Or doesnt it matter?
Mariana It says plenty. It says I'm a broke-ass single mom barely getting by!
Julie Doesn't matter...as long as it's clean and doesn't break down while I'm in it as a driver or a passenger :)
Marshall It says the same thing about me that I say about it "Everything you need and nothng you don't"
James That he is a thrifty cheap SOB and allows him to buy what he really want to drive/ride which is Old Balloon Bikes from the 1930's - 1950's. Guess I need to get a life...
Joahna a paid off slightly used Jag. Hm, what was the question again?
Lorna It says I live close to work, because it only takes about 7 minutes, with 2, maybe 3 traffic lights.
Rina Yes it does matter - you can tell a lot about a person by what they drive - for instance, a guy who drives a big-ass Hummer is obviously compensating for something....
Lorna And yes, it matters! Gas is a buck a litre still!
April you're all about ''status'' in your last couple questions - question should include if ''money was no object what would you drive''? that's a whole different spin & yet a variety of answers.... just sayin' again. what does driving a GMC Acadia say about me? enough room room to carpool 5 kids around w/o having to drive a minivan..... again!
Sue I hope not. Long live the Hoopty!
Denise Mine says its paid off and all mine and I'm gonna drive it for as long as possible
April did i mention - used acadia
Rain it is a subway car and it says I live in Brooklyn.
Sarah Mac Out here it seems like people are SO flashy!!! And I am talking 20's early 30's with the Escalades and the Range Rover's..rims and all decked out! I have such a hard time with flashy people....
Sandi I hear ya Mariana...me too! My blue Suzuki wagon says I choose to pay cash for a car so I don't have a car payment!
Ryan My ride says I'm a hamburger farmer. 4WD truck with cow pie splatters in the wheel wells, and enough power to drag the stock trailer around.
Vikki It says I need to get dirty every once in a while.....
Theresa It says nothing. I have had several very differenet vehicles and I'm still me.
Jerod It says I bought the right vehicle to stick with for awhile... 268,000 miles and going. (knock on wood!)
Shavon It says "Im mobile!"
Chet, the JEEP is the QUEEN of mileage and hard work. No complaints from your wife!
Sue Mazzola I can drive 250 yards...intimidated? LOL
Amie Hill My Mustang says I'm a Detroit chick...suck it.
Sherry I couldn't agree with u more Theresa =)
Lp Kim It can say alot, and people do form opinions...most people with new/newer cars don't own them, they lease. Mine says I'm smart,pretty (red), aware of energy and American baby!I own a perfect condition 4yr old Saturn.
James L My ten year old Dodge Ram says I can haul crap AND I dont have a payment.
Tracey Too funny! hahahaha
Darlene I grew up in a car family...hung out at car shows, race tracks, body shops, dealerships, swap meets, I have worked in a detailing shop, and I have untaped cars after they have come out of the paint booth. They mean nothing to me other than being a means of getting you where you are going.
But I will compliment someone on their car if it is obvious that they are proud of it.
And Dino, I think I you should get a silver SUV.
Tracey Darlene, where is the best place to look for a used car for a 17 yr. old, sounds like you have alot of experience.
Chicky how CLICHE!
Steve I drive a government car...secret squirrel police LOL
Darlene Tracey I go see my uncle, he has a dealership. Or it's a word of mouth thing, get your dad to look at it first.
Tracey Looking for a used car is a pain, have to be careful who ya buy from. Im looking for my daughter, hopefully we find the right car : )
Mary If my car could talk, it would say "Mary drives this car because her dad thought she needed to grow up and drive an adult car. Notice that I do not have a 'I Love Dorks' sticker on my rear window." Progress!
Kait I don't think it says much, but it does says at least something. Mine, for instance, says I may be a biker..
Sandra hummmmmmmmmm it could sy alot i drive economical Dodge stratus good car gas saver tell me what that says about me
Babs I drive it because I like it.
Kathy the Focus says we are a thrifty family, watching the budget, and the Explorer says that we wanted something big enough to haul the family camper throughout the summer to hang with our camping buddies...I guess they both say family is important...
Teri Mine says "got smart before the gas prices got too high." Its my second Neon; had one before my SUV craze and now this one. I don't think a car matters as long as it is "cared for" without a loud muffler, dripping fluids and there is an attempt to keep it cleaned up.
Chris I believe that the upkeep of your vehicle (Is it full of fast food bags and pop cans... or is it sparklin clean and smells good when you get in?) says more about the person than the color, make or model.
Jennifer I think if you drive something that costs too much for you it says you are stupid and vain.
Jenny It shouldn't matter.. I drive a cadillac cts though. mmmmm see now you have me thinking!
Mariana It says plenty. It says I'm a broke-ass single mom barely getting by!
Julie Doesn't matter...as long as it's clean and doesn't break down while I'm in it as a driver or a passenger :)
Marshall It says the same thing about me that I say about it "Everything you need and nothng you don't"
James That he is a thrifty cheap SOB and allows him to buy what he really want to drive/ride which is Old Balloon Bikes from the 1930's - 1950's. Guess I need to get a life...
Joahna a paid off slightly used Jag. Hm, what was the question again?
Lorna It says I live close to work, because it only takes about 7 minutes, with 2, maybe 3 traffic lights.
Rina Yes it does matter - you can tell a lot about a person by what they drive - for instance, a guy who drives a big-ass Hummer is obviously compensating for something....
Lorna And yes, it matters! Gas is a buck a litre still!
April you're all about ''status'' in your last couple questions - question should include if ''money was no object what would you drive''? that's a whole different spin & yet a variety of answers.... just sayin' again. what does driving a GMC Acadia say about me? enough room room to carpool 5 kids around w/o having to drive a minivan..... again!
Sue I hope not. Long live the Hoopty!
Denise Mine says its paid off and all mine and I'm gonna drive it for as long as possible
April did i mention - used acadia
Rain it is a subway car and it says I live in Brooklyn.
Sarah Mac Out here it seems like people are SO flashy!!! And I am talking 20's early 30's with the Escalades and the Range Rover's..rims and all decked out! I have such a hard time with flashy people....
Sandi I hear ya Mariana...me too! My blue Suzuki wagon says I choose to pay cash for a car so I don't have a car payment!
Ryan My ride says I'm a hamburger farmer. 4WD truck with cow pie splatters in the wheel wells, and enough power to drag the stock trailer around.
Vikki It says I need to get dirty every once in a while.....
Theresa It says nothing. I have had several very differenet vehicles and I'm still me.
Jerod It says I bought the right vehicle to stick with for awhile... 268,000 miles and going. (knock on wood!)
Shavon It says "Im mobile!"
Chet, the JEEP is the QUEEN of mileage and hard work. No complaints from your wife!
Sue Mazzola I can drive 250 yards...intimidated? LOL
Amie Hill My Mustang says I'm a Detroit chick...suck it.
Sherry I couldn't agree with u more Theresa =)
Lp Kim It can say alot, and people do form opinions...most people with new/newer cars don't own them, they lease. Mine says I'm smart,pretty (red), aware of energy and American baby!I own a perfect condition 4yr old Saturn.
James L My ten year old Dodge Ram says I can haul crap AND I dont have a payment.
Tracey Too funny! hahahaha
Darlene I grew up in a car family...hung out at car shows, race tracks, body shops, dealerships, swap meets, I have worked in a detailing shop, and I have untaped cars after they have come out of the paint booth. They mean nothing to me other than being a means of getting you where you are going.
But I will compliment someone on their car if it is obvious that they are proud of it.
And Dino, I think I you should get a silver SUV.
Tracey Darlene, where is the best place to look for a used car for a 17 yr. old, sounds like you have alot of experience.
Chicky how CLICHE!
Steve I drive a government car...secret squirrel police LOL
Darlene Tracey I go see my uncle, he has a dealership. Or it's a word of mouth thing, get your dad to look at it first.
Tracey Looking for a used car is a pain, have to be careful who ya buy from. Im looking for my daughter, hopefully we find the right car : )
Mary If my car could talk, it would say "Mary drives this car because her dad thought she needed to grow up and drive an adult car. Notice that I do not have a 'I Love Dorks' sticker on my rear window." Progress!
Kait I don't think it says much, but it does says at least something. Mine, for instance, says I may be a biker..
Sandra hummmmmmmmmm it could sy alot i drive economical Dodge stratus good car gas saver tell me what that says about me
Babs I drive it because I like it.
Kathy the Focus says we are a thrifty family, watching the budget, and the Explorer says that we wanted something big enough to haul the family camper throughout the summer to hang with our camping buddies...I guess they both say family is important...
Teri Mine says "got smart before the gas prices got too high." Its my second Neon; had one before my SUV craze and now this one. I don't think a car matters as long as it is "cared for" without a loud muffler, dripping fluids and there is an attempt to keep it cleaned up.
Chris I believe that the upkeep of your vehicle (Is it full of fast food bags and pop cans... or is it sparklin clean and smells good when you get in?) says more about the person than the color, make or model.
Jennifer I think if you drive something that costs too much for you it says you are stupid and vain.
Jenny It shouldn't matter.. I drive a cadillac cts though. mmmmm see now you have me thinking!
Truth: Herman - Letter to MDOT
Dear Michigan Department of Transportation,
I appreciate all road workers, and the peril involved in their jobs. Temperature extremes. Monotony. People driving through construction zones way too fast. Frustrated drivers expressing anger to the very workers who are fixing our roads. We all complain about construction. We all dislike long delays. There are healthy and unhealthy ways to deal with those feelings. What I saw the other day was downright inappropriate. I am infuriated.
My tax dollars are paying those workers to pave roads--not to express their personal views. As I was passing through a construction zone, I saw a man wearing the orange vest and helmet, presumably a road worker, staging a protest. He was posting a bright orange sign that read "END CONSTRUCTION". I could not believe it.
End construction? Just because that particular worker (let's call him “Frank”) is frustrated with his job? What if we followed through with his request? How soon before our roadways would be undriveable? Trucks would be unable to deliver products. The local and national economies would shut down. All because Frank is chapped about something.
If Frank's wife packs him a turkey sandwich, with the cheese-with-the-holes instead of the white-cheese-with-the-orange-outside, is he going to stage an "END LUNCH" protest?
If Frank pulls a hammy at the gym, is he going to stage an "END NAUTILUS" protest?
If Frank's coworkers play the warm water trick while he's napping at lunch, is he going to stage an "END THE SUMMER CAMP TRICK" protest?
Where does it end with Frank? I started thinking about it, what could make this guy so downtrodden? What could make him take on a project that, if successful, would render him and his coworkers unemployed? Then I remembered, not two days earlier, he was holding up a sign that read "SLOW".
I'm assuming Frank did something dumb--maybe two or three dumb things-- triggering the foreman to order Frank to hold up the sign for all to see. Didn't corporal punishment and scarlet lettering go out of style a hundred years ago? What's wrong with a private discussion? Maybe some training. Progress reports? Dock him an hour. Please rewrite the procedures to contain a more positive discipline program--something other than make Frank hold up that demeaning sign.
Maybe as punishment, you should have all of the “Franks” go around and swap out the “Bridge May Be Icy” signs in the warmer months,
In the meantime, maybe the new construction project should be "Rebuilding Frank's Esteem," so that his problems don't one day become our problems. What do you think?
Sincerely,
Jerry Herman
I appreciate all road workers, and the peril involved in their jobs. Temperature extremes. Monotony. People driving through construction zones way too fast. Frustrated drivers expressing anger to the very workers who are fixing our roads. We all complain about construction. We all dislike long delays. There are healthy and unhealthy ways to deal with those feelings. What I saw the other day was downright inappropriate. I am infuriated.
My tax dollars are paying those workers to pave roads--not to express their personal views. As I was passing through a construction zone, I saw a man wearing the orange vest and helmet, presumably a road worker, staging a protest. He was posting a bright orange sign that read "END CONSTRUCTION". I could not believe it.
End construction? Just because that particular worker (let's call him “Frank”) is frustrated with his job? What if we followed through with his request? How soon before our roadways would be undriveable? Trucks would be unable to deliver products. The local and national economies would shut down. All because Frank is chapped about something.
If Frank's wife packs him a turkey sandwich, with the cheese-with-the-holes instead of the white-cheese-with-the-orange-outside, is he going to stage an "END LUNCH" protest?
If Frank pulls a hammy at the gym, is he going to stage an "END NAUTILUS" protest?
If Frank's coworkers play the warm water trick while he's napping at lunch, is he going to stage an "END THE SUMMER CAMP TRICK" protest?
Where does it end with Frank? I started thinking about it, what could make this guy so downtrodden? What could make him take on a project that, if successful, would render him and his coworkers unemployed? Then I remembered, not two days earlier, he was holding up a sign that read "SLOW".
I'm assuming Frank did something dumb--maybe two or three dumb things-- triggering the foreman to order Frank to hold up the sign for all to see. Didn't corporal punishment and scarlet lettering go out of style a hundred years ago? What's wrong with a private discussion? Maybe some training. Progress reports? Dock him an hour. Please rewrite the procedures to contain a more positive discipline program--something other than make Frank hold up that demeaning sign.
Maybe as punishment, you should have all of the “Franks” go around and swap out the “Bridge May Be Icy” signs in the warmer months,
In the meantime, maybe the new construction project should be "Rebuilding Frank's Esteem," so that his problems don't one day become our problems. What do you think?
Sincerely,
Jerry Herman
5.15.2009
Sports: Red Wings - Never Easy
No matter how good the Red Wings are in any given season, they never seem to have a series in the bag. Even when they sweep teams, it just doesnt seem easy. Overtime games, one goal games, fluke goals etc. Something always makes you shake your head and freak out. It's never easy. I still get that nervous feeling no matter how much time is left. Very nervous. Not as bad as my friend Eric who has been known to hide in a close rocking himself back and fourth until the game is over. Now that's nervous!
I've been watching playoff hockey since 1976. There's no doubt that the hockey playoffs are the best in all of sport. Nothing comes close.
Go Wings!
5.14.2009
Truth: Does What You Wear Matter?
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. From my Facebook Question of the Day: Does what you wear matter?
Hockey Dino Saw a person cutting the lawn in their pajamas. People at church wearing shorts. What do you think?
Tracy Of course
Holly Shay sadly 1st impressions begin with how you present yourself on the outside
Bryan me personally i wear regular clothes and a watchcap to church every time i go, i will take off my hat only during prayers, i don't understand while people don't like me for it. all that really matters is your the condition of your heart to worship.idk about cutting lawn in pajamas, i see nothing wrong with it though. :)
Marshall sad but true Holly as first impressions are often incorrect.
Mark the question to you Dino is why not! better yet why do you need to where suits to church! who are you trying to empress!! If its God (as they say) (trying to be neutral here) I don't think he cares what you look like! It's what you do!
Hockey Dino Regardless of first impressions...does it matter what you wear to certain functions or in public?
Hockey Dino If I wore a suit to church, I wouldnt be trying to impress anyone. I'm not trying to impress anyone when I wear a suit to a wedding either. Would you wear shorts and a t-shirt to a wedding? Why/why not?
Holly Shay The church thing is about respect not fashion. It's respectful to TRY to look your best. Not the place to rock out with your...well you know what... out!
Meri Yes, it matters. Comfort is as important as style.
Melanie I have mixed feelings about church. I have wore jeans and a blouse to church and feel guilty and out of place. While no one has commented to me, I just don't feel right. It is after all Gods house, if I knew Jesus was going to be there in the flesh, would I wear jeans to meet him...probably not. On the other hand I think it is most important that you go, regardless of wardrobe. As far as cutting the lawn, who cares, just cover anything you don't want chopped off in a mower accident!!
Kimberly Hey... at least they are there right?
Bryan well then again, if i were meeting Jesus in the flesh, i wouldn't give a crap about what im wearing, i would rush out ASAP to meet him, heck i wouldn't really care if i was in pajams, jeans, w/e!
Layla Here I go disagreeing again...I don't think what you wear to church should matter at all. I know a handful of people who felt better going to church knowing I would wear jeans because it made them feel better because they simply didn't have "church clothes". Should they not go then? Not everyone has a wardrobe for everything. And don't forget the homeless guy with the stocking hat and sweat pants who sang his heart out in the front row. Just sayin...
Marshall Good point Layla. I guess another variant of the question would be "Does it matter what a person that has a wardrobe for everything wears?"
Julie i agree with holly, it's a respect thing....but on the other side, god sees you naked...i think what you wear says what you think abut yourself. pj's to cut the lawn, who cares? comfort means something different to everyone.
Karen Years ago a wonderful priest told us that God does not care what a person wears to church as long as they go.
Layla Maybe it just depends on who you're trying to impress :-\ Cuz with God, I don't think he cares. And at my wedding, I would not care. But some people do so dress to respect them. I do, however, have a family friend who always wears jeans and a harley T to EVERYTHING and I wouldn't want him any other way.
William If I have to see someone cutting grass they ought to be dressed more in a skimpy style than pj's. Unless its a dude. Then he ought to be looking for someone to do his grass for him.
Shorts at general church without a dress code? Who cares. Its possible his God ain't big enough to dress him any other way? Or maybe his God looks to see the mind, will... Read More
Jennifer First impressions are the most important but it's really the person that matters and not what their wearing. I personally like to dress nice but do have off days. God doesn't care what you wear to Church. Growing up there was a guy in our neighborhood that would wear an Indian loincloth when he would cut the grass!!
Layla Has anyone thought about how dirty Jesus' feet must have been? lol seriously. I have 'feet' issues. They scare me like clowns and birds! Sorry to go off subject Dino lol
Julie well said wbw...
William B If I remember right, doesn't James adDress this matter fairly well?
Hockey Dino When you walk on water your feet get clean. Like me
William B Dat's rite. Like Dino.
Layla I did not think of that! But wouldn't that only be the bottom of his feet? Why splash when you don't have to? Okay...am I the only one that wants an indian loin cloth now?
William towels work too!
Marshall as long as you are not walking on dirty water
Julie no, i want a loin cloth too! me jane!
Hugh "Church" buildings are of man---they are not God's house but a building to represent such..God has his house. where did Jesus preach? He preached outside not in a building, not in a temple. Those places were corrupt. Who were Jesus' disciples? Men that walked away from everything---All of their worldly possesions.
Is the same person who's ... Read More
Melissa The window of what's "acceptable" is pretty wide. If you care so little that you are outside of it, it's a reflection of the care you take for your life - at least at first impression. However everyone is entitled to off days.
Teri I am a jean and (t) shirt kind of girl. That is what I prefer. Always Levi's because the way they are cut fits my body the best and they make them long enough. If someone cannot look past my clothes because it is not how they think someone should appear, they are missing out on meeting someone who is funny, silly, giving and caring. The only thing ... Read More
Kait the rule about church clothes according to our priest is "wear your best" which means if you have a suit don't wear jeans and if jeans is the best you have no one will say anything. You are not trying to impress anyone, you're showing your attitude towards church, wedding or whatever event you go to by being dressed a certain way. I'm probably one ... Read More
Barb Nope. Not a bit, not to me anyway.
Linda i find it funny when i go to the grocery store (Publix) and see people dressed as if they were going to church. they look like they spent 3 hours getting ready to buy bread , meat and eggs. people, it's a grocery store! i don't mow the lawn in pj's... i wouldn't want grass stains on my purties! i don't feel a need to put my face on just to go purchase some eggs or toiletries, and i don't go to church in my shorts. there is a time and place for everything. dress for the occasion i say!
Linda i think i would pay cash to see certain men mowing the lawn in a loincloth...
Julie i know, right? like dino ;)
Cindy depends! where am I going?
April you all jumped the shark - lol
Julie I'd like to weigh in with my 2 cents...YES, it matters what we wear! It not only matters in how others perceive you (and do you really not care?), but in how you feel about yourself. When you slop around in ratty sweatpants and a stained t-shirt, do you feel good? Do you have energy? When you know you look good, you truly FEEL better! I've seen ... Read More
Marshall Its questions like these that make Dino such a master. General questions take on a life of their own and continue to evoke responses thru all of the twists and turns.....Dino conveniently exits thru the side door with a big ass smile on his face.
Rina Yes.
Julie he is the master baiter, has us hook line and sinker...
Theresa I believe everyone reserves the right to dress as they wish. And I reserve the right to point and laugh. I have 2 daughters who have that inborn sense of style. My other child is trying to bring back grunge. I love them all.
Julie let's get back to dino mowing the lawn in a loincloth...
April g-string maybe? with a push mower
Deanna Depends on what you wear, where!
Julie april, so dig you!
Erica Shouldn't. Unfortunately to most it does. I don't care what you wear just be a man and be respectful...and hey, if you want to 'wear' your birthday suite that's okay too!
Melody absolutely. what you wear 100% matters. people judge you within 3 seconds of seeing you, and it takes a lot to recover from something like that. I know people say "i dont care what other people think or how i look" but that's bull, because you yourself think and care about how other people look. That's like saying "looks dont matter", which is also bull. Looks aren't EVERYTHING but they sure are something...
Nicol of course...Dino ,where do you get those questions from?
Jennifer We live in a society where people are expected to uphold certain standards of dress. I am not saying I agree with it all of the time, but people do tend to make assumptions about who you are, your lifestyle and your molal status based soley on your dress. Sometimes I think I am a fashion snob because I hate seeing women "dress up" when on their feet they are wearing $3 Wal-mart lflip-flops.
Jennifer That was supposed to be "moral" not molal ... :)
Dean You know what they say, If you look good, you feel good.
Babs I remember reading an email about a man who was so appalled at a man who was so dusty and dirty at church, his shoes so dirty. The man was apologizing since he didn't have a ride and he had to walk so far; and the man was so ashamed of himself for thinking bad of the man. And thinking years ago how ladies never went anywhere without a hat on; a man... Read More
Darlene The original question, does what you wear matter? Indeed it does, as it is part of the first impression along with good grooming and manners. The price tag on garments or whether they are fashionable mean nothing to me. the amount of effort put into your appearance speaks volumes about your own self worth and whether the place you are going is ... Read More
Julie Here here Darlene....I'm in your corner
Julz To who?
Lp Kim First impressions can be lasting impressions, whatever you wear. Labels mean alot to some people. Designer clothes,cars... blah, blah, blah...like cell phones for instance (touch anyones's nerve?). "Church" clothes originally meant just to present YOUR best to the Lord, and everyone's Best is different according to their means. Trying to keep up with the Jones'es....I've been to grocery stores dressed to the nines (going/coming from somewhere), as well as jeans (not a sweats person), not always in make-up or hair done (god forbid! I am a Hairstylis!). Being neat and clean counts for alot. But what do you do, if you're in the middle of some project, have to run to home depot, and look like hell?
Hockey Dino Saw a person cutting the lawn in their pajamas. People at church wearing shorts. What do you think?
Tracy Of course
Holly Shay sadly 1st impressions begin with how you present yourself on the outside
Bryan me personally i wear regular clothes and a watchcap to church every time i go, i will take off my hat only during prayers, i don't understand while people don't like me for it. all that really matters is your the condition of your heart to worship.idk about cutting lawn in pajamas, i see nothing wrong with it though. :)
Marshall sad but true Holly as first impressions are often incorrect.
Mark the question to you Dino is why not! better yet why do you need to where suits to church! who are you trying to empress!! If its God (as they say) (trying to be neutral here) I don't think he cares what you look like! It's what you do!
Hockey Dino Regardless of first impressions...does it matter what you wear to certain functions or in public?
Hockey Dino If I wore a suit to church, I wouldnt be trying to impress anyone. I'm not trying to impress anyone when I wear a suit to a wedding either. Would you wear shorts and a t-shirt to a wedding? Why/why not?
Holly Shay The church thing is about respect not fashion. It's respectful to TRY to look your best. Not the place to rock out with your...well you know what... out!
Meri Yes, it matters. Comfort is as important as style.
Melanie I have mixed feelings about church. I have wore jeans and a blouse to church and feel guilty and out of place. While no one has commented to me, I just don't feel right. It is after all Gods house, if I knew Jesus was going to be there in the flesh, would I wear jeans to meet him...probably not. On the other hand I think it is most important that you go, regardless of wardrobe. As far as cutting the lawn, who cares, just cover anything you don't want chopped off in a mower accident!!
Kimberly Hey... at least they are there right?
Bryan well then again, if i were meeting Jesus in the flesh, i wouldn't give a crap about what im wearing, i would rush out ASAP to meet him, heck i wouldn't really care if i was in pajams, jeans, w/e!
Layla Here I go disagreeing again...I don't think what you wear to church should matter at all. I know a handful of people who felt better going to church knowing I would wear jeans because it made them feel better because they simply didn't have "church clothes". Should they not go then? Not everyone has a wardrobe for everything. And don't forget the homeless guy with the stocking hat and sweat pants who sang his heart out in the front row. Just sayin...
Marshall Good point Layla. I guess another variant of the question would be "Does it matter what a person that has a wardrobe for everything wears?"
Julie i agree with holly, it's a respect thing....but on the other side, god sees you naked...i think what you wear says what you think abut yourself. pj's to cut the lawn, who cares? comfort means something different to everyone.
Karen Years ago a wonderful priest told us that God does not care what a person wears to church as long as they go.
Layla Maybe it just depends on who you're trying to impress :-\ Cuz with God, I don't think he cares. And at my wedding, I would not care. But some people do so dress to respect them. I do, however, have a family friend who always wears jeans and a harley T to EVERYTHING and I wouldn't want him any other way.
William If I have to see someone cutting grass they ought to be dressed more in a skimpy style than pj's. Unless its a dude. Then he ought to be looking for someone to do his grass for him.
Shorts at general church without a dress code? Who cares. Its possible his God ain't big enough to dress him any other way? Or maybe his God looks to see the mind, will... Read More
Jennifer First impressions are the most important but it's really the person that matters and not what their wearing. I personally like to dress nice but do have off days. God doesn't care what you wear to Church. Growing up there was a guy in our neighborhood that would wear an Indian loincloth when he would cut the grass!!
Layla Has anyone thought about how dirty Jesus' feet must have been? lol seriously. I have 'feet' issues. They scare me like clowns and birds! Sorry to go off subject Dino lol
Julie well said wbw...
William B If I remember right, doesn't James adDress this matter fairly well?
Hockey Dino When you walk on water your feet get clean. Like me
William B Dat's rite. Like Dino.
Layla I did not think of that! But wouldn't that only be the bottom of his feet? Why splash when you don't have to? Okay...am I the only one that wants an indian loin cloth now?
William towels work too!
Marshall as long as you are not walking on dirty water
Julie no, i want a loin cloth too! me jane!
Hugh "Church" buildings are of man---they are not God's house but a building to represent such..God has his house. where did Jesus preach? He preached outside not in a building, not in a temple. Those places were corrupt. Who were Jesus' disciples? Men that walked away from everything---All of their worldly possesions.
Is the same person who's ... Read More
Melissa The window of what's "acceptable" is pretty wide. If you care so little that you are outside of it, it's a reflection of the care you take for your life - at least at first impression. However everyone is entitled to off days.
Teri I am a jean and (t) shirt kind of girl. That is what I prefer. Always Levi's because the way they are cut fits my body the best and they make them long enough. If someone cannot look past my clothes because it is not how they think someone should appear, they are missing out on meeting someone who is funny, silly, giving and caring. The only thing ... Read More
Kait the rule about church clothes according to our priest is "wear your best" which means if you have a suit don't wear jeans and if jeans is the best you have no one will say anything. You are not trying to impress anyone, you're showing your attitude towards church, wedding or whatever event you go to by being dressed a certain way. I'm probably one ... Read More
Barb Nope. Not a bit, not to me anyway.
Linda i find it funny when i go to the grocery store (Publix) and see people dressed as if they were going to church. they look like they spent 3 hours getting ready to buy bread , meat and eggs. people, it's a grocery store! i don't mow the lawn in pj's... i wouldn't want grass stains on my purties! i don't feel a need to put my face on just to go purchase some eggs or toiletries, and i don't go to church in my shorts. there is a time and place for everything. dress for the occasion i say!
Linda i think i would pay cash to see certain men mowing the lawn in a loincloth...
Julie i know, right? like dino ;)
Cindy depends! where am I going?
April you all jumped the shark - lol
Julie I'd like to weigh in with my 2 cents...YES, it matters what we wear! It not only matters in how others perceive you (and do you really not care?), but in how you feel about yourself. When you slop around in ratty sweatpants and a stained t-shirt, do you feel good? Do you have energy? When you know you look good, you truly FEEL better! I've seen ... Read More
Marshall Its questions like these that make Dino such a master. General questions take on a life of their own and continue to evoke responses thru all of the twists and turns.....Dino conveniently exits thru the side door with a big ass smile on his face.
Rina Yes.
Julie he is the master baiter, has us hook line and sinker...
Theresa I believe everyone reserves the right to dress as they wish. And I reserve the right to point and laugh. I have 2 daughters who have that inborn sense of style. My other child is trying to bring back grunge. I love them all.
Julie let's get back to dino mowing the lawn in a loincloth...
April g-string maybe? with a push mower
Deanna Depends on what you wear, where!
Julie april, so dig you!
Erica Shouldn't. Unfortunately to most it does. I don't care what you wear just be a man and be respectful...and hey, if you want to 'wear' your birthday suite that's okay too!
Melody absolutely. what you wear 100% matters. people judge you within 3 seconds of seeing you, and it takes a lot to recover from something like that. I know people say "i dont care what other people think or how i look" but that's bull, because you yourself think and care about how other people look. That's like saying "looks dont matter", which is also bull. Looks aren't EVERYTHING but they sure are something...
Nicol of course...Dino ,where do you get those questions from?
Jennifer We live in a society where people are expected to uphold certain standards of dress. I am not saying I agree with it all of the time, but people do tend to make assumptions about who you are, your lifestyle and your molal status based soley on your dress. Sometimes I think I am a fashion snob because I hate seeing women "dress up" when on their feet they are wearing $3 Wal-mart lflip-flops.
Jennifer That was supposed to be "moral" not molal ... :)
Dean You know what they say, If you look good, you feel good.
Babs I remember reading an email about a man who was so appalled at a man who was so dusty and dirty at church, his shoes so dirty. The man was apologizing since he didn't have a ride and he had to walk so far; and the man was so ashamed of himself for thinking bad of the man. And thinking years ago how ladies never went anywhere without a hat on; a man... Read More
Darlene The original question, does what you wear matter? Indeed it does, as it is part of the first impression along with good grooming and manners. The price tag on garments or whether they are fashionable mean nothing to me. the amount of effort put into your appearance speaks volumes about your own self worth and whether the place you are going is ... Read More
Julie Here here Darlene....I'm in your corner
Julz To who?
Lp Kim First impressions can be lasting impressions, whatever you wear. Labels mean alot to some people. Designer clothes,cars... blah, blah, blah...like cell phones for instance (touch anyones's nerve?). "Church" clothes originally meant just to present YOUR best to the Lord, and everyone's Best is different according to their means. Trying to keep up with the Jones'es....I've been to grocery stores dressed to the nines (going/coming from somewhere), as well as jeans (not a sweats person), not always in make-up or hair done (god forbid! I am a Hairstylis!). Being neat and clean counts for alot. But what do you do, if you're in the middle of some project, have to run to home depot, and look like hell?
5.13.2009
Liberty: Interesting Stats
700,000 people lost their jobs in the month of March.
$130,000,000,000.00 allocated to fight TWO wars.
$534,000,000,000.00 to maintain empire throughout the rest of the world via military bases.
$2,000,000,000,000.00 in spending that we have to print at the Federal Reserve and ask YOUR children to pay back through standard of living downgrades.
$21,000,000,000.00 To GM that will never be paid back.
$500,000,000.00 to Chrystler that will never be paid back.
Your Family's bill to pay the interest alone on this debt: $50,000.00
$130,000,000,000.00 allocated to fight TWO wars.
$534,000,000,000.00 to maintain empire throughout the rest of the world via military bases.
$2,000,000,000,000.00 in spending that we have to print at the Federal Reserve and ask YOUR children to pay back through standard of living downgrades.
$21,000,000,000.00 To GM that will never be paid back.
$500,000,000.00 to Chrystler that will never be paid back.
Your Family's bill to pay the interest alone on this debt: $50,000.00
5.12.2009
Truth: Required Reading
I hate to be socialistic, but this should be required reading. Especially for anyone aged 18 to 25 who are getting polluted with the liberal mindset of academia.
'Atlas Shrugged' author sees resurgence
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/books/04/27/ayn.rand.atlas.shrugged/index.html
Who is John Galt?
'Atlas Shrugged' author sees resurgence
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/books/04/27/ayn.rand.atlas.shrugged/index.html
Who is John Galt?
5.11.2009
5.09.2009
Truth: Exposed Wives
Old Wives' Tales Exposed
Do you know what health folklore is fact and what's fiction? By Patricia
King
At some point in your life, you realize that Mother mostly knows best, but some
of the things she taught you over the years weren't exactly on target. That
includes some of her medical advice, much of which she probably inherited from
her own mother. Read on to see what the experts have to say about which old
wives' tales are true wisdom and which are a bunch of baloney. (Send this
article to Mom when you're done!)
Old wives say: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Eating an apple is a great way to get essential nutrients into your diet, but
no more so than chowing down on other fruits or vegetables, according to Sharron
Coplin, a registered dietitian and professor of nutrition at Ohio State
University. Fresh produce contains antioxidants, which can lower your risk of
heart disease, stroke, cancer and other diseases. Sure, apples are good for you,
but oranges, bananas and mangoes would be just as effective at keeping the doc
at bay.
Final verdict: True
Old wives say: If you swallow gum, it takes seven years for your body to digest
it.
Nope, says Cynthia Yoshida, M.D., director of the Women's Gastrointestinal
Clinic at the University of Virginia. "If you swallow a tooth, a penny or
even gum, it goes right through your system," she says. "Although
it's sticky, gum does not attach itself to the well-lubricated lining of the
gastrointestinal tract."
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Sitting too close to the television is bad for your eyes.
Getting up close and personal with the tube isn't really harmful, says Anne
Sumers, M.D., a spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. "It
may fatigue your eyes temporarily, but it's not bad for them," she
says. "The same goes for reading without adequate light. The fact that
people's eyes get worse each year is simply attributable to the aging
eye."
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Fish is brain food.
"Fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, and that's
important in the development of the brain," says Coplin. Research shows
that fish eaters have less plaque in their arteries, so they have better blood
flow to the brain, which may be associated with better overall mental function.
In addition, fish contains important B vitamins that help with cognitive ability
and memory, says nutritionist Janine Whiteson, author of "Get a Real Food
Life."
Final verdict: True
Old wives say: You'll catch a cold if you go outside with wet hair.
This notion is malarkey, says to David Whitaker, D.O., an emergency medicine
physician in New Jersey. "Colds are caused only by viruses," he says.
Going outside with a soaking head (or forgetting your jacket on a chilly day)
isn't going to make you sick.
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Eat the crust of the bread -- it's especially good for you.
A crumb of bread crust has eight times the amount of cancer-fighting
antioxidants as a crumb from another part of the slice, according to a recent
study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. (However,
eating the crust won't turn your hair curly or your teeth whiter, as you may
have heard.)
Final verdict: True
Old wives say: Stress and spicy foods cause ulcers.
Overconsumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Advil
and Aleve, and the bacteria H. pylori are the two major causes of ulcers,
reports Dr. Yoshida. Stress and eating piquant foods can cause indigestion or
even acid reflux, but they don't create ulcers -- they just irritate them.
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Eating carrots is good for your eyes.
Mom had the right idea but the wrong vegetable. The nutrient lutein -- found in
small amounts in carrots -- has been shown to reduce the severity of the
age-related eye disease macular degeneration (one of the top causes of vision
loss). Broccoli, spinach and other green leafy vegetables are much better
sources.
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: You'll be healthier if your head points to the south when
you sleep.
This notion may get its basis from the Chinese practice of feng shui, the art
of arranging objects in your environment to achieve harmony in life. But
according to Whitaker, there's no need to bring a compass to the bedroom --
this tale isn't supported by medical fact.
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Don't cross your eyes; they'll stay that way.
You may look funny when you cross your eyes, but your pupils will be just fine,
says Dr. Sumers. People with perpetually crossed eyes aren't being punished
for making goofy faces. Rather, faulty messages from their brain cause these
individuals' eyes to be misaligned.
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Don't crack your knuckles -- it causes arthritis.
"The 'cracking' is actually caused by the bursting of a bubble of
nitrogen that forms inside the joint when the joint moves," says John
Klippel, M.D., medical director of the Arthritis Foundation. "Popping your
knuckles may be annoying to others, but it doesn't cause arthritis, enlarged
joints or musculoskeletal problems."
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: You'll go deaf listening to loud music.
Pumping up the volume can damage your inner ear, says Whitaker. A study from
the Institute of Laryngology and Otology at University College in London found
that 62% of nightclub regulars and 72% of people who regularly attend rock
concerts have experienced hearing problems, including premature hearing loss and
tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
Final verdict: True
Do you know what health folklore is fact and what's fiction? By Patricia
King
At some point in your life, you realize that Mother mostly knows best, but some
of the things she taught you over the years weren't exactly on target. That
includes some of her medical advice, much of which she probably inherited from
her own mother. Read on to see what the experts have to say about which old
wives' tales are true wisdom and which are a bunch of baloney. (Send this
article to Mom when you're done!)
Old wives say: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Eating an apple is a great way to get essential nutrients into your diet, but
no more so than chowing down on other fruits or vegetables, according to Sharron
Coplin, a registered dietitian and professor of nutrition at Ohio State
University. Fresh produce contains antioxidants, which can lower your risk of
heart disease, stroke, cancer and other diseases. Sure, apples are good for you,
but oranges, bananas and mangoes would be just as effective at keeping the doc
at bay.
Final verdict: True
Old wives say: If you swallow gum, it takes seven years for your body to digest
it.
Nope, says Cynthia Yoshida, M.D., director of the Women's Gastrointestinal
Clinic at the University of Virginia. "If you swallow a tooth, a penny or
even gum, it goes right through your system," she says. "Although
it's sticky, gum does not attach itself to the well-lubricated lining of the
gastrointestinal tract."
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Sitting too close to the television is bad for your eyes.
Getting up close and personal with the tube isn't really harmful, says Anne
Sumers, M.D., a spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. "It
may fatigue your eyes temporarily, but it's not bad for them," she
says. "The same goes for reading without adequate light. The fact that
people's eyes get worse each year is simply attributable to the aging
eye."
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Fish is brain food.
"Fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, and that's
important in the development of the brain," says Coplin. Research shows
that fish eaters have less plaque in their arteries, so they have better blood
flow to the brain, which may be associated with better overall mental function.
In addition, fish contains important B vitamins that help with cognitive ability
and memory, says nutritionist Janine Whiteson, author of "Get a Real Food
Life."
Final verdict: True
Old wives say: You'll catch a cold if you go outside with wet hair.
This notion is malarkey, says to David Whitaker, D.O., an emergency medicine
physician in New Jersey. "Colds are caused only by viruses," he says.
Going outside with a soaking head (or forgetting your jacket on a chilly day)
isn't going to make you sick.
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Eat the crust of the bread -- it's especially good for you.
A crumb of bread crust has eight times the amount of cancer-fighting
antioxidants as a crumb from another part of the slice, according to a recent
study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. (However,
eating the crust won't turn your hair curly or your teeth whiter, as you may
have heard.)
Final verdict: True
Old wives say: Stress and spicy foods cause ulcers.
Overconsumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Advil
and Aleve, and the bacteria H. pylori are the two major causes of ulcers,
reports Dr. Yoshida. Stress and eating piquant foods can cause indigestion or
even acid reflux, but they don't create ulcers -- they just irritate them.
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Eating carrots is good for your eyes.
Mom had the right idea but the wrong vegetable. The nutrient lutein -- found in
small amounts in carrots -- has been shown to reduce the severity of the
age-related eye disease macular degeneration (one of the top causes of vision
loss). Broccoli, spinach and other green leafy vegetables are much better
sources.
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: You'll be healthier if your head points to the south when
you sleep.
This notion may get its basis from the Chinese practice of feng shui, the art
of arranging objects in your environment to achieve harmony in life. But
according to Whitaker, there's no need to bring a compass to the bedroom --
this tale isn't supported by medical fact.
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Don't cross your eyes; they'll stay that way.
You may look funny when you cross your eyes, but your pupils will be just fine,
says Dr. Sumers. People with perpetually crossed eyes aren't being punished
for making goofy faces. Rather, faulty messages from their brain cause these
individuals' eyes to be misaligned.
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: Don't crack your knuckles -- it causes arthritis.
"The 'cracking' is actually caused by the bursting of a bubble of
nitrogen that forms inside the joint when the joint moves," says John
Klippel, M.D., medical director of the Arthritis Foundation. "Popping your
knuckles may be annoying to others, but it doesn't cause arthritis, enlarged
joints or musculoskeletal problems."
Final verdict: False
Old wives say: You'll go deaf listening to loud music.
Pumping up the volume can damage your inner ear, says Whitaker. A study from
the Institute of Laryngology and Otology at University College in London found
that 62% of nightclub regulars and 72% of people who regularly attend rock
concerts have experienced hearing problems, including premature hearing loss and
tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
Final verdict: True
Sports: Chuck Daly Old School
I had the pleasure of meeting the late Chuck Daly, the former coach of the Detroit Pistons several years ago at a charity event. He was a very nice guy and he just oozed class when you heard him talk. He seemed like the real deal, and not pretentious at all. It was cool being able to meet a sports coaching legend.
However the one thing about Chuck Daly that stands out in my mind is that to me, he represented the last of the basketball era that I actually really cared about. He won basketball championships with the Pistons in 1989 and 1990. Right around that time I was done with the NBA. Sure I rooted for the Pistons those years as I watched them work towards a championship. Though I could see things were heading south. The NBA was changing, and not for the better. It was becoming more showboat than ever before. The David Stern propaganda machine was in high gear, and while the Pistons were great for Detroit they were not for the NBA. Their tough defense was not something the league wanted to showcase their stars.
The NBA wanted superstars and high scoring games. They wanted personalities bigger than life that could be on MTV and the like. I didn't want any part of it. There were no players that I could identify with anymore. The players I really liked were all retiring and nearing the end of the line. David Thompson, Julis Erving, Marques Johnson, George Gervin, Kiki Vandeweghe were some of the players that I loved to watch.
Here is the kicker. I love basketball. I love playing, I've played it, I coach it, it's great game. Not so much for the X's and O's, because I feel out of the 4 major sports it requires the least amount of strategy. But because of the athleticism involved, the exercise, the fun of taking a shot from 20 ft out and making it. It's a fun game. However the NBA is a joke. I'll never deny Michael Jordan was the best player ever. I'll never deny the talent of King Lebron. However I don't care for them. The league is built around them. It's probably the only pro league were the superstars are bigger than the game. That makes it nothing more than a glorified WWF.
I have friends that try to get me to follow it. I'll watch games, but the magic isn't there. The fire isn't there. I can appreciate a good play. I can salute a great athlete, but when I see a 5 step travel no thanks. When I see a continuation of the Jordan rules in play, no thanks. When I see no defense, no thanks. Players walking down the court, no thanks. I want my old NBA back. Heck I want the ABA back!
Chuck Daly was quoted once as saying, that he was just someone who had to manage 12 CEO's and make them believe in one message. There'a alot of truth there. Even he understood how the game was changing and the personalities were bigger than the game. Daly, the last of the old school.
5.08.2009
Liberty: Are You Kidding Me?
U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter will be retiring later this summer. This gives Barack Obama the chance to appoint a life time member to the Supreme Court. On the short list is Michigan (Canadian born)Governor Jennifer Granholm. Does anyone see a problem here? She can't run a state. She's about as objective as a yo-yo. What a joke.
Then again she fits the Cinton-Obama mold of making sure there's a woman doing something just because she's a woman. Qualifications aside. Besides how is she qualified? Give me a break.
No matter. Obama has indicated the courts should be about empathy rather than doing the right thing. Just what we need, a member of the Lifetime channel blowing us away with her outstanding decisions. What is Michigan ranked in again for unemployment? crime? foreclosures? health? blight? stress?
Hey "In 4 years you'll be blown away".
Someone save us.
Then again she fits the Cinton-Obama mold of making sure there's a woman doing something just because she's a woman. Qualifications aside. Besides how is she qualified? Give me a break.
No matter. Obama has indicated the courts should be about empathy rather than doing the right thing. Just what we need, a member of the Lifetime channel blowing us away with her outstanding decisions. What is Michigan ranked in again for unemployment? crime? foreclosures? health? blight? stress?
Hey "In 4 years you'll be blown away".
Someone save us.
5.07.2009
Liberty: Free NRA Membership
This is Free
In case you are interested in preserving our 2nd Amendment rights, you might like to join just to swell the ranks. Spread this around, In case you were not aware...
The NRA is giving FREE 1-yr trial memberships to everyone who wants to join.
They are trying to build up their membership to fight pending legislation that impacts our right to keep and bear arms..
https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp
In case you are interested in preserving our 2nd Amendment rights, you might like to join just to swell the ranks. Spread this around, In case you were not aware...
The NRA is giving FREE 1-yr trial memberships to everyone who wants to join.
They are trying to build up their membership to fight pending legislation that impacts our right to keep and bear arms..
https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp
5.06.2009
Liberty: Voted Dem?
This was passed on to me, but I've removed a few lame "right wing" stances. However these I agree with.
I voted Democrat because
I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are
obscene but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% isn't.
I voted Democrat because
I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would.
I voted Democrat because
Freedom of speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it.
I voted Democrat because
When we pull out of Iraq I trust that the bad guys will stop what
they are doing because they now think we are good people.
I voted Democrat because
I'm way too irresponsible to own a gun, and I know that my local
police are all I need to protect me from murderers and thieves.
I voted Democrat because
I believe that people who can't tell us if it will rain on Friday can
tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years if
I don't start driving a Prius.
I voted Democrat because
I think illegal aliens have a right to free health care,
education, and Social Security benefits.
I voted Democrat because
I believe that business should not be allowed to make profits for
themselves. They need to break even and give the rest away to
the government for redistribution as the democrats see fit.
I voted Democrat because
I believe liberal judges need to rewrite The Constitution every few
days to suit some fringe kooks who would never get their agendas
past the voters.
I voted Democrat because
I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are
obscene but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% isn't.
I voted Democrat because
I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would.
I voted Democrat because
Freedom of speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it.
I voted Democrat because
When we pull out of Iraq I trust that the bad guys will stop what
they are doing because they now think we are good people.
I voted Democrat because
I'm way too irresponsible to own a gun, and I know that my local
police are all I need to protect me from murderers and thieves.
I voted Democrat because
I believe that people who can't tell us if it will rain on Friday can
tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years if
I don't start driving a Prius.
I voted Democrat because
I think illegal aliens have a right to free health care,
education, and Social Security benefits.
I voted Democrat because
I believe that business should not be allowed to make profits for
themselves. They need to break even and give the rest away to
the government for redistribution as the democrats see fit.
I voted Democrat because
I believe liberal judges need to rewrite The Constitution every few
days to suit some fringe kooks who would never get their agendas
past the voters.
Liberty: Bling! Bing!
Well finally some good news out of Detroit. The people have elected Dave Bing to be mayor of Detroit, ousting Ken Cockrel (who replaced Kwame Kilpatrick).
Why is this good news? Because Bing is a business man, not a politican. A successful business man. While that isnt always a recipe for success in the political world, it's a breath a fresh air. A glimmer of hope.
Bing had 52.3 percent of the vote, or 48,951 votes, to 47.7 percent, or 44,703 votes, for Cockrel. Not much of a turnout, but what do you expect from a dead city?
Now if he can out muscle the clueless city council, Detroit has some chance. It's going to take a very long time, but at least it's a start.
Now hopefully his first move will be to somehow get Ford Sr. to sell the Lions.
Why is this good news? Because Bing is a business man, not a politican. A successful business man. While that isnt always a recipe for success in the political world, it's a breath a fresh air. A glimmer of hope.
Bing had 52.3 percent of the vote, or 48,951 votes, to 47.7 percent, or 44,703 votes, for Cockrel. Not much of a turnout, but what do you expect from a dead city?
Now if he can out muscle the clueless city council, Detroit has some chance. It's going to take a very long time, but at least it's a start.
Now hopefully his first move will be to somehow get Ford Sr. to sell the Lions.
5.05.2009
Liberty: Even The Canadians Know
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/9607
Americans Largely Silent as Their Nation is Systematically Destroyed
By JB Williams Tuesday, March 24, 2009
After trillions in taxpayer debt has been foolishly poured into the bottomless black hole of leftist wealth redistribution programs, under the guise of economic “stimulus” or “stabilization” legislation, the new “ONE World” government running Washington DC announces; Geithner, Bernanke Call for New Wind-Down Powers After AIG… and the people still sit silent as they watch Obamanation grow in unbridled power.
Geithner Asks Congress for even Broader Power to Seize private Firms as the average American stumbles through their daily routine as if nothing is happening. Canada Free Press managing editor Judi McLeod writes No cheerleader for propping up greenback at G20 summit asking, “Is the table being set for One World Government rather than speeding the recovery of the worldwide recession at next week’s G20 London summit?”
Obamanation has taken the nation from a trillion in debt to over $4 trillion in debt in the first sixty days, with even more federal spending promised, which could put the nation $10 trillion in debt before the 2010 mid-term election cycle. Amnesty for illegals and ACORN led redistricting will make 2010 and beyond a moot point.
Still, beyond the movement to mail tea bags to members of congress or file another legal demand for proof of Obama’s constitutional eligibility for the office he holds, both of which are like whistling in the breeze, the people remain largely silent.
Threatened with a Soup Line Existence
The American people would never trade personal freedom for the false promise of federally redistributed free-stuff under some ill-fated socialist experiment, unless they were first threatened with a soup line existence.
And so it shall be…
50% of their life savings and 30% of their home values have already evaporated into thin air. National unemployment is driving towards double digits as home foreclosures continue to mound.
With their backs against the wall, confused by a daily diet of media manipulated headlines aimed at scaring the public into submission, convinced that our nation’s complex woes demand a solution far too complicated for the average peasant to comprehend, the people find themselves in a state of terminal paralysis.
Incompetent Evil in Charge
The same people responsible for the many disasters now surrounding every American household, were elected in 2006 and 2008 to fix what they broke. Instead of reversing course and placing their faith in the principles of freedom, they are installing more of the same failed entitlement policies that created the problem and they are doing so at a fever pace.
The folks currently in charge of the nation don’t like anything at all about the nation that once was. They have a very different vision for America, one based on redistribution of free-stuff, not equal access to freedom.
At the foundation of personal freedom is the right to make your own decisions, invest and risk your own capital, own your own property and keep that which you are willing to work and sacrifice to earn. It’s called economic freedom, aka capitalism.
But capitalism is public enemy #1 in America today, thanks to decades of class warfare and the art of division via social envy, all for purpose of political gain.
Life, Liberty and the right to individually define and pursue Happiness has been replaced with the right of some to take from others against their will, in the name of a greater common good, better defined as the entitlement mentality.
The Change Agents New World Dictionary
Old concepts have been redefined. Capitalism is now referred to as Fascism. Personal ambition is now called greed. Those who seek access to other people’s rightful earnings are called charitable, and those who demand a right to only that, which they earn, are called greedy.
It isn’t just the words that have new definitions. The concepts have new meaning as a result.
Words like socialism and communism no longer have a negative connotation attached to them. Most Americans have no idea what they are anymore, or why they don’t want to find out the hard way.
The concept of liberal interpretations limits the meaning of words only to one’s individual imagination. The Constitution means only what someone imagines it to mean. If the shoe doesn’t quite fit, a new definition will solve the problem.
What are Americans Waiting For?
I don’t know what it will take to wake up the average American, but whatever it is, it hasn’t happened yet…
The people currently stocking up on food, water, guns and ammo in record numbers, causing shortages in all the above at the retail level, are clearly awake and anticipating something, but what? Meet the “extremists...”
The people still trying to get a court somewhere in America to hear the arguments concerning the most secretive corrupt president in US history, have been awake for a long time. Meet the “birthers...” But they continue to have trouble waking anyone else up, including in the so-called halls of justice.
Is it a bankrupt dollar and a new international currency that will get their attention? - A North American Union? - An ACORN Army on their doorstep? What will be the final straw that breaks the proverbial camel’s back?
I don’t have the answer… Frankly, I expected the people to revolt long before now. Clearly, I had underestimated the depth of apathy and tolerance for anti-American nonsense in the average modern American. But then, so did our nation’s founders, whom I’m certain are rolling over in their graves in disgust by now.
The Silent Consent Continues
Nobody knows for how long or at what expense, but so far, the people remain silent and Washington continues to profitably interpret that silence as broad-based consent.
At this late date, I have no idea what will wake up the average American or how they might react once finally awake and ready to engage in self-governance. However, I am sure about two things…
When they finally do awake, they are going to be really angry…
And, the anti-American left won’t let up until then…
The clock isn’t just ticking. Time has already run out as of the 2008 election. Washington DC is currently dismantling America, individual right by individual right, in an unprecedented massive multi-faceted assault on all things American.
If you are not familiar with the Democratic Socialists of America or their legislative branch, the Congressional Progressive Caucus, I strongly suggest that you take time to learn them well. They are in charge of your nation. This is who the average American is up against and they are a very well funded and organized enemy of the state.
You will not be able to take your country back without putting these two organizations out of business. The longer you wait, the tougher the battle, the higher the price.
Clearly, the organizational skills of the average American are equal only to that of the stumbling bumbling Republican Party. Fragmented, distracted and disorganized, the people are no match for the leftist juggernaut running roughshod in DC.
The people are lost, so they are losing… The most complex problems require the simplest of solutions. But the average American is so baffled by a daily diet of elitist B.S., that they cannot even see daylight… – When all else fails, return to the basics!
Here’s to the average American waking up in time! - Good luck!
Americans Largely Silent as Their Nation is Systematically Destroyed
By JB Williams Tuesday, March 24, 2009
After trillions in taxpayer debt has been foolishly poured into the bottomless black hole of leftist wealth redistribution programs, under the guise of economic “stimulus” or “stabilization” legislation, the new “ONE World” government running Washington DC announces; Geithner, Bernanke Call for New Wind-Down Powers After AIG… and the people still sit silent as they watch Obamanation grow in unbridled power.
Geithner Asks Congress for even Broader Power to Seize private Firms as the average American stumbles through their daily routine as if nothing is happening. Canada Free Press managing editor Judi McLeod writes No cheerleader for propping up greenback at G20 summit asking, “Is the table being set for One World Government rather than speeding the recovery of the worldwide recession at next week’s G20 London summit?”
Obamanation has taken the nation from a trillion in debt to over $4 trillion in debt in the first sixty days, with even more federal spending promised, which could put the nation $10 trillion in debt before the 2010 mid-term election cycle. Amnesty for illegals and ACORN led redistricting will make 2010 and beyond a moot point.
Still, beyond the movement to mail tea bags to members of congress or file another legal demand for proof of Obama’s constitutional eligibility for the office he holds, both of which are like whistling in the breeze, the people remain largely silent.
Threatened with a Soup Line Existence
The American people would never trade personal freedom for the false promise of federally redistributed free-stuff under some ill-fated socialist experiment, unless they were first threatened with a soup line existence.
And so it shall be…
50% of their life savings and 30% of their home values have already evaporated into thin air. National unemployment is driving towards double digits as home foreclosures continue to mound.
With their backs against the wall, confused by a daily diet of media manipulated headlines aimed at scaring the public into submission, convinced that our nation’s complex woes demand a solution far too complicated for the average peasant to comprehend, the people find themselves in a state of terminal paralysis.
Incompetent Evil in Charge
The same people responsible for the many disasters now surrounding every American household, were elected in 2006 and 2008 to fix what they broke. Instead of reversing course and placing their faith in the principles of freedom, they are installing more of the same failed entitlement policies that created the problem and they are doing so at a fever pace.
The folks currently in charge of the nation don’t like anything at all about the nation that once was. They have a very different vision for America, one based on redistribution of free-stuff, not equal access to freedom.
At the foundation of personal freedom is the right to make your own decisions, invest and risk your own capital, own your own property and keep that which you are willing to work and sacrifice to earn. It’s called economic freedom, aka capitalism.
But capitalism is public enemy #1 in America today, thanks to decades of class warfare and the art of division via social envy, all for purpose of political gain.
Life, Liberty and the right to individually define and pursue Happiness has been replaced with the right of some to take from others against their will, in the name of a greater common good, better defined as the entitlement mentality.
The Change Agents New World Dictionary
Old concepts have been redefined. Capitalism is now referred to as Fascism. Personal ambition is now called greed. Those who seek access to other people’s rightful earnings are called charitable, and those who demand a right to only that, which they earn, are called greedy.
It isn’t just the words that have new definitions. The concepts have new meaning as a result.
Words like socialism and communism no longer have a negative connotation attached to them. Most Americans have no idea what they are anymore, or why they don’t want to find out the hard way.
The concept of liberal interpretations limits the meaning of words only to one’s individual imagination. The Constitution means only what someone imagines it to mean. If the shoe doesn’t quite fit, a new definition will solve the problem.
What are Americans Waiting For?
I don’t know what it will take to wake up the average American, but whatever it is, it hasn’t happened yet…
The people currently stocking up on food, water, guns and ammo in record numbers, causing shortages in all the above at the retail level, are clearly awake and anticipating something, but what? Meet the “extremists...”
The people still trying to get a court somewhere in America to hear the arguments concerning the most secretive corrupt president in US history, have been awake for a long time. Meet the “birthers...” But they continue to have trouble waking anyone else up, including in the so-called halls of justice.
Is it a bankrupt dollar and a new international currency that will get their attention? - A North American Union? - An ACORN Army on their doorstep? What will be the final straw that breaks the proverbial camel’s back?
I don’t have the answer… Frankly, I expected the people to revolt long before now. Clearly, I had underestimated the depth of apathy and tolerance for anti-American nonsense in the average modern American. But then, so did our nation’s founders, whom I’m certain are rolling over in their graves in disgust by now.
The Silent Consent Continues
Nobody knows for how long or at what expense, but so far, the people remain silent and Washington continues to profitably interpret that silence as broad-based consent.
At this late date, I have no idea what will wake up the average American or how they might react once finally awake and ready to engage in self-governance. However, I am sure about two things…
When they finally do awake, they are going to be really angry…
And, the anti-American left won’t let up until then…
The clock isn’t just ticking. Time has already run out as of the 2008 election. Washington DC is currently dismantling America, individual right by individual right, in an unprecedented massive multi-faceted assault on all things American.
If you are not familiar with the Democratic Socialists of America or their legislative branch, the Congressional Progressive Caucus, I strongly suggest that you take time to learn them well. They are in charge of your nation. This is who the average American is up against and they are a very well funded and organized enemy of the state.
You will not be able to take your country back without putting these two organizations out of business. The longer you wait, the tougher the battle, the higher the price.
Clearly, the organizational skills of the average American are equal only to that of the stumbling bumbling Republican Party. Fragmented, distracted and disorganized, the people are no match for the leftist juggernaut running roughshod in DC.
The people are lost, so they are losing… The most complex problems require the simplest of solutions. But the average American is so baffled by a daily diet of elitist B.S., that they cannot even see daylight… – When all else fails, return to the basics!
Here’s to the average American waking up in time! - Good luck!
5.04.2009
Truth: Ask me any question you want
From My Facebook Question of the Day:
Your turn: Ask me any question you want
Hockey Dino Keep it clean. And I don't talk sports with chicks.
Terri Hey now, what's that supposed to mean? I used to be a sports junkie. Then I found politics...
Gary Like the photo Dino, are you a switch hitter?
Layla Do you sometimes dress in womens clothes because you're much more in touch with your feminine side than you let on?
Jennifer If you could have dinner with any 5 people, living or dead, who would they be and why?
Hockey Dino I would choose 5 living people.
Matt What was the scariest moment in your life?
Lp Kim Are those your real teeth?
Monica Do you feel sexy - right there?
Theresa How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
Meri Why would you assume that "chicks" want to talk sports anyway?
Theresa Do you think you would be good father?
Dan Dinner conversations are usually better with living, breathing people. lol Good choice Dino.
Lp Kim What is your "fatal" attraction?
Kathleen we can ask but he didn't guarantee answers.
Lp Kim sumfin' smells fishy!
Ann Who are you ?
April what was the name of the chick that knew more about sport than you do?
Cindy on a very serious note. Can you help me advoacte FASD?
It needs to be taking seriously, these children need diagnoised and treatment before they are 5! both kids I am adopting are FASD.
Chris Ummm, do you have a real job, or is this it?
Babs did you ever decide on what new vehicle to get? you were leaning toward Hummer, I though.
Rachel Your house is on fire and you have enough time to grab one thing before you get out....what would that one item be?
Layla Have I been disqualified from Your Holy Pokeness? I'm refusing to poke until I get my Dino poke.
Susanna what do you do all day?
How about Osgood, hangin in there....opps.
Andrea Why haven't you poked me in awhile?
Jim Do you like gladiator movies?
Dave Schaible at 9:54am April 24
why are we here?
Theresa Why are most of your friends women, when you don't think men and women can be friends?
Chrissy who's your girlfriend???
Christine Did we ever know each other before facebook?
David What's the name of that thing that hangs down in the back of your throat that gets hot when you're sick?
Rachel So Dino, can we expect any responses from you??
Kelly why is Dino not answering any questions?
Kelly i guess he meant you could ask any question...he didn't say he would answer any question
Kathleen do you do windows?
Vanessa are you sorry you put this on your status?
Kathryn Why is someone so articulate, charming, good looking, funny and intelligent not in a committed relationship? I am assuming here, but such a waste if you aren't!
Tanya why is a good Italian boy like you not married yet?
Anne When you put the toothpaste on your toothbrush, you know, that very simple act every day, what are you thinking about?
Gayle how long does it take you to poke all your female friends?
Theresa Have you eever been in a Turkish prison?
Vanessa when are you going to answer all these questios? hmm? hmmmm?
Eric Am I being prejudice when I refer to a friend as my Facebook friend instead of just my friend?
Is the rumor true that your real name is Dion?
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll?... Read More
Vicki Why do you want me to ask you a question? How's that?
Jim Colangelo at 3:51pm April 24
Do you ever just hang around the gymnasium?
Vicki Have you ever seen a grown man naked?
Katy Do you believe we are all here to serve a purpose greater than we can understand or comprehend? If so, what might that look like for you?
Hockey Dino Answers:
-are you a switch hitter? I am not a switch hitter
-Do you ever just hang around the gymnasium? Not since I saw you there Jim....
-Have you eever been in a Turkish prison. Nope, but i did stay at a Holiday Inn Express
-when are you going to answer all these questios? when you learn to type
- how long does it take you to poke all your female friends? 5 minutes when i look. however I lost all the pokes..so I guess when i look. ... Read More
-Do you sometimes dress in womens clothes because you're much more in touch with your feminine side than you let on? Does wearing a bra on my head count?
-What was the scariest moment in your life? Fatal Attraction when Glenn Close rises from the bath tub with a knife.
-Are those your real teeth? yes and cap or two... Read More
-What is your "fatal" attraction? butterflys
-Who are you ? I'm what you need, crave, and can't stand all rolled up with some frosting on top.
_what was the name of the chick that knew more about sport than you do?
what???...
Hockey Dino
-Your house is on fire and you have enough time to grab one thing before you get out....what would that one thing be?
my computer
-Have I been disqualified from Your Holy Pokeness? shut up Layla... Read More
Jayne How's the nose?
Katie I would only bother with this if I thought you would actually answer...
Vanessa i thought the thing that hung down in the back of your throat was called the uvula.
Darlenethe thing that hangs down the back of your throat is indeed a uvula...often incorrectly referred to as the epiglottis, the root of the tongue. So Vanessa you are right, and I hope David can sleep well now with that information, sorry Dino, you know a lot but not everything.
Hockey Dino I thought a uvula was swedish car. And the vulva was the thing that connects to your throat.
Darlene you just broke your own first rule, keep it clean
Vanessa that's what dino gets for giving me grief for my typographical error earlier. geez. :D
Vanessa i was going to say that i knew the answer because i am well versed with what hangs out in the back of my throat but i didn't want to break any rules. looks like that rule went out the window though.
Julz Again, Why?
Cindy Why do men lie so much, especially when sex is involved.
Hockey Dino""Why do men lie so much, especially when sex is involved."
It's easier to do it lying down, then standing up.
Lp Kim Tongue-sticky!
Layla lol HILARIOUS!
Doreen I notice you put woman down more than men,WHY?
Cindy Ok, I missed that part.
Your turn: Ask me any question you want
Hockey Dino Keep it clean. And I don't talk sports with chicks.
Terri Hey now, what's that supposed to mean? I used to be a sports junkie. Then I found politics...
Gary Like the photo Dino, are you a switch hitter?
Layla Do you sometimes dress in womens clothes because you're much more in touch with your feminine side than you let on?
Jennifer If you could have dinner with any 5 people, living or dead, who would they be and why?
Hockey Dino I would choose 5 living people.
Matt What was the scariest moment in your life?
Lp Kim Are those your real teeth?
Monica Do you feel sexy - right there?
Theresa How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
Meri Why would you assume that "chicks" want to talk sports anyway?
Theresa Do you think you would be good father?
Dan Dinner conversations are usually better with living, breathing people. lol Good choice Dino.
Lp Kim What is your "fatal" attraction?
Kathleen we can ask but he didn't guarantee answers.
Lp Kim sumfin' smells fishy!
Ann Who are you ?
April what was the name of the chick that knew more about sport than you do?
Cindy on a very serious note. Can you help me advoacte FASD?
It needs to be taking seriously, these children need diagnoised and treatment before they are 5! both kids I am adopting are FASD.
Chris Ummm, do you have a real job, or is this it?
Babs did you ever decide on what new vehicle to get? you were leaning toward Hummer, I though.
Rachel Your house is on fire and you have enough time to grab one thing before you get out....what would that one item be?
Layla Have I been disqualified from Your Holy Pokeness? I'm refusing to poke until I get my Dino poke.
Susanna what do you do all day?
How about Osgood, hangin in there....opps.
Andrea Why haven't you poked me in awhile?
Jim Do you like gladiator movies?
Dave Schaible at 9:54am April 24
why are we here?
Theresa Why are most of your friends women, when you don't think men and women can be friends?
Chrissy who's your girlfriend???
Christine Did we ever know each other before facebook?
David What's the name of that thing that hangs down in the back of your throat that gets hot when you're sick?
Rachel So Dino, can we expect any responses from you??
Kelly why is Dino not answering any questions?
Kelly i guess he meant you could ask any question...he didn't say he would answer any question
Kathleen do you do windows?
Vanessa are you sorry you put this on your status?
Kathryn Why is someone so articulate, charming, good looking, funny and intelligent not in a committed relationship? I am assuming here, but such a waste if you aren't!
Tanya why is a good Italian boy like you not married yet?
Anne When you put the toothpaste on your toothbrush, you know, that very simple act every day, what are you thinking about?
Gayle how long does it take you to poke all your female friends?
Theresa Have you eever been in a Turkish prison?
Vanessa when are you going to answer all these questios? hmm? hmmmm?
Eric Am I being prejudice when I refer to a friend as my Facebook friend instead of just my friend?
Is the rumor true that your real name is Dion?
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll?... Read More
Vicki Why do you want me to ask you a question? How's that?
Jim Colangelo at 3:51pm April 24
Do you ever just hang around the gymnasium?
Vicki Have you ever seen a grown man naked?
Katy Do you believe we are all here to serve a purpose greater than we can understand or comprehend? If so, what might that look like for you?
Hockey Dino Answers:
-are you a switch hitter? I am not a switch hitter
-Do you ever just hang around the gymnasium? Not since I saw you there Jim....
-Have you eever been in a Turkish prison. Nope, but i did stay at a Holiday Inn Express
-when are you going to answer all these questios? when you learn to type
- how long does it take you to poke all your female friends? 5 minutes when i look. however I lost all the pokes..so I guess when i look. ... Read More
-Do you sometimes dress in womens clothes because you're much more in touch with your feminine side than you let on? Does wearing a bra on my head count?
-What was the scariest moment in your life? Fatal Attraction when Glenn Close rises from the bath tub with a knife.
-Are those your real teeth? yes and cap or two... Read More
-What is your "fatal" attraction? butterflys
-Who are you ? I'm what you need, crave, and can't stand all rolled up with some frosting on top.
_what was the name of the chick that knew more about sport than you do?
what???...
Hockey Dino
-Your house is on fire and you have enough time to grab one thing before you get out....what would that one thing be?
my computer
-Have I been disqualified from Your Holy Pokeness? shut up Layla... Read More
Jayne How's the nose?
Katie I would only bother with this if I thought you would actually answer...
Vanessa i thought the thing that hung down in the back of your throat was called the uvula.
Darlenethe thing that hangs down the back of your throat is indeed a uvula...often incorrectly referred to as the epiglottis, the root of the tongue. So Vanessa you are right, and I hope David can sleep well now with that information, sorry Dino, you know a lot but not everything.
Hockey Dino I thought a uvula was swedish car. And the vulva was the thing that connects to your throat.
Darlene you just broke your own first rule, keep it clean
Vanessa that's what dino gets for giving me grief for my typographical error earlier. geez. :D
Vanessa i was going to say that i knew the answer because i am well versed with what hangs out in the back of my throat but i didn't want to break any rules. looks like that rule went out the window though.
Julz Again, Why?
Cindy Why do men lie so much, especially when sex is involved.
Hockey Dino""Why do men lie so much, especially when sex is involved."
It's easier to do it lying down, then standing up.
Lp Kim Tongue-sticky!
Layla lol HILARIOUS!
Doreen I notice you put woman down more than men,WHY?
Cindy Ok, I missed that part.
5.02.2009
Truth: Do you ever have any reoccurring or weird dreams?
From my Facebook Question of the Day:
Do you ever have any reoccurring or weird dreams?
Holly Yes and I hate it
Joanne yup
Tonya Since i was a kid, i always dream about tornados.
Anne Yes, finding coins. always have to dig them up from the grass or hidden places.
Hockey Please see my note on MY FACEBOOK RULES. Give me examples and what not, not one word answers. That's pointless. Word!
Joe yeah, it comes back every Monday. Seem to shake it by Friday though.
Dan I used to all the time while in school. In the dream, I was always walking to school (which I did for many years) with no pants on.
Jennifer I have already shared that one with you
Julz Yup, A lot of them.
Nicole yes i keep dreaming about Ocean Reef-not sure what is going on with that-the dead rich people are calling me?
And I dream about morning sex a LOT since the boy i have a crush on won't step up!!!! Grrrrrr.
Lp Kim I've had recurring dreams throughout the years. Most dreams are weird, I also remember the dreams better after a nap, rather than after a night's sleep.
Amy I either dream of spiders or bees attacking me (which I'm really afraid of) and wake up to my hubby shaking me awake due to my wimpering.
Michael I have this reoccurring dream about a genie
Jennifer Hibbs at 8:45am April 29
I dream about a man chasing me and I have to keep running through houses and yards exhausting, Also I dream about jogging & flying alot.
Theresa Always. I've been dreaming about the same baby girl every night. One of my friends must be pregnant. I also dream about my grandparents' last house.
James I have a recurring dream in which I find myself in a final exam classroom setting and not once during the entire semester did I attend class to find out what the course was about...
Theresa I have that one also, James. My kids are usually in class with me.
Linda i have had the same dreams throughout my life. one is the tidal wave dream. i'll be sitting on a beach playing in the sand and a huge wall of water rises up and envelopes me. i always wake before i drown though. i also have dreams of elevators... out of control either ascending or descending. the floor wobbles and at times the walls fall away ... Read More
Joanne i use to have dreams of being chased all the time...very scary!!
Pat yes i seem to have the same one quite often
Julie do sex dreams count?
Linda I also dream of the old plantation house i grew up in on Indian River Drive in Florida, only it's delapitated in the dream and there are rooms that were never there in reality... and the grounds outside are lush and i spend my entire time just exploring.
Loreen Used to dream about grasshoppers chasing me then they would turn into bees and I would fall and get stuck in a bucket and would wake up right before they stung me. Haven't had that dream in a long time!
Lynn that my arm is being chewed off by a croc or alligator--its HORRIBLE
Chrissy yes all the time...
Kris I did have a reoccuring one for several years when I was younger about rescuing a horse from a burning barn... My dreams are always weird and CRAZY.
James @ Lynn - Guess Florida is not in your future! :)
Danny All the time... No wonder I'm going crazy.
Mark I dream that I can fly. But the recurring part is those DAMN POWER LINES!!! Why do they always have to be in my way?
James I sort of have a recurring dream that I can fly, but it is like a long kangaroo hop - 100 feet at a time...never gave much thought about hitting power lines...as I was looking for places to land!
Rachel I would refer to mine as more of a nightmare.... I'm outside in a field and I see a child playing in the grass...suddenly a HUGE snake comes out of nowhere and starts going after the little girl...I start running after the little girl to save her from the snake...then the snake turns around and starts chasing me...this is usually when I wake up with a jolt.... FYI... I REALLY hate snakes!
Melody ALLLLLLLL the time.
Edward I have this dream all the time of checking Facebook, and some dumb or redicules questions being asked.
Cindy Tons of them, and them I get up and try and do something about it. Some have come true. I believe dreams can be visions. The worse one is were someone is trying to stab me and I am fending them off. Problem is I am screaming bloody murder and fighing like a wildcat. I have nearly killed my husband and myself many times. And yes I have talked to someone about this, LOL!
Linda i have also been known to sing in my sleep quite often. i do not know why... perhaps i am dreaming of being on american idol but do not realize..
Kate I have this really bad one about talkin' sports with chicks. Wake up crying every time.
Melody I am back at school and can't remember my locker combo. Oh, and forgetting the pants, too.
Michelle I have several but my favorite is where I am walking is 4" heels and on of the heels is brokes so I am off balance.
When I have this dream, it reminds me to put my life back in balance.
;-)
Kelly Yes!! I have a lot of recurring dreams. But, the one that makes me wake up in a panic are the ones about tornadoes. Since I was a kid. Now that I have kids, though, its usually them being sucked out of the house and me trying to find them in a panic. It's awful!!!
Steve I kept having dreams that my gun wouldn't fire when confronting a bad guy. Then one day I became involved in a real gun battle, and I've never had the dream since...weird
Marisa Yep. I have a tornado in my dreams alot, and sometimes I have dreams that my joints...usually my knees dont work....thats an odd one. Oh...and I have dreamt several times that I give birth to triplets....girls. Actually, that last one is more like a nightmare....
Jenny I dream occassionally that someone is breaking into my house. .. and in this dream i try to scream but nothing .. no noise or anything.. flipping scares me..
Cheryl Ya, I do! I have this one all the time that my contact lense is gianormous and I can't figure out how to get it in my eye.The other one I have from time to time is that I am in my bra and already at my destination...can't find my shirt anywhere and am not sure what to do.
Do you ever have any reoccurring or weird dreams?
Holly Yes and I hate it
Joanne yup
Tonya Since i was a kid, i always dream about tornados.
Anne Yes, finding coins. always have to dig them up from the grass or hidden places.
Hockey Please see my note on MY FACEBOOK RULES. Give me examples and what not, not one word answers. That's pointless. Word!
Joe yeah, it comes back every Monday. Seem to shake it by Friday though.
Dan I used to all the time while in school. In the dream, I was always walking to school (which I did for many years) with no pants on.
Jennifer I have already shared that one with you
Julz Yup, A lot of them.
Nicole yes i keep dreaming about Ocean Reef-not sure what is going on with that-the dead rich people are calling me?
And I dream about morning sex a LOT since the boy i have a crush on won't step up!!!! Grrrrrr.
Lp Kim I've had recurring dreams throughout the years. Most dreams are weird, I also remember the dreams better after a nap, rather than after a night's sleep.
Amy I either dream of spiders or bees attacking me (which I'm really afraid of) and wake up to my hubby shaking me awake due to my wimpering.
Michael I have this reoccurring dream about a genie
Jennifer Hibbs at 8:45am April 29
I dream about a man chasing me and I have to keep running through houses and yards exhausting, Also I dream about jogging & flying alot.
Theresa Always. I've been dreaming about the same baby girl every night. One of my friends must be pregnant. I also dream about my grandparents' last house.
James I have a recurring dream in which I find myself in a final exam classroom setting and not once during the entire semester did I attend class to find out what the course was about...
Theresa I have that one also, James. My kids are usually in class with me.
Linda i have had the same dreams throughout my life. one is the tidal wave dream. i'll be sitting on a beach playing in the sand and a huge wall of water rises up and envelopes me. i always wake before i drown though. i also have dreams of elevators... out of control either ascending or descending. the floor wobbles and at times the walls fall away ... Read More
Joanne i use to have dreams of being chased all the time...very scary!!
Pat yes i seem to have the same one quite often
Julie do sex dreams count?
Linda I also dream of the old plantation house i grew up in on Indian River Drive in Florida, only it's delapitated in the dream and there are rooms that were never there in reality... and the grounds outside are lush and i spend my entire time just exploring.
Loreen Used to dream about grasshoppers chasing me then they would turn into bees and I would fall and get stuck in a bucket and would wake up right before they stung me. Haven't had that dream in a long time!
Lynn that my arm is being chewed off by a croc or alligator--its HORRIBLE
Chrissy yes all the time...
Kris I did have a reoccuring one for several years when I was younger about rescuing a horse from a burning barn... My dreams are always weird and CRAZY.
James @ Lynn - Guess Florida is not in your future! :)
Danny All the time... No wonder I'm going crazy.
Mark I dream that I can fly. But the recurring part is those DAMN POWER LINES!!! Why do they always have to be in my way?
James I sort of have a recurring dream that I can fly, but it is like a long kangaroo hop - 100 feet at a time...never gave much thought about hitting power lines...as I was looking for places to land!
Rachel I would refer to mine as more of a nightmare.... I'm outside in a field and I see a child playing in the grass...suddenly a HUGE snake comes out of nowhere and starts going after the little girl...I start running after the little girl to save her from the snake...then the snake turns around and starts chasing me...this is usually when I wake up with a jolt.... FYI... I REALLY hate snakes!
Melody ALLLLLLLL the time.
Edward I have this dream all the time of checking Facebook, and some dumb or redicules questions being asked.
Cindy Tons of them, and them I get up and try and do something about it. Some have come true. I believe dreams can be visions. The worse one is were someone is trying to stab me and I am fending them off. Problem is I am screaming bloody murder and fighing like a wildcat. I have nearly killed my husband and myself many times. And yes I have talked to someone about this, LOL!
Linda i have also been known to sing in my sleep quite often. i do not know why... perhaps i am dreaming of being on american idol but do not realize..
Kate I have this really bad one about talkin' sports with chicks. Wake up crying every time.
Melody I am back at school and can't remember my locker combo. Oh, and forgetting the pants, too.
Michelle I have several but my favorite is where I am walking is 4" heels and on of the heels is brokes so I am off balance.
When I have this dream, it reminds me to put my life back in balance.
;-)
Kelly Yes!! I have a lot of recurring dreams. But, the one that makes me wake up in a panic are the ones about tornadoes. Since I was a kid. Now that I have kids, though, its usually them being sucked out of the house and me trying to find them in a panic. It's awful!!!
Steve I kept having dreams that my gun wouldn't fire when confronting a bad guy. Then one day I became involved in a real gun battle, and I've never had the dream since...weird
Marisa Yep. I have a tornado in my dreams alot, and sometimes I have dreams that my joints...usually my knees dont work....thats an odd one. Oh...and I have dreamt several times that I give birth to triplets....girls. Actually, that last one is more like a nightmare....
Jenny I dream occassionally that someone is breaking into my house. .. and in this dream i try to scream but nothing .. no noise or anything.. flipping scares me..
Cheryl Ya, I do! I have this one all the time that my contact lense is gianormous and I can't figure out how to get it in my eye.The other one I have from time to time is that I am in my bra and already at my destination...can't find my shirt anywhere and am not sure what to do.
Truth: Is This Your Idea?
So with the announcement that FIAT and Chrysler will be merging, I decided to check out FIAT. I've been to Italy, and I've known people that have owned a FIAT. However my recollection of a FIAT has always been little tiny tin can rust buckets that flip over when there's a wind of over 40mph.
That has seemed to have changed just a bit when looking at their current model lineup. Yeah for the most part they still have tiny little spec vehicles that would only do well in California, or most European streets. However not bad looking stuff if you are a tree hugger . Not my cup of tea, but I can see how a certain segment of green loving libz may like them.
The one vehicle that stood out though, was the IDEA. Imagine telling your friends that you are driving an IDEA. They would say ok what is it? You would say I'm driving an IDEA. Ok what is it?
What's the big IDEA? Is that your IDEA? I have an IDEA? An IDEA who's time has come to pass. That's a very small IDEA. An interesting IDEA you have. I'm taking the IDEA to IKEA. I have an IDEA. It's not my IDEA! It's her IDEA. Please submit your IDEA. Who's on first?
5.01.2009
Truth: Herman - Dear Fifth Third Bank
I recieved a copy of this letter from a good friend of mine. He's in a quandry on the decision to switch banks.
_______________________________________________________
Dear Fifth Third Bank,
For some time, I’ve been looking for a new financial institution to handle the Herman thousands.
The prior institutions that I dealt with, let’s just say, were “Nincompoops”. Nickel and dime charges for silly things like “inactivity.” I could avoid a penalty by, once every 6 months, deducting one penny. That is idiotic, and moronic, considering that the people paying me to let them watch my money are paying someone else even more to do the same thing.
I have to admit, I’ve been reluctant to begin a financial relationship with your bank. For me, it comes down to one thing: your name. Fifth third is an improper fraction. It is not proper. I vividly remember my 5th grade math teacher administering timed tests—“convert these improper fractions to mixed fractions.”
How can I trust a bank who takes shortcuts with something as important as their name? If you’re already skipping steps before I walk in the front door, how do I know you’re not going “phone it in” on my balance?
“Whoops, sir, looks like we rounded down on that one.”
“Well, it was Seis de Mayo. I was hung over, must have missed that zero.”
“Did I quote you 5 and 3/8ths, Mr. Herman? I really meant 5 and 3/4ths. That’s close enough.”
Can you understand my concern? Can you consider changing your name? Banks change their names all the time anyway.
How about “1 and 2/3rds”? Or, save some paint. Make it 1.7, with the repeat bar over the 7” Let me know what you plan on doing. I have all the application forms, but I’m going to wait until I hear from you.
Sincerely,
Jerry Herman
_______________________________________________________
Dear Fifth Third Bank,
For some time, I’ve been looking for a new financial institution to handle the Herman thousands.
The prior institutions that I dealt with, let’s just say, were “Nincompoops”. Nickel and dime charges for silly things like “inactivity.” I could avoid a penalty by, once every 6 months, deducting one penny. That is idiotic, and moronic, considering that the people paying me to let them watch my money are paying someone else even more to do the same thing.
I have to admit, I’ve been reluctant to begin a financial relationship with your bank. For me, it comes down to one thing: your name. Fifth third is an improper fraction. It is not proper. I vividly remember my 5th grade math teacher administering timed tests—“convert these improper fractions to mixed fractions.”
How can I trust a bank who takes shortcuts with something as important as their name? If you’re already skipping steps before I walk in the front door, how do I know you’re not going “phone it in” on my balance?
“Whoops, sir, looks like we rounded down on that one.”
“Well, it was Seis de Mayo. I was hung over, must have missed that zero.”
“Did I quote you 5 and 3/8ths, Mr. Herman? I really meant 5 and 3/4ths. That’s close enough.”
Can you understand my concern? Can you consider changing your name? Banks change their names all the time anyway.
How about “1 and 2/3rds”? Or, save some paint. Make it 1.7, with the repeat bar over the 7” Let me know what you plan on doing. I have all the application forms, but I’m going to wait until I hear from you.
Sincerely,
Jerry Herman
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