Thursday, September 1, 2011
Thanks Dad !!
Someone says it better than I.
Reminds me of when I became responsible for filling the coal stoker.
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Jun 19 2011
Subconscious Information Processing
It's Father's Day and I thought I'd tell a story about my Dad and something he taught me a long time ago.
I was in middle school and I had a school project due the next day and it came up at dinner that I had not done the project. My Dad made me stay up very late that night until I had completed it. And he stayed up with me.
He made sure I understood two things that evening. The first one is obvious. When assigned something, you do it and you do it on time.
But the second thing he explained to me was more subtle and way more powerful. He explained that I should start working on a project as soon as it was assigned. "An hour or so would do fine", he told me. He told me to come back to the project every day for at least a little bit and make progress on it slowly over time. I asked him why that was better than cramming at the very end (as I was doing during the conversation).
Dad explained that once your brain starts working on a problem, it doesn't stop. If you get your mind wrapped around a problem with a fair bit of time left to solve it, the brain will solve the problem subconsciously over time and one day you'll sit down to do some more work on it and the answer will be right in front of you.
I've taken that approach with every big problem I've faced ever since. I used this technique to get through high school, college, and business school. I've used this technique to develop a career in investing and technology. I've even used this technique to deal with our own parenting challenges.
I'm a big fan of subconscious information processing. It is why I have my some of my best ideas in the shower in the morning. It is why I write every morning right after I get up. I believe that while I'm sleeping, my mind is churning through the things that I'm trying to figure out and often the answers are back (like a batch job) when I wake up.
Thanks Dad for that tip. It's been a big part of my playbook ever since. Happy Father's Day everyone.
From Fred Wilson at http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2011/06/subconscious-information-processing.html
Fred Wilson is a VC and principal of Union Square Ventures. His wife is Gotham Gal and his daughters Jessica and Emily blog too.
Copyright by Fred Wilson, 2011.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Ant's Know !!
Corine was right !
My Mom told me about the ants.
"When you see them building mounds, you are gonna get a LOT of rain "
It proved correct in OK in 75 when we got 5 inches in an hour, and today IRENE is coming our way.
Look near the center of the photo.
They are about an inch and a half high, and all over the yard.
I wonder if they have cable and listen to ActionNews 6 ?
Update: 2 days later, and we got 9 inches of rain in the old plastic bucket in the back yard. No trees down, but were without power for about 20 hours. Lousy sleep with no electricity, no noise in the house, just wind blowing like CRAZY outside, and rain coming down, down, down.
My Mom told me about the ants.
"When you see them building mounds, you are gonna get a LOT of rain "
It proved correct in OK in 75 when we got 5 inches in an hour, and today IRENE is coming our way.
Look near the center of the photo.
They are about an inch and a half high, and all over the yard.
I wonder if they have cable and listen to ActionNews 6 ?
Update: 2 days later, and we got 9 inches of rain in the old plastic bucket in the back yard. No trees down, but were without power for about 20 hours. Lousy sleep with no electricity, no noise in the house, just wind blowing like CRAZY outside, and rain coming down, down, down.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Oh, CANADA..
Just got back from Canada,
[Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, and points in-between.]
Now I know why I like that place.
1. Everyone is so Darn Healthy, because,
They Walk or Bike EVERYWHERE.
2. They get Govt Healthcare for everyone, so they go right when they get sick, and don't delay because of "The Money" and so, it does not get worse.
Nice people, nice place.
[Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, and points in-between.]
Now I know why I like that place.
1. Everyone is so Darn Healthy, because,
They Walk or Bike EVERYWHERE.
2. They get Govt Healthcare for everyone, so they go right when they get sick, and don't delay because of "The Money" and so, it does not get worse.
Nice people, nice place.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
MMMMMM.... sounds like a good appetizer,
[Some recipes for this also add butter,
and use Milk vs Water. That sounds tasty, too.]
Cheddar Bay type Biscuits
4 cups of bisquick
1 & 1/3rd cup of water
4 oz of shredded sharp cheddar
Mix until as firm as your resolve.
Scoop out with an Ice Cream scooper,
space evenly on a cookie sheet,
bake at 375 F for 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine:
1/2 cup of salted butter
[melt in microwave for 20 sec's ]
1/8th tsp of garlic powder
1/8th tsp of onion powder
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/8 tsp salt
a grind of black pepper
Once they come out of the oven,
just brush the heck out of them.
MMMMM !!!!
[Some recipes for this also add butter,
and use Milk vs Water. That sounds tasty, too.]
Cheddar Bay type Biscuits
4 cups of bisquick
1 & 1/3rd cup of water
4 oz of shredded sharp cheddar
Mix until as firm as your resolve.
Scoop out with an Ice Cream scooper,
space evenly on a cookie sheet,
bake at 375 F for 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine:
1/2 cup of salted butter
[melt in microwave for 20 sec's ]
1/8th tsp of garlic powder
1/8th tsp of onion powder
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/8 tsp salt
a grind of black pepper
Once they come out of the oven,
just brush the heck out of them.
MMMMM !!!!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Princess Maggie and Captain Jack
Princess Maggie and Captain Jack were TOTALLY AWESOME at the Wedding.
Both Looked Great.
Both Behaved VERY Well, and put up with all the hastle, the Heat, The Heat, THE HEAT, and all the apparently controlled chaos as they saw it, and all the strangers saying, "Oh, you look so cute!" and the weird food... Steak? Talapia? WTF, I Want Peanut Butter!! and everyone stayed toilet trained.
Proud Of You Kids !!
and Praise for Mom and Dad too !!
Great Kids, Great Grandkids !
Both Looked Great.
Both Behaved VERY Well, and put up with all the hastle, the Heat, The Heat, THE HEAT, and all the apparently controlled chaos as they saw it, and all the strangers saying, "Oh, you look so cute!" and the weird food... Steak? Talapia? WTF, I Want Peanut Butter!! and everyone stayed toilet trained.
Proud Of You Kids !!
and Praise for Mom and Dad too !!
Great Kids, Great Grandkids !
True Grit thoughts
Saw the new "True Grit" and thought it was really, really, good.
Did like Both Rooster's, and can't decide which was better,
and I'm a certified John Wayne admirer-er, so it guess Snake Pliskin was probably better.
I did miss the part where the Rooster (1) JUMPED over the fence at the end, but I can see where the Coen brothers didn't want to do a John Wayne scene that was just for the old fat fart. And the 25 years later concept was really nice.
Did like Both Rooster's, and can't decide which was better,
and I'm a certified John Wayne admirer-er, so it guess Snake Pliskin was probably better.
I did miss the part where the Rooster (1) JUMPED over the fence at the end, but I can see where the Coen brothers didn't want to do a John Wayne scene that was just for the old fat fart. And the 25 years later concept was really nice.
Richer than the United States of America.
I'm apparently richer than the United States of America.
They are 14 Trillion Dollars in Debt, and
My Master Card Bill is not even close to that !!
..
Well, after the wedding... maybe close... but still, below the 14 Trillion number.
They are 14 Trillion Dollars in Debt, and
My Master Card Bill is not even close to that !!
..
Well, after the wedding... maybe close... but still, below the 14 Trillion number.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Good Bye Space !!!
Realized Today that..
The House Appropriations committee 2012 spending bill denies funding for a pair of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite programs, one to provide advance warning of solar storms, the other a collaborative project with Taiwan.
The House version of the 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies appropriations bill also would trim $50 million from NOAA’s $617.4 million request to develop a new generation of geostationary orbiting weather satellites, according to the report accompanying the bill published July 12. It appears the savings would be applied to help kick-start NOAA’s polar-orbiting weather satellite program, which was delayed by the protracted 2011 budget process.
The 2012 budget request NOAA sent to Congress in February asked for $47.3 million for the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) and $11.3 million for Constellation Observing System for Meteorology Ionosphere and Climate-2 (COSMIC-2). The House bill would not provide funding for either.
Also loosing funding is the James Webb Space Telescope, the followon for the aging Hubble.
This could be considered "strike two" for the deeply troubled James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Last week, the House Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Subcommittee made the recommendation that the advanced infrared space telescope -- and Hubble's replacement -- be cancelled. On Wednesday, the full House Science, Space and Technology Committee has approved the subcommittee's plan.
To see the difference between the Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope, see this webpage
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5390932332/sizes/l/in/photostream/
We're scheduled to lose the Hubble in 2014 because it will fail by then.
That will leave the Chandra X-ray Observatory which will reach it's extended life around 2016, and the Spitzer Space Telescope, which ran out of liquid helium in 2009, but still operates two short wavelength modules that don't require coolant. It's expected to continue working as it orbits the Sun, even if it is well beyond it's expected lifetime.
So, after 2016 or so, if we're lucky, we'll be back to terrestrial observations of space, which can only see 'back' about 6 billion fuzzy years, vs the 12 - 13 billion years of the Hubble and it's now cancelled replacement. Fuzzy because they are limited to how long they can image a field by the spinning of the Earth. The Hubble could stay on a site for days at a time. On Earth you can only look at one place, if you're lucky, for 12 hours maximum.
Darn ! Heck !! And other words that cost me $1.00 in the swear jar.
The House Appropriations committee 2012 spending bill denies funding for a pair of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite programs, one to provide advance warning of solar storms, the other a collaborative project with Taiwan.
The House version of the 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies appropriations bill also would trim $50 million from NOAA’s $617.4 million request to develop a new generation of geostationary orbiting weather satellites, according to the report accompanying the bill published July 12. It appears the savings would be applied to help kick-start NOAA’s polar-orbiting weather satellite program, which was delayed by the protracted 2011 budget process.
The 2012 budget request NOAA sent to Congress in February asked for $47.3 million for the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) and $11.3 million for Constellation Observing System for Meteorology Ionosphere and Climate-2 (COSMIC-2). The House bill would not provide funding for either.
Also loosing funding is the James Webb Space Telescope, the followon for the aging Hubble.
This could be considered "strike two" for the deeply troubled James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Last week, the House Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Subcommittee made the recommendation that the advanced infrared space telescope -- and Hubble's replacement -- be cancelled. On Wednesday, the full House Science, Space and Technology Committee has approved the subcommittee's plan.
To see the difference between the Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope, see this webpage
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5390932332/sizes/l/in/photostream/
We're scheduled to lose the Hubble in 2014 because it will fail by then.
That will leave the Chandra X-ray Observatory which will reach it's extended life around 2016, and the Spitzer Space Telescope, which ran out of liquid helium in 2009, but still operates two short wavelength modules that don't require coolant. It's expected to continue working as it orbits the Sun, even if it is well beyond it's expected lifetime.
So, after 2016 or so, if we're lucky, we'll be back to terrestrial observations of space, which can only see 'back' about 6 billion fuzzy years, vs the 12 - 13 billion years of the Hubble and it's now cancelled replacement. Fuzzy because they are limited to how long they can image a field by the spinning of the Earth. The Hubble could stay on a site for days at a time. On Earth you can only look at one place, if you're lucky, for 12 hours maximum.
Darn ! Heck !! And other words that cost me $1.00 in the swear jar.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
FUN WITH DOS
From a math site
For all you DOS Freaks...
Try this in the CMD aka Command Window.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Peterka>if * "The Spanish Inquistion"
"The Spanish Inquistion" was unexpected at this time.
C:\Users\Peterka>
For all you DOS Freaks...
Try this in the CMD aka Command Window.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Peterka>if * "The Spanish Inquistion"
"The Spanish Inquistion" was unexpected at this time.
C:\Users\Peterka>
Sunday, June 26, 2011
New Postal Rates
The U.S. Post Office now has a new rate structure for packages.
Books - 10¢ per pound.
Candy - 20¢ per pound.
Clothing - 30¢ per pound.
Items Forgotten while visiting friends - $1000 per oz.
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Books - 10¢ per pound.
Candy - 20¢ per pound.
Clothing - 30¢ per pound.
Items Forgotten while visiting friends - $1000 per oz.
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Vaccination vs deaths
Penn and Teller on Vaccinations.
NSFW, but should be seen by EVERY Parent !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfdZTZQvuCo&fmt=18
NSFW, but should be seen by EVERY Parent !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfdZTZQvuCo&fmt=18
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Humans and Non-Humans as friends.
After reading about how Pixar is training the children to accept and work with non-humans, see http://bit.ly/l3CSrq
I figured I'd comment on it..
Disclaimer: I'm an old fart and I've seen this trend ever since I read Karel Capek's R.U.R and every Isaac Asimov robot book I could get my little grubby 12 year old hands upon.
These and many other authors and now PIXAR and the game makers are giving us all examples of other creatures as not just helpers, but as co-equals or superior entities that will help us solve our problems. Be it IBM winning Jeopardy, and then moving into the medical diagnosis field, or autonomous drones in sea, air, and land, helping our military, or the numerous spacecraft [robots?] heading off to explore our possible future worlds. How many times has your car reminded you that you left the lights on between 2000 and 2015? And how many times have you totally forgotten to turn them off on the newer models, only to realize that it can take care of itself, and they will go off in 10 minutes or less.
From Special Forces Dogs, to future designer bugs, soon we'll have creatures that we can communicate to / from at a much higher level that was ever dreamed of a century ago. And, what will our children's reaction be to 'Monsters' who arrive at our planet to say "Hi !" Will they shoot them, like we did to Michael Rennie aka Klatu ? Just remember, Gort was the one in ultimate command. Gort! Klaatu barada nikto!
Good Luck, Kids... I leave you a screwed up planet to fix.
- Gramps
I figured I'd comment on it..
Disclaimer: I'm an old fart and I've seen this trend ever since I read Karel Capek's R.U.R and every Isaac Asimov robot book I could get my little grubby 12 year old hands upon.
These and many other authors and now PIXAR and the game makers are giving us all examples of other creatures as not just helpers, but as co-equals or superior entities that will help us solve our problems. Be it IBM winning Jeopardy, and then moving into the medical diagnosis field, or autonomous drones in sea, air, and land, helping our military, or the numerous spacecraft [robots?] heading off to explore our possible future worlds. How many times has your car reminded you that you left the lights on between 2000 and 2015? And how many times have you totally forgotten to turn them off on the newer models, only to realize that it can take care of itself, and they will go off in 10 minutes or less.
From Special Forces Dogs, to future designer bugs, soon we'll have creatures that we can communicate to / from at a much higher level that was ever dreamed of a century ago. And, what will our children's reaction be to 'Monsters' who arrive at our planet to say "Hi !" Will they shoot them, like we did to Michael Rennie aka Klatu ? Just remember, Gort was the one in ultimate command. Gort! Klaatu barada nikto!
Good Luck, Kids... I leave you a screwed up planet to fix.
- Gramps
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Prior to the President's speech, 5/01/2011 10:35 PM Eastern
Eve of Destruction
By P.J. Sloan
Made famous when sung in 1965 by Barry McGuire.
The eastern world it is explodin',
violence flarin', bullets loadin',
you're old enough to kill but not for votin',
you don't believe in war, what's that gun you're totin',
and even the Jordan river has bodies floatin',
but you tell me over and over and over again my friend,
ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Don't you understand, what I'm trying to say?
Can't you see the fears that I'm feeling today?
If the button is pushed, there's no running away,
There'll be no one to save with the world in a grave,
take a look around you, boy, it's bound to scare you, boy,
and you tell me over and over and over again my friend,
ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Yeah, my blood's so mad, feels like coagulatin',
I'm sittin' here, just contemplatin',
I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation,
handful of Senators don't pass legislation,
and marches alone can't bring integration,
when human respect is disintegratin',
this whole crazy world is just too frustratin',
and you tell me over and over and over again my friend,
ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Think of all the hate there is in Red China
Then take a look around to Selma, Alabama!
Ah, you may leave here, for four days in space,
but when you return, it's the same old place,
the poundin' of the drums, the pride and disgrace,
you can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace,
hate your next-door-neighbour, but don't forget to say grace,
and you tell me over and over and over and over again my friend,
you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
no no you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
By P.J. Sloan
Made famous when sung in 1965 by Barry McGuire.
The eastern world it is explodin',
violence flarin', bullets loadin',
you're old enough to kill but not for votin',
you don't believe in war, what's that gun you're totin',
and even the Jordan river has bodies floatin',
but you tell me over and over and over again my friend,
ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Don't you understand, what I'm trying to say?
Can't you see the fears that I'm feeling today?
If the button is pushed, there's no running away,
There'll be no one to save with the world in a grave,
take a look around you, boy, it's bound to scare you, boy,
and you tell me over and over and over again my friend,
ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Yeah, my blood's so mad, feels like coagulatin',
I'm sittin' here, just contemplatin',
I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation,
handful of Senators don't pass legislation,
and marches alone can't bring integration,
when human respect is disintegratin',
this whole crazy world is just too frustratin',
and you tell me over and over and over again my friend,
ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Think of all the hate there is in Red China
Then take a look around to Selma, Alabama!
Ah, you may leave here, for four days in space,
but when you return, it's the same old place,
the poundin' of the drums, the pride and disgrace,
you can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace,
hate your next-door-neighbour, but don't forget to say grace,
and you tell me over and over and over and over again my friend,
you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
no no you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Wall Street Thoughts
So, how do you tell a 3.85 year old to,
1. Buy Low,
2. Sell High,
and
3. There are Bears and There are Bulls,
But all Pigs get Slaughtered.
How ?
1. Buy Low,
2. Sell High,
and
3. There are Bears and There are Bulls,
But all Pigs get Slaughtered.
How ?
Thursday, February 10, 2011
DARN!!
Darn !!
I wish I could be around on April 13th, 2036 to watch the asteroid hit or miss the Earth!!
I wish I could be around on April 13th, 2036 to watch the asteroid hit or miss the Earth!!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
MMX - MMXI Tempus Fugit
Well, Happy New Year !
Sorry for the delay,..... bad bad cough/cold and finally recovering.
Saw this on FDL [ Firedoglake]
Nice Thoughts.... Future Thoughts ?
http://my.firedoglake.com/ohiogringo/2010/10/30/are-we-the-new-visigoths/
Sorry for the delay,..... bad bad cough/cold and finally recovering.
Saw this on FDL [ Firedoglake]
Nice Thoughts.... Future Thoughts ?
http://my.firedoglake.com/ohiogringo/2010/10/30/are-we-the-new-visigoths/
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Christmas, 2010
Well, had a GREAT Christmas Day !!
Everyone got more than they wanted and the dinner was Great !
Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year, and get home safe and sound.
Everyone got more than they wanted and the dinner was Great !
Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year, and get home safe and sound.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
From Someone Else, and I agree
wrote a letter to my local papers The Times Daily and Courier Journal, which I rarely do about the current political issues. Here is the letter. If any other papers across the nation want to print it, feel free too.
November 23, 2010
Why Vote Republican?
Dear Editor:
I’ve always felt that Democrats were the party of charity, while Republicans are the party of greed. Many people consider themselves to be Republican up until they lose their jobs. You don’t see many who turn down unemployment checks or social security.
I’ve heard Republican pundits say that they are the party of morality. What’s moral about letting people starve to death because they lose their job? What’s moral about letting someone die because the hospital won’t treat them without insurance? What’s moral about cutting funding for our policemen, firefighters, and teachers, so you can give a tax cut to a billionaire?
I’ve always said that I’m not rich enough to be Republican. Unless you earn over $250,000 a year, Republicans are not doing anything for you. Trickle “ down economics has never worked. These companies that get the tax cuts and then make record profits, don’t hire more people or create any more jobs than they would have without them. What they do is give their executives raises and bonuses. They make the rich richer, and they don’t contribute anything to society.
What truly surprises me is that the southeast U.S., which is generally not as educated, votes Republican. Why? The Republicans depend on the uneducated to buy into their empty rhetoric. If these people actually looked into what Republicans really care about, rather than believing everything Fox News tells them, they would be ashamed of themselves. And if they weren’t, I guess they weren’t so moral to begin with.
What is wrong with being progressive? What happened to moving our country forward, and staying in front of the rest of the world? People who want our country to go back to the idyllic 50’s era America are delusional. It’s never going to happen. Why not try to be at the forefront of the future? As a country we have been falling behind for years. We no longer make the best products, the best cars, or provide the best education.
What happened to us?
Cynthia R. Yildirim
Florence, Alabama
From http://cynthiayildirim.posterous.com/my-letter-to-editor-why-vote-republican-or-th
(c) copyright by her in 2010.
November 23, 2010
Why Vote Republican?
Dear Editor:
I’ve always felt that Democrats were the party of charity, while Republicans are the party of greed. Many people consider themselves to be Republican up until they lose their jobs. You don’t see many who turn down unemployment checks or social security.
I’ve heard Republican pundits say that they are the party of morality. What’s moral about letting people starve to death because they lose their job? What’s moral about letting someone die because the hospital won’t treat them without insurance? What’s moral about cutting funding for our policemen, firefighters, and teachers, so you can give a tax cut to a billionaire?
I’ve always said that I’m not rich enough to be Republican. Unless you earn over $250,000 a year, Republicans are not doing anything for you. Trickle “ down economics has never worked. These companies that get the tax cuts and then make record profits, don’t hire more people or create any more jobs than they would have without them. What they do is give their executives raises and bonuses. They make the rich richer, and they don’t contribute anything to society.
What truly surprises me is that the southeast U.S., which is generally not as educated, votes Republican. Why? The Republicans depend on the uneducated to buy into their empty rhetoric. If these people actually looked into what Republicans really care about, rather than believing everything Fox News tells them, they would be ashamed of themselves. And if they weren’t, I guess they weren’t so moral to begin with.
What is wrong with being progressive? What happened to moving our country forward, and staying in front of the rest of the world? People who want our country to go back to the idyllic 50’s era America are delusional. It’s never going to happen. Why not try to be at the forefront of the future? As a country we have been falling behind for years. We no longer make the best products, the best cars, or provide the best education.
What happened to us?
Cynthia R. Yildirim
Florence, Alabama
From http://cynthiayildirim.posterous.com/my-letter-to-editor-why-vote-republican-or-th
(c) copyright by her in 2010.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Black Friday
That's what the merchants call today.. because with all the sales, they hope to make enough sales by this part of the year that it will push their profit/loss ratio from the red into the black [ profit ] category.
It's now looking like Europe and the IMF have bailed out Ireland to about 85+ Billion Euros, and coming next is Portugal, then probably Spain, and England is cutting back on everything, and France looks like it could become unsustainable over the next 2 years. Germany will survive, but will have to finally cut the purse strings and will have to make the drowning man's choice...
Try to continue to save everyone else, or cut them loose and save yourself.
It's a tough, tough choice. Your heart sinks, as it is a very difficult choice on so many plains, views, avenues, .... Should I save my neighbor, and go down in poverty, or save myself, but watch them go down?
And how will that then effect the USA? And what about China when we [ probably ] default on our payments when the Tea Party puts the brakes on the spend and print money machine?
OK, so what's the solution? Everyone [ that means EVERYONE ] must tighten their belts... Europe, USA, Asia, Africa, Greenland, Antarctica ... everyone.
Good Luck, Earth... it's been good to know you.
For the kids?
Keep your money close. Keep your expenses low.
Prepare to move to anyplace more stable.
G-G Peterka got out of Austria in the 1880's,
G-G Mathieson got out of Norway in the 1880's.
The Irish kids are moving to LA and Australia.
Looks like its all starting over again.
- Depressingly Yours,
Chuck
It's now looking like Europe and the IMF have bailed out Ireland to about 85+ Billion Euros, and coming next is Portugal, then probably Spain, and England is cutting back on everything, and France looks like it could become unsustainable over the next 2 years. Germany will survive, but will have to finally cut the purse strings and will have to make the drowning man's choice...
Try to continue to save everyone else, or cut them loose and save yourself.
It's a tough, tough choice. Your heart sinks, as it is a very difficult choice on so many plains, views, avenues, .... Should I save my neighbor, and go down in poverty, or save myself, but watch them go down?
And how will that then effect the USA? And what about China when we [ probably ] default on our payments when the Tea Party puts the brakes on the spend and print money machine?
OK, so what's the solution? Everyone [ that means EVERYONE ] must tighten their belts... Europe, USA, Asia, Africa, Greenland, Antarctica ... everyone.
Good Luck, Earth... it's been good to know you.
For the kids?
Keep your money close. Keep your expenses low.
Prepare to move to anyplace more stable.
G-G Peterka got out of Austria in the 1880's,
G-G Mathieson got out of Norway in the 1880's.
The Irish kids are moving to LA and Australia.
Looks like its all starting over again.
- Depressingly Yours,
Chuck
Thursday, November 25, 2010
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !
Well, we all have so much to be Thankful for.... still employed, still in our house, still have adequate police protection, .... OK.. a bit depressing, but WTF.
We're off to see the Munchkins for a couple of hours of Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes ( can't write that word without thinking of George Bush [ The First]'s insurance policy... Dan Quale "If I die.. the kid gets the country "!!
Sadly, his son didn't learn the lesson, and had a Dick in charge of his branch of the government.
Well, anyway... enough sad stuff and let's turn HAPPY !!
Remember, it get's darkest just before the Stars come out !
and as Tony Curtis says in one of my favorite movies "Operation Petticoat",
"In Chaos is profit !!" or something like that during the air raids by the Japanese.
Enjoy the Chaos... it is what makes life exciting !!!
- Chuck
We're off to see the Munchkins for a couple of hours of Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes ( can't write that word without thinking of George Bush [ The First]'s insurance policy... Dan Quale "If I die.. the kid gets the country "!!
Sadly, his son didn't learn the lesson, and had a Dick in charge of his branch of the government.
Well, anyway... enough sad stuff and let's turn HAPPY !!
Remember, it get's darkest just before the Stars come out !
and as Tony Curtis says in one of my favorite movies "Operation Petticoat",
"In Chaos is profit !!" or something like that during the air raids by the Japanese.
Enjoy the Chaos... it is what makes life exciting !!!
- Chuck
Sunday, November 7, 2010
November 7th, 2010 Thoughts
Well, it's been 5 days since the election, and my depression has mellowed, and my worry for the future has stayed the same.
What is it about old farts? Did politicians behave better in the days of Eisenhower, etc.. or did it just seem that way.
I guess I'm just waiting for the bottom to fall out with something dumb done by the Tea Party-ers, or their masters, the Republicans.
It promises to be a wild ride.
What is it about old farts? Did politicians behave better in the days of Eisenhower, etc.. or did it just seem that way.
I guess I'm just waiting for the bottom to fall out with something dumb done by the Tea Party-ers, or their masters, the Republicans.
It promises to be a wild ride.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
A load of junk...
So I deleted the info.
I leave you with this thought instead.
Did you know that you can sky dive Without a parachute?
But you can only do that once.
I leave you with this thought instead.
Did you know that you can sky dive Without a parachute?
But you can only do that once.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
In a better mood
Well, it's now heading into Autumn, hurricanes cruising up the Atlantic seaboard, and waiting for the eventual snow.
Debbie says, "Great Fog Yesterday."
Corine's Rule: 90 Days later, a good storm.
That put's it out as December 24th, 2010.
Will have to sit back and wait.
Debbie says, "Great Fog Yesterday."
Corine's Rule: 90 Days later, a good storm.
That put's it out as December 24th, 2010.
Will have to sit back and wait.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Road Trip Views
Back from a Road Trip.
Saw the Ozark Castle, St. Louis Arch, Tall Ships in Chicago, and talked with old Friends and ate GREAT Pizza.
Met people I didn't even know existed, saw a small bit of the potential of the Earth and it's future and at times felt enthusiastic and at times saw the future of the human race as going the way of the Dinosaurs. New book title: The Rise and Fall of the Human Race ?
We're wasting so many resources in so many ways.
OK, I'll cheer up.... later.
Pax Vobiscum.
Saw the Ozark Castle, St. Louis Arch, Tall Ships in Chicago, and talked with old Friends and ate GREAT Pizza.
Met people I didn't even know existed, saw a small bit of the potential of the Earth and it's future and at times felt enthusiastic and at times saw the future of the human race as going the way of the Dinosaurs. New book title: The Rise and Fall of the Human Race ?
We're wasting so many resources in so many ways.
OK, I'll cheer up.... later.
Pax Vobiscum.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Politics and Automobiles
Voting is like driving a car.
You pull the lever to "D" to go Forward.
You pull the lever to "R" to go Backwards.
You pull the lever to "D" to go Forward.
You pull the lever to "R" to go Backwards.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Carry Me, Carry You.
I came across a photo in Magee's blog, showing him lifting up a youngster at an orphanage. Magee's over 6'3", and the kid was about 3 years old.
It was like a giant holding one of the hobbits. And they were both holding each other, and they both needed to be held. Great Photo.
http://tinyurl.com/27k4qgv
It was like a giant holding one of the hobbits. And they were both holding each other, and they both needed to be held. Great Photo.
http://tinyurl.com/27k4qgv
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