Archive for August 16, 2013

Weiner or Winner?

August 16, 2013 Comments Off on Weiner or Winner?

Anthony Weiner was on the news again.  In his delusional state of mind, he actually believes he can be elected to anything other than the national chapter of Weirdos Anonymous.  He doesn’t mind spending mountains of money.  My suggestion for him is to actually make a difference by dropping out and instead donating all the money he would have spent on campaigning.  He could choose a charity or non-political organization of his choice.  If he doesn’t have a favorite, I have some suggestions (I bet you do, too).  That would help transform him from a real weiner to a real winner.

 

 

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Thursday Thought: Ridiculous Brotherhood Award?

August 15, 2013 Comments Off on Thursday Thought: Ridiculous Brotherhood Award?

I’m afraid we’re a long way away from this idea.  When that perfect day comes, there will be no more prejudice, violence, or crime. I can dream, can’t I?  

“I look to a time when brotherhood needs no publicity; to a time when a brotherhood award would be as ridiculous as an award for getting up each morning.”  —  Daniel D. Mich

 

 

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The Jesuits are Selling Me

August 14, 2013 Comments Off on The Jesuits are Selling Me

I just realized that I’m being sold at El Retiro, the Jesuit Retreat House in Los Gatos.  Well, not me, exactly, but my book, Small Things Count: Simple Ways to Live Christ’s Love Each Day.  The reason that this is exciting to me is that El Retiro is one of my favorite spots on Earth. Its 50 beautiful acres offer a peaceful place to relax, think, commune with Nature and God, or participate in a group or individual retreat where you can work out your place in the universe.  It has a small bookstore where you browse, sit and read, then, if you find something you like—such as my book—buy it.  To learn more about this wonderful place, go to  http://www.elretiro.org.

 

 

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Why Pay for AC?

August 13, 2013 Comments Off on Why Pay for AC?

Turn UP your AC’s thermostat while you keep cool during this next week or so of high temperatures. Our AC has become an appliance we automatically use before we think of anything else we can do to beat the heat. There are so many other things that we can do that are effective and a LOT less costly.

Read about these at http://www.nrdc.org/thisgreenlife/?utm_source=thisgreenlife&utm_medium=tgllink&utm_campaign=email. Then remember them whenever you find your finger reaching to turn on your AC.

Ice fortress

 

 

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Taiwan/U.S. Lawmakers: Let the Fists Fly

August 9, 2013 Comments Off on Taiwan/U.S. Lawmakers: Let the Fists Fly

I admire legislators in Taiwan.  They let it all out.  Recently, their disagreement over whether to build a nuclear plant led to an all-out brawl: punches thrown, wrestling on the floor, water tossed at each other, obscenities  let loose.  Seems childish, doesn’t it?  On the other hand, I admire them because they show their childishness openly rather than hiding it behind expensive suits and senseless filibusters.

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Mark Twain and My Return

August 8, 2013 2 comments

I’m back.  For the last week or so I’ve internalized Mark Twain’s famous quote: “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.”   So I’m using it for my Thursday Thought quote.

I had to keep reminding the face in the mirror–and the brave friends who came to my door but were smart enough not to enter—that I only looked like I should have been buried already.  The bug isn’t totally gone, but at least I’m regaining my sense of perspective—somewhat warped as it’s been accused of being.

Meanwhile, thanks to those readers who have stuck with me, and welcome to the 16 new readers who signed on during my self-pitying agony.

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Temporarily Silenced

August 5, 2013 4 comments

I know I’ve been absent from this space for about five days.  I’m not gone, although this bug I’ve been fighting wants me permanently gone.  My brain is frazzled (more than usual) and I have no energy.  Please stick with me a couple more days and I’ll be back with my normal scintillating/moronic/droll/questionable/opinionated posts.

Now, where did I put that bug spray…?

 

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