Thoughts, Philosophy, Life and Love
No matter who you listen to or what you read, it is painfully obvious that the nation and the state of California are experiencing financial difficulties. There does not seem to be any disparity between the various news agencies about this. For once they are almost all in agreement about it. What bothers me, however, … Read more
I was born in 1968… so by most counts, many would not consider me to have experienced the 1970’s. I will grant you that, yes, I was not old enough to participate in the 70’s in the manner many people did, but that does not mean that I did not get something out of them. … Read more
There are a great many things in life that annoy me to no end.  The list is, in fact, to long for me to place here without losing you, my loyal readers, before I get to my point. Last night I had dinner with the wife and folks at Applebee’s. First off, Applebee’s is not … Read more
Well… it might just be a flash in the pan, but this last week has shown an example of what happens when the voters decide to tell the system that they have had enough. Here in California the voters, in what appears to be a landslide of votes more than the turnout, have shot down … Read more
Warning… this article is based on a issue that has me angry… I may use some strong language! It is bad enough when a person abuses a child by beating them or mentally torturing them. These are the common forms of abuse that we are used to, if you can ever truly get used to … Read more
This last week I had the honor of serving on a Jury. I say honor and I mean it with all my heart. Yes… I will also admit that there are parts of jury service that are boring beyond tears. The initial waiting for your panel to be called, then the process of selection where … Read more
What do you stand up for? What ideals or principles do you feel so strongly about that you will stand up for them no matter what? Are you willing to sacrifice your career or reputation in the defense of your beliefs, as long as doing so does not cause or create physical harm to others … Read more
Tonight I decided that, since my stomach was still not quite at 100% since this bout with what I can only assume was a stomach flu, I would go to the Subway Sandwich shop here by my home. Not a long drive and the fresh air… well… as fresh as Bakersfield can grant, would do … Read more
So… as of this last Wednesday (22 April 2009), I am now a Master Mason. Masonry has been a part of my family for a few generations now. Most recently it was my Great Uncle… William Yelland. He was a Mason to the core and made it to the lofty 32nd degree in the Scottish … Read more
While walking around work today, I noticed something that just really had not struck me before. It is the way that there is one set of rules for one group of people, yet an entirely different set for others. What do I mean? If I were to put pictures up in my work area of … Read more
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