TO EARLY FOR GOOD MORNING.... 10/14/16

--For some people good morning is a wait and see the type of thing, and I really can't blame them I've had a few days like that.
--But one thing I found out was holding a good morning greeting hostage until I found out how the day was going to progress, not only didn't make much sense but really had no outcome on the day. Except help me progress with a feeling of impending doom.
--I know it doesn't make much sense but now I figure the worse is over and the best is yet to come. And of course I don't ration my good morning greetings.
--I don't know if changing my attitude has helped but it seems I have more good days since I have. It sort of makes you wonder......

SELF STORAGE.... 08/22/15

--Nice little trend renting room's for your stuff. Usually when collected stuff starts taking up room in our house, we go through it and have a yard sale.
--But that's probably just us. Lately there seems to be a self storage place on every corner. With new one's going up all the time.
--Seam’s like a lot of work, moving extra stuff to it's own rented room. But I imagine there's probably a reason why people rent the places.
--Me I just sort the extra and either the yard sale ends up taking the majority, or the garbage man....

SIMPLE MATH.... 07/11/15

--I used to try and keep track of the good and bad things when they popped up during the day. You know trying to figure out where each of the little fellas came from and what not.
--After awhile I found I was plugging holes and chasing rainbows and not much else. Because quite frankly no matter how many times I plugged the hole where the bad things would come from they always found anther way. And as for chasing rainbows even though it was fun I didn't get much done.
--Now of course many years later I’ve learned to just go my merry way taking things as they come. Not getting to bogged down in the details to much. And leaving math to the universe.
--It's probably not the best way of doing things but at the end of the day I’m not carrying a list around worry about who got the most hits in. And if tomorrow was going to be a better day.
--Now when I finally round out the day it's been pretty good, and as for tomorrow I’m sure it'll be pretty good too.....

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.... 09/18/15

--In the spirit of working together my son's decided to hang laundry together. I happened by on my way to vacuum and thought I fallen into a Abbot and Costello movie.
--I don't know what was funnier my 2 giant sons crammed into our tiny laundry room trying to work together. Or the dialogue that resulted.
--I had to leave and go vacuum, because quite frankly it was a bit much. Especially when my oldest chased my youngest out of the laundry room because he kept knocking down coat hangers. And my youngest picked up a coat hanger and challenged my oldest to a duel. They ended up with a compromise of sorts. My youngest vacuumed and my oldest hung the laundry.
--I guess it just goes to show some times to best to split the work load rather than try to cram to giant people into a tiny laundry room....

SQUASH AND THE CHERRY THIEF ...... 07/16/16

--Now that the cherry tree is starting to have a few cherries, squash has been has been spending most of his time up in the dang fool tree waiting for the crow who comes around ever year for a cherry snack.
--I really wouldn’t mind but the little whack a doodle has a habit of dropping down on my shoulder’s when I happen to walk by the dang fool tree. Needles to say this appears to be a new game the little whack a doodle has come up with, because he’s be doing in for awhile now.
--I suppose I could be worse, I just wish I could one of the little whack a doodles to patrol my blue berries….

TAKING A LONG LOOK…. 03/27/15

--Up and down, back and forth. And so the night goes. When the sun finally breaks through the window, your more than ready to begin the day.
--The nights been fun but your glad it’s done. Now the day is here, and rather than cheer you make coffee and wait the return of some semblance of order. Before you start, because without it you might just as well be stumbling in the dark.
--Taking a long look at all you see your glad for the chance to move further along.
--It’s not much of a plan. But it’s better than what was and that’s good enough for me….

THANK GOD FOR UPDATE'S.....06/14/15

--I like updates, they’re like little nuggets of happiness that keep you abreast of the current situation. Preview or coming attractions are fun because you get a glimpse of things coming. When it comes to news you can pretty much tell what’s going on by the first 60 seconds or so. Books are fun because again it's usually just enough to peek your interest.
--When it comes to computers well that's another case I guess. Even though the update makers swear what their doing is in your best interest. For some dang fool reason 85% of their updates are a real pain in the butt. And usually makes things a whole lot worse. The only good thing is sometimes they point out the weakness with your computer. A more than suttle reminder to fix the little bug-a-boo's before the next dang fool update.
--I suppose it could be worse. At least 15% of the dang fool things don't give many problems. Maybe someday they will work the number down. In the meantime I look forward to the coming attraction’s and news updates while I’m waiting......

THAT'S NOT A CAT!....... 09/25/16

--Looking out the window the other day I noticed all the cats who hang around the house on top of the old play set, which was kind of weird because I just feed the dang fools.
--When I went outside to investigate I found a big old raccoon a eating away in the cats food dish. Normally I wouldn't mind a strange visitor but it was obvious this one didn't plan on sharing and was being quite vocal about it when ever one of the whack a doodles came over for a bite.
--Well if there's one thing I can't stand is a bully especially one who was visiting. So I ran back to the house and got a bucket of water a old broom.
--Between the cold water and a few well place swat’s on the bottom Mr. Raccoon decided it might be better to look for food else where.
--The whack a doodles were happy they got to eat and didn't have to worry about that grumpy old raccoon.
--Of course my wife was a little upset when she found out, but after all these years she's kind of used to me and my shenanigans I guess.....

ALWAYS THE BULL.... 10/09/16

--Sometimes when dealing with some people it almost seems like your wearing red and waving, a red flag because no matter what you do they always are ready to charge at the drop of a hat.
--If it's one thing I've learned over the years is it takes all kinds, and just about the time you think you've seen them all, one will come along that'll surly knock your Sox off.
--Oh, sure it gets kind of tiring keeping your running shoes on at all times and being ready to dance at the drop of the hat. The only other alternative is to stand around and give them exactly what the want which based on my experience is never going to make them happy, and just cause more problems in the end.
--Besides it seems to me life to short to stand around waving, red flags so any dang fool will come charging along.....

BEING KIND ISN’T SUPPOSED TO BE HARD….06/21/15

--I watched a conversation the other day. I was amazed at how many snide and hurtful comments were used to describe the situation of which the person spoke.
--I couldn’t help but feel bad for the person receiving the comments. It is so sad when people don’t take the time to think before they speak.
--Being kind isn’t supposed to be hard. In fact you would think it would be easy but apparently in the me, me, me, generation in which we live it’s a sign of weakness and too feared at all cost.
--That night I said a prayer for the person’s involved. Both of the groups. Hopefully they’ll find the strength to carry on and perhaps they won’t resort to such childish behavior the next time.                                                            -- And the one who had their spirit shattered will find it in their heart to wave their little flag in such a sea of adversity.                                                 -- Like I said being kind shouldn’t be so hard. Perhaps less words and more physical gestures should apply. A polite nod of your head in agreement or disagreement. Body language can say a lot without the hurtfulness of words spoken without thought. A smile can go a very long way and both can feel really good in the end.                                                                                       --Be kind to your neighbor and they will in return be kind to you.  Do a favor for someone in need and receive a smile of appreciation. Help out somebody that you notice is having a problem even if their to proud to ask. Give your hospitality they will surly welcome you back. Be generous in conversation as well as in donations to the ones in need you would be surprise to see the comfortable results in their eyes. Try to be sympathetic to those who are having trouble for they are really trying to do their best. A little help goes a long way.                                                                                 -- In your conversations, manners, and behaviors you can be polite and civil it’s the humane thing to do. Especially in our country with so many different beliefs and numerous life styles today. It’s better to be courteous  and respectful of others to live a joyous life of harmony and peace. The pleasure it will bring you by being nice is endless. It can lift your spirit and others to soar for heights into a new atmosphere. An innocent gesture to hold open a door for someone is genteel. To be considerate can have the power to spread from one person to the next traveling for miles and miles.                               --You to can be attentive and show your endearment by spreading some cheer to the next person you come in contact with a greeting of hello and a smile. A kiss on your wife’s cheek would brighten her day or a big ole hug to your kids can bond you for life. Buy being kind to your family it will become easy to be warmhearted to others and show forgivingness. Oh please by all means pass this little bit on .

THOSE AMAZING LITTLE WORDS….01/28/17

--Over the years I’ve been amazed at the power of words, just a few simple ones can make a persons day, and on the other hand a few harsh ones can really throw it for a downward spiral.
--As a parent I quickly learned that words have power and to be careful which ones I used when talking to my children.
--It often required a lot more effort on my part but the end result was well worth it…..

THE OLD GAL'S STILL LOOK'S PRETTY TO ME....06/30/15

--Every time I look out the window and see her waving my heart skips a beat or to.
--For all the years she's been about, and the thing's she's been through.
--Maybe it's just me. But I’d have to say the old gal still look's pretty to me.
--Even now after all these years, their still telling tales out of school.
--Why it's enough to make a fella quite upset. Especially a color blind old fool.
--Apparently were supposed to take her down or so say the pc clowns with nothing better to do .
--I say long may she wave are old flag, the red white and blue. I’m sorry if this might offend. But then again probably not.
--GOD BLESS AMERICA  AND THAT OLD FLAG, because maybe it's me but she still looks pretty after all she's been through.....

FREE TO SPEAK MY MIND....06/16/15

--Standing rather than sitting, such a simple thing. should you let it wave, or hide it in a closet, because they say it offends.
--Oh the questions that do arise when you set out to apologize and make a amends.
--Myself I say long may it wave, proud and free. and as far standing or sitting well that a choice best left to you or me.
--I pray that all who find these little thing offending find peace of mind. as for me I’m proud to be an American where at lest I’m free to speck my mind.....

THE ABNORMAL AMERICAN….11/14/14

--While waiting for my wife to finish checking out at a local store the other day a young man with a clipboard came up to me and asked if he could ask me a few questions for a survey he was taking. Not having anything better to do beside wait, I said sure why not. I mean, how many times can you read the store flyer before your bored out of mind.
--So while I patiently waited he fiddled with his papers and after a bit began his questions.
--"What race do you consider yourself? White, black, Hispanic, Asian, Muslin, Latino, or other."
--I smiled and said, "American"
--This seemed to shake him up so much he almost dropped his clipboard. “I’m sorry sir perhaps you didn't understand the question? I was asking about what race do you consider yourself?"
--Well not wanting to upset the guy any more for fear he'd drop his clipboard. I tried once again to answer his question. “I guess you could say other than"
--This seemed to satisfy him some what until he came to the next question. Which was trying to nail exactly what race it was I considered myself.
--He rattled off another list of races. Half of which I couldn't pronounce let alone remember. And then stood there patiently with pen poised ready to write down my answer.
--I smiled and said,” I’m afraid I'll have to spell it out for you since it seems to be a dying race, A-M-E-R-I-C-A-N."
--Well he started to write when I guess he figured out what I had said, because he sort of lost control of his fine motor skills and dropped his clip board scattering papers all over.
--I got up to give him a hand, when I noticed my wife was finally done checking out. And figured I better head on over.
--As I was walking away I said, "I'm sorry I can't help you pick up your papers.” My wife's done and I really need to help her with her cart. Walking away I could hear him muttering to himself about people being to stupid to answer a simple question.
--I guess it probably would have been better for him if I'd just went along with the norm and picked from the list.....

HANGING THE FLAG....05/23/15

--It seemed like a good idea at the time. I mean how hard could it be. Easy peasy as they say. Like everything else in this crazy old whack a doodle place we call home. Hanging a flag is something you only try once and be happy it wasn't worse than it ended up.
--It sounded like a good idea when my wife brought it up so I went along. We bought the flag I was to have the honor of hanging it. Climbing the ladder I couldn't help but marvel that something so flimsy could actually hold my weight. And glad of it because at my age it takes longer to recover from those falls than when I was younger.
--I chose the spot for the bracket about where it seemed it would look good and started on the first screw. That’s when I first heard the buzzing. Thinking it was the cordless drill I was using I stopped for a second. When I did the buzzing stopped so I said oh well and started again. On the second screw it started up again this time with more force behind it. Not paying much attention I climbed down of the ladder and grabbed the flag out of the package.
--It was when I was trying to put the flag in the bracket that the dang fool bees appeared. Apparently I’d woken them up with my screwing around and they weren't to happy.
--Well putting the flag in the bracket seemed just about impossible with all the dang fool bees flying around. So I started down the ladder. Turns out climbing down a ladder is pretty hard to do when your holding a flag and bees are playing their whack a doodle games because I fell off the ladder.
--It didn't take me long to realize that hanging around wasn't too good of an idea so I started running for the house. Maybe it was the fall or maybe the dang fool bees but it didn't take me long to realize I was running in the wrong direction. Apparently the people driving by thought I was having a pre 4th of JULY celebration because they started honking their dang fool horns as I ran across the front yard.
--When I finally got back to the house my wife just looked at me and said "can't you do anything without fooling around?" Needless to say I didn't bother trying to explain. I just went back out and waited for the bees to mellow out and hung the flag. Somehow dealing with a bunch of cranky bees was easier than trying to explain to a cranky wife …..

AMERICAN PRIDE….11/24/14

--Oh when did we forget what a great place this really is?
--Oh when did we become afraid to speak of it? For fear that, we might offend.
--Oh when did we decide to rewrite our history, instead of trying to learn from it?
--Oh when did we stop reaching out to each other, to try and get things done?
--Oh when did we draw the line when it came to paying respect to the one's who paid the price to keep use free? And say you did not do it for me.
--oh when did we decide that being proud of who we are is such a great sin.
--Maybe it's. Time we started to remember, what a great place this really is.
--I'm proud to be an American, and proud of that old flag and land over which she waves. The only country on this earth were everybody’s welcome no matter who you are.
--God bless America, I'm proud to be an American...