I just want to say one thing.
"Behind every good man, there is a good woman."
I have to confess, even as a gay man, this is still true.
LastManOut
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
When you say nothing at all ...
What do you get when you cross a Jehovah's Witness and a Lutheran?
- Someone who comes to your door and doesn't say anything.
- Someone who comes to your door and doesn't say anything.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The $100 Bill
A man was walking in the mall and stopped by a tattoo parlor and decided to get $100 bill tattooed to his penis. When he got home he showed it to his wife who asked why he would do such a thing?
The man replied, "There are three reasons."
1. "I like to watch my money grow."
2. "I like to play with my money."
3. "Now you don't have to go to the mall when you want to blow my money."
The man replied, "There are three reasons."
1. "I like to watch my money grow."
2. "I like to play with my money."
3. "Now you don't have to go to the mall when you want to blow my money."
Monday, March 02, 2009
You Go Girl!
Nancy, Thank you again for saying exactly what needed to be said regarding Rush:
'2. Rush Limbaugh. He’s Pelosi’s sworn enemy — and she views him as beneath contempt and unworthy of her comment.
Asked about the right-wing talk-radio king the other day, Pelosi said: “I don’t speak to that. I’m the speaker of the House. I don’t get into the popular culture.”'
http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20090302/pl_politico/19481
Thank you from the bottom of everyone's heart who can't stand people who make a living out of bitching!
LastManOut
'2. Rush Limbaugh. He’s Pelosi’s sworn enemy — and she views him as beneath contempt and unworthy of her comment.
Asked about the right-wing talk-radio king the other day, Pelosi said: “I don’t speak to that. I’m the speaker of the House. I don’t get into the popular culture.”'
http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20090302/pl_politico/19481
Thank you from the bottom of everyone's heart who can't stand people who make a living out of bitching!
LastManOut
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Flower Show
Two little old ladies were sitting on a park bench outside the local town hall where a flower show was in progress. The thin one leaned over and said,
'Life is so boring. We never have any fun anymore. For $10 I'd take my clothes off And streak through that stupid flower show!'
'You're on!' said the other old lady, holding up a $10 bill.
The first little old lady slowly fumbled her way out of her clothes and, Completely naked, streaked (as fast as an old lady can) Through the front door of the flower show.
Waiting outside, her friend soon heard a huge commotion inside the hall, Followed by loud applause and shrill whistling. The smiling and naked Old lady came through the exit door surrounded by a cheering crowd.
'What happened?' asked her waiting friend.
'I won 1st prize as Best Dried Arrangement.'
'Life is so boring. We never have any fun anymore. For $10 I'd take my clothes off And streak through that stupid flower show!'
'You're on!' said the other old lady, holding up a $10 bill.
The first little old lady slowly fumbled her way out of her clothes and, Completely naked, streaked (as fast as an old lady can) Through the front door of the flower show.
Waiting outside, her friend soon heard a huge commotion inside the hall, Followed by loud applause and shrill whistling. The smiling and naked Old lady came through the exit door surrounded by a cheering crowd.
'What happened?' asked her waiting friend.
'I won 1st prize as Best Dried Arrangement.'
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Knowing When To Keep Your Distance
There is an article out today that needs some clean up, Obama's five rules of scandal response, Carrie Budoff Brown, Kenneth P. Vogel Carrie Budoff Brown, Kenneth P. Vogel – Wed Dec 24, 6:52 am ET. http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/16836
The article above constructs together five "rules" for how the incoming Obama administration is handling the Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal with respect to Mr. Obama's Senate seat replacement. The rules outlined are interesting enough, however, the reporting that is strung together is trying to bleed out that Obama is not as removed from the scandal as he might appear. There's really no evidence that Obama had anything to do with Blagojevich's malfeascence. The media just thrives on drama.
The article ended with a question that has a very obvious answer, so obvious it is possibly rhetorical:
"To the extent that the report succeeds in its goal of establishing the distance between Obama and Blagojevich, it necessarily raises the question: Why was the president-elect and leader of the Democratic party playing no role in a key appointment to national office being made in his home state, and by a Democratic governor?"
It is no real secret in Illinois politics that Gov. Blagojevich has been running a corrupt administration from the begining. In fact, anyone who is familier with him, is not surprised by the allegations made against him. So, with all honesty, Obama has probably been trying to keep his distance from Blagojevich in general. What Presidential Candidate would even want their name associated with Blagojevich? When reading the statement above from today's article the authors are either out of touch with long list of news worthy scandals that Blagojevich has been associated with or they are trying to imply that Obama has some interest in influencing the selection of his suceessor, which he does not. Furthermore, The article's own reporting states that, "Craig said Obama 'was not engaging on this in any personal way and had no interest in dictating the result of the selection process.'"
The article above constructs together five "rules" for how the incoming Obama administration is handling the Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal with respect to Mr. Obama's Senate seat replacement. The rules outlined are interesting enough, however, the reporting that is strung together is trying to bleed out that Obama is not as removed from the scandal as he might appear. There's really no evidence that Obama had anything to do with Blagojevich's malfeascence. The media just thrives on drama.
The article ended with a question that has a very obvious answer, so obvious it is possibly rhetorical:
"To the extent that the report succeeds in its goal of establishing the distance between Obama and Blagojevich, it necessarily raises the question: Why was the president-elect and leader of the Democratic party playing no role in a key appointment to national office being made in his home state, and by a Democratic governor?"
It is no real secret in Illinois politics that Gov. Blagojevich has been running a corrupt administration from the begining. In fact, anyone who is familier with him, is not surprised by the allegations made against him. So, with all honesty, Obama has probably been trying to keep his distance from Blagojevich in general. What Presidential Candidate would even want their name associated with Blagojevich? When reading the statement above from today's article the authors are either out of touch with long list of news worthy scandals that Blagojevich has been associated with or they are trying to imply that Obama has some interest in influencing the selection of his suceessor, which he does not. Furthermore, The article's own reporting states that, "Craig said Obama 'was not engaging on this in any personal way and had no interest in dictating the result of the selection process.'"
Thursday, December 18, 2008
They Don't Make 'em Like They Used To
As a staunch modernist, I am nearly always in favor of new things over old things. However, in these uncertain economic times, I am yearning for basic things that just work well. There is within our economy widespread intentional public deception with regard to the quality of a product that is produced. We will likely never reach a point in our civilization that the sage advice "Buyer Be Ware" is outdated. The problem is that consumers themselves facilitate products that are of low quality because demand truly comes down on the side of inexpensive. In a majority of the cases, Inexpensive = Low Quality.
Here are some not so obvious modern day caveats:
My number one irritation when I am shopping is seeing a product that doesn't explicitly state what it is for. Not only is this bad marketing to not list the benefits of a product to the consumer, it is deceptive in that you may buy it thinking it does one thing, when it's really designed to accomplish something else. Quality products clearly state what they can do.
Beware of products that come with instructions that are difficult to understand. Products lacking clear instructions for use often lacked good planning in their conception. To review thus far, Quality products clearly state what their purpose is and also how to use them.
The real test of a product is the extent to which is can be reused. Recyclibility is not as important. Most things can be recycled, but very few can be reused. Let's start with the consideration that more or less we live in a throw away society. Which raises an important question. Why do we throw things away? Simply put, stuff breaks. However, just because something is broken, meaning it cannot be used for its original purpose, is not enough to explain why so many things are thrown away. A product must also be reasonably replaceable for most people to throw it away. This illustrates why we fill landfills with tons of plastic packaging because no one has a reasonable expectation that we will stop producing inexpensive plastic bottles, containers, and plastic wrap. Out of these three things, not one of them is truly a reusable product. Plastic wrap is often too thin and breaks before it can recover a container. Plastic bottles and containers eventually begin to leak toxins when reused and are prone to adapting odors, cracking, and misshaping. What is unseen by the consumer is that there is a significant cost added to the product because of the container the product is packaged in. Case in point, the bottle in bottled water probably costs more than the water in the bottle.
Reusable is not exactly the same as durability. A wool coat may or may not be durable, meaning it will wear well for a long period of time, depending on the quality of the construction of the garment and the fibre content. However, a wool coat regardless of durability as a coat, could be dismantled, cut up, and braided into a throw rug. This may sound ridiculous today, however, before shelves were flooded with inexpensive throw rugs, people made their own. To take this example a little further, when the wool coat became throw rug and was no longer suitable for inside the home, it probably still had life in the back hallway, and then later outdoors. When it finally outlives its usefulness, the wool rug could be used to keep weeds down in the garden where it will naturally biodegrade. You cannot make the same claims about man made materials and fibers that you can about natural ones with respect to reusability.
To work the green angle, products made from renewable materials present a minimal risk to the natural environment, assuming their manufacturing process is "green." If a product is made all from renewable materials, but in the process we expended a greater amount of energy and subsequently greater carbon emissions, then we've only displaced the harm to the environment in another area. It pays to familiarize yourself with the type of company you purchase products from. Is the product made locally or do you have no idea where it came from?
In Summary, Look for products that indicate what their purpose is, how to use the product, what is it made out of, where the product came from, and who made it. It is also useful to examine what other uses a product has beyond its original purpose and what other uses you may have for a product. And as a matter of common sense, "If it tastes like a lemon, it probably is one."
Here are some not so obvious modern day caveats:
My number one irritation when I am shopping is seeing a product that doesn't explicitly state what it is for. Not only is this bad marketing to not list the benefits of a product to the consumer, it is deceptive in that you may buy it thinking it does one thing, when it's really designed to accomplish something else. Quality products clearly state what they can do.
Beware of products that come with instructions that are difficult to understand. Products lacking clear instructions for use often lacked good planning in their conception. To review thus far, Quality products clearly state what their purpose is and also how to use them.
The real test of a product is the extent to which is can be reused. Recyclibility is not as important. Most things can be recycled, but very few can be reused. Let's start with the consideration that more or less we live in a throw away society. Which raises an important question. Why do we throw things away? Simply put, stuff breaks. However, just because something is broken, meaning it cannot be used for its original purpose, is not enough to explain why so many things are thrown away. A product must also be reasonably replaceable for most people to throw it away. This illustrates why we fill landfills with tons of plastic packaging because no one has a reasonable expectation that we will stop producing inexpensive plastic bottles, containers, and plastic wrap. Out of these three things, not one of them is truly a reusable product. Plastic wrap is often too thin and breaks before it can recover a container. Plastic bottles and containers eventually begin to leak toxins when reused and are prone to adapting odors, cracking, and misshaping. What is unseen by the consumer is that there is a significant cost added to the product because of the container the product is packaged in. Case in point, the bottle in bottled water probably costs more than the water in the bottle.
Reusable is not exactly the same as durability. A wool coat may or may not be durable, meaning it will wear well for a long period of time, depending on the quality of the construction of the garment and the fibre content. However, a wool coat regardless of durability as a coat, could be dismantled, cut up, and braided into a throw rug. This may sound ridiculous today, however, before shelves were flooded with inexpensive throw rugs, people made their own. To take this example a little further, when the wool coat became throw rug and was no longer suitable for inside the home, it probably still had life in the back hallway, and then later outdoors. When it finally outlives its usefulness, the wool rug could be used to keep weeds down in the garden where it will naturally biodegrade. You cannot make the same claims about man made materials and fibers that you can about natural ones with respect to reusability.
To work the green angle, products made from renewable materials present a minimal risk to the natural environment, assuming their manufacturing process is "green." If a product is made all from renewable materials, but in the process we expended a greater amount of energy and subsequently greater carbon emissions, then we've only displaced the harm to the environment in another area. It pays to familiarize yourself with the type of company you purchase products from. Is the product made locally or do you have no idea where it came from?
In Summary, Look for products that indicate what their purpose is, how to use the product, what is it made out of, where the product came from, and who made it. It is also useful to examine what other uses a product has beyond its original purpose and what other uses you may have for a product. And as a matter of common sense, "If it tastes like a lemon, it probably is one."
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Worst Idea We've Had Yet
Let's look at the Bush Administration's legacy:
- Ran on a platform of reform
- Didn't reform anything - Just spent more money than ever and then "cut taxes."
- Ignored information that could have prevented 9/11
- Refused to accept information from the UN that there was no Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Attacked a country that had nothing to do with 9/11
- Underfunded the war in Afghanistan, where the terrorists from 9/11 actually came from.
- Still to date hasn't found ... YouKnowWho .... Osama Bin Laden
- Sent our troops in to war in Iraq without all the protection they really needed.
- There are thousands of dead troops.
- There is the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina
- There is the slow and steady decline of the economy
- Now we're spending $700 billion to bail out his friends.
Great times ain't it.
Go back to Texas you dumb mother f*cker.
That's what I think.
LastManOut
- Ran on a platform of reform
- Didn't reform anything - Just spent more money than ever and then "cut taxes."
- Ignored information that could have prevented 9/11
- Refused to accept information from the UN that there was no Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Attacked a country that had nothing to do with 9/11
- Underfunded the war in Afghanistan, where the terrorists from 9/11 actually came from.
- Still to date hasn't found ... YouKnowWho .... Osama Bin Laden
- Sent our troops in to war in Iraq without all the protection they really needed.
- There are thousands of dead troops.
- There is the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina
- There is the slow and steady decline of the economy
- Now we're spending $700 billion to bail out his friends.
Great times ain't it.
Go back to Texas you dumb mother f*cker.
That's what I think.
LastManOut
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Today's Fortune's
We ordered Chinnese again. Here are the Results:
"You are the center of every group attention."
"You will be unusually successful in business."
"You display the wonderful traits of charm and courtesy."
"You are the center of every group attention."
"You will be unusually successful in business."
"You display the wonderful traits of charm and courtesy."
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Gratitude
There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, "If I could only see the world, I will marry you."
One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.
He asked her, "Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?" The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him.
Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: "Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine."
This is how the human brain often works when our status changes. Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations.
Life Is a Gift
Today before you say an unkind word, think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food, think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife, think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today before you complain about life, think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before whining about the distance you drive, think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job, think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down, put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.
One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.
He asked her, "Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?" The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him.
Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: "Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine."
This is how the human brain often works when our status changes. Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations.
Life Is a Gift
Today before you say an unkind word, think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food, think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife, think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today before you complain about life, think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before whining about the distance you drive, think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job, think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down, put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Ruht wohl
Remember when ... St. Norbert & UWGB performed the St. John Passion, J. S. Bach?
I have to say that it was on of those first choral works for me that really helped grow as a singer. The second last Chorus, Ruht wohl, No. 67, is perhaps one of my favorite pieces ever. It means, Rest well. It's a lullaby to Jesus as he is laid in his tomb. It has long sweeping lines and the melody is haunting. It's in c minor and Bach does something truly astounding musically with the violin melody in measures 8 - 11 (this theme repeats often throughout). The melody is haunting because Bach goes from the tonic to the V and then rips open the iv chord (iv with a lowered 6th), like one of the wounds of Christ, and then slowly back down using vii and vii diminished.
The point of this whole complicated musical explanation is that from a theoretical standpoint it takes hours to truly understand how Bach put together what is really something quite whimsical. My question is whether or not Bach was truly conscious of how he put together this melody, or whether or not it was just such a talent and strength of his that it just sort of happened naturally and logically as he moved along on the keyboard.
Even if from a theoretical standpoint, Bach consciously understood the nuts and bolts behind his melody, then it is an even greater testimony to his strengths, both as a person and a musician. Bach created a melody that sticks with me because he realized that you can't lay Christ to rest with just anything, it has to sound like the heavens from which it came.
I have to say that it was on of those first choral works for me that really helped grow as a singer. The second last Chorus, Ruht wohl, No. 67, is perhaps one of my favorite pieces ever. It means, Rest well. It's a lullaby to Jesus as he is laid in his tomb. It has long sweeping lines and the melody is haunting. It's in c minor and Bach does something truly astounding musically with the violin melody in measures 8 - 11 (this theme repeats often throughout). The melody is haunting because Bach goes from the tonic to the V and then rips open the iv chord (iv with a lowered 6th), like one of the wounds of Christ, and then slowly back down using vii and vii diminished.
The point of this whole complicated musical explanation is that from a theoretical standpoint it takes hours to truly understand how Bach put together what is really something quite whimsical. My question is whether or not Bach was truly conscious of how he put together this melody, or whether or not it was just such a talent and strength of his that it just sort of happened naturally and logically as he moved along on the keyboard.
Even if from a theoretical standpoint, Bach consciously understood the nuts and bolts behind his melody, then it is an even greater testimony to his strengths, both as a person and a musician. Bach created a melody that sticks with me because he realized that you can't lay Christ to rest with just anything, it has to sound like the heavens from which it came.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Torn
So lots of things are going on in my life right now. Things are picking up at the real job and the flower shop is full steam ahead. Not to mention the dog is still not feeling 100%, we are considering the house remodel, and mother's birthday is coming.
Everyday I wake up and the day goes on and by the time I get to the end of it; I'm a nervous, twisted, and totally messed up. The anxiety that builds is crippling. I feel this way not because I have to make choices, it's because there is a lack of choices to make. All I have are options that lead down a very dark road.
The problem is that while I see the changes coming on the horizon, I don't have the patience to wait anymore. It's like the anticipation of not knowing what is going to happen is driving me crazy!!!
It's like I would give anything to just give up and walk away. Maybe then I'd be doing something that I actually want to do.
LastManOut
Everyday I wake up and the day goes on and by the time I get to the end of it; I'm a nervous, twisted, and totally messed up. The anxiety that builds is crippling. I feel this way not because I have to make choices, it's because there is a lack of choices to make. All I have are options that lead down a very dark road.
The problem is that while I see the changes coming on the horizon, I don't have the patience to wait anymore. It's like the anticipation of not knowing what is going to happen is driving me crazy!!!
It's like I would give anything to just give up and walk away. Maybe then I'd be doing something that I actually want to do.
LastManOut
Friday, June 27, 2008
This Could Save Your Life!
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a medical alert about a highly contagious, potentially dangerous virus that is transmitted orally, by hand, and even electronically. This virus is called Weary Overload Recreational Killer (WORK). If you receive WORK from your boss, any of your colleagues, or anyone else via any means whatsoever - DO NOT TOUCH IT. This virus will wipe out your private life completely.
If you should come into contact with WORK you should immediately leave the premises. Take two good friends to the nearest grocery store and purchase one or both of the antidotes - Work Isolating Neutralizer Extract (WINE) and Bothersome Employer Elimination Rebooter (BEER).
Take the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from your system. You should immediately forward this medical alert to five friends. If you do not have five friends, you have already been infected and WORK is controlling your life.
If you should come into contact with WORK you should immediately leave the premises. Take two good friends to the nearest grocery store and purchase one or both of the antidotes - Work Isolating Neutralizer Extract (WINE) and Bothersome Employer Elimination Rebooter (BEER).
Take the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from your system. You should immediately forward this medical alert to five friends. If you do not have five friends, you have already been infected and WORK is controlling your life.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Oh the Dress...
...Is finally done. For all of you that know when I take on sewing a dress, it is somewhat like giving birth. There is always a learning process that takes place. Here are a couple great sewing tips that may guide you.
Check online for answers:
- Threads Magazine's website was of ueber help. I loved them so much I subscribed to it. Here's why: The had the best article on how to create your own dress form using either duck tape, paper tape, or plaster. http://www.taunton.com/threads/
- Also really helpful is the website for the manufacturer of your sewing machine.
LastManOut
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Oh California, I daresay it's been a long haul.
This week is a landmark in the rights for proponents of same-sex unions, commonly known as "gay marriage." We do not forget the recent history when Mayor Gavin Newsom ordered that GLBT people should be able to wed, in San Francisco, 2004; It was a day full of Political Bravado. I remember the news and the spewing of opinions by everyone as our country watched in some shock on both sides of the issue as to what had just happened.
As we know, the affair was quickly shot down and the marriage licences granted that hopeful day were rescinded. Four years later we have a decision from the Supreme Court in California by a majority of Justices who were appointed by Republicans stating that Mayor Newsom's earlier decree really is supported by California's Constitution. While the decision could be put off, it probably will not be.
What does this mean. Well for starters the State of New York has said recently it will recognize gay marriages performed from outside the state. However, NY is not currently on board for granting them in NY. So the Gay New Yorker will now be flocking to California to get married. You still have to be a resident of Massachusetts to get married there.
There is always a trade off however when big decisions like this happen. I find it interesting that both of these landmark items have happened in an election year. I feel some trepidation that instead of truly focusing on the economic and social issues that so plague our country, we will let yet another hot button social issue dominate our Presidential election. It's just the sort of fire the right wing wackos need to slander an Democratic candidate. I hope they look foolish doing it, because Lord knows these people were raised with righteous anger and hate. It makes for great TV, but piss poor public image.
I do not like to speculate and I certainly do not want to start any sort of rumor. Food for thought though: A Republican appointed Supreme Court in CA made a decision regarding a hot button social issue during a Presidential election year that is dominated by Democratic candidates. First, it's probably the only time the justices will scathe through without terrible reproach from Republicans. Note: Republicans can always use this opportunity to triangulate. Second, it could be great sabotage. Third, something really great could happen: a Republican candidate commenting on same-sex unions might reveal just how short sighted their positions really are for our nation.
Personally, I pray that same-sex civil liberties are not advanced this year in vain. It is too painful for the people who live these issues in every day life. If the Republicans manage to come into power again, we will just have 4 more years (or more) of the same.
LastManOut
As we know, the affair was quickly shot down and the marriage licences granted that hopeful day were rescinded. Four years later we have a decision from the Supreme Court in California by a majority of Justices who were appointed by Republicans stating that Mayor Newsom's earlier decree really is supported by California's Constitution. While the decision could be put off, it probably will not be.
What does this mean. Well for starters the State of New York has said recently it will recognize gay marriages performed from outside the state. However, NY is not currently on board for granting them in NY. So the Gay New Yorker will now be flocking to California to get married. You still have to be a resident of Massachusetts to get married there.
There is always a trade off however when big decisions like this happen. I find it interesting that both of these landmark items have happened in an election year. I feel some trepidation that instead of truly focusing on the economic and social issues that so plague our country, we will let yet another hot button social issue dominate our Presidential election. It's just the sort of fire the right wing wackos need to slander an Democratic candidate. I hope they look foolish doing it, because Lord knows these people were raised with righteous anger and hate. It makes for great TV, but piss poor public image.
I do not like to speculate and I certainly do not want to start any sort of rumor. Food for thought though: A Republican appointed Supreme Court in CA made a decision regarding a hot button social issue during a Presidential election year that is dominated by Democratic candidates. First, it's probably the only time the justices will scathe through without terrible reproach from Republicans. Note: Republicans can always use this opportunity to triangulate. Second, it could be great sabotage. Third, something really great could happen: a Republican candidate commenting on same-sex unions might reveal just how short sighted their positions really are for our nation.
Personally, I pray that same-sex civil liberties are not advanced this year in vain. It is too painful for the people who live these issues in every day life. If the Republicans manage to come into power again, we will just have 4 more years (or more) of the same.
LastManOut
Attitude
"Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what people do or say. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill." -Charles Swindoll
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Why Walmart Works
Sometimes it's more subtle when it comes to a pricing strategy. And very often, you may not even realize when your getting deal or when you are paying too much. A couple weeks ago when I did my grocery shopping I was in the market for a new green tea. I found a variety at Festival, our neighborhood grocer, and it was a little over $4 for the box. I thought it was a little high, but said to myself, "I probably can't get this just anywhere."
I was mistaken. Yesterday I got a few pickups at Walmart; I try to stay away from shopping there too much. However, when going down the tea isle, there was my gourmet green tea. It was priced a little over $2. Now I said to myself, "What the fuck!" I was so pissed that the chronic shopper in me bought not just one box of tea but three boxes. To be fair, I bought one of each kind.
Sitting here now I realize that in the whole scheme of this shopping experience I've really been had. Walmart under prices so that you'll buy more than you need and spend more than you would have. Other retailers either just mark things up too high, or they are not getting a competitive price on the goods. Isn't there any place that I can shop in Green Bay that is just sensible?
I was mistaken. Yesterday I got a few pickups at Walmart; I try to stay away from shopping there too much. However, when going down the tea isle, there was my gourmet green tea. It was priced a little over $2. Now I said to myself, "What the fuck!" I was so pissed that the chronic shopper in me bought not just one box of tea but three boxes. To be fair, I bought one of each kind.
Sitting here now I realize that in the whole scheme of this shopping experience I've really been had. Walmart under prices so that you'll buy more than you need and spend more than you would have. Other retailers either just mark things up too high, or they are not getting a competitive price on the goods. Isn't there any place that I can shop in Green Bay that is just sensible?
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Today's Fortune's
Jerad and I had Chinese again for lunch today. Here were the results:
Josh - Don't pass up a once-in-a-lifetime offer.
Jerad - Keep your feet on the ground even though friends flatter you.
:)
LastManOut
Josh - Don't pass up a once-in-a-lifetime offer.
Jerad - Keep your feet on the ground even though friends flatter you.
:)
LastManOut
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