Neighbors

You often see people  sitting side by side and talking on their cell phones, maybe to each other.

In the old days, however, people spoke face to face, even  to their neighbors. They would often stand in their backyards and chat across the fence.

In our neighborhood, we have our own version... Ron and Norm sit in our backyard, chatting face to face and tractor to tractor.   I was lucky to have a camera close by this morning to get this shot. They continued to talk for some time and I got even more pictures. I love it.

Red Sky at Night, Sailors Delight

Sunsets across the lake are amazing. I miss living where I could see that phenomenon each night. We saw this red delight one evening while out on the boat. I desperately need beautiful things like this in my life, since our day to day lives are privy to news from Washington.

Mychal Massie, a respected writer and talk show host in Los Angeles wrote about the sad state of affairs in our capital with the ruling family.

I am posting his exact letter  and it can be verified here: http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/dontlike.asp

The other evening on my twitter, a person asked me why I didn't
Like the Obama's? Specifically I was asked: "I have to ask, why
Do you hate the Obama's? It seems personal, not policy related.
You even dissed (disrespect) their Christmas family picture."

The truth is I do not like the Obamas, what they represent, their
Ideology, and I certainly do not like his policies and legislation. I've
Made no secret of my contempt for the Obamas. As I responded
To the person who asked me the aforementioned question, I don't
Like them because they are committed to the fundamental change
Of my/our country into what can only be regarded as a Communist state.

I don't hate them per definition, but I condemn them because they are
The worst kind of racialists, they are elitist Leninists with contempt for
Traditional America . They display disrespect for the sanctity of the office
He holds, and for those who are willing to admit same, Michelle Obama's
Raw contempt for white America is transpicuous.

I don't like them because they comport themselves as emperor and empress.
I expect, no I demand respect, for the Office of President and a love of our
Country and her citizenry from the leader entrusted with the governance of
Same. President and Mrs. Reagan displayed an unparalleled love for the country
And her people. The Reagan's made Americans feel good about themselves and
About what we could accomplish. His arrogance by appointing 32 leftist czars and
Constantly bypassing congress is impeachable. Eric Holder is probably the MOST
Incompetent and arrogant DOJ head to ever hold the job. Could you envision
President Reagan instructing his Justice Department to act like jack-booted thugs?

Presidents are politicians and all politicians are known and pretty much expected
To manipulate the truth, if not outright lie, but even using that low standard, the
Obama's have taken lies, dishonesty, deceit, mendacity, subterfuge and obfuscation
To new depths. They are verbally abusive to the citizenry, and they display an animus
For civility.

I do not like them, because they both display bigotry overtly, as in the case of Harvard
Professor Louis Gates, when he accused the Cambridge Police of acting stupidly, and
Her code speak pursuant to now being able to be proud of America. I view that statement
And that Mindset as an insult to those who died to provide a country where a Kenyan,
His illegal alien relatives, and his alleged progeny, could come and not only live freely,
But rise to the highest, most powerful, position in the world. Michelle Obama is free to
Hate and disparage whites because Americans of every description paid with their blood
To ensure her right to do same.
I have a saying, that "the only reason a person hides things, is because they have
Something to hide." No president in history has spent over a million dollars to keep
His records and his past sealed.

And what the two of them have shared has been proved to be lies. He lied about
When and how they met, he lied about his mother's death and problems with
Insurance, Michelle lied to a crowd pursuant to nearly $500,000 bank stocks they
Inherited from his family. He has lied about his father's military service, about the
Civil rights movement, ad nausea. He lied to the world about the Supreme Court in
A State of the Union address. He berated and publicly insulted a sitting Congressman.
He has surrounded himself with the most rabidly, radical, socialist academicians today.
He opposed rulings that protected women and children that even Planned Parenthood
Did not seek to support. He is openly hostile to business and aggressively hostile to Israel .
His wife treats being the First Lady as her personal American Express Black Card
(arguably the most prestigious credit card in the world). I condemn them because,
As people are suffering, losing their homes, their jobs, their retirements, he and his
Family

Are arrogantly showing off their life of entitlement - as he goes about creating
And fomenting class warfare.

I don't like them, and I neither apologize nor retreat from my public condemnation
Of them and of his policies. We should condemn them for the disrespect they show
Our people, for his willful and unconstitutional actions pursuant to obeying the
Constitutional parameters he is bound by, and his willful disregard for Congressional authority.

Dislike for them has nothing to do with the color of their skin; it has everything
To do with their behavior, attitudes, and policies. And I have open scorn for their
Constantly playing the race card.

I could go on, but let me conclude with this. I condemn in the strongest possible
Terms the media for refusing to investigate them, as they did President Bush and
President Clinton, and for refusing to label them for what they truly are. There is
No scenario known to man, whereby a white president and his wife could ignore laws,
Flaunt their position, and lord over the people, as these two are permitted out of fear
for their color

As I wrote in a syndicated column titled, "Nero In The White House" -
"Never in my life, inside or outside of politics, have I witnessed such
Dishonesty in a political leader. He is the most mendacious political figure
I have ever witnessed. Even by the low standards of his presidential predecessors,
His narcissistic, contumacious arrogance is unequalled. Using Obama as the bar,
Nero would have to be elevated to sainthood... Many in America wanted to be proud
When the first person of color was elected president, but instead, they have been
Witness to a congenital liar, a woman who has been ashamed of America her entire
Life, failed policies, intimidation, and a commonality hitherto not witnessed in political
Leaders. He and his wife view their life at our expense as an entitlement -
while America 's people go homeless, hungry and unemployed.”

 

Use Your Head

As Chelle said this morning, Aussie sings his own song. I'm happy he has a mind of his own. I don't want him to feel like he must conform with this world.  But being an old fogey, some things seem too far out for me. I just need to understand the reasons, I suppose.  lol

As I ponder this thought, I remember all the times throughout the history of this world where people got into horrendous trouble by 'following the crowd'. It is as true today as it has always been. We certainly need to use our heads and not allow ourselves to be drug around by our necks because we want to be 'liked' or whatever.  I encourage you to THINK. And if your hair is crazy long and you are a boy...so what? People may mistake you for a girl. That would be understandable. I might not like it, but it isn't going to hurt you or others...at least I doubt it will. So again I say.  Think for yourself...just be sure you know the facts.

Play Mate

Maggie loves people. She needs a constant play mate. I'm a little too busy to suffice.  Because of that, she is always needing a play mate, one who will give her undivided attention.  

This evening a friend of Al and LInda (and now our friend) Connie came over for a boat ride. She played with Maggie for quite a while. Thinking  she would be worn out once Connie had to leave, I was quite surprised when she continued needing attention.  She is hair ball of energy.

Expecting

John and Beth are expecting a new addition to the family in December.

                                   They recently found out that Caleb will be getting a brother.


I love the second picture on the first layout. What a sweet expression Caleb has. I wish I could give him a big squeeze  right now.  FaceTime is a wonderful thing, but it doesn't do much for the sense of touch.

Defund It Now!

This is our granddaughter, Leah with one of her long time friends at the beach. I love the colors.

Don't have much time this evening, but I do want to make a short statement in support of defunding Obamacare. If you don't know your health care will cost more with his plan and that you will have less freedom of choice in many areas, and that the government will be administrating this about as well as it does the post office, then you have fallen  prey of big media.

I congratulate all of you who do know the specifics, for you have been studious. The main thing to do right now is to urge your senators to defund this government health care system, before it defunds out nation.

Fathers and Sons

Like father, like son... John and Caleb do yard work, as Caleb emulates his daddy.

The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.  You can see him watching John and then trying to do the  same thing.

This is not an isolated example. There are exceptions. Boys need fathers in their lives.  One of the reasons boys are having so much trouble 'finding themselves' today is there is no father figure in the house.

Are you familiar with Ted Cruz? He is a second generation American. His father came here from Cuba. Find out why Ted  is like he is here.