This morning as I awoke from a deep slumber at 5:37 am, as the sun shown thru my window, I made a very important decision. I felt I wasn’t getting anything out of FaceBook any longer - it’s been about ten years (more, or less), since I first joined, I’ve not been getting any likes, or thumbs, or even fingers to any of my posts the last several months. My self-confidence and approval rating have … [Read more...]
FaceTime call from The Little Girl
July 29, 2018 By
I had a FaceTime call a few minutes ago. It was the little girl, her baby sister, her mom (Katie McCormick), and her cousin, Kenna, calling to wish me a happy birthday. It was so nice to see and hear from all of them. Warmed my (crazy, sentimental) little heart. They truly make me feel special. I love all of them to the moon and back. Thanks, Katie for dialing my number for Lailah. … [Read more...]
Ideas for Tattoos
July 28, 2018 By
Just might have to do this with the little girl. Not sure about her drawing abilities at age six, maybe I should wait until age eight or so? https://www.facebook.com/WatchCut/videos/824066267756262/ … [Read more...]
President Trump and recent tweets
July 23, 2018 By
Post one of three. Second post will be a screenshot of President Trump’s Tweet that Dan Rather addresses below. Third post is a screenshot of older tweets from President Trump, before he became president, with regard to Iran. https://www.facebook.com/theDanRather/posts/10160671493185716 Post two of three. First post was an editorial by Dan Rather regarding President Trump’s Tweet below. Third … [Read more...]
Finding lost treasure
July 22, 2018 By
Many, many moons ago, I was once married: Gail and I were together for 11 years, but we separated/divorced in 2000. Fast forward to 2006, and I sold the house Rose and I had lived in when we were together (the first time), and moved into a smaller townhouse, in “Beautiful Downtown Apple Valley”. During that move, I lost the ring that Gail had given me as a wedding present (AKA, my wedding ring). … [Read more...]
Spending time with The Little Girl
July 22, 2018 By
Spent the afternoon and evening with the little girl and her baby sister yesterday (along with GranMaRose). Drove up to Orchestra Hall (big mistake, due to 35w construction Downtown) to hear some international music. We listened to two different groups outside, near the WCCO studio park/garden. One group played African drums, the other group sang with guitars, etc. After a couple of hours, we all … [Read more...]
IQ tests and my recent dishwasher experience
July 21, 2018 By
Came across a IQ test here on FB this morning. Didn’t have anything to do (other than the normal Saturday morning errands, the garage, the chores, etc.). Anything to get out of those jobs, so I took it. You had to discern twenty pattern recognition examples in twenty mins. I think I did alright, finishing with plenty of time to spare (5-6 mins left on the clock?), and only had one or two that I … [Read more...]
Canals in Saint Clair Shores
January 7, 2018 By
(note: need to further edit this story since it’s not flowing the way it should. need to add the pictures that go with this) (boy, this was just going to be a post about some stupid canals in SCS, but, wow.) ====== Starting around 1966/67, my mom went back to work (having started working during WWII until ~1956 when she became pregnant with her first child, my brother), making the Williams … [Read more...]
Two (very profound) thoughts for today
January 6, 2018 By
After a few yrs of saying “I love working downtown”, let me tell you, it sucks to walk three blocks from the bus stop to the office at 8am, in minus 15 degree weather (not including windchill), for several days in a row. Boy, I just still love my Amazon Prime Now (grocery delivery service), especially in January, here in MN. The selection of things still is somewhat limited in my opinion, but … [Read more...]
Movies – Molly’s Game
January 6, 2018 By
Went to see “I, Tonya” at the Uptown Theater, getting there ten minutes before the movie started - thinking it would be pretty easy to get in. Holy Crowd, Batman! It was sold out! Fortunately, the Lagoon Theater is just a block away, and had a choice of seeing Star Wars, “Three Billboards”, or something called “Molly’s Game”. Didn’t know a thing about the 2nd or 3rd movies, but noticed that … [Read more...]
Twittering, Mental Stability, and, like, really smart
January 6, 2018 By
A lot of you know I like to share my life (and experiences) with all of you, by FB blogging. Today, I’ve decided to start twittering as well. Here is my very first Twit: ... Actually, throughout my life, my two greatest assets have been mental stability and being, like, really smart. 📱🍔🚀 😱🙄😉🤓 (years from now, I'm going to wonder what this post was all about - the above tweet was actually … [Read more...]
Am I Happy – Friendships
January 6, 2018 By
There are times when I question my life, etc. Am I happy, etc.? Most times I just don’t think about stuff like that. And, if I do think of stuff like that, I just try to fluff it off, and just trudge on. I don’t have a lot of (excessive) drama (a good thing) in my life. I’ve have had a great career, and somehow was able to achieve some ordinary (but, significant for me) goals I set for myself long … [Read more...]
Prayer in schools?
October 5, 2017 By
I’m on the bus, meaning it’s hard to write one of my infamous long winded posts. But here is a premise and question: “Prayer in schools” Do you remember “prayer/ praying in schools”? I’m 58, grew up as a young kid in the 1960s, and graduated in ‘77, and I just do not remember ever praying in a class room, nor as school assemblies, nor at school events/games. I went to public school, to put … [Read more...]
Gun Control – Call Now!
October 4, 2017 By
First time in my life that I’ve ever called my senators (or representatives). But, I so much wanted my voice heard reflecting my opinion regarding the ban on assault weapons, as well as guns in general. I called both of them, and left msgs, asking them to either introduce a bill or support a bill regarding this issue. The number to call is 1-202-224-3122. That’s all you need, it will ask if … [Read more...]
Las Vegas – Gun Control
October 2, 2017 By
It’s been a horrific day. I’m going to turn off FB for awhile, for the rest of the night, I hope, and, maybe, for a bit longer. But one final thought: There are several “industries” that create products that kill our own kind on purpose. Some products are regulated by government such as cigarettes or explosives. Some products have been banned/made illegal, such as addictive drugs such as Meth, … [Read more...]
Las Vegas 2 of 2
October 2, 2017 By
I am overwhelmed with sadness. You would think one could build up a tolerance for this kind of thing (Las Vegas). No, I’m not able to – not me. In fact, more and more, I find myself getting sadder and sadder each time it happens. But, while I am overwhelmed with sadness, my anger is also increasing. More, and more, I’m getting to be so angry at the lack of willingness to make laws regarding … [Read more...]
Las Vegas 1 of 2
October 2, 2017 By
Infinite sadness this morning, just reading now about the tragedy in L.V. What makes a person do this act of evilness? … [Read more...]
Choosing dental plans – “choose wisely”
May 24, 2017 By
So, we're not going to mention the fact that when I was hired by my contracting agency last summer to work at Thrivent that I was given a choice of two very different dental plans, and that I thought I made the right choice in my choosing between said plans. We also won't remark about how (when I was making my choice), I misread one of the plans where it mentioned "annual maximum" being $1,000, … [Read more...]
Corruption in the presidency
March 21, 2017 By
I was only thirteen yrs old in 1972. Something stupid and crazy happened in June of that year. It happened so silently it was only a blip on the radar, and probably only a couple of the local newspapers carried the story: a local hotel and office complex had been broken into by a few guys, in the middle of the night. It wasn't anywhere near a national story, and even if it were, at the age of … [Read more...]
A simple petty burglary, and with that, a president is disgraced
March 20, 2017 By
I was only thirteen yrs old in 1972. Something stupid and crazy happened in June of that year. It happened so silently it was only a blip on the radar, and probably only a couple of the local newspapers carried the story: a local hotel and office complex had been broken into by a few guys, in the middle of the night. It wasn't anywhere near a national story, and even if it were, at the age … [Read more...]
