In Case You've Wondered
My blog is where my wandering thoughts are interspersed with stuff I made up. So, if while reading you find yourself confused about the context, don't feel alone. I get confused, too.
If you're here for the stories, I started another blog: scratchingforchange.blogspot.com
One other thing: sometimes I write words you refuse to use in front of children, or polite company, unless you have a flat tire, or hit your thumb with a hammer.
I don't use them to offend; I use them to embellish.
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
Introspection
Today is one of those days where everything inside seems to demand attention. The thought, memories and events don't go away; they appear and the stark reality of life is portrayed in detail. At this moment, the thoughts are swirling without any substance. Hopefully, before the day is through, I'll be inspired and write something more than one paragraph.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Today Is A Good Day For A Rant
I'll start with the Obamacare fiasco. All the hype, crap, lies, posturing, politics, bureaucracy and incompetence doesn't change the fact that the Constitution doesn't need to be interpreted and is not a living document. It's well written, concise and I don't need anyone to decipher what I consider as comprehensive text. If anyone has any uncertainty, go read The Federalists Papers and see what was on the mind of those that wroted (Even my computer is giving me a rations of crap. What happened to spell check?) wrote the document. If you're too lazy to do so, stay home on election day and play with your genitals.
Next rant is about people that put bumper stickers with phrases like: "Follow me to the __________Casino. First of all, you're not going in the right direction. Second,: You can't stay in your lane. Third: It would be a wise decision to forego your next trip to the casino and fix your damn car. If I owned a casino, I'd fire the first person that suggested this type of bumper sticker.
Last for now: When I order something at your counter, and I end with "to go", don't ask me "Is this for here, or to go?" You might as well throw ice water on me. Pay attention.
Also: Coke and root beer are two distinctly different soft drinks. I don't care much for root beer and you ruined my lunch. Remember, I know where you live.
Next rant is about people that put bumper stickers with phrases like: "Follow me to the __________Casino. First of all, you're not going in the right direction. Second,: You can't stay in your lane. Third: It would be a wise decision to forego your next trip to the casino and fix your damn car. If I owned a casino, I'd fire the first person that suggested this type of bumper sticker.
Last for now: When I order something at your counter, and I end with "to go", don't ask me "Is this for here, or to go?" You might as well throw ice water on me. Pay attention.
Also: Coke and root beer are two distinctly different soft drinks. I don't care much for root beer and you ruined my lunch. Remember, I know where you live.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Opinions
That's what Supreme Court justices are paid to render. It even says that all through the documents they create after they ponder on the cases brought for their attention.
There's an old saying: "Opinions are like a**holes; everyone has one." In this situation, my opinion is that five of the Supreme Court justices are just that: a**holes and full of crap. They're not fit to wear the robe. They've allowed politics to rule and ignored what's right. May history damn them for their actions and may their remaining days on this Earth be plagued with regrets. They deserve nothing better.
There's an old saying: "Opinions are like a**holes; everyone has one." In this situation, my opinion is that five of the Supreme Court justices are just that: a**holes and full of crap. They're not fit to wear the robe. They've allowed politics to rule and ignored what's right. May history damn them for their actions and may their remaining days on this Earth be plagued with regrets. They deserve nothing better.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The Pain Chronicles
This is night three of waking at 10:30 pm, with annoying to sharp pain in my leg, back, knee....wherever. It keeps me awake for a few hours, subsides enough to where I fall asleep and wakes me again at 3:30. It seems to be better tonight, but the night isn't over.
Bleh.
Bleh.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Buckling Pavement
I noticed some maintenance workers removing a section of buckled pavement on the way home. They had one lane almost finished, which left the other lane. This lane still had a section paving that buckled upward about four inches. This is bad, but I've seen worse.
Years ago, while working on a highway patch job, we received a call one Sunday evening requesting immediate mobilization on the project. We hadn't planned on working, but a section of paving buckled, which cause the pavement to heave the full thickness on the downstream side. If this had been the upstream side, cars would have sailed over the "ramp" and the damage would have been minimal. Unfortunately, this wasn't the situation and the pavement buckled under the car of a young woman. The result was the car flipped and she was killed by the accident.
What causes this? Heat. It's been over 100 degrees for the last two afternoons. The pavement expands and eventually finds a weak spot to relieve the pressure. Sometimes it only cause the pavement to become uneven. Others can be catastrophic, like the wreck I described above. One of the worst I've ever seen was where the pavement shattered and threw huge pieces of concrete over a large area. I missed the event, but saw the aftermath as people slowly drove through the rubble.
So, it's hot and there will be more of this to come. Watch as you drive and pay attention to the bumps in the pavement. The small ones you've been traveling over may become substantially larger. All it takes is a hot summer day.
Years ago, while working on a highway patch job, we received a call one Sunday evening requesting immediate mobilization on the project. We hadn't planned on working, but a section of paving buckled, which cause the pavement to heave the full thickness on the downstream side. If this had been the upstream side, cars would have sailed over the "ramp" and the damage would have been minimal. Unfortunately, this wasn't the situation and the pavement buckled under the car of a young woman. The result was the car flipped and she was killed by the accident.
What causes this? Heat. It's been over 100 degrees for the last two afternoons. The pavement expands and eventually finds a weak spot to relieve the pressure. Sometimes it only cause the pavement to become uneven. Others can be catastrophic, like the wreck I described above. One of the worst I've ever seen was where the pavement shattered and threw huge pieces of concrete over a large area. I missed the event, but saw the aftermath as people slowly drove through the rubble.
So, it's hot and there will be more of this to come. Watch as you drive and pay attention to the bumps in the pavement. The small ones you've been traveling over may become substantially larger. All it takes is a hot summer day.
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