My stats suck this month. Some of this I attribute to the amount of posts, but some of it makes no sense at all.
The bots are visiting, but the hits aren't reflecting the usual amount, which makes me think there is something else keeping people away.
Anyway, I'll keep on slugging along. I even thought about writing a post about anal bleaching, but hesitate, since I'm really ignorant of today's society - with all the obsessive shaving by men and women - and I wouldn't want to offend a reader that finds anal bleaching a miracle of modern cosmetology.
So, I'll wait for some inspiration and hope a story appears.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013
If This Doesn't Make You Feel Old...
...nothing will.
As I was checking out at the grocery store, I made the comment to the clerk: "It's too pretty to be working."
She blushed and replied: "Thank you.", which I assume was a response to what she thought I said, which was "You're too pretty to be working."
I was a little embarrassed, since I don't say such things; even if the clerk is pretty.
She went on: "I don't plan on working here forever. I've applied for college."
We went on with small talk about what major she should choose. She was uncertain, since a college degree doesn't necessarily mean success these days.
As the conversation progressed, I mentioned she should go into the Army. She commented on how her fiancee is in the army and had never considered the prospect.
I told her they want smart people and she could retire after twenty years. She didn't reply, so I explained how if she didn't take that option, she would be like me and have to keep working.
She looked at me and replied: "You're not retired?"
I replied, after feeling a little bit old: "Nope. I still have about ten years."
She looked at me like Methuselah had entered her store and replied : "Ten Years?"
What could I say? I just smiled and walked away.
Crap!
As I was checking out at the grocery store, I made the comment to the clerk: "It's too pretty to be working."
She blushed and replied: "Thank you.", which I assume was a response to what she thought I said, which was "You're too pretty to be working."
I was a little embarrassed, since I don't say such things; even if the clerk is pretty.
She went on: "I don't plan on working here forever. I've applied for college."
We went on with small talk about what major she should choose. She was uncertain, since a college degree doesn't necessarily mean success these days.
As the conversation progressed, I mentioned she should go into the Army. She commented on how her fiancee is in the army and had never considered the prospect.
I told her they want smart people and she could retire after twenty years. She didn't reply, so I explained how if she didn't take that option, she would be like me and have to keep working.
She looked at me and replied: "You're not retired?"
I replied, after feeling a little bit old: "Nope. I still have about ten years."
She looked at me like Methuselah had entered her store and replied : "Ten Years?"
What could I say? I just smiled and walked away.
Crap!
Jumbled Post
I'm reading some things on the news, so this post will not be about one subject.
Obama visited Mexico and blamed much of the gun violence on himself and the United States. Unfortunately, this story is getting hard to find. I'm guessing it's because Mexico has some of the most restrictive gun laws found in any country. From the political point of view, that doesn't coincide with the current effort by the Obama Administration to create tougher gun laws. Of course, it took the media a little time to realize they were not being the good lap dogs they want to be. Therefore, get rid of the story.
"Good dog. Now fetch!"
***
Million dollar homes were being threatened by wild fires in California. The "million" was used repeatedly, which I'm guessing has some special consideration.
From my point of view, a million dollar house in California probably is equal to one that cost around a hundred grand anywhere else in the United States. So, all I could think of was a bunch of poor working stiffs had their entire existence threatened by a natural disaster. (Sorry if I offended any million dollar homeowners. You should be okay. After all, million dollar homes are owned by millionaires and you should be able to get one of "your people" to fix it when the fire is over.)
***
Israel has blown up some weapon shipments destined to be in the hands of their enemies; that use them often against Israeli citizens. I can't blame them; I'd do the same if one of my neighbors lobbed missiles at my house and I had the opportunity to blow up his missile shipment.
Comments on those news reports are across the board, but some theorize Israel will now be destroyed by their enemies and WW3 has started.
I doubt it. Even if they managed to destroy Israel, they wouldn't get them all and the entire world would become their retaliatory playground. If you don't quite understand what that means, think of never sleeping a full night of sleep again, knowing someone has your number and the odds are you won't wake up.
Israel plays hardball in a world of child softball teams. As much as many in the world hate the country, it doesn't take a lot of logic to realize it's best to leave them alone.
***
We now have an official gay NBA player. I really could care less, although I think I'd be upset if he was checking out my junk in the shower and I'm betting many of his team members will feel the same.
***
"Tough" congressional digging revealed the current administration lied to the public about what happened in Benghazi. I knew that in September. So now what?
I have the feeling those ultimately responsible will never be prosecuted for their terrible dereliction of duty. Write me a comment in the future and tell me I was wrong. I welcome the opportunity to apologize for my hasty judgement.
***
Governor Christie smashed a bug in front of some children, which irritated PETA.
Just be glad he didn't eat it. It looks like he eats everything else.
***
It will cost $25 a person to visit the 9-11 museum. This is pissing off many people, although for the wrong reason. It probably costs that much to keep it open. Inflation's a bitch and you should really do some research and get mad for the right reason.
Obama visited Mexico and blamed much of the gun violence on himself and the United States. Unfortunately, this story is getting hard to find. I'm guessing it's because Mexico has some of the most restrictive gun laws found in any country. From the political point of view, that doesn't coincide with the current effort by the Obama Administration to create tougher gun laws. Of course, it took the media a little time to realize they were not being the good lap dogs they want to be. Therefore, get rid of the story.
"Good dog. Now fetch!"
***
Million dollar homes were being threatened by wild fires in California. The "million" was used repeatedly, which I'm guessing has some special consideration.
From my point of view, a million dollar house in California probably is equal to one that cost around a hundred grand anywhere else in the United States. So, all I could think of was a bunch of poor working stiffs had their entire existence threatened by a natural disaster. (Sorry if I offended any million dollar homeowners. You should be okay. After all, million dollar homes are owned by millionaires and you should be able to get one of "your people" to fix it when the fire is over.)
***
Israel has blown up some weapon shipments destined to be in the hands of their enemies; that use them often against Israeli citizens. I can't blame them; I'd do the same if one of my neighbors lobbed missiles at my house and I had the opportunity to blow up his missile shipment.
Comments on those news reports are across the board, but some theorize Israel will now be destroyed by their enemies and WW3 has started.
I doubt it. Even if they managed to destroy Israel, they wouldn't get them all and the entire world would become their retaliatory playground. If you don't quite understand what that means, think of never sleeping a full night of sleep again, knowing someone has your number and the odds are you won't wake up.
Israel plays hardball in a world of child softball teams. As much as many in the world hate the country, it doesn't take a lot of logic to realize it's best to leave them alone.
***
We now have an official gay NBA player. I really could care less, although I think I'd be upset if he was checking out my junk in the shower and I'm betting many of his team members will feel the same.
***
"Tough" congressional digging revealed the current administration lied to the public about what happened in Benghazi. I knew that in September. So now what?
I have the feeling those ultimately responsible will never be prosecuted for their terrible dereliction of duty. Write me a comment in the future and tell me I was wrong. I welcome the opportunity to apologize for my hasty judgement.
***
Governor Christie smashed a bug in front of some children, which irritated PETA.
Just be glad he didn't eat it. It looks like he eats everything else.
***
It will cost $25 a person to visit the 9-11 museum. This is pissing off many people, although for the wrong reason. It probably costs that much to keep it open. Inflation's a bitch and you should really do some research and get mad for the right reason.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Advice For Fathers
Spend some time with your children. Avoid sporting events, since only a tremendously small percentage of the work force make a dime with sports. Teach them to cut boards; show them how to read a tape measure; mix some concrete and pour a step; show them how to file steel; take apart a small engine and show them how it works; dig a hole and place a fence post; anything but allow them to waste their time playing useless video games, or watching mindless drivel on the television.
Why am I offering this advice? It's because I'm finding it almost painful to see the young people in the work force that are completely clueless. They have absolutely nothing to offer, except brief moments of mental acuity and days of mindless work under my direction. Appalling is the best word I can use and it's sad to realize these are who we'll eventually leave in charge.
Do them a favor and prepare them for the real world. If you don't, you'll find yourself embarrassed when you realize your children can only find jobs where the management is from another country.
Why am I offering this advice? It's because I'm finding it almost painful to see the young people in the work force that are completely clueless. They have absolutely nothing to offer, except brief moments of mental acuity and days of mindless work under my direction. Appalling is the best word I can use and it's sad to realize these are who we'll eventually leave in charge.
Do them a favor and prepare them for the real world. If you don't, you'll find yourself embarrassed when you realize your children can only find jobs where the management is from another country.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
I'll Write Something
I really don't know what to write. I've had a few small inspirations for fiction, but a little analysis didn't allow them to pan out.
Work has been tedious. Being in charge means I not only have to think of all things ahead, I have to think of all the things that can be done wrong and prevent them from happening. Little things I find as common knowledge are completely unknown to crews that seem to be oblivious of their surroundings. Even with simple instructions, a little supervision, and the mandate to not change my mind, some will find a way to screw up something so simple, if you looked up the word on the internet, there would be a photo of that simple thing.
So, I'm waiting for some inspiration. It will come and I hope it's a real dandy of an idea. I could use it.
Work has been tedious. Being in charge means I not only have to think of all things ahead, I have to think of all the things that can be done wrong and prevent them from happening. Little things I find as common knowledge are completely unknown to crews that seem to be oblivious of their surroundings. Even with simple instructions, a little supervision, and the mandate to not change my mind, some will find a way to screw up something so simple, if you looked up the word on the internet, there would be a photo of that simple thing.
So, I'm waiting for some inspiration. It will come and I hope it's a real dandy of an idea. I could use it.
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