I can't swim...very well. I watched the news today about disabled vets learning to water ski (among other things). I just don't like the water.
I can’t read anymore…too much going on. My concentration is shot. I have a household full of books. Tonight on the news was a story about books. They are obsolete. The new method is the "kindle", among others. I should feel good, I can't read (mostly don't have much time) and books are going obsolete. I won't be missing something.
I don't do much around the house anymore. Just not important and I am too tired. Truthfully, I never learned how. I never really liked it, anyway.
I am a poet...in a world where no one reads poetry anymore. What is a person to do? Just keep plugging on I guess.
D.
A little poem for today:
I smiled as you went by,
our hands gently touched.
I let out an audible sigh,
I know, it wasn't much.
D. Normand.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Today
Today was such an awesome day. I am going to do it all over again tomorrow. Such beautiful thoughts, so many emotions, so much joy. Things are going well.
I hope your experiences are as joyful and fulfilling as mine have been. It is wonderful to be involved.
D.
I hope your experiences are as joyful and fulfilling as mine have been. It is wonderful to be involved.
D.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
You Go Luc.
I recieved an e-mail from my sister tonight. My twelve year old nephew is achieving some national recognition. He is a very accomplished viola player and now, my sister tells us that:
Lucas was nominated last Spring to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference this Fall in Washington, D.C. He will be representing his school and attending the conference from Saturday, September 26 –Thursday, October 1. Lucas is very excited about this trip and feels honored to be a part of it.
A little background on the Conference: “the purpose of the Junior National Young Leaders Conference is to honor and inspire the most exceptional middle school students in the nation, distinguished by their academic excellence, leadership potential, commitment to excellence, desire to succeed, and maturity, and to reinforce the virtues of leadership, citizenship, and democracy while using Washington, D. C. as their classroom. They will have the opportunity to meet and learn from some of today’s leaders and work with other students from across the nation”.
Below is an excerpt from the press release.
LOCAL STUDENTS TO WALK IN FOOTSTEPS OF U.S. LEADERS
Junior National Young Leaders Conference Offers Historic Perspectives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This fall, over 250 outstanding middle school students from across the United States will take part in an extraordinary leadership conference in Washington, D.C. Themed Voices of Leadership: Reflecting on the Past to create the Future, the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) introduces young people to the rich tradition of leadership while enhancing their leadership skills and abilities. They will not only understand the key concepts of leadership, but to apply them in their everyday lives…….
PonderingDave's comments. I am just so very proud of my nephew. He is a very talented individual. I look forward to hearing about this conference.
Lucas was nominated last Spring to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference this Fall in Washington, D.C. He will be representing his school and attending the conference from Saturday, September 26 –Thursday, October 1. Lucas is very excited about this trip and feels honored to be a part of it.
A little background on the Conference: “the purpose of the Junior National Young Leaders Conference is to honor and inspire the most exceptional middle school students in the nation, distinguished by their academic excellence, leadership potential, commitment to excellence, desire to succeed, and maturity, and to reinforce the virtues of leadership, citizenship, and democracy while using Washington, D. C. as their classroom. They will have the opportunity to meet and learn from some of today’s leaders and work with other students from across the nation”.
Below is an excerpt from the press release.
LOCAL STUDENTS TO WALK IN FOOTSTEPS OF U.S. LEADERS
Junior National Young Leaders Conference Offers Historic Perspectives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This fall, over 250 outstanding middle school students from across the United States will take part in an extraordinary leadership conference in Washington, D.C. Themed Voices of Leadership: Reflecting on the Past to create the Future, the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) introduces young people to the rich tradition of leadership while enhancing their leadership skills and abilities. They will not only understand the key concepts of leadership, but to apply them in their everyday lives…….
PonderingDave's comments. I am just so very proud of my nephew. He is a very talented individual. I look forward to hearing about this conference.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Apologize? What for?
Last week President Obama gave a speech.
Once again he lied to the American people. He said that "his" health care bill would not provide benefits to illegal aliens. South Carolina congressman Wilson yelled out “you lie”. This outburst shocked all in attendance.
Wilson apologized to the president for the outburst the next day. The president accepted the apology.
While Congressman Wilson was apologizing a house committee was adding verbiage to the health care bill that would close the loophole that would give health care coverage to illegal aliens.
Having closed the loop hole, the next day congress decides to make congressman Wilson apologize (for calling the president a liar) on the house floor.
I ask that congressman Wilson not do that. What he said was correct. There was no provision in the bill to preclude government benefits to illegal aliens until the House committee put it in two days after Mr. Obama lied about it. (Has he read the bill?) Congressman Wilson has done what he needed to do. He apologized for the outburst, not the content.
The House of Representatives should apologize to the American people.
Once again he lied to the American people. He said that "his" health care bill would not provide benefits to illegal aliens. South Carolina congressman Wilson yelled out “you lie”. This outburst shocked all in attendance.
Wilson apologized to the president for the outburst the next day. The president accepted the apology.
While Congressman Wilson was apologizing a house committee was adding verbiage to the health care bill that would close the loophole that would give health care coverage to illegal aliens.
Having closed the loop hole, the next day congress decides to make congressman Wilson apologize (for calling the president a liar) on the house floor.
I ask that congressman Wilson not do that. What he said was correct. There was no provision in the bill to preclude government benefits to illegal aliens until the House committee put it in two days after Mr. Obama lied about it. (Has he read the bill?) Congressman Wilson has done what he needed to do. He apologized for the outburst, not the content.
The House of Representatives should apologize to the American people.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
This Just In...
Scientist have found that other planets in our solar system are experiencing warming also. Hmmm... could it possibly be due to solar activity?
http://www.livescience.com/environment/070312_solarsys_warming.html
http://www.livescience.com/environment/070312_solarsys_warming.html
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