I was just sitting here looking at the devastation in Japan. Wide-eyed and for a loss of words I stared over and over at the computer screen. One would think that all the different events that many Americans and other people in the world have been exposed to, that we might even be a little calloused. Maybe, Or, maybe not. As a nation I think that we have come together in difficult times, faced our adversities and moved forward. I also think that many of us have actually developed ...

     I thought today would be a good day to write my explanation why I wrote an email to the President. Actually, I have been contacted on several occasions as recent as last week requesting I explain my reasons. Fair enough, I owe it to you. I stated in my letter that the President had the most potential to prove that “change” can happen and that it can be for the betterment of the American people. That was an honest statement, and it was also a loaded challenge to see if the President and Congress could make the right choices and implement them into action. So far more “changes” seem to have done more harm than good.  First of all unemployment far exceeded expectations and has continued to remain at very high levels with no present correction in sight. Some big a ...

       I remember this day, where I was and what I was doing. The television was like a black hole that sucked me in and would not let go, and like I nightmare that I could not wake up from. My memory will forever be etched with the attack on our beloved country. Hate and revenge filled my mind, and I was ready to go serve our country if that what things were to come. I think that feelings of disgust and loathing can be natural when you see any atrocity, especially one that you can not stop. 
      Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the pursuit of happiness are part of living in

         I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. It was an exceptionally nice weather for this time of year. For the first time in a long time I actually spent each day doing something with my family. We did not spend very much money nor drove very far. I almost could not believe that we had so much fun without having to spend a fortune. To be totally honest it kind of reminded me of times when I was growing up and when I did things as a kid. We were not by any means well to do, but some how we managed to have our share of fun filled days.
       We decided to go walking up a mountain at a local park. We went to

       How tolerant are most American’s? When you stub your toe, do you say a nasty little four letter word under your breath? How about when you get in a fender bender while you’re on your way to work, and already running late? How many people are able to politely listen to a telemarketer and tell them no thank you but I’m not interested? Does tolerance come in different forms or have different levels that are all dependent on what the situation may be? What makes some people more tolerant than others and why do we act differently to the same situation?
       I can remember ever since I was growing up what my parents have been tolerant of. Boundaries had been established early and the responses to situations never changed. I bet a guideline could have been put in pri ...

     Remember Memorial Day. Many of us enjoy our long weekend. It is important that we spend time with our families and friends. It is also important that we have a mid-year break to relieve some of the day to day stresses of life. Americans like the rest of the world are trying to maneuver through the obstacles with the economy and all the while keep the threads of our families and relationships from unwinding. I hope you have the day off, and I hope it is enjoyable and restful.
      But I do have one request. I ask that you remember the history behind Memorial Day. I hope you appreciate the Service men and women that have served our country faithfully and those that gave their lives so that you can have your freedoms and dreams.