Rush Limbaugh repeatedly refers to President Obama as a "man-child".
Rush, why don't you just come right out and call him "boy" and get it over with?
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
President Obama's response to the election in Iran
President Obama has distanced himself from getting directly involved with the result of the election in Iran.
I agree with his wise decision. Getting involved would only fan the anti-America flames of the parties involved, and allow the current regime to claim that we are, in fact, interfering in their sovereign right as a nation.
Stand back, let things play out, and let the people of Iran do the heavy lifting. We can spot them and, if possible (later), open a door of dialog.
Here's hoping that Iran moves peaceably and morally.
All The Best,
-- Don
I agree with his wise decision. Getting involved would only fan the anti-America flames of the parties involved, and allow the current regime to claim that we are, in fact, interfering in their sovereign right as a nation.
Stand back, let things play out, and let the people of Iran do the heavy lifting. We can spot them and, if possible (later), open a door of dialog.
Here's hoping that Iran moves peaceably and morally.
All The Best,
-- Don
Thursday, May 28, 2009
History
The Nazis called it "verscharfte vernehmung".
The English translation? "Enhanced interrogation".
Sound familiar, Mr. Cheney???
The English translation? "Enhanced interrogation".
Sound familiar, Mr. Cheney???
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Christian Crusades, Part Duex
So, Donald Rumsfeld played Bush like the simpleton Xian that he is and -- in fact -- used the Iraq war as a Crusade ... or what one, in another religion, might call a Jihad!
Great ... just great.
Great ... just great.
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Maslow's Pyramid
I've reached the top of Maslow's triangle/pyramid. It occurs to me that I live nearly all the time in a state of self-actualization, with multiple and regular Peak Experiences.
Wow. How fortunate I am.
Now to figure out how to spread that around...
Wow. How fortunate I am.
Now to figure out how to spread that around...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Life Purpose
My Life Purpose/Mission Statement:
My Life Purpose is to help others realize their full potential as a result of my own personal growth.
Along with that, I've developed the following:
Everything that I do to help myself now carries with it the responsibility to use it to help others.
Do you have a Life Purpose Statement?
My Life Purpose is to help others realize their full potential as a result of my own personal growth.
Along with that, I've developed the following:
Everything that I do to help myself now carries with it the responsibility to use it to help others.
Do you have a Life Purpose Statement?
Thursday, April 09, 2009
For My GOP Friends...
Clipped from Wikipedia:
On December 10, 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Article 5 states, "No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment."[6] Since that time a number of other international treaties have been adopted to prevent the use of torture. Two of these are the United Nations Convention Against Torture and for international conflicts the Geneva Conventions III and IV.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Our Favorite Musical Genre Has A Name!!
Last Fall, during the run-up to Christmas ... ARGH ... who invented the stupid phrase "the run-up to..." ... some political hack or news media talking head.
Last Fall, during the four weeks prior to Christmas, my dear wife and I followed her OH SO BRILLIANT idea of stripping the wallpaper in the kitchen and repainting the walls. Oh yeah, and let's paint the cabinets, too. Heck, why not just build a frickin' addition, add a hot tub, how about a putting green ...
I digress. Sorry.
ANYHOO ... where was I? Oh yeah ... the kitchen. I like to cook. It's fun, creative ... WAIT! STOP, DON! THAT's not what this post is about.
(stinkin' A.D.D. ...)
Okay okay ... we were fixing up the kitchen. We listened to Pandora while working, and "seeded" our station with Feist. Turns out, we love that type of music.
So while driving to work today, I learned -- from the good folks at WXPN (xpn.org) that the music we like is called "Neo Folk".
So now, I can wow the hipsters by having a label for the music I like. I told the young lady at Food Lion that she looks like Feist and she had no idea what I was talking about. What is it with young people who aren't in touch with pop culture. HELLO??!!! I'M ALMOST 50 YEARS OLD and I know about Feist and "nuking the 'fridge" and all that schtuff.
I really need a vacation. Couples Swept Away, here we come again!!!
My stock portfolio is up 72 percent since the beginning of the year. Am I lucky, or good. And does it matter.
I'm rambling.
All The Best,
-- Don
Last Fall, during the four weeks prior to Christmas, my dear wife and I followed her OH SO BRILLIANT idea of stripping the wallpaper in the kitchen and repainting the walls. Oh yeah, and let's paint the cabinets, too. Heck, why not just build a frickin' addition, add a hot tub, how about a putting green ...
I digress. Sorry.
ANYHOO ... where was I? Oh yeah ... the kitchen. I like to cook. It's fun, creative ... WAIT! STOP, DON! THAT's not what this post is about.
(stinkin' A.D.D. ...)
Okay okay ... we were fixing up the kitchen. We listened to Pandora while working, and "seeded" our station with Feist. Turns out, we love that type of music.
So while driving to work today, I learned -- from the good folks at WXPN (xpn.org) that the music we like is called "Neo Folk".
So now, I can wow the hipsters by having a label for the music I like. I told the young lady at Food Lion that she looks like Feist and she had no idea what I was talking about. What is it with young people who aren't in touch with pop culture. HELLO??!!! I'M ALMOST 50 YEARS OLD and I know about Feist and "nuking the 'fridge" and all that schtuff.
I really need a vacation. Couples Swept Away, here we come again!!!
My stock portfolio is up 72 percent since the beginning of the year. Am I lucky, or good. And does it matter.
I'm rambling.
All The Best,
-- Don
York in One Picture
In the foreground Rebel wannabe.
In the background, a young black girl walks to school.
Juxtaposition defined.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
We Need Higher Gasoline Taxes
The Federal government should put a big tax on gasoline, along the lines of one or two dollars. Then, combine that with a graduated Tax Credit under a certain income amount.
Me? I'd end up paying more. Yeah, but I'd either purchase a more fuel-efficient vehicle or drive less.
Google "Amory Lovins winning the oil end game" and read it. NOW. If you don't, then don't bother commenting on this post. Amory Lovins -- whom I have called a GENIUS for over 25 years -- OWNS the whole energy issue.
All The Best,
-- Don
Me? I'd end up paying more. Yeah, but I'd either purchase a more fuel-efficient vehicle or drive less.
Google "Amory Lovins winning the oil end game" and read it. NOW. If you don't, then don't bother commenting on this post. Amory Lovins -- whom I have called a GENIUS for over 25 years -- OWNS the whole energy issue.
All The Best,
-- Don
At Peace With Finances
I logged on to my broker's web site this morning, and this pie chart represents my portfolio.
I've achieved Peace with the world of finance!
All The Best,
-- Don
I've achieved Peace with the world of finance!
All The Best,
-- Don
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
I'm Pretty Talented!
You know what? I'm a pretty talented software developer.
When you design systems as well as I do, it's easy to improve, extend and upgrade the system. I just added one View in my database, a simple view, and now I have all the data I need.
Sometimes ... MANY times ... Keep It Simple, Stupid is THE BEST WAY.
IMPORTANT: It's NOT about "the tools" ... it's about the person at the keyboard. GET THAT, and you'll be MONEY.
I'm loving my talent right now.
All The Best,
-- Don Schenck
When you design systems as well as I do, it's easy to improve, extend and upgrade the system. I just added one View in my database, a simple view, and now I have all the data I need.
Sometimes ... MANY times ... Keep It Simple, Stupid is THE BEST WAY.
IMPORTANT: It's NOT about "the tools" ... it's about the person at the keyboard. GET THAT, and you'll be MONEY.
I'm loving my talent right now.
All The Best,
-- Don Schenck
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Gardening
March 14; About 48 degrees outside, so Patti and I took advantage of the nicer weather and worked in the garden.
I repaired some of our raised beds and trimmed back some decorative plants, while Patti prepared the soil. The peas go in right away.
I repaired some of our raised beds and trimmed back some decorative plants, while Patti prepared the soil. The peas go in right away.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
New Verb? STOP IT RIGHT NOW!
Just seconds ago read the word "hero" used as a verb.
Stop. STOP. STOP IT! Stop verbing words!
... and it really hero's the brand ...
Stop. STOP. STOP IT! Stop verbing words!
Indian Candy That Jews Probably Don't Buy
It's a sacred Hindu shape. But I don't see it selling well in, say, Tel Aviv.
Monday, March 09, 2009
XP, what ever are you doing?
I'm sitting at my hard drive. I'm not touching the keyboard. Yet, the hard drive is churning like an Amish woman at a Butter Social.
XP, lemme axe you a question: WHAT ARE YOU DOING??
ARGH!!!
XP, lemme axe you a question: WHAT ARE YOU DOING??
ARGH!!!
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Places To Visit
The darling wife and I are a composing list of places we'd like to visit. Your input is wanted.
When making a suggestion, assume:
1. The trip will be a week to 10 days.
2. Unlimited budget, with the exception of one of those crazy trips to outer space for $200,000 each.
The list will be pared down and prioritized later.
So far ...
Places we'd like to visit
Tuscany
New England
Colorado
Las Vegas
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Nova Scotia
Maryland Brookside Gardens
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Iceland
New York City (visit Ian)
Finger Lakes Region
When making a suggestion, assume:
1. The trip will be a week to 10 days.
2. Unlimited budget, with the exception of one of those crazy trips to outer space for $200,000 each.
The list will be pared down and prioritized later.
So far ...
Places we'd like to visit
Tuscany
New England
Colorado
Las Vegas
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Nova Scotia
Maryland Brookside Gardens
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Iceland
New York City (visit Ian)
Finger Lakes Region
Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary. -- Cecil Beaton
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Story Of My Life: White And Nerdy
This video pretty much sums up my miserable existence on this planet.
Inspirational Dance
This is one of the more inspirational things I've ever seen. Enough to make anyone stop complaining and get to "doing". Enjoy.
A Very Timely Parable
A Parable for Today
A Holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said,
"Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like."
The Lord led the Holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the Holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the Holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful. But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths.
The Holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering.
The Lord said, "You have seen Hell."
They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the Holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The Holy man said, "I don't understand."
"It is simple," said the Lord. "It requires but one skill. You see they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves."
A Holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said,
"Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like."
The Lord led the Holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the Holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the Holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful. But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths.
The Holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering.
The Lord said, "You have seen Hell."
They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the Holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The Holy man said, "I don't understand."
"It is simple," said the Lord. "It requires but one skill. You see they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves."
Three Little Birds
"Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right.
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"
Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin', ("This is my message to you-ou-ou:")
Singin': "Don't worry 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"
Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin', "This is my message to you-ou-ou:"
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh!
Every little thing gonna be all right. Don't worry!"
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing" - I won't worry!
"'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right" - I won't worry!
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, oh no!
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right.
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"
Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin', ("This is my message to you-ou-ou:")
Singin': "Don't worry 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"
Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin', "This is my message to you-ou-ou:"
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh!
Every little thing gonna be all right. Don't worry!"
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing" - I won't worry!
"'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right" - I won't worry!
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, oh no!
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ten Songs I Cannot Live Without
"Three Little Birds", by Bob Marley.
"Love Is My Religion" by Ziggy Marley.
The Doxology
"Silver Bells", song by Perry Como.
"It's Only Rock 'n' Roll", by The Rolling Stones.
"MMMBop", by Hanson (story behind this one).
"Muskrat Love", by Captain & Tennille.
The Brandenburg Concertos, by J. S. Bach
"Ohio", by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
"You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You", by Dean Martin.
Numbers 11 thru infinity is anything by the Rat Pack.
"Love Is My Religion" by Ziggy Marley.
The Doxology
"Silver Bells", song by Perry Como.
"It's Only Rock 'n' Roll", by The Rolling Stones.
"MMMBop", by Hanson (story behind this one).
"Muskrat Love", by Captain & Tennille.
The Brandenburg Concertos, by J. S. Bach
"Ohio", by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
"You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You", by Dean Martin.
Numbers 11 thru infinity is anything by the Rat Pack.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The One Thing
Since starting, I've become a fanatic!
What is it?
If I could suggest one thing to improve your life, it would be this: Morning meditation.
I can't explain exactly why. Can't put my finger on it. But since starting morning meditation, my quality of life has improved. Even when depression hits (which is a physical thing), I snap out of it in a matter of minutes! It hit me yesterday and an hour later I was doing great.
Am I connecting with my Creator? Am I drawing from my subconscious? Am I connecting with the Universe and all that is?
I don't know for sure. I only know it's been life-changing.
Go. Buy. Read ... The Artist's Way.
All The Best,
-- Don
What is it?
If I could suggest one thing to improve your life, it would be this: Morning meditation.
I can't explain exactly why. Can't put my finger on it. But since starting morning meditation, my quality of life has improved. Even when depression hits (which is a physical thing), I snap out of it in a matter of minutes! It hit me yesterday and an hour later I was doing great.
Am I connecting with my Creator? Am I drawing from my subconscious? Am I connecting with the Universe and all that is?
I don't know for sure. I only know it's been life-changing.
Go. Buy. Read ... The Artist's Way.
All The Best,
-- Don
Monday, February 23, 2009
When Coding Gets Fun
You get your framework all worked out and you get into this sort of flow where you can add stuff to the database and/or classes and GUI really fast and POW ... coding is fun now!
Whatever
I'm just ... not ... caring that much right now.
I'm sure it will pass. But after work sleep work sleep work sleep for 30+ years you start to just not care too much. You just get tired.
I'm sure it will pass. But after work sleep work sleep work sleep for 30+ years you start to just not care too much. You just get tired.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Best Chips
These potato chips, which I'm munching on right now, are the official snack of Air Force One!
On The Beach in Jamaica
They would stroll up and down the beach, playing for tips.
Everything about our Winter Vacation 2009 was just perfect.
Everything about our Winter Vacation 2009 was just perfect.
House Menu
On Sundays, I make up our menu for the week prior to going grocery shopping. I love to cook and love to shop for food. Love it.
We then print up the menu in a nice typeface, frame it, and place it on the island in the kitchen. Makes it special.
Looking to buy a home rowing machine
I'm tired of a sore butt from riding the exercise bike. I thought about getting a recumbent, but truth be told I love rowing.
I'm ready to "pull the trigger" and get the Concept2 Model D home rower.
Have any suggestions or comments?
I found one nearby on Craigslist; they're asking $675, I'll offer $500 and we'll go from there.
I'm ready to "pull the trigger" and get the Concept2 Model D home rower.
Have any suggestions or comments?
I found one nearby on Craigslist; they're asking $675, I'll offer $500 and we'll go from there.
Fortune Cookie Tells The Truth!
Rather obvious, isn't it? ... That someone at the fortune cookie factory knows me.
Jus' sayin'.
Amazing Grace
I'm listening to Amazing Grace.
I cannot listen to that wonderful old hymn without getting teary-eyed.
I cannot listen to that wonderful old hymn without getting teary-eyed.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Jail Time!
Someone needs to go to jail for a long time for this inhuman decision.
How can someone be so callous and greedy? What ... does he think he's a Wall Street banker??
How can someone be so callous and greedy? What ... does he think he's a Wall Street banker??
Monday, February 09, 2009
Six
Here's a list of the teams that have won six Super Bowls:
Pittsburgh Steelers
That's it! That's the list!!
Pittsburgh Steelers
That's it! That's the list!!
Great advice from Brother Greg
A pastor I studied under, Greg Estep, once gave the following great advice:
So true. Great advice.
Ninety percent of your problems can be solved by a good night's sleep!
So true. Great advice.
Our Patio
The patio of our cottage in Jamaica. Spent every morning here, having Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, fresh fruit and yogurt. Did some reading and enjoyed a few cigars here as well.
Notice the wooden blinds on the left. The room "walls" we made up of these blinds, with no windows -- only screens. Made for a wonderful, almost open-air environment.
I'm Lovin' The Garden Environment...
... at Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica. Can hardly wait to go back, first week of February, 2010.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Left vs. Right
I will expand on this later, but for now:
The Left sees our Constitution as a foundation upon which we can add things to improve our country.
The Right sees our Constitution as a box, inside which government must be kept in order to secure freedom.
I thought this up on my own, and I will expand on it soon. But I think it's pretty good.
All The Best,
-- Don
The Left sees our Constitution as a foundation upon which we can add things to improve our country.
The Right sees our Constitution as a box, inside which government must be kept in order to secure freedom.
I thought this up on my own, and I will expand on it soon. But I think it's pretty good.
All The Best,
-- Don
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Another Great Quote
We confess our little faults to persuade people that we have no large ones.
- Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Most Excellent Quote
With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.
- Steven Weinberg
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
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