Stock trading day is in jeopardy today - the mechanical investing group runs their forumulas off of the Value Line data base, and Value Line munged up the data on Friday, then went home for the weekend. I haven't decided what I'll do yet. Wait for new data? Wait another week? Trade using last week's … Continue reading Weekend Recap
Author: Michael
Follower of Jesus, conservative, freedom-loving patriot.
Burrito Boy Terrorizes School
I think the boy got off light. I've had burritos that could be classified as dangerous weapons. They sell microwave burritos that can gas an entire car full of beach-going friends, and they should be outlawed. CLOVIS, N.M. - A call about a possible weapon at a middle school prompted police to put armed officers … Continue reading Burrito Boy Terrorizes School
PIP Machinery
I'll be at a PIP Machinery Workshop all day today. Amuse yourselves while I'm away. I shan't do it for you. 😛
Home Demolition, Day 3
I'm having trouble breathing because of all the dust. Today, they cut off all electricity. Tomorrow, they cut off the water. On Monday, a man is supposed to come and take away the oxygen. Seriously, the work is progressing nicely. The living room has the walnut wainscotting removed, and the surround sound is being installed. … Continue reading Home Demolition, Day 3
Serenity / Firefly Trailer
The trailer for the movie "Serenity" is available. Wow. I watch River and my face looks like this: * Thanks to Spin the Moon for the lead.
One Year Blogiversary to "Chasing the Wind"
One year today, I started blogging. And I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to say or who I wanted to say it to. Today, as a mature blogger, fully one year old, I can fully say with confidence that I still don't have any idea. Not that it matters - I've discovered I … Continue reading One Year Blogiversary to "Chasing the Wind"
Dog Food
I tell Diane it's because I'm building his character, his strength. I want to make a man out of my dog, even if he *is* missing some parts. When I leave for work this week, Patch goes into my bathroom with the door closed. With all the construction going on downstairs, it's the safest place … Continue reading Dog Food
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
I've signed up through Mind and Media to review some upcoming books. The one coming to me today is "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist" by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek. I'll be sure to post my opinion once I receive and read it. 🙂
Investing in Turbulent Times
I went to a free seminar at lunch today, called "Investing in Turbulent Times." This is the financial advice I gleaned: Don't invest in stuff that goes down in value. Try to invest in stuff that goes up instead. You should have started investing 20 years ago. We're professionals, give your money to us and … Continue reading Investing in Turbulent Times
Justice Sunday
The news was agog over faith and politics mixing this weekend on "Justice Sunday." I sort of heard it was coming, but I paid little attention. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist was scheduled to speak, and the news media dredged up every voice they could find to say that it was wrong to mix religion … Continue reading Justice Sunday
Free Money Just Laying Around
Day 1 of the Downstairs Remodeling Project is complete. Three more weeks to go. 😕 Today, Rocky ripped out the downstairs fiberglass tub, the toilet (to make room for tiling), the old walnut wainscotting in the living room, and the ancient walnut built-in cabinets that hold family games and knick-knacks. And the contractors uncovered $1000 … Continue reading Free Money Just Laying Around
Kitten Cannon
Now that I have you convinced that cats are diabolical, here you can practice shooting kittens out of a Kitten Cannon. My score was 610. 🙂
I Don't Own a Cat
Dogs are loving. All the time. Unless they're cowering because they've done something wrong, dogs are loving. Cats never cower. They're proud of what they've done wrong. I suspect they spend all day plotting what to do with their inheritance once you're gone. Others agree. My Cat Hates You has proof.
Patch the Flower Child
When Patch runs around the house, he's like.... some energetic high speed blue sunflower. I alternate between feeling sorry for him and laughing at him. 😛 Diane is a wonderful shutterbug, hopefully I'll be able to post an occasional picture of the shenanigans around here once in a while. 🙂
Movie-A-Minute
Does it take too much time to actually sit through an entire move? Visit Movie-a-Minute and know all you need to know... in less than a minute! For example: Titanic Directed by James Cameron 1997 Ultra-Condensed by Samuel Stoddard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leonardo DiCaprio: Your social class is stuffy. Let's dance with the ship's rats and have … Continue reading Movie-A-Minute
Weeeeeeeekend
I live for weekends. 🙂 I have a lot of things going on at the moment, so it'll be a full weekend. I'm pretty sure we had a thought process like, "We are getting married so soon - is there anything we can do to make our lives even more frantic before then? How about … Continue reading Weeeeeeeekend
Caption Contest
Winner gets a gold-plated Attaboy:
The Award for Best Finger
The award for Best Finger goes to... Harrison Ford!
Appraisal Tax Relief Bill Gutted
Fred Hill gutted the last remaining property tax relief bill today, removing all the teeth to make it a harmless bill. It doesn't matter now if they pass it, the bill doesn't actually do anything. They'll probably pass it and claim some sort of credit when they run for re-election. Don't fall for it. Lonestar … Continue reading Appraisal Tax Relief Bill Gutted
Big Red Button
Please don't press this big red button.
Interesting Google Satellite Maps
More on the Google Maps service that I really like: here's a list of interesting Google Satellite Maps, including Bill Gate's house, Statue of Liberty, and Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.
Worst Baby Name Ever
I suppose you could come up with something worse than "Urhines Kendall Icy Eight Special K". How, I don't know. According to Lonestar Times, the first name is pronounced "Your highness," but it looks more like "Your hineys" to me. I’m told that "Urhines" is pronounced "Your Highness." I wonder if the parents used old … Continue reading Worst Baby Name Ever
Pope Benedict XVI Annoys Liberals
What amazes me about all the news stories concerning the theology of Pope Benedict XVI is how unhappy they are with the selection. The Pope won't be approving gay marriage or abortion, and that seems to annoy the liberals. Yesterday, the liberal media pointed out that the new Pope was once part of the Nazi … Continue reading Pope Benedict XVI Annoys Liberals
Pope Benedict & Karl Rove
Ah, now I know where I had heard Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's name before he became Pope Benedict XVI. Ratzinger denounced politicians that claimed to be Catholic but voted pro-choice, calling it a "grave sin." As a result, many Catholics swung their vote from Kerry to Bush. Dang that Karl Rove! It was all a secret … Continue reading Pope Benedict & Karl Rove
Patch the Cone Head
I took Patch back to the vet today; he's recovering very well from last Friday's surgery. He has plenty of energy and doesn't seem to be in any pain. But he's starting to lick and inflame the suture. The doctor put some neosporin on the suture and gave Patch a nice soft blue satellite collar. … Continue reading Patch the Cone Head
A New Pope
Wow. A new pope has been chosen after only two days. Don't know who it is yet, but the bells of St. Peter's Basilica are ringing. Update: Pope Benedict XVI from Germany.
Headline Question
From the Boston Globe, "Police Hold Woman Over Deadly Paris Hotel Fire". Is this some sort of recipe? Or a form of torture? Either way, it's just one more reason not to like the liberal Boston Globe. 😆
Edible Computers
My hobby, ever since around 1975, has been computers. I play games, I dabble in programming, I communicate with others... but I've always wished I could just eat my monitor. My wish is nearly here. The Tastescreen has small plastic flavor cartridges that drip flavors across the monitor. "A user can sample the dispensed flavor … Continue reading Edible Computers
36 Rinos
36 Rinos (Republicans in Name Only) voted in the Texas House not to even discuss the appraisal cap. Killed it. People that signed on to a party platform that they were for lower taxes. I hear on the news today that these Republicans are nervous; killing this bill did not sit well with conservative voters. … Continue reading 36 Rinos
Long Day Planned
I don't anticipate any commentary today; I have a big day planned today. At 7:30am, Patch will be visiting the knife-weilding man. Ssshhh. He doesn't know. At 10am, I'll call two different contractors to see if their estimates are ready. I'm having about 800 sq. ft. of wood flooring and 100 sq. ft. of slate … Continue reading Long Day Planned
Bovines Unite!
Bovines Unite! Are you udderly having a cow? Do you have a beef with authorities? Are you moooved to unite with other cows? Four score and seven years ago, our fore-udders grazed in these fields with big dreams and bigger cuds. Bessie stood at the top of that hill and looked down over her herd. … Continue reading Bovines Unite!
In Need of a Caption
Provide a caption to this photo. Winners get an all expense paid trip to right where they are! Losers stay put.
Ah… the Sweet Smell of Ozone
Ya know, it should have dawned on me. I bought a Sharper Image over a year ago and was pretty happy with it. It's very quiet, and cleaning it's a snap. Just pull the blades out and wipe; they get covered with black goop so it's obviously cleaning something. And I can put my nose … Continue reading Ah… the Sweet Smell of Ozone
Today's Topics
All serious topics for today: A group of former homosexuals have found that homosexuality can be overcome with strength from Jesus. They're putting up billboards, too. Exodus International says that change is possible. The ACLU is attacking the Boy Scouts again saying the pledge "to do my duty to God and my country" makes them … Continue reading Today's Topics
Appraisal Cap Defeat – The Morning After
Lone Star Times has the recap of yesterday's stunning defeat of the appraisal cap bill. 36 Republicans voted against us; the House was "whooping" with delight. Basically, instead of voting on the measure, they added an amendment that deleted all the words, then passed the amendment without debate. Here's the full transcript of the Texas … Continue reading Appraisal Cap Defeat – The Morning After
Campaigning for Fred Hill's Defeat
Texas Representative Fred Hill, R-Richardson, has killed the Appraisal Cap bill HJR-35 today before the debate even began. "The time to kill a snake is when you've got the hoe in your hand," said Rep. Fred Hill, R-Richardson, who has ardently opposed the measure to reduce the limit on how much property tax values can … Continue reading Campaigning for Fred Hill's Defeat
Tom Delay's Ethics
The New York Times and Washington Post have been relentless on attacking Tom DeLay lately on a variety of ethics charges. Now, I'm all in favor of removing unethical politicians when their heads get too big, but is that what's happening here? The National Review gives a rundown on the charges and asks if they're … Continue reading Tom Delay's Ethics
If a Tree Falls in the Woods…
If I make a post that it's too quiet here, is it still too quiet? Yesterday, I was too occupied to post. Besides being extra busy at work, after hours a wood floor salesman stopped by the house to take measurements for an upcoming downstairs remodeling. Just ran out of free time to post. This … Continue reading If a Tree Falls in the Woods…
Mae Magourik Airlifted for Food
As I mentioned a few days ago, Mae Magouirk, an 81 year old grandmother, was being denied food and water, despite a living will that said she wanted to be fed under her current condition. After 10 days without food and water, Mae Magouirk was airlifted from Hospice-LaGrange in LaGrange, Georgia, to the University of … Continue reading Mae Magourik Airlifted for Food
Links for Today
Links for today, from heavy to light. If you just want the goofy stuff, start from the bottom and work your way up. 😛 David Limbaugh says conservatives are tired of judicial activism and it's time to invoke the "nuclear option." Tom Delay agrees that judges are out of control. Lawsuits challenging Florida's ban on … Continue reading Links for Today
Where Was the Media When the Pope Was Alive?
Today's OpinionJournal focused in on something that was niggling at me, and now I know what it is. On all the TV stations, we're getting round the clock Pope coverage. Where were all these people when the Pope was alive? Even in the current coverage of how the Pope helped bring down communism, most of … Continue reading Where Was the Media When the Pope Was Alive?
Patch and the Knife-Wielding Man
Here's something I don't talk about very often: my dog's testicles. After last week's episodes of Patch sneaking next door to visit Lilly in heat, I decided behavior modification was in order. Patch was seriously frustrated all last week; yipping, barking, digging, running in and out of the doggy door. 24 hours a day for … Continue reading Patch and the Knife-Wielding Man
Ethics and Politics
Here's a pop quiz. Why is the media interested in ethics questions about Tom Delay, but not Hillary Clinton or Nancy Pelosi or Charles Schumer? Take your time, no hurry.
Choosing Topics
Gotta choose my topics carefully otherwise I'll blog full time. 😛 Interesting topics I'm *not* blogging about today: MSN Spaces is out of beta. This is a new blogging site and Microsoft claims 4.5 million bloggers already. 80% of Americans believed that starving Terri Schiavo to death was wrong. Kansas becomes the 18th state to … Continue reading Choosing Topics
Poland Wanted God
I was a bit on the young side to remember Pope John Paul's visit to Poland. Well, ok, I was 17, not too young, but I was focused on getting a tan and what I was going to do Saturday night. I wasn't focused on world politics at the time. I remember when he was … Continue reading Poland Wanted God
True Love Waits
Uganda is under criticism for a policy of abstinence to combat HIV/AIDS. Uganda pushes the ABC method ("A"bstinence, "B"e faithful, "C"ondoms). Critics don't like that order, but Uganda president Yoweri Museveni and his wife Janet insist "there is no safe sex outside of faithfulness in marriage." Even though this "True Love Waits" program has been … Continue reading True Love Waits
Patch Escapes!
When I got home tonight, Patch was in a frenzy of barking. Apparently Lilly, the black labrador in heat next door, was doing that sexy beckoning to him all day. Janice, Lilly's owner, knocked on my door when I got home tonight. At 10:30pm, it's a little late so I was wary until I realized … Continue reading Patch Escapes!
Yagoohoogle!
How to Sue Wal-Mart
Everything you need to know is at the Wal-Mart Litigation Project. For $135, the site owner will sell you a information packet for lawsuits against Wal-Mart for "Parking Lots- Uneven Surface and Protrusions." Here is how to understand "Types of Cases Against Wal-Mart." Imagine that you are a Wal-Mart customer. You first park your car … Continue reading How to Sue Wal-Mart
Dueling City Propositions
Yesterday, the 1st Court of Appeals heard arguments about Houston's conflicting Proposition 1 and Proposition 2. Here's the recap: Houston votors gethered enough petitions to force a city-wide vote on a proposition to cap the growth of city government. The city didn't like it, but eventually gave in and listed it on the ballot as … Continue reading Dueling City Propositions
Happy First Contact Day
On April 5th, 2063, Vulcans will first land on Earth and establish First Contact between humans and extraterrestrials. What are you doing to celebrate?
Google Satellite Maps
Google has added Satellite Maps. So cool to zoom from space all the way down to your house. All you have to do is click the "satellite" link on the right; click the "map" link to return to the mode for driving directions.
Texas Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage
Oops, somebody slipped. I suspect the gay and lesbian agenda wanted this to remain quiet so they'd have a better chance of defeating it. Now it's public - Representative Warren Chisum of Pampa has filed a resolution banning gay marriage in Texas. Not that gays ever had a chance in Texas. Too many rednecks. Too … Continue reading Texas Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage
Lasik Followup
I had a followup checkup for my Lasik surgery. The doctor showed me several lines that were too easy to read, then: Doc: How about that line? Me: E-G-H-T Doc: And this one? Me: Umm.... Doc: Too hard, huh? Me: Well, it looks like V-N-O-T to me. Doc: Wow. That's because that's what it is. … Continue reading Lasik Followup
Terry Schiavo: a Poll and an Essay
Remember the polls that said 63% of Americans wanted Terri Schiavo to die? I remember thinking at the time that something was wrong - I recognized that my opinion that our judicial system was killing her wasn't unanimous, but I couldn't understand why it was a minority opinion. Others questioned it, too. Turns out there … Continue reading Terry Schiavo: a Poll and an Essay
Mechanical Investing for April 2005
Last month, I happily reported a 6.1% gain for the month. This month, I gave it all back and then some. Dang it. Total for the year I'm running a -0.6% loss. Not much, I know, but compared to the overall market, I'm still beating it. Barely. I also mentioned I felt I was a … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for April 2005
Giant Chinese Pandas Get Broadband
No, really. Broadband internet access is available in the Wolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve. So why can't my brother get broadband access in his little bitty Texas town? I'm thinking he should start wearing a panda costume.
Weekend Recap
I need more three day weekends like that. 🙂 Friday I picked up Diane and took her to brunch, and then off to shop for a chapel and start eyeing a date. I suppose we could run off to Vegas and get hitched like Miss Vox did this weekend - and yes, we've thought about … Continue reading Weekend Recap
The Dog Next Door…
... is in heat. My male unfixed dog is whining incessantly. For 3 days now. Just thought I'd bring you up to speed on why I'm looking forward to going back to work on Monday.
We Had the Idea First
Apparently the news that Diane & I are engaged has been an inspiration. Not only did Miss Vox get engaged, but she done ran off to Nevada to get hitched, too. Now she's Mrs. SG. Drop by her site and wish her the best!
Rest in Peace,
The most influential pope in modern times has passed away at the age of 84. Karol Jozef Wojtyla held the role of pontiff for 26 year. From the fall of communism to the forgiveness of the man who tried to assassinate him, Pope Jon Paul II lived an exemplary life. There are too many eulogies … Continue reading Rest in Peace,
Thanks, Apple!
After struggling for 3 days trying to get my PC to recognize my iPod, I returned it yesterday. Today I received an email from Apple.com: "Dear Michael, Thank you for registering your new Apple product." Amusing.
Terri Schiavo is Dead
After 13 days without food, Terri Schiavo died today at the age of 41. My prayers are with Terri's parents who gave a good fight to try to save their daughter's life. And I condemn her "husband;" he used the "sanctity of marriage" screen for his decision while already engaged in an adulterous affair, and … Continue reading Terri Schiavo is Dead
Alone in a Crowd
I saw a car the other night on the way to church. On the left side of the car was a bumper sticker, "I am a Pro-Life Democrat, http://www.democratsforlife.org ." On the right side of the car was a yellow ribbon with the words "Support Our Troops, Freedom Isn't Free." And I'm looking at this … Continue reading Alone in a Crowd
MP3 Player Update
I returned the iPod tonight; I guess they don't get a lot of iPod 30 Photo returns. I don't know why mine acted so wonky, but I reinstalled the software tonight to no avail. Then I uninstalled everything and took it back. They were having some trouble getting the credit right since I bought and … Continue reading MP3 Player Update
Stressed Out, Overworked
Conversation with stressed-out co-worker: Me: Ugh. I need a vacation. Them: You? I can't even see out of my eyeballs. I need a vacation! Me: I'm going to shoot you with this rubber band. Them: I won't even be able to see it coming... er, how is that going to help me? Me: It won't … Continue reading Stressed Out, Overworked
Death Row Sentence Dismissed Because Jury Read Bible
Yesterday I read that in Colorado, a conviction for the death penalty was set aside because the jury read bible passages such as the Leviticus "an eye for an eye" and "he who kills a man shall be put to death" during deliberations. Back in 1995, the jury unanimously found the defendant Robert Harlan guilty … Continue reading Death Row Sentence Dismissed Because Jury Read Bible
Links of the Day
Over lunch today, I found a bunch of topics that interested me, but if I wrote about everything that interested me, I'd be posting all day. *That* ain't gonna happen. So here are the topics I'm not writing about, even if it looks like I'm writing about them now. I'm not. But they're interesting reads: … Continue reading Links of the Day
Waiting Until 13th Day
I wonder why the 11th Court of Appeals waited so long? Did they want Terri dead first? Mar 30, 12:40 AM (ET) ATLANTA (AP) - A federal appeals court early Wednesday agreed to consider a petition for a new hearing on whether to reconnect Terri Schiavo's feeding tube. As if that wasn't bad enough, CBS … Continue reading Waiting Until 13th Day
iPod Troubles
After turning in the possessed iRiver H10, I exchanged it for the iPod Photo 30. I don't think the possession factor is any less. Installation was a piece of cake, but the iPod isn't always shown as "mounted" which is when the software is transferring music to the iPod. The iPod continually cycles between "Do … Continue reading iPod Troubles
Bigotry and the Murder of Terri Schiavo
Harvard student Joe Ford, who suffers from cerebral palsy, has written an excellent article on Terri Schaivo's case. Joe is somewhat irritated that a doctor once tried to put him out of his misery, too. “Misery can only be removed from the world by painless extermination of the miserable.†—a Nazi writer quoted by Robert … Continue reading Bigotry and the Murder of Terri Schiavo
Appraisal Cap inTexas House
Closer and closer... step by step... HB 784 / HJR 35 is approaching the Texas House floor for a vote, possibly on Wednesday, according to Dwayne Bohac of Appraisalcap.com. If the vote fails, then taxes will continue going up 10% a year; my taxes already exceed my mortgage payment, in a dozen years or so, … Continue reading Appraisal Cap inTexas House
iRiver H10 Redux
I took my iRiver H10 back to Best Buy at lunch today before the warranty ran out. I really liked it for the first couple of weeks; it really helped with my time on the elliptical at the gym, listening to music and lectures. Good stuff. But last week, it started to act... peculiar. It … Continue reading iRiver H10 Redux
Pig Jumping
Apparently I was uninspired today. Terry Schiavo, Indonesian earthquake, some research into apostolic succession and the Catholic church... must be Monday. So here's a picture of some pigs hurdling instead.
Good Links
Good links for today: OpinionJournal compares the federal government's 1999 "Good Friday" midnight snatch of Elian Gonzales in order to send him back to Cuba with the current restraint being show in the Terri Schiavo case, even though in both cases the appeals courts ruled against the government. Kofi Annan is "depressed" over scandals at … Continue reading Good Links
Amazing Sand
History of the world as told in an amazing sand display. Wow.
Easter Sunrise
Matthew 28: 1-7 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. … Continue reading Easter Sunrise
When Does Easter Occur?
Did you know it's always close to a full moon on Easter? The actual determination of Easter is complex. The easiest way to remember it is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of Spring. That means Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. It starts to get … Continue reading When Does Easter Occur?
Abortion Rights for Children
A man impregnates a 14 year old. The man's mother poses as the girl's grandmother to sneak her out of school to an abortion clinic. The girl's mother finds out and tries to stop the abortion. What should the police do? Charge the man with statutory rape? Charge the so-called grandmother with kidnapping? Or arrest … Continue reading Abortion Rights for Children
Chocolate Crosses
Mmmm.... cholocate crosses for Easter.... yummy.... The article quotes "some religious officials" who object to the chocolate crosses by Russell Stover Candies. Now, I may be a little opinionated on religious issues, you may have noticed. 😛 But I don't think chocolate crosses are offensive at all. The whole message of Good Friday and Easter … Continue reading Chocolate Crosses
Terri's Laws
I'm not going to rehash the arguments over the court decisions to let Terri Schiavo die. Like it or not, most of the court decisions were upholding the US laws, something we really want the courts to do. It's a shame our laws cannot accomodate a mother that wants to care for her damaged child. … Continue reading Terri's Laws
I'll Be Here All Day
MSN Money Portfolio this morning listed CMCO at $127400 a share. For most of the morning, my portfolio was worth $163 million. I considered taking the rest of the day off. CMCO is back to $12.74 a share. I suppose I'll keep working.
Supreme Court Turns Down Schiavo Case
Terri Schiavo will be dead within the week. May God have mercy on us.
When the Law is Wrong
I added a new blog to my blogroll this morning, The Wittenberg Gate, "Applying the Scriptures to every sphere of life." That's the journey I'm on right now - I don't want to just study. I want to apply God's Word. The author Dory has written a terrific article called When the Law is Wrong. … Continue reading When the Law is Wrong
Fallen in Love with Death
Peggy Noonan in OpinionJournal this morning expresses the confusion I'm familiar with. Why are those so eager to see Terri Schaivo dead? Excepts: God made the world or he didn't. God made you or he didn't. If he did, your little human life is, and has been, touched by the divine. If this is true, … Continue reading Fallen in Love with Death
The Lego Bible
If Diane and I decide to get married in a Lego Church (ssshhh.... she might be reading this...) then perhaps we could take our instruction from the fine people at The Brick Testament who have built an illustrated Bible entirely out of LEGOs. For instance, 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, Yes, it is a good thing for … Continue reading The Lego Bible
Error Reporting
Internet Explorer locked up on me. I hit the "yes, send a report to Microsoft." If I can annoy Microsoft with repeated error reports, perhaps they'll eventually fix their products to that I don't have to submit error reports. Today, I get a popup, "Thank you for taking the time to report this problem. Please … Continue reading Error Reporting
Closest Restaurant
When I use Google Maps to find "restaurants near (my address), houston, tx," Google helpfully tells me that the closest restaurant is a Cinnabon less than 0.5 miles. Good to know when I'm famished and need to eat quickly. Time is of the essence. And I know where the Cinnabon is, too. And I'm feeling … Continue reading Closest Restaurant
Sock Thieves
I have way too many socks. I buy socks because socks disappear and they must be replaced. I have 3 drawers full of socks - dress socks, white socks, short exercise socks, boot socks... Wait a sec. I'm packing my bag for the gym, and I want those short white socks. I must own a … Continue reading Sock Thieves
Dengz Photography
An old Singaporean friend wrote to tell me of his travels and his new freelance photography work. Then Chih Wey's site is called Dengz Photography. Worth a look; the photography is quite spectacular. If I can convince him to tell us how he came up with the name Dengz, it would answer the first question … Continue reading Dengz Photography
Appraisal Cap for Texans
Urgent news from C.L.O.U.T. - the long-awaited appraisal cap bill is coming to the Texas house floor tomorrow. Call your representative now. The schedule has changed! HJR 35 comes to a floor vote Wednesday - March 22nd. So you have to call Austin today! Make your voice heard! Here's the bottom line: If we can … Continue reading Appraisal Cap for Texans
Euthanasia versus Neglect
Jay Tea at Wizbang makes some interesting observations this morning. He hasn't taken sides on the Teri Schiavo case, but he is pointing out that if you decide on a course of action, then you should do it with the courage of your convictions. Letting Terri die by starvation is cowardly. In the Terri Schiavo … Continue reading Euthanasia versus Neglect
Culture of Life
One of the longest and largest threads here on Chasing the Wind is the post I made about Terri Schiavo. It's attracted many, many visitors posting for the first time. I suspect it's because I originally misspelled her name as Terry Schiavo until some left-wing loonie made a snide comment that right wing people can't … Continue reading Culture of Life
Michael & Diane
It's amazing what God can do if you lean on him. 🙂 Diane & I divorced eight years ago. I ran off to Singapore to mope and instead found Christ. Turns out He wasn't lost after all. Studying scripture led me to understand that I was probably going to go solo for the rest of … Continue reading Michael & Diane
Kofi Annan Gets Tough
Kofi Annan wants to make the following changes at the United Nations: UNITED NATIONS, March 19 -- Secretary General Kofi Annan on Monday will propose establishing new rules for the use of military force, adopting a tough anti-terrorism treaty that would punish suicide bombers, and overhauling the United Nation's discredited human rights commission, according to … Continue reading Kofi Annan Gets Tough
Patience!
I'm here, I'm here! I just haven't posted today. I'm working up a post full of good news. I want to talk to my son first, but his phone is turned off again. 😛
Professional Dogs
No longer rank amateur dogs, Patch & Bella show us their style. Click the picture for some additional photos.
Bark Park Aftermath
Good thing the dogs were headed to the groomer the next day. A trip to the Bark Park leaves Patch and Bella filthy, but very happy. Click the picture for the whole album.
Rodeo Pictures
Diane, the effervescent shutterbug, took these pictures from the rodeo last week. Click the picture to see the whole photo album.
Useless Information
There is a freefly skydiving maneuver called a "Double Spock." It looks like this:
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