Columnist Mark Brown isn't entirely convinced. But at least he's asking the right questions: Maybe you're like me and have opposed the Iraq war since before the shooting started -- not to the point of joining any peace protests, but at least letting people know where you stood. [...] But after watching Sunday's election in … Continue reading Liberal Columnist Asks: What if Bush was Right All Along?
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I'm a Sock
I don't usually do these questionnaires, but this made Jo laugh: She's a sock. And of *course* I want to be a random object. What am I? Turns out I'm a sock, too. You are a sock.You are a cozy, fuzzy, warm-hearted person. A lot of your friends describe you as a hopeless romantic. You … Continue reading I'm a Sock
Mechanical Investing for February '05
All in all, a -2.9% loss for the month. Not bad considering the market's performance so far this year. Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Return AAPL $52.69 $77.33 +46.8% Apple Computer. I sold a little of this to pay for my Lasik this month. 🙂 ALOY $7.71 $6.96 -9.7% Media and Marketing … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for February '05
Things I Learned While On Business
If I can possibly help it, I will never buy a minivan. I rented a Chevy Shoebox (so named for the comfort factor) since I was the driver for 5 guys. From Ewing, NJ, I-95 intersects US Highway 1 whether you head north or south. If the directions to the manufacturing plant read, "Take I-95 … Continue reading Things I Learned While On Business
Bible Fiction on Television
Last year with Passion of the Christ, religious issues came back to the front of American media. Now I see that NBC is coming out with two new Biblical shows this year. One is Revelations, premiering April 13 at 9pm ET/PT: REVELATIONS 9/8pm Wednesdays This limited-run drama series stars Bill Pullman as Dr. Richard Massey, … Continue reading Bible Fiction on Television
The Great Abortion Marketing Plan
Dr. Bernard Nathanson, co-founder of NARAL/Pro-Choice America, is confessing his sins. He was a leading abortion practitioner in the late 1960's and early 1970's. In a column in Worldnet Daily, Dr. Nathanson tells the author how the founded a group to market the idea of abortion to America, and it was far more successful than … Continue reading The Great Abortion Marketing Plan
Lasered Eyeballs Update
First of all, many thanks for your thoughts and prayers. The short story is the Lasik was a complete success. Long story below. 🙂 Diane dropped me off for my appointment at 1:00pm yesterday and I got checked in for the procedure. They give me a complete examination all over again and take all the … Continue reading Lasered Eyeballs Update
Liberal Media Bias
Patterico has a thorough thrashing of the L.A. Times, showing just how lopsided the converage was this year. L.A. Times rivals the Boston Globe in terms of liberally biased reporting, and rarely has it been documented as well as Patterico has done it. It comes in two parts, and highly recommended reading: Patterico's Los Angeles … Continue reading Liberal Media Bias
Rejoice
I'm looking at today's "Verse of the Day," which is a subset of a lesson I've recently been studying. Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have [a]peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this [b]grace in which we now stand. … Continue reading Rejoice
Psycho Rats
I've discovered this morning that if you search on Google for "what is the psychological term for a packrat?," your #1 reference source is Chasing the Wind. If you're searching for "taoism tsunami," though, Chasing the Wind ranks #9. You must be pretty desperate to come here looking for tsunami taoism. 🙂
LEGO Church
The Abston Church of Christ (Abston is a fictional town, named after the plastic that LEGO is made from (ABS)) in all it's glory. Click the picture for the main website; one you're there, explore all the rooms and the construction history. If I was a LEGO person, I'd spend my Sundays here. 🙂
Nikola.com Added to Blogroll
Via Michelle Malkin, I read that Ambra Nykol has lost her job and that Michelle thinks the Mainstream Media should hire her for her fresh, interesting, and diverse point of view. Off I go to check her out. I find this very well written post about rapper Kanye West's song, "Jesus Walks." Nykol examines the … Continue reading Nikola.com Added to Blogroll
Secret Weight Loss Plan Revealed
My secret weight loss plan is out. I tried to keep it a secret, but the US Health and Human Services blabbed it to the world. Now everybody will be skinny, sheesh. 😛 "It's really common sense. Do you want to look better? Do you want to feel better?" Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy … Continue reading Secret Weight Loss Plan Revealed
Random Searches
Now that the Dale Earnhardt craze is nearly over, it's fun again to look over the search terms and see why people are coming to visit Chasing the Wind. ns.exe gaobot People still struggling with viruses and looking for solutions. john kerry daughters No pictures here, fellas. Move along. bobbie sue luthor naked Still no … Continue reading Random Searches
Quickie Chocolate Mousse
Dessert was cappucino and chocolate mousse. Since I had dried chocolate on my nose when Diane showed up, she already knew I had been sampling the dessert: Quickie Chocolate Mousse 1 (12 oz) package semisweet chocolate morsels 1/2 cup sugar (I substituted Splenda, no sense killing myself if I don't have to.) 3 eggs 1 … Continue reading Quickie Chocolate Mousse
Mexican Lasagna
So, where was I? Oh yes, my 3-day weekend. Saturday morning I woke up with one of those headaches, but I'm getting better at curing them. Only 2 Advils this time with an ice pack to the back of the head for an hour or so. By noon, I was feeling pretty good again. Good … Continue reading Mexican Lasagna
CBS Fires Mary Mapes Over Memo Scandal
Bloggers mostly pegged the CBS memo scandal on Mary Mapes last year; she was the producer for that particular segment. Today, CBS agreed with the bloggers and fired her and three others for "myopic zeal." Do you think this will bring back credibility to the CBS News organization? Or do you think it's more likely … Continue reading CBS Fires Mary Mapes Over Memo Scandal
Weekend Recap – With Recipes!
What a wonderful weekend. Have I ever mentioned how much I love my 3-day weekends? 3-Day Weekends! 3-Day Weekends! 3-Day Weekends! Oops, sorry, carried away there for a sec. 🙂 I can see I enjoyed the weekend so much I forgot to post a thing, so let me get caught up here. My weekend actually … Continue reading Weekend Recap – With Recipes!
Time Well Spent
Anytime I start to think that I mis-spend my personal time by playing games, watching tv, or finding games like "Slingshot Santa," I can return time and time again to this site and think, "at least I'm not still trying to contest the 2000 election and put Al Gore back in the Presidency." The time … Continue reading Time Well Spent
Dear Concerned Citizen
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20016 Dear Concerned Citizen: Thank you for your recent letter roundly criticizing our treatment of the Taliban and Al Qaeda detainees currently being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Our administration takes these matters seriously, and your opinion was heard loud and clear here in Washington. You'll be … Continue reading Dear Concerned Citizen
Due to Inflation, Inches Are Longer
Once upon a time, I could walk into any department store and buy a pair of pants that fit. 34" inseam, 34" waist. They always fit perfectly. Over the last 5 years I've gained a little weight and I'm now wearing 38/34, but I'm working that off again (I've lost 17 lbs in 2 months!) … Continue reading Due to Inflation, Inches Are Longer
Defend Yourself Against Hobbits
I'm having a weird feeling dizzy feeling. For my brother-in-law, I found a geeky gift. I want to turn him into a true geek someday so our bonding will be complete, but he's not there yet. He's too intellectual still and can recite poems and Homer's Iliad by heart. Stop it; let me find you … Continue reading Defend Yourself Against Hobbits
Mechanical Investing for January '05
For 2004, Mechanical Investing yielded a 37.2% return for 2004 for me. I'm going to continue following the SOS_Ancer screen primarily. Stock picks for Dec 31, 2004 can be found on the Motley Fool Mechanical Investing board, but I'm pretty sure it's subscription only to read it. Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Return … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for January '05
Tsunami and Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Banda Aceh, Indonesia was close to the epicenter of the earthquake and the resulting tsunami, but it wasn't until this morning that I understood the magnitude of the impact there. In photos released this morning, here are before and after shots of the shoreline:
Tsunami Update
The US increased the amount of aid pledged 10-fold to $350 million. That doesn't include the millions more pledged voluntarily through organizations like the Red Cross. Meanwhile, Kofi Annan finally speaks on the disaster. Apparently, he didn't want to interrupt his ski vacation in Jackson, Wyoming to deal with the crisis. Q: Mr. Secretary, picking … Continue reading Tsunami Update
Earthquake / Tsunami Animation
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration (NOAA) has put up a worldwide animation that shows where the earthquake hit and which areas of the world were affected. Watching it it's easy to see why east Africa (3300 miles away), India, Indonesia and Malaysia were hit by the tsunami, but Singapore, only a few hundred miles away, … Continue reading Earthquake / Tsunami Animation
Tsunami Aid
Amazon.com has added a direct link to the American Red Cross with a button; all donations go directly to the tsunami relief aid. Click here to donate. So far, Amazon internet web surfers have donated $4.2 million dollars. To that UN weenie that called Americans stingy, I reply with a tart, "HA." Stingy, indeed. The … Continue reading Tsunami Aid
Go Dogs, Go!
A houseful of dogs for Christmas was most amusing. Patch is used to having the house by himself most of the time, and most of the time he's very well behaved. He leaves the occasional brown surprise behind the sofa, I suppose, but what dog doesn't? Patch doesn't usually chew slippers or possess other destructive … Continue reading Go Dogs, Go!
Christmas Packages
They looked at me like I was crazy. I had a larger family gathering planned for Christmas this year, but those plans got derailed this year. My stepfather went into the hospital for a whole laundry list of problems (thank you for your prayers, by the way - he's home and doing much better!), and … Continue reading Christmas Packages
Tsunami Catastrophe
Coming back after the Christmas holidays, I've shocked by the news from Asia, where a tsunami has killed thousands - 22,000 at the last estimate I've seen. A huge, catastrophic number. Some of the pictures are personal - I vacationed once in Phuket, Thailand when my mom and sister came to visit me in Singapore. … Continue reading Tsunami Catastrophe
Blessed Christmas to All
This was a special, blessed Christmas for me in so many ways this year. My son came home to visit from college, my step-father got to come home from the hospital, I spent Christmas Eve with my beautiful sweetheart for the first time in years, and wonders of wonders it snowed on Christmas Eve in … Continue reading Blessed Christmas to All
Saturday Stress Relief
I went to visit my step-father in the hospital today; I hope to visit him tomorrow if he's up for company. I had trouble finding a parking spot because they had torn up the road for construction. At home, I met with a contractor to install a new dryer vent. He was here for 4 … Continue reading Saturday Stress Relief
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Eight Days till Christmas. Are you ready? Most of my family will be here for Christmas *SUNDAY* and I think I'm barely going to be ready in time. The rest of you lucky squirrels have another week to get ready. I've been occupied and forgetful, and I'm going to get all caught up in a … Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Mer^2y Christmas
This cartoon will appeal to only a very few people. I happen to be one of them. 🙂
As Long as Democrats Think That, Republicans Will Win
Peggy Noonan has a great article about how the faith and politics today. It's too bad she only writes on Thursdays. The first example she had was when reporters questioned President Bush's speechwriter, Michael Gerson. The reporters wanted to know when the president refers to his "belief" whether he is speaking in "code" to evangelicals. … Continue reading As Long as Democrats Think That, Republicans Will Win
Removing the Tree
I don't know if they called it a Holiday Tree or a Christmas Tree, but either way, it's gone. Since it was decorated with non-religious ornaments, I'm guessing it was a Holiday Tree. Here's a picture of the actual tree so you can see for yourself. In any event, it's been removed to "make sure … Continue reading Removing the Tree
The Healing Power of Chocolate
The ancient Mayans were right. Chocolate heals. Among the benefits reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association: Cocoa, rich in flavonoids, help keep blood platelets from clumping together which can reduce the risk of blood clots that could lead to heart attacks. Dark chocolate can lower blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients. Chocolate … Continue reading The Healing Power of Chocolate
Cell Phone Destruction
This just in: The number one cause of cell phone breakage is dropping it. No surprise there. The number two reason is because your pants are too tight. A survey of 300 retailers Sweden found that squeezing handsets into snug-fitting pants is the second leading cause of broken phones. Apparently, the phones simply can't handle … Continue reading Cell Phone Destruction
Radical Weight Loss Plan
I started on November 8 at 232 lbs. This morning I'm at 219.5 lbs. That's a little over 3 lbs a week, including the Mandatory Stuffing Day on Thanksgiving where I actually gained 2 lbs. I'm on this radical weight loss plan, and I'll share it with you. Here's what I do: I eat less; … Continue reading Radical Weight Loss Plan
No Good Deed Unpunished
I wouldn't normally post this except I'm amused. 😛 Coming home from church last night (the 2nd of four Advent studies), I stopped to fill up with gas. Swipe my card, fill up, swap the windows, hang up the nozzle, get back in the car... And a young woman interrupts just before I close the … Continue reading No Good Deed Unpunished
Customer Service Humbugs
I hit the gym on the way home, and on the Bally's entry door is a poster I've not seen before, something about a sweepstakes and I need to get a card punched. All I have to do is exercise 12 times between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I'm probably halfway there already. All the service … Continue reading Customer Service Humbugs
Hayden Update
John met with a neurologist this week. I'm sorry to report the prognosis isn't good. Your continued prayers are needed more than ever. John's son Ryan wrote this this morning: Hello Everyone, There was a meeting yesterday with the hospital staff. Hayden's prognosis is "a persistent vegetative state." It's been 38 days now since the … Continue reading Hayden Update
A Passion for Movies
I went to Amazon to look for a DVD. I heard of "The Gospel of John" that came out around the time of "The Passion of Christ" and wanted to see if it was available. So I went to Amazon and searched for "Passion of Christ" to see if "Gospel of John" popped up as … Continue reading A Passion for Movies
Lump of Coal Campaign
As a follow-up to yesterday's "Boycotting 'Winter Holidays,'" Michelle Malkin describes this as a "persecution." She's starting a "Lump of Coal" campaign for Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper for eliminating all references to Christmas: Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper recently announced that next year the phrase "Merry Christmas" will be removed from the city building and replaced … Continue reading Lump of Coal Campaign
Boycotting "Winter Holidays"
Yep, I'm boycotting "Winter Holidays" as a completely useless and meaningless psuedo-pagan holiday. I'm celebrating Christmas. The birth of Christ, a reminder He came to die for our sins, the loving and giving we share with each other as we remember the loving and giving Jesus gave to us. I'll happily pile on the odd … Continue reading Boycotting "Winter Holidays"
The Economy Today
Two news stories today make it clear how the economy is fairing today. First, the economy is in the doldrums. Consumers aren't spending, businesses are losing money, the world is coming to an end: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. on Wednesday posted an unexpected profit fall with customers hurt by high … Continue reading The Economy Today
How Faith Works
Coffeeswirls has a very nice article about faith and how it works. From my limited understanding of other major religions, he's done a good job of capturing how each deals with faith: Buddhism: Ignorance is the roadblock to salvation. Ignorance is found in your belief that you and the world actually exist. If we stop … Continue reading How Faith Works
Big Brother and Your Laser Printer
I saw this news article last week, but my brain was compressed by Thanksgiving turkey and I didn't remember until this morning. Did you know that every document you print on a color laser printer or color copier has tiny little yellow dots with the serial number in it? According to experts, several printer companies … Continue reading Big Brother and Your Laser Printer
Santa Versus the Snowman
See if you can find the "Christ" in this Christmas movie: Santa v. the Snowman Santa vs. the Snowman follows a lonely snowman on his quest for friendship. Mesmerized by the magic of Santa’s village, the Snowman devises a plan to take over Santa’s job and win the adoration of children around the world. What … Continue reading Santa Versus the Snowman
Mechanical Investing for December
Mechanical Investing was good this month; in fact, I'm holding almost everything for another month, so turnover is light. I'm still following the SOS_Ancer and H52 screens primarily, and they're working out well this year. I'm going to try to change the format a little; the software I was using to calculate returns is a … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for December
Broadband over Power Lines
My brother has been waiting for this for some time... high speed internet over electric power lines. It's coming, bro! BURNET -- High-speed Internet service is coming to about 120 homes in this town of 5,000 using a novel technology that connects residents to the Web through power lines. Broadband Horizons, which provides Internet access … Continue reading Broadband over Power Lines
Things You Like But I Don't
I can't help it. I just don't like them. Popcorn. Love the smell, hate the way that little thin paper-like kernal piece covers your tooth like lamination, then slides down below the gum line. Grrrr. Drives me bonkers. Rolling Stones. Seriously, they had one decent song, "Stairway to Heaven," which I've only heard 3 million … Continue reading Things You Like But I Don't
Blood Pressure
After my teensy weensy salad for lunch, I stopped by the automatic blood pressure machine. I stepped up on the pad, placed my arm in the cuff. The automated voice said, "Press the blue button that best describes your height in shoes." I picked 6' 2", even though I'm shrinking as I get older. I … Continue reading Blood Pressure
Stream of Consciousness
If my train of thought leaves Chicago at 35 miles per hour.... What am I doing? Oh, nothing. Thanks for asking. I was just reflecting on how much I enjoy having this website and all the visitors that leave comments, but some days I just don't feel like diving into the topic du juor. Al … Continue reading Stream of Consciousness
Reasons for Abortion
Erin recently stopped by to visit to comment on a post I made this summer on John Kerry's hypocritical stance on abortion. She volunteers at a Crisis Pregnancy Center and sees firsthand some of the issues women face. I thought I'd do a little research into the reasons women get abortions. According to the Alan … Continue reading Reasons for Abortion
ACLU Bullies Boy Scouts
The ACLU has found a target to pick on - the Boy Scouts of America. In response to a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, the Defense Department today agreed to end direct sponsorship of hundreds of Boy Scout units, which require members to swear religious oaths, on military … Continue reading ACLU Bullies Boy Scouts
Faking God
Kathleen Parker writes a fantastic article about how religion didn't "work" for the Democrats during this election. Through their post-election soul-searching, Democratic leaders claim to have seen the light. The reason they lost - and the way to win - is God. It was precisely this sort of insight for which God created Monday mornings. … Continue reading Faking God
Hayden's Improving
Hayden is making remarkable progress. John's email needs no explanation: Dear Family and Friends, I returned from a three day trip late yesterday. It is hard to focus under the current situation, but things went well. As soon as posable I drove to the hospital. Hayden has a very large room now and a new … Continue reading Hayden's Improving
De-legitimizing the Election
A good article on the Washington Post shows how the media is attempting to de-legitimize the 2004, comparing it to the last conservative victory the media de-legitimized 10 years ago, the 1994 New Gingrich Contract with America. In 1994, when the Gingrich revolution swept Republicans into power, ending 40 years of Democratic hegemony in the … Continue reading De-legitimizing the Election
Generosity Index
Apparently some grumpy people upset about the election are forwarding an IQ Chart that shows that intelligent states voted for Kerry, dumb states voted for Bush. It's a hoax, of course. On the other hand, Michelle Malkin has pulled data from the Generosity Index and cross referenced it to the 2004 election results. That's company … Continue reading Generosity Index
Yessir, You're a Fart
Not that I have any real opinion on the death of Yasser Arafat. From murdering the Israeli atheletes at the Munich Olympics to rejecting a deal for peace with Israel to strapping bombs to children to blow up innocent people to embezzling donations intended for suffering Palestinians, I find little in him I'd like to … Continue reading Yessir, You're a Fart
A Sad American
Thanks to a tip from Spritzy, I read this article from A Sad American. Absolutely amazing article about why this average middle of the road American didn't really want to vote for Bush, but the Democratic party alienated her so bad she couldn't vote for Kerry. Highly recommended reading for both conservative and liberal people. … Continue reading A Sad American
Getting the Last Laugh
My brother-in-law writes a weekly column for the Kerrville Daily Time... at least, I *think* it's a weekly column. The Kerrville newspaper uses some odd url's to post the article, so I suspect only 3 people a week can find Joe's article online. And I'm not one of them. Joe and I have similar writing … Continue reading Getting the Last Laugh
Jesusland Flavored Kool-Aid
At A Small Victory in an article called Jesusland Flavored Kool-Aid, Michelle can't help but notice that the left (the far left fringe *and* the middle left) think this country is turning into a theocracy: If you read them correctly - and I'm not just talking about the fringe elements here, but your everyday journalists, … Continue reading Jesusland Flavored Kool-Aid
Hayden Update for Friday
Dear Family and Friends, Her chart read, "Eminent Brain Death." As in all terminal cases, the limits they put on visitation was lifted. It was a very sad situation. I spent last night in the room with Hayden. Her recovery is continuing slowly. The doctors have no explanation. She began with a very week cry … Continue reading Hayden Update for Friday
One Day at a Time
I never intended to blog politically, but that's sort of the way it turned out over the last few months. I guess that's normal, given the elections. As I get older, I get more opinionated. I read many of my favorite blogs the last couple of days; some are gloating, others are purposefully not gloating. … Continue reading One Day at a Time
Cleaning Up After the Party
I'm tweaking a few things, but I don't think anybody will miss it. I've removed the Shoutbox/Tagboard that we weren't using, I deleted the "## Days Until George Bush is Re-Elected" pieces. In a week or two I'll remove the Bush/Cheney '04 news box. I'll probably randomly remove other stuff, too, just to see if … Continue reading Cleaning Up After the Party
All My Horses Were Winners
I only stayed up till midnight last night watching the returns. It was sort of like watching a baseball game, except there were no pitchers or batters or a baseball field. Ok, it wasn't at all like a baseball game except for the numbers going up on a scoreboard. I headed to bed when it … Continue reading All My Horses Were Winners
Prayer Request for Hayden
I spent the afternoon with my good friend John at the Texas Children's Hospital where John and his son are spending 18 hours a day this past week. John's granddaughter, Hayden, is in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in an induced coma with significant brain swelling. The doctors have exhausted the types of medicines … Continue reading Prayer Request for Hayden
Substance Versus Style
Uptown Girl made a good observation this morning about John Kerry's multiple personality disorder: He seems to have a different “personality†for every group he speaks to. For instance his recent interview with Tom Brokaw he was “Serious Senator Kerry†– - on stage with Springsteen he was “Drink A Lot Of Beer Kerry†– … Continue reading Substance Versus Style
New Al Qaeda Terror Tape
The terrorists still want us dead. U.S. Intelligence Officials tell Drudge: The CIA and FBI late Wednesday authenticated a disturbing new al Qaeda videotape which warns the next terror attack will dwarf 9/11. "The streets will run with blood," and "America will mourn in silence" because they will be unable to count the number of … Continue reading New Al Qaeda Terror Tape
Crazy Democrat Hijinks
Those crazy Democrats! Besides 10,000 lawyers ready to sue over the election and the vandalism they're doing to GOP campaign headquarters, now they're committing aggravated assault against Republican U.S. Representatives. Ha ha! What will those crazy Democrats think up next? MIAMI (Reuters) - A Florida motorist was arrested on Wednesday on charges of trying to … Continue reading Crazy Democrat Hijinks
Dave Barry, Man of Leisure
*sniff* I'm going to miss my weekly Dave Barry fix. Starting in January, Dave Barry is taking at least a year off. Slacker. After 30 years without missing a column he thinks he's entitled to a little time off? Bah. I don't take time off of reading his column, why should he be able to … Continue reading Dave Barry, Man of Leisure
Cher and Rosie Draw Crowds Numbering in the Dozens
The Miame Herald reported that thousands of people were expected to show up for John Kerry rallies this weekend. Friday night, Cher spoke to clubgoers invited by the left wing moonbat group MoveOn.org. Instead of thousands, though, only a couple of hundred showed up: "There were supposed to be thousands of people here tonight. I'm … Continue reading Cher and Rosie Draw Crowds Numbering in the Dozens
My Yahoo RSS Feed
My home page for my browser is My Yahoo, partly because my home internet connection is furnished by a SBC / Yahoo partnership. I was reading some of the tech stuff behind the Yahoo pages tonight and found this little gem: Is My Yahoo! becoming a Newsreader? Yes. A newsreader (sometimes called a news aggregator) … Continue reading My Yahoo RSS Feed
Right Choice of Host
Would GoDaddy do this? I think not. Not only does Lisa have the more personal touch I was looking for in a host, she also has a great heart. She works in hospice care and will driving 30 minutes to pick up a former POW that will probably be casting his last vote ever. That … Continue reading Right Choice of Host
20,000 Visitors
As I get ready to turn in for the night, I notice Chasing the Wind has had 19,911 Visitors since I started this on April 14th of this year. Most of those were Dale Earnhardt fans, I think. When I wake up, I'm expecting to break 20,000. I hope y'all have been as amused as … Continue reading 20,000 Visitors
Kerry-Edwards to Blame for Flu Vaccine Shortage
I might as well blame it on them. The flu vaccine shortage is caused primarily because flu vaccine makers don't want to make a product with a low profit, high risk potential. They're losing money. People like John Edwards, with his background as a amulance chasing trial lawyer, is at the heart of this problem. … Continue reading Kerry-Edwards to Blame for Flu Vaccine Shortage
You Don't Believe Her Story Either, Do You?
CANBERRA, Australia - A woman seduced and had sex with strangers while she slept and later had no recollection of her infidelities due to a sleeping disorder, her Sydney doctor said Thursday. The middle-aged woman had no idea that she was sneaking from her house at night in search of sex with random strangers until … Continue reading You Don't Believe Her Story Either, Do You?
Electoral Vote Projection
Popular polls give an inaccurate snapshot of the Presidential race, but there are several websites that break down all the available polls state by state and tally up the Electoral College votes. It takes 270 of 538 Electoral Votes to win... well, actually, Bush only needs 269, because if there is a tie, the heavily … Continue reading Electoral Vote Projection
Standard Form 180
Before I go any further, note this: John Kerry could answer these accusations instantly by signing Standard Form 180 that releases all of his military records. So far, he's refused to do that, and the Navy says they are still holding about 100 pages of unreleased information. Sign the Standard Form 180, Senator Kerry. If … Continue reading Standard Form 180
ZoomQuilt
Fascinating. Use your up and down arrows to zoom through the collaborative art at The ZoomQuilt.
What the Liberals are Stooping to Now
Oh, those liberals are such pranksters! Ha ha ha, you just got to love the little jokes they play at election time! Here's a list of what those little kidders have been up to recently: September 18, Gainesville Florida, punching the chairman of the Republican Executive Committe in the face. September 19, Columbus Ohio, attacking … Continue reading What the Liberals are Stooping to Now
Green Eggs and Spam
Bulk email now accounts for all email traffic on the internet. Yahoo catches and diverts one billion spam messages every day. I receive 80 pieces of spam a day. Fake phishing emails that look like they're from eBay or Citibank, ads to buy cheap drugs, online poker, get rich quick schemes, free credit cards. And … Continue reading Green Eggs and Spam
Not Understanding the Threat
Another sign John Kerry doesn't understand the war on terror. He thinks of it as a "nuisance." In Washington, Republican Party chief Ed Gillespie criticized Kerry for saying in an interview in The New York Times Magazine that, "We have to get back to the place we were, where terrorists are not the focus of … Continue reading Not Understanding the Threat
Intelligence Reform
Via the Washington Post The Senate voted overwhelmingly yesterday to revamp the structure of the nation's intelligence community by creating a national intelligence director, a counterterrorism center and other agencies in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The legislation passed 96 to 2. Hmm... that only adds up to 98 Senators. I wonder … Continue reading Intelligence Reform
Bork! Bork! Bork!
Yes, Chasing the Wind is borked. Or munged. I don't know what the right word for it. Wait, Swedish Chef says "bork" was the right word. I really don't know what the problem is; the bad thing is (even with the expert help from Podz over at the WordPress forum) nobody else seems to know … Continue reading Bork! Bork! Bork!
Mechanical Investing for October
What a wonderful month for Mechanical Investing - for the first time since sometime in 1999, no losers at all! If I could make 15.8% every month, I'd be able to retire in a couple of years. 🙂 Holding for another month: Ticker Return ADSK +15.7% Autodesk Inc. APA +14.4% Apache Corp. oil & … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for October
Did John Kerry Cheat?
If John Kerry didn't cheat, what is he removing from his pocket? From INDC comes this accusation, and it's a valid charge. The rules of the debate were very clear: (c) No props, notes, charts, diagrams, or other writings or other tangible things may be brought into the debate by either candidate. ... (d) Notwithstanding … Continue reading Did John Kerry Cheat?
Almost Not Fake Documents
Heh. I thought this story was dead. Apparently Boston Globe was preparing to run a story tomorrow that the CBS memos are real after all, and they're basing this opinion on a new study by Professor David Hailey of Utah State University. Let's just make this short and sweet. Here's the study Professor Hailey put … Continue reading Almost Not Fake Documents
See BS Snooze: Bogus Draft Story
CBS tries to float another bogus story Tuesday night, this time about a woman who fears her son is going to be drafted, just days after John Kerry says that it is "possible" George Bush will institute a draft. Dan Rather implied that the woman was just an average voter who normally votes for Bush … Continue reading See BS Snooze: Bogus Draft Story
Tortilla Art
Here's something I don't want for Christmas: Tortilla Art. Here's a picture of Emiliano Zapata, Mexican Revolutionary war hero. "The preparation of the tortilla for painting is as important as the actual painting itself. I first bake several tortillas to get the right texture, shape and coloration for the image I want to paint."
Houstonians: Vote Yes on Proposition 2
I love what those guys at C.L.O.U.T. are doing and trying to keep our property taxes low. They're easy to listen to on the radio, but man, they need somebody to help them with their emails to make them easier to read. Ouch. Short recommendation: Vote Yes on Proposition 2. The other Proposition 1 is … Continue reading Houstonians: Vote Yes on Proposition 2
Offensive Sacrilege
Via Pamibe comes an article about as offensive as the left can be. I always wonder this about the extreme left: they preach Political Correctness (PC) everywhere. Can't say this cuz it offends group A. Can't say that, cuz it offends group B. I know I'm allowed to call myself white, but if you're another … Continue reading Offensive Sacrilege
Relaxing Weekend, Back to Work
That was my first 3-day weekend since June. I'd almost forgotten how much I enjoyed my 3-day weekends every other week. Friday was a day of nothing; puttered around the house, read blogs, played some Ultima Online, and waited for Alex to show up so we could catch "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow." … Continue reading Relaxing Weekend, Back to Work
Chernobyl and the Weekend
The Bleat, as usual, was excellent today. He turned his daughter's playhouse into Chernobyl. Go read it now or I shall taunt you unmercifully. I shall taunt Sean twice and include snide comments like, "Oh, so you were home schooled? I couldn't tell." I'm waiting for Alex to magically appear from college. He'll either want … Continue reading Chernobyl and the Weekend
Orion Slave Girls
Star Trek: Enterprise is almost here; the season premier is October 8. Sometime this season, they'll reintroduce the Orion slave girls from Captain Kirk's time. The race was first introduced in the pilot episode of the original Star Trek series, "The Cage," and memorably reprised by Yvonne Craig in the later episode "Whom Gods Destroy." … Continue reading Orion Slave Girls
It Makes Me Nauseous
There's a industrial strength pencil sharpener over the wall in the next cubicle. When the draftsman, er... draftswoman uses it, the display on my monitor goes all wonky. A warped, vibrating display. Makes me queasy. If the sharpening noises would just start a split second earlier, I could learn to look away for those 5 … Continue reading It Makes Me Nauseous
Kerry Criticizes Bush for Not Doing Kerry's Job
John Kerry criticized George Bush today for not extending the assault-weapons ban. George Bush had said if the US Congress passed an extention, he would sign it. Congress didn't. But the President can only sign legislation, not introduce it. So why didn't John Kerry introduce legislation to extend the weapons ban if he felt so … Continue reading Kerry Criticizes Bush for Not Doing Kerry's Job
Ivan Frustrates Media By Not Heading to Florida
I think the media really, really wants Ivan to hit Florida. They really want a three-peat. When the hurricane tracking maps first came out, all of them showed Ivan slamming into the heart of Florida. This was the map a few days ago – “Yay! It’s going to hit Florida!†the news people seem to … Continue reading Ivan Frustrates Media By Not Heading to Florida
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