And so the veil of deceit lifts. The news media, so eager to proclaim Obama as the messiah during the election cycle, now turns on him and begins to devour him. What changed? In one sense, nothing. Obama's promises of socialist changes are progressing. Universal health care, nationalization of manufacturers and banking, imposition of union … Continue reading Tea Party
Tag: High school
How to Gain the Christmas Spirit
The best way to give wings to the Christmas Spirit is to give gifts to people who need them. My wife and I exchanged few gifts this year, opting instead to give to charities instead. Instead of giving somebody a trinket they didn't need, we'd ask them what their favorite charity was. Then we'd give … Continue reading How to Gain the Christmas Spirit
Dream Interpretation
In my dream, I'm waiting in front of the (church?) junior high school, at the sidewalk under the rain protection. I'm waiting for the Sweet Wife to pick me up, except she's not in a car. She's in an F-14 Tomcat. She calls me on the cell phone and tells me she's low on fuel … Continue reading Dream Interpretation
Christian Terrorists and Public Education
What's my gripe with public education? Besides the fact they seem to be devolving into a giant secular babysitting service, it's public money - my money - being used to teach young people values that oppose my values. I don't mind being opposed, really. I *do* mind being taxed to fund my opposition. The latest … Continue reading Christian Terrorists and Public Education
Mechanical Investing for July 2006
June was another particular ugly month for investing, and there were significant losses by mid-June. I try to remember I have a longer time frame; I'm 20+ years from retirement and I'm certain this is my best investment vehicle. Sure, I'll have some losses, but I hope the wins are even bigger. Fortunately by the … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for July 2006
Middle Class Military
Charles Rangel, the looney left-wing Democrat, has criticized the military on several issues, one of them that the military is made up disproportionately of minorities while middle and upper class families reap the benefits without risk. Where he got that idea from, who knows. Certainly didn't come from the facts, though. Turns out most of … Continue reading Middle Class Military
Nothing to See, Move Along
Taking some time off of blogging this weekend. Headed to my niece's high school graduation and spending time with family. If there's a new post before Tuesday, I didn't do it. 😛
Cookie Girls Rescued
The dastardly cookie girls I wrote about last week have been rescued by a radio station: Radio station KOA-AM of Denver raised more than $1,900 from listeners Friday to pay the girls' $930.78 fine. The rest of the money will go to a charity dedicated to victims of the Columbine High School massacre. Meanwhile, Richard … Continue reading Cookie Girls Rescued
Lost Lions and Ambush Dining
Ok, I'm evil. I really, really, try to be good. In fact, I think a cornerstone of my faith depends on it. But every once in a while I get this idea... I sent the following email to the "Lost Lions," four of us that were once close high school friends and have recently reunionized … Continue reading Lost Lions and Ambush Dining
Cutting Another String
Today is a big day - my son is heading off to a 2 day college orientation. Alone. Without me. ARE YOU CRAZY MICHAEL HE'S NOT OLD ENOUGH!!! Apparently, sometime over the last 18 years he grew up. I have thousands of memories with him, but in almost all of them he's someplace between the … Continue reading Cutting Another String
Kris's Older Sister
Last night's dream was in a movie theater. Or a swimming pool. Or maybe a movie theater in a swimming pool. I'm not really sure. There was a girl in high school, Kris. I barely knew her, haven't thought about her since 1980. All I remember about her is that she had red hair. She had an older sister. I didn't know her at all. And *that's* who I was seeing the movie with last night. So Kris's older sister - call me. We should talk. 😛 P.S. There were also tornadoes and wine bottle in the dream. I'm so confused.
Operation Tiger Claw
With a note of thanks to SondraK comes an 18 year old's fight for free speech. Tired of leftist propoganda in his high school, he starts Operation Tiger Claw - his right to disagree with what was being taught to him. The amazing thing is the homework this kid did ahead of time - armed … Continue reading Operation Tiger Claw
Spin the Moon
A blatant plug for a friend - one I go waay back with, all the way to high school two decades ago. She's bitten the bullet and started a blog this week at Spin the Moon. Remember your first days of blogging? I do, it was only 2 months ago and my memory isn't that … Continue reading Spin the Moon
Ronald Reagan Has Died
Ronald Reagan was the first President I voted for in 1980; a civics high school project had us identify what values were important to us, then identify a candidate that most closely matched those values. I chose... George Bush Sr.That was in the Spring of 1980, and before the year was out, Reagan had chosen … Continue reading Ronald Reagan Has Died
High School Graduation Eve
'Twas the night before graduationand all through the housenot a creature was stirringwell except my son on the computerand Patch the wonder dog with his red, white, and blue bandanaYeah, yeah, I know the cadence isn't right, I'm bushed. It feels sort of like Christmas around here. The refrigerator is stuffed with deli hams and … Continue reading High School Graduation Eve
Better Background, But Not By Much
I spent the first couple of hours tonight trying to get WordPress up so I could see if I like it. I started at Livejournal.com, switched to Blogger.com, and now I wonder why I need Anything.com. I should be able to bypass any 3rd party blog host and post directly on Chasing the Wind. Since … Continue reading Better Background, But Not By Much
Ow.
Ow. Up way to late last night and my head hurts. It's not what you think though - I don't party hard anymore. I'm not sure I ever did - or at least I can't remember. Ha! No, I was up late last night playing with Dreamweaver and Paintshop Pro. New toys are fun. My … Continue reading Ow.
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