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
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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
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
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…
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
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
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?
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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. 😛
Gender Accurate Bible
There's a new bible in town, "Today's New International Version", or TNIV, brought to us by the same people who brought us the NIV. I use the original NIV Study Bible because I like the additional information it offers to put things in context. Some are upset that some of the language has been changed … Continue reading Gender Accurate Bible
Best New WordPress 1.5 Feature
Best new WordPress feature: the Blacklist. I get a lot of comment spam, and none of it from very nice people. First it was a bunch of online poker sites, but then it escalated into a lot of porn. With WordPress 1.2, the spam got posted right away, and I'd have to delete it later. … Continue reading Best New WordPress 1.5 Feature
Caroline's Birthday
Sand in the Gears posted again today. He posts rarely, but his posts are always poignant. Today he shares that his daughter would have been nine today, and how he's learned how to live with her loss. Through it all, his faith carries him and his family. If you want to read the whole story … Continue reading Caroline's Birthday
$3 Million for Star Trek
TrekUnited.com is reporting that three anonymous donors have pledged $3 million toward a campaign to keep Star Trek: Enterprise alive for a 5th season. "We think Star Trek and especially its latest incarnation, "Enterprise" is the kind of TV that should be aired more often. The people responsible at Paramount think this is just a … Continue reading $3 Million for Star Trek
Another Hillary Conspiracy Theory
The cynic in me suspects this is an attempt to get Americans used to having a female President in an attempt to add support to Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential bid. Geena Davis Elected to ABC's White House Drama LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Oscar winner Geena Davis will star as the first female president of … Continue reading Another Hillary Conspiracy Theory
Testify
Matthew 12:34: For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. I've been asked to share my testimony at Second Baptist church this weekend. Everybody that comes to Christ has a story about how they finally gave up their stubborn ways and finally listened to what God has been saying to them. I … Continue reading Testify
Korn Guitarist Finds God
Guitarist Brian Welch, has parted ways with Korn, the band he helped start. Guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, a founding member of Korn, has left the band and has rededicated his life to Christianity, according to the group's management. "Korn has parted ways with guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch, who has chosen Jesus Christ as his savior, … Continue reading Korn Guitarist Finds God
Awaiting Moderation
WordPress 1.5 which I installed just this week offers a few more choices on spam control that I really needed, including a "mass spam" and "mass delete" button. I try hard to keep most of the spam off the front page, but I'm probably getting 50 pieces of "comment spam" for various online poker websites … Continue reading Awaiting Moderation
Terri Schiavo
Early today, the 2nd District Court of Appeals cleared the way for Terri Schiavo's feeding tube to be removed. This was promptly blocked by an emergency stay by Pinellas Circuit Court Judge George Greer until 5pm tomorrow. Much of the Christian right blogosphere which I read frequently is organizing a fight to keep Terri alive. … Continue reading Terri Schiavo
Blogger Interview
One of the blogs I've just started reading is Amy's Humble Musings, winner of the 2005 Best New Evangelical Blog. I stumbled across it at just the right moment; she's starting a Interview Game as part of a "Blog-a-thon" at Buried Treasure Books to raise money for an Ethiopian orphan named Azanou who needs eye … Continue reading Blogger Interview
Cold & Flu & Sinus Information Overload
I'm still dragging myself around after recovering from yesterday's flu, so I thought I'd run by the little overpriced sundry shop downstairs (affectionately known as "That Little Overpriced Sundry Shop Downstairs"). The choices included: Tylenol Cold & Flu Tylenol Allergy & Sinus Tylenol Cold & Allergy & Sinus Tylenol Sinus & Cold Tylenol Sinus & … Continue reading Cold & Flu & Sinus Information Overload
The Crud
The Crud Starring Michael in his first full feature length flu. Rated PG, children shouldn't come anywhere near this man. Parents ought to stay away, too. Epic motion picture. It's called "epic" because hours go by and nothing seems to happen. In fact, I think I'll go back to bed now. Must Sneeze - Roger … Continue reading The Crud
No Flu Shots For Me
I've always mistrusted the flu shot. People willing to line up by the millions to have some chemical injected into their blood stream. What if it's not a flu shot? What if it's some sort of brain-altering chemical substance that turns you into a drooling zombie? That also explains my theory on where liberals come … Continue reading No Flu Shots For Me
Weekend Recap
My brain is not yet in gear this Monday morning, so I'll just recap the weekend. Friday night Diane and I caught "Million Dollar Baby." Highly recommended; although it's a boxing movie, it's not what you expect. Hilary Swank was terrific; she sure can throw a punch. In the race for Oscars, I thought this … Continue reading Weekend Recap
Dale Earnhardt and Chim Chim
This post will be too long, so here's the end of the story first: I bought my brother this t-shirt (click for larger image): OK, now I'll back up to the beginning. A synopsis of random nonsense all munged together for your amusement. 🙂 I still get a lot of visitors here looking for Dale … Continue reading Dale Earnhardt and Chim Chim
Flying the Flag
Question for today: Why is ok to burn the American flag, but it's not ok to fly a Confederate flag? In the first case, you have to take the viewpoint of protecting free speech, then in the second case you have to take the exact opposite view.
Where Oh Where Has My Firefly Gone?
I am not a brownshirt, although it's certainly starting to look like it. After buying the Firefly DVD series last August, I watched an episode with Sean. Well... ok, more than one. After the first episode, he said he could stay for another. And then another. I think we watched 5 in a row before … Continue reading Where Oh Where Has My Firefly Gone?
Houston's Socialist Towing Program
Houston recently mandated the "Safe Clear" towing program. It wasn't interesting enough to talk about at the time, but it gets more and more interesting. The original idea was to get motorists off the road when they break down to prevent additional accidents. You must accept the tow; you must get in the tow truck; … Continue reading Houston's Socialist Towing Program
To Boldly Go… Look, It's Really Gone Now
Star Trek: Enterprise is cancelled. The writing was dramatically improved this year, but it's too late. Viewership started at 13 million a week the first year, but now it's down to 2.9 million. The series was cancelled early enough to write a series finale, scheduled for May 13. I've been watching Star Trek episode with … Continue reading To Boldly Go… Look, It's Really Gone Now
What Do the Democrats Stand For?
OpinionJournal today asks, "What do the Democrats stand for?" Then proceeds to eloquently trash the heart of liberalism and what is stands for. Excellent reading today; while applauding the heart behind liberalism, once you recognize that liberalism has a cost, you next have to ask, "how much cost is too much?" And as soon as … Continue reading What Do the Democrats Stand For?
Death Row Syndrome
I don't get it. A man on death row wants to die... and "experts" consider that to be a reason to overturn his death penalty? Because he wants to die? It would only be ok to execute him if he wants to live? Or do you have to prescribe a treatment to make him mentally … Continue reading Death Row Syndrome
Liberal Columnist Asks: What if Bush was Right All Along?
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?
The Museum of Food Anomalies
I'm away on a business trip this week, and probably won't have access to a computer. Nonetheless, through the magic of, um, post-dating entries ahead of time, I'll have a new amusement every day while I'm gone around noontime. I don't want you to be bored just cuz I'm busy, you know. 🙂 First up … Continue reading The Museum of Food Anomalies
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
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
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
Gimme Your Money For Your Own Good
First, our Texas government says they have more money than ever. In fact, they have too much. [Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton] Strayhorn estimated legislators will have $64.7 billion in state revenue to spend in the upcoming two-year budget — $6.4 billion more than they had in January 2003. Then they say they need more: [Texas … Continue reading Gimme Your Money For Your Own Good
Microsoft Virus
Microsoft has plans to offer a virus removal tool for sale later this year to compete with Norton and McAfee. For now, you can get a free virus removal tool from the main Microsoft website, http://www.microsoft.com. What a fantastic idea. First, sell a product prone to viruses (virii?). Then sell a tool to remove the … Continue reading Microsoft Virus
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
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!
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
Winter Salutations
Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions … Continue reading Winter Salutations
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
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
Headlines in 2029
Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, Mexifornia (formally known as California). White minorities still trying to have English recognized as Mexifornia's third language. Spotted Owl plague threatens northwest United States crops and livestock. Baby conceived naturally. Scientists stumped. Couple petitions court to reinstate heterosexual marriage. … Continue reading Headlines in 2029
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In Terms of Miles, It Was a Landslide
I ran across this at Michelle Malkin this evening, a listing of Red (Bush) counties versus Blue (Kerry) counties. It's a bit incomplete, but you can fill in the blanks with the 2000 version at USA Today: A couple of things that are noteworthy - In terms of square miles, Bush won 3.28 million miles … Continue reading In Terms of Miles, It Was a Landslide
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
Mechanical Investing for November
Mechanical Investing was turbulent this month; there were some big losers, but some equally big winners. Overall I was up 1.5% for the month, so I'm not going to complain. Holding for another month: Ticker Return CCK +10.2% Crown Holdings Inc. +18.6% in 2 months; I'll keep holding it. LDG -3.5% Long Drug Stores … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for November
Scotty, We Need More Power!
I'm a mechanical engineer, working on large petrochemical rotating equipment. My good friend Sean is an architect. I thought maybe he could help me out on a little issue. The email exchange sort of went like this: Michael: The motor I'm buying is 5105 amps. Do you have a good source for a circuit breaker? … Continue reading Scotty, We Need More Power!
Flu Shots
My company is once again offering flu shots. First they offered it to everybody, then only restricted people, now I don't know. Just a big arrow pointing down a hallway saying "FLU SHOTS". I must have missed a memo someplace along the way. When did flu shots get to be a big thing? I've *never* … Continue reading Flu Shots
Strong and Compelling Answers
Kerry has been saying lately, "I have been consistent all along on Iraq. I would have done things differently." I'll tell you this - I follow politics daily, and I have no idea what Kerry's plan is. He says he's going to be tough on terror, he wouldn't go into Iraq, Saddam had to be … Continue reading Strong and Compelling Answers
Angelina & Christina Redux
Ok, ok already... next time I post something even slightly off-color, I'll give myself 24 hours first, *then* decide if I should post it. I agree it wasn't fair to post something and then yank it. So here's my strategy: I'm going to repost it now and then try to post a lot of things … Continue reading Angelina & Christina Redux
Bush Nepotism! Horrors!
From a Reuters news story today, it appears that the Democrats worst fears have been realized. Yes - the Bush brothers are helping each other! What is this world coming to? Brothers helping each other? Laws must be passed to stop this sort of fraternal aid. Here's what the Democrats are accusing George Bush and … Continue reading Bush Nepotism! Horrors!
"I Got a Passport!'
When Iraqis are excited about their freedom, it makes me excited. 🙂 From Iraq the Model: I should’ve written about this some days ago but I had to spend a week in Basra...Anyway, I feel it’s still worth writing about (at least from my point of view): last week, I crossed the borders for the … Continue reading "I Got a Passport!'
Excommunicating the Kerry Heresy
I was trying to hunt down this story this morning when Sean kindly emailed me a more direct source. Consequently, if a Catholic publicly and obstinately supports the civil right to abortion, knowing that the Church teaches officially against that legislation, he or she commits that heresy envisioned by Can. 751 of the Code. Provided … Continue reading Excommunicating the Kerry Heresy
Debate, Declaim, Debacle
From a tip from my brother-in-law Joe: CHIEFFER And our first question goes to Senator Kerry. Sir, your spending plans will cost over a trillion dollars. Your combined tax plans will cost $500 billion. How are you going to balance the budget? KERRY Bob, I'm glad you asked me that question, but before I dodge … Continue reading Debate, Declaim, Debacle
Best Cheney Zinger
Dick Cheney, who has served under 4 U.S. Presidents, gave by far the best zinger of the night when he said to Senator John Edwards: Senator, frankly, you have a record in the Senate that's not very distinguished. You missed 33 out of 36 meetings in the Judiciary Committee. Almost 70% of the meetings of … Continue reading Best Cheney Zinger
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
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."
RSS Feed Fix
Are you using an RSS Reader to read Chasing the Wind? If not, the rest of this is Greek, ignore it. If you're having trouble, click for more: According to some WordPress gurus, I should create a text file called .htaccess and place one line in it that says, "AddDefaultCharset utf-8" I've loaded Sharpreader and … Continue reading RSS Feed Fix
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
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
Students at Rather's Alma Mater to Protest His Reporting
When I saw this story, I couldn't help but notice: September 13, 2004, 19:20:32 EDT Dan Rather--a journalism graduate from Sam Houston State Teachers College, which has since renamed itself to Sam Houston State University and named its journalism school after him--is one of his school's most famous alumni. But not everyone there is a … Continue reading Students at Rather's Alma Mater to Protest His Reporting
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
Latest Democrat Missile Misses Target. Again.
If for no other reason, you ought to vote for George Bush because the Democrats have shown themselves to be completely inept. According to the Drudge Report, John Kerry has launched a new campaign today, claiming Bush lied. The latest claim is that campaign literature from 1978 says George Bush claimed to have been in … Continue reading Latest Democrat Missile Misses Target. Again.
Oops. I Stepped In It.
This story has been bothering me for a week. Yesterday it finally dawned on me why it bothered me, so this morning I did something about it. It basically comes down to there's something between Steve and Tamara, and I don't know the truth. And I really don't want to. But if a) Steve's telling … Continue reading Oops. I Stepped In It.
Memos Questioning Bush's Guard Service May Be Fake
The Houston Chronicle is publishing a story by the Boston Globe that memos aired by CBS last night appear to show evidence "embellished" his record. Among other records: The four pages of documents also contain an August 1972 order from Killian, suspending Bush from flying status for "failure to perform" up to Air Force and … Continue reading Memos Questioning Bush's Guard Service May Be Fake
The Siren Song of the Nutella
I went grocery shopping over the weekend. First time I've had to do that in a while; I had assigned that chore to Alex. Teenager, fetch me some groceries. There, next to the peanut butter, was Nutella. I had been warned that this stuff was addicting. Sinful. Irresistible. Jo sang the Nutella siren song a … Continue reading The Siren Song of the Nutella
Bush Proudly Completed National Guard Service
Everywhere I look, it's "National Guard" this and "National Guard" that. The media appears to be coordinating a worldwide "Attack Bush" day. Odd, they didn't give the Swift Boat Vets this kind of attention; they waited a couple of days, buried the info on page A17 and hoped it would blow over. The media is … Continue reading Bush Proudly Completed National Guard Service
John Kerry and Guns
John Kerry took some flap yesterday when he received a gun at the United Mine Workers Labor Day. Kerry then made the very unpresidential-like offer to shoot President Bush by saying, ""I thank you for the gift, but I can't take it to the debate with me." Drudge reported that the gun was a Browning … Continue reading John Kerry and Guns
ugh. monday.
it's monday. i know it's tuesday, but it's monday. i took the whole weekend including labor day off, and after all this overtime it felt glorious. i barely made it to work on time, and only by skipping patch's walk. he's going to leave me a present behind the sofa, i just know it. i … Continue reading ugh. monday.
Hurricane Alex Just Blew Through
My son dropped in yesterday afternoon. I didn't raise no dummy - he had 3 loads of laundry that cost 75 cents each. He'll spend $10 in gas to save 75 cents - but it's my credit card paying for gas. Heh. I don't mind; I thought he grew up quickly when he was young, … Continue reading Hurricane Alex Just Blew Through
Michael Swears Off Dating Again
I mentioned a few months ago that's I've mostly given up dating. For my mental health, I tell myself. Maybe once a year I'll try a date or two, then give it up again. Sometimes I think about going to the gym and working out in order to impress women, but hey, that's why I … Continue reading Michael Swears Off Dating Again
Zell Miller, Patriotic Democrat
Zell Miller gave a rousing patriotic speech last night to explain why he's switching party lines to vote for George Bush. His heart and mind is his conscience, and he's proudly stated something that's important to me. I am not necessarily a Republican. I don't hold certain ideals because Republicans tell me to; I am … Continue reading Zell Miller, Patriotic Democrat
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
I tried calling my new collegiate college son on Wednesday night to see how his first day of classes went. No answer on his dorm phone. I sent him an email, too, telling him I had emailed his Bearkat card. I can only assume he got the email; he didn't reply. I tried calling again … Continue reading Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Years of Memories, One Piece of Trash at a Time
After taking Alex to college, I resolved to clean his room. It's full of typical teenage junk he's collected over the years, but mostly with his door shut, I haven't looked at it in years. Alex knew this was coming; he took the stuff that was important to him, and I promised to store memories … Continue reading Years of Memories, One Piece of Trash at a Time
My Spare Time is Gonna Kill Me
Dang it's quiet here without the noisy pitter patter of... huge teenage shoes. I'm going to have to fill this time with something worthwhile or I'll go bonkers. And I am *not* bonkers yet, wiseguy. I'm back at the gym for the first time in years. I really had no excuse, other than I'd rather … Continue reading My Spare Time is Gonna Kill Me
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