Category: General
The Zoo Animals Knew
We are still kind of rattled from our once in a century earthquake. It was interesting to read some of the actions of the animals, BEFORE the actual earthquake. (I still can’t believe I am using this word in a context of the State of Maryland). From NBC WASHINGTON In...
Tornadoes, Earthquakes, and Hurricanes, Oh My!
I am still jittery from the possible tornado that hit us last Friday. Not to mention discouraged and tired from the damage done and the necessary clean-up. The last thing needed was today’s 5.9 earthquake. I know it’s not new to Maryland, but it’s the first one I ever witnessed....
Writing Spider
Writing spider is just one of the names given to this monster. I took a photo of this guy behind our shed in the backyard. It’s very impressive to say the least. From Wikipedia In North America, Argiope aurantia is commonly known as the black and yellow garden spider, corn...
Humble Instead of Arrogant
“Theses six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among...
545 People
The headlines are looking grim on the economy. Drudge’s headline of “BARACKALYPSE NOW” was ringing true. Riots are breaking out in England, our credit rating went down with a threat of another, the Dow tanked then went up and down, people are calling their 401 k, their 201 k’s, the...
Budget Analogy
We all know how insane the economy is, we also know that the spending in Washington is only driving us deeper in debt and ruining it into a state like Greece has now. With that in mind, Jim sent me an analogy, assuming all the figures are correct, should make...
Woodpecker-Saving Girl’s Mother Gets Fined
Too many times you hear these kinds of stories and wonder, what is becoming of this country? Do we have it completely backwards?? From News Now Eleven-year-old aspiring veterinarian, Skylar Capo, sprang into action the second she learned that a baby woodpecker in her Dad’s backyard was about to be...
Most Popular US Beaches
I was taken by surprise when I saw the top 20 beaches listed today! Our Ocean City listed as number 2! (This list is based on attendance and population.) 1. Jacksonville Beach, Fla. 2. Ocean City, Md 3. Miami, Fla 4. Myrtle Beach, S.C 5. Belmar, N.J. 6. Laguna Beach,...
Two Wolves
Seen and read today… An old Cherokee Indian told his grandson, “My son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies, & ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace,… love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy, &...
Gigantic Insulated Concrete House Being Built
It’s called Pensmore, and the size of it as well as the construction details of it, has me curious about it. I remember many times while living in Spain, hearing ridicule on how Americans make their homes out of flimsy wood. This could change things in the future? A 72,000-sq.-foot...
Union Workers Caught Drinking and Smoking Pot During Lunch Break
Specifically, Chrysler Union workers, you remember, one of the ones who got the bailout?
Imagine if John Lennon was a Republican
Is it easy if you try? Maybe not so much, but according to his assistant, Fred Seaman, who worked with Lennon in the last years of his life, John Lennon was indeed a closet Republican. He was also, according to Fred, a fan of Ronald Reagan. Mr. Seaman is writing...
TSA TSA
Wake up America, and anyone considering traveling here. Security is a beautiful thing, everyone from infants to the elderly like to feel safe and secure. It’s wonderful, it’s cozy. Until, government get involved, and there is nothing secure about our government. Two recent headlines from the TSA, and there have...
Secretariat
In 1973, my mom introduced me to the world of horse racing in a big way. She sat me down to watch the Kentucky Derby. I had my eyes on a black horse, and she pointed to a big red beauty, “That’s the one to win.” She got so excited...
Going Without Government
Did you know that Belgium has gone a year without government? Daniel Hannan had a few things to say about this piece of news, which I am guessing few people know about. Belgium has now gone for more than a year without a government and, you know what? Life is...
Climate Change Skeptic
Here is something from the Financial Post about “Climate Change” that John and I found interesting: Climate models go cold The debate about global warming has reached ridiculous proportions and is full of micro-thin half-truths and misunderstandings. I am a scientist who was on the carbon gravy train, understands the...
Happy Memorial Day
Our family is set to hear a nice message and then join our church in a nice Memorial Day Picnic! Have a blessed day, everyone! “A hero is someone, who at some point in their life wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America for any...
Fatherlessness
Fatherlessness – Our nation’s number one social epidemic. The United States is becoming an increasingly fatherless society. A generation ago, an American child could reasonably expect to grow up with his or her father. Today, an American child can reasonably expect not to. Fatherlessness is now approaching a rough parity...
Silas Times Three
Not for the faint of heart. This is an image of three photos, all taken by John at the Washington DC zoo. The area by the prairie dogs has a play section for children where they can also see what it must be like for the animals to go in...
Immigration Amnesty Cost
I don’t think it’s wrong to want your hometown, your state, and your country to be a safe place to live. It’s not racist to want to expect your government to protect you and your family instead of paving the way for criminals to enter, thrive, and hurt & kill...
Maryland Immigrant Tuition Bill
Maryland will soon allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition. It’s one of hundreds of bills signed into law by the governor. Governor Martin O’Malley always has the option of doing nothing and allowing a bill to automatically become law. But choosing to sign the Dream Act sends the message...
Job Description: Mother
Heard this in church today, I just had to post it! MOM – JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION : Mother, Mom, Mama, Mommy, Ma JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills! and be willing to...
So Teach Us to Number Our Days
No matter what miracle and cures science comes up with, we all know that our lives on this earth are numbered. The Bible suggests living that way helps us to be wise. So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12) From...
Who Knew Rod Stewart Liked Model Trains?
I’ve always been kind of fascinated with model trains. We always had a train set under our Christmas tree when I was young, and then as a mom, made sure my children had a train set too. Perhaps it’s in my blood, my granddad worked for B&O Railroad. One of...
Going Broke
Imagine that you had an average monthly income of about $170 balanced against average monthly expenses of about $940–and that you were more than $14,000 in debt. Then imagine that as of today, you had only $58.60 in cash left in your bank account and $130.50 left on your line...
Wanting More
“What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?” ~Matthew 16:26 In our sermon Sunday, Pastor preached that people today live to gain the world. While he let us know that there is nothing wrong with “things”, it’s wrong to LIVE...
Schumer While Reporters Were Listening
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., a member of the Democratic Senate leadership, got on a conference call with reporters Tuesday morning without realizing the reporters were already listening in. Schumer thought he was on a private line with four Democratic senators who were to talk with reporters about the current budget...
The Passing of Common Sense
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable...
Unions Caving
An interesting article in the TownHall: Apparently Gov. Scott Walker knew exactly what he was doing. Before he signed the bill limiting collective bargaining privileges, teachers unions throughout the state were slow to respond to calls for salary and benefit concessions. They believed their members should be held harmless during...
MotorStorm
So these days, when I go into my living room, it often looks like this: Either one or both of my sons is playing MotorStorm for Playstation 3 The good part is, I got really tickled that my camera could take good photos off of the TV. The bad part...
St Patrick Quotes
Before I was humiliated I was like a stone that lies in deep mud, and he who is mighty came and in his compassion raised me up and exalted me very high and placed me on the top of the wall. ~Saint Patrick Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ...
The Taxpayer Needs to Win One
Re: The Left “For many on the Left the real fear is that for the first times in their lives they would have to find a job in the private sector they so vilify. Therefore the real interest of these radicals [regarding Wisconsin] is not the so-called denial of the...
February Deficit is Larger Than the Entire 2007 Fiscal Year Under Bush
How can you spend $223 billion in the shortest month of the year? Even if the delusional remarks about the U.S. not being broke were true, how long could that last? From the Washington Times: The federal government posted its largest monthly deficit in history in February at $223 billion,...
Delta Smelt
From Investors Business Daily IF you wonder why our states are in trouble financially and if government is too big, or if government mixed with a ‘fake’ green agenda is hurting us, read on. Back in 2007, they convinced federal Judge Oliver Wanger to rule that the Endangered Species Act...
Your Digital Afterlife
These days, since so much of our lives is spent online, I have often wondered, what happens to my websites after I die? I’d certainly like my blog, which serves as memories for my family and loved ones to remain online for them as long as possible. After that, I...
Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen Spoil the Broth
…and the budget for the city of New York. Seems that Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, and the 10th richest person in the country, has three cooks in the kitchen, two more than the mayor before him. From Mail Online When Mayor Bloomberg came into office there was...
Egypt and the Internet
Egypt has been in the news today with the uprising against the government. That has been news enough, but, as a side note, it has shown us how easy the internet can be silenced in the whole country. From CNBC: The move by Egyptian authorities to seal off the country...
