A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS

By: The Charleston Animal Society

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you. 8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

Real Quick Speal

Conservatives want to detain American citizens without miranda indefinitely.

But Obama is the dangerous GUBMENT ATTACK ON RIGHTS?

You want to protect your way of life? Live free. Let others live free.

We've sorta done this most of our country's life.

Sure we banned alcohol and realized it was a mistake.

Maryjowana was apparently a threat to national security for awhile. The left smoked it. And their jazz was so cool it could convert you to socialism.

Whatever, as I said, quick speal. Schmeal. Spcheaml.

We must not allow the government to restrict our freedoms regardless of whether it is in the name of terrorism, immigration or whatever.

Screw the right, screw the left, screw anyone who tries to ARREST AMERICAN CITIZENS WITHOUT MIRANDA.

They can say it is for terrorism, they can say it is for immigration, (and damn if I don't hear echos of ROE V WADE here) but when you concede rights you may not get them back.

And please, if you think Obama is the big hand of government, consider that when Beck, McCain, and Palin talk about arresting Americans without Miranda they're... actually, they're just idiots. They're not even in the hands of big business because immigrants, illegal and otherwise, generally provide us with a low dollar labor force that benefits the bottom line of big business.

McCain, let's concentrate on Big Business's use of illegal immegrants. Let's send INS into your ag district. Wait, has technology made it so labor is a threat to new streamlines by the biggest businesses? Holy crap, what a complex issue. Some states may still appreciate the labor that has done a great job up til this was a political issue.

Anyway, I am not a terrorist nor am I illegal and I hope I can prove it. I really don't want to be held indefinitely.

Tired of Cake - Small/Middle Businesses Unite!

Wow. Unemployment benefits are the enemy? Not the offshore tax havens? Not insider trading? Not no-bid contracts? Not war profiteering? Not the Wall Street upheavel that paid billions to the culprits, then got bailed out, then got re-bonused? You're killing me. You want to blame the poor? Unemployment? Wake up elite. We're sick and we're tired. Sell some homes, or follow Mr Buffets gesture and donate your wealth. After all, 5% of Americans own 95% of the countries wealth. And this is not by hard work alone. Not that you're all guilty, but the system is twisted and for whatever reason you have all done well. Your billions can't be spent when the people are tired of cake.

Edit: Aug 29 2010 Disclaimer: I work for a healthy small business that is taxed to death. Our owner has always concentrated on improving and growing his business. His business like many small businesses are providing many people (like myself) with a decent income and a good life. I'm frustrated that when the powers that be do their shifting that small businesses like ours are stuck paying the bill.

To all political parties: you're missing the big picture because you're ignoring middle America and their employers. There is just too much money at the top and it is the corporations and large trade unions that get your attention. But middle America is fed by the small businesses that are sick and tired of being ignored--and too often it seems like the conservative pitch is the one they most agree with. In practice they are trying to take care of their employees but they see the taxes they face and hear the liberal rhetoric against business and flock to the right. Not that the right will take care of them, it just sounds good. SO:

When middle America does well, America does well. Small and middle sized businesses should get the cuts, regardless of whether they have a strong lobby. (Small and middle businesses, you should stop listening to the US Chamber of Commerce. Their voice was long ago drowned out by the richest corporations.)

New iPhone

Look, it's hard not to get excited about the iPad or iPhone. It's fricking Christmas and new stuff is getting opened afterall.

So I'm excited for you folks getting an iPhone. Without doubt. Hooray and can I see it?

That said. It is all the things I dislike about Apple.

SO, For you folks who are Scrooges, I agree: Bah Humbug.

You can easily enough Google why to like, hate, or sit on the fence about the iPhone. (I might add links to easily Googled sites, but should I have to?)...

But bottom line, unless you're the guy who went from Android back to Blackberry, (why man why?) - what do you care? You're either on a phone phone (phone-phone is now licensed by casio) or a smart phone running Android. Or a couple other things that are just wondering how they missed this boat.

So I think and could be wrong pending litigation.

Anyway, I've said nothing and will continue to say nothing other than "You should get an Android device."

If you can.

If not: At least set your search engine to something other than bing. Otherwise, you'll just eventually go back to blackberry.

bing*

MAWA Weekend

My nephew wrestled this weekend at the MAWA Nationals and he rocked the mat to a 2nd place finish. I'm pretty sure he has many first place finishes ahead of him, but as for this weekend I was amazed by his grit. He never gave up and bridged out of some sure pins. Despite being down points and likely exhausted, he never gave in to what would have been less painful, a pin.... For me,  it was better than a win, it showed real guts and perseverance even in the face of defeat. I'd take having his moxy over 1st place anyday.

BWI - Hey, That's My Luggage!

Loading and unloading luggage has got to be tiring after a few flights. Plus, if you get a little break between, I would tighten up and it would hurt every time, lol!

Getting Ready to Leave Chicago.

Fun watching them load luggage, lol. Had a Sam Adams in Chicago... apparently the airport bar didn't have the items to make Barack's version of the Americano... said I could get it at the coffee bar, but we were short time and I don't really know what's in his version or if answers.com had it right... So I beered it. :)

DIA

About to get some coffee, about 45 minutess til our flight.

Flying Home in 3, 2, 1

A few clouds and some wind showed up at the airport to see us off... expecting snow/freezing rain this afternoon so we'll be getting out just in time, I suppose. They put the chain law into effect in the mountains so we just got out of there in time too ;)

Impressive!

iPad... big screen, easy on the eyes, some really neat tailored apps like NPR/Pandora make this really desireable!

Cyanogen 5.0.5.7

Smoke-esqued...

Every Android phone should have the freedom for the owner to run with it...  Motorola and Verizon started out on the right foot, but have apparently lost track of the consumer with 2.1. I don't know officially... perhaps Verizon really is courting Apple, because if you're going to use a locked down big brother device, you might as well go with the iPhone... it's kinda pretty, at least.

My Droid DOES. (1 of many: Wireless tether for my iPod Touch)

Colorado: The Spice of Life

I forget what I was going to say here.

Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery

Beer Heaven, CO

 Website 

Shopping on Pearl Street

Boulder, CO

Last Full Day in Colorado

Heading into Boulder. Love these views. Gonna try to find the Cellar! Couple on map, will hit 'em both, I guess...

This is how The Birds Started, Right?

Craft Center Project

So we spent one morning at the YMCA Craft Center. It was great for the kids and I had a good time painting this teapot.

Wooooooohoo. Back in Erie.

Central City, CO  ... Dying gold town revived via casinos.

Some more pics of drive, Blackhawk and Central City.

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Test Image Upload: Blogaway for Android

Just testing, not even sure what image I'm going to use...

Heading into Town for Some Grub

So anyway, we snagged some pizza and sandwices then went sledding again. The weather got too snowy to snap pics today though, so maybe some tomorrow on our way back to Erie. We're stopping by a really tall hill that has a moving sidewalk type lift... Oh, that's after we pick up our ceramic crafts we left for the kiln... lol, I painted a teapot for Jenny, it was fun! The kids painted and made wooden ships. Anyway, will take a pic of that too, tomorrow...