You would think a child being hit by a car would elicit the best in people. Accidents happen, but you would like to believe in a moment of tragedy people would step up and not be self-centered. Well, aside from some innocent bystanders, here is how people reacted on Saturday, January 17 in Dr. Phillips, Orlando. [Read more...]
The Bottom of Mankind’s Gene Pool
January 19, 2009 3 Comments
Think the U.S. Government Speaks English? Think Again…
January 12, 2009 4 Comments
I have to admit; it is a lot easier for me to find aggravating circumstances to write about at The Slow Bleed. I don’t want to. I am not a pessimistic person by nature – far from it; it is just a lot harder to find someone making the difficult decisions that are good for our country going forward. This week I found someone and he is under fire for the proposal.
Eric Crafton is a councilman for Nashville, Tenn. In his proposal he hopes to make Nashville the largest city in the United States to prohibit the government from using languages other than English. [Read more...]
What is on Obama’s Blackberry?
January 10, 2009 5 Comments
It may be the most high profile rehab ever witnessed. In the dark corners of the Whitehouse, not long after the inauguration, Obama will have to quit using his Blackberry.
Although it has not been commonplace for long, Presidents are urged to lose any personal or private Internet accounts for fear of it being using against them at some point. Obama has said, “I’m still clinging to my Blackberry…they are going to have to pry it out of my hands.” [Read more...]
“Out of Touch” Congress Gets a Raise…
January 9, 2009 3 Comments
It is good to be King – or perhaps in Congress. Amidst the unprecedented economic downturn Congress received a raise this month. Our nation lost over a Million jobs in the fourth quarter of 2008 alone but Congressional Representatives will enjoy a $4,700 raise.
Congressional Representatives make $174,000 a year (about $87 per hour) and the increase is an automatic cost-of-living raise. In their defense this was created several years ago and the percentage increase is below normal. [Read more...]
The (Waterford) Glass is Half Cracked
January 7, 2009 Leave a Comment
Perhaps now the right people will realize we are in a down economy (globally). Waterford Crystal (actually the company is called Waterford Wedgwood PLC) has filed for bankruptcy.
Waterford has been an iconic name for over 250 years. It is the crème de crème when it comes to glassware. It seems people are cutting back on the high-end pottery (I wonder if they are selling more Dixie Cups?). [Read more...]
What I Learned in NYC on New Years…
January 6, 2009 5 Comments
Call it a “Wish List,” “Bucket List,” or just a plain “Crud-I-want-to-do-before-I-die” list. No matter what you call it sometime in late October the idea of hitting New York City’s Times Square for New Years Eve seemed like the thing to do.
Granted it is not the same as saying “I want to see a sunset in Greece” or “Flying a Stunt Plane” but it was worthy of something to do. Besides, how many things can you really do on New Years Eve anyway? [Read more...]
The Canoe Race
January 5, 2009 3 Comments
Ok, as Detroit gets billions for a bailout I am reminded of the analogy below. Sure it is suppose to be a joke but it hits the mark more than it does not. The argument that “you can not build a car in the U.S.” does hold true when many other car makers (other than the Detroit 3) are doing just that.
The Canoe Race… [Read more...]
Fine, I suppose this is where you look for some witty insights to my mind. A "bio" of sorts. Here is the deal... I ride motorcycles, smoke cigars, golf, kayak, fly, race my car through the mountains, write (a lot), and travel extensively. I am almost old enough not to care what other people think about me...almost. ~Godfadr
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