Homeless Season

The Homeless season has started.  The weather is starting to get that Autumn chill and the homeless are starting to check out safe and warm places.  We had a young female crash in our waiting room in the Hospital.  It is a 24 hour open room with free coffee because it is for maternity and welcoming new babies into the world as anxious family members await their birth.  Not a good place because baby security is a priority.  She did manage to stay the night and left early taking her few belongings with her.  I always feel sad because more and more people seem to be homeless.  I read that in early American Colonies the homeless were gathered up in the community and actually auctioned off to the lowest bidder.  They then would have a place to stay and were employed as servants or farm hands to pay for their keep.  The community would help pay for their stay with a small stipend going to the host giving them a place to stay.  Most homeless were considered town idiots and having a low mentality.  Today we have a different system.  Homeless shelters and fast food jobs.  Unfortunately the fast food jobs have been going to former middle class people.

Real Life Live!

There is family that comes to our church that rarely fails to entertain.  The mother looks a lot like "The Nanny" character.  Her husband looks like a TV husband.  They have 3 girls 4 years and up to about 12.
The smallest one is the star of this reality show.  This day the youngest took her one dollar for the collection basket, folded it up, jumped on the church bench, got behind her mother and put the money down her mothers back.  The child then tried to retrieve the dollar.  Unfortunately it fell down her mothers back and the little girl could not get it.  Having a great idea she got off the bench and behind her mother.  With one sweeping motion the small one lifted up her mothers dress to restore the charitable church contribution back to her possession.  The mother shrieked a little, bent over and backwards and pulled her dress back down to a less revealing position.  All done smiles and hugs were given by mother and child as church witnesses smiled and urged out a few chuckles.  Who says church is boring?

My Very Very Bad!

My humblest apologies to T-Mobile.  I did get my rebate and feel terrible I was angry about your services.  The problem was totally on me and I have no excuse.  I did try to call and apologize but could not get the people I talked to due to more error on my part.  So once again T-Mobile accept my apology and I am truly satisfied with your products and services.

Bows

I seem to have observed that the smaller the little girl the bigger the bows in  their hair.  One bow was so big the babies head kind of tilted because of it.  I also noticed that as the girls get bigger the bows get smaller and sometimes disappear altogether.  Maybe we should have an annual bow day! 

Evil vs Good

Do you decide your brain?  Or  Does your brain decide you? 

Where do I Start and Why Can't I finish?

I went to my favorite store Website to check on a small hand held vacuum to keep my keyboard and area around my computer clean.  I found one and it had the warning, "Not in stock at your local store; can only be purchased online."  So I purchased it online.  It only took a few days and I was surprised on how fast I did get it.  I ripped, cut, pulled, and finally cursed open the vacuum in the vacuum sealed packaging.  After tending to my cuts and wounds to my fingers and hands while trying to open said package.  I tried the new Millennium futuristic advanced cleaning item and was surprised how great it sucked up the dust and other dirt particles.  The more I used it the more dust and dirt I was finding.   I noticed little stings on my hand while using the device.  I discovered that the dirt was being sucked in; travelling thru the vacuum and finally escaping thru the vents on the side of the vacuum.  I explored the vacuum, packaging and directions and discovered all the parts were in place and nothing was missing.  Returning it was not an easy task and I will spare you the details.  It was made in China and made me realize the word "filters" may not be in their vocabulary.

New Political Party Name!

Which Political Party should change their name to the Megalomaniac Party? (Listed in alphabetical order to prevent bias voting). Cocktail Party _____ Democratic Party _____ Republican Party _____ Tea Party _____ Other Party - Please fill in name. _____________________________________

Rushing into the Future

I have always wondered why technology has taken off and advanced so far so fast in the last one hundred years. Then all of a sudden technology began taking off really fast in the last 50 years. Well fool me again look how fast technology sped up in the last 25 years. Now it is a daily quick sprint turning into a run . So why does mankind all of a sudden have to advance so quickly into the future? Why now? Is man preparing for a major storm or something. Could some great subconscious mankind reawakening event occur? Maybe it is all those high energy drinks like Rock Star? So what the heck is the rush?

Grandfatherly Advice

When I was ready to get my life on after High School my JaJa, Grandfather, told me these 3 things to help me in my future:

Remember you are a citizen of the United States of America and a person also belonging to the world.

If there was no God we would not be fishing.

Contrary to popular belief Perogies are good for you and your mom makes the best.

Stories Galore

Wattpad is an app I found if you like to read or write stories, poetry, etc.  I especially enjoy the young budding writers and their efforts.  Have a hug and enjoy your day.  Thanks for stopping by.

Calling friends.

I think my friend just started a shower so it is time I call them.  No I don't plan this.  It seems to just happen.  That is ok,  people know my bath times better than me.  How about you.  Did you ever drop your cell phone while trying to shower?

Strange date.

I just realized I will be sixty years old on 10/11/12.  Anyone else have a strange date  in their life?

Attention Please!!!

When I heard the words, "Help!  My organ is on fire!!!!"  My attention was sprung.  As well as all the men sitting in church.  The organ fire was quickly put out.  To ease the anxiety the Choir Director announced, "We are here to celebrate Mass and the burning of the organ in ordinary times."   Who says Roman Catholic Mass is boring?

Where am I ??!!

After volunteering for Ronald McDonald House at the Hospital I was a little hungry.  Forgetting I was wearing my Ronald McDonald shirt I walked into Burger King.  I immediatly ordered a drink.  The waitress looked at me and a little leary and explained that Dunkin Donuts only made what I ordered.  The Dunkin place was next door so I tried to be funny and asked if they could send someone over to the Donut place and get me one.  A few minutes later I was sitting at a table with the manager and he kept asking me if I was ok.  He was also reassuring me help was on the way.  The Ambulance people were very nice and before going with them I asked if I could get something from my car.  They agreed.  As soon as I got in my Yellow VW Bug, I locked the door and headed for home and safety.  Unfortunatley for me the Ambulance that came to "Help" me is located a few doors down from where I live.   They were amused, accepted my apology, and a small donation. I will also be volunteering at the Fire House for the next few fund raisers.  From now on if I have my Ronald McDonald shirt on and I am hungry I go to Wendy's.  Tough getting old. 

We are all Athletes!

I think every one tried sports at one time or another.  Some of us went on to greatness; most are fans and have a favorite sports team.  The rest went on to other life things.  In high school I was on the swimming team.  I gained a bit of weight  my senior year and got the nickname Orca Ed.  I won a few races.  The other swimmers were disqualified during the races and I won.  I did get my Letterman Jacket for swimming or being a streatcher bearer for football. Maybe even for losing my trunks during a summer practice. I think it was swimming.  Anyway.  Enjoy the Olympics.

HMmmmmm!

Just think of the possibilities if life exists on one planet in the entire universe!

Peace Be With You!

Amen.

Feeling dirty.

I saw some young tots playing in the dirt near my house.  I kind of envied them.  I am almost sixty.  Maybe I was too old.  What the heck I thought and gave it a try.  Then the one little tyke said, "Hey get your own dirt."  So I did.  You can play in my dirt anytime.  All are invited.  We just have to share our dirt sometimes don't we?

Oh say can you see.

I wanted a 4Th of July subject for my thoughts so I broke my eye glasses. Pretty tricky title. I got out my duck tape and did a temporary fix so I could see. I called numerous eye glass stores and they all said the same thing, "No we cannot get your prescription off your old pair. You need to come in for an eye exam which will cost you a small fee. OK. I made the appointment and off I went. One of the first things they did when I got there was put my glasses in a machine. Pushed some buttons and got the eye glass prescription from my old pair. Without skipping a beat the nurse then told me the doctor would be right with me. Well OK. It was a small fee but still I was a little miffed. After the eye exam the doctor rubbed it in by telling me my old prescription was about the same as my new one would be. All glasses were 40% off. That was just the frame. After adding my bifocals and transition lenses, sun hurts my eyes after an eye operation a few years ago. One pair of glasses were about $450 even after the discount. Which I did not get. I went to another eye glass store taking my new golden prescription with me. Shopping around got me two pair for $195 and because I had my priceless prescription. After about an hour the computer finally started working and 30 minutes after that I paid for my 2 pair of glasses. I will get them in 3 days. A road construction crew held me up in traffic for another hour. I was now late for work at the hospital I spend my employment time in. I got settled in and learned that a newborn was in trouble and may not make it. I can see real clear now. I embraced my life and did the best I could to comfort the distressed family. I realized I have no problems. Oh say can you see. I can.

Dog Sitter

This weekend I have the pleasure of watching my friends dogs while my friends go on a little vacation. I know their pets really well and was around when my friends adopted them. I cannot have a pet where I live and I am lucky to be able to spend time with my friends pets. Although I must admit because of my age I cannot run after cars and cats like I use to. I think these dogs know this because they wait until I catch up after a good chase.