You know it’s funny. When we take a job as a ‘worker bee’ for a large company there are certain expectations, that we as workers are afforded;
1. That we will be allowed do to our job without interference from supervisors who feel they should share their personal lives with us.
2. That our decisions, be it good or bad, will be reviewed by the company.
3. That we have the right to go to the proverbial bat for our policy holders.
4. That we won’t be singled out by a supervisor because we chos... Read Full Story
Earlier this week, I got a wild hair to cook up a big thing of collard greens. Now in order to do this right you need some tasty smoked ham hocks. So while shopping about in my local markets, asking the meat counter guys for them, do you think a ham hock is to be found anywhere. Let me answer that for you, with a resounding NO! The ham hocks are hiding, but the big questions is WHERE!
I can’t quite figure it out. I can find just about anything in these stores from pigs snouts to sow ears an... Read Full Story
It’s funny how small the internet has made this big world of ours. Thirty years ago we were just hearing bout the Atari game system for our televisions. Man did we think we were cool with our space invaders and asteroids, the kids today look at the classic game and scoff at the simplistic nature of the games. Our first ‘personal’ computer was a commodore 64, coupled with a black and white t.v. and a huge phone modem we could log onto bulletin boards. Yes, little ones even back then we had so... Read Full Story
Good lord what was I thinking. I made the mistake of complaining to my family in Seattle that I was missing the warm weather and I’ll be if God didn’t take notice.
We here in So. Cali are going through the first of I’m sure many heat waves, with temperatures rising to a hot 95+ yesterday today is looking even worse, some areas are expecting triple digits, all I can say is Oi, be careful what you wish for because you might just get it.
Having three kids (cats), I am leaving on an air condi... Read Full Story
So… it’s tax day, for all of us procrastinators out there, today is the day that we buck up and say well **** time to knuckle down and pay Uncle Sam.
This is the first time in years I have not asked for an extension, but I even filed a day early, you’ve got to love e-filing. I decided this was a year for change so I went out bought turbo tax, sat down with all my various information and muddled through my taxes.
Imagine my surprise… the pot of gold at the end of the tax season rainbow, kn... Read Full Story
It’s that time of year again, lent is nearly over and the Cadbury bunny is around the preverbal corner. It’s the time of year that we over indulge in racks of lamb, ham potato salad, boiled colored eggs and more candy than even Willy Wonka can produce with his staff of oompa loompas.
What is Easter to me you ask? To me Easter is when we celebrate the rising of Christ from the grave, to remind us that not all is lost in this world of ours. Bringing us new hope and renewed faith in that which... Read Full Story
Someone asked about why people should be civil to each other if there were no afterlife, and asked to keep it non-religious…so I had to figure out an answer…
I’ll keep it non-religious and still explain why there are reasons to behave even in the face of no afterlife. The reason is called sociological norming.
People that have no religious basis can be thrown together and forced to deal with each other. At first, noone will see any repercussion for their actions and realize ... Read Full Story
Senator Obama has consistently shown on the campaign trail that he wants to discuss the issues that we as voters are concerned about.
Amidst the constant barrage from Senator Obama’s opponent regarding his lack of experience, raising campaign funds, his plans for tax breaks and balancing the budget, he’s remained steadfast in his conviction that we as voters want to hear about the issues that are near and dear to our hearts and pocketbooks.
I find it comforting that the man, who in my ... Read Full Story
I’m not sure how many people outside of California have heard of Prop 8, which will ban the ability of same sex couples to marry.
According to Ballot Pedia.org the verbiage goes as such:
Proposition 8 is a proposed amendment to the California constitution which if passed into law would be known as the California Marriage Protection Act. This California ballot proposition will appear on the November 4, 2008 ballot along with eleven other statewide propositions. Proposition 8 is one of ... Read Full Story
