Real Nightmare from Vietnam War

In light of the Kavanagh hearings, I would like to put some perspective on this ridiculous and embarrassing political dog and pony show. Checkout a real traumatic event.

http://www.mnhs.org/historycenter

Christine Blasey Ford's Life Could Have Been Different

Christine Blasey Ford's Life Could Have Been Different
UnAssociated Press
September 28, 2018

Christine Blasey Ford is a 51-year-old California professor and research psychologist in Northern California at Palo Alto University and the Stanford University PsyD Consortium; a clinical psychology program where she teaches statistics, research methods and psychometrics. She has accused Supreme court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh of groping her and trying to take her clothes off when they were both attending high school in Maryland in the early 1980's. She has admitted to being intoxicated, as was Kavanaugh—and has testified that the experience has traumatized her throughout her life. You see, Christine Blasey Ford did not want to become a professor and research psychologist. She had originally wanted to become a homeless drug addict.

It is a well known fact, that no high school student has ever been traumatized; especially during an unsupervised, underage drinking party. It is also well known, especially to anyone who has studied psychology, that people under the age of 18 always act responsibly. In fact, no matter that this alleged trauma happened over three decades ago when both were underage, no statute of limitations should be considered during a highly politically charged hearing for political office.

The fact remains, that this horrible, traumatic event shaped Christine Blasey Ford, and prevented her from reaching her career and life goals. Now, there is one less person who has excelled in the competitive field of the homeless drug addict. When will this shameful madness stop?

Trump's Ego

Trump's Ego
UnAssociated Press
September 27, 2018

Shortly after Donald Trump's press conference yesterday, his ego began to grow substantially! Thinking that he had outsmarted everyone in the world (again), Trump's ego began to expand at an exponential rate! Just when the nation's capitol was about to be crushed by the giant ego, someone yelled,
   "Hey! Isn't that the guy with the tiny hands???"
Suddenly, the enormous ego began to shrink. It shrank and shrank until it no longer posed a threat to the population of the USA. At least for the moment.

More Kavanaugh Accusers

More Kavanaugh Accusers
UnAssociated Press
September 25, 208

More Kavanaugh Accusers have come forward in the last 25 hours. Details are sketchy at this time, but it appears that two more women, a man, three Doberman pinchers and a squirrel were all involved in a drunken orgy with the beleaguered Supreme Court nominee; while they were at band camp 36 years ago. Not since the Clarence Thomas hearings has there been such a ruckus over a nominee and his alleged sexual exploits.

Steak and Shrimp Grilled

Compost Pit Squash

Raptor Release at Carpenter Nature Center

https://carpenternaturecenter.org/plan-your-visit/annual-events/raptor-release/

The Death of "Butt Spindell"

Two days ago, my wife decided to buy our new goldfish and took my son to the pet store. They bought four and there was also a tiny, Rosy Red Minnow that somehow got into the bag with the other fish. The poor little fish swam quickly around the tank; but unfortunately lasted only until the next evening before dying suddenly. My young son was sad. He had named the fish, "Butt-Spindell."

My son likes trains. He especially likes the Thomas and Friends trains. Frequently, he likes to quiz me on the characteristics of the Thomas and Friends engines. I unfortunately, am not very good at this, so I created the "Flippin-Rock and the Masters of the Universe" train collection. These trains were my invention and came from my mind, so I now had a chance of scoring in the train games!

My wife told our son that I was just making this all up. That, however, did not dissuade him from joining in and making even more characters! Besides Flippin-Rock, who is the main character, I came up with Pok, who my son says is actually, "Pac." And the fastest of all of the Flippin-Rock and the Masters of the Universe engines is "Butt-Spindell." Thus, my child named this speedy fish after the fastest train in the series.
After coming home from band last evening, I found these sad messages, that the new fish had passed on. Of course it was sad, but it was also a bit humorous if you knew the background story...

How it was Done 1000 Years Ago No Longer Applies

Deep down, she had to know that this was not the highlands of Laos. It must be evident on some level that the "emergency" of housing aging, sickly parents for one night while plumbing repairs were waiting, would be to simply buy them a room at a local motel. But the 1000-year-old doctrine was clear. They must be housed inside the home of a close relative. Even if that meant an uncomfortable bed or needing to climb up and down stairs and no chance of escaping the fire-escape if it was ever needed. She had her 1000-year-old reasons why it had to be done in the most difficult, laborious and time-consuming manner possible. Convenience was a thing for Americans. It was not how it was done in her culture—even if it was the better choice. In fact, even though he was not a Hmong, his idea to house them comfortably in a motel room was a grievous insult! One that would be handled in the "old way." With lengthy, passive aggressive tactics. Closing communication and sulking would prove him wrong! There was no other way. Even if everyone would be miserable! It must be done "our way!" Even if we are nearly 8000 miles from the old country and have been in the USA for four-and-a-half decades, the solution must be the ways that were established over 1000 years ago in the jungles of a slash-and-burn society. It must never change. Everyone should do it our way! There is no choice!

Whole Grilled Chicken

People Who Talk About Work

There are people who do work, and there are people who talk about doing work.

Bad Fortune Cookie

9/11

Pork Ribs

Treason or Patriot?

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/04/most-dramatic-quotes-from-bob-woodwards-new-book-about-trump.html

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. -Edward Abbey

Police Diversity vs Police Qualifications?

http://www.startribune.com/judge-rejects-motion-to-seal-medical-records-in-trial-for-officer-who-killed-justine-ruszczyk-damond/492518991/

http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-police-face-questions-about-noor-s-fast-track-training/436057173/

Wrong Venue, Right Message?

Is it "offensive" to have an opinion or to ask people to be responsible for themselves? Maybe this was not a good topic to headline a funeral, but it might be good to examine the argument for social value.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/08/31/aretha-franklin-eulogist-reverend-jasper-williams/1165386002/

Super Dip Shit?