1. Happy Columbus Day (celebrated). That's why there won't be any mail in the box this afternoon.
2. There is something really neat about watching the sunrise and also enjoying the sunset that same day. It is circle. Of course it would better sitting on the beach for both--but one out of two isn't bad.
3. Baseball is fickle--the two teams with the best regular season records in baseball--the Phillies and the Yankees, are not in the final four vying for a World Series berth.
4. Lying on a beach in Maryland on October 9th and getting a sunburn. It was a fabulous weekend and reminded me that there are some really great beaches within three hours of the house.
5. I have to apologize to October for my previous remarks--this past weekend was fabulous.
6. With beach you get sand.
7. I read that even though the recession is officially over, workers incomes continue to drop. So how can the recession be over if the job market hasn't recovered?
8. As an addendum to the above--if banks and companies continue to raise charges for services and our income is dropping, who do they expect to pay for the services? Maybe banks and companies need to reevaluate their profit expectations.
9. "Enjoy your life today because yesterday had gone and tomorrow may never come." -
-- Alan Coren
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Sunrise over Assateague
In a moment of rare cogent thought, we decided to go out and watch the sun rise this morning. I say rare cogent because we actually had the thought in enough time to proceed to our destination in an orderly fashion without rushing. AND with a cup of coffee on our fingers for good measure.
We walked out onto the 1000 foot pier arriving about 10 mints before the big event. We were able to watch the world wake from its slumber and the darkness of the night I've way to light.
I always say that nothing good happens during the middle of then night and so greeting the rising sun is a way to break the hold of night upon the world and bring into the light that which we have tried to hide in the darkness.
It was fun to watch the birds waking as the sun began to rise. I recalled this past summer when we enjoyed so many beautiful sunsets while in St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines. I think I more prefer the sunrise and the promise of the new day to the sunset and the impending day's end.
So here is a shout out to Chris for getting us moving before the sunrise to be in position to document the dawn of the day and reflect on life and the times we share.
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Location:Assateague Way,Berlin,United States
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Slipping Out of Town
We slipped out of town last evening for a weekend get-away to the Atlantic shore of Maryland. Aside from being trapped in traffic around Annapolis for over an hour, the trip was easy and we drove most of the way with the top down on Cat, until it got colder than we could stand. It was a bit funny though since my feet were cooking as the heat blew out of the vent and my arms were getting colder in the breeze.
The horrific traffic right at the beginning almost ruined the trip--but we were able to remain civil knowing that it would end at the Severn River Bridge--and so it did. I wonder where it all goes after the bridge.
So we have made our way to a weekend hide-away to enjoy life and reconnect after the frantic pace of the past few weeks.
'Twas a spur of the moment decision--and there is so much happening this weekend right near us.
I wanted to bring Makayla, but is it probably better that she is enjoying a play weekend with cousin Chewie.
OK--so it's 44 degrees outside right now---not really beach weather. But it is supposed to warm up to 75--soon I hope.
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The horrific traffic right at the beginning almost ruined the trip--but we were able to remain civil knowing that it would end at the Severn River Bridge--and so it did. I wonder where it all goes after the bridge.
So we have made our way to a weekend hide-away to enjoy life and reconnect after the frantic pace of the past few weeks.
'Twas a spur of the moment decision--and there is so much happening this weekend right near us.
I wanted to bring Makayla, but is it probably better that she is enjoying a play weekend with cousin Chewie.
OK--so it's 44 degrees outside right now---not really beach weather. But it is supposed to warm up to 75--soon I hope.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Cats, why?
The other day I was relaxing in my chair and suddenly had this 10 pound furry animal sharing my space. Yes, it was Riordan--the cat who came home.
Riordan seems to enjoy making himself very at home in our laps. I wish I could be that comfortable in my bed, let alone in someone's lap.
Well, after all, he is the cat that came back and so I guess he gets to choose when and where he can recline. Even in my arms, usually while I am researching something on my iPad.
Cats. Why does it have to be cats?
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
Look, up in the sky--it's BLUE!
An amazing thing happened yesterday. The sky was the clearest blue that I have observed in almost a month.
No clouds and bright sunshine highlighted the approaching autumn colors in the trees.
No clouds--that was the cool thing. It has been so gray and depressing.
It was so refreshing to see the blue.
I wanted to play hooky from work.
And lay in the sun and imagine that I was on a warm beach somewhere.
But I didn't and stayed at work even though the sky was so clear and blue and inviting.
I hope we have a few more days like that, soon.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
In Need of a Messiah?
I read an interesting article the other day in Newsweek Magazine titled, "Wanted: A New Messiah" that postulated that Americans are searching for a messiah and the next presidential election (2012) is when many expect to find one.
It is sad that we are looking to politicians to be our messiah--when we already have one.
I believe that it shows how desperate we are as a people and a nation. We are expecting our leaders to deliver us from the evil that surrounds us. And we don't even realize that the evil that we are mired in is of our own doing.
Have your heard about the banks raising fees and charging consumers more tot use debit cards? Greed, pure and simple. They can couch it in terms of profit margins and return on investment, but at the bottom is greed, no doubt about it.and it is a reflection of our own greed being reflected in the policies of the banks.
And we continue to fight a losing war against drugs. People are looking to escape from their condition and the drugs and thugs are profiting--committing murder in the open in Mexico. Yet, if we were to stop needing to use drugs to escape, then there would not be a market for the dealers to exploit.
Yes--we need a messiah. Someone to lead us to the promised land. But is is not Governor Christie of New Jersey.
People need hope!
The need to look elsewhere that politicians--like at the real Messiah who came to give us life, and freedom from the penalty for sin.
We who know this need to help those who are searching just a bit more. And don't thump them with a bible, give them hope and teach them grace. The Messiah is searching for them. That is where we can help.
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It is sad that we are looking to politicians to be our messiah--when we already have one.
I believe that it shows how desperate we are as a people and a nation. We are expecting our leaders to deliver us from the evil that surrounds us. And we don't even realize that the evil that we are mired in is of our own doing.
Have your heard about the banks raising fees and charging consumers more tot use debit cards? Greed, pure and simple. They can couch it in terms of profit margins and return on investment, but at the bottom is greed, no doubt about it.and it is a reflection of our own greed being reflected in the policies of the banks.
And we continue to fight a losing war against drugs. People are looking to escape from their condition and the drugs and thugs are profiting--committing murder in the open in Mexico. Yet, if we were to stop needing to use drugs to escape, then there would not be a market for the dealers to exploit.
Yes--we need a messiah. Someone to lead us to the promised land. But is is not Governor Christie of New Jersey.
People need hope!
The need to look elsewhere that politicians--like at the real Messiah who came to give us life, and freedom from the penalty for sin.
We who know this need to help those who are searching just a bit more. And don't thump them with a bible, give them hope and teach them grace. The Messiah is searching for them. That is where we can help.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October Arrives
Cold rain slapped hard on my face
punctuating the 40 degree bone chilling cold
that greeted me at the door as I
stepped outside to start the day.
October arrived cold and raw
driven rain greeting me on my stoop
dark mornings as the sun lags
by rising later for each new day.
The goblins are waiting for their night
by then darkness will fall
before I get home from work
and the moon will master the evening light
Cold and wet, even my dog resists
it just isn't fun to be in the still green grass
watching the trees don their autumn garb
and then lose it to the ground.
The pool is closed and quiet now
slumbering in advance of the coming snows
waiting for the sunlight to reign again
and shake off the approaching darkness
October, arrived with no applause
and grasped the remnants of summer fun
shaking off the light and plunging
day into ever increasing darkness.
Cold hard rains that too soon turn to snow
and become drifts obscuring the yard
with ice and cold and darkness.
October please, do not long tarry.
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punctuating the 40 degree bone chilling cold
that greeted me at the door as I
stepped outside to start the day.
October arrived cold and raw
driven rain greeting me on my stoop
dark mornings as the sun lags
by rising later for each new day.
The goblins are waiting for their night
by then darkness will fall
before I get home from work
and the moon will master the evening light
Cold and wet, even my dog resists
it just isn't fun to be in the still green grass
watching the trees don their autumn garb
and then lose it to the ground.
The pool is closed and quiet now
slumbering in advance of the coming snows
waiting for the sunlight to reign again
and shake off the approaching darkness
October, arrived with no applause
and grasped the remnants of summer fun
shaking off the light and plunging
day into ever increasing darkness.
Cold hard rains that too soon turn to snow
and become drifts obscuring the yard
with ice and cold and darkness.
October please, do not long tarry.
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Location:Rainbow Dr,Elkridge,United States
Monday, October 3, 2011
Monday Musings - October 3, 2011
1. Baseball is on to the playoffs. It always amazes me that after playing 162 games, teams can end the season with such similar records.
2. It was cold here to start October. It seemed as if the weather was watching the calendar, too.
3. I ran across an interesting quote: "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." ~ Napoleon Bonaparte
4. Important safety tip for Maryland driving--apparently as of 1 October, we can no longer even look at our cell phones while we are operating a vehicle--but we can continue to stuff ourselves with a Big Mac and fries. Maryland obviously wants us all to be heavier so the state can spend more on health care.
5. The inspection of the Washington Monument in the aftermath of the earthquake is continuing. I read there are some large cracks in the top. I saw an image of men suspended from safety gear round the secured to the top of the monument. I wonder who went out first without ropes to put the safety ropes around the top?
6. This week the next best sport regular season begins--NHL Hockey. Lets go Pens!
7. Wouldn't it be cool if Congress was run like a major sports team. After a dismal season they could be dismissed and replaced. Oh yeah--they can! It is called an election.
8. Happy new fiscal year (which started Saturday). Maybe we can get a budget soon.
9. The house is quiet now--the games are completed. But yesterday, with the addition of Patrick's big TV the place looked like a sports bar with three different games playing and the Red Zone channel monitoring the progress.
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2. It was cold here to start October. It seemed as if the weather was watching the calendar, too.
3. I ran across an interesting quote: "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." ~ Napoleon Bonaparte
4. Important safety tip for Maryland driving--apparently as of 1 October, we can no longer even look at our cell phones while we are operating a vehicle--but we can continue to stuff ourselves with a Big Mac and fries. Maryland obviously wants us all to be heavier so the state can spend more on health care.
5. The inspection of the Washington Monument in the aftermath of the earthquake is continuing. I read there are some large cracks in the top. I saw an image of men suspended from safety gear round the secured to the top of the monument. I wonder who went out first without ropes to put the safety ropes around the top?
6. This week the next best sport regular season begins--NHL Hockey. Lets go Pens!
7. Wouldn't it be cool if Congress was run like a major sports team. After a dismal season they could be dismissed and replaced. Oh yeah--they can! It is called an election.
8. Happy new fiscal year (which started Saturday). Maybe we can get a budget soon.
9. The house is quiet now--the games are completed. But yesterday, with the addition of Patrick's big TV the place looked like a sports bar with three different games playing and the Red Zone channel monitoring the progress.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Ugly Bug of the Day
As I was out on the back porch yesterday, I spied what is perhaps the ugliest bug that I have ever run across.
Hopefully it dines on stink bugs!
Anyone know whatitiz?
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Hopefully it dines on stink bugs!
Anyone know whatitiz?
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Location:6155 Rainbow Drive, Elkridge, MD
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