Held Up by Christmas Carl

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Held Up By Christmas Carl

Even though I am busier than a one-eyed cat watching two mouse holes I have to tell you about Daveman's friend Carl.  Dave always sends these people to me to deal with, like when he sent Leonerd to me.  Dave does me these favors from time to time, but this time he sent me a real live ghost.  Well, I guess that can't be right...A real dead ghost?  Anyway, it was Christmas Carl.

"I am Christmas Carl and I am a ghost.  Woooooo..."

Short Update

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Just to let you all know, I haven't forgotten you guys or fallen off the edge of the Earth.  No, we just added a client that is an hour earlier.  I have to rework some schedule stuff.  I will be around visiting and I will still be writing but at the moment there is a mad rush, so I have to sift a little until the dust settles.

Lackadaisical Larry Loves You

Posted by: Herb

We Americans have always been a fiercely independent lot.  Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day, or as I refer to it, is Givethanksing day.  People looked at their gorgeous spreads, remarking that the pilgrim salt shaker is chipped, saying a heartfelt prayer of thanks then planning their “Black Friday” activities; never really considering what the reprehensibly nicknamed “Turkey Day” is even about.

The people who came over in their little boat were fleeing tyranny and oppression and religious persecution, being burned at the stake for their beliefs.

George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

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Now, for your perusal on this Givethanksing Day, perhaps even to be read at table before prayers (It's only 3 paragraphs long), Our first president's Thanksgiving Proclamation.  Have a safe and happy holiday, everyone.

French Soldiers In Afghanistan

Posted by: Herb

Local talk radio station,  KVOR, has a local host who does a very interesting show from 9am - 10am Moutain Time and Saturday mornings from 6 - 8.  His name is Richard Randall and he has now also taken up blogging.  I follow his blog at http://richardrandallshow.blogspot.com (Note to friends who use blogspot, the "follow me widget is really cool).

The article linked here shows a point of view we rarely see.  Thanks also to the guy who translated it from the original French.

What French Soldiers Think of Their American Counterparts

How To Send Mail & Packages To Military Personnel

Posted by: Herb

At this time of year a lot of people want to do something for our men and women in service.  there is currently an e-mail floating around that says you can address a card or letter to "Any Soldier" at Walter Reed Hospital.  This is not correct.  After 9/11/01, a date that will live in infamy, the USPS will NOT deliver mail addressed this way.  Here's the right info from an e-mail I sent out this morning:

Your Assignment While You Wait

Posted by: Herb

Well, the post I have been working on has grown into two posts so far.  I always try to limit my posts to 1500 words or less, thinking that that number is long enough to make my points but not so long that you will want to click away.  I was at 1800 words and two separate subjects emerging and no end in sight so, while you are waiting I have a couple of things.

I Can't Do It and Grassfire

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Skunk was right, I couldn't write a piece about how wonderful Communism, aka Socialism is, because it AIN'T.  While I am working on a new article, visit these guys and tell me what you think:

 

 I found myself agreeing with all of their main points.  I suppose that when B.O. gets in office and starts his "Civilian Security Force" I will probably be one of the first to face the firing squad.  I am sure this site will be shut down, especially if I start an internet radio show.  Oh well.  If it happens, I forgive Carter the fin he owes me.

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