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I “screwed up”

I almost killed the new puppy today.

I was replacing the doggie door and I was almost finished when I couldn’t find one last screw. The dog started acting a little sluggish and tired which is completely unlike her. I wondered what were the odds that she swallowed the screw. They seemed [...]

The beginning of the end

Today I fear our nation has taken a turn for the worse from which we may never recover.  A colossal Health Care Reform bill was passed that will dramatically change the role of government in citizens’ lives.  Either one of two things will happen next:
1. Progressives have just overplayed their hand and the backlash will [...]

Let me get this straight

The Dubai Police Chief says that, “Mossad should be ashamed of its actions.” for assassinating Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in a Dubai Hotel in January 2010. “They sent 26, 27 persons to assassinate one man who was involved in the capturing and killing of two Israeli solders.” Hamas has previously bragged that al-Mabhouh was [...]

Harry Reid warns wife about impending beating

Harry Reid said that, “Men, when they’re out of work, tend to become abusive”. Since he is trailing badly in the polls for the upcoming 2010 election to all of his Republican challengers, and will most likely lose his own job, if I were his wife, I would run for the hills.

Open Letter To Scott Brown

Senator Brown:
A very disappointing start to your political career. Siding with Susan Collins, Olympia Snowe, and the Democrats on your very first vote did not live up to your promise of fiscal responsibilty. I’d like a refund of my campaign contribution. You may think you serve in “The People’s Seat”, but you [...]

The Nazi School System Part III

My son and I were in a bad car accident last week. Today was his first day back at school. My son had a doctor’s excuse for being out of school and a note saying he should take “Motrin” for pain. The administrator’s first objection was that the bottle of ibuprofen I [...]

Our big accident

Thursday night, Feb. 4, at about 9 PM in the rain, we were driving home from wrestling practice on Cahaba Valley Rd. (Hwy 119) near the Shelby Library.   An 86 year old man and his wife were driving from the opposite direction when apparently he decided he liked my lane better than his.  He quickly [...]

Not one dime=Read my lips

When the Bush Tax Cuts expire everybody will pay more taxes:
The 35% tax rate will become 39.6%
The 33% tax rate will become 36%
The 28% tax rate will become 31%
The 25% tax rate will become 28%
The 10% tax rate is eliminated
Tax on dividends will increase from 15% to 39.6%
The cap-gains tax goes from 15% to [...]

Happy Anniversary to my gorgeous wife

Today is our 7th wedding anniversary.   I can honestly say that we are more in love every day.  I truly understand how lucky I am to have her in my life.   I have never been happier. 
Happy Anniversary Babycakes!