Proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution:
Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/or Representatives; and, Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States
1.28.2010
28 C's
We do it every single year, usually with high hopes, then what happens to those New Years resolutions?
Change can be difficult or an exciting challenge. Usually, we hear about how hard it is, that people are resistant to change.
But consider babies. They go through changes rapidly and repeatedly. Have you ever seen a toddler learn to walk? They stand up, fall down. Stand up, fall down. Stand up, take a step, fall down. They keep falling down a whole bunch of times. And they keep standing up again a whole bunch of times and eventually learn to walk. You could call it practice.
Consider the older generation. How often do you hear that so and so is 'set in their ways'? Babies change quickly, older folks change slowly, if at all. What happens in between our toddler and golden years? And how are your New Years resolutions coming along?
God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me (offered from a treatment group member).
P.S. 28 C's were going to be retired at the end of 2009 but due to popular demand this is a change that I am not going to make. Thank you for your support.
Change can be difficult or an exciting challenge. Usually, we hear about how hard it is, that people are resistant to change.
But consider babies. They go through changes rapidly and repeatedly. Have you ever seen a toddler learn to walk? They stand up, fall down. Stand up, fall down. Stand up, take a step, fall down. They keep falling down a whole bunch of times. And they keep standing up again a whole bunch of times and eventually learn to walk. You could call it practice.
Consider the older generation. How often do you hear that so and so is 'set in their ways'? Babies change quickly, older folks change slowly, if at all. What happens in between our toddler and golden years? And how are your New Years resolutions coming along?
God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me (offered from a treatment group member).
P.S. 28 C's were going to be retired at the end of 2009 but due to popular demand this is a change that I am not going to make. Thank you for your support.
1.19.2010
Something to warm you
Notes from an inexperienced chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas from Boston. "Recently I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment, and I happened to be standing there at the judges table asking directions to the beer wagon when the call came. I was assured by the two judges (native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy, and besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted. Here are the scorecards from the event:
Chili #1: Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili
JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavor.Very mild.
FRANK: Holy ****, what the hell is that stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.
Chili #2: Arthur's Afterburner Chili.
JUDGE ONE: Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalepeno tang.
JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
FRANK: Keep this out of reach of children! I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
Chili #3: Fred's famous Burn Down The Barn Chili.
JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.
JUDGE TWO: A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of red peppers.
FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose fells like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now, get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting ****faced from all the beer.
Chili #4: Bubba's Black Magic.
JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice.
JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.
FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it, is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally the barmaid was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300lb. ***** is starting to look HOT, just like this nuclear-waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac?
Chili #5: Linda's Legal Lip Remover.
JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding a considerable kick. Very impressive.
JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef; could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne pepper makes a strong statement.
FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted, and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I am burning my lips off? It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks.
Chili # 6: Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety.
JUDGE ONE: Thin, yet bold vegetarian variety. Good balance of spice and peppers.
JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions and garlic. Superb.
FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric inferno flames. I pooped myself when I farted, and am worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that barmaid Sally; she must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snowcone!
Chili #7: Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili.
JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should note that I am worried about Judge Number 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin and I wouldn't feel a damn thing. I've lost the sight in one eye, and the world sounds as if it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like poop to match my damn shirt. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful!!!
Chili #1: Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili
JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavor.Very mild.
FRANK: Holy ****, what the hell is that stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.
Chili #2: Arthur's Afterburner Chili.
JUDGE ONE: Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalepeno tang.
JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
FRANK: Keep this out of reach of children! I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
Chili #3: Fred's famous Burn Down The Barn Chili.
JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.
JUDGE TWO: A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of red peppers.
FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose fells like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now, get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting ****faced from all the beer.
Chili #4: Bubba's Black Magic.
JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice.
JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.
FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it, is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally the barmaid was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300lb. ***** is starting to look HOT, just like this nuclear-waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac?
Chili #5: Linda's Legal Lip Remover.
JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding a considerable kick. Very impressive.
JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef; could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne pepper makes a strong statement.
FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted, and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I am burning my lips off? It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks.
Chili # 6: Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety.
JUDGE ONE: Thin, yet bold vegetarian variety. Good balance of spice and peppers.
JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions and garlic. Superb.
FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric inferno flames. I pooped myself when I farted, and am worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that barmaid Sally; she must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snowcone!
Chili #7: Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili.
JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should note that I am worried about Judge Number 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin and I wouldn't feel a damn thing. I've lost the sight in one eye, and the world sounds as if it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like poop to match my damn shirt. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful!!!
1.08.2010
Get Involved in YOUR Community
Happy New Year Everyone
Have you made your resolutions yet? Are you looking for something to do? A group is forming of Bay County residents that expect responsible money management of tax dollars and accountability from local government servants. More than 41% of our household income goes toward some kind of tax and I am quite disappointed in where much of it goes.
Do you know how much of your household income is spent in taxes? Wouldn't you like to have more control of where your hard earned dollars go?
We all have some kind of talent. Do you know what yours is? For example, mine is NOT a total command of the grammatical rules of English. But I can facilitate a group and I'm a pretty good listener. Even if you believe you have no talents we still invite you to visit, and consider joining, Bay County/Bay City Taxpayers for Responsible and Accountable Government.
Have you made your resolutions yet? Are you looking for something to do? A group is forming of Bay County residents that expect responsible money management of tax dollars and accountability from local government servants. More than 41% of our household income goes toward some kind of tax and I am quite disappointed in where much of it goes.
Do you know how much of your household income is spent in taxes? Wouldn't you like to have more control of where your hard earned dollars go?
We all have some kind of talent. Do you know what yours is? For example, mine is NOT a total command of the grammatical rules of English. But I can facilitate a group and I'm a pretty good listener. Even if you believe you have no talents we still invite you to visit, and consider joining, Bay County/Bay City Taxpayers for Responsible and Accountable Government.
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