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Friday, February 26, 2016 – How is Your Circadian Rhythm? Or It Sucks to Work Before 10 AM.

Friday, February 26, 2016 – How is Your Circadian Rhythm? Or It Sucks to Work Before 10 AM.

How is Your Circadian Rhythm? Or It Sucks to Work before 10 AM. Circadian rhythm is not a salsa dance. FYI – I am writing this at 11: 18 AM.

Thank to my friend for sharing Dr. Paul Kelley’s article. It is an excellent, worth the read, article and a should be shared article. We all know our circadian rhythm is boxed into a time frame, and it impacts working, learning, moods, behavior and STRESSSSSSSSSSSSSS levels!!!

I encourage you to read Dr. Kelly’s article. But since this is Here’s What I’m Thinking and not Here’s What I’m Sharing, I want you to read my article.

Here’s What I’m Thinking – The government must do their own research study and of course we will need a committee, it will require lots of tax dollar funding and will take a long time, but every government employee at the state and federal level does not begin work until after 10 AM anyway. Of course, one must be in their cube or in their government-beige office in front of their computer screen at some unholy hour in the morning.

Of course by that time, it is 10:15 and time for my government required 15 minute break. OK – It is now 10:35 AM and time to go to work. Note to taxpayer – it will take somewhere between six to eight months to name the study before work actually begins and will waste time and money. Travelling at government standard time, let’s fast forward to the conclusions.

Conclusions to government research study –

  • Dr. Kelly is correct. It sucks to start work before 10 AM!
  • If you know the humorous parable about “10:00 AM and government employees,” PLEASE DO NOT TELL IT ON MY BLOG OR TIMELINE – DALE!!! While hilariously funny and so true in the worlds of government, it not suitable for young children. If one wants to hear words such as those he or she can watch the presidential candidates.

Happy Friday. Oh my! It is 12:06. I am late for lunch.

Buddy Glasses

Dr. Paul Kelley, a researcher at Oxford University, has scientifically corroborated the claim that nearly every worker to ever live has made: that it sucks to work before 10 AM. In an interview, Kelley said:

“Before the age of 55, the circadian rhythms of adults are completely out of sync with normal nine-to-five working hours, posing a “serious threat” to performance, mood and mental health.”

http://www.higherperspectives.com/new-research-says-working-before-10-am-is-equivalent-to-torture-1429985298.html

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 – Hello Grace

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 – Hello Grace?

Grace. It was amazing. I was blind, but now I see. I am thankful.

Vision is still cloudy, but there is vision. Yesterday was cloudy only and that was my eye and the weather.

Here are some pics I thought you might enjoy. If you zoom in to the lens, you can see the reflection of me taking the picture. Pretty cool.

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I hope that marking is Latin or vocational school language for THIS ONE! I also hope it comes off my forehead.

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Is it Miss Rev? Or Georgie?

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“I AM THE CAT!” I am not interested in having my picture made.” Slinky Cat (2.23.16)

No. The drugs obviously did not destroy the thinking part. Yes, I know they were all eye drops, but they are going into to your eye which is close to your brain.

Oh, Grace, the drugs packaging said side effect could include vivid dreams. The first night I dreamed Donald Trump was running for President of the United States. Last night I dreamed the former Governor of Texas, Rick Perry’s criminal case was dismissed.

What? No! It’s FOR REAL!

I must let you go and see if Mary has seen it.

Hail, Mary, Have you talked to Grace?

Friday, February 19, 2016 – Pope Francis and the Governor of Texas

Friday, February 19, 2016 – Pope Francis and the Governor of Texas

I see where the Governor of Texas had a scheduling conflict and was not able to welcome the Pope to Mexico from the El Paso side. Seems the governor was to swear in the new commissioner of education – Mr. Voucher. I can certainly understand the governor’s rationale for such a decision. The last time the Pope met with an American leader, Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Boehner, and Boehner resigned the next day. Texas should be so lucky. Doesn’t this entire political mess make you want to swear too?

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 – The Nominee to the United States Supreme Court

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 – The Nominee to the United States Supreme Court

This made me laugh this morning. What if President Barack Obama nominated himself for the Supreme Court? This would certainly get him out of the way of the presidency.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-should-nominate-himself-supreme-court_us_56c35b6ee4b0b40245c80061?

Also, did you see where Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Tuesday pledged not to provide gluten-free meals to the troops as he lashed out against political correctness? I did not realize this was such a hot issue. I wonder what the others think on this critical issue. Please include this question in the next debates – How do you feel about gluten-free meals for our troops?

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/269644-cruz-no-gluten-free-mres-for-the-troops

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A pictorial representation of American politics.

If the nominee and confirmation is a Republican, will it change the acronym SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) to Supreme Court Republicans of The United States or SCROTUS?

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 – Please Submit Your Suggestions for a Supreme Court Justice

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 – Please Submit Your Suggestions for a Supreme Court Justice

To the United State Senate:

Re: Supreme Court Nominee Replacement for Justice Scalia

Given that Justice Scalia saw the “Big Marfa Lights,” here are my snarky thoughts.

Rather than bitching and thwarting any name that President Obama suggests to replace Supreme Court Justice Scalia, why doesn’t the Congress and the American people submit names for his consideration? I have a few suggestions.

How about Moses? The Texas State Board of Education seems to think Mr. Moses (did they have last names back then?) was a Founding Father.

How about Ted Cruz? He is the only Republican serving on the Senate Judicial Committee and definitely should recuse himself from the debate. But since he will not do so, please send Senator Cruz your old Dr. Seuss books to assist his filibuster and to assist in his waste of time.

How about Texas Governor Greg Abbott? A handicapped person would complete the official Supreme Court portrait. Goodness knows Governor Abbott has plenty of experience bringing lawsuits against the Highest Court, so he should be able to make rulings.

What if we reverse the process as defined by the US Constitution and let the Congress submit names and then the POTUS will approve?

What happens if you get your wish and the next president gets to make the appointment to the Supreme Court? What if your party is so split that Hillary or Bernie is elected and gets to make the appointment?

Here’s what I’m thinking – I wonder about your thoughts if Jesus was the nominee. I bet you could not even agree on His nomination – hair too long, too white, loves everybody regardless, wears sandals so he must be a liberal, wears a white robe instead of a black one, has super powers like changing water into wine, and last but not least – can perform miracles. Perhaps He can make all of us sane and love and respect each other.

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July 4, 2014 – George H.W. Bush Library College Station, Texas. Photo by me.

Submit your nominees to The White House, Washington D.C.

Monday, February 15, 2016 – Happy Presidents’ Day

 

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Monday, February 15, 2016 – Happy Presidents’ Day

Good morning, boys and girls.

Today is Presidents’ Day and time for assessment Monday.

Match the following presidential candidate with an adjective from the list below that best describes him or her.

Presidential Candidates

  1. Hillary
  2. Bernie
  3. Jeb
  4. Donald
  5. Marco
  6. Ben
  7. Ted
  8. John

Adjectives

  1. Boring
  2. Bully
  3. Liar
  4. Dumbass
  5. Creepy
  6. Socialist
  7. Who
  8. Crazy

Answer Key

It does not matter. Arrange them anyway you want to and it will be counted as correct. In fact, make up your own adjectives.

 

Thursday, February 11, 2016 – Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Donald Trump and the Seven Dirty Words

Thursday, February 11, 2016 – Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Donald Trump and the Seven Dirty Words

In 1962 comedian Lenny Bruce was arrested for vulgarity for saying the “F word” and “tits” during his monolog. At the same show George Carlin was arrested for refusing to show his ID to police.

On May 27, 1972 George Carlin took the stage at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium to record his Class Clown album. This monolog would come to be known as the Seven Dirty Words that you cannot say on TV.

Today, Donald Trump has said at least two of them during his campaign. If you count the “P word” that makes eight.

Is this who the people of the United States really want to represent us worldwide? President Potty Mouth? This is your family values candidate?

Well, shit. FYI – that is one of the words you cannot say. Unless of course you have cable TV.

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Frost Tower – Austin Texas Photo by me

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/05/the-7-dirty-words-turn-40-but-theyre-still-dirty/257374/

Thursday, February 4, 2016 – Throw Back to Box 13 – I See Dead People Vote

Thursday, February 4, 2016 – Throw Back to Box 13 – I See Dead People Vote

Dear Mr. Trump, I see where you initially tweeted that Ted Cruz “illegally stole” Iowa. Since “illegally stole” is redundant and takes up Twitter characters, you altered it say “Ted Cruz stole Iowa.” Perhaps you should wait a few seconds before pressing SEND.Sign (800x530)

May I suggest you and your staff undertake a study of Texas politics? More specifically, look at the Texas Senate race of 1948 between Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) and Coke Stevenson. Now we are talking some stealing. FYI – it is called voter fraud.

It seems in 1948 in Duval County, there was a man named George Parr also known as the “Duke of Duval.” Initially Mr. Stevenson was winning by over 20,000 votes. As voter results came in on election night, LBJ began to win precincts where previously he had been behind. The following day it was “discovered” that Box 13 in Duval County had not been counted. The precinct went overwhelming for Johnson.

There was a small problem with this – most of the voters were dead. Dead people tend to vote overwhelmingly Democratic. It seems that the Duke and his cronies manufactured votes.

Just saying, Mr. Trump, stealing elections is not something new to Texans. In fact we are probably very good at it. But I am more inclined to think you got out maneuvered. Don’t Mess With Texas is more than a sign on the highway.

Like we say in Texas – Vote Early. Vote Often. Oh yes – Don’t let your chads hang either.

Texas Flag @ Sunset

http://www.nytimes.com/1990/02/11/us/how-johnson-won-election-he-d-lost.html

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 – Marion, Madam Librarian – Rolling in the Deep

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 – Marion, Madam Librarian – Rolling in the Deep

I see where Adele has joined a growing number of recording artists who have had to tell presidential candidates – “Quit violating copyright laws. You cannot use my recordings!”

Here’s what I’m thinking – every librarian – from elementary school libraries to specialized libraries knows copyright laws, rules and regulations. If these candidates (and their campaign staffs) do not know or understand and violate copyright laws, should we entrust the laws of our land to them?

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Carnegie Library – Bryan, Texas – photo by me.

 

Tuesday, February 2, 2016 – Ground Hog Day

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Atrium George H. W. Bush Museum; College Station, Texas; photo by me.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016 – Ground Hog Day. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 – Ground Hog Day. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 – Ground Hog Day

OK – enough of the 1993 Bill Murray movie.

Today Punxsutawney Phil made his 130th prediction during the annual Feb. 2 event that sees thousands of people gather by Gobbler’s Knob, a hill outside town in Punxsutawney, Pa.

I saw this morning that the world’s most famous groundhog did not see his shadow on Tuesday morning, divining that there will be warmer temperatures and an early spring.

I also saw where Donald Trump saw his shadow Cruz by and Hillary saw hers move really close. I think this means continued mudslinging, additional rants and raves and more broadcasts of stupidity.

I am going to go with Phil, hope for an early spring and leave the rest to the other rodents.

Happy Ground Hog Day.

http://time.com/4203970/groundhog-day-punxsutawney-phil-shadow-spring/