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Liberty: Veteran's Day

2009-11-11T17:11:00.042-05:00

Random thoughts about the U.S. Military and the veterans who have served us.

- I'm ticked off the media ran the Vietnam War instead of letting the military finish the job. LBJ sucks.

- We should not be rebuilding Iraq or Afghanistan.

- France will always bug me.

- Our Military technology is awesome.

- The Vietnam Wall Memorial in D.C. is breath-taking.

- The attack on Fort Hood was not random. It was a premeditated terrorist attack. Dont' be in denial folks.

- How can anyone forgive Jane Fonda?

- Look up Letters of Marque and Reprisal when you get a chance.

- While I don't support how the neo-cons did it, I think what they did will be a good thing in 10 years.

- Am I the only one who thinks Hugo Chavez is a dolt for preparing in case of a U.S. attack?

- Beware of Army Vets who meet once a year in Kokomo and live off of tequila.

- Thank God for Delta Force.

- Three cheers for the National Guard (even the band players in the Ohio National Guard).

- Visit Arlington National Cemetary and the tomb of the unknown solider.

- The Coast Guard is under-rated.

- I still say we should invade Canada for kicks.

- Defense wins ball games and wars.

Thanks to all the veterans who have served this country. And screw all of you who disrespect what they've done for you and are doing for you.

Truth: The Sky Is Falling

2009-11-10T17:50:00.032-05:00

With the recent tragedy that occurred at Fort Hood, the reality about the horrible world we live in seems to rise to the tip of every one's tongues. I am not going to minimize the severity of what happened with those innocent lives being taken away at the hands of a wack job. I think that goes without saying. 9/11, VaTech, Oklahoma City, Columbine, and now Fort Hood...just to name several events that have occurred where many lives were taken away by the hands of terrorists.
What I'll say about those events, is how I notice the reaction of people to those events. It's not what I immediately look for, but I do notice it. Recently I've seen comments and emails from people who are "wondering what the world is coming to?", or " I can't believe this is happening in America". I shake my head at those comments. I find them silly and insulting. Wake up people, evil exists, and it has for thousands of years. Just because you are oblivious to the news, and aren't aware how the world turns does not mean this is something new. Everyday you run the risk of someone killing you, hurting you, or those that you love and know. It's just that simple. You can pray all you want. You can pass on your heartwarming pukey chain emails. It's not going to change things.

You have to be the change. You have to VOTE for those that will have our country's best interest at heart in defending our way of life. You are the one that has to be vigilant and stand up. No one is going to do it for you.

Stop shaking your head in disbelief. It's crazy out there. We are not in Kansas anymore. I'm convinced, we never were.

Something punny

Chicks: Whip It Good

2009-11-09T19:01:00.003-05:00

when somethings going wrong
you must whip it
now whip it
into shape
shape it up

9 out of 10 guys are whipped, whether they admit it or not. Guys with a girlfriend or wife that is. Usually guys with a wife always are. Those that aren't, are headed for a divorce or going through one. Guys with a girlfriend, it's give or take depending on the length of the relationship how whipped they are. The newer the relationship, the more severe the degree of being whipped. It's just that simple.

I've seen it 1000 times. It happens to the best of them. Once they get a woman in their lives, they lose their sense. They lose all sense of reason. They lose their identity. It's sad, but true.

I had a friend once, miss the Stanley Cup Final because his woman bought tickets to the Yanni concert. He's never lived it down. It's been 12 years and we still havent given him his man card back yet. Permanent probation on this one.

Another friend indicates he'll go to Detroit Lions games because his wife wants to go. Are you kidding me? Alas I hardly knew ya brotha.

From a higher view, this just looks like some natural progression of nature. Like some sort of evolutionary process that overtakes the male species. I tend to think God is playing some sort of sick joke on the macho gene, turning everyone into mamby pambys.

I'm gonna go dust the shelves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbt30UnzRWw

Truth: Facebook Updates 11/8/09

2009-11-08T18:53:00.003-05:00

Facebook status updates can be lame, funny, and boring. More often than not, they annoy the hell out of me and I try to avoid them. Here is my latest collection that made my eyes roll along with my commentary. (Someone keep sharps objects away from me)

I guess I just prefer to see the dark side of things. The glass is always half empty. And cracked, and I just cut my lip on it. And chipped a tooth.
- Ok I liked this one

Am I the only one that finds it extremely ODD that the "Ice Cream Truck" would be driving thru my Trailer Park before 10am, on a Monday, in cold stormy weather, AFTER school has started for the year? I mean, am I just twisted or is that a little suspicious?
- This made me laugh

Good morning and happy Tuesday!!!!
- Hey thanks for that!

shower
- unless you are a supermodel with a webcam, we don't care.

hmmmm pumpkin cookies :)
- ok we know you live with mom and you are 30, but who cares?

Happy day to all my friends... Get out there and make it a great day.
- A pick axe to my skull would feel better than reading this tripe.

I'm very tired, I think I'm going to bed
- I think you are an idiot tired or not.

Happy Friday Everyone!
- Is that all you have? Really? You spent hours trying to come up with this didn't you?

I, must, have, coffee
- You, must, have missed class when punctuation was covered.

HAPPY NOVEMBER 2009!!
- The aliens have landed.

Hey we all got an extra hour of sleep!
- And it didn't help you, you are still dumb.

Decided it's time to start working out again
- There's still fat between your ears. That'll never go away.

is enjoying Thursday now because that makes tomorrow Friday woot!
- WOOT!! get me the pick axe now! WOOT!!

Sports: Yankees vs. Red Wings

2009-11-07T18:50:00.002-05:00

With the Yankees winning their 27th World Championship, there's bound to be quite a bit of anti-Yankee sentiment. Guilty as charged. Yes me. I hate them. Why do I hate them? They are New York and I hate all New York teams. I suppose if Bob Costas or Billy Crystal didn't spout about them every five minutes, it might make a difference.

Probably not.

I don't hate any of the players on that team. Jeter, yeah even A-Rod, Teixiera, Rivera, Matsui, Posada, Petitte... All of them are great players. I respect their greatness and I am in awe of all their Hall of Famers throughout the years. I am not one to say YANKEES SUCK, just because. Surely they do not. I'll say that about the Red Sox though (another time for that though). In that regard, I love the Yankees. They are the cream of the crop, and rightfully so.

Many people compare the hate of the Yankees to that of the hate of the Red Wings. They are just that good, all of the time, that many people resent them. They both spend a great deal of money on making their teams successful. However the truth is, and salary cap aside; they can spend that kind of money because they make that kind of money. They are successful in many ways, more than just on the ice and ball field. Kudos to them both.

However the truth is, money can buy you a good team, but it does not buy you championships. I'll be the first to say the Yankees are the best team money can buy this year. That's partially true. The other part is, they have to play the game!

The Red Wings were pretty darn good last year. However not good enough to beat the overrated Pens. So all that money could not buy a championship. Play the game. Heck look at the Detroit Tigers. They are the equivalent to the Yankees, but have players who can't work a pitch count.

You can hate the Red Wings, and hate the Yankees. But you should hate your team owners if they can't compete like them. You should also hate your fan base for not making your team successful. Each team has that chance - with parity and salary caps. Not everyone has to be the Detroit Lions.

Liberty: Ahhh the Magic Pill

2009-11-06T20:06:00.000-05:00

A friend passed this quiz on to me. What do you want, what choices would you make? The answer lies deeper in the answer you provide:

There are three pills.

Red pill – taking the red pill will give you the feeling and results of a having done a full body workout for 3 hours.

Blue pill – taking the blue pill will give you the feeling and results of getting a full 8 hours of peaceful sleep.

Green pill – taking the green pill will give you the feeling and results of eating 3 very healthy meals in 24 hours.

You can only take 1 pill and you can only take it once a day. Which one would you take and why?

The main reason why I'm out of shape is because I don't eat well, at the right times, and it effects my sleep pattern. If I ate better I would sleep better and have more energy to work out.

Which would you take and why?

Truth: Trusting Fate

2009-11-05T17:58:00.003-05:00

Recently when those two air pilots missed their destination by 150 miles, because they weren't paying attention, I think alarms went off finally. How many times does this actually happen in the course of a normal flight? How long can these pilots focus on the job at hand? How many times are they preoccupied with whatever?

I see this as no different than drinking and driving, texting and driving, talking oh the phone, smoking, and just being wacked out thinking about something else. Heck these are people that are under the influence of some drug, alcohol, sleep, or gadgets. What about those that are under the influence of daydreaming and A.D.D.?

At all times, at any time people are doing these things. They say that life is too short, yeah well maybe it is. The bigger issue to me is, life is too much in the hands of other people who don't know what the hell they are doing. In the blink of an eye you could have a pilot playing solitaire; a bus driver texting his woman; a teenager driving with his head buried in a song.

It's dangerous out there. What are you gonna do?

Thanks to Brother Vic for the photo.

Liberty: Meet George Jetson

2009-11-04T17:54:00.004-05:00

I remember being a young kid back in the 1970's watching The Jetson's on TV. I remember talking in school, that we would have flying cars that would travel like the Jetsons did in the 21st Century. The year 2000 would change transportation as we then knew it.

Well did it change? I guess planes are bigger and faster (sans Concord), but cars are still on the ground. I surely a bit disappointed, especially with all of the time I've spent sitting in traffic, or being parked on a freeway during rush hour.

I can't say I've given up complete hope of cars flying. I will say, I'm pretty sure I don't want the people who can't drive now, flying over my head anytime soon. Can you imagine the traffic implications or accidents alone?

But check this out. It's called the Transition. A prototype car that can fly. It's built by a company called Terrafugia. http://www.terrafugia.com/. It's only $194,000! Meet George Jetson.

I'd still rather fly to the moon, but this is cool.

LIberty: Too Many Ties

2009-11-03T17:58:00.004-05:00

I live in a state (Michigan) where most people love it half of the year, and hate it the other half of the year. Yeah I said most people, not all. There's always exceptions.

There's the economic climate which is downright pathetic. The liberals who have run the Motor City into the ground, and the liberals who have made our state a joke do not seem to understand how wrong they are. Can things really get any worse?

Then there's the actual climate. The same amount of rain that Seattle gets. Long winters that seem to last forever. More cloudy days than sunny days. Sometimes we don't even have a spring; we jump to a short summer.

So why do people live here? Sure Up North is very pretty, however have you been there in the winter? Pretty drab. Fall only really lasts a few weeks before the cold depressing November winds and rain come in.

People always tell me that I can leave it if I don't like it. Well that's true to a point. However when you have family, friends, a job etc how do you just pack up and go? I try to understand those that leave their family and friends and wonder how they do it? It's not a criticism at all. I want to know how easy it is to leave the ones you love so easily behind. I know you arent leaving them, but you don't see them as much so to a degree you are. Tell me.

A.D.D. Rumblings No. 11209

2009-11-02T17:55:00.002-05:00

1. In school, even early on I was very good with spelling. I never won a spelling bee, but I usually was near the top. Today though, many years later there are certain words that I just always seem to misspell. For whatever reason my mind turns off and I mess up. Those words are: tomorrow, banana, receive. I've wasted more time using spell check on these words. Another example how important it is to be efficient in all you do.

2. I've replaced about 8 windshields on my last few vehicles. Last week a rock hit my windshield and made a chip. The next day, the chip turned into a long crack. Two days later I got another huge smash into my windshield. I think it was a rock, but it looks like a bullet shot it or a pellet gun. Two chips in 4 days. Why can't they make windshields made of some sort of poly rubber mix? After this windshield gets replaced, another chip is going to happen within a year. It's inevitable.

3. It's laughable that the President's staff listens to Rush Limbaugh, then actively comments about things Rush says in rebuttal publicly. Do they have nothing better to do than to respond to an entertainer? I think they do. Then again, they are so out of touch I am not surprised. Rush laughs all the way to the bank.

5. A guy I know says "the pudding is in the proof" when he is on the phone with people. No one corrects him, we just laugh about it. He's dead serious. I cringe when I hear cliches or odd quotes, but I laugh when they are misused. It just dawned on me, he's Cliff Claven from cheers. "Norm, everyone is the Swiss Army owns a Swiss Army Knife. That's why no one messes with Switzerland."

4. This is more of a request than a gripe or observation. For the love of God stop sending me chain letters, jokes, inspirational junk on email! I don't care! I don't want to see it. I don't want to weed through the countless email addresses you forgot to trim. Bad luck will not happen if you delete these things. I urge you all to delete the chain email. Save the world by doing this. Thank you in advance.

6. A friend asked me something that made me laugh out loud. No I didn't "LOL", I actually laughed out loud. He asked me if I needed Detroit Lions tickets. That made my day. It's almost as funny as my buddy who berated me for giving up my tickets, calling me a fair weathered fan. It's good to laugh.

7. This has happened numerous times to me. I'm out somewhere and I see someone wearing the same clothes as I am. So I make a point of going up to them and telling them "hey nice shirt" or "hey cool jacket". Every single time though I get a bewildered look back or no response. Usually they seem embarrassed. One would think that they'd be proud to know they aren't the only ones shopping of the clearance rack for clothes.

[This blog is brought to you by the word verisimilitude and the number 10 ]

8. The liberal puke members of congress, and a few rhinos want to give national health care to illegal aliens (they call them undocumented workers). People wonder why the health care system is a mess...and we have the bozos on Capitol Hill giving our money, services and country away. It's beyond sad. I'll ask again, does anyone care?

9. I must be living in a shell or under a rock. I've heard of Kanye West, Akon, Usher. They are all over the place. However I could not tell you one song by them. I hear their stuff, and it all sounds the same to me. They aren't very good, they just are pawns of the music industry who force feed us this crap as good. It's just pop mainstream garbage. No thanks, I'll stay in my shell.

10. Often on Facebook or email signatures I see these feel good make me puke quotes. The latest that had me scratching my head: "You are today where your thoughts have brought you. You will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." Wouldn't it be easier just to stick the back of a spoon in your throat to vomit rather than to read this trash? I think so.

Chicks: Why Is He Staring?

2009-11-01T17:28:00.001-05:00

Several women I know have asked me lately why do men who have a significant other (wife, girlfriend, squeeze)look at other women. I asked them to define look, because that could mean alot of different things. So they clarified it by saying STARE.

So why do men stare at women when they have a woman already? Well more often than not, they stared at their significant other at some point in their relationship (hope). It's just natural to look. It's natural to look at nice things. It's good for you, good for your heart. There is bad, and there is good, and when you look at things you differentiate the two.

Their issue is staring. They can't understand why men stare when they have the goods already. Well many reasons probably. For one, they could be a pig. Or they could actually just love the way that person looks. They could also be thinking WOW I'd like to have that.

It's all a choice though. So men, suffer the consequences if your chica gets ticked if you are staring. Chicas, let your man know you don't like it. He won't know until you tell him.

Let the games begin.

Truth: Boo Berry!

2009-10-31T08:06:00.003-04:00

I have to be honest. Halloween is not my thing. It hasn't been since I was a kid. I don't know why, I just don't care. I don't hate it or dislike it. I just don't get it. It's great for kids. For adults, the costume thing is fun I guess. Hey, why do girls slut it up for Halloween anyways? Explain that one to me.

I'm not much into horror movies or that kind of thing either. My only fascination comes with my favorite monsters - Boo Berry, Count Chocula, FrankenBerry, Yummy Mummy, and Fruit Brute. Boo Berry is the best and you know it.

Truth: The Candy Bar is High

2009-10-30T17:51:00.002-04:00

Top 10 Candy Bars According to Me. Don't argue, because you really don't know what you are talking about if you tried. I'm a part time candy pimp. You want something done? Give me candy and we can talk. That's how I roll. Not how I tootsie roll, but roll. However I'm going to let you give me number 10. Humor me.

Don't even tell me Snickers or 3 Muskateers or Milky way. They are the same and boring!

1. Aero
2. Wonka Bar
3. Reece's Peanut Butter Cups
5. Coffee Crisp
4. Almond Joy
6. Nestle Crunch
7. Kit Kat
8. M&M's
9. Watchamacallit
10.

hmmmm, one of these????
Heath - Whoppers - Symphony - Ghiradelli dark - 100 Grand - Butter finger - Toberlone - Godiva - PayDay - Chunky - Oh Henry - Tootsie Roll - Baby Ruth - Zero - Take 5 - Krackel - Mr. Goodbar - Marathon - Mounds - Twix - Herehey - Kiss - Carmello - Krunch - Junior Mints - Milk Duds - 5th avenue - Mallo Cups - bit o honey - Raisinets - Goobers - Nutrageous - Dove - Mars - Skor - York Peppermint Patty - Clark - Zagnut - Rolo - Powerhouse - Mr. Goodbar - Powerhouse -

Let's see what you got. Feel free to send me one as well. A blogger has to eat ya know. Where's the love?

Chicks: Hoochieween

2009-10-29T17:52:00.002-04:00

Why do women dress provocatively for Halloween? It used to be people would dress up as something scary or as something funny for Halloween. Now it seems, a majority of women dress provocatively for parties and what not. Why? I'm not complaining and I am surely not saying it is wrong. However now it's odd if a women dresses for Halloween and she inst dressed like that. At what point in time did this become the norm? I think I maybe Elvira on the scence might have started this trend, but I'm not sure.

I know many guys who all of a sudden loved to go to Halloween parties just for this reason alone [guilty as charged]. They talk about it, look forward to it. Facebook and myspace are loaded with pictures of girls scantily clad in their Halloween garb. I'm trying to understand the reasoning why it's OK to do this one time a year, and not other times? I mean would they dress this way for any costume party, or a Mardi Gras party? Maybe..probably.

I've been to parties where the hoochies came out, and I didn't know those girls were hoochies until Halloween. How do you look at them the same after that?

Truth: What am I chopped liver?

2009-10-28T18:58:00.000-04:00

What am I chopped liver? I've always wondered where that saying came from. I'm not a fan of liver, but I know folks who like it. Anyways here's the deal I'm getting at. Whenever I'm with folks out in public, and we meet their friends or family...I'm hardly if ever introduced. This has been happening for years on end mind you! What am I chopped liver? Am I invisible? Is there a sign on me that says NOT HERE? It has happened with different people, so it's not like it is something new.

I don't know what the deal is, but more often than not...I'm just there as if I don't exist. Does it make me mad? No. I do find it weird though. I must be providing some sense of being "an old shoe" or "an old hat"; a level of comfort perhaps? Just one of the guys, or chameleon like and blends in with everything. Crazy I say.

I'm pretty quiet in public so that could be part of the problem I'm sure. Even in the workplace I've been in meeting where managers have forgotten I was there during introductions. I've had to raise my hands or interject of my existence. Certainly I've had people approach me and ask me who I am. I just usually say DINO. No last name, no title, that's it DINO. Like a Brazilian soccer star with one name. Yeah that's it. How could they miss that?

For Halloween I'm going as the invisible man. Here's a picture of me in costume:

Nice huh?

Truth: Omission of the Truth

2009-10-27T18:58:00.000-04:00

Recently I asked if you kept something from someone, if it was considered lying or not. I asked if honesty was the best policy. I received many mixed answers to both- many said yes, always it's best to not keep things to yourself. Many said no, because you could hurt someone if they knew the truth.

Well is it lying then if you aren't telling the truth? No matter how justifiable it is, it's still lying right?

A friend of mine is a hound. He is married and has the eyes constantly on the chicas. He doesn't do anything, but he sure looks and acts like it he does. Yet around the wife, naturally he's on his best behavior. A regular Ward Cleaver to say the least.

So since he isn't being honest about how he is, and who is is, does that mean he is a liar? It's not like she is asking him. But he isn't being truthful to who he is when she isn't around. He is omitting the truth.

If he told her the truth, she'd probably be upset or hurt. He feels justified in not telling her. He's justified in keeping the peace, but he's lying. Yet, would anyone call him a liar? Probably not. He just omits the truth. Is this acceptable? Come on, be honest.

Truth: I Notice

2009-10-26T17:58:00.000-04:00

Things I notice...

I notice if people clip their nose hairs or not.

I notice if people sniffle...I immediately think they are allergic to food.

I notice people who smell like cigarettes, even when they try to hide it..it's still there...I find it offensive.

I notice that squirrels who run in front of a car, usually always try to go back where they started from. I think they are nuts.

I notice when chicks don't carry a purse. That just bothers me for some reason. I don't know why.

I notice when restaurant people pick up dirty glasses by the top.

I notice when people talk with food in their mouth.

I notice incorrectly spliced scenes on television and movies.

I notice movie extras and how blatantly unreal they seem in movies or television.

I notice people don't come by to visit my desk when my candy jar is empty.

I notice that everyone who drives a Harley seems to have gray hair for some reason.

I notice that you can spot a hunter just by the fact they wear a carhart jacket.

I notice that guys that chew tobacco spit alot, and aren't usually happy people.

I notice that when I blog about politics, alot the people get mad at me for doing so.

I notice that when I don't blog about politics, half the people get mad at me for doing so.

I notice people think I withhold information, when that's completely the opposite.

I notice that when my fridge is empty, I seem to visit it more often.

I notice that I don't drink water enough.

I notice that the pet industry sucks.

I notice that most people with a tattoo need to show it off.

I notice that I'd be lost without my calculator.

I notice that when all is said and done, more is said than done.

I notice that people use LOL and ROFLMAO way too much and it's making me mad.

I notice that softball players expect their manager to run things unless they disagree with the decisions.

I notice that the Fox NFL pregame show is a complete waste of time.

I notice that local sports teams pregame and post game shows are a complete waste of time.

I notice that people who are dependant on coffee have a weakness in their character.

I notice that the flavor of gum never lasts very long.

I notice that I notice things.

Truth: Daydream Believer

2009-10-25T18:48:00.004-04:00

A sketch of me from a co-worker

I remember being in 5Th grade and always staring at the clock. I wanted to see how many minutes I could go without blinking. I used to stare out the window and wonder what would I do if a gangster 1940's car drove by and guys with Tommy guns would shoot at the windows. I recall staring at the windows when birds would crash into it them, then fall to the ground. I remember thinking about how many more years of school I had left.

I don't know if I day dream allot, or it's just my A.D.D. kicking in making me go from one topic to the next? I just don't know. I do multi-task and end up doing many thing in the course of an hour while at the same time drift off to nowhere.

I often wonder who I even get from point A to point B in my car when I have no recollection of the entire trip. My mind is elsewhere. Heck when I'm pitching in the middle of a softball game, I have to force myself to focus on the current hitter because I'm often thinking about the batting order for next inning and other things.

I'm a creature of habit, perhaps a bad one.

!

Truth: What's In A Shoe?

2009-10-24T07:21:00.005-04:00

Former basketball great and the guy who always talks in the third person, Michael Jordan has a problem. His son is going to play for UCF. The problem, UCF has an agreement with ADIDAS for their shoes. Jordan's kid will only wear NIKE because of the business relationship with his father over the years. I'm thinking UCF will probably have a new agreement with NIKE.

My real issue is this. Who friggin cares about shoes like this? I know many people have been shot over what kind of athletic shoes (I still call them tennis shoes by the way)people wear. I know people think it's a big deal if they get Nike Air Jordan's. I wouldn't be caught dead wearing Air Jordan's out of principal. I could care less about Adidas or Diadora or whatever is out there. I buy shoes that feel good or are inexpensive. I'm not blowing $100 on a pair of shoes, where that money goes to pay Michael Jordan. Are you nuts? What's the point?

What's wrong with you sheeple who buy products because of certain athletes or athletic programs? You are no better than NASCAR sheep who support every product a driver endorses. Get a clue. Get a life.

Dear Hockeydino: Nit Picky Boss

2009-10-23T18:45:00.000-04:00

Dear HockeyDino
My employer seems to be nit-picking me.Now, I want to do a good job and do not mind constructive criticism. I am always wanting to improve. But it seems that the mole hills of small details are becoming mountains and it's like she is searching for the errors I make.

This morning before I had my coat off I was asked to print some day schedules (2 out of 5) that were missing . Yes, the fact that the sheets were missing is my fault and it needed to be corrected, but in the big picture, it's a small detail, easily corrected. No one is perfect after all [except you are pretty darn close].

I have noticed that she has begun a list of my errors. So today I began my own list that I will bring out when needed. I thought I would start to document all errors I notice, including my own, along with how that error was corrected. We are after all a team. I do correct the mistakes others make, and don't usually bring it to any one's attention, I just fix it.

What are your thoughts on such a practice, keeping a list of all errors. I suppose I ought to balance it with the good things people do.

Signed,

Nit Picked

___________________________________

Dear Nit Picked,
Going toe to toe with your boss isn't a good idea, if it's your sole boss. If your boss has a higher boss, then you have a shot. Nothing worse than an employee going over a manager's head to the next level for that manager. Anyways I'll assume it' just one person you have to deal with. You are pretty much screwed no matter what you do. If you ignore it, your boss will always find faults. If you confront them with their mistakes, you've begun a war. A non-productive war that you will not win.
Keep trying to be a positive worker, change your approach so they feel appreciated as a boss, and they may lay off on the nit picking.

Or take some compromising photos, duct tape their phone, put a tack on their seat, put plastic wrap on the toilet seat. Your days are numbered, have some fun.

Sincerely,

HockeyDino

What do you guys think?

Chicks: Requirements

2009-10-22T17:55:00.002-04:00

This is my current requirements list for a girlfriend-wife.

Feminine
Beautiful
Hot
Sexy
Dresses nice
Thin
Pretty
Nice Eyes
Strong family values
Can Cook a variety of foods
Can bake like crazy
Same interests
Good taste in decor
Good taste in music
Non smoker
Doesn't care for talking sports
Respects my love of sports
Supportive
Attentive
Nice voice
Affectionate
Good parent
Protective
Enjoys the outdoors
Gardener
Healthy
Smart
Catholic
Funny
Understands my jokes
Hip
Good Kisser
Protective
A bit shy
Interesting
Caring
Energetic
Creative
Prefers wine over beer
Resourceful
Thoughtful
Nice
Sweet Demeanor
Loyal
Honest
Truthful
Trusting
Open
Loving
Friend
Can tolerate my friends
Has a nice mom
Confidante
Non-Italian
Confident
Is not lazy
Wonderful
Doesnt watch reality tv
Accepting of A.D.D.
Polite
Frugal but not cheap
Loves children
Conversationalist
Outstanding morality

As I've gotten older the list gets smaller. I've since removed the following: Mute, Rich, Tattoos, Virgin, love eggplant

Truth: Attention Whores

2009-10-21T18:58:00.003-04:00

I recently helped work a Haunted Hayride to help raise money for a local community. The event went very well, and it was great fun. More fun then I thought I would have, not being a Halloween guy. However I have a new appreciation for the fun and effort that was involved.

Aside from the all goulish fun and stuff, there was seemingly one low point. That low point would happen often. It was when a hayride trailer would drive by and there were teenagers on there. Nothing to look forward to when they came around, because it seemed each one had to talk out loud as they drove by. Each one had to add their two cents and commentary. Each one had to comment how they weren't scared, or they would make some off the cuff remark. Rather than enjoy the atmosphere and what not, they just had to show off to their friends.

I don't get what they wanted to achieve, but it just proves their all freakin idiots. Is it a territory thing? Is it just some form of machismo? Where's the respect? I wanted so badly to drag them off the trailer and just yell at them.

Next year I'm hoping they only allow teenagers in with muzzles. Or at least give us the ability to pelt them with paintball filled balloons.

Truth: To Gawk or Not to Gawk?

2009-10-20T18:58:00.002-04:00

Gawking: to gape or stare stupidly

Recently I was having breakfast with some business partners. It was at a sports bar type restaurant. Everything was good, the food, the meeting, the company...very productive. However there was a waitress that wanted everyone to know she was pretty. It wasn't good enough I guess that she was pretty, she had to emphasize that by wearing a very low revealing top. It was pretty evident she knew what she was wearing, and what she was doing.

Needless to say, it became a topic. It just happens that way. But my interest was trying to figure out what this waitress was thinking. Does she make more money when she tramps it up? Do customers request her because how she dresses? What if she was the worst waitress in the world, would it matter?

I also noticed how guys were gawking. I found it interesting, not that they looked. But they didn't care if she saw them look. And she didn't care obviously that they were looking. Somewhere in this dynamic is probably a lack of class on both ends - the waitress and the guys looking. Who's really at fault here? The gawkers or the waitress reeling them in?

Sports: False Celebrations

2009-10-19T18:58:00.003-04:00

When teams win playoffs games, it drives me nuts how they celebrate. I just don't understand the mentality here. As a fan, I never understood either. Winning a playoffs game is very nice and surely desired. However winning the championship was what it is all about. Am I wrong here?

I see these teams winning division series, then dousing each other with champagne. They mob each other as if they've won it all. They ham it up for the camera, they cry, they carry their children on their shoulders. I just don't understand. I find it somewhat offensive being a sports fan.

If I was the manager or owner of a team, I would be pretty darn upset at such behavior. Until you win it all, you need to go to work. That's what you are paid to do. I side with the fans in celebrating the prospect of another victory, but not at celebrating a division championship or playoff game. I'm not knocking them for their exuberance...heck I've been there all to often over the years. Still though, I knew that winning it all was all that matters. Why don't the players feel this way?

"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing" Vince Lombardi

Former President Richard Nixon gets his share of the locker room celebration after the California Angels defeated the Kansas City Royals to win the Western Division title of the American League as Angels second baseman Bobby Grich pours beer

Truth: What You Should Know

2009-10-18T18:58:00.002-04:00

There are some vital things everyone should know how to do...

Know what direction you are heading at all times N,S,E,W
How to set up camp
How to catch a fish
How to obtain drinking water in the dessert
How to change a flat tire
How to use a knife
How to cook a decent meal
Know the proper use of netiquette (Not LOL or ROFLMAO)
Know how to act in public
know when to say when
How to play catch
How to throw a baseball
How to throw a football correctly
How to grow a vegetable garden
How to chew
How to drive a stick shift
How to tip properly for service
How to take off a bra
How to sew a button
How to invest
How to spend
How to save
How to type a complete sentence
How to read
How to write a letter
How to balance a checkbook
How to slow dance
How to kiss
How to wrap a present
How to whistle
How to take a photo
how to say thank you
How to escape from a trunk of a car
How to tie down home made flying saucer in your yard
How to not crash and burn when you ask someone out
How to dress in public
How to work a computer
How to send an email
How to avoid being a sheep
How to shrug
How to take vitamins and minerals
How to take care of a cold
How to snap your fingers
How to make a music cd
How to deviate from the norm
How to read through political speak
How to tape a hockey stick
How to throw a Frisbee
How to go hiking
How to pick the right pair of shoes
How to trust
How not to trust certain people or situations
How to develop a sixth sense
How to rock
How to Roll
How to identify evil
How to love your country
How to be patriotic
How to keep an empty pop bottle in your car for long trips
How to fill out a donor card
Know Who your neighbors are and what they do
How to identity skanks and ho's
How to shy away from the haters
How to keep company
How to think critically
How to embrace your youth
How to respect the elderly
How to seize the moment
How to seize the day
How to attain goals
How to have hope
How to shoot a free throw
How to set a pick
How to play goalie
How to keep score at a baseball game correctly
How to take care of animals
How to chew with your mouth closed
How to debate effectively
How to parallel park
How to look at constellations
How to start a fire
How to put out a fire
How to work a lawn mower
How to catch a mouse
How to do laundry correctly
How to move it move it
How to dream a little dream
How to travel light
How to pay it forward