Florida

My wife and I are in Florida for a few days. She has to make a presentation at a conference and it is my duty as her husband to make sure she is happy. She has to make presentations a few times during the year in horrible places like Hawaii, Puerto Rico, San Francisco, Miami, etc. It is hard work for me to have to take care of her, but somehow I have learned to sacrifice.


This time we are in South Florida in June. It is so hot that I discovered Asphalt has the ability to become liquid. I went outside this morning at 7:30 and started sweating. Nevertheless, I would rather be hot all year long than have to be cold. Don't know how or why people live in places like Wisconsin, but I am happy it is them and not me.


You cant be in Florida without running into humor about growing old. Heard this one and wanted to share it with you:

A man was telling his neighbor in Miami, 'I just bought a new hearing aid.
It cost me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art. It's perfect.'
'Really,' answered the neighbor. 'What kind is it?'
'Twelve thirty.

 May have to think on that one for a minute, but you will get it. Have to go now, part of being a good husband is sitting on the beach while my wife does her presentation in the air conditioned conference center. Oh how I do suffer.  Just Say'n

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Smoke that cigarette

In New York, they just passed a law that forbids smoking in any pubic place either inside or outside. I guess the only place a person can smoke without a fine is at home. 
I don't have a problem with the law as I am a non-smoker, but I have been a smoker and do realize it is a dumb habbit. I smoked as a teenager and then quit for 28 years. In order to display my total level of insanity, I went back to cigarettes and stayed on them for another 10 years. I finally decided that a cigarette was simply a pinch of tabacco rolled in paper with fire at one end and a fool at the other. 
I did the math and found that it was costing me $80 a week, $320 a month, and $4160 a year to increase my risk of death at an early age. I opted out of the roll of "fool" at the other end.
Looking at all the emphasis put on "non-fat" products, maybe people would all quit if we simply said "Cigarettes contain fat". Naw, some idiot would probably come up with a fat free cigarette. Guess the only answer is to just decide not to be the fool on the end of the cigarette. Just Say'n.


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Dear Diary -

I used to keep a written record of my thoughts and activities. I recorded my struggles like some architect of society laying down thoughts and plans for future generations. It was fun and often cathartic, but after a while I got tired of it and stopped. 
I was cleaning out some things a few years ago and ran across my notes. My-oh-my, how my thinking has changed. I used to see huge problems in the moment, that later turned out to simply be small glitches. In all honesty, most of the things I faced back then, which seemed so overwhelming, were simply life lessons being taught to my stubborn ego. Guess I learned something, I'm still here and enjoying life every day. I threw out the notes, don't think they will ever restructure society, but they did give me a good insight on the naïvety of youth.
 Thinking about all this diary stuff reminded me of this joke. You might have heard it but heck, at our age repeating is not a sin:

HER DIARY VERSUS HIS DIARY HER DIARY: Tonight, I thought my husband was acting weird. We had made plans to meet at a bar to have a drink. I was shopping with my friends all  day long, so I thought he was upset at the fact that I was a bit late,  but he made no comment on it. Conversation wasn't flowing, so I suggested that we go somewhere quiet so we could talk.  He agreed, but he didn't say much. I asked him what was wrong; he said, 'Nothing.'  I asked him if it was my fault that he was upset. He said he wasn't upset, that it had nothing to do with me, and not to worry about it.  On the way home, I told him that I loved him. He smiled slightly, and kept driving.  I can't explain his behavior. I don't know why he didn't say, 'I love you, too.'  When we got home, I felt as if I had lost him completely, as if he wanted nothing to  do with me anymore. He just sat there quietly, and watched TV.  He continued to seem distant and absent. Finally, with silence all around us, I decided to go to bed. About 15 minutes later,  he came to bed. To my surprise, he responded to my caress,  and we made love. But I still felt that he was distracted, and his thoughts were  somewhere else. He fell asleep - I cried. I don't know what to do. I'm almost sure that his thoughts are with someone else. My life is a disaster. HIS DIARY: Harley wouldn't start today, but at least I had sex. Wouldn't want to be married to this guy, but it does show  how the male and female can be in two different places  at the same time. Just Say'n Instead of a diary, why not join our blog family and then  you can add comments  every day. Or Facebook and  Tweet your friends about our blog, then we can all write in our diary's together. Hmmmm, that sounds boring.  Just sign up and will figure it out later. Just Say'n

movie time

Wife and I went to the movie theater the other day. It is always an experience, and one that rapidly reminds me why I don't go more often. It was a matinee and so I only had to pay $10 per ticket. I was assured that that was a good deal. Then the popcorn and a soda. I don't know why I do this to myself, but I do it every time. I know popcorn will be $7.00 and a medium soda another $7.50. I ate all the popcorn, cause I was sure there had to be gold someplace in that bag.


Then the previews started. A half hour later, we were still seeing previews!! I forgot what movie I came to see. The amazing thing about all these previews, there wasn't one movie that looked like anything either one of us wanted to ever see again. The world was attacked by aliens; saved by Chevy Corvettes that turned into huge robots; attacked by black smoke to be saved by green heros; overrun by huge flying saucers; and finally reported on by Muppets. Have to admit the Muppet one did look cute, but it was the last preview after a half hour of other previews, and I think I might have booed Miss Piggy.


I am sure the movie industry is having a hard time given the competition from cable companies, but please, don't take your problems out on me. Just Say'n.


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politics

They got it right when they named the governing activities politics. Poly being the Greek word for “many” ticks being “blood sucking creatures”. Sunday mornings are a time to watch some of the "poly ticks" of our times. 
This last Sunday was a cross section of thoughts including someone trying to convince a panel of journalist that our economy was recovering nicely. Nobody really needed to comment, they could have just sat there with their mouths open in utter disbelief. 
Then they informed us that our friends at NATO now refuse to send troops into combat and we are paying the bill for NATO because our allies don't have any money. I checked and I saw we are about $13 billion in the hole, so how do we think we have money.
 Finally there is the stuff about Congressman Anthony Weiner and his sex pictures. I mean really, with a name like that and a position like he has in this country, is he really that insane.
I think next Sunday I will skip TV an just check my dog to be sure he doesn't have "many" of those "blood sucking creatures" on him. Just say'n.


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Graduation

We have several friends who finally are going to have a graduate. In most cases, it took at more than four years to complete a four year education. Not sure why that is going on, but I guess it is just part of modern educational system. One friend spent over $120,000 for there daughter's education, and now she has a degree in art history. The job opportunities are not plentiful in that market, so I understand she is going to get her masters for another $80,000. I guess it is only money, and we want our children to have a head start, but really!!!!


My wife and I spent a lot of years getting various degrees, so we do understand the value of education. I do appreciate those who receive high honors and really apply themselves to the educational process. However, one of the great education quotes is the following: 


To those of you who received honors, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you too may one day be president of the United States.
-George W. Bush

I've read that George W. had a lot of fun in college, didn't get strait A's, and still was able to do well with his life. So to all the graduates who have spent a fortune, taken over five years for a bachelors degree, and had a lot of fun doing the whole thing, congratulations. May you all be successful in your life and above all, have fun. Just Say'n.


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A woman's hiding place

An interview with a psychologist on the TV claimed that a woman's choice of handbag and what she chose to carry in it could reveal her character. I suppose there may be some truth to that, but I'm not sure it would be wise to publish that thought or share it with women you want to be close to. If a woman has a large purse, does that make her a hoarder? Small purse = cheap or non-giving person? A back pack = someone ready to spend the night? See, this could be real dangerous territory to wander around in blindly.


One thing I do know;  the inside of a woman's purse is a place of great mystery and often fear. I went into my wifes purse when the kids were in diapers. I was looking for car-keys and found something very squishy wraped in paper. I had great fear thinking I had stumbled on a full diaper. As I slowly removed my hand, I breathed a sigh of relief to find it was only an old banana. Still don't know why it was there, but real happy that was all it was.


If my wife tells me something is in her purse, I generally will open it, look at the contents with awe, and then carry the purse to her. We have been missing a set of car keys for several months, and I am positive they are in her purse, but will keep that thought to myself.


The common emotion that a woman's purse has with all men is the awkward moment when a woman says to her man, "hold this for a minute". Usually it is held with one hand, away from the body, in a very bold attempt to prove to the world, "this is not my purse". It can be a very frightening experience.  Just say'n.


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Top down

One of the toys my wife and I  love is our red Mitsubishi Spider Convertible. We try to out maneuver each other as to who gets to drive, but she generally wins. That's ok as she looks a lot better driving it than I do. I found that out the hard way.

Last summer I was out driving with the top down and feeling like I was on top of the world. It was a play'n music, wind blow'n, sun shinen, feelen good day! 

Pulled up to a stop light next to a school bus. A young man about 10 or so looked out and gave me a thumbs up. I smiled and waved back. He then stuck his head out the window and said, "Wow gramps, that is some car you got." 

"GRAMPS!!!" The light changed and as I pulled away I still loved the car and it was still a beautiful day, but some of the thrill had been taken away. Nevertheless, I recovered and still love life and the car, but I let my wife drive more. She just looks better in it than I do. Just say'n.


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Bridgette Bardot, my love

Oh Bridgette, Bridgette. How I loved you and still do. I discovered that you are now 76, living in France, and active in your life. Do you remember when I snuck into the movie theater to see you in "God Created Women"? No I guess you don't but I do remember you.
I am sure my seeing that movie at such a tender age was not all that positive for my psychological growth, but I would do it all again. Now we both are older, wiser, and like fine wine; better. 
Oliver Wendell Holmes once said "To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old. Ah my Bridgette, we will never be old, we will be forever young. Just Say'n


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My affair

I made a major change in my life recently. After years of being faithful, I stepped outside of my relationship and entered into a major love affair. I bought an Apple computer. It was a move I contemplated for sometime, having watched the Apple with some envy, often bordering on lust; yet being committed to Microsoft,  I resisted the desire.
Nevertheless, everywhere I turned, there was Apple in her beautiful white shiny coat, with the twinkle of the Apple logo luring me into her charm. Finally, without asking permission from Microsoft, I took the plunge and began an affair with Apple.
 It was difficult at first. Apple spoke a different language than I did, but her softness and desire to please me made the moments together wonderful. When I turned to her, she was always ready to perform, and only asked that I treat her gently. I am in love with her, and inspite of Microsofts pleadings, I think this affair will go on for a long time. I feel so safe and secure with Apple, and she doensn't even carry viruses.
It is amazing how dependent we have become on our computers and how sophisticated they are now. At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, "If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving twenty-five dollar cars that got 1000 mi/gal." 
Never one to leave a thought unchallanged, General Motors addressed this comment by releasing the statement, "Yes, but would you want your car to crash twice a day?"

My Apple would never crash, she loves me too much. Just Say'n


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Bye Bye Doc

Went to vist my friendly physician the other day. I have been with him for sometime and my wife often encourages me to change doctors. Not that there is anything wrong with my doctor, it's just how he operates his practice. In the ten years I've known him, he seems to be more disorganized now than ever, which is not encouraging to those who are sick.
So I'm sitting in the small cramped office waiting for him to arrive. This is after sitting in the larger uncramped waiting room where I am sure I contracted several new diseases. Finally, in he walks and loudly proclaims, "Where is your chart?" I checked my pockets and replied, "Don't know Doc, I just don't generally carry it around with me." I guess he realized he had spoken out loud that which he was thinking and then hollered out the door, "Where is James Twerell's chart". I vaguely heard some reply about "can't find it". 
We stumbled through the remainder of the appointment in which I reminded him of the prescriptions he needed to give me, clarified for him that I did not have high blood pressure, and reminded him to take blood samples as this was a physical. Fortunately I got out before he told me I was pregnant. 
As I left, I turned, looked at his office and sighed. 
Unlike General McArthur, I shall not return. Just Say'n


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Travel well

We have a survey on this blog about what you want to do on your "Bucket list". The term is from the movie of the same name and referes to what a person wants to see or do before they kick the bucket. In our survey, a long boat cruise or a long train ride seem to be the top choices.


Over the years we have done several boat cruises and really enjoy the luxury of doing nothing. The downfall is the amount of food available, and the lack of discipline we disply when confronted with this challenge. My wife and I did get to the gym twice in the last cruise, but seeing that we traveled seven days, that was not a great accomplishment.
The great thing about travel is the ability to experience the variety of life in different locations. Lisa St. Aubin de Terán, a well traveled and prolific author once said,  "Travelling is like flirting with life. It's like saying, 'I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station."
 Fortunately, I dont think we have ever been to a place that we were anxious to leave, so her thoughts do ring true. To stand in the midst of things like the Grand Canyon, Hawaii beaches, Colorado Mountains, Paris beauty, Roman history, and so many other things, is like having a Whitman Sampler Candy box with all the places of the world in it. You have to have more than one.

Remember the Old Traveler’s Saying: “You may lose your money and your health and your sanity and some important organs, but they can't take away your travel memories unless they hit you hard on the head.”

Travel well. Just Say'n


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People vs people

One thing I have picked up on over the years is the fact that I don't always like everybody I meet. I have also learned that this is okay because not everybody likes me when they meet me, even though that fact is a little harder to understand.

Anyhow, I was with a person the other day that just bothers me. Don't really know why, as I don't find fault in most people, but this person is the exception. I remember someone saying that they had great appreciation for their feet, but they just don't spend much intimate time with them. Maybe that is the way I feel about this person.

 The noted psychologist Carl Jung once said "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".

Maybe this person is in my life to show me that I need to be more loving and open, but I'm not sure. 

If that is the case, I wonder how I have transformed him. Whew, this is gett'n heavy. Think I'll go fishing. Just Say'n.


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Say'n What?

This is definately the age of being politically correct. As I found out doing this blog, it is really easy to offend somebody when that is the last thing on my mind. I did some checking and here are some of the politiaclly correct terms for today.

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• Illegal Immigrant ---- Undocumented Worker
• Global Warming ---- Climate Change
• Liberal, Socialist, Communist ---- Progressive
• Conservative ---- Wingnut
• Illegal Voter ---- Undocumented Citizen
• Failure ---- Pre-achiever
• Drug Dealer ---- Undocumented Pharmacist
• Smack, Meth, Crack, Weed ---- Non-prescribed Pharmaceuticals
• Bribe ---- Unearned Bonus
• Kickback ---- Public Service Bonus
• Crook ---- Pre-ethical Citizen
• Wanted Criminal ---- Person of Interest
• Polygamy ---- Undocumented Multicultural Marriage
• Earmark ---- Investment in District
• Deficit ---- Investment by Future Workers
• Dropout ---- Undocumented Early Graduate
• Con Artist ---- Undocumented Attorney
• Politician ---- Un-indicted Co-conspirator
• Death ---- Healthcare Cost Reduction
• Dead ---- Reduced Carbon Footprint

These are just some of what is now "PC".Therefore, from this point forward please do not refer to me as old;

 I am not old, I am chronologically gifted. Just Say'n


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