Published writer, compulsive reader, Old School Whovian, Match Game enthusiast, NKOTB fan, data hoarder, and - surprisingly, given that list - married with four kids. Welcome to my take on life, fatherhood, entertainment, and whatever strikes my fancy. Enjoy!
Monday, September 7, 2015
Henry Ford
And of course, most of those things, and more, are now guaranteed by law
Ford did do all the above. Did unions need to fight for the same guarantees elsewhere? Sure. But the first place to get 'er done got it done through good ol' capitalism. And again, laws guarantee most of the above now, which is why unions are seen as redundant by many.
$5 an hour was such a huge wage that people flocked to Detroit like a 20th century gold rush. The equivalent today is *$66.51* an hour. http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/dollars.php
update I'm sorry, the meme IS wrong. He raised the wage to $5 in *1914*, not 1926 as on the picture. The equivalent, with inflation, was $117.40 an hour.
Happy Birthday Buddy
Buddy Holly would have been 79 years old today. That's what makes Feb 3rd a true tragedy - that all this time later, he could have still been alive and making music. I have no hate for that pilot, but he robbed us all.
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Lebanon
If you dismiss my last post as folly, consider recent history in the Mideast: once upon a time, after WWII, Lebanon, a peaceful nation with a significant Christian population and culture, opened its gates to refugees from Palestine. Within a decade Eisenhower, in his only foreign military action, had to send in US Marines to evacuate civilians. Within three decades the country was embroiled in the bloody civil war that dominated the news of my youth. The Lebanon of 1950 no longer exists.
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Some Home Upgrades
Lisa and Smiley are busy repainting his bedroom, and I just put up new blinds in the dining room.
Cops
-YaYa
This guy on #Cops was stopped for an iffy traffic violation, called Hispanic when he is not, handcuffed abruptly, and shoved in a squad by a young, arrogant deputy. All he did to bring this on was calmly say "I'm not Hispanic," which set the deputy off. He then got angry and loud, right after he was cuffed for speaking. The Sgt then pulled the deputy aside, and (presumably) ripped the deputy a new a$$hole. saying you're on national TV, and they let him go. I'm a fan of the police, but this deputy is a tool. It was outrageous.
Friday, September 4, 2015
In My Opinion . . .
Every American should take a Constitutional Law class, be it in college or high school. The depth of the ignorance (dictionary meaning) in FB comments both for and against various issues is downright embarrassing.
Proud Dad
I have failed to mention my pride and satisfaction that YaYa is part of the MHSA swim team, and has devoted two hours after each school day to making herself into the best athlete possible. I love her very much, and I am confident she's on the right path to being a great woman. #ProudPapa
Gawd, this is embarrassing to write
Law school is sinking into daily life: On the phone today I asked someone for a clear yes/no answer, and got a rambling statement in its place. "I would move to strike that as unresponsive," I told him. "Let me ask again. . ."
The Kids Get Physicals
I took the two youngest to their annual physical this morning. Smiley is half an inch shy of 5 feet now and taller than my late Grandma. Junie is 4' 5.5". Both are in the 90th percentile in height and weight (LK actually 95th in height). The doctor called them "on the slender side" and acted surprised. Why? Because I'm fat, they automatically have to be? #ProudTheyAreFit
Ugly
Sigh. Adult life is all about dealing with the ugly. Every. Single. Day.
- @ 6th District Police Station, reporting a creepy letter to YaYa that arrived, unsolicited, from a prisoner in the House of Corrections
Thursday, September 3, 2015
The Bickersons
A great LOL radio sitcom from 4/23/1948. (the couple takes a trip to Yellowstone).I used to love a cassette tape I had of the show as a kid - John's Snoring Dilemma was the name of the episode, if I remember right.
The humor still holds up, 67 years later!
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Full House
Gotta admit, John Stamos was a nice looking young man. Episode: "The IQ Man" of Full House
Rebecca Kleefisch
Whatever you think of her politics, Rebecca Kleefisch is by far the hottest Lt. Governor in our history. #ARespectfulYum
Enough
Still absent a car, Junie and I biked on some errands, hip notwithstanding.
This is ridiculous. Friday morning (tomorrow is too busy) I need to beg a loan off the credit union. We can't make do with one car when putting it in for repairs makes us either grovel for rides or abandon our plans. We're too busy a family.
I think this is neat
70 years ago today the Empire of Japan signed the documents of surrender aboard the USS Missouri, officially ending a world war they began in 1937 with the invasion of China (we did not join the war, of course, until after Pearl Harbor, and the European theater erupted in 1939) A sailor aboard made these cards and gave one to each of the men present; when Admiral Nimitz asked for extras to pass out at HQ, the sailor politely declined the request.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
A Good Samaritan
YaYa found a woman's purse, keys, and wallet that had been left on the bus stop. Lisa and I just dropped it off at the police station.
Yes. Yes it Does.
This goes for people who buy a house across from a school and then complain about the traffic before/after school. F@#$ you.
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