can't get there from here

Nobel Peace Prize

2009-10-14T08:44:00.000-07:00

For quotes about peace from President Obama (mmm, mmm, mmm) please go here;

http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/10/top-quotes-from-this-years-nobel-peace.html

whoopie

2009-09-29T07:09:00.000-07:00

30 some years ago, Roman Polanski, a man about 40, drugged a 13 year old girl and raped her; more correctly sodomized her.

Whoopie seems to think that because he did not break into her house and commit this act he didn't really "rape, rape" her. Because he knew her it was just "rape".(what?)

Look out ladies, it looks like we are going to get new definitions for rape and maybe you deserve it sometimes.

whoopie, too bad you are not "smart, smart" enough to really understand what happened.

DD

steel

2009-09-11T22:02:00.000-07:00

This morning I touched steel

the heavy red primed steel used to build something

anchored in concrete and bolted to others just like it

holes drilled in connection plates and heavy welds for reinforcement.

this was steel used for something big, something to remember

but this steel was also twisted and scarred with deep impressions, scratches and gouges.

these were not going into a building, they had been in a building

this steel was from something big, towers that reached the sky and I remember being at the top of one of them

The three pieces lay on a raised concrete platform and as I walked around,

I whispered the names and the towns of people from my county who died when this steel collapsed.

I also remember watching them come down.

and I remember the hate and madness of the radical islamic murderers that day

This morning, in the rain, I touched steel and remembered.

Never Forget

2009-09-11T04:29:00.000-07:00

Noell Marez

The following, along with more information, can be found at http://www.noellmaerz.com. /Home_97.htm

Please take a few minutes and follow the links to learn more about Noell

Noell's Story

"Noell Maerz was born and raised in the Lansdale area, and loved all sports from the time he was little. He went to St. Stanislaus Grade School in Lansdale, PA and moved on to high school at Lansdale Catholic where he was a star basketball player as well as the starting Quaterback. After high school he continued his education and his football career at Hofstra University. Upon graduation from college he continued his city life and moved to Long Beach, Long Island. He worked in New York City and began to compete in triathlons where his love for sports and competition could not leave him. Noell met his wife Jennifer on the train one morning and the rest is history. They were married in November of 2000 and in January of 2001 found out that they would be expecting their first child. Also that winter Noell decided to run the New York City Marathon which would be held in November of 2001. All of his dreams were coming true but on the morning of September 11th, on the 84th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center, his life was suddenly taken from us. He left behind his wife, Jennifer and a beautiful little girl, born October 31, 2001 named Noelle Briana Maerz."

The thing that I learned from researching this young mans life was that he had a contagious smile. His friends said he could change a room with his smile. Indeed, some said that his face and smile, seen on the posters in the days following that fateful day, made them stop and read about him.

As a parent, I am so angered and hurt that his wife was denied the thrill that comes when husband and wife become mom and dad. My consolation comes from knowing that there is extended family there to help and keep his memory alive.

Though 10 years my junior, Noell sounds like someone I would have wanted to know. A man who stood out in a crowd, but made everyone feel important.

More information can be found here:
http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=146244

Never Forget

2009-09-11T03:51:00.000-07:00

Ira Zaslow

I have the privilege to help you remember today, the life of Ira Zaslow. This is a man I never met, but as I check through the internet, I wish I had. Perhaps the the nicest thing I learned about him was that he was successful by just about every measurement, but did not flaunt it or have to let you know. I'm sure that if you met him in the elevator you would have thought him to just be "one of the guys".

I'm going to let you learn more about him from people who knew him much better; family and friends. Please take a few minutes of your time today and follow the link below.

"Ira Zaslow, an outstanding family man, dedicated colleague and dear friend was a person who wanted his children, family and friends to contribute to their community and exhibit the strong moral character he so greatly possessed. To honor him and carry on his special legacy within our family, we have established this site." http://www.irazaslowfoundation.org

Death Panels

2009-08-26T09:21:00.000-07:00

I read an article by someone that I usually find to be spot on (Charles Krauthammer). In the article, he dismisses Sarah Palin's use of the term "death panel". Unfortunitly, Mr. Krauthammer then went on to describe how wills and final directives work in a hospital setting. He never addressed the fact that there will be a panel of people who will review cost/benefit relationship when it comes to money spent on elderly, disabled, etc. Indeed, Mr. Krauthammer never mentioned that, if we get Obamacare, the only way to cut costs is to limit access to care, professionals, technology.

Mr. Krauthammer, I have to disagree with you on this one, as much as it pains me to say so. Obama wanted to withhold care to aborted babies who survived the procedure. Just push them aside and let them die.

Up until the last couple of days, do you think that ted kennedy was denied anything that might prolong his life? Do you think that the insurance he had would tell him to just go take a pill a year ago when he was diagnosed?

ted kennedy: dead

2009-08-26T04:57:00.000-07:00

No tears here.

This is a man who let a young woman drown while he went back to shower and climb into bed.

He took every opportunity to lible conservatives; Bork, Alito

He wanted us lower class to have wind generators in our back yards, but not near his vacation home.

He spent his last days attempting to change back laws about Senate vacancies that would once again gain the democrats political favor.

ted, as you face God, may He treat you as you have treated women. May you be judged by the way you tried to manipulate laws.

Not one single tear.

end of life decisions

2009-08-11T13:05:00.000-07:00

OK . . . so I turn 65 and have an appointment for my medicare physical. The doc, my doc, because I get to keep the one I have now, suddenly knows nothing about my end of life decisions, because over 20+ years we never, NEVER talked about it. "DD you should really start to think about end of life issues and how you want to be treated medically".

"Oh, my god, man, spit it out . . . is it my heart? melanoma? liver? prostate?"
"No, calm down. we just need to talk about it. I get an extra 25 bucks when i submit this . . . we just need to talk about this now."
"Oh, my, wow, you had me going there. I thought I was half dead. Good one, doc. Can I have a hit of the O2?" "Well, I guess if it came down to it and there were extraordinary means necessary to prolong my aging body, I would . . . want . . . um, you to spare no expense, get me every test and consult and life saving machinery to keep me alive until someone can diagnose and save me. Get that 'House' guy."

Now, this is a conversation between me and my doctor. As we all know this is the most sacred of all conversations that can take place. Just ask women, they know.

And my doctor will respect my wishes and fight for my rights.

Or is this all really just a crock of crap and once you hit a certain age, you can kiss your coverage and your butt goodbye.

You know the answer and Sarah Palin knows the answer . . . and so does Obama

Nancy Pelosi is a liar

2009-08-07T06:52:00.000-07:00

Her royal highness is actually both a hypocrite and a liar. She lambastes Detroit car executives for flying in on private jets and then spends 500 Million on planes so she and her ilk can fly around. That's our money.

She stated that opponents of health care reform, sorry Health insurance reform are showing up with swastikas and other such symbols. As much press coverage as she gets and can't show a picture? I don't believe you. I do believe you made the whole thing up to try to marginalize.

And just what are the other symbols?

You are a pathetic, botox junky who is desperate to have more and more power. You will sell your lying soul to have a little power here.

DD

Well, It's new to me

2008-11-19T13:32:00.000-08:00

We are on the receiving end of a new couch. Not brand new, mind you, but new to us. I mean, it may as well be new because it sat in one of those living rooms where no one goes in unless it's very important company or important event or holiday. We do not have one of those. Our living room is our living room, family room, office, homework room, TV room . . . I think you get it.

It is a very comfortable couch. It's deep so you can fit two people lying down if you want to be close. There are going to be times that will come in handy. It has thick cascading "pillows" for cushions that you sink back into. And long. You can really stretch out. Did I mention it's a very comfortable couch?

The comfortable chair used to be the recliner. With the flip of a conveniently placed handle you were gently moved to an almost prone position. Head back, feet up and supported on a comfy cushion. Sunday naps were invented just for this type of chair.

But all that is forgotten now. Now the recliner is just a seat, a perch from where one scans the couch for a place to enjoy all it's pleasures. The person sitting on the chair is liken to a vulture watching for it's next meal to expire. The slightest movement from the couch is watched carefully and with anticipation just hoping the inhabitant will will need to get up for a tasty snack or to use the bathroom. Indeed, I have spent vast periods of time on the couch writhing in pain from a very full bladder because I could see that there was "another" on the recliner. Their eyes circling the couch, waiting. Just waiting.

I have even gone so low as to use deception and dirty tricks to get on the couch. I will, with full carnal knowledge move the phone all the way across the room to make the occupier get up and relinquish their property. Just the other day I got up from my perch and went to the kitchen to get a drink.

"I'm getting a drink. Do you want something while I'm up?"
"Yeah, get me a drink, too."
"You want ice?"
"Yeah, that'd be great."
"bendy straw?"
"oh, yeah . . . yellow."

Then I walked in and sat back down on the recliner with my drink; a blue bendy straw. "Hey, where's mine?" "Oh, I left it on the counter for you." She didn't budge! She would rather go without, than relinquish her glorious spot. Can you believe her? There is no love.

A few nights ago I was trying desperately to go to sleep but she was in the mood to talk. Then it hit me. "I can't take it, woman! I'm going to sleep on the couch." "Take it easy" she said, "what is your prob . . . hey you want to go on the couch! You get back here right now mister." "I can't hear you" I said in a nice sarcastic melodious way. As I walked past the closet I grabbed my pillow and throw blanket. If you must know, yes, I have a little stash for when I get sent to the couch.

"And don't come out here thinking your going to get to me with great, incredible, screaming, sweaty sex either!"

Silence. Chirping.

"Did you hear me, beast woman?" "Oh, yeah, like that will ever happen" she shot back.

In the dark, even in the grasp of such cozy comfort, I wondered if I had fully thought through the implications of this move.

"Well . . . what if I don't scream?" Silence. Chirping.

DD

2008-11-19T13:19:00.001-08:00

I'm starting a blog. I'm going to write what goes on in my life, funny stories, events of the day.

Starting . . . right . . . NOW!