Or I guess I should say, “I’m finally 2009″…
After two years of refusing to pay the astronomical prices for internet, I finally caved. Now that Nicole is home and has to take care of unemployment online, apply for jobs online, and stay connected with the outside world we decided it was time for internet at the house.
For the past year we’ve lived on our phones as they were our only access to internet (away from work). So I made the call to AT&T this evening and had them downgrade us back to flip phones and managed to cut our bill in half! This left room in the budget for internet at the house and we’re still saving money each month. So we went with the wireless broadband from Verizon Wireless. So far we’ve had it one night, but it seems to connect great. We have 30 days to decided if we really like it or not.
So now with internet @ home, I should be able to keep this updated much easier. But not as easy as it was for the newspaper business to slowly put itself out of business…….pay close attention around 1:00 minute…”we’re not in it to make money. we’re probably not going to lose a lot, but we’re not going to make much either.” hahaha wow, you’ve gotta see this video.
Thought this video was worth a share.
Jackson and I got stuck @ a light waiting on a train one morning this past week but we made the best of it.
Well our fearless leader has been in office for a little while now and thankfully he’s proving all the liberals right. I was reading an article online from the Houston Chronicle about one of Obama’s latest appointees having a slight tax issue. Of course after reading the article I went straight to the comments, which just happens to be the best part about reading the newspaper online. The first comment I came across sums it up best so I’m going to just copy/paste their response to insure that nothing is lost in translation…
Piper1946 wrote:
OK, I have to admit it. My liberal friends were right. I should have listened.
They told me if I voted for McCain, the nation’s hope would deteriorate, and sure enough there has been a 20 point drop in the Consumer Confidence Index since the election, reaching a lower point than any time during the Bush administration.
They told me if I voted for McCain, the US would become more deeply embroiled in the Middle East, and sure enough tens of thousands of additional troops are scheduled to be deployed into Afghanistan.
They told me if I voted for McCain, that the economy would get worse and sure enough unemployment is approaching 8.8%, and the new stimulus packages implemented recently have sent the stock market lower than at any time since 9-11.
They told me if I voted for McCain, we would see more “crooks” in high ranking positions in Federal government, and sure enough, several recent cabinet nominees and Senate appointments revealed resumes of bribery and tax fraud.
Well I ignored my Democrat friends in November and voted for McCain. And they were right… all of their predictions have come true.
WOW! As GeezerChron would say, “Man I love the smell of gun powder in the morning!” You know, I think it’s really funny how so many were screaming about the war and how we should stop all war efforts immediately. Now Obama is saying that the real war is in Afghanistan and we need more troops and the libbys are jumping for joy…really? So it’s not really the issue of war, peace, death or money. The real issue is who comes up with it… freakin’ liberals are floppin’ around like fish out of water. And the media is just sitting there twiddling their thumbs. If McCain were in office, the economy would solely be his fault, the war in Afghanistan would be morally wrong and a detriment to our country, and Lil’ Rounds wouldn’t have made it this far on American Idol…just sayin..
Well I’ve had a wordpress account for sometime and have decided to migrate from here to there. I’ll probably still use this blog for mobile uploads (until i figure out how/if i can do it on wordpress). But don’t worry, I’ll make sure to let you know if I update this blog. It’s been real, it’s been fun but not real fun…actually it has been real fun. Check out the new blog already. Stop reading. Click here, no click here, no here, right here, click here, no here….
Well the rodeo has come to an end, and like clock work the protesters helped bring it to a close. Last year their big beef was that Tejano day wasn’t Tejano enough. You know, I just don’t get why they think they can even complain. This isn’t life or death, the rodeo is for entertainment. It’s meant to be fun, a time to eat, drink and be merry. So just go and enjoy yourself. I can’t believe they’re actually trying to play the race game with the rodeo.
This year their complaint is the rodeo committee/board is not represented enough by all races. Well I may be wrong, but I’m pretty sure that members earn their way to their spots after years of service and donations. If I walked up and demanded to be on the board I’d be denied, but wait…I’m white, how can this be!?!? Maybe I should protest the rodeo because there’s not enough young/full of ideas/cool people on the board. It’s not fair that I actually have to work for something. I went to college, earned a degree…where’s my freebie?
I’m sure Tejano day came about only because someone protested, and why not have a Tejano day? But now should there be a Rap/Hip Hop day? Celtic day? Canadian day? Sushi day? I mean honestly, where will it end? Where’s “Indie Rock” day? Why can’t Wilco or Iron & Wine be an artist at the Rodeo? Why is it only country music? Oh wait… it’s a RODEO! Leave it be!!
I think the thing that dissapoints me the most is the main person being interviewed on the news was a state senator. Really?!? As an elected official you think it’s appropriate to picket events? Real classy. Very distinguished. Bringing a lot of honor and respect to the senate chamber. I’m glad my tax dollars are being put to good use.
There are black, white, hispanic, liberal, conservative, religious, and atheist cowboys and cowgirls at the rodeo and one thing they all have in common are cowboys hats, pearl snap shirts, cowboy boots, jeans, spurs, livestock, beer (or whiskey) and country music. That’s what the rodeo is actually about. The rodeo is for the cowboys and cowgirls, and it’s for the kids who earn scholarships. Who cares if the musicians are only black, white, mexican, austrailian, etc. on a certain night. Why are people trying to make it about themselves? You don’t see me frequenting local rap concerts, and guess what…I’m not offended that rap music isn’t catering to me, it shouldn’t. You don’t see me at Tejano concerts, and guess what…I’m glad Tejano is there for its culture to enjoy.
I think there would actually be an argument if all the voluteers, workers and entertainers at the rodeo were all WASP’s but they’re not. It’d be different if all the vendors were all card carrying KKK members, but they’re not. So the board is comprised of a bunch of old white country bumpkins, so what. Does this mean we should start picketing every business in America who’s CEO is white? black? asian? hispanic? Or is it only a problem if they’re white? I don’t get it.
Honestly, I really don’t get it. I thought we’re all supposed to be loving to one another, and accept all. But it always seems a little one sided.
This is the city’s big rodeo, so just go and eat a turkey leg, have a bud, listen to music and relax. If you don’t like the music then don’t go. If you don’t like cowboy hats, don’t wear one. It’s called a rodeo, so don’t act surprised when you get a rodeo.
Jackson and I enjoyed a turkey burger for lunch today. Well he enjoyed his ketchup, I enjoyed the burger.
The college will be on spring break next week so I will also be missing from the web. We don’t have internet at the house yet, so I can’t really access the web except via my Blackjack 2. I can update Twitter too so that should that should change throughout the next week. One thing to check out is https://www.google.com/voice/about I’m not sure when it will be available to all, but I’m on the waiting list. Google is taking over the world!
Well, I’m officially making the switch from Blogger to WordPress. I’m sure this site will frequently change over the next few weeks as I play around with the design and layout.
Technology at its finest…
