Working on Zen Garden

#1 Beach in the USA

Nice Boat

Hello boys and girls. Its Saturday and a cloudy day out. Yesterday was a mellow day and frankly, I am enjoying them more and more. I guess being 50 induces some life changes like my weight starting to rise like pop N Fresh dough. I think I am gonna have to start walking to work or get a cheap bike since my metabolism is slowing down (Thought I would miss that life change) Well, I am at least still healthy and for this I am thankful.

Cute Cat at Sailing Store

GPS Map

Ned got his boat repair completed and today we plan to go sailing. I hope to have good video of that experience of this.  Yesterday morning, I assisted in the creation of a Zen Garden. A truck came by and dumped the stones at 9 am and then we smoothed out the stone. Its looking good. We went to Siera Beach and it was a HUGE beach. They have large concession stands which serve food and beer. They EVEN let you bring the beer to the beach. Man what a difference  from every other beach I have been to. I did hear that there are moves to ban beer on the beach since some drunk fools killed a woman jogging 3 weeks ago. Always the fools who make it worse for the rest of us. We then went back home and had a cookout.

A nice Viea

Feb 23rd: Anna Maria Island

A nice employee at the Cool Store

Ned's Boad

Well, Yesterday I went to Anna Maria Island on the Gulf Coast. Man, the Ocean was cool and I could swim in it. The sun was setting on the same side as the ocean which was pretty cool. We went to a cute shopping area and I went to the coolest little store. It's called Backalley (Wild Treasures for Funky Souls.) There was the typical tourist stuff but they had a little bar and I was able to enjoy a few beers while my friend did some window shopping.

Downtown Sarasota

The owner was real cool and asked me what I thought of Santorium. She did not like the Florida Gov too much. He is a bald right-wing fool, I agreed. Later, we went to a place called the Cock N Bull. They had 400 different beers on display and the pizza was not so bad. I am having some leftovers right now along with my can of Heineken. We are now awaiting

A Nice Trip

The 1st Hooters in Clearwater FL

At Spring Training

Cool Suspension Bridge

8 Miles High

I am up at my friend's house. The flight went smoothly via Southwest. I saw the Phillies Spring Training Park called Brighthouse Field. I missed the Phillies practice but it was cool to check out the area which includes the Carpenter complex. On the way to the Spring Training complex, I saw the very fist Hooters. Yup, that place.They just renovated and have a tourist store. It was funny for sure. I saw the coolest sunset at the sailing club my friends are a member of. The water is a greenish blue that you don't see on the jersey shore.  Well that's all forks

"Computer:OFF"

I recently showed off how I turn on and off my kitchen light in my apartment. My friend was duly inpressed as you see by his comments below

It turns out that the company that makes the IntellaVoice dimmer also makes a StarTrek version: http://vossystems.com/productstartrek.htm In the StarTrek version, you say things like "Computer: Lights at 50 percent" and "Computer: Disengage Lights" and it has real sound from the StarTrek computer (TV series version). "Engage Auxilliary Lights" turns on the night light.

That is too funny!!! The perfect gift for your Trekky Friend. I can feel like Captain Kirk and my apartment is the Star Ship Enterprise. Boy, I would impress a woman at a Star Trek Convention when I brought her home and/or I would make my friends and family worry that I have gone over the deep end. Way too funny. Thanks bro for sharing that. Here is another DEMO of this high-end technology! Have a great day my friends!

GOP just goes further to the right

I just can't believe how the GOP just goes further to the right. I mean, where is it going to end? I think the base (or a part of it) just CAN'T handle a black president. They are willing to say ANYTHING and throw ANYTHING at President Obama. Anger is their gateway to try to get working class whites and the "independent" voter blinded. Blinded to the fact that President Obama is the ONLY adult in the room. My friend Dave commented on the Daily Kos Blog and shared this Paul Krugman classic.

Why Mitt Sucks!!

Take it away Bill!!

Political Insanity

OUCH!! MY HEAD HURTS!!

I have been wanting to get my act together enough to just comment on today's Republican Party and their candidates. Now that I have curtains, I can proceed with this screed! Cause I feel the need that is not being satisfied with the media or anyplace elese for that matter...but I digress..My big head hurts and I need it bad!
 I am just stupefied that BIRTH CONTROL of all Fu*%ing issues is now controversial. I mean didn't we as a society come to a consensus that birth control and contraception is GOOD THING??
Oh but NO,  because President Obama is calling for birth control to be paid for by private insurance we have jackasses telling women to put aspirin between their legs. Well, for the love of my dear Grandmother, what the hell is going on here? Why is the media not calling them out on this shit?
I mean Rick Santorum is questioning the ENTIRE concept of public education and he is the F-ing FRONT RUNNER in the Republican primary.
Help me give them some meds please or I just need to beg them to take mine!!
I mean the Republican primary voter goes though the man of the month club like some go though flirting or speed-dating (I never did the speed dating thing).  I mean it went Trump, Buchanan, Perry,  Gingrich,  and now Rick Santorum. I mean PLLEEEEESSEE....!! Stop this merry-go-round, I want to get off.......to Florida and go  to Spring Training.

Well, this rant about the politics of this 2012 is just  minor league compared to this on written by Jim Wright and his blog Stonkettle Station. He goes off on this Republican field in most descriptive way and with colorful and exciting use of the English language without getting laid! Here is just part of this funny and spot on remarks:

The absurd amount of paint-chip eating, baboon faced, nose picking, dimwitted verbal diarrhea in this election season is fast approaching a level of frothy double-thinking stupidity that even an avowed political junkie like yours truly finds simply astounding. During the Super Bowl, an American icon narrates a commercial about optimism and bringing jobs back to a depressed American city and buying a Chrysler – and the noose and torch waving extremists led by Karl Rove go absolutely monkey shit, accusing Clint Eastwood, Clint The Man With No Name Eastwood for fuck’s sake, of shilling for President Obama and being anti-American. Clint Eastwood. Because, optimism, you see, is obviously a communist plot by Muslim Bilderberg Illuminati to save one of the largest remaining American industries and a couple million jobs in the Midwest in order to destroy capitalism, kill Jesus, bring about the New World Order, and turn our internal organs into a tasty nacho cheese flavored paste, or something, maybe, I’m a little hazy on the details, whatever. The important thing is that only gun lovin’ war mongerin’ Jesus humping rightwing extremists can be patriots. Optimism equals Liberalism equals terrorism, that’s a tip from Homeland Security, kids, write it down. Also, Clint Eastwood obviously hates the Jesus and he’s probably gay, somebody check the bumper of his Prius for a Jebus Fish. (Aside: you ever notice how Karl Rove bears a really striking physical resemblance Major Toht, the creepy Gestapo guy from the first Indiana Jones movie? What? I’m just saying it’s a weird coincidence is all. No, no, never mind, I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about). Republican Funnyman Mitt Romney condemned Obama’s bailout of Detroit, but then immediately explained how he, himself, as president no less, wouldn’t have let “automakers be liquidated” – despite personally penning a piece in the November 2008 New York Times entitled (and I quote) “Let Detroit Go Bankrupt” (and I unquote). Everybody clear on that? If Obama bails out Detroit, it’s anti-American socialist cheese making with ass-buggery by Clint Eastwood. But if Romney, the guy who made two hundred million dollars by liquidating companies and who specifically said in writing that automakers should go bankrupt but now says he was just kidding, ha ha, if he says he would have bailed out Detroit, well, sir, that’s, um, well, not socialism. I guess it depends on why you bailed out Detroit. Do it to save two million American blue collar jobs, it’s socialism. Do it to make grotesquely rich CEOs and white collar venture capitalists even more grossly richer, it’s double-plus extra special American cheeseburgers with sparkly bald eagles on top shooting red white and blue bottle rockets out of their assholes while the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders sing a Country and Western version of God Bless America. Remember, folks, ObamaCare = OMFG! Nazis! RomneyCare = uh, well, ur, OMFG! Look over there! Clint Eastwood is totally ass raping Jesus! And he hates puppies! And white people! It’s Twue! When it comes to oral gymnastics, Mitt Romney is far more gifted than Linda Lovelace ever was. If politics doesn’t work out for him, he should seriously consider hardcore porn. For Romney, it’s basically the same thing and you don’t have to wear a tie – unless it’s the Horny Governor and the Nympho Intern script. Yesterday, Congressional Conservatives just gave up. John Boehner threw in the towel. Fuck it. Fine. Keep your stupid un-American payroll tax cuts. Fine, just fine. Make Jesus cry. Jerks. Whatever. Stupid voters. Boehner himself was nearly in tears because congressional republicans, after fighting tooth and nail for tax breaks for the wealthiest 2% of Americans, were being blamed for wanting to raise Social Security withholdings on the middle class. Boehner felt it was just so monumentally unfair of Democrats to take advantage of the Republicans’ clearly stated position during an election year, because, of course, Boehner himself would never ever do such a thing. No Sir. Nope. Never. The Speaker shouldn’t have worried, like my friend up above there are still plenty of loyal Kool-Aid drinkers. Take Douglas the Yahoo Commenter: Obama doesn't want to help the MIDDLE CLASS , he wants to GIVE MORE to the LEECHES !!! [sic] Apparently we’re now defining leeches as those Americans (and non-Americans) who have jobs and pay taxes. See, what we are in point of fact talking about here, by definition, are payroll tax breaks. Payroll tax breaks. Payroll. Pay. Roll. Payroll tax breaks. The idea is you get less taken out of your paycheck (an amount equal to about one small tank of gas per month if you want to get specific about it). Generally, you have to have a job to get a paycheck in order to have FICA withheld. We’re now calling those people “leeches,” please note the change and use the term appropriately in official communication.

Now That is political commentary we can use. Great and funny as hell
'I now must go to sleep and dream of more  pleasurable things that will come my way assuming I do not do a brain fart and go "OOPS" like Rick Perry!! Its time to go.

The Weekend at Home

Umm.. Curtains

Good day my peeps. This weekend I just stayed in Philly. I really did need to be stationary, since I have been driving here and there and seemingly everywhere. Friday night saw a cool movie called Kairo. Saturday Pat and I drove out to Valley Forge to fly his RC Plane but alas, the field was way too crowded for Pat's comfort. I then took both of us though a tour of Wynnewood. That was fun and the day was so sunny. After Wynnewood,we chilled

My Brother at Wes's House

at his house and I took a power nap and my brother Mike then arrived from Maryland to hang out. We talked and had a beer or two and

Mike and Wes

then went over to Wes's house for dinner. Emily and Paul were there and I got to see Wes's daughter Samantha. I learned about what a merkin is and that was pretty funny. Dinner was at 10 and it was quite yummy. It was a good time. Crashed at Wes's house for the evening and

then Mike and I did some errands. We went to Lowes and IKEA to get stuff so I could FINALLY hang my curtains and hang pictures on my bare walls. We put photos and my Widener Masters Diploma as well. Wes, let me know when you can pick up the Bed Bath and Beyond item.
I finished walking Mike's dogs as well! Now time to sleep

A Visit to Owen Road

Yesterday Saturday Feb 18th I took a friend to visit my childhood home on Owen Road in Wynnewood Pa. It was a mild February day and it was pretty cool. Please enjoy the visit! Have a good week!

Cool Narberth House

421 Owen is to the Right

421 Owen Sign

At Back Yard with 70's Effect

Rest Stop for Tourists

370 Aubrey Road

I like Moves..

Its been awhile since I wrote. This computer seemed to have died. The green on light was on but I had a blank screen. Well, I just let it run out of battery. When the battery had run out I then put the AC adapter in and WOW it booted right up. Cool! What was up with that?? Well, I quickly backed up my files. I only

A Scene from "Kairo"

had to back up Jan and Feb photos. I had saved the rest. Ahh good to have the laptop back.

Blue Dolphin

Last night Pat and watched "Kairo" a Japanese thriller. It was real suspenseful and way out there. The plot is is follows:

The plot centers on ghosts invading the world of the living via the Internet. The film is a philosophical exploration into the alienation and loneliness of modern existence due to technology. Communication breakdown and isolation are the main themes of the film. The film features two parallel story lines.

This Says it All

Well, today I am going to walk Mike's dogs and floy with Pat. The last week was tiring. Tues night I checked out Dirty Franks and the Blue Dolphin. I have not been to the Blue Dolphin since 1981. I first went there to meet a friend who I got to know though the Fred Waring Choral Music Workshop in August of 1980. Anyway, the rest of the week I watched 2 French films. One was called "Lila Says"It was very sensual but it ends in the most messed up way. Pat and I both liked it alot.
The outlet to the fridge went out and well had to take everything out. Thank GOD I had not gone shopping yet and did not lose too much. 
Well, I am off from work this Monday. Plan to chill out and get warm. That will be a good trip for me. Time to get away from here and from myself. Just be mellow and moderate....

Jon Stewart Nails It!!

He calls out the self-righteous jerks that compare Obama's health care reform with Nazi Persecution.

In Pa, It's the Year of the Bible

Yes, its true. So while NJ Legislators try to work on Marriage Equality, on January 28th, the Pa Legislature declares 2012 The Year of the Bible. You don't believe me? Read on:

the PA House decided it made sense to declare 2012 the “Year of the Bible”—and unanimously passed a resolution doing just that, 193-0. The resolution, primarily sponsored by state Rep. Rick Saccone, of Allegheny and Washington Counties, is about a page long and according to some bloggers, is probably a violation of Church and State. And if not, it should be. Here’s an excerpt:

WHEREAS, Deeply held religious convictions springing from the 
holy scriptures led to the early settlement of our country; and

WHEREAS, Biblical teachings inspired concepts of civil 
government that are contained in our Declaration of Independence
 and the Constitution of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Many of our great national leaders, among them
 President Washington, President Jackson, President Lincoln,
 President Wilson and President Reagan, paid tribute to the 
influence of the Bible in our country’s development, as 
exemplified by the words of President Jackson that the Bible is 
“the rock on which our Republic rests”; and

WHEREAS, The history of our country clearly illustrates the
 value of voluntarily applying the teachings of the scriptures in 
the lives of individuals, families and societies; and…

You get the idea. All your favorite Philly pols, like Reps. Taylor, Josephs, O’Brien and the Boyles signed onto this. As noted at Americans United, “One of the great ironies of this situation is that Pennsylvania was founded as a refuge for those seeking religious tolerance. In his “holy experiment,” William Penn famously welcomed religious dissenters of many different stripes to his colony. He thought God, not government, was the ‘only Lord of Conscience.’”

Now some of our local Representatives are saying they did not mean to vote for this insipid bill. As Rick Perry said not so long ago: "OOPS"

Now there is a move afoot to repeal this bill. Ahh election year politics. Those Republicans, they are tricky. They are EVEN going to use birth control as a way to rile up folk just long enough to sneek in Mr. 1% Mitt Romney. Geez.

Last Weekend

The Tooth

The Weather was Frightful

Sat Breakfast

Well, this past weekend was similar to last weekend with some good ole American drama. First off, Thursday AM, my crown popped out while eating Raisin Bran. I was gonna drive to Millville to get it fixed. When, I saw the traffic, I muttered "F-it all!! and just went home. A friend called me and the dental topic came up and she gave me a name of a dentist in downtown Philly. I called and he had an opening for the NEXT day (Friday) at NOON! He was decent but I would have to pay upfront and he wants to do a whole lot a stuff to my crappy teeth. I drove down to Vineland last night and stayed with friend.  It was very instructional for me. least  Think I need to return to being a blogging geek Shit this crap writes itself man.   ! ?I can't stand when folks try to make me feel guilty. I am not gonna respond. My Sister thought it was pretty bad too!!

Liz and Carl

Looking Good

Chillin Sunday

K's Wall

The following are the thoughts I shared  I thought if anyone would get it, it would be you. I am ok. Just going though that life change stuff. I am done visiting  after tomorrow for awhile. Visiting friends in Sarasota Fly from the 22 to the 26. That will be good I went to the Levoy Gala good friends in Millville. This will be good for me. I think I am one of the FEW men in the earth to meet a woman in a hotel room and NOT have sex... Got to monetize my freakishness:) Its a sad thing when it ends. I will carry that forever but it does not change my choice. Friends will be lost and so will intimacy f

Tech Memories

Old printer

I was on Facebook and a friend was talking about how technology has advanced. I really sucked at typing in 8th grade:( Our teacher was Ms. Romanofsky. She was hard but she managed to teach me though my thick skull. Typing class in 1976 at Ardmore Jt High Now everybody types. How many know the home row? Remember the way the old FAX paper would curl up?? Remember when restaurants would BRAG that you could FAX your order. That was the email of its day. How about the computer of 1985?? When you deleted a file, you REALLY DELETED a file. I once on a Friday afternoon deleted a donor list that I had worked on for 2 weeks. I was working for the Pa State Democratic Party at the time. I just wanted to cry!! Well, I lost that job 2 week later. I will NEVER forget that, Yup, writing papers in high school was torture. It was easier in grad school in 2003 with a computer and the Internet to fill the mind with research etc. I think I would have gone nuts with correction ribbon and white out. Yup fresh mimeograph paper had a smell that was hard to forget. Remember having to pay $10 bucks a page to get your paper typed?

Crowned: A Gentleman's Story

Driving towards Grey Ferry

Flight Simulator

My Computer at Pat's

Today was pretty good after a crown popped out while having some raisin bran this morning. I went to work as usual  and then I was going to drive to Millville to my dentist down there by 5:40pm. Well, that plan went flat sine the traffic on Chestnut Street to enter the Expressway was HORRIBLE. I bailed out and called the dentist postpone the appointment. After that I got a call from a friend living in West Philly. I have not spoken to her for a bit. She mentioned her dentist when I told her what I was up too. Well I called this dentist at  5:30 pm and got an appointment for 12 Noon Tomorrow! Now I don't have to wait till next Tuesday. I do have pay $150 up front since this dentist is not "in network" Will see how his Dr. Dubin is tomorrow before I depart to a new and exciting weekend starts 
Well, Tomorrow I go to my new dentist since my crown popped out eating cereal.

Let's Hope This Can be Salvaged

Tomorrow nite I meet a Facebook friend for the 2nd time while visiting earth. I will be escaping to be away from everything and I will drop by before crashing in Millville for the night before the the next Saturday night. Sunday I will take care of personal business
At least that is the plan.You know everyone likes a man with a plan...Right??

Feb 8 to 9th 2012

My Car Last Night

At Dr Office Yesterda

Last Night

My Plant

Hello. Today is Thursday. While eating Raisin Bran a crown just fell out, so it looks like a trip to the dentist. DAMN. Yesterday we had a little snow that was cute. This winter has been a relief complained to the last 4 years.Went to the Dr Office and it went well. He does have some impressive credentials.  Its now sunny outside and tonite, I hope to do stuff around the apt. Tomorrow night, I am off to an adventure and Sat, I go to a Gala and see some friends.

Closer to Marrage Equaity

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Hawkwind: Hurry On Sundown 1969

I was randomly checking out websites and found this song on the blog 21st Century Rebel and I liked this tune. Enjoy it. Its nice and long.

A Walk to Work

I had to walk to work Monday and saw some interesting sights!!

50th and Market

45 and Ludlow Streets

Ludlow St