"Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"

It's about time the leaders of our country go back and look at the history of our country and decide what we, Ameicans, are all about. The pussy footing leaders of this country are going down the path of destruction for this great land and if they don't make some drastic changes in the near future, the nation as we know it, or more realistically, the nation as we knew it, won't exist for our next generation of citizens.

The key word is freedom for all in this country. Freedom for "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness," as our Declaration of Independence says. The freedom to practice religion on one's beliefs is paramount. This country was founded by people who departed their birth-lands so they could worship the God of their choice.

This country is being challenged once again by people (including countries and organizations) who do not cherish our nation's beliefs. The fact of the matter is that many of these organized groups want to see our way of life end and to get brutally frank, they want us DEAD. The want the destruction of our USA. They don't want people to have life, liberty and they sure don't want others to be happy. They want to dictate their beliefs on others, beliefs that do not give individuals freedom to live, make personal choices, and be happy. If you are a woman, you can be vioated of your human rights. If you are gay you can be vioated of your human rights. If your God is not their God you can be violated of your human rights. Many of these people would kill you for your beliefs. Does Nazi Germany ring a bell? How in any right mind can our leaders try to negotiate, work with, appease, and cower down to these groups? You are insane if you think you can work with these people.

What are the changes we, as a nation, must make?

Can't Do Better Than This (MOVIE)

Want to view a great romantic comedy? Greta Garbo and Melvin Douglas's Ninotchka (1939) is the ticket. Made in the year of some of the greatest films in history (W of Oz, Mr Smith Goes.., GWTW) this film is every bit as good and entertaining. Garbo shows that she can laugh and is not so stuffy and Melvin Douglas is always a favorite (some didn't like his choice for the movie). The Soviet Union banned this film at the time of its release. The lead character was based on the first female ambassador of the former Soviet Union.

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My Favorite From the Past: Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin has been a personal favorite since I was old enough to listen to great singers. I still enjoy his music and the movies he made. A very interesting person, Mr. Darin's life was filled with suprises, ups and downs, health issues, family issues, etc. A one and only, he was a great talent.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Darin

Egypt

The thugs that run the streets of Cairo, the ones that support President Mubarak, seem to be orchestrated by the Egyptian leader. These guys are now into beating and threatening Western journalists. In times of conflict of this sort it seems that we never have a shortage of bad guys that like to mix it up and do evil deeds. No matter the side, religious thugs, state supported thugs, no matter the country, Egypt, Sudan, Great Britain and such, disorder is the name of the game.

As our White House has stated today: "The White House is calling on the Egyptian government to immediately release any journalists who have been detained in the course of covering the country's political unrest, saying the "systematic targeting" of reporters is "totally unacceptable. The Obama administration strongly condemned the behavior of pro-government supporters, after a number of international journalists -- including Fox Business Network's Ashley Webster, and Fox News' Greg Palkot and Olaf Wiig -- were attacked, intimidated and in some cases jailed in Cairo. As pro- and anti-government demonstrators continue to clash, those covering the historic events have apparently become a target as well. The Obama administration claimed the acts were part of a concerted campaign."

Its time for our President to convey to President Mubarak and to the Egyptian Military that if he doesn't halt this sort of thuggery that the billions of dollars that we give that military will stop immediately. Evil is evil and if this continues the Muslim Brotherhood, with excuses, will become the most important player in Egypt and a real war between the Egyptian Military and the citizens will commence.

Shogun's A Great Place to Eat

Master of the Food

Chad (#2 son)

I was treated to a nice steak dinner at Shogun Steak House of Japan on my birthday about a week ago. One of my favorite places to eat, the steak is outstanding.

My 1st Post

My favorite lady-A life saver, Mrs. Carrington


I retired last week from the public school system that I have worked the past 37 years. I attended this same school system from grades k through 12 so in fact I have given 50 school cycles to this one system. It breaks down to 13 years as a student, 6 years as a teacher, and 31 years as building administrator with 29 as an elementary principal.

The breakdown is as follows:
1958-1965 Elementary student at Gatewood (grades k-6)
1966-1971 Classen Junior/Senior High (grades 7-12) Graduate CHS 1971
From 1971 through 1977 I attended Oklahoma City University (BA 1974, MAT 1977)
1974-1977 5th Grade Teacher at Green Pastures 5th Year Center (James Daniels-Prin)
1978-1979 5th Grade Teacher at North Highlands 5th Year Center (Buffy Brewer- Principal 1978, Myrna Moore-Principal 1979)
1980 Acting Assistant Principal Willow Brook Elementary (Bernice Miller-Prin)
1981 Lead Teacher Kaiser Elementary School (through November)
1981 Assistant Principal Moon Middle School (Dick Vrooman-Principal)
1982 Teaching Principal Riverside Elementary School
1983-1988 Principal Mark Twain Elementary School
1989-1997 Principal North Highland Elementary School
1998-2011 Principal Robert E. Lee Elementary School