Grandpa terrorizes the Kids!

Sep. 30, 2008 Posted in Comments

The reasons that Grandfathers (grandpa) terrorize children are simple and practical. One, it gets their attention. Two, it shifts their focus to you. Three it causes them to be unsure of what is going to happen next. Consequently, they are now in a receptive mood.

I feel that grandpas must help our kids overcome the instant gratification patterns society attempts to program into them.

Children are not idiots! They do a mighty good job of raising their parents. If you want to feed them myths about the Easter bunny, Santa Claus, or the tooth fairy, even Halloween; they will happily oblige you. The prime lesson they take away from all of that is that you lied! No, wonder they never received the gifts they wanted. Parents want to buy clothes, shoes not the good stuff like toys!

So, if a successful relationship between grandpa and tommy is going to develop, someone must be in charge. It is preferable that the person in charge is the Grandpa. Children have quickly learned to tune out anything or a person they don't want to listen to. Don't fall into the educational rationale that children are little understanding adults. That we must reason with them. Children may have the faces of angels but they are pure evil. A baby is the classic definition of human nature. Give me what I want, when I want, how I want and standby!

When the children are over, playing in the kitchen, a glass breaks on the floor. Upon investigation of how or what happened. I find that the darlings are lying to me or Idon'tknow is a person's name.

Children want to learn and learning is easy and all around them. Most adults have stopped seeing the world through the eyes of a child.
"How come you don't drive fast like daddy?" Tommy asks.
"A man needs to know his limitations!" I reply.
"There was I time was faster and stronger than your dad. But, you slow down as you age." I growl.
"You know, your dad was once as old as you are doing the same things." Though you might do them better. Show the kid where food comes from, not the supermarket. Also tell him or her to keep their mouth shut and learn when you take them somewhere. They can ask any questions when we leave. They need to see that poverty is an equal opportunity keeper downer. Poverty creates victims!

At some point the child figures out that you are old. (smile) Basically, that you are the one to go to the next place after death. You will have a conversation about religion, God and gods. Kids will obey you for three reasons:

1. Fear
2. Respect
3. They always have.

I live for the moments when my son asks me, "Did I ever do that?"

"Yep", I reply.

"Why?" he queries.

I always figured you were brain damaged, but you out grew it!

Children ask questions, many questions, incessant questions until you learn to call a timeout.

"Why is the sky blue?" Tommy asks

"You have something against blue?" I reply.

This causes the boy to reflect and formulate mental questions for later. One dimension of learning is memorization or as Tommy puts it, remembering in the first place. Mnemonics is a good tool for a child to learn. It is easy to teach and fun to do. Why wife tells him what's on her grocery list and he and I go get it.

When I stop for ice cream or soda he always reminds me "This is not on the list."

"I always tell him that not what I heard."

Stay tuned for part II, The Kid Is crazy!!

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What Recession?

Apr. 3, 2008 Posted in Comments

I drove through Greensboro checking out fast food restruants. They are still in business and have customers. Crime is increasing in Greensboro. People losing jobs are also increasing. Savings rate of the public has declined. Mass media outlets are trumpeting the call that “Recession is here!” What is really happening is that people are suddenly wondering if they better keep some money at home instead of spending it. The sub-prime scandal demonstrates that no one is watching the store. If you are the seller you will be bailed out. Good luck to you if you are the public buyer.

Newspapers writers seldom understand economics or business. They couldn't guess correctly what the economy is doing and why! Their eyes glaze over when they see a stock chart. Making money is dull if you are not a rock star or Hollywood celebrity. Wall Street is a dull place for suits there is nothing cool happening there!

I wish our currency were backed by gold not the the good will of the politicians. I yearn for the days when it wasn't immoral to make a profit if you were in business. Is there something wrong with making more money than I need? Do you know what country owns the United States of America? It is not the USA! Our treasury notes and bonds are in the hands of someone.

Saudi Arabia claims to have x amount of oil reserves. They pump out so many barrels of oil a year based on that. Reduce the number of barrels of oil and the price rises. Increase the amount of oil barrels in the market and the price falls. Suppose the estimate is wrong! If I were the oil minister I would want to pump fewer barrels of oil and be paid more for each barrel. Which means that oil prices are going to rise until we can replace Saudi's oil contribution.

If congress was serious about oil, and pollution. 50 mph cars driving in the city would be available now. I don't care what the engine is as long as it is not internal combustion requiring an oil product. Right now electric cars seem to be the way to go. Yet, Congress is pushing ethanol fueled vehicles. Which are dependent on oil. Ethanol gas will use more farm corn and energy to produce it than just buying oil instead. By the way how long will an ethanol car last and its mileage rating. The consumer understands that the problem will be solved by other countries than the USA. They are willing to wait awhile for the best solution. It is not available from a US company. How much oil have the political candidates wasted flying around the country to win delegates?

As an American citizen I find it difficult to recall when a Senator or Congressman ever did something right by me. When will the Social Security slush fund stop funding the USA general treasury? When will Congress put back the money it spent. As a citizen I know I paid and I didn't spend it, so don't come after me to put more money in that endless hole.

Command and control issues are bubbling up within the armed services. To wit, Taiwan received several nuclear trigger devices instead of the batteries it ordered. Taiwan is not supposed to have the A-bomb or to be supplied one by us. Air Force planes are being loaded with live nuclear devices without the crews being told. Lately, there have been stories of our military shooting civilians. The enemy doesn't have an army with a uniform any child, women, or man may serve in it and attack our forces. I don't want to see our forces reduced to volunteer targets for the enemy so some reporter can't write about a civilian being killed.

As we head toward summer remember to keep the shiny side up and water your grass on collection days. The city has not informed me whether it is the green or brown can collection day that you can water your lawn on. I have yet to figure out why giving them half of my recyclables and paying the same amount is a savings to a home owner? But then this is from the same people who invented the rain tax (really a run off tax) that I have to pay whether it rains even when we are in a drought! Don't believe these people are going to produce cost savings for you. Which is cheaper commercial pickup or the City of Greensboro?

The statue of General Nathaniel Greene looks good in the picture I have seen of it. Will the city mint any coins of the General? Will there be a tax relief day this year? Will the person or organization in charge of Greensboro stand up and be recognized for some questions.

What lawsuits are pending?

Who is responsible for them?

When will they be fired?

Will Mitch's management style continue?

Will the city fund the minimum wage act for all employers within the city limits?

Is there a tax that the council of Greensboro won't support or that the board of education won't recommend?

Will the secret meetings of our officials continue away from the public?

It is obvious that we need a representative at those meetings and it is not the elected officials!

I think it is time to select our public officials in Greensboro just like we select jury members. The salary is cheaper. They could not do worse than current officials! They are not entrenched in the political party system. They might even know right from wrong. A concept that so far appears to elude our city manager and district attorney. Is there a home for wayward Greensboro officials? Of course, there is, it is called JAIL.

It is good to note that there is life in the city's downtown district on Friday and Saturday nights. Not an ugly lady in sight or a club not worthy of its name. Thank God for digital cameras. Now if we can prevent the powers that be from shutting down the downtown in order to build another garage the downtown might thrive.

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Marriage Part II

Apr. 2, 2008 Posted in Comments

What do you need to know about your spouse before you marry them or commit a boo boo?

Or

What the heck are you marrying this person for?

Is your spouse of the proper sex? Yes, there used be two but there are more than two today. In other words, male, female, female desiring to be a male, and male desiring to be a female.

Could you care less if you have sex with your spouse? If that is the case something is wrong. if you are not excited about having sex with your spouse or maybe you don't like sex!

Whose paying for what in this marriage? Who pays what bill, all bills, any bills. How does one make a bill that is agreeable to both of you.

What happens to the remaining money after the bills are paid? Hint who gets to spend it or save it.

Which one of you is going to be earning a paycheck? If the answer is neither look elsewhere. If only one of you is making a paycheck. Then the dictator has been selected. Are you happy? If yes good, if no negotiate before marriage. If both then decide what to do with surplus money. Expenses always deem to rise to meet income. Try to live off of the biggest paycheck banking the other one for the future. It also means you have a cushion for when only one of you is working. Don't spend money you don't have to spend!

Where are you going to live babe? Apartment, house, condominium, rent, lease, or buy. Whose furniture what is going to be kept. What happens to keepsakes?

Do you expect to change your spouse? Please don't because then the spouse won't be the person you married. The real reason is that spousal change seldom happens no matter how hard you try.

Do you think there will be no arguments? You are starry eyed. You are going to fight like cats and dogs. Can you give as well as take? You better be able to as well as your spouse.

Does this spouse of yours know how to press your buttons? No, I am not talking about nipples. The spouse knows how to make you happy, cry, laugh, orgasm and comfort you. This is a key item.

Do you fear or are afraid of your spouse? Yes, run don't walk to the exit!

Is your spouse someone like you? Yes, walk to the nearest exit. Self-love leaves little room for someone else.

Children? When, how many, who takes care of them, can you afford kids, do you want kids? Don't jump the boat with the belief that kids will fix, improve or secure love between you and your spouse. Pets are cheaper than kids and have fewer legal problems.

Does your spouse love your mother? It would be unusual if they do. Since they are not related. Relationships can be built but not ordered. Your spouse does not have to love your mother in order to please you.

Who is in charge? The last one standing assuming that there were survivors. Someone can be bossy. Someone hates to be in charge. I just want to know that you will take care of it. It is my way or the highway. Make the adjustment up front or don't get married. The spouse does not always have to be in charge but no one likes surprises.

Are you easy to buy a gift for? If not why are getting married. Your spouse is not a mind reader. They give you what they want you have. Most often they don't mind being told what you like or don't like. No one likes to be ordered to buy a gift. Even Jesus Christ doesn't get gifts on his birthday!

Can you get along with your spouse's habits? The odds are poor that you can break the habit. You did not sign up to be a mother or father to your spouse.

Can you live with the opposite sex spouse? Now, would you live with your spouse? Are you aware that your spouse is tamper proof? Hopefully it is a difference you love, and brings hilarity to your life as well as joy. We all don't have to be the same.

There is no how-to manual for marriage? You are expected to be able to talk (discuss) not sarcastically
cut your spouse. Then you must listen as well as look. You won't get 100% of what you want since you didn't create the universe. Find out if you can negotiate before you get married. You and your spouse are expected to create the how-to manual for marriage.

Can you stand pain? Accidents happen because we are not masters of the universe or of ourselves. If it happens while you were behind the wheel – you're responsible. Ask for forgiveness you might be surprise at how sweet it is. If your spouse is behind the wheel forgive! We are not talking about cars or abuse here.

A marriage can not extend to three adults? True, only husband and wife no third parties allowed. Don't let someone else test drive your marriage off the road.

Children? They are evil, will break your heart, destroy your treasured keepsakes, never know who did anything, there is a creature named “I don't know.” Example: "Who knocked the plate of the dining table?" "I don't know. " The kid is your only child and the only one in the room. So you still want one! Children are not your gods to be worshiped. Spouses need to establish the ground rules and priorities.

Wedded bliss? It will never happen! Y ou can establish happiness, a joy, and a love of many colors but damn it is hard work!

Spend more time on what you understand versus what you don't and what must be done now versus later. Get promises from your spouse upfront preferably in writing, sealed with a kiss, bearing signature of spouse with a date certain, stating the asset exchange and renumeration plus interest and your basis. If not, kick em to the curb.

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