Eolake, I hope you don't mind my copying this. But, it's too good to pass up.
A doctor was sitting in the living room of his home reading the paper one weekend day when his four-year-old son walked in. The man had left a few of his instruments on the couch. The child picked up his stethoscope and was examining it.
The man put down the paper and watched his son with much interest. "Look at that!" he thought to himself. "He wants to follow in my footsteps!"
The child put the stethoscope around his neck. "Look at that little doctor!" the man thought, beaming with pride and thinking whatever a child pretends to be, that's what he'll often grow up to be.
The child held the device to his mouth and spoke into it. "Welcome to McDonald's," he announced. "May I take your order?"
This blog contains the random thoughts of a guy named Tommy. We'll share thoughts on writing, photography and anything else I want, because it's my blog and not yours.
“If you think you’re too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room”.-- Anita Roddick
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sorry for my absence (not my fault though)
Maybe you've noticed that I haven't been posting lately. Of course this is sort of egotistical of me I guess, assumeing that there is anyone interested in reading my thoughts, etc... :-)
Oh well. So onto the excuse.. I have recently updated my web browser from Internet Explorer version 8 to version 9 and I didn't really connect the dots as to why I'm all of a sudden unable to post messages to the blog. I did some research today and have discovered that this is a problem a lot of people are having.
So you see, it really isn't my fault as I was just trying to stay up to date. Fortunately, I have more than one computer in the house and I had only updated the one. So, using this one I can again do my happy stuff.
Glad to be back.. :-)
Oh well. So onto the excuse.. I have recently updated my web browser from Internet Explorer version 8 to version 9 and I didn't really connect the dots as to why I'm all of a sudden unable to post messages to the blog. I did some research today and have discovered that this is a problem a lot of people are having.
So you see, it really isn't my fault as I was just trying to stay up to date. Fortunately, I have more than one computer in the house and I had only updated the one. So, using this one I can again do my happy stuff.
Glad to be back.. :-)
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Common Sense has passed away.
I received this as an e-mail this morning. I can't vouce for it's truth and accuracy, but the message is very clear...
An Obituary printed in the London Times - Interesting and sadly rather true
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
- Why the early bird gets the worm;
- Life isn't always fair;
- and Maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
I Know My Rights
I Want It Now
Someone Else Is To Blame
I'm A Victim
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
An Obituary printed in the London Times - Interesting and sadly rather true
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
- Why the early bird gets the worm;
- Life isn't always fair;
- and Maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
I Know My Rights
I Want It Now
Someone Else Is To Blame
I'm A Victim
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
Celebrate Pi day - It's today!
Did you know that today is National Pi Day, which is a celebration of mathematical Pi. You can even buy Pi stuff here.
And now you can listen to Pi being played musically. Great stuff!!
And now you can listen to Pi being played musically. Great stuff!!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Horsetail Fall in Yosemite - Wonderful
The video tells the entire story, here. I can't add anything more. Enjoy
Monday, March 7, 2011
Clark Little Photographer
I received an email this morning from a friend that contained some pictures taken by a photographer, Clark Little. They are absolutely amazing shots. I recommend that you visit his web site Clark Little Photography
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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