Could it be- is it possible-- are those pink blossoms I see on the tree in front of my balcony.
I could do a Spring Dance- some kind of silly jumping around to some kind of silly music- sipping a good wine.
I can not wait for the tree to fully blossom- it brings back good memories for me of happier times.
Could be, may be- it is-- welcome to my world pink blossoms.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Friday, December 17, 2010
Mike Steele and the liberal media
I am a registered Democrat.
I am not a big fan of Mike Steele the current head of the RNC.
Recently Jon Stewart portrayed a skit of Steele gaffs and a racial stereotyped Sesame Street of a Steppin Fetchit like character, portraying Mr. Steele.
If the conservative media had portrayed Obama in such a matter all Hell would have broken loose.
If the media had jumped on Obama's ignorance on the number of states in this country(he thinks there are 57), or his lack of knowledge of what a pun is supposed to be, or even worse- his mispronouncing of the word "corpsman".-- Obama pronounced it as corpseman three times, all Hell would have broken loose.
I saw no comedy skits about these gaffs.
Where is the media.
I say better a buffoon in the RNC than in the White House.
I am not a big fan of Mike Steele the current head of the RNC.
Recently Jon Stewart portrayed a skit of Steele gaffs and a racial stereotyped Sesame Street of a Steppin Fetchit like character, portraying Mr. Steele.
If the conservative media had portrayed Obama in such a matter all Hell would have broken loose.
If the media had jumped on Obama's ignorance on the number of states in this country(he thinks there are 57), or his lack of knowledge of what a pun is supposed to be, or even worse- his mispronouncing of the word "corpsman".-- Obama pronounced it as corpseman three times, all Hell would have broken loose.
I saw no comedy skits about these gaffs.
Where is the media.
I say better a buffoon in the RNC than in the White House.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Same old song and dance
There seems to be whole lot of people running for office this year.
Everyone thinks we need change-everyone offers new hope.
Where have I heard this before.
I have not seen or heard any specifics about what these candidates are going to do to change things.
They brag about their involvement in various social causes, their membership in numerous clubs, which is all fine and dandy-- but to quote Sean Connery in the "Untouchables"--"Now what are you going to do???"
I do not see the current crop of incumbents winning my vote for relection, yet I see no reason to vote for the new candidates seeking to replace them.
Give me a reason people-give me a reason.
Everyone thinks we need change-everyone offers new hope.
Where have I heard this before.
I have not seen or heard any specifics about what these candidates are going to do to change things.
They brag about their involvement in various social causes, their membership in numerous clubs, which is all fine and dandy-- but to quote Sean Connery in the "Untouchables"--"Now what are you going to do???"
I do not see the current crop of incumbents winning my vote for relection, yet I see no reason to vote for the new candidates seeking to replace them.
Give me a reason people-give me a reason.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Where to find a great pizza
There are a lot of pizza joints in the Silver Spring area. Some are good, some are great and some are not worth the effort.
I recently discovered a brand new pizza joint that has become my favorite-- the name of the place is "Flippin Pizza".
It is close to perfection- the crust is perfect, the toppings good, the price is right and the employees are very friendly.
The only bad thing is they do not deliver.
I now have three favorites-- 1. FlippinPizza
2. The Kabob House in Kensington
3. Armands.
Why not Dominos. or Papa Johns or Z Pizza and Pizza Hut.
Dominos and Papa Johns-- poor customer service.
Z Pizza and Pizza Hut- well one year later I am still waiting for my delivery.
So check out my suggestions and send me your opinions. If you have any favorites, let me know-- we can have a poll and perhaps a pizza eating contest to determine the best.
Good Day!
I recently discovered a brand new pizza joint that has become my favorite-- the name of the place is "Flippin Pizza".
It is close to perfection- the crust is perfect, the toppings good, the price is right and the employees are very friendly.
The only bad thing is they do not deliver.
I now have three favorites-- 1. FlippinPizza
2. The Kabob House in Kensington
3. Armands.
Why not Dominos. or Papa Johns or Z Pizza and Pizza Hut.
Dominos and Papa Johns-- poor customer service.
Z Pizza and Pizza Hut- well one year later I am still waiting for my delivery.
So check out my suggestions and send me your opinions. If you have any favorites, let me know-- we can have a poll and perhaps a pizza eating contest to determine the best.
Good Day!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
The State and County Budget
The song is getting old. Maryland faces massive deficits, Montgomery County faces massive deficts etc. etc.
Despite the yearly whinning and moaning of our elected leaders the problems remain the same.
Well let me make some suggestions--
1). Raise the alcohol tax.
2). Enforce a sales tax on internet transactions- The Institute for State Studies predicts that Maryland could add an additional $600 million in revenue to its coffers.
3). Charge a $2.00 fee on all Western Union and Moneygram money transfers .
4). Sell of the Ride -On system to private investors and get the drivers and other related personnel off the public payrolls.
5).Reduce salaries of all elected officials by 10%.
6). Eliminate all perks and benefits of elected officials. They are public servants not public royalty.
7) . Put a freeze on teachers salaries.
8). Have all public employees contribute more to their pensions.
9). Sell off all county and state owned properties- this includes office buildings, parking lots and anything else that one can think of.
10). Eliminate the Corporate tax and encourage more business to move to the County and hire only County residents.
11). Make tutition to State universities, colleges and Community Colleges tax deductible.
12). Charge non- citizens a $5.00 fee for drivers licenses.
12). Make state and county aid only available to citizens.
These are a few ideas that can raise revenue for the state and county. I welcome others.
Despite the yearly whinning and moaning of our elected leaders the problems remain the same.
Well let me make some suggestions--
1). Raise the alcohol tax.
2). Enforce a sales tax on internet transactions- The Institute for State Studies predicts that Maryland could add an additional $600 million in revenue to its coffers.
3). Charge a $2.00 fee on all Western Union and Moneygram money transfers .
4). Sell of the Ride -On system to private investors and get the drivers and other related personnel off the public payrolls.
5).Reduce salaries of all elected officials by 10%.
6). Eliminate all perks and benefits of elected officials. They are public servants not public royalty.
7) . Put a freeze on teachers salaries.
8). Have all public employees contribute more to their pensions.
9). Sell off all county and state owned properties- this includes office buildings, parking lots and anything else that one can think of.
10). Eliminate the Corporate tax and encourage more business to move to the County and hire only County residents.
11). Make tutition to State universities, colleges and Community Colleges tax deductible.
12). Charge non- citizens a $5.00 fee for drivers licenses.
12). Make state and county aid only available to citizens.
These are a few ideas that can raise revenue for the state and county. I welcome others.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Why is the UFCW opposed to Whole Foods
Currently UFCW aand other Unions are boycotting Whole Foods.
Whole Foods has a very generous benefit plan- a plan that years ago UFCW would have endorsed and fought for.
Now they appear to be opposed to such a plan and they are in favor of a government run health insurance plan.
They also seem to support the opting out of any current health plans for their members and seem to have no problem if the corporations that their members belong to opt out.(Safeway, Giant Food, Shoppers etc.)
Should this happen Union members who are now covered by their employers will be subjected to an inefficient form of health coverage that may even cost them more money.
Why would the Unions support such a plan?
How about this idea:
A few years ago there was talk that Royal Ahold could legally shut down Giant for a few days, change the name to Shop and Stop- and reopen as a non-union store.
For years the main grocery stores have complained how expensive their health premiums have become.
In order to cut their expense, they could become non-union and either offer a poorer insurance plan or none at all.
If they became non-union- the union would lose millions of dollars in dues. and lose some political clout.
Perhaps-- facing such a loss of members and dues(money) the Unions struck a deal with Giant(with Safeway and Shoppers etc. to follow), that they would support the opt out plan if and this is a might if-- the stores stay unionized.
Something to think about.
Whole Foods has a very generous benefit plan- a plan that years ago UFCW would have endorsed and fought for.
Now they appear to be opposed to such a plan and they are in favor of a government run health insurance plan.
They also seem to support the opting out of any current health plans for their members and seem to have no problem if the corporations that their members belong to opt out.(Safeway, Giant Food, Shoppers etc.)
Should this happen Union members who are now covered by their employers will be subjected to an inefficient form of health coverage that may even cost them more money.
Why would the Unions support such a plan?
How about this idea:
A few years ago there was talk that Royal Ahold could legally shut down Giant for a few days, change the name to Shop and Stop- and reopen as a non-union store.
For years the main grocery stores have complained how expensive their health premiums have become.
In order to cut their expense, they could become non-union and either offer a poorer insurance plan or none at all.
If they became non-union- the union would lose millions of dollars in dues. and lose some political clout.
Perhaps-- facing such a loss of members and dues(money) the Unions struck a deal with Giant(with Safeway and Shoppers etc. to follow), that they would support the opt out plan if and this is a might if-- the stores stay unionized.
Something to think about.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
All Payer Health Insurance
Health Care for Everyone
1.Freedom to choose doctors, plans and extras
2. Everyone must participate
3.Transportable from one state to another
4.Freedom to add special care if desired at extra pay--long term care,dental plans, eye care etc.
5. Employers will offer insurance for employees and share the cost.
How the cost is shared is up to the employer.
6.Employers with less than 5o employees can opt out of the plan a pay a fee to cover insurance for their employees .
7. Employees and employers who opt out of a private insurance plan will be placed in Medicare-the premiums for this will be 10% of their income.
.8. Doctors will be free of malpractice suits except in the case of gross negligence.
9. All premiums will be tax deductible-100%.
10.Those who join at an early age will pay lower premiums.
11. Computerized records will be kept and made available to other hospitals in case of emergency on a volunteer basis.
12. This plan will include everyone- including Federal workers, state employees, and elected officials.
This plan does not call for a massive interference of the government-it is pretty much private and self directed.
1.Freedom to choose doctors, plans and extras
2. Everyone must participate
3.Transportable from one state to another
4.Freedom to add special care if desired at extra pay--long term care,dental plans, eye care etc.
5. Employers will offer insurance for employees and share the cost.
How the cost is shared is up to the employer.
6.Employers with less than 5o employees can opt out of the plan a pay a fee to cover insurance for their employees .
7. Employees and employers who opt out of a private insurance plan will be placed in Medicare-the premiums for this will be 10% of their income.
.8. Doctors will be free of malpractice suits except in the case of gross negligence.
9. All premiums will be tax deductible-100%.
10.Those who join at an early age will pay lower premiums.
11. Computerized records will be kept and made available to other hospitals in case of emergency on a volunteer basis.
12. This plan will include everyone- including Federal workers, state employees, and elected officials.
This plan does not call for a massive interference of the government-it is pretty much private and self directed.
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