Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Are We Ever Told The Truth?
I've come across a website that I'm truly enjoying. - Wade Frazier http://ahealedplanet.net/ home.htm
- a very informed writer of the matters of many things. You might enjoy
looking at it. You will undoubtedly be stunned. Many essays to read and to learn truths that
have been kept from us.
Mr. Frazier has spent many years, a lifetime, of learning and researching all the information within the essays.
Mr. Frazier has spent many years, a lifetime, of learning and researching all the information within the essays.
Monday, January 15, 2018
A Quote for Your Day
"Silence speaks volumes".
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I live in Silence. The Power of Silence can be Magnificent
Sunday, January 14, 2018
A Guest for Today's Post
Go here
http://thefieldlab.blogspot.com/2018/01/out-of-trumps-pie-hole-and-into-fire.html
So the internet is on fire over Trumps latest alleged "behind closed doors" remarks about immigration - and this post I did on Facebook today certainly drew the fire of the bleeding heart left. Following is my post combined with some of my replies to comments. Disclaimer: Trump is an idiot, but this nonsense is really not worthy of the amount of discussion it is getting and here is why:
1. Why is anyone surprised about what comes out of Trump's pie hole? 2. You can bet that over the years, all kinds of "cruel remarks" have come out of every president's mouth (behind closed doors). 3. While it may be difficult to hear about who we should welcome into this country...Trump does make a somewhat valid point. 4. The bitter truth is that immigrants from counties like Haiti do not necessarily add as much value to our population as those who come from countries where the people experience a higher level of education and economic stability. 5. In reality, when it comes to countries in the world that could be considered "shit holes" - Haiti ranks pretty high on the list.
According to a 2006 report by the Corruption Perceptions Index, the nation ranked first of all countries surveyed for levels of domestic corruption. Haiti ranked last among North American countries in the World Economic Forum's Network Readiness Index (NRI) – an indicator for determining the development level of a country's information and communication technologies. Due to the racial caste system instituted in colonial Haiti, Haitian mulattoes (comprising 5% of the nation's population) became the nation's social elite and racially privileged and remain so to this day. Seven out of ten Haitians live on less than US$2 a day. Haiti is among the poorest — and the most unequal —countries in Latin America with 6.3 million out of 10 million Haitians unable to meet their basic food needs. Roughly 75% of Haitian households lack running water. Unsafe water, along with inadequate housing and unsanitary living conditions, contributes to the high incidence of infectious diseases. There is a chronic shortage of health care personnel and hospital resources. The infant mortality rate in Haiti is approximately 60 deaths per 1,000 live births, compared to a rate of 6 per 1,000 in other countries. Nearly half the population is illiterate. Over 80% of those who manage to graduate with a degree from a university in Haiti choose to live elsewhere because they know what a "shit hole" Haiti is. The simple fact is that immigrants were far more welcome in the 1800's only because we needed a cheap labor force to build this country. They didn't have to be smart...they just had to work hard and they were able to earn a far better wage here than they could from the shit hole countries they escaped. The problem is that if you look back at history you find that the rather large percentage of people who came to this country with little money and/or education HAD to work hard over time to build businesses, get an education for themselves and their children and become contributing members of society because there were no huge government handouts for them. With the amount of social programs we have now, there is far less incentive to do the work necessary or even learn the language for that matter, and we no longer have to fill nearly as many brute force labor jobs that don't require any education. Those who flock here now with no money or education simply (and willingly) become a burden on society and our national debt. FYI - Our country's motto in regard to immigrants was never "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free". This quote comes from Emma Lazarus’ sonnet, New Colossus, which she wrote for a fundraiser auction to raise money for the pedestal upon which the Statue of Liberty now sits. The poem did not receive much recognition and was quite forgotten after the auction. In the early 1900's and after Lazarus’ death, one of her friends began a campaign to memorialize Lazarus and her New Colossus sonnet. The effort was a success, and a plaque with the poem’s text was mounted inside the pedestal of the statue.
http://thefieldlab.blogspot.com/2018/01/out-of-trumps-pie-hole-and-into-fire.html
So the internet is on fire over Trumps latest alleged "behind closed doors" remarks about immigration - and this post I did on Facebook today certainly drew the fire of the bleeding heart left. Following is my post combined with some of my replies to comments. Disclaimer: Trump is an idiot, but this nonsense is really not worthy of the amount of discussion it is getting and here is why:
1. Why is anyone surprised about what comes out of Trump's pie hole? 2. You can bet that over the years, all kinds of "cruel remarks" have come out of every president's mouth (behind closed doors). 3. While it may be difficult to hear about who we should welcome into this country...Trump does make a somewhat valid point. 4. The bitter truth is that immigrants from counties like Haiti do not necessarily add as much value to our population as those who come from countries where the people experience a higher level of education and economic stability. 5. In reality, when it comes to countries in the world that could be considered "shit holes" - Haiti ranks pretty high on the list.
According to a 2006 report by the Corruption Perceptions Index, the nation ranked first of all countries surveyed for levels of domestic corruption. Haiti ranked last among North American countries in the World Economic Forum's Network Readiness Index (NRI) – an indicator for determining the development level of a country's information and communication technologies. Due to the racial caste system instituted in colonial Haiti, Haitian mulattoes (comprising 5% of the nation's population) became the nation's social elite and racially privileged and remain so to this day. Seven out of ten Haitians live on less than US$2 a day. Haiti is among the poorest — and the most unequal —countries in Latin America with 6.3 million out of 10 million Haitians unable to meet their basic food needs. Roughly 75% of Haitian households lack running water. Unsafe water, along with inadequate housing and unsanitary living conditions, contributes to the high incidence of infectious diseases. There is a chronic shortage of health care personnel and hospital resources. The infant mortality rate in Haiti is approximately 60 deaths per 1,000 live births, compared to a rate of 6 per 1,000 in other countries. Nearly half the population is illiterate. Over 80% of those who manage to graduate with a degree from a university in Haiti choose to live elsewhere because they know what a "shit hole" Haiti is. The simple fact is that immigrants were far more welcome in the 1800's only because we needed a cheap labor force to build this country. They didn't have to be smart...they just had to work hard and they were able to earn a far better wage here than they could from the shit hole countries they escaped. The problem is that if you look back at history you find that the rather large percentage of people who came to this country with little money and/or education HAD to work hard over time to build businesses, get an education for themselves and their children and become contributing members of society because there were no huge government handouts for them. With the amount of social programs we have now, there is far less incentive to do the work necessary or even learn the language for that matter, and we no longer have to fill nearly as many brute force labor jobs that don't require any education. Those who flock here now with no money or education simply (and willingly) become a burden on society and our national debt. FYI - Our country's motto in regard to immigrants was never "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free". This quote comes from Emma Lazarus’ sonnet, New Colossus, which she wrote for a fundraiser auction to raise money for the pedestal upon which the Statue of Liberty now sits. The poem did not receive much recognition and was quite forgotten after the auction. In the early 1900's and after Lazarus’ death, one of her friends began a campaign to memorialize Lazarus and her New Colossus sonnet. The effort was a success, and a plaque with the poem’s text was mounted inside the pedestal of the statue.
Friday, January 12, 2018
I've said I dig dirt and I dig art. Today I'm digging the two. Plus the sink's clogged!! I'm losing my mind about what else to do for it. I'm unacquainted with dismantling sink pipes. Oh boy, I need a Man - a man that knows all about everything requiring muscle.
Then there has been the drizzle most of the day, hindering my work outside. Not that I was able, to do much of anything these days. Maybe a B12 'shot' could fix it. Do you know anything about this B12 injection? I've heard positive and negative regarding the fix.
Rode to my grandson's playing deliveryman for lunch. A treat today; Cheeseburger & Fries. I had a taste of both. I have to say I've never had a more perfect burger. There is a small business 100 yds. down road that has been operated by a husband and wife team for almost four years. Very clean quiet and respectful. Before recent years it was only a beer and cigarette store - some eyebrow-raising customers, an insulting environment in the neighborhood. Now it's not. The meat patty was more than 1/2 inch thick and very compacted yet so tender and tasty. I investigated a Deep Fried Twinkie! You've never heard of it? Neither had I. Ye Yuck, nasty sounding but I'm such a bad judge! They are delicious. The creamy filling is not near as sweet as it used to be and the crunchy outside so complements creamy filling. Anyway, I am very full. Sure glad I stopped eating before misery set in. Yeah, I tend sometimes to be a glutton.
The BIG news this week is a kidney transplant. Wednesday my sil was getting dialysis when UT Hospital called his home. "A Kidney has been found, get here quick" was announced. They had to rush to get on the road in minutes on a 100 mi. trip. By 7 pm, Terry was all prepped, asleep and waiting for the courier to arrive from Nashville. The operation started at 10 pm and went very well, the doctor so pleased by a very healthy kidney for Terry. Now we will hopefully see him recover some of his old ambition and energy. The man has been very ill for several years, having dialysis for four years - time was running out for this lifesaver. It has well been a miracle for him and the family. None of us ever dreamed nor expected a second transplant. Third GO at Life. Of course, he's had a lot of pain, the morphine not helping enough yet they may release him Sunday. His dogs are all very lonely and depressed. Poor Sara. Last of all today, I started thinking art. I read some then watched method of Lazuring but the main idea today is to do something with all the pressed, dried naturals. Very flat thin, delicate, hard to work with. I dried lots of morning glory blooms. Those held their brilliants colors but impossibly fragile to move about. I'll float the ideas around for a few more days before deciding how to do with them.
Hung a wood burning; colored heavy wood plaque of Iris. I have unnumbered projects in progress and if I don't get to rushing soon to finish, I'll be called Miss Half Done Polly again..
It being almost 6 pm and my rising at 4 am I think it is in order that I take a bed rest. Good night.
Then there has been the drizzle most of the day, hindering my work outside. Not that I was able, to do much of anything these days. Maybe a B12 'shot' could fix it. Do you know anything about this B12 injection? I've heard positive and negative regarding the fix.
Rode to my grandson's playing deliveryman for lunch. A treat today; Cheeseburger & Fries. I had a taste of both. I have to say I've never had a more perfect burger. There is a small business 100 yds. down road that has been operated by a husband and wife team for almost four years. Very clean quiet and respectful. Before recent years it was only a beer and cigarette store - some eyebrow-raising customers, an insulting environment in the neighborhood. Now it's not. The meat patty was more than 1/2 inch thick and very compacted yet so tender and tasty. I investigated a Deep Fried Twinkie! You've never heard of it? Neither had I. Ye Yuck, nasty sounding but I'm such a bad judge! They are delicious. The creamy filling is not near as sweet as it used to be and the crunchy outside so complements creamy filling. Anyway, I am very full. Sure glad I stopped eating before misery set in. Yeah, I tend sometimes to be a glutton.
The BIG news this week is a kidney transplant. Wednesday my sil was getting dialysis when UT Hospital called his home. "A Kidney has been found, get here quick" was announced. They had to rush to get on the road in minutes on a 100 mi. trip. By 7 pm, Terry was all prepped, asleep and waiting for the courier to arrive from Nashville. The operation started at 10 pm and went very well, the doctor so pleased by a very healthy kidney for Terry. Now we will hopefully see him recover some of his old ambition and energy. The man has been very ill for several years, having dialysis for four years - time was running out for this lifesaver. It has well been a miracle for him and the family. None of us ever dreamed nor expected a second transplant. Third GO at Life. Of course, he's had a lot of pain, the morphine not helping enough yet they may release him Sunday. His dogs are all very lonely and depressed. Poor Sara. Last of all today, I started thinking art. I read some then watched method of Lazuring but the main idea today is to do something with all the pressed, dried naturals. Very flat thin, delicate, hard to work with. I dried lots of morning glory blooms. Those held their brilliants colors but impossibly fragile to move about. I'll float the ideas around for a few more days before deciding how to do with them.
Hung a wood burning; colored heavy wood plaque of Iris. I have unnumbered projects in progress and if I don't get to rushing soon to finish, I'll be called Miss Half Done Polly again..
It being almost 6 pm and my rising at 4 am I think it is in order that I take a bed rest. Good night.
AGAIN CHECK THE EYES
Very nice benefactor, Bezos but as one commented "we've plenty others in need in this country.
CBS NewsVerified account @CBSNews
but off-kilter his eyes. I wonder if this may have some bearing on his brain. Could be, could be. Top wealthy. Think.
CBS NewsVerified account @CBSNews
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, donate $33 million scholarship grant for DACA students http://cbsn.ws/2qV6TJH
but off-kilter his eyes. I wonder if this may have some bearing on his brain. Could be, could be. Top wealthy. Think.
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