The Republican Platform...

Today, I was reading an article at worldnetdaily by Phyllis Schafly comparing the 2004 Republican platform and the 2008 Republican platform. How refreshing! The Republicans are finally listening to the people and have a great pro-life, pro-America, pro-business, and pro-energy platform. It is a must read article called A real Republican platform.

I was watching the Republican Convention on www.foxnews.com and I was so impressed by their genuine American spirit. You could tell that the people love America and want the best for it. I also gained a greater respect for John McCain than I had before. With the projected pictures and stories, I became aware of how he suffered for America during the war and how much he was willing to go through for our freedom. It is just something to think about. You know, this is a guy that we can trust to protect our country. This is a big country with lots of ideas and ways of doing things, but if we are not a free country, all is lost.

This is one important election and the biggest problem, that we have at this time, is that most of the medias are not balanced in their reporting. I am talking about the tv, radio and written media. Somewhere, down the road, hopefully we will have more fair and balanced media. I don't like legislating it. I like the plain old free market, don't buy the paper, magazine or watch or listen to their propaganda action. If you're tempted to read it go to the library, they have the magazines and newspapers for you to read. This is my free market plug! :)

I also thought that it took a lot of courage for Joe Leiberman to call for the Democrats to vote for what is best for our country. I'm sure he will be criticized, but you know what, I know several life-long Democrats that are voting for McCain Palin. So, Leiberman is right on track! There are people willing to vote for their countries continued freedom over a party.

Well, I guess, I'm getting political again and this is not a political blog, but I am an American and I want to see America continue to be a great country and become greater. Oh, yes, check out the Republican platform article by Schafly, if you haven't yet, because it is a good one!

Congratulations Brandon...

Congratulations Brandon, "Student of The Week," August 30, 2008. This was the important program that I attend for my grandson. He is very deserving of this designation.

Congratulation B!

Peer Pressure...

What's good about being my age?
No PEER pressure!

You know this is true. When I was younger, I felt like I had to do everything the doctor said because he was the doctor. No questions, no alternatives, no let's wait... just do it. The same way with other professional decisions and activities that we were involved in. But, as I've aged, things have changed. I don't suffer from peer pressure or people pleasing very much anymore. I don't over involve myself in things. I know my limits and I am more than willing to stay within them.

I think age has a lot to do with it, but I also think that somewhere down the years I realized that bowing to peer pressure was not worth the grief that it usually causes. Maybe a lot of it is that as we age, we pick our priorities and make better choices. We tire easy and we like peace and quiet.

Well, the 60's aren't bad. I think that it is sobering to think that you will not be around another 60 yrs., whereas at 50, you know that you could live to be 100. For sure, each day is a precious gift from God.

Then there is the saying, "If 60 is the new 40... do I still get my senior discount?"

Well, sometimes I feel like 40, and then again, sometimes I feel like 100. But, I would say most of the time in my heart I feel like 40. It's like, "how did I ever get this old so quick?"

-just a few musing from Gran

The Big News... McCain Palin 2008

I think the big news over the week end was the choice that McCain made for VP. I have read about Sarah Palin in recent weeks and she seems to be quite a remarkable lady. For sure... she knows how to get things done.

You know, speaking down home and personally, it does take skill at keeping peace with kids, scheduling, getting things accomplished... just plain doing what it takes to get the job done. The only difference with congress is that you can't stand them in the corner or turn them over your knee and spank them when they do stupid stuff. Heh, heh, heh... at times, wouldn't you like to!



I think I like her because she relates to middle America. She's not a lawyer... there are already too many of them in government to mess it up. She's not one of the good old boys... She's a governor that gets things done...

No, she's not had a lot of presidential experience because she has never been president, but she is a governor which has passed laws, and she has what it take to lead this great country. This whole "experience issue" is dumb anyway. Only someone who has been president or VP has the experience. Guess what... neither of them are running. The next best thing is a governor that does the same thing on a smaller scale. Sarah Palin is the only candidate that fits this criteria!

I put up the video that I found so that you can see that she can relate to the average American people, issues and our troops. She just gets the job done. She loves God, she loves her family and she loves America!

Now, I know that this is a political post, but it was news and I just couldn't let it go. No, she's not the type of woman that I'm use to, but not everyone is alike. For sure, she is one energetic woman. I just like her values and what she stands for because it is greatly lacking in today's leaders. A role model for working women. Also, I thought it before I read it or heard it said, "here's another Margaret Thatcher!"

McCain Palin 2008

Spread A Little Brightness...

Today, I am reminded of an old Sunday School song...

Shine like a candle, shine like a star.
Shine at the place, in the space where you are.
Show to the world a face that is bright.
Where there is darkness, let there be light.

I was talking with a friend tonight, about so many needs that are around us. Hurting people and big problems face many people in this world. God wants all of us to have a little brightness and cheerfulness to share with the world around us. We shine the brightest when we share God's love to a hurting and needy world.

And... it has been said, we are the only Bible that some people will see. We should spread a little brightness like a candle burning in the night!

Back Again...

I'm back again, but not blogging is becoming a bad habit. For sure, it's not the lazy days of summer like the old pop song goes, or the cute poem about computing and cleaning that I got from a friend. With me, it's canning and freezing. Well, the work will still be there! It's just the busy, busy, busy days of summer.

Although, I think I will share the poem since it was so cute. Maybe, some of you can relate to it because you don't have a lot to do in the summer and can spend a lot of time on the computer, but I don't think I know anyone like that. Anyway, enjoy the idea! :)

Cleaning Poem

I asked the Lord to tell me

Why my house is such a mess

He asked if I'd been 'computering',

And I had to answer 'yes.'

He told me to get off my fanny

And tidy up the house

And so I started cleaning up...

The smudges off my mouse.

I wiped and shined the topside

That really did the trick...

I was just admiring my work..

I didn't mean to 'click.'

But click, I did, and oops I found

A real absorbing site.

That I got SO way into it

I was into it all night.Sigh--

Nothing's changed except my mouse

It's very, very shiny

I guess my house will stay a mess...

While I sit here on my hiney.

-author unknown

This Is Awful...

Yes, this is awful... I haven't blogged one time in August 2008.

I have just been busy with corn, beans and peaches. I am getting some food put away from the garden and orchard. Yes, the weeds are bad because I just can't do everything. The Roundup Sprayer is coming out, hopefully, today. We've already mowed down part of the garden which has been harvested. All that's left to do is plant my fall garden with turnips and beets. I may try a few pots of some herbs and lettuce. They can be brought in for winter. We'll see.

Gardening is lots of work. I think this is why I like the change of seasons so well. I'm always ready for the next season. :) I enjoy my seasons, though. Each one has so many special things to enjoy, but after a time, the new one is welcome.

Well, there's still a little more time before summers over and we sure can't complain about the weather because it has been great. We'll enjoy it while we can!

Don't you just love today's date? 08/08/08

It is just kind of a neat date.