On August 28, 1963 Dr Martin Luther King Jr declared "I have a dream"!
Since the last presidential election I have heard time and again the Dr. King's dream has been realized. I think we still have a very long way to go. The easiest way to decide If this is Dr King's dream is to read the entire speech. The speech itself is copywritten so I can not share the whole thing with you here; but allow me to share a few parts:
"Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children."
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"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. "
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"And when this happens, when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"
Please get a copy of the speech and read it yourself. Then ask yourself if nearly 50 years later we truly are a color-blind nation? Ask yourself if Barrack Obama had the light skin tone of his mother, and his grandmother would he be president of the United States today? No mater how you voted ask yourself did you vote that way because of the color of a man's skin or the content of his character? And lastly ask yourself is this Dr King's dream?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Texas conservative for Hillary (primary only)
My fellow Texans. We find ourselves in a position to do a great service for our country. While many states had early primaries we did not. I know it looks like the decision of who will be the next presidential candidates is all over but the shouting; BUT there is still work to be done!
If, like me, you are not satisfied with the Republican candidates I urge you to go to the polls anyway and vote for Senator Hillary Clinton to be the democratic candidate for President of the United States! Yeah, I know Senator Clinton is not a conservative; but stick with me for a bit.
I don't have strong feelings for any of the candidates Republican or Democrat; except that Senator Obama scares me! Speaking only for myself; and with nothing tangible to back up me feelings I find Senator Obama unsettling. There is just something about him; I can't put my finger on it. Again it's just a feeling. I have never met Senator Obama and have not looked into his background.
Here is where you come in.
We Texans don't declare our party affiliation until actually in the line. That means that life long Republicans can vote in the Democratic primary just by getting in that line! If you vote for Senator Clinton in the primary there is still a chance that she will become her parties candidate for president. We than all switch back for the general election and vote for who ever ends up being the Republican candidate. On the other hand you could choose to sit out the primary; in which case Senator Obama may very well become the next President of the United States! It's in our hands.
If you have a candidate that you like and support by all means go to the polls and vote for your candidate. If on the other hand you were going to sit this one out anyway I urge you to look ahead and help make the general election winnable for conservatives.
If, like me, you are not satisfied with the Republican candidates I urge you to go to the polls anyway and vote for Senator Hillary Clinton to be the democratic candidate for President of the United States! Yeah, I know Senator Clinton is not a conservative; but stick with me for a bit.
I don't have strong feelings for any of the candidates Republican or Democrat; except that Senator Obama scares me! Speaking only for myself; and with nothing tangible to back up me feelings I find Senator Obama unsettling. There is just something about him; I can't put my finger on it. Again it's just a feeling. I have never met Senator Obama and have not looked into his background.
Here is where you come in.
We Texans don't declare our party affiliation until actually in the line. That means that life long Republicans can vote in the Democratic primary just by getting in that line! If you vote for Senator Clinton in the primary there is still a chance that she will become her parties candidate for president. We than all switch back for the general election and vote for who ever ends up being the Republican candidate. On the other hand you could choose to sit out the primary; in which case Senator Obama may very well become the next President of the United States! It's in our hands.
If you have a candidate that you like and support by all means go to the polls and vote for your candidate. If on the other hand you were going to sit this one out anyway I urge you to look ahead and help make the general election winnable for conservatives.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Plenty of Fish
http://www.plentyoffish.com is a social dating site with some big differences!
For one thing it has a lot of additional personality tests you can take and include them in your search. For some reason or other it kept saying the were anomalies in my answers. Maybe they just can't cope with the concept of a "sensual celibate Christian".
You can search for anything from "intimate encounters" (which you can also block) to "hanging out" and almost everything in between. You can actually search on interests instead of being forced into just the physical attraction searches.
You can limit who can email you. So if say you didn't want to get a first email from someone who checked married. The system won't let let them send it. There are a lot of options and you can take as many as you want to really limit who can get in touch with you. On the other hand that is just first contact. If I was on someone's don't contact list and they contacted me the system would allow my messages through after that unless that person blocked me specifically.
All in all it's the best system I have ever heard of. I also like the search results. You can either choose to view just pictures or the head line with the picture off to the right where it is easily ignored until you have read a bit. I have all ready run into some interesting people and since I am looking for friends the separated doesn't seem to be as big a deal as it is on traditional "dating" sites.
Posting nude pictures will get you banned and your profile removed; but I think someone would have to complain first. It's fairly wide open other than that. They don't preview your pictures or text; once you post, your live. Even though they refuse to take your money; It's not free. Instead this guy appears to make his money by running ads for the pay dating sites! You have got to love the free market!
I have also been making the rounds of the forums as a way to meet both men and women and channel my 'protector" energies in an appropriate direction. I get the sense that this is an online community not just a dating site.
If your interested you can look me up I'm TomH4027 over there.
For one thing it has a lot of additional personality tests you can take and include them in your search. For some reason or other it kept saying the were anomalies in my answers. Maybe they just can't cope with the concept of a "sensual celibate Christian".
You can search for anything from "intimate encounters" (which you can also block) to "hanging out" and almost everything in between. You can actually search on interests instead of being forced into just the physical attraction searches.
You can limit who can email you. So if say you didn't want to get a first email from someone who checked married. The system won't let let them send it. There are a lot of options and you can take as many as you want to really limit who can get in touch with you. On the other hand that is just first contact. If I was on someone's don't contact list and they contacted me the system would allow my messages through after that unless that person blocked me specifically.
All in all it's the best system I have ever heard of. I also like the search results. You can either choose to view just pictures or the head line with the picture off to the right where it is easily ignored until you have read a bit. I have all ready run into some interesting people and since I am looking for friends the separated doesn't seem to be as big a deal as it is on traditional "dating" sites.
Posting nude pictures will get you banned and your profile removed; but I think someone would have to complain first. It's fairly wide open other than that. They don't preview your pictures or text; once you post, your live. Even though they refuse to take your money; It's not free. Instead this guy appears to make his money by running ads for the pay dating sites! You have got to love the free market!
I have also been making the rounds of the forums as a way to meet both men and women and channel my 'protector" energies in an appropriate direction. I get the sense that this is an online community not just a dating site.
If your interested you can look me up I'm TomH4027 over there.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
LUST, LUST, LUST.
That's what we're talking about so let's just say lust! After all to most people "chemistry" is that feeling that comes over a guy when he sees a pretty gal. The blood rushes from his head into another portion of this anatomy; and his brain stops working due to lack of oxygen. Being a guy I'm not entirely sure what happens to you gals; but I'm willing to bet it's even worse since you also loose the ability to stand.
My requirements are rather simple.
Height: average,
eyes: preferably working,
Hair color: Preference by Loreal (your worth it),
Age: old enough to know better; but young enough to still enjoy it.
And the dreaded body type: You need to be large enough to survive, without injury, my bear hugs and small enough that I can get my arms around you in the first place!
I'm fond of curly hair; anything from just short of "buda" curls (ringlets?) to just some body at the ends, exposed shoulders, and painted toe nails. The rest is up to your own unique creativity. So there you have it ladies, for $40 at Wal*Mart you too can be the object of my lust! However, I'm looking for something a mite more substantial.
OK now that we have gotten past that foolish nonsense let's talk about the really important part; who's inside. When I'm out of line you need to be big enough to stand up to me. When I've had a hard day I need your arms around me. If I'm sick; don't go all to pieces. Just tuck me into bed with a kiss on the forehead and leave me be. When I'm outside working; I'd like you next to me. If that's not your thing look me up once in a while with a cool drink. There's bits I can't reach to scratch; don't make me go looking for a tree to rub against. When we kiss close your eyes . Foot "pops" optional; but desired. I'm willing to put in the practice if you are. One other thing; I hate having a battle of wits with the unarmed; so your brain needs to be fuller than you bra. For some of you gals that will be quite a challenge! Perhaps I should clarify; a "C cup" is more than enough for anyone; it doesn't matter if we are talking brains or bust. Those things and 100 more just like them. Little things all; but little things mean a lot!
Are there other sorts of "chemistry"? Well of course there is! Sometimes you just instantly like or dislike a person and that's a sort of "chemistry" to; but it's just as useless! There are a number of people I have liked right off and when you peel away a layer or two there just isn't anything there. Still you just can't help but like them. And once or twice in my life there was just someone who rubbed me the wrong way. After getting to know them a little better it turns out that they are OK folks.
It's not really "chemistry" when we are talking about a close friend or loved one. That sort of "chemistry" comes from quality time spent together and has nothing to do with lust. Don't get me wrong I would love to have my best friend spend that $40 at Wal*Mart. In return I would gladly spend $120 to become the object of her lust as well. After all she's worth it.
My requirements are rather simple.
Height: average,
eyes: preferably working,
Hair color: Preference by Loreal (your worth it),
Age: old enough to know better; but young enough to still enjoy it.
And the dreaded body type: You need to be large enough to survive, without injury, my bear hugs and small enough that I can get my arms around you in the first place!
I'm fond of curly hair; anything from just short of "buda" curls (ringlets?) to just some body at the ends, exposed shoulders, and painted toe nails. The rest is up to your own unique creativity. So there you have it ladies, for $40 at Wal*Mart you too can be the object of my lust! However, I'm looking for something a mite more substantial.
OK now that we have gotten past that foolish nonsense let's talk about the really important part; who's inside. When I'm out of line you need to be big enough to stand up to me. When I've had a hard day I need your arms around me. If I'm sick; don't go all to pieces. Just tuck me into bed with a kiss on the forehead and leave me be. When I'm outside working; I'd like you next to me. If that's not your thing look me up once in a while with a cool drink. There's bits I can't reach to scratch; don't make me go looking for a tree to rub against. When we kiss close your eyes . Foot "pops" optional; but desired. I'm willing to put in the practice if you are. One other thing; I hate having a battle of wits with the unarmed; so your brain needs to be fuller than you bra. For some of you gals that will be quite a challenge! Perhaps I should clarify; a "C cup" is more than enough for anyone; it doesn't matter if we are talking brains or bust. Those things and 100 more just like them. Little things all; but little things mean a lot!
Are there other sorts of "chemistry"? Well of course there is! Sometimes you just instantly like or dislike a person and that's a sort of "chemistry" to; but it's just as useless! There are a number of people I have liked right off and when you peel away a layer or two there just isn't anything there. Still you just can't help but like them. And once or twice in my life there was just someone who rubbed me the wrong way. After getting to know them a little better it turns out that they are OK folks.
It's not really "chemistry" when we are talking about a close friend or loved one. That sort of "chemistry" comes from quality time spent together and has nothing to do with lust. Don't get me wrong I would love to have my best friend spend that $40 at Wal*Mart. In return I would gladly spend $120 to become the object of her lust as well. After all she's worth it.
Boycott Valentines Day!
Now don't get me wrong, I have absolutely nothing against saints, holidays, or lovers. In fact I have high hopes for 2009! But let's get real, there is a reason I'm writing this and your reading it.
February 14th is quickly approaching! My big plans for that Thursday night are to give Heidi dog a special dinner of "Sunday" dog food or better yet that ham bone. I may go all out and actually HEAT my can of Spagetti-Os. You see I really don't have any expectations for this year. It's simply a matter of bad timing so I'm just going to skip on ahead and look forward to the celebration of the resurrection of our LORD and savior Jesus Christ. Will you join me?
February 14th is quickly approaching! My big plans for that Thursday night are to give Heidi dog a special dinner of "Sunday" dog food or better yet that ham bone. I may go all out and actually HEAT my can of Spagetti-Os. You see I really don't have any expectations for this year. It's simply a matter of bad timing so I'm just going to skip on ahead and look forward to the celebration of the resurrection of our LORD and savior Jesus Christ. Will you join me?
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Life is like a swing dance
You can do the best you can or you can watch. Dancing is more fun than watching!
Take a little time to watch; you need a break every now and then and you just might learn something.
Watching or dancing it's better with a partner.
There are just some things that you will never be able to do. Sit that dance out and enjoy the show.
The more I dance the better I get.
Just when I thought I was intermediate; I realize I don't know nutt'n.
I still can't dance fast and close.
Don't loose contact; before you know it she may be gone.
After you have been dancing with someone for a while you just know where she is going to be even if you do let go for a minute.
It's more about fun than footwork. There is one lady who must have nearly perfect technique; but I've never seen her expression change it's like her face is painted on. I would rather she stepped on my feet with a laugh and smile!
No excuses! If you can walk you can dance. If you don't have dance shoes; where something that slides a bit. If you need to stand there until you get the beat just bob up and down until your feet move.
Be creative! I once say a man dancing with a woman sitting in a wheel chair; I bet he made her day!
When she says "I'm not very good" she's really asking if she is good enough for you. I ask them if they can walk and laugh. Some of my most enjoyable dances have begun that way.
Dance with everyone; it's only a few minutes out of your life and you may make someone's day.
Pick the wall flowers; they came to dance too.
Keep a few slots on your dance card just in case someone special arrives late.
Being asked to dance is an honor make sure she enjoys herself or you may become the next wall flower.
If someone asks you to dance; and you need to take a break be courteous and then look them up later.
You asked her to dance focus on her; not on all the other woman and not on her cleavage!
Even in this new millennium some women would rather be asked than ask; so ask her she may just return the favor.
You don't have to shout no matter how loud the music is. Just touch her elbow and hold out your hand; she will get the message.
Dress up a little. Tshirt and jeans are OK for most things; but if you dress the part people will notice.
The idea is to show off the lady; not yourself.
There is just something sexy about a skirt the moves; but the hem line should never get as high as the waist line until your back at home.
Women can dance in high heels; but why should they?
Some women will want to dance close and slow; others will want to dance faster and further out. Make sure you match the dance to the lady.
There are a few woman who will dance closer to me than to others. It makes me feel special.
I want a classy lady who will not be insecure that I'm dancing with others; she knows the last dance is for her alone and that I will leave with the girl I arrived with.
There is one older couple that when the find themselves on opposite sides of the floor will catch each other's eye and start dancing toward each other. I can't help; but think I'm witnessing foreplay.
Some women are just more fun to dance with than others. It has nothing to do with "chemistry"
It's easier to dance with some near your own height.
Age doesn't matter. If there are plenty of young men attending to the young ladies I stick with my generation. On the other hand even that teenage girl with braces deserves a dance and if the boys won't do it I will.
Women will dance with women if there are not enough men; but I have never seen one turn down a man in favor of another woman.
Don't look at your feet; your trip over them.
If you think real hard about what your doing you will loose the beat.
Only one of you can lead at a time. It probably doesn't matter which one as long as you both agree.
The floor may be crowded; when you are leading don't lead her into trouble.
Leading is more like suggesting; you let her know what you want her to do and she decides if she is going to do it.
Following is NOT slavery; if he's leading correctly it's a cooperative effort. If he's messing up well it's only a few minutes out of your life. On the other hand he may be trainable so don't give up on someone after only one dance.
Be respectful. If she is with a man; start by asking him for permission. It gets everyone's attention!
Take a little time to watch; you need a break every now and then and you just might learn something.
Watching or dancing it's better with a partner.
There are just some things that you will never be able to do. Sit that dance out and enjoy the show.
The more I dance the better I get.
Just when I thought I was intermediate; I realize I don't know nutt'n.
I still can't dance fast and close.
Don't loose contact; before you know it she may be gone.
After you have been dancing with someone for a while you just know where she is going to be even if you do let go for a minute.
It's more about fun than footwork. There is one lady who must have nearly perfect technique; but I've never seen her expression change it's like her face is painted on. I would rather she stepped on my feet with a laugh and smile!
No excuses! If you can walk you can dance. If you don't have dance shoes; where something that slides a bit. If you need to stand there until you get the beat just bob up and down until your feet move.
Be creative! I once say a man dancing with a woman sitting in a wheel chair; I bet he made her day!
When she says "I'm not very good" she's really asking if she is good enough for you. I ask them if they can walk and laugh. Some of my most enjoyable dances have begun that way.
Dance with everyone; it's only a few minutes out of your life and you may make someone's day.
Pick the wall flowers; they came to dance too.
Keep a few slots on your dance card just in case someone special arrives late.
Being asked to dance is an honor make sure she enjoys herself or you may become the next wall flower.
If someone asks you to dance; and you need to take a break be courteous and then look them up later.
You asked her to dance focus on her; not on all the other woman and not on her cleavage!
Even in this new millennium some women would rather be asked than ask; so ask her she may just return the favor.
You don't have to shout no matter how loud the music is. Just touch her elbow and hold out your hand; she will get the message.
Dress up a little. Tshirt and jeans are OK for most things; but if you dress the part people will notice.
The idea is to show off the lady; not yourself.
There is just something sexy about a skirt the moves; but the hem line should never get as high as the waist line until your back at home.
Women can dance in high heels; but why should they?
Some women will want to dance close and slow; others will want to dance faster and further out. Make sure you match the dance to the lady.
There are a few woman who will dance closer to me than to others. It makes me feel special.
I want a classy lady who will not be insecure that I'm dancing with others; she knows the last dance is for her alone and that I will leave with the girl I arrived with.
There is one older couple that when the find themselves on opposite sides of the floor will catch each other's eye and start dancing toward each other. I can't help; but think I'm witnessing foreplay.
Some women are just more fun to dance with than others. It has nothing to do with "chemistry"
It's easier to dance with some near your own height.
Age doesn't matter. If there are plenty of young men attending to the young ladies I stick with my generation. On the other hand even that teenage girl with braces deserves a dance and if the boys won't do it I will.
Women will dance with women if there are not enough men; but I have never seen one turn down a man in favor of another woman.
Don't look at your feet; your trip over them.
If you think real hard about what your doing you will loose the beat.
Only one of you can lead at a time. It probably doesn't matter which one as long as you both agree.
The floor may be crowded; when you are leading don't lead her into trouble.
Leading is more like suggesting; you let her know what you want her to do and she decides if she is going to do it.
Following is NOT slavery; if he's leading correctly it's a cooperative effort. If he's messing up well it's only a few minutes out of your life. On the other hand he may be trainable so don't give up on someone after only one dance.
Be respectful. If she is with a man; start by asking him for permission. It gets everyone's attention!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
For Victoria whoever you really are
After once again saving the world from itself Victoria our heroin is flying back to her secret layer in British Columbia when her plane suddenly decides it would rather be a rock. Plummeting toward certain death in the vast Pacific Victoria our heroin manages to regain just enough control at the last moment to crash land on a tiny island.
Shaken but not stirred, and after making sure she is still alive and in one piece she sets off the emergency beacon. Confident that help is no more than a few days off Victoria our heroin checks over the emergency kit, unfortunately due to recent budget cuts the emergency tofu ration and all the weapons have been removed; there is however a large economy size bottle of sun screen. Not the least bit flustered Victoria our heroin thinks to herself "OK, there is food and water on the island so I may as well just lay around on the beach and work on my tan". Grabbing the towel that her mentor always told her to keep near her Victoria our heroin kicks open the wrecked plane's door and heads for the beach.
After a refreshing dip in the warm surf (I'm told you just can't get that in Canada) Victoria our heroin lays out her towel, slathers on the sunscreen, and since it's a deserted island (or is it?) she decides to work on tanning some places that haven't seen the sun since she was a very little girl. Suddenly, there is a rustling in the bushes off to her right and out steps a native complete with a bone through his nose and a spear!
Tune in next week for another exiting instalment of Spy in Paradise.
In our last episode we left Victoria our heroin happily sunning her self, sans clothing, on a not so deserted island. We rejoin her now still on the towel contemplating this latest development. Really, for a world class spy you'd think she would have formulated a plan by now! OK well I think it's time to give her a little hint. RRRUUUUNNNNNNN!!!
After giving our helpful advice 1/100th of a second of deep reflection Victoria our heroin jumps up, and makes it back to her wrecked plane in less time than it takes to wrap a towel around yourself when stepping out of the shower. Sorry guys, and native, Victoria our heroin is a lady and this is G rated so no one got to see anything. :-(
Safely back at the wrecked plan Victoria our heroin decides that it might be a good idea to figure just where in the hell Pacific she is. Getting out her combination miniature GPS, World Fact Book and Holy Bible Victoria our heroin gets some disturbing news. Tune in next week for ... Yes, I do happen to know what you can to with an ink pen.
Now where was I, or more to the point where is she? Victoria our heroin just found out the she is on the dreaded Isle de Tofurkey! Now that may not sound so bad to some of you but if you had a combination miniature GPS, World Fact Book and Holy Bible you would know that there are two tribes on Tofurkey and one of them would like to have Victoria our heroin for dinner. Still thinking that's not so bad? She's the main course!
OK now try to keep up. Remember there are two tribes on Tofurkey and only one eats world renowned spies. Victoria our heroin has got to locate the vegan natives or she will be in the soup (literally). Now is the point where I'm supposed to say "Tune in next week for another exiting instalment of Spy in Paradise." But if I do Victoria our heroin will no doubt hunt me down and kill me vveeerrrryyyyy slowly if she survives this story.
As I was saying; after doing some additional research Victoria our heroin discovers that the two tribes being closely related to one another are indistinguishable by normal means; with one exception. The good vegans always tell the truth and the bad cannibals always tell lies. Did I happen to mention that the native with the bone nose ring has located the plane crash? Victoria our heroin has time to ask just one question.
Yes, I know; but for the sake of the story you should ignore the fact that the native doesn't speak Canadian. Besides what makes you so sure Victoria our heroin doesn't speak Tofurkian? Anyway, what will that life or death question be?
Yes, I do happen to know what you can to with an ink pen. But if you look down you will notice you are only wearing a towel! The pen is in your shirt pocket, you know the shirt you left on the beach. Now ask a question.
Yes, I do know the answer; but you just crashed into a pick-a-path story and how the story ends depends on your question. That way if you die it's not my fault.
Tune in next time for the conclusion of Spy in Paradise.
In our last episode we left our towel clad heroin face to face with a jewelery impaired Tofurkian; her only hope was to cunningly ask one question in order to arrive safely at the vegan village. How did she do?
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