It was 12 years ago today. That's right, on Halloween of 1996 Kim and I got married. It was the most special day of my life. Like most married couples, there have been struggles. Both financial and emotional struggles at times, but they have always been overcome.
Since our Wedding Day, we have had two beautiful children: Nathan and Lauren, bought a house and built a life with one another that would not be traded for anything. We don't really celebrate our anniversary with big extravagant dates, we may be able to eat lunch together during the week. Instead, we go trick or treating with our kids, watch a movie in our living room, or just watch TV together.
You see, our wedding day and our marriage is the foundation for the life we have built from it.
Happy Anniversary Kim, I love you.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
What did you think?
So, What did you think?
I thought the Obama program was well done. I felt that it connected well with Middle Class Americans and was very informative on the economic issues which America is facing. I do believe that the "undecided" voters that are left may have been influenced in one of two ways:
1. Obama's message of the future and fixing the economy resonated with them and made them realize that he was the candidate that would steer the ship of America back on course.
or
2. That Obama was being almost arrogant by buying time on the major networks. That if this was the type of spending he was willing to approve for 30 minutes of time, how much would he spend over a 4 (or 8 )year time frame.
5 days 'til the election guys. The people who are still undecided are the ones who can't figure out if they want paper or plastic or if they want an apple pie with that. I mean for goodness sakes, what are people waiting for? I may or may not agree with the choice made next Tuesday, but at least people will make some sort of choice. (Sorry for the rant)
I thought the Obama program was well done. I felt that it connected well with Middle Class Americans and was very informative on the economic issues which America is facing. I do believe that the "undecided" voters that are left may have been influenced in one of two ways:
1. Obama's message of the future and fixing the economy resonated with them and made them realize that he was the candidate that would steer the ship of America back on course.
or
2. That Obama was being almost arrogant by buying time on the major networks. That if this was the type of spending he was willing to approve for 30 minutes of time, how much would he spend over a 4 (or 8 )year time frame.
5 days 'til the election guys. The people who are still undecided are the ones who can't figure out if they want paper or plastic or if they want an apple pie with that. I mean for goodness sakes, what are people waiting for? I may or may not agree with the choice made next Tuesday, but at least people will make some sort of choice. (Sorry for the rant)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Make Your Mark
Whether we are in red states or blue? Democrat, Republican, or independent? We have a choice. In the U.S. it is our choice on who will lead us. It is our choice on the individuals who will steer the ship or the issues which will affect us. Sometimes those choice are something as "simple" as a zoning plan or a smoking ban. Sometimes we are electing a city councilman, a mayor, or a constable.
But, every four years on the first Tuesday in November Americans have the opportunity to choose the individual to be the face of our country to the world. Does this face always say the right thing? Are their actions always something that we should agree with? Probably not. But, does everyone agree with everything that you do? Or everything that you say? I'd take a guess that the answer is probably no here as well. It is a job that only 43 people have taken on. Some have been great...Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt(pick your favorite). Others have shined for too fleeting of a time like Kennedy. Still others have made choices or been so ineffectual that we could not wait for the election to roll around again. All of these men(so far) have one thing in common. They were all chosen by the Electoral College(not always the American people---see 2000) to lead our nation.
Next Tuesday, we have a choice as Americans. It is not about who served on a panel with a guy 10 years ago. It is not about who voted which way for the past 8 years. It is all in the past. The future is what should concern each of us. It is not about recalling how things were in 2000. It isn't even about their running mates. What is Pro-America anyway?
Both of these men have the potential to be great leaders. I am not going to list the attributes of the two candidates. Each has been dragged through the mud in different ways recently. The spin machines are out there. Watch either Fox news or MSNBC and you can see differing viewpoints on the same stories.
It is very simple---John McCain and Sarah Palin or Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
It isn't even about McCain or Obama. Ultimately, it is about You. Which ones do you want to lead us? Which ones do you believe in? Which ones do you believe will be the persons to restore dignity to the White House?
Which of these will YOU be proud of the world viewing as your choice?
There is only one way to answer these questions. Next Tuesday, either before or after work---
Vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will close with this...
John McCain is focusing on holding on to the Republican conservative vote. He is a fine politician and a hero to our country. He wants the base to stay with him, and he feels that he will be able to magically solve the problems of the country. He knows how to do it. He is our friend as he has said on numerous occasions. He has told us of all of the things that he would do to change what has occurred over the last 8 years.
Four years ago at the Democratic National Convention, a young Senator gave a speech speaking about his party and the direction that the Country should take. He spoke of many things that evening but there was one point that he made then that should mean everything now. He stated that there shouldn't be a division between Red states and Blue States. He said that we should all be Red, White and Blue States. It wasn't about what was best for the Democrats or Republicans, but instead what was best for Americans. Kim and I watched his speech then and were electrified. He was young, and if things didn't go well in the '04 election we would probably hear from him down the road. In case you haven't guessed, that Senator was Barack Obama.
I have made my choice. It is now time for you to make yours. Whoever you choose is up to you.
The most important thing is next Tuesday to put on an extra sweater if it is cold. Bring an umbrella if it looks like rain. Bring a book of crossword puzzles or a Nintendo DS in case the line is long. No excuses...it is our right, our privilege, and our duty.
VOTE!
But, every four years on the first Tuesday in November Americans have the opportunity to choose the individual to be the face of our country to the world. Does this face always say the right thing? Are their actions always something that we should agree with? Probably not. But, does everyone agree with everything that you do? Or everything that you say? I'd take a guess that the answer is probably no here as well. It is a job that only 43 people have taken on. Some have been great...Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt(pick your favorite). Others have shined for too fleeting of a time like Kennedy. Still others have made choices or been so ineffectual that we could not wait for the election to roll around again. All of these men(so far) have one thing in common. They were all chosen by the Electoral College(not always the American people---see 2000) to lead our nation.
Next Tuesday, we have a choice as Americans. It is not about who served on a panel with a guy 10 years ago. It is not about who voted which way for the past 8 years. It is all in the past. The future is what should concern each of us. It is not about recalling how things were in 2000. It isn't even about their running mates. What is Pro-America anyway?
Both of these men have the potential to be great leaders. I am not going to list the attributes of the two candidates. Each has been dragged through the mud in different ways recently. The spin machines are out there. Watch either Fox news or MSNBC and you can see differing viewpoints on the same stories.
It is very simple---John McCain and Sarah Palin or Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
It isn't even about McCain or Obama. Ultimately, it is about You. Which ones do you want to lead us? Which ones do you believe in? Which ones do you believe will be the persons to restore dignity to the White House?
Which of these will YOU be proud of the world viewing as your choice?
There is only one way to answer these questions. Next Tuesday, either before or after work---
Vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will close with this...
John McCain is focusing on holding on to the Republican conservative vote. He is a fine politician and a hero to our country. He wants the base to stay with him, and he feels that he will be able to magically solve the problems of the country. He knows how to do it. He is our friend as he has said on numerous occasions. He has told us of all of the things that he would do to change what has occurred over the last 8 years.
Four years ago at the Democratic National Convention, a young Senator gave a speech speaking about his party and the direction that the Country should take. He spoke of many things that evening but there was one point that he made then that should mean everything now. He stated that there shouldn't be a division between Red states and Blue States. He said that we should all be Red, White and Blue States. It wasn't about what was best for the Democrats or Republicans, but instead what was best for Americans. Kim and I watched his speech then and were electrified. He was young, and if things didn't go well in the '04 election we would probably hear from him down the road. In case you haven't guessed, that Senator was Barack Obama.
I have made my choice. It is now time for you to make yours. Whoever you choose is up to you.
The most important thing is next Tuesday to put on an extra sweater if it is cold. Bring an umbrella if it looks like rain. Bring a book of crossword puzzles or a Nintendo DS in case the line is long. No excuses...it is our right, our privilege, and our duty.
VOTE!
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