I've enjoyed driving out here so far, in spite of the winds and crazy weather. Record highs in Chicago, now there's snow west of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
People are down to earth along this stretch of I-80. Bring in your mug when you fill up the gas tank, and you can get ice for free. I have water in the car.
Or just load up on some coffee for 79 cents.
Cheap travel is easy when you're alone if you keep stops to a minimum. My cell phone is off, but charged for emergencies. I touch base with family as I go.
Turning on the news last night in the motel, I saw we're still evaluating the "bin Laden" situation. The digital information that was hauled away, the Pakistan indignation over our big find, and reprisals upon the Pakistan military by al queda.
So? I guess those reprisals don't bother me. In fact, that ought to show who your real friends are. When you keep secrets from your "friends" and harbor the enemy, who then pays you back when they are discovered, you got no one to blame but yourself.
Anyways, that's a short contribution from the road. Semi trucks are to be respected. I give them wide berth, knowing my little car isn't always easy to see.
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Proud To Be An American
Yesterday I was watching President Obama hand it back to Donald Trump at the White House dinner. Both the 17 minute clip, and the short "Donald" clip are hilarious. View it if you got a bit of time.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42837356/ns/politics-white_house/
It was really great hearing the President dish out better than he got.
Who knew that very evening, a historical event producing American Pride outbreaks in the street, would stun the nation.
Bin Laden is dead!
It seems weird to celebrate a death so joyously. I'm a pacifist at heart. I'd much rather avoid confrontation and settle disputes diplomatically.
But, self defense is a human right and dignity. I've always taught my kids not to attack, but if attacked, defend yourself with all you got. Defend your little brother or sister. Don't ever let the bully win.
I'm proud to be an American. We're messed up, that's true. Tons of credit card debt, we don't like to delay gratification, we believe in rags to riches so much we let the wealthy take all they can grab while we buy lottery tickets.
But, I've been told that our enemies in World War II knew not to land troops on American soil. They knew Americans are armed. We own weapons. We know how to use them, and by god we will.
And I'm happy to hear ex-president Bush congratulating President Obama. We're messed up right now, but I believe President Obama said it best, "we can accomplish what we want when we set our minds to it."
I've heard dire warnings that we may have opened a can of worms. I imagine I'm not the only one saying, bring it on. This is a victory we're proud to own.
Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength--Corrie Ten Boom
Thank you troops!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42837356/ns/politics-white_house/
It was really great hearing the President dish out better than he got.
Who knew that very evening, a historical event producing American Pride outbreaks in the street, would stun the nation.
Bin Laden is dead!
It seems weird to celebrate a death so joyously. I'm a pacifist at heart. I'd much rather avoid confrontation and settle disputes diplomatically.
But, self defense is a human right and dignity. I've always taught my kids not to attack, but if attacked, defend yourself with all you got. Defend your little brother or sister. Don't ever let the bully win.
I'm proud to be an American. We're messed up, that's true. Tons of credit card debt, we don't like to delay gratification, we believe in rags to riches so much we let the wealthy take all they can grab while we buy lottery tickets.
But, I've been told that our enemies in World War II knew not to land troops on American soil. They knew Americans are armed. We own weapons. We know how to use them, and by god we will.
And I'm happy to hear ex-president Bush congratulating President Obama. We're messed up right now, but I believe President Obama said it best, "we can accomplish what we want when we set our minds to it."
I've heard dire warnings that we may have opened a can of worms. I imagine I'm not the only one saying, bring it on. This is a victory we're proud to own.
Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength--Corrie Ten Boom
Thank you troops!
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