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July 19th, 2008 Posted in Personal | No Comments »

While preparing for calamities is not a cheery holiday topic, our gift to you is preparedness. Emergency preparedness in the idea that should we experience a range of calamities - from man made to natural disaster or car fire - we will be prepared mentally and physically to handle the situation effectively.

Some preparedness measures might just save your life, but at a minumum, they can make a bad decision more tolerable. Remember that you alone are responsible for your safety and a well being. Preparedness is unique to each individual and family unit, so we have just given some suggestions as a starting point. And remember, know how to use what you have.

BASICS

• Cash -Don’t forget to always have cash on hand in small bills, because you might not be able to use ATM’s credit cards and checks.
• Plan - YOu should have a well rehearsed plan to respond to all situations.
• Bug Out Bag - A bag with a change of cloths and personal accesories. (flashlight, hand powered radio, blanket, jacket)
• Water - You don’t need a lot, but a couple of quarts is a good idea.
• Food - Again, you don’t need alot but it is good to have a few MRE’s(ready to eat meals). You can find these at any army surplus store.
• Fire - Strike anywhere matches and a disposable lighter.
• First Aid Kit - Small First Aid Kit.
• Other Items - Swiss Army Knife, Compass, pencil & paper, shovel, batteries.

Good Luck. (From My Sister. A list given to me as an X-Mas present. I thought it was very creative. )

 

Interesting Quote

July 8th, 2008 Posted in Personal | No Comments »

Integrity is a cultural trait.

Survival is a genetic trait.

I find this interesting as we as individuals make choices in life.   Next time you are faced with a decision, think of how the comments above affect your decision.

The Death of Common Sense

June 19th, 2008 Posted in Personal | No Comments »

My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told me I would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was always around in my early years but less and less as time passed by.  Today I read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence in remembrance, for Common Sense had served us all so well for so many generations.

Obituary
Common Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.  He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn’t always fair, and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer aspirin, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student, but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to r ealize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot.  She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know my Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and I’m a Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

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