I Am Fine

American Duty

   Another busy week. A lot done but a lot more to go. I bet you could say the same thing.

   Despite all that, I went to vote for the first time at the primaries here in California. Not a lot of people were there. Everyone was very friendly. Republicans were instructed to go one side and the the Democrats were told to go the other side. At the polling booth we were instructed to use some sort of stylus to punch the cardboard ballot with our appropriate answer. I realized that I only knew 5 people among the close to 100 in the list. Most of the time I was just guessing. In about 5 minutes, the whole process was over. That was it. I did my duty as a citizen. However, I realized that I failed my other duty --- to research the candidates and make an informed choice. For the real election I am going to do just that.

   We just celebrated Memorial Day and our fallen heroes gave up their lives so that Americans can express their freedom to choose the leader who will keep America moving forward. I'm listening to all sides of the political spectrum. I deliberately listen to opposing opinions and open to the possibilities that my opinions may be wrong. I hope you do the same.

Wisdom from Naomi of N Hollywood, CA

"I'm Fine"
Contributed by Tom of Pasadena, CA

A farmer named Heather had a tractor accident. In court, the trucking company's fancy hot shot lawyer, was questioning Heather.

"Didn't you say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine?'" asked the lawyer.

Heather responded, "Well, I'll tell you what happened. I had just loaded my favorite cow, Bessie, into the..."

"I didn't ask for any details," the lawyer interrupted. "Just answer the question, ... please. Did you, or did you not say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine!'?"

Heather said, "Well, I had just got Bessie into the trailer behind the tractor and I was driving down the road...."

The lawyer interrupted again and said, "Your Honor, I am trying to establish the fact that, at the scene of the accident, this woman told the Highway Patrolman on the scene that she was just fine. Now several weeks after the accident she is trying to sue my client. I believe she is a fraud. Please tell her to simply answer the question.

By this time, the Judge was fairly interested in Heather's answer and said to the lawyer, "I'd like to hear what he has to say about her favorite cow, Bessie."

Heather thanked the Judge and proceeded. "Well, as I was saying, I had just loaded Bessie, my favorite cow, into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and smacked my John Deer Tractor right in the side. I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other. I was hurting, real bad and didn't want to move. However, I could hear old Bessie moaning and groaning. I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans."

"Shortly after the accident a Highway Patrolman came on the scene. She could hear Bessie moaning and groaning, so he went over to her. After he looked at her, and saw her fatal condition, he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes. Then the Patrolman came across the road, gun still in hand, looked at me, and said, "How are you feeling?"

"Now tell me, what the heck would you say?"

Videos of the week:

The Ultimate Passover
Contributor: Norm the Arcadia Accountant

Very funny. Cecil B. DeMille should see what they did to his masterpiece.

Tornado Up Close and Very Personal
Contributor: Tom of Pasadena, CA

This is very scary. I tried to find a Youtube version but couldn't so I had to upload this myself. If you know who took this video please let me know and I will give him proper credit. When trucks and houses are thrown away like toys you can sense the awesome power of God.

Dog Walking in Thailand
Contributor: Art of Sierra Madre, CA

Cute littel guy. Looks like a high class midget wearing a fur coat going through the aisles of a grocery store.

How to Disable WIndows 10 Spying
Contributor: Art of Sierra Madre, CA

Did you know that Windows 10 is recording your activity? Here's the instruction to keep your privacy. TGIF!