#620 A Wake Up Call For Us All

Yesterday the film we ordered arrived in the mail. We look forward to receiving two films each week. We have seen some really great films.

Once I looked at the title and read the description we had a discussion about who had ordered it. After watching it, I am glad we ordered it. I recommend it to you all.

The movie: I.O.U.S.A

The description:

With the country's debt growing out of control, Americans by and large are unaware of the looming financial crisis. This documentary examines several of the ways America can get its economy back on the right track. In addition to looking at the federal deficit and trade deficit, the film also closely explores the challenges of funding national entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

There is a 30 minute version you can watch on line.

Frankly, folks, it is scary. We all need to realize that we need to put more of our money into savings and stop buying stuff we don't need with money we don't have. We also have to make it plain to our elected officials they need to do the same thing. If they don't get the message, then we need to replace them.

I highly recommend the film to all. Once you have seen it, you will understand why I recommend you let your elected officials know that they should be viewing it and heeding the message.

This is one way we all can...

Serve with integrity, care about those we serve and share the love in our heart/souls.

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#619 The 96th Tour de France

It's that time of year again. We will be keeping a close eye on the tour. You can too at this site. Enjoy! Lance was only one tenth of a second from getting the yellow jersey at the end of stage 4. What a race. Stay tuned.

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#618 The Fourth of July

The day has arrived again as it does every year. For many it is a day to celebrate this country's independence from an oppressive government. Many will celebrate with parties, food, drink, fireworks, friendship and frivolity.

Some will be unable to do so because they are serving their country and are in harm's way as the do it. Other will be unable to do so for many reasons.

As you celebrate the day, give pause to consider the ideals in the Declaration of Independence and those that the framers of the Constitution set forth in that magnificent document. Take time to read it and reflect upon it. What are you doing to live by its guidance?

If you have served our country in any way, Thank you.
If you are serving our country now, Thank you.
If you plan to serve our country, do so, and Thank you.

Please remember to...

Serve with integrity, Care about those you serve, and Share the love in your heart/soul.

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#617 Golf Humor

Thanks, Jerry.


It was a sunny morning, a little before 8:00 AM, on the first hole of a busy course,
and I was beginning my pre-shot routine, visualizing my upcoming shot when a piercing voice came over the clubhouse loudspeaker:


"Would the gentleman on the women's tee please back up to the men's tee, please?"


I could feel every eye on the course looking at me. I was still deep in my routine, seemingly impervious to the interruption.


Again the announcement: "Would the man on the women's tee please back up to the men's tee, please!"


I simply ignored the guy and kept concentrating, when once more the man yelled, "Would the man on the women's tee please back up to the men's tee, please!"


I finally stopped, turned, cupped my hands and shouted back....
"Would the person with the obnoxious microphone kindly keep quiet and let me play my second shot?!"

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