I posted a blog hoping to raise a few eye brows. I guess by ignoring my post you must believe in every word I have written. If so what a sorry state you all are. I don't believe all that I wrote I just like a spirited debate. Yet all I get is one comment? I've seen more comments on the weather reports. I at one time signed up for the chat section of blogstream, yet as I viewed what was going on I was disgusted. The language was vile and not up to the standards I know parents have raised their children in. Yet here it was in all its glory. Language not only foul enough to make a seaman blush (at one time I was one), it was young ladies who were the most foul. I guess you were all to busy getting caught up on the final shows of the season. TS

Yes after I finish with this blog you will all come looking for me or you just might go HMMMMMMMM.
It's early here as I await my monthly pay and watching the news again a report on how angry the families of the mine disaster are. They did not work hard or fast or have the right gear.
Today is my payday and I will get under $700.00 to live on. I worked for 30 years in an America that promises equality and fairness. Yet as we have all been told "LIFE IS NOT FAIR"! Over 15 years ago I had a stroke. It took over a year to qualify for disability and my first payment was under $500.00. Now just think of this as I finish.
I have sympathy for anyone who loses someone to a horrible accident. Now how much of this screaming is to posture for a LAW SUIT. In a country that has men underground I'm sure the insurance is tremendous. These families are going to be well compensated just as our soldiers are. Did they not think it was dangerous? Was I born yesterday? I wish I would have been more to look forward to.
Yes as I walked out the door so many years ago was there a chance that on top of my clubbed feet and epilepsy that I would also have a stroke. How about your men? Thats part of being a MINER.
In my way of thinking your complaints about the air tanks are valid yet how long it takes to plan a rescue are not. Again my sympathies and prayers for the families, may they find peace and meaning in their loss. I'm still looking for my peace. TS

This morning I watched a news report of a young teen who played in her first PRO golf match. Her mother who has terminal cancer was glad that she was able to see her daughter fullfill a dream. A very heartwarming story only where's DAD? Yes I know the story was about the two ladies only it takes two to have a child. Did he feel just a little ignored. He more than likely got his little girl into the game yet just that easily he is not even mentioned. JUST A THOUGHT Reminds me of a song by Simon and Garfunkle, "WHERE HAVE All THE FLOWERS GONE?", replace fathers in the flowers and you will see. and yes I know there are alot of assholes who don't deserve to be parents of both sexes. So before you get all bent out of shape I only ask as a father who has not seen his child for 19 years. TS

"What we do for ourself dies with us, what we do for others is immortal." Albert Pine

I am not going any where. Just as I found when my home was being shaked by anothers life and when I asked what is the reason? I'm told Apartments are noisey, as if the peace I had before was a dream. I remember the date 11/22/05 when it changed. A young mind was moved in below and her thoughts of independance were dashed when I challenged. I am not a weak man and when others want a challenge I am mentally up for it. What I still have trouble with is being told apartments are noisey and I should accept the fact. I moved in and it was not acceptable untill the above date. "NO I AM NOT GOING TO GO", this kinda fits my personality. I love to challenge those who want to allow this to happen.
Another thing, with all there is to make jokes at is it a proper way to raise our young. Yes you are telling the young that their (AMISH) way of life is unnaceptable and should be laughed at. Now I am seeing where the fun poked at me was born. TS