Got this offer in the mail for Accidental Death Insurance. As you would guess, there is a list of exclusions. Most do make sense:
1) Death by self injury.
2) Suicide.
3) Death during a criminal activity.
4) Alcohol or any drug unless taken under doctor's direction.
5) Auto collision in which your B.O.L. was above state's legal limit.
6) Any non-commercial aircraft crash.
Some do not:
1) Body or mental disease - How can you plan this!
2) Infection that does not occur as a result of the accident - Now doesn't an infection you didn't ask for that kills you qualify as accidental?
3) Complications from medical treatments - what am I suppose to do? Make no attempt to treat myself and die?
4) Any act of war - like I asked my commander in chief to give me a desk job pushing paper.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Tired of . . . .
1) The stupid gecko from Geico Auto Insurance.
2) Advertisements for the iHeart Music Festival in Las Vegas.
3) Reality shows and advertisements having host / speakers that have a speaking accent. Mostly Australian accents.
4) People running red lights.
5) The notion that the cell phone is more important than the immediate group of friends in your company.
6) Spending twenty minutes texting an issue rather than speaking with the person and having a resolution in 1..2 minutes.
7) Being in a work environment where your popularity is a soul function of the wants and needs of others.
8) The commentator of a golf game on television who is miles away from the action, but still has to whisper the calls.
9) The Kardahsians.
10) Reality T.V.
11) On CNN.COM, the revolving "hot topic" in the upper left corner.
12) The at any given time, there is a story that is sensationalized in the media.
13) Regarding the stock market, terms such as soars, plummets, dives, and huge to describe the ups and downs of the DOW.
14) The DOW circus - period!
15) and right around the corner . . . the 2012 presidential race.
2) Advertisements for the iHeart Music Festival in Las Vegas.
3) Reality shows and advertisements having host / speakers that have a speaking accent. Mostly Australian accents.
4) People running red lights.
5) The notion that the cell phone is more important than the immediate group of friends in your company.
6) Spending twenty minutes texting an issue rather than speaking with the person and having a resolution in 1..2 minutes.
7) Being in a work environment where your popularity is a soul function of the wants and needs of others.
8) The commentator of a golf game on television who is miles away from the action, but still has to whisper the calls.
9) The Kardahsians.
10) Reality T.V.
11) On CNN.COM, the revolving "hot topic" in the upper left corner.
12) The at any given time, there is a story that is sensationalized in the media.
13) Regarding the stock market, terms such as soars, plummets, dives, and huge to describe the ups and downs of the DOW.
14) The DOW circus - period!
15) and right around the corner . . . the 2012 presidential race.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
State of the Union
Let's start with me . . .
Looks like nothing much has changed there. Thank goodness!
Three weeks ago, I decided to join a gym that is right around the corner from where I live. Here's the evidence:
I have been going to the gym that work provides for years. About the only thing that has irritated me has been the reduction of gym hours during the semester breaks and also during the summer session. The new aggravation is they are closing on weekends due to budget issues. That seemed to be the last straw for me. After going for two weeks now, this membership is worth every penny. Great hours seven day's a week. Plus the fact they are right around the corner. And the crowd? Non existent compared to what I'm used to. Price wise, I got a corporate rate which got me $35 / month. No complains here.
A cousin of mine has been living with my mother for several months now. So now she has been pulled over for a DWI in a minor finder bender. She is planning on fighting it even though she refused the three spot test - follow the finger, walking balance check, and Breathalyzer. She claims she was not under the influence. For refusing the finger follow, she has one lazy eye. For refusing the balance check, she has one knee healing from a knee replacement and the other knee is going bad. For refusing the Breathalyzer, no idea. Unfortunately for her, the police did find an almost empty bottle of Vodka in the front cab area. Court date is the 14th of July.
Finally got my swamp cooler up and running, but it has been so hot that it just feels like the suckers not doing anything. While I was up there working on it, I realized that I do NOT like being on second floor roof. Getting back on the ladder to descend is not fun. At least there is some foot grip on the roof with the "standard" asphalt type layered roof in place. BUT (big but) that is about to change as the townhouse HOA is putting up a new metal roof. Smooth, slippery when wet, and H.O.T. I'm going to have to check into a safety harness and hook for myself. Slip on that and it's a long way down with nothing to catch you. Now from a safety perspective, it just might be worth it to pay someone else to do the swamp cooler. That after I've bought a $130 ladder to get up there. Unknown when they'll make it to my unit. Might be a while, but then again, they are making quick progress with what they have started already.
Today was suppose to be a R-n-R day. Laundry, dishes, picking up, rearranging some stuff in the kitchen, and cooking has blown the day. Oh well. Tomorrow will be cooking for the family 4th supper. Should be FUN! Will see one of the city sponsored fireworks displays. While there is a state law that prevents the governor from banning the use of fireworks, they have made every effort to strongly encourage residence to not light fireworks due to the drought and dry conditions in the state that has fueled a number of fires. Most regrettably, Bandelier National Monument is now closed indefinitely due to a fire that burned in the park.
At this point, it is bed time. Have a safe and happy celebration this 4th of July.
- Mighty
Looks like nothing much has changed there. Thank goodness!
Three weeks ago, I decided to join a gym that is right around the corner from where I live. Here's the evidence:
I have been going to the gym that work provides for years. About the only thing that has irritated me has been the reduction of gym hours during the semester breaks and also during the summer session. The new aggravation is they are closing on weekends due to budget issues. That seemed to be the last straw for me. After going for two weeks now, this membership is worth every penny. Great hours seven day's a week. Plus the fact they are right around the corner. And the crowd? Non existent compared to what I'm used to. Price wise, I got a corporate rate which got me $35 / month. No complains here.A cousin of mine has been living with my mother for several months now. So now she has been pulled over for a DWI in a minor finder bender. She is planning on fighting it even though she refused the three spot test - follow the finger, walking balance check, and Breathalyzer. She claims she was not under the influence. For refusing the finger follow, she has one lazy eye. For refusing the balance check, she has one knee healing from a knee replacement and the other knee is going bad. For refusing the Breathalyzer, no idea. Unfortunately for her, the police did find an almost empty bottle of Vodka in the front cab area. Court date is the 14th of July.
Finally got my swamp cooler up and running, but it has been so hot that it just feels like the suckers not doing anything. While I was up there working on it, I realized that I do NOT like being on second floor roof. Getting back on the ladder to descend is not fun. At least there is some foot grip on the roof with the "standard" asphalt type layered roof in place. BUT (big but) that is about to change as the townhouse HOA is putting up a new metal roof. Smooth, slippery when wet, and H.O.T. I'm going to have to check into a safety harness and hook for myself. Slip on that and it's a long way down with nothing to catch you. Now from a safety perspective, it just might be worth it to pay someone else to do the swamp cooler. That after I've bought a $130 ladder to get up there. Unknown when they'll make it to my unit. Might be a while, but then again, they are making quick progress with what they have started already.
Today was suppose to be a R-n-R day. Laundry, dishes, picking up, rearranging some stuff in the kitchen, and cooking has blown the day. Oh well. Tomorrow will be cooking for the family 4th supper. Should be FUN! Will see one of the city sponsored fireworks displays. While there is a state law that prevents the governor from banning the use of fireworks, they have made every effort to strongly encourage residence to not light fireworks due to the drought and dry conditions in the state that has fueled a number of fires. Most regrettably, Bandelier National Monument is now closed indefinitely due to a fire that burned in the park.
At this point, it is bed time. Have a safe and happy celebration this 4th of July.
- Mighty
Friday, June 17, 2011
Things Undone
What is there around the house that needs to be done that I'm totally unmotivated to do? Well, let's take a look:
1) Unpack more boxes. Yes it still looks like I'm half moved in to the new place at six months. I dream about the clutter being gone, but I cannot seem to lift a finger to make any progress.
2) Plant a garden in the back yard. I loved my garden back at the apartment. Here we are mid June and I've got nothing growing yet.
3) Hang pictures. Yet another "moving in" task. I've got most all of them out of boxes and leaning against the bedroom walls. Hammer and nails anyone?
4) Learn a foreign language. In this case - Russian. I've got a few books on the subject and made some progress about a year ago, but that was about it.
5) Research electricity generation. Yes, I'd like to do my own research into new forms of generating electricity. I've got a number of books to research some of the concepts I have in my head, but when I open book one, page one, it's like, "boooooorriinggggggg."
I've got some big motivational issues going on.
On the positive side, I've been able to do the following:
1) Get my ass back in the gym after about a six week break. I'd forgotten how good sore felt.
2) Maintain a great communication with my family. Mom and brother have always been the ones to turn to.
I gotta figure out how to pull my head out of the sand. The day's are going by and there is little to show for it.
1) Unpack more boxes. Yes it still looks like I'm half moved in to the new place at six months. I dream about the clutter being gone, but I cannot seem to lift a finger to make any progress.
2) Plant a garden in the back yard. I loved my garden back at the apartment. Here we are mid June and I've got nothing growing yet.
3) Hang pictures. Yet another "moving in" task. I've got most all of them out of boxes and leaning against the bedroom walls. Hammer and nails anyone?
4) Learn a foreign language. In this case - Russian. I've got a few books on the subject and made some progress about a year ago, but that was about it.
5) Research electricity generation. Yes, I'd like to do my own research into new forms of generating electricity. I've got a number of books to research some of the concepts I have in my head, but when I open book one, page one, it's like, "boooooorriinggggggg."
I've got some big motivational issues going on.
On the positive side, I've been able to do the following:
1) Get my ass back in the gym after about a six week break. I'd forgotten how good sore felt.
2) Maintain a great communication with my family. Mom and brother have always been the ones to turn to.
I gotta figure out how to pull my head out of the sand. The day's are going by and there is little to show for it.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Disrespecting Women
OK OK. Just what actions does a man take to disrespect a woman. I'm doing my post relationship homework and I can't seem to find much of that on the web. I must be very naive. Although I believe that I do treat women well, apparently I use my tongue as a sword to disrespect women. I can recall two instances with C where I unknowingly did this (and trust me, she made sure I knew it!! - and I learned), but apparently, I did it many more times.
Hmmm. More research required.
Hmmm. More research required.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Sad
Get out your violin . . .
. . . I decided last night to part with my girlfriend of about 7 months. This decision was not an easy one, nor was it decided in haste. I care for her immensely, but something was just not clicking for me. Unfortunate because she liked me very much.
Since I have been in few relationships, I never would have realized going through this process would be so sad and painful. This coming from someone with a caring and sympathetic heart.
At this point, the house feels empty even though she only came over a few times. I mostly went over to her place for various reasons. My birthday is around the corner and she actively spoke about plans for that day. There goes that surprise. And there goes the trip to Kansas to visit her older daughter.
What did she have going for her? Outgoing, smiling almost constantly, very caring, good cook, active, and manages money well. On the negative side . . . I'll leave that open ended. I'll simply say it was a number of things that I could not specifically put my finger on.
It is amazing that once you open your lips, you all of a sudden start to ponder what kind of mistake you are making - even though you think you gave that plenty of consideration in making your decision to part.
To C, if you should ever read this, know that I do care for you and know the decision to part was not an easy one. You will make a wonderful wife one day.
. . . I decided last night to part with my girlfriend of about 7 months. This decision was not an easy one, nor was it decided in haste. I care for her immensely, but something was just not clicking for me. Unfortunate because she liked me very much.
Since I have been in few relationships, I never would have realized going through this process would be so sad and painful. This coming from someone with a caring and sympathetic heart.
At this point, the house feels empty even though she only came over a few times. I mostly went over to her place for various reasons. My birthday is around the corner and she actively spoke about plans for that day. There goes that surprise. And there goes the trip to Kansas to visit her older daughter.
What did she have going for her? Outgoing, smiling almost constantly, very caring, good cook, active, and manages money well. On the negative side . . . I'll leave that open ended. I'll simply say it was a number of things that I could not specifically put my finger on.
It is amazing that once you open your lips, you all of a sudden start to ponder what kind of mistake you are making - even though you think you gave that plenty of consideration in making your decision to part.
To C, if you should ever read this, know that I do care for you and know the decision to part was not an easy one. You will make a wonderful wife one day.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Motivation
Lets talk about motivation shall we?
Why is it that I can spend hours researching material related to a topic of interest, but once I open book one, page one, I am so totally bored with it even though I have a strong desire to learn said subject.
The world may never know.
Maybe Anthony Robbins can help. I've gotten hooked on these self improvement / personal development speaking talks that you can get on CD/cassette (cassette what?). What started it all was a cassette bundle called The Best of Prosperity by Bob Harrison that I found on a bin diving expedition at Goodwill. Not knowing anything about it, I picked it up and started listening. I was hooked. Then I blew the dust off of an Anthony Robbins pack called Unleash the Power Within. WOW!!! I've had this sitting around for at least ten years and had never really listened to it. I'm on the fourth disc now. I've listened to each of the first three disc a number of times. Anthony is a wonderful speaker. Next, I'll blow the dust off of this NLP training pack I got around the same time as Unleash. Goodwill, here I come!
So why did I sit on two training packs for all these years without listening? I guess at this time in my life, I've become receptive to hearing what is being said and am wanting to make some changes in my own life.
Why is it that I can spend hours researching material related to a topic of interest, but once I open book one, page one, I am so totally bored with it even though I have a strong desire to learn said subject.
The world may never know.
Maybe Anthony Robbins can help. I've gotten hooked on these self improvement / personal development speaking talks that you can get on CD/cassette (cassette what?). What started it all was a cassette bundle called The Best of Prosperity by Bob Harrison that I found on a bin diving expedition at Goodwill. Not knowing anything about it, I picked it up and started listening. I was hooked. Then I blew the dust off of an Anthony Robbins pack called Unleash the Power Within. WOW!!! I've had this sitting around for at least ten years and had never really listened to it. I'm on the fourth disc now. I've listened to each of the first three disc a number of times. Anthony is a wonderful speaker. Next, I'll blow the dust off of this NLP training pack I got around the same time as Unleash. Goodwill, here I come!
So why did I sit on two training packs for all these years without listening? I guess at this time in my life, I've become receptive to hearing what is being said and am wanting to make some changes in my own life.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
New Socks
Let's see - Boy's socks, size Large, shoe Size 3-9 Cushion Crew. Okay?
Features:
EZ Sort Matching (registered) (to aid with laundry sorting)
Hmmm. A sock is a sock. After looking, cannot seem to notice what it is about the socks that allow you to sort them easier. What am I not seeing?
Features:
EZ Sort Matching (registered) (to aid with laundry sorting)
Hmmm. A sock is a sock. After looking, cannot seem to notice what it is about the socks that allow you to sort them easier. What am I not seeing?
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Cold Medicine
Burr !!! It's cold outside. Went for a small walk and I'm glad I'm back inside. The furnace is running overtime so I decided to lower the temperature . . . still running overtime. I turned it up this morning to take the bite out of the air, and the sucker ran for 1 hr 30 minutes for a temp increase of 4..5 degrees!
Aside from the cold though, here is something I've been thinking of lately . . .
Some folks out there in the New Age community would like to go back to the old day's of medical care. That is, the "wise ones" in many indigenous peoples just knew what was good and bad for health care vs. today's communities who spend much time testing, probing and prodding to gain new knowledge often with unfavorable results when human trials begin.
My question is, "Just how did these peoples learn that which they just know?" Here's how. The medicine man finds a new plant or substance. He tries a sample of known quantity on a patient with an illness. Now, here's the kicker. Whatever the response of the patient to the medicine, the medicine man writes in his mental notepad the results and hands down that knowledge through verbal teachings to his pupil(s).
It is no different back then as it is today except! . . . today, we test primarily on animals who have a similar physiology to humans before we start human trials. Back then, YOU were the test subject.
Now, what's for dinner? Why don't you volunteer for the clan to try that new berry that was found at the edge of the known world. If your lucky, you'll see tomorrow.
Aside from the cold though, here is something I've been thinking of lately . . .
Some folks out there in the New Age community would like to go back to the old day's of medical care. That is, the "wise ones" in many indigenous peoples just knew what was good and bad for health care vs. today's communities who spend much time testing, probing and prodding to gain new knowledge often with unfavorable results when human trials begin.
My question is, "Just how did these peoples learn that which they just know?" Here's how. The medicine man finds a new plant or substance. He tries a sample of known quantity on a patient with an illness. Now, here's the kicker. Whatever the response of the patient to the medicine, the medicine man writes in his mental notepad the results and hands down that knowledge through verbal teachings to his pupil(s).
It is no different back then as it is today except! . . . today, we test primarily on animals who have a similar physiology to humans before we start human trials. Back then, YOU were the test subject.
Now, what's for dinner? Why don't you volunteer for the clan to try that new berry that was found at the edge of the known world. If your lucky, you'll see tomorrow.
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