Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert wasn't joking: http://DailyKos.com/storyonly/2006/4/30/1441/59811.

County Convention

Today was the Washington County Convention in Utah. At the Convention I gave a speech about my Political Platform, since I'm running for County Commisioner. The night before the County Convention we had a Jefferson/Jackson Dinner. We actually had a larger turnout for The Dinner, than we had for the Convention. Salt Lake County Mayor (Peter Corroon) spoke at both events.

The Press

If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, it expects what never was and never will be... The people cannot be safe without information. Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe.

(Thomas Jefferson)

Aldous Huxley

I am posting this Aldous Huxley link: http://deoxy.org/huxley1.htm to honor Ann (Granny)!

For those who want to ponder Metaphysics: http://AnxietyCulture.com/metaphys.htm.

I am also pleased to announce that we have sold 142 tickets to the Jefferson/Jackson Dinner in Washington County, Utah!

Jefferson/Jackson Dinner

This friday will be the Jefferson/Jackson Dinner for Washington County, Utah. We have sold 136 tickets already! Our featured speaker is Salt Lake County Mayor (Peter Corroon). Mr. Corroon also happens to be Howard Dean's Cousin.

Today in the local newspaper they printed how my name will look like on the ballot in November. Since I'm running for County Commissioner, I have also been asked to give a 7-10 minute speech at our County Convention on Saturday.

George Orwell

In todays world, George Orwell has become more relevant than ever: http://etext.library.adelaide.edu.au/o/orwell/george.

I spent Earth Day with my daughter! Here is an article to ponder over: http://commondreams.org/headlines05/0206-01.htm.

Earth Day

Yesterday I celebrated Earth Day with my daughter at a Natural Resources Festival in Richfield, Utah. There were many interesting booths to visit. I thought the outdoor exhibit that encouraged people to adopt Wild Horses and Burros, was the most interesting.

Quotes

We can make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.

(Winston Churchill)

Everyone can be great because anyone can serve. You don't have to have a College Degree to serve... You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.

(Martin Luther King)

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

(Booker T. Washington)

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

(Aesop)

Toastmasters

I'm on my way to Toastmasters! We are expecting a good turnout tonight.

The Poor

Be a treasure to the poor, an admonisher to the rich, an answerer of the cry of the needy, a preserver of the sanctity of thy pledge.

Baha'u'llah

CIA

I have been asked by Ann, to provide information about Saddam Hussein's CIA Connections. Here is a link that I found: http://bushflash.com/thanks.html.

Here is another link that explains how we ended up in the Iraq Quagmire: http://downingstreetmemo.com.

Red Cliffs Audubon

Yesterday I attended a lecture that was sponsored by the Red Cliffs Audubon. The fellow who spoke was an older gentleman who was a retired Park Ranger. This fellow had alot of knowledge about Zion National Park, and Birds. In fact he actually grew up on a Farm that eventually became part of Zion. I hope to attend more Nature Lectures in the future!

Chemical Explosion

150 miles west of St. George, Utah, at the Nevada Test Site, a 700 ton Chemical Explosion is planned for June 2nd! What will our Government Officials dream up next?

del.icio.us

I have found http://del.icio.us to be a fantastic resource. To learn more: http://Slackermanager.com/2005/12/the_several_hab.html.

To learn about efforts to protect the Environment in Southern Utah, here is a great place to start: http://suwa.org.

Make a difference

May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace.

May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and turn their pain to joy.

And may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done

- Benediction of St. Francis

Speech Competition

Yesterday my Mom and I attended a Toastmasters Speech Competition. Although we weren't Competitors, we enjoyed watching People, who were working towards Self Improvement. To see people improving their Public Speaking Skills was great.

Today I purchased 2 tickets to the Washington County, Utah, Jefferson Jackson Dinner. Our Keynote Speaker will be Salt Lake County Mayor, Peter Corroon. Peter Corroon is also Howard Dean's Cousin.

I am experimenting with an Internet Resource called: http://del.icio.us. I like it!

Land Use Meeting

I attended part of the Land Use Meeting yesterday, here in Washington County, Utah. I handed out my Campaign Flyer, which was well received. I had some people say that they were already voting for me. I told them to take a flyer anyway, so that they would have information to share with their friends.

Today they told me at work, that they want to hire me on Permanently. They also eventually want me to get a Health Card, so I can drive some of the Company Trucks.

Land Use

Here in Washington County, Utah, we have one of the fastest growing areas in the Country. The problem is that the development that is taking place is completely uncontrollable! What we need desperately is sensible, well thought out growth! Tonight I will be briefly attending a meeting about this, before I go to my Toastmasters Meeting.

Dan Brown

This may be old news, but I discovered that Dan Brown has written a new book titled "The Solomon Key" that will be released this year.The new book is going to be about Freemasonry. Although all that I have read of Dan Brown's Books, is the first 10 pages of "The DaVinci Code", I read enough of the Daily News to realize that this fellow is a Publishing Phenomena! I will have to read some of his books, so that I can critique his writing, for my readers.

Quote

Yesterday I made 100 Copies of the Grover Cleveland quote, coupled with my name and the Political Office I am running for (County Commissioner). I printed this on Pastel Green Cardstock, about the size of half a sheet of paper.

What is the use of being elected or re-elected unless you stand for something?

(Grover Cleveland)

I'm on my way to the last session of the C.S. Lewis Study Group at Grace Episcopal Church.

Grover Cleveland

What is the use of being elected or re-elected unless you stand for something?

(Grover Cleveland)

I had 3 banners made yesterday. They look good.

I didn't go camping last night because it was raining too hard. Today however, I did go visit some Mountain Men, Women, and Children for a few hours. Although the weather was a bit cold, I had some Homemade Rootbeer served to me in an old-style bottle, that has a special clasping lid. Of course I had to keep the bottle. Also I had some Biscuts and Gravy, as well as the best tasting Beef Jerky that I have ever eaten. The noise from the Black Powder Rifles caused my ears to ring. If I were to attend something like this in the future, I would need to bring some ear-plugs. I saw a friend from work there, who had invited me to this event. He was there with his whole family. Leonard and his wife were dressed in pre-1840's Clothing. Here is a website to learn more about The Mountain Man Rendevous: http://AnasaziFreeTrappers.org.

My Mother is returning home on the Shuttle Bus. I will pick her up at 7 PM tonight.