2010

The 2010 Utah State Legislative Session begins on January 25th, and will continue for 45 days.

Helen Keller

I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.

Confucius

The Superior Man loves his soul, the Inferior Man loves his Property.

(Confucius)

Extreme Poverty

According to the United Nations, Extreme Poverty is defined as someone who lives on $1.25 per Day, or less. There are 1.4 Billion People in the World, who live in Extreme Poverty!

Universe

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.

(Lieh Tzu)

Detroit

It has come to my attention, that the Unemployment Rate in Detroit, is ridiculously high! My heart goes out to those People in Detroit, who are suffering!

Gandhi

Yesterday, I began reading a book about Gandhi, that was written by Louis Fischer. It looks like an interesting book, about an amazing person!

Salt Lake City

The Weather in Salt Lake City, has been quite a bit warmer this Week.

Sometimes at Christmas Time, we hear about the Wise Men bringing the Christ Child; Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. Most of us know about Gold, but what exactly is Frankincense, and Myrrh? Frankincense and Myrrh are Special Tree Resins, that have a Nice Scent, and have Anti-Bacterial Properties.

I am currently writing a Magazine Article, Titled: How to be a Philosopher. I will let everyone know when I finish writing it, and get it Published.

I moved to Salt Lake City, 3 Months ago. I am living Downtown.

My Brother

My Brother, David Ballard, has encouraged me to continue updating this Blog. I had become a bit discouraged, since not very many People were commenting on my Posts, but my Brother told me that as long as my Blog, is helping One Other Person, that my Blog is a Worthwhile Endeavor!

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

For those who are interested in helping Animals, I recommend: http://bestfriends.org/!

Medicine

Today I was asked to serve as a member of a Committee, that will distribute Medicines, and Assistance to the Community, in the Event of a Pandemic, or a Terrorist Attack!

Confirmation

Today was my Confirmation Service! I was Confirmed a member of the Episcopal Church!

Opinionated

I guess I'm a bit too opinionated for Wikipedia! They deleted almost everything I wrote!

Wikipedia Content

I added another sentence to Wikipedia today!

Editing Wikipedia

I did something new Yesterday! Instead of merely using Wikipedia as a Research Resource, I actually added content to Wikipedia! Admittedly it was only two sentences, but the greatest journey begins with a single step!

Wikipedia

It's amazing how many articles have been written for Wikipedia! I'm planning on writing some articles for Wikipedia also!

Toastmasters

I attended Toastmasters this Morning! Although I'm a long-time member, I wasn't able to attend for several months. It felt good to get back!

For those who are trying to bring our Troops Home from Iraq, here are a couple of good Resources: http://www.fofchange.org, and http://MFSO.org!

Baptism

Two weeks ago I was Baptized into the Episcopal Church! It was a Great Experience!

Toquop

For those of you that don't know, Toquop is a proposed Dirty Coal Plant that might be built only 32 miles from my home. Many of us in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, don't want this Coal Plant to be built! About 400 of us, showed up at a Government Hearing that was held yesterday in Mesquite, Nevada. Most of the People (myself included) who traveled to the Government Hearing from St. George, Utah, rode on a chartered Bus! We had to leave before the meeting ended, but the Nevada, and Arizona People were grateful that we came down to help! Just about everyone is against Toquop!