Census Bureau

Today, I tested for a Census Bureau position. Since, I had a Good Score, I was told that I will probably be called back.

Blue Dog

Blue Dog Democratic Congressman, Jim Matheson, will be facing a Democratic Primary, this Year.

Name Change

I hadn't realized it, but Second Harvest changed it's name to Feeding America, a while back. The Website is: FeedingAmerica.org

Legislature Begins

Today, the Utah State Legislature began the New Legislative Season. I went up to the State Capitol, today, to Check it out.

Choice

Speak the Affirmative; emphasize your choice by utterly ignoring all that you reject.

(Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Happiness

We begin from the recognition that all beings cherish happiness and do not want suffering. It then becomes both morally wrong and pragmatically unwise to pursue only one's own happiness oblivious to the feelings and aspirations of all others who surround us as members of the same human family. The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness.

(The Fourteenth Dalai Lama)

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!