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Primenister Netanyahu

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For years I have been trying to get a message that to him that, while others might not like his methods, I do. In fact the world would be far better off if more of the world’s leaders were more like him, both in courage and ideology.

I guess I could send a message to someone somewhere but I have never found a way to make sure the message would get through. In fact, in this current world, I suspect there are many who would make sure the message never got through.

I know the message would do him little good, but I’m sure it wouldn’t hurt. For that matter, maybe it wouldn’t hurt for a bunch more folks send him a reassurance now and again. I mean he knows he’s doing what’s right. But it does help to know there are a few who agree.

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Who would you like to talk to soon?
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Does That Include Tomatoes

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I have heard that some folks say tomatoes are not fruits but veggies. I don’t know. I’ll just call them fruits for now. They are very good you know, on salads, hamburgers and sandwiches. Don’t tell anyone, but sometimes I simply chop them up and eat the pieces. Sometimes I eat them with my sausages and eggs for breakfast. It sort of depends on if I have any.

I have tried to grow them. I’ve been told it is easy. That, I guess, makes me a total failure as a farmer. With two plants I had two decent sized tomatoes. They were pretty good though. There is something to be said about a tomato fresh picked.

The place I lived out in California had a banana tree that grew small bananas. They were small but they were very good. Again, It’s likely because it is right off the tree. I do believe bananas are best on cereal. When I use bananas, I don’t use sugar at all on my cornflakes.

Strawberries are great. A neighbor had a patch of them and let me pick one now and then. It spoiled me. I like store bought berries but I miss the neighbor’s berries better. We tried one year to grow them. End of story.

Love grapes in almost any form. I eat them off the clusters as raisins and in grape juice. Well, I drink the juice. You get the idea.

As I mentioned before, I really like pineapples on pizzas. My wife does like to steal them all, so I have to be fast. They are also good on ham and slow cooked chicken. Occasionally, I’ll eat a few pieces by themselves, but I am not one who for things with strong flavors.

Now, let me see. I think that is already five but let me add one more. We used to have an orange tree in our backyard when I lived in orange county. Now, isn’t that something. Good food on the tree. All I had to do was reach up and pick it. The only work was peeling it. I did get good at it. I had lots of practice.

There was a small problem though. Every time I bit into it, I got the juice all over my hands and face. I guess, I am just one of those complainers. Always have to find something to complain about.

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List your top 5 favorite fruits.
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Don’t Like Cold Weather

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I’ve said this before and I will say it again. I was brought up in southern California, which for sure spoiled me. So, don’t like cold. Don’t like hot. Certainly don’t like humidity.

One might ask, then, why did I leave California? Even more so, don’t like the California politics. Don’t like California taxes. Don’t like California crowds.

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How do you feel about cold weather?
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Yep, 3

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The 1st one, arm, took me out of my first year of Little League. I think that was the one that upset me the most. I guess I was about 55 when I shattered my left ankle. The ankle still hurts, especially just before a good rain.

The broken right ring finger I’d call the strangest. I had gone on a walk, for my health. The walk was almost done and I was in the street in front of my house. I carelessly stepped on a pine cone and I was horizontal on street in pain, instantly.

I was in so much pain I couldn’t even sit up. Finally I recovered a little and started brushing the gravel off my sore hands when I noticed my finger was pointed the wrong way.

When the damage report came in, I broke my one knuckle and dislocated another. Ironically, the one I broke is fine now. The one I dislocated will hardly bend after 6 or 7 years.

Important note. I had an enlarged parathyroid causing low calcium in my bones. Had I had it removed years earlier, I very likely would not have broken the ankle and finger, or at least not as badly. At least this is what I was told. Also, the high calcium in my blood led to kidney stones and a lot of pain. For this reason, I would strongly suggest checking calcium level regularly as I have found this to be a common problem. If you look up the parathyroid, you will see that when it is enlarged, it can cause a wide range of symptoms. Also, it is a easy, relatively painless and inexpensive check.

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Have you ever broken a bone?
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Follower, Definitely

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I’ve actually written on this before, without the prompt. It took me about 7 years in the Marines to figure this one out. I mean, for years, I thought I was a good leader.

Then I was promoted to staff sargeant. Then my eyes were opened over the next few years. The problem, you see, is that leaders must make decisions. Leaders must be good at organizing a staff. And yes, sometimes leaders must say or do things that are not popular in order to accomplish goals that some don’t like. Moreover, the leader must make it appear that decisions coming from above are his.

Finally, when things don’t go right, no matter who is at fault, the good leader steps forward and completely takes responsibility.

I have seen bad leaders quickly point the finger and say, “It’s not my fault. I didn’t do it. Old Joe must be at fault.”

Then again, if someone were to give me that excuse today, I’d believe him. In this case, Old Joe’s always messing up. And, by the way, he’s always quick to point his finger at someone else.

There are many characteristics of a good leader. Truly, objectively, I just don’t see any of them in Old Joe, certainly not honesty, the very most important one. Certainty not knowledge, another one of those big ones.

While I do have some of the characteristics, I lack one thing. I hate making decisions, especially one that effects others. Since leaving the Marines, I have avoided positions of leadership. I learned my lesson.

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Are you a leader or a follower?
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Fiddler on the Roof, I think.

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It’s been a while so I’m not sure. I also saw Kiss me Kate, Sound of Music, Desert Song and a good college performance of The Mikado. They were all good and I enjoyed them very much.

I saw Sound of Music at a theater in the round, which greatly enhanced the performance. I actually felt as if I was right there. When the Von Trapp family was making their escape from the theater, they had quite a few storm troopers running up and down the isle, which did give me an erie feeling.

How can a person dislike a performance of The Desert Song, though the plot is simple. It still keeps you on the edge of your seat. This, of course while being treated to the wonderful melodic music of Sigmund Romberg.

As I have said many times before, though, the one I enjoyed the most was Fiddler on the Roof. Moreover, that performance by Topol was simply great. It was very easy to believe his part and his emotions. I simply wish everyone could have seen it.

I also marveled at the genius of the stage settings. To appreciate it fully, you would just have to see it.

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What was the last live performance you saw?
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Of Course

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Easter & Christmas

When I was in grade school, we had Easter & Christmas vacations. None of us had any doubt as to why we got out of school. Now, they try to conceal it. Now Easter is called spring break and may not even be at Easter. It’s another good reason to take our children out of the child indoctrination centers.

By the way, if your child goes to a public school where the name of Jesus may be mentioned, you are in the minority. However Santa Clause, Rudolph and the Easter Bunny are all for the most part permitted everywhere.

Daily writing prompt
What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?
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