I assume, we are referring to reasonable freedom. Total freedom would be disaster for all but a few.
Reasonable freedom would be minimum interference by the government and others while maintaining peace, reasonable safety and order.
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Biden
Whom I call Old Joe. Because of all the deaths he caused, I simply cannot bring myself to call him president, or even dog catcher.
Career? Pretty Much in Rear View Mirror
At 76, I don’t think I could pay anyone to hire me, especially with my heart history.
What about it? Anyone have a position for an old man with some really old fashioned ideas.
Fiddler on the Roof, I think.
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.
Of Course
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.
Yes
I am confused by the prompt. Are there any other kind of elections. I mean, even a dog catcher has politics.
Long, Long Ago
My wife bought me a laptop computer a while ago. We couldn’t afford it and I really didn’t have a use in the world for it. I remember it well. It had a 486sx processor and a 7 inch screen.
I sat down in front of this mighty midget. I had no Windows operating system but I did have a cheap word processor. So I started it up and started on my first book.
I thought it was great. I had no hopes of a million seller, but I just knew it would do well.
Things don’t always work out the way you hope. Certainly, in this case, it didn’t. What a let down. What a disappointment. What a disaster.
At the time, I was afraid of what people would think of me or about me. I guess I was right. After decades of editing the book, it’s still not so great, though many have read it. Those that have read it like the content, but I am still finding grammar mistakes, simple ones.
Still I am glad I made the decision. Even if I have no million sellers. I found out, I like to write. I mean I really like to write.
And so I continued to write and write. I now have over 35 books that you can read on Amazon. I have a list of them on my home page. I occasionally hand out books to people I meet. who knows, one just might make it to a Hollywood producer. Many have told me they would make good movies.
In the meantime, as long as my mind holds up, I’ll keep turning out words, whether people read them or not. Also, regardless what people think of me.
I Love This Question
Define camping.
One time I went to Lake Elsinore and slept in a tent. I suspect many would not call this camping. I did as tell my sister about the leftover milk. I don’t like wasting food. She laughed and told me not to worry about it. Next morning, it was froze solid. Come to think of it, I was pretty cold too.
Many times we went to Irvine Park. At that time, it was bordering on wilderness. They had nice camp stoves there. I don’t think that qualifies as camping, but it was kinda close.
I suppose it might count when we camped during Marine training, but that was not for enjoyment. It was the first time I found out just how dark a place can get without the sun.
I went to Korea for a week and lived in a tent. I think that was about as cold as I have been in my life. I really have a hard time understanding how people can live there.
Never did go camping in a trailer or motor home. Don’t really consider that camping anyway. Still, I wouldn’t mind trying it out a few times. I’d be happy with something 20-25 feet.
In a somewhat related subject, my drill instructor passed this little bit of wisdom to us. “Never own more than you can carry on your back.” You have no idea how many times I wished I would have paid attention to that.
I’m not saying I should carry all I own on my back, but I think a pickup and camper would have worked. Over time I have realized, the more I got, the more I have to take care of and the more it costs.
Perhaps, in a way, we would all be better off camping throughout our lives. I am sure there are many who’ll quickly disagree with me. However, when we reach a point when our stuff owns us instead of us owning it, maybe we have too much stuff. To be sure, the last few years, I have learned my house owns me. I am pinned to it and I must consider many things before going on a two day trip. No such thing as just going. That grass won’t mow itself. At my age, it is getting more difficult. I will likely soon start paying someone. I won’t be able to ignore it.
Maybe we have reached a point where we would be better off just camping.
Emojis?
Not an emoji person. I can’t recall using any. just call me really old fashioned.
I’m sure that figuratively handicaps me, but I just use words. I have no desire to use picture graphs to explain my emotions and feelings.
Not that it means a thing, but I did find it interesting that the editor on my pad, which I use to write most of my posts, changed the word emoji to emotions. I had to force change it back. It would seem the editor isn’t to keen on emojis either. Even now, it the word is underlined, marked as misspelled.
Sometimes, there are those of us that just resist changes.
Camera Purchase
I saw a used 4 by 5 format camera for a reasonable price that seemed in good condition. I was advised against it for good reasons. The film and processing is expensive.
Yet, I wish I had bought it. For an occasional photo, it would have been great, expensive or not. The large format provides a very high quality image, even when the image is greatly enlarged.
I likely would’ve regretted it, but I would have a few really nice pictures. Maybe a few of them would’ve been of family and friends. A few would have been of the Grand Canyon and the redwoods of Sequoia. I might have a few of Sandia Peak as it reflects the rays of the setting sun.
I do have photos I took with my 35 mm camera, but the 8x10s are a bit grainy.
Daily writing prompt
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
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