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Monday, April 17, 2017
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Saturday, November 12, 2016
The Angry Man
For all the interest group pandering that shapes modern American politics, the group that may well decide the election has come down to the demographic of “The Angry Man.”
The Angry Man is difficult to stereotype. He comes from all economic backgrounds, from dirt-poor to filthy rich. He represents all geographic areas in America, from sophisticated urbanite to rural redneck, Deep South to Yankee North, Left Coast to Eastern Seaboard.
No matter where he’s from, Angry Men share many common traits; they aren’t asking for anything from anyone other than the promise to be able to make their own way on a level playing field. In many cases, they are independent businessmen and employ several people. They pay more than their share of taxes and they work hard. Damn hard, for what they have and intend to keep.
He’s used to picking up the tab, whether it’s the Christmas party for the employees at his company, three sets of braces, college educations or a beautiful wedding or two. Not because he was forced to, but because it’s the right thing to do.
The Angry Man believes the Constitution should be interpreted as it was written. It is not as a “living document” open to the whims and vagaries of appointed judges and political winds.
The Angry Man owns firearms, and he’s willing to pick up a gun and use it in defense of his home, his country and his family. He is willing to lay down his life to defend the freedom and safety of others, and the thought of killing someone if necessary to achieve those goals gives him only momentary pause.
The Angry Man is not, and never will be, a victim. Nobody like him drowned in Hurricane Katrina. He got his people together and got the hell out. Then, he went back in to rescue those who needed help or were too stupid to help themselves in the first place. He was selfless in this, just as often a civilian as a police officer, a National Guard soldier or a volunteer firefighter. Victimhood syndrome buzzwords; “disenfranchised,” “marginalized” and “voiceless” don’t resonate with The Angry Man. “Press ‘one’ for English” is a curse-word to him.
His last name, his race and his religion don’t matter. His ancestry might be Italian, English, African, Polish, German, Slavic, Irish, Russian, Hispanic or any of a hundred others. What does matter is that he considers himself in every way to be an American. He is proud of this country and thinks that if you aren’t, you are whole-heartedly encouraged to find one that suits you and move there.
The Angry Man is usually a man’s man. The kind of guy who likes to play poker, watch football, go hunting, play golf, maintain his own vehicles and build things. He coaches kid’s baseball, soccer and football and doesn’t ask for a penny. He’s the kind of guy who can put an addition on his house with a couple of friends, drill an oil well, design a factory or work the land. He can fill a train with 100,000 tons of coal and get it to the power plant so that you can keep the lights on while never knowing everything it took to do that. The Angry Man is the backbone of this country.
He’s not racist, but is truly disappointed and annoyed, when people exhibit behavior that typifies the worst stereotypes of their ethnicity. He’s willing to give everybody a fair chance if they’re willing to work hard and play by the rules. He expects other people to do the same. Above all, he has integrity in everything he does.
The Angry Man votes, and he loathes the dysfunction now rampant in government. It’s the victim groups being pandered to and the “poor me” attitude that they represent. The inability of politicians to give a straight answer to an honest question. The tax dollars that are given to people who simply don’t want to do anything for themselves. The fact that, because of very real consequences, he must stay within a budget but for some obscure reason the government he finances doesn’t. Mostly, it’s the blatantly arrogant attitude displayed implying that we are too stupid to run our own lives and only people in government are smart enough to do that.
The Angry Man has reached his limit. When a social justice agitator goes on TV, leading some rally for Black Lives Matter, safe spaces or other such nonsense, he may bite his tongue but, he remembers. When a child gets charged with carrying a concealed weapon for mistakenly bringing a penknife to school, he takes note of who the local idiots are in education and law enforcement.
But when government officials are repeatedly caught red-handed breaking the law and getting off scot-free, The Angry Man balls-up his fists and readies himself for the coming fight. He knows that this fight, will be a live or die situation, so he prepares fully. Make no mistake, this is a fight in which he is not willing to lose and he will never give up.
But when government officials are repeatedly caught red-handed breaking the law and getting off scot-free, The Angry Man balls-up his fists and readies himself for the coming fight. He knows that this fight, will be a live or die situation, so he prepares fully. Make no mistake, this is a fight in which he is not willing to lose and he will never give up.
Obama calls me a Clinger
Hillary Calls me Deplorable
Bill calls me Redneck
BLM calls me Racist
Feminist calls me Sexist
ISIS calls me an Infidel
Donald Trump calls me an American
Hillary Calls me Deplorable
Bill calls me Redneck
BLM calls me Racist
Feminist calls me Sexist
ISIS calls me an Infidel
Donald Trump calls me an American
H/T Jimmie Elzner FB
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Tunes & A Thank You
I have lots going on right now (and have had)...Today I was busy making curtains and was really enjoying this playlist while doing so. I thought a few times I should post that song....
When I took a break I checked email, and received a few asking about why I have not been posting.....Just busy...priorities...
BUT....this is a GREAT playlist....check it out...I dare you...to tell me what you think of it!
; P
Thanks to those of you who dropped me a line to say hello and check on me...you know who you are...I appreciate your thoughtfulness!
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Just Venting...No HVAC Ass. Needed!
For that special someone, you know who you are!
That about sums it up!
Have a GREAT day everyone!
; )
Oh look, he has another fan! A dedication....thanks J!
Oh look, he has another fan! A dedication....thanks J!
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Spicebush Swallowtail~~Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterflies
The brilliant creature below joins me on the porch.....it will fly about and land on me and sit and gently flutter it's wings for long minutes at a time. It really is rather friendly, if I am very slow and gentle, I can touch a wing as it perches upon my leg or arm and it does not fly away...
AMAZING!
It has a soft, silky texture to it's wing.
There are three or four of them that I see flitting about....another thing to love!
The Spicebush Swallowtail(Papilio troilus) is a *common black swallowtail butterflyfound in North America, also known as the Green-Clouded butterfly.[1] It has two subspecies, Papilio troilus troilus and Papilio troilus ilioneus, the latter found mainly in the Florida peninsula.[2] The spicebush swallowtail derives its name from its most common host plant, the spicebush, members of the genus Lindera.
The family to which Spicebush Swallowtails belong,Papilionidae, or swallowtails, include the largest butterflies in the world. The swallowtails are unique in that even while feeding, they continue to flutter their wings. Unlike other swallowtail butterflies, Spicebushes fly low to the ground instead of at great heights.[
Distribution and habitat[edit]
The Spicebush Swallowtail is found only in the eastern US and southern Ontario, but occasionally strays as far as the American Midwest, Cuba, Manitoba and Colorado.[3] While still larvae, Spicebush Swallowtail remain on the leaf of the plant on which they were laid. As adults, the butterflies do not limit their flight geographically and instead are motivated mostly by availability of water and nectar and mates within the species’ range.[4]
This primarily black swallowtail is normally found in deciduous woods or woody swamps, where they can be found flying low and fast through shaded areas. Females tend to stay in open plains,[5] while males are typically found in swamp areas.[4]
Papilio troilus troilus[edit]
The more widespread subspecies of Spicebush Swallowtail is prevalent throughout the Eastern United States, from New England to Wisconsin, west to Illinois, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Nebraska. It also abounds in Texas and Colorado.[6] Temperature may be a limiting factor for the spread of P. troilus troilus, as in experimental conditions, they do not fare well at or above 36 °C nor are they capable of flourishing at or below 14 °C.[7]
Papilio troilus ilioneus[edit]
The smaller subspecies of P. troilus is confined to the Southeastern coastal United States, namely throughout Florida and along coastal Georgia and in places in Texas.[6]
Description[edit]
On the underside of the hindwing, there will be a dual row of orange spots, which distinguishes it from the pipevine swallowtail, which only has a single row of spots. In between these rows, there is more blue or green coloring.[6]
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Information found at ---->>> Spicebush Swallowtail
*Guess it goes to show, something "common" can be quite beautiful indeed!
We also have these little guys and gals. Lucy likes to chase them...It is absolutely the cutest thing watching her run around the yard after these little blue butterflies.
Eastern tailed-blue
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Eastern Tailed-blue | |
|---|---|
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| Male | |
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| Female | |
Common
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Cupido |
| Species: | C. comyntas |
| Binomial name | |
| Cupido comyntas (Godart, [1824]) | |
| Synonyms | |
The eastern tailed-blue oreastern tailed blue (Cupido comyntas), also known asEveres comyntas,[2] is a *common
butterfly of easternNorth America. It is a medium-sized butterfly that is distinguished from other blues in its range by the small thin tail.[3]
Description[edit]
Males are generally blue on the upperside of their wings while females are lighter blue to brown or charcoal in coloring, but there are also varieties of purple and pink found in both sexes.[4] The underside coloration ranges from bluish-white to tan. There are two or three (outermost one often faint) black to orange chevron-shaped spots on the rear of the hind wings and a trailing tail off the innermost of the spots. The butterfly is 21 to 29 mm (0.83 to 1.14 in) wide with wings outstretched and slightly shorter in length.[5]
Eastern tailed-blues feed on various legumes and are known to secrete a substance which is favored by some ant species. The ant in turn protects the larva of the butterfly from other predators.
Range[edit]
The butterfly is common across eastern North America, and is found as far south asCentral America. The Great Plains form a habitat boundary between the Eastern and the much less common but similarwestern tailed-blue butterfly. The central section ofCalifornia and portions of the states of Oregon andWashington also has eastern tailed blues, which likely adapted to the habitat after being brought there inadvertently by man. The species is virtually absent from the Rocky Mountain region. Often found in sunny, open habitat.[4]
Host Plants[edit]
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Digging Up & Planting Day
Today, Ken and I are digging up a large bed of Irises and transplanting them at our house....they will be so gorgeous in bloom....but FIRST....Fall...the changing of the leaves, I just love that time of year! Busy day! I hope yours is filled with things you are looking forward to.
Monday, August 22, 2016
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Some Days
Some days our minds and hearts are here....
But Believe, and Hope, and Dare to Dream and You Will find Yourself Here....
Friday, August 12, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Monday, August 8, 2016
Good Morning! So Yummmmy!
One of my lovely friends, that stops in regularly, and comments....Granny, Hello Doll! sent me a delicious blend of coffee from Australia, and let me tell you....it is luxurious! I normally use a Keurig for a quick cuppa...but I broke out my French Press for this delectable brew!
Thank you Granny, I appreciate your thoughtfulness!
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Good Good Father~~ I'll Just Say Yes~~It's Not Over Yet~~Walk On Water
Thanks Grog, I had just finished studying....and got your comment...love that song! Thank you for sharing! Realized, it doesn't have to just be a "Sunday" thing....; )
Monday, July 11, 2016
Good Morning, Satellite???? (Satellite Call~~1000 Times~~Cassiopeia~~Not Alone)
I am having issues with internet....satellite...go figure. Wednesday we will be getting broadband...Woo Hoo!
So I am out until then.
Here are a couple of songs from one of my favorite artists of today.
Have a fabulous few days...
Smile, it makes people wonder what you are up to....and remember...Someone out there loves you, you just may not have met them yet!
XOXO
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Sunday, July 10, 2016
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Happy Birthday Baby!
Happy Birthday Baby....guess who's wearing the pants today??? And they are yours! LMAO! Git yer guns and git er dun! Let's go out in the woods and play shoot em up! Ready....Set....Go!
In all seriousness, I love you ....and I wish you the happiest of birthdays....I know...nothing special, you just want to smoke some ...ummmm .....Pork...
; P....LOL....
In your new smoker, and fire off a few rounds and possibly ride your mower around the yard a bit...I will sit on the fender and hold the umbrella so it won't rain on you...; )
Woo Hoo, The excitement of turning 57!!
Well my love...may all your birthday wishes come true!
XOXOXOXOXO
Yes, that is what your cake looked like when I did a practice lighting of the candles...there were just so many!!!
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