Holiday Wishes for My Readers

As we approach the end of 2013, I want to take a moment to wish my readers a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.  May you be surrounded by loved ones, family and friends to share the joy of the season.

Again this year I have included, for your entertainment, one of my favorite holiday videos, Beware of the Doghouse.  Take a few moments to enjoy it, and have a great holiday season!

Words of Wisdom for Your Children

Although Bill Gates really didn't say this (It was really the work of Charles J. Sykes, author of the 1996 book, Dumbing Down Our Kids: Why American Children Feel Good About Themselves But Can't Read, Write or Add), it is right on the mark! Check it out and forward it to your children and grandchildren.  If they follow this advice they will be head and shoulders above their peers as they start out in life.

[My thanks to Art Storey for forwarding this]

30 Second Brain Test: Right or Left Brained?

Psychologists say that the side of your brain that is dominant determines many of your personality traits.  Simply put, left brain dominant people are rational, logical and detail oriented, while right brain dominant people are creative, intuitive and chaotic.

Check out this short, entertaining test and see which side of your brain dominates you.  Click on the brain or the link below to start.

The 30 Second Brain Test

Veterans Day Tribute 2013

Veterans Day is upon us once again.  On Monday we remember and honor those who have served and those who still serve our country.  You've heard it before.  These men and women put themselves in harm's way and put their lives on the line to defend our country and keep us safe.  They have given up the comfort of their warm homes to go to the ends of the earth.  Many suffered serious injury and death in the performance of their duties.

As the conflicts in the Middle East wind down and our troops return home, thousands remain in harm's way, scores have paid the ultimate price, and hundreds have returned home with life changing injuries.  Once again I would like to extend a challenge to all of my readers to make a donation to one of the many organizations that help our Veterans in need.  The Disabled American Veterans and Wounded Warrior Project are just two.  I continue to donate funds to veterans organizations and contribute monthly to the Wounded Warrier Project to help those veterans who need our help.  I hope you will do the same.

Again this year I have included, for your entertainment, my favorite video honoring the men and women of our armed forces.  It honors them in an exciting and upbeat way that will have you on your feet!  To date it has been viewed over 53,000 times and continues to receive rave reviews.  Turn up your volume, select full screen and take a few moments to enjoy it.

Humor: Democrat, Republican, or Southerner?

Are you a Democrat, a Republican or a Southerner?  Here is a little test that will help you decide.  The answer can be found by posing the following question: 

You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children.

Suddenly, a Terrorist with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, raises the knife, and charges at you...

You are carrying a Kimber 1911 cal. 45 ACP, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?

THINK CAREFULLY AND THEN SCROLL DOWN:

DEMOCRAT'S ANSWER:
Well, that's not enough information to answer the question!
What is a Kimber 1911 cal. 45 ACP?
Does the man look poor or oppressed?
Is he really a terrorist? Am I guilty of profiling?
Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack?
Could we run away?
What does my wife think?
What about the kids?
Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand?
What does the law say about this situation?
Does the pistol have an appropriate safety built into it?
Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children?
Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me?
Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me?
If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me?
Should I call 9-1-1?
Why is this street so deserted?
We need to raise taxes, have paint & weed day.
Can we make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior.
I need to debate this with some friends for a few days and try to come to a consensus.
This is all so confusing!

REPUBLICAN'S ANSWER:
BANG!

SOUTHERNER'S ANSWER:
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
BANG !
Click.... (Sounds of reloading)
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
BANG!
BANG!
BANG!
Click

Daughter: 'Nice grouping, Daddy!  Were those the Winchester Silver Tips or Hollow Points?!

Son: 'Can I shoot the next one?!'

Wife: 'You are NOT taking that to a Taxidermist!

[My thanks to Jennie Montoya for forwarding this article]