Floyd’sFire is a Busy Man

Wow.  Never told me about your deviantART work, bro.  Cool stuff, only some of which I have seen.  And your favorite author is Philip Jose Farmer?

The Riverworld series is one of my favorites of all time.  I couldn’t seem to get anyone else interested in it, but it ranks right up there with LOTR and His Dark Materials, imo.

I also like your newer Karaoke songs on your My Space page.  But when I went to the blog area it said you hadn’t been blogging.  If you post, I’ll comment!

My Ex is Getting Married

  And that is a cause for celebration for me.  Why is that?  Well, both our daughters live out of the state.  I only get to see each of them annually, sometimes twice if Pop and I make the trip out of town ourselves.  And we haven’t seen them together since their paternal grandfather passed away 4 years ago. 

  So for this, they will both come back to the area for a visit.  I miss them!  I miss my grandkids, too!  So I’m really happy for my ex.  Because he’s very happy, I get to see my daughters together for the first time in 4 years.   

Myanmar Invasion?

  Ugh.  Time.com brought this up this week.  If the military junta in Myanmar won’t allow foreign aid to be brought in for the citizens in the wake of the horrific cyclone, the idea is that we’ll invade them and force our humanitarianism on them. 

  I’m sure the ordinary citizens there would be for the idea.  But the illegal government of military might, is worried about their hold on their power. 

  And the rumors are as usual…any aid that is allowed in, first goes to VIPs and government officials, and precious little is making it to those ordinary citizens who are desperate for basic living needs.

  I just shudder at the concept of even more bloodshed (you know they won’t give up without a fight) in the name of humanitarian aid.  And then what?  After the aid is delivered, who takes over running the country, then?  We can’t just waltz in, provide aid, and waltz back out again.

  Once we start, our dance ticket is full.  And we’re there until the chaperones kick us out, or send the band home.   

I Eat a Lot of Crow

I post my opinions here and comment on various blogsites elsewhere.  I have a lot of strong opinions and I’m not afraid to voice them, generally.

I have been finding, more and more, that my opinions are not factually based, and in many cases I’ll spout off and someone will take the time to patiently point out that I’m basically an idiot…

While I’m not opposed to being wrong, it is embarrassing to be wrong about basic things that could easily be researched.  It’s embarrassing that someone else takes the time to research and I do not.

I used to research things.  Now, apparently I’m willing to let someone else do it, and if I’m wrong, I’ll have a hearty helping of crow and humble pie.  Pass the hot sauce, please.

I’m Whiny Today

  I am back from Boise, and taking some time off before heading back to my desk on Monday.  I will work an hour or two tomorrow but nothing major.

  I noticed on my comments on IFz that I was complaining, mostly.  Don’t know why, not sure if I’m just grumpy or if I’m feeling more out of sorts than usual.  I am feeling particularly poor, and less able to spend money frivolously as before, and maybe that’s part of it.

  But it sure seems a pity to waste a day off by being grumpy…meaning, if I’m gonna be this way, I should have just gone into work in the first place and saved my vacation day for a time when I was in a good mood! 

The Road is Long

And I am weary.  But the work is good and the potential is unlimited.

The weather there has been cold, but obviously colder here in the higher altitude.  Pocatello area got 6″ of snow last Wednesday/Thursday and IF got 1″ (a real backwards situation).   The weather this week will be much warmer, and won’t get below freezing in IF, and spend the highs in the early 60s with some 70s.  Time to open all the windows all day and let in the fresh air.

These are the days we should be out enjoying the world.  Instead, I’m packing to head back to Boise for another week.

Talk to y’all when I return. 

The Golden Compass

***NO spoilers***

Well, this was not a badly done movie, even if it took some license with the book, as they all seem to do.  I think it could have been better done in a few ways, but it has the potential to be a classic, depending upon the sequels (if any, there are two other books in the trilogy).

I was startled by Iorek’s voice, although come to think of it, I seem to remember Hx telling us whose voice it was last year, and I didn’t think it would be a problem then.  But upon watching, it was difficult for me after all.

The casting was pretty good over all.  I really liked Seraphina Pekkala, her character was perfectly cast.

I think the alethiometer could have been done a bit better, but maybe the director did it exactly as he imagined it, which just didn’t match my own imagination.

So, I’m okay with this movie, lots more than I was with LOTR (especially the Two Towers).

It’s About Time

Wow.  Finally, someone in fundamental Christianity is putting their foot down and saying that enough is enough, with regards to faith and politics.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/02/evangelicals.ap/index.html 

Quote: “The statement, called “An Evangelical Manifesto,” condemns Christians on the right and left for using faith to express political views without regard to the truth of the Bible”.

Yes indeedy, it’s about time. 

Can I get an amen, brothers and sisters?

The Wright Stuff?

Geezum Pete.  The Reverend Wright is sure getting his 15 minutes of fame these days.  Is he exploiting his connection with Obama, or is he just being himself, and newshounds are recording every moment to try to find something salacious or juicy?

I’m thinking it’s a little of both.  And Obama’s lead is slipping.  I just think this is going to be his toughest issue by far, that he knows and is / was proud of this guy (even though I don’t think he was necessarily proud of the political side of the good reverend.)

I saw a soundbite from McCain.  I was impressed by it, he said that he didn’t care what the reverend said, he cared what Obama said (or something to that effect).  So I’m happy he appeared to take the high road on this one situation.

But I don’t think the campaign is derailed, just yet.  And I’m really hoping that Clinton does not use Wright in the fight against Obama.  I want to see her take the high road, too.

On the Road Again

Well, time to pack and head out.  At least I’m getting a ride there this time and can sit in the back with my feet up in some way.

I got library books (lots of fan fiction out there for Star Trek) because my magazines are all caught up.  I can’t stand watching tv there, it’s just no fun w/o Pop.  On my own I never watch tv unless it’s pro football or pro golf when Tiger’s playing.

I really enjoy the work of blending the two computer systems and making sure the rules engines are as closely aligned as possible.  It’s a challenge to make something work, to fix it, and that’s what I really like to do.  Once it’s up and smoothly flowing I’m not as interested in the day to day maintenance anymore.

Fire fighter extraordinaire, that’s me.

Talk to you in a week!