What Happened...

It came and went, Superbowl 50. Wow, a game to remember. The predictions about the game's outcome was everywhere. There were birds picking the winning team. Two old couples throwing ping pong balls into a cup and the winner's team would be the champs. Several inside bets and taunts in many workplaces that some got out of hand. Nonetheless the Broncos have won and it was an interesting game to say the least. Many mistakes were made on both sides and lots of missed opportunities as well. Regardless to which team you wanted to win it was a nice time spent with friends and family. Yeah there were a few idiots that had to celebrate a bit too much but let's hope they spent some time in jail reflecting on what that caused chaos proved. Hope everyone enjoyed the game I know I did. Maybe this coming year the 49ers will be in a decent spot; well maybe. :)

12/17/2015 - He's Gone...

Good morning all; My brother has come and gone. He came here from Puerto Rico to start on a different adventure that would bring him unthinkable experiences. I was more then happy to lend a helping hand when he needed it. The economy in P.R. has been looking dark for quite some time now. When my brother asked if I can help him start fresh here in the States I was more forced to remind him about his tropical surroundings and that it will not follow him here to Ohio. He spent a total of two months here. In that time frame he was able to find a job with Bluflame and made some really good friends. He has mentioned to me that he will never forget them but first and foremost he will never forget the opportunity that I was able to give him. I will miss him but plan on visiting him next year, god willing. MR

Volunteers to honor...

While watching the news last night and again tonight online I want to send a special thank you to the couple that have taken the time to take the course and passing it with such a passion for the safety of their fellow neighbor and stranger. That couple is none other than Rick and Lynn Melchert. Thank you for taking the time to help the police force by offering your time and energy. What we need here in Toledo is something similar to what they have done but with the police vehicle problem we have this wonderful program won't work all that good here, but it would be nice for Toledo to look into it.

An excellent opinion...

It all seems to be coming together now, at just the right time, much as it did in 2004 after the Red Sox staged the greatest comeback in the history of sports to vanquish the Yankees in that year’s ALCS.

The comment above is that of Corey Fyke Day Staff Writer , his piece on the past and present of Boston's standings are true to the fact. I became a Red Sox fan even more this year because of my brother Chelo. He i definitely a die hard fan, my uncle from Boston has been a fan for pretty much his whole life. I am glad to have become a stronger fan to this excellent ball club, watching them play against the Indians brought me some memories of watching a game with my uncle when I was younger and I had gone to visit him for a week. I have been to Fenway before but it would be nice to go there with my uncle and my brother at the same time. Read Mr. Fyke's complete article by clicking on the link at the bottom labeled 'Article', his entry is a definite read don't miss it.

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An Interrupted Plan...

By looking at the image to the right simply disturbs me because for this kid to have this much arsenal and then having the mom being found responsible for purchasing some of the weaponry which includes a 9mm rifle and allowing her son to actually have gun powder in the home. Call me an out of the box thinker here but didn't she get a clue or an insight or heck even a hint that her son was a bit out there. What kid collects guns as a hobby, why I say that - because it would not surprise me if she pleads not guilty due to her thinking it was a collection that he had and that it didn't have any other meaning to it other then that. I need to meet the friend that brought this to the attention of the police because that person needs to be honored for preventing a possible horror.
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I just joined a new community that is structured under the opinions of sports, sports and more sports. It seems that the majority of the people there are very into the world of sports. I can see myself enjoying some quality time there writing chatting and reading. If any of you want to visit please do o and please sign up. The idea of venting and releasing that bad day of sports to a community that will listen and probably agree is something that feels great instead of having someone telling to pipe down because they want to watch their soaps.
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Still Remembering...

It has been six years but it feels like it was just yesterday when the horrible events 9/11 unfolded. We (my family and I) had a moment to reflect on that day's events and what was to follow the from then until now. Our hearts are still heavy when we think of the lives lost both innocently and bravely. The link at the bottom of this post will direct you to a site that CNN has with all that were lost on that beautiful Tuesday morning. My heart will continue to go out to the families of those lost as well as those who survived.

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Not Old School at all...

90-year-old Estelle Rees-Arroyo is one of Sacramento State's new students, she's also the University's oldest student.

All I can say is that for a woman of her age still wanting to continue her education is something that has to be respected and honored. My question is with her being 90 years old can she input some data on her past that might add to the class lessons. I would be more then honored to have her in my class, I would definitely ask her some questions regarding what her past was like and did she come across anyone that might of influenced her in the slightest bit. My hat goes off to her for continueing her education especially at her age.

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A careful strategy...

I was a victim to the bully system back during my elementary years. My problem was that I didn't tell anyone - I just kept it in and decided that I will handle it when the time came. I was pushed around for about a year before I snapped and managed to get this bulling individual to a location where I knew the school was not going to be involved. I laid such a beating on this guy that I did not see him for about two weeks, I'm not saying that violence is the answer but for my situation it was the only option I had. With that being said I just got done reading an article that I believe will help out a lot of kids out there that don't want to go to an adult because of their fear of being exposed as a coward to the rest of the school and neighborhood. While I respect the first amendment and free speech, I still believe that certain words shouldn't be said regardless to free speech. A young lady has committed suicide due to threats, that young lady had a right to live and a right to enjoy life 'free' of harassment. There are kids that believe that they can run other peoples lives, to those kids I say - Be careful who you push because you never know who's going to snap.

Of Interest...

This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace, now home to the 4th Infantry division. It will eventually be shipped home and put in the memorial museum in Fort Hood, TX.

The statue was created by an Iraqi artist named Kalat who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad. Kalat was so grateful for the Americans liberation of his country; he melted 3 of the heads of the fallen Saddam and made the statue as a memorial to the American soldiers and their fallen warriors. Kalat worked on this memorial night and day for several months.

To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the soldier comfort as he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms. Do you know why we don't hear about this in the news? Because it is heart warming and praise worthy. The media avoids it because it does not have the shock effect. But we can do something about it.

We can pass this along to as many people as we can in honor of all our brave military personnel who are making a difference each and every day by simply mentioning this post or even talking about it with your friends and family.

I agree with the comments...

After watching the video below I came to realize that I almost became one of those people that are affraid to say the wrong thing because I might offend someone. Most cultures do walk around with a chip on their shoulder and would claim offense the first chance it gets, I on the other hand will treat you or anyone else in the same manner in which I received yours. Watch the video and let me know what you think.

From 1906 to 2007

Rollie Stiles dubbed "Oldest ex-major leaguer" died Sunday morning during his sleep. Born Nov. 17, 1906, in Ratcliff, Ark. this man has done it all, he started out playing for the St. Louis Browns as their pitcher in 1930, 31 and 33.
"A modest and graceful man grateful for his baseball career", said Emmett McAuliffe, a board member of the St. Louis Browns fan club and a friend of Stiles. I used to follow baseball for awhile but I never was really into it. My brother is visiting for about two weeks and he is a die hard Boston RedSox fan, I followed the Red Sox when I was younger but was turned away when I started to watch the NBA and the Chicago Bulls. My brother is currently getting me back into the game and I'm finding myself actually enjoying it. Last night we heard the Red Sox and Indians game on the radio (no cable) and he and I were excited to hear the play by play calls and of course the Sox winning it 6-2. I am going to fill in the void that was created when I became a basketball fan with a lot information on the game of baseball and I'm going to try and memorize the names and numbers of the players as well.
My heart goes out to the family friends and fans of this wonderful man that has really made a difference in the way he lived his life as well as those who spent their time around him.
God Bless

Your Parachute...

The following was sent to me by a good friend of mine at work, after reading it I found myself agreeing with her 100%. Friends will always be there to give you the extra boost you need to make your day a little more livelier.
Thanks Barb
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Your Parachute…

Charles Plumb was a US Navy jet pilot in Vietnam. After 75 combat missions, his plane was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile. Plumb ejected and parachuted into enemy hands. He was captured and spent 6 years in a communist Vietnamese prison. He survived the ordeal and now lectures on lessons learned from that experience!

One day, when Plumb and his wife were sitting in a restaurant, a man at another table came up and said, "You're Plumb! You flew jet fighters in Vietnam from the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk. You were shot down!"

"How in the world did you know that?" asked Plumb.
"I packed your parachute," the man replied. Plumb gasped in surprise and gratitude. The man pumped his hand and said, "I guess it worked!"

Plumb assured him, "It sure did. If your chute hadn't worked, I wouldn't be here today."

Plumb couldn't sleep that night, thinking about that man. Plumb says, "I kept wondering what he had looked like in a Navy uniform: a white hat; a bib in the back; and bell-bottom trousers. I wonder how many times I might have seen him and not even said 'Good morning, how are you?' or anything because, you see, I was a fighter pilot and he was just a sailor." Plumb thought of the many hours the sailor had spent at a long wooden table in the bowels of the ship, carefully weaving the shrouds and folding the silks of each chute holding in his hands each time the fate of someone he didn't know.

Now, Plumb asks his audience, "Who's packing your parachute?" Everyone has someone who provides what they need to make it through the day. He also points out that he needed many kinds of parachutes when his plane was shot down over enemy territory - he needed his physical parachute, his mental parachute, his emotional parachute, and his spiritual parachute. He called on all these supports before reaching safety.

Sometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important. We may fail to say hello, please, or thank you, congratulate someone on something wonderful that has happened to them, give a compliment, or just do something nice for no reason. As you go through this week, this month, this year, recognize people who pack your parachutes.