Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Sikhism - Ocean Of Excellence By Mike King Des Moines Area Community College On Sunday morning I set out to find the Sikh Temple in West Des Moines. My experience was eclectic to say the least. Major themes identified were rhythm, meditation, serenity, self-responsibility, neighborliness, piety,... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
WHAT THIS BLOGGER SAID AND WHAT SHE MEANT
Standing here listening to the winners and losers, one gets the meaning of the line "meet the new boss, same as the old boss". Mitch McConnel, newly minted senate majority leader, said that he had a way to work together with Obama. What he meant was: "If it's the last thing I do I will dismantle... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, November 3, 2014
EVEN SENIORS HAVE TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL ON MONDAYS ππππ
Om. Back to work. Today is Monday. I have completed my book report on the book entitled Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Next is a term paper on Women's rights in the work place. The focus is on the history of laws passed comparing the inequality to ebola. Good metaphor. Next is the Chem term paper.... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR IN SHOOT OUT SOUTH OF THE BORDER
In case you have not heard, the newish Arnold movie is out on dvd. I got it at Redbox for $1.23. This one, "Sabotage", is the second one I've seen since he left office. The previous movie - not sure how many he has made since - entitled "Last Man Standing", was B grade, cheaply made. But the Arnold... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
66-BED SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHAB FACILITY - AND STILL GROWING!
Yesterday, I was notified to contact the director of Des Moines' Salvation Army Adult Residence Care (ARC) facility. I went right downtown for an on-the-spot interview and cook's tour of the entire operation. It is perfect for my 1,000 hour internship. But I haven't signed the contract. First he has... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 20, 2014
THREE MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEKEND
"The Judge" has confirmed Robert Downey, Jr. as my all-time favorite actor. Many big names in this cast and all favorites from the last century. The story is compelling, but the acting academy award stuff. "Sole Survivor" was contemporary and a bit hard to watch. The setting is Afghanistan. Mark... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
FARMERS' LOVE LINE: "CITY FOLKS DON'T GET IT"
There is now a farmer dating service for farmers and just country folks. Fine. I can't think of a better way to strengthen the dying family farms. Full disclosure, we lost our farm in 1931. Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM, VISION AND VALUES NOT LEADERSHIP
The Dallas mayor has established crisis readiness for county-wide damage due to rioting. Huh? Well one thing is to appear in charge. But another is to fasten the barn door after the colt has bolted. A couple weeks ago I tweeted that the biggest issue we face is the architectural management /... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
EBOLA CRISIS HITS HOME.
I used the calculator in between classes: so far worldwide six ten billionths of the world population have died of ebola. It is estimated that West Africa could see five thousand new cases every week. The Houston nurse whose protective gear did not protect her has received a blood transfusion from... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
GUESS WHAT BOOK I READ THIS WEEKEND?
"Psycho bitch!" "Amazing!" These two quotes should tell you what book i just read. But there's a lot more to it. I always love when I learn new things in a fiction book. It might be a made up book, but there are a lot of truths told in there. Let's take just one truth. Men want to be dating "the... Sign in to see full entry.