A Little Serious

I try not to be political here, however, the leading article in the Washington Post today just calls for a comment or two. (You can find the article here). Jack Abramoff is everthing I do not want to be, ever. He is everything I want to stay away from - so far, he seems to be a sleazy, corrupt, selfish, scandalous, lying... fill in the rest... man. Oh, and "Abramoff also worked on behalf of the apartheid South African government" according to the Post. So add the label racist as well. (Ironic that he supported the apartheid government given his Jewish heritage.)

What gets me more are comments from people like Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), who defend Abramoff saying "I think he's been dealt a bad hand and the worst, rawest deal I've ever seen in my life. Words like bribery are being used to describe things that happened every day in Washington and are not bribes."

Notice the "happened every day in Washington". And yet we have the audacity to go tell other countries, particularly developing nations - mostly in Africa - how to fight corruption and clean up their politics!

The good news is that such drivel is finally coming out, even on Capitol Hill, after being dragged out by Spitzer on Wall Street. May the Deity bless Abramoff's prosecutors.

My Tree...

 


In keeping with tradition, here's my tree courtesy of a wonderful and very beautiful fellow Jayhawk... and, yes, it's a real tree! 

Merry Christmas!

A very Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a wish for a happy, prosperous, blessed, and wonderful new year to you!

It's 55 degrees with sunny skies in the capital on Christmas eve - somewhat odd! But, perhaps it captures what the actual weather was like 2000 years ago. Soon to come: pictures of DC during Christmas - stay tuned!

'Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la... la la la....

DC on a winter night

 


A view of the city from Rosslyn. Can you spot the Capitol? 

King of Stocks

 


When he speaks, listen. 

BOOYAH THAT!

 
 

B... B...B... BOOYAH!

 
 

"ARE YOU READY SKI DADDY?!"

 


B...B...B...B...B...BOOYAH!!

Doctor UNH, Esquire gave the Kansas Jayhawks a BIG *BOOYAH* on the show today - I love you Cramer! 

Metro opens doors...to jail!

Once again, my esteemed reader has asked that I update. I do apologize, again, for not being very good about updating. Quite frankly, sometimes there aren't too many thoughts... a Jayhawk's brain can only handle so much - well, this one's.

But here's some useful information: do not eat in the metro. You will get arrested, i.e. handcuffed and kicked out at the next stop. This is exactly what's been witnessed recently. There are signs that warn passengers that it is unlawful to eat in the metro, but who would've thought you'd get arrested! Well, now you know...

Does he really work?

 


It's all in a day's work! 

Where's Waldo?

 


A white Tuesday morning: happy snow day! Can you spot Waldo the snowman? 

Fill this: Crossnumber

What's the latest buzz in the nest? Su Doku - a number puzzle. I always watched in great awe as friends and colleagues completed crosswords. Now, I've found something that I can actually complete! Su Doku is like a crossword puzzle, except with numbers. So, perhaps we can call it crossnumber puzzle. Here's a link to more information.

Keep this in mind...

"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give."

- Winston Churchill

Purpose

"Keep a clear eye towards life's end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God's creature. What you are in His sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing that you have received... but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage."

- Saint Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226, Founder of the Franciscan Order

Nameless Bird

 

No jackets, no coats, no gloves, no worries, not a care in the world, does it even know I have a picture of it? 

The Bay Bridge

 

Check this thing out - a bridge over the bay that stretches for several miles. So, if you have gephyrophobia (scare of bridges), then either don't drive over it or keep your eyes closed, perhaps even take a nap! 

Good Evening!

 


A sunset on the Chesapeake Bay - majestic! 

Ocean City, MD

 


This is a picture of some of the hotels on the coastline in Ocean City, MD. 

Garden vs. Bay

 

This was our backyard at the house we stayed. It's the Chesapeake Bay. Unfortunately, December is a rather cold month in Maryland, thus we weren't able to take advantage of any water activities other than capture a picture of the bay.

So, what do you prefer in your backyard: a garden or a bay? 

My new car!

 



It's not my new car, of course. But, it's the crazy store owner's car. 

What is this!?!

 


What is this?! That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw it. It's a building with a lot of scrap on it in Ocean City, MD. I'm not sure of the intent, but it's whacky either way. Does having this in the neighborhood decrease surrounding property value? My guess..... absolutely! 

God said No

I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

-Taken from Donn's Center of the Universe

Good Morning!

 


I had once tried to describe the beautiful sunrise that I woke up to one summer morning. Well, I finally managed to capture it and here it is. This picture was taken this morning from my apartment overlooking the Beltway. Isn't this just beautiful or what!