Report #4 From the Road.

My lovely bride and I are sightseeing. Nothing really spectatular but it is nice to see another part of the country. We rested and just relaxed.

“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” - Tim Cahill

Report #3 From The Road

Rhode Island is beautiful. At night, it is nice to be able to see the stars in the sky. We are even able to see most of the major constalations. My lovely bride ate a lobster at a locals hangout. She had a one and a half pound lobster with french fries and cole slaw for $15.99. I ate a hamburger. Well, I still ate what I like no matter where I am.

“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” - Martin Buber

Report #2 From the Road

It is now Saturday and we are in Rhode Island. We looked for Quahog, Rhode Island as we were going to stop in and see the Griffin family and their neighbors. We had no luck.

Okay...now back to reality. We really are in Rhode Island and the temperature is in the low 70s. It feels so great. Unleaded regular gas is $4.23 a gallon and we are definitely in Obama country. I am keeping my mouth shut as some of these people are my friends. Oh well, they are still great people even if their political views are so far to the left. God does take care of children and fools.

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” - St. Augustine

Report #1 From the Road

My lovely bride and I made it to the right (east) coast in one piece. Theo Drive from Texas was a chore, but it allowed us to stop and see a friend in Virginia. She has a cabin near a national forest in the western part of Virginia. She has no high speed Internet access and must still use a dial up connection. We cannot even get any cell phone bars. I had forgotten how great it is to be out of touch with all the "crap" in our lives. WE LOVE IT!!!!

Regular unleaded gas was $3.89 a gallon in Virginia. Not bad, but we know it will get higher.

″A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.” - Moslin Eddin Saadi

Texas Truth Has Left the State

My lovely bride and I have left the safe confines of the Lone Star State and have taken a well-earned vacation. We will be gone for a while, however I will post as often as I can.

Take care and I will give everyone the details from the road as they develop.

“All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.” - Samuel Johnson

I Dream of Jeannie

"I Dream of Jeannie" was another television show from my youth. It was on from 1965-1970. Barbara Eden was another one of the woman who got many a young boy through puberty. She was gorgeous. After all, what red-blooded American boy of the 1960s and man of the 21st century would not like a harem girl at their beck and call, crossing her arms, blinking and calling you master.

Enjoy!!!

"All I do is think and blink." - Jeannie (as portrayed as Barbara Eden in "I Dream of Jeannie")

The Many Faces of Catwoman

I found this on YouTube. It highlights the actresses who have played Catwoman. They have a poll going on and Eartha Kitt seems to be leading. I agree, Eartha Kitt was good, but as I have posted earlier, Julie Newmar is the best. She is the classic Catwoman. No one can compare.

My picks are
1. Julie Newmar
2. Michelle Pfieffer
3. Eartha Kitt
4. Lee Meriwether

Please let me know what you think.

Catwoman to Batman: "If I were to kiss you, would you think I was a bad girl?" - Catwoman (as played by Julie Newmar)

Julie Newmar as Catwoman

There was never a better Catwoman than Julie Newmar. Lee Merrywether, Eartha Kitt, Michelle Peiffer and Halle Berry were poor substitutes. They could not carry Julie's kitty litter.

She was not only beautiful, she was an entrepreneur. She invented and marketed her own brand of pantyhose, "Nudemar," in the 1970s & 1980s. She holds three U.S. patents: 3,914,799 and 4,003,094 for "Pantyhose with shaping band for Cheeky derriere relief" and 3,935,865 for "Brassiere."

What a woman...beauty, legs that go all the way up to her neck, and a brain to match.

"Tell me I'm beautiful, it's nothing. Tell me I'm intellectual, I know it. Tell me I'm funny and it's the greatest compliment in the world anyone could give me." — Julie Newmar

Obama Exposed: Number 2

Here is the second post in my series aimed at bringing out the truth about Barack HUSSEIN Obama. It has been up on YouTube for about a year.

It does bring up interesting points. We must continue to get the world out on BHO. The future of our county depends on it.

"Never assume the obvious is true." - William Safire

Ann-Margret: "Rival" from Viva Las Vegas

Here is another hottie (today's vernacular) from our youth. I knew there was definitely something there (even at 10 years old). She was 25 years old during the filming of this movie.

Ann-Margret could sing and dance, as well as being knock-out gorgeous. No wonder Elvis has a life-long love for her. She would have been so much better for him than Priscilla.

PS: She did this performance on the first take.

"I was very flattered by the sex-kitten thing because I never thought of myself as that." - Ann-Margret

Obama Exposed: Number 1

There are many out there that are working very hard to get out the word on Barack HUSSEIN Obama. I found this video on YouTube. I attempted to post it previously on this forum and it was taken down after one day on YouTube.

If you like, please get the code and paste it on your blog and/or website. We must get the word out.

"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters." - Albert Einstein

Elvis: Take Me To The Fair

This is one of my favorite Elvis movie songs. It is from "It Happened at the World's Fair." The little girl he is singing to is Vicki Tiu. In later life, she became the First Lady of Hawaii. Her husband is Ben Cayetano. He was the Governor of Hawaii from 1997-2004.

"Til we meet you again, may God bless you. Adios." - Elvis Presley (Said in 1977 at the end of a concert during his last tour.)

Elvis: Relax

This is clip of Elvis preforming "Relax" from "It Happened at the World's Fair."

The girl is Yvonne Craig who was also know as Batgirl. She was 26 when this movie came out. Hard to believe she is 71 now! WOW, I am getting old.

"Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do ‘em all together, I guess." - Elvis Presley

John Wayne and Dean Martin

Below is a clip of Dean Martin and John Wayne talking about what The Duke wants for his daughter. The things he says are as true today as they were back then. I wish more people would hold these beliefs and views today. It is a shame that we do not have more people that fell this way now.

"Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday." - John Wayne

Aretha Franklin: Think

This clip is Aretha Franklin preforming her classic song "Think" in the movie "The Blues Brothers." This woman can sing. These whimpy tramp monsters of today think they can sing...well to that I say HELL NO, YOU CAN'T.

"Generations of Americans have stood in wonder at the style and voice of Aretha Franklin." - President George W. Bush

Al Pacino's "Inches is Life" Speech

Below is a clip of Al Pacino's "Inches is Life" speech from "Any Given Sunday." It is pretty good, I must say. I wish I could adapt it for my students. It does give one a sense of the things one can achieve if one is willing to work at the little things.

"We're in hell right now gentlemen. Believe me. And we can stay here, get the shit kicked out of us, or we can fight our way back into the light. We can climb outta hell... one inch at a time." Tony D'Amato as played by Al Pacino in "Any Given Sunday"

Blues Brothers: Jailhouse Rock

Here is another version of Jailhouse Rock. It was the ending and credits for the movie "The Blues Brothers." I usually do not like remakes but this one does do the original justice. I love all the famous actors, actresses, performers who were in this movie. A classic movie and a remake of a classic song.

Again...enjoy.

"We're on a mission from God." Elwood Blues (aka Dan Aykroyd)

IT FIGURES...I POST THIS CLIP AND THE YOUTUBE POLICE PULL IT!!! (Look below for the song without the video clip)

Al Gore's Energy Consumption

I just found this on the Tennessee Center for Policy Research website. It is an very interesting story about Al Gore (aka Algore, aka Algorical) and his energy consumption.

This makes me belief he is the biggest hypocrite in the world.

"The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity" - Andre Gide

In the year since Al Gore took steps to make his home more energy-efficient, the former Vice President’s home energy use surged more than 10%, according to the Tennessee Center for Policy Research.

“A man’s commitment to his beliefs is best measured by what he does behind the closed doors of his own home,” said Drew Johnson, President of the Tennessee Center for Policy Research. “Al Gore is a hypocrite and a fraud when it comes to his commitment to the environment, judging by his home energy consumption.”

In the past year, Gore’s home burned through 213,210 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, enough to power 232 average American households for a month.

In February 2007, An Inconvenient Truth, a film based on a climate change speech developed by Gore, won an Academy Award for best documentary feature. The next day, the Tennessee Center for Policy Research uncovered that Gore’s Nashville home guzzled 20 times more electricity than the average American household.

After the Tennessee Center for Policy Research exposed Gore’s massive home energy use, the former Vice President scurried to make his home more energy-efficient. Despite adding solar panels, installing a geothermal system, replacing existing light bulbs with more efficient models, and overhauling the home’s windows and ductwork, Gore now consumes more electricity than before the “green” overhaul.

Since taking steps to make his home more environmentally-friendly last June, Gore devours an average of 17,768 kWh per month –1,638 kWh more energy per month than before the renovations – at a cost of $16,533. By comparison, the average American household consumes 11,040 kWh in an entire year, according to the Energy Information Administration.

In the wake of becoming the most
well-known global warming alarmist, Gore won an Oscar, a Grammy and the Nobel Peace Prize. In addition, Gore saw his personal wealth increase by an estimated $100 million thanks largely to speaking fees and investments related to global warming hysteria.

“Actions speak louder than words, and Gore’s actions prove that he views climate change not as a serious problem, but as a money-making opportunity,” Johnson said. “Gore is exploiting the public’s concern about the environment to line his pockets and enhance his profile.”

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research, a Nashville-based free market think tank and watchdog organization, obtained information about Gore’s home
energy use through a public records request to the Nashville Electric Service.

Evis: Jailhouse Rock (color version)

Another great song by Elvis. I've read that he did the choreography for this himself. Even with a simple song like Hound Dog, in the studio he had the band do 37+ takes, in the studio, before he was happy with it. He had absolute control in the studio. His piano & guitar styles were simple but were right on the money. Elvis wasn't just a great voice and an incredible performer, he was a first class musician.

Sit back and enjoy!!!

"Elvis was the only man from Northeast Mississippi who could shake his hips and still be loved by rednecks, cops, and hippies." - Jimmy Buffet

More on Obama Being a Muslim

I have been searching the web this morning for anything concerning my previous post about Barack HUSSEIN Obama's brother's statement that BHO is a Muslim.

Below is a video I found on YouTube.

"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." - John Adams

Obama's Brother States Obama Is A Muslim

An article was published in the "Israel Insider" (Israel's daily news magazine), that Barack HUSSEIN Obama's half brother states Malik confirms his half-brother Barack grew up a Muslim.

Read the article by clicking here.

Perhaps Malik did not get the memo from his brother about this issue. Nevertheless, it does raise questions of who is telling the truth.

I could not care less what religion Obama is. I will not vote for him anyway. What does bother me is the fact that Obama feels the need to lie about this. If he was a Muslim and converted to Christianity, why not admit it? If he is or was considered Muslim because of his father's beliefs does not matter to me. I respect a man who tells the truth and is willing to come forward with said truth when confronted.

That is one of the many reasons I will not vote for Obama and will do everything in my power to help defeat him. I just do not think he is truthful.

One addition thing that this article bring to mind is why would his brother lie? He has no motive and nothing to gain from telling a lie.

That single reason raises suspicion in my mind. I would hope it would also raise suspicion in your mind as well.

"When one's character begins to fall under suspicion and disfavor, how swift, then, is the work of disintegration and destruction" - Mark Twain

Elvis: A Little More Understanding

Ever since the television show "Las Vegas" came out, I have been intrigued by this song. I did some research to find out more about it. I read somewhere on the Internet that song wasn't so popular when it was released.

"A Little Less Conversation" is the song originally recorded by Elvis for the movie "Live a Little, Love a Little" in 1968. It was released by RCA Victor as a single, but the release was only a moderate success, indicative of the diminishing returns Elvis' movie recordings were exhibiting at the time.

This is the original version and I cannot find any videos of Elvis preforming it. It is a bit different than the "Las Vegas" them song but it was more reminiscent of Elvis.

Don't get me wrong, the theme song is pretty good, but the original is pure Elvis.

"Without Elvis none of us could have made it." - Buddy Holly

Joe Horn Case Goes to the Grand Jury

Joe Horn, the Pasadena man who shot and killed two burglars after they emerged from his neighbor's home last year, has his case presented to the Grand Jury today. It could be the end of the week before we know anything.

To refresh your memory, Mr. Horn shot and killed two burglars after they had robbed his neighbor and were cutting across his lawn to escape.

I have posted my thoughts on his actions here:

"More Information on the Joe Horn Saga" on December 5, 2007.

"Joe Horn Supporters Shut Down Quanell X" on December 8, 2007.

"Song Lyrics: Ding Dong the Trash is Dead. (An Ode to Joe Horn)" on December 8, 2007

"Is Houston Viewed as a Sanctuary City?" on December 23, 2007.

Much has been written on the Houston Chronicle site on this topic. I will post some of the comments later.

"If you commit a crime, you're guilty." - Rush Limbaugh

Elvis: Viva Las Vegas-Take 2

I have found another video clip of Elvis performing"Viva Las Vegas." It was a clip from the movie. Enjoy.

"Nothing really affected me until Elvis." - John Lennon

US Accused of Holding Terror Suspects on Prison Ships

The Guardian is reporting that the United States is holding terror suspects on prison ships. Read the article here.

Actually, I do not have a problem with this. If they are going to commit terror acts against the USA, they deserve what they get.

"When you give religiously inspired zealots weapons of mass destruction and you promise them that if they kill innocent people they will go to heaven, imagine what the consequences are." - Alan M. Dershowitz

Mitt Romney Speech at the 2008 Texas Republican Convention

Below is a video clip of the speech give by Mitt Romney at the 2008 Texas Republican Convention banquet. The banquet was held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

A person very dear to my heart had a ticket to the banquet and was kind enough to video it for me (and you). The video is not the best quality however it is very nice to have it. I was unable to attend and it will give me (and others) a chance to experience speech second hand.

I did want to take this time to thank the person who videoed it for me. This person is the kindest, most caring person I have ever known and it was a treat for them to attend. I was very happy for them.

I know you will join me in thanking them from the bottom of our hearts.

"Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light." - Albert Schweitzer

THERE HAS BEEN TROUBLE UPLOADING THE VIDEO. I WILL TROUBLESHOOT IT AND UPLOAD IT LATER.

2008 Texas Republican Convention-Day 2

Day 2 (Friday, June 13) at the 2008 Texas Republican Convention has come and gone. After getting a late start in the morning (afternoon) , I was able to get some views of what was going happening on the convention floor.

The political maneuvering occurring on the convention floor did not interest me very much, so I confined myself to the action going on elsewhere (i.e. bloggers row, mixers, small group settings, and the overall general view of the convention).

The Ron Paul supporters were very vocal but were amazingly polite and did not cause the ruckus I thought they would.

The speeches by the party bigwigs were typical; saying what was required to appease the crowd. It was exciting to see and hear them in person.

I will post more later, as it is getting late as I am tried.

"I wish I had an answer to that, because I'm tired of answering that question" - Yogi Berra

"Eli's Coming" by Three Dog Night

This is a video clip of Three Dog Night's great 1969 hit "Eli's Coming." This is a 39-year-old tune that could have been produced and considered mainstream even today.

Sing along if you must.

"Eli's comin', hide your heart, girl" - Three Dog Night

Lyrics:
Eli's comin'
Eli's comin' (Eli's a-comin')
Well you better hide your heart, your loving heart
Eli's a-comin' and the cards say... a broken heart
Eli's comin', hide your heart, girl
Eli's comin', hide your heart, girl
Girl, Eli's a-comin', you better hide
Girl, Eli's a-comin', you better hide
Girl, Eli's a-comin', you better hide
Girl, Eli's comin', hide your heart, girl (hide it)
You better, better hide your heart
Eli's comin', better walk
Walk but you'll never get away
No, you'll never get away from
the burnin' a-heartache
I walked to Apollo by the bay
Everywhere I go though, Eli's a-comin'
(she walked but she never got
away)
Eli's a-comin' (she walked but she never got away)
Eli's a-comin' and he's comin'
to git ya (she walked but...
she walked
but...)
Get down on your knees (she walked
but she never got away)
Eli's comin' (hide it, hide it, hide it)
Girl, Eli's a-comin', you better hide
Girl, Eli's a-comin', you better hide
Girl, Eli's a-comin', you better hide
Girl, Eli's comin', hide your heart, girl (hide it)
You better, better hide your heart
Eli's comin', better walk
Walk but you'll never get away
No, you'll never get away from
the burnin' a-heartache
I walked to Apollo by the bay
Everywhere I go though, Eli's
a-comin' (she walked but she'll
never get
away)
Eli's a-comin' (she walked but
she'll never get away)
Eli's a-comin' and he's comin'
to git ya (she walked but...
she walked
but...)
Get down on your knees (she walked
but she'll never get away)
Get down on your knees
No-no, no-no
Lord, I said no-no, no-no, no-no
(hide it) She can
(hide it) hide it
(hide it) You better
(hide it) Somebody
(hide it) You got t'
(hide it) Oh, my
(hide it) Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

2008 Texas Republican Convention-Day 1

I just got home from day one of the 2008 Texas Republican Convention. As I stated in a previous post, I was able to obtain a "guest" credential for the convention from someone very dear to my heart. I have free access to the convention center, hotel, convention floor and all other meetings.

I arrived today and when directly to pick up the credential. There was not a problem. My fiend had already picked it up and as a result, I was ready to go.

As I walked from the Hilton Hotel to the George R. Brown Convention Center, I passed the Protest Area. It was a fenced off area and two or three people where holding signs up. I did not bother to read what they said, but I am sure they (and others) will be out there tomorrow. Convention organizers told me that all the big stuff would happen tomorrow (Friday).

As I got into the convention center, not much was going on. On the convention floor, they were discussing (rather heatedly) the rules of the convention. It seems some for Ron Paul’s supporters were questioning how delegates and alternates would be seated. I am not sure what the deal was as there was a large amount of shouting, booing and people making points of order. I guess they must get this out of the way before the action starts tomorrow.

After that, I went over to the trade show and looked at the booths. Most of the candidates for state and national office had booths set up, passing out their literature and handing out campaign stickers. I do miss the days of free campaign buttons. Stickers just do not do the job.

Governor Rick "Zoolander" Perry was set up in a booth (actually a quite large area) with free popcorn, stickers, literature and a video of what he ahs done. He was also signing his book about the Boy Scouts and was sitting at a table autographing it and posing for photos. His "protects" was close by and I assume they were plain clothes Texas Rangers. I pick them out of all the people around the booth, as they were the largest and bulkiest men in the area. These people were not anyone I would want to mess with.

I circulated the room a couple of times, picking up whatever free stuff I could get my hands on. It is nice to see that some people are handing out good, free stuff. Kay Bailey Hutchinson was giving out t-shirts and nice grocery bags. Local energy companies, TXU and Oncor were giving out the new compact fluorescent bulbs. I snagged three and will go back for more tomorrow. I might as well load up as long as they are free.

I also picked up coffee mugs, shirts, pens, pencils, and fingernail file boards while signing every mailing list I could.

People were standing around handing out flyers of every kind and I accepted them with the intension of reading them later.

When I got a few minutes, I sat down and read them. They were mostly the same old political stuff; nothing much that I was interested in. What I did take notice of where the flyers inviting those attending the convention to receptions and mixers.

After more wondering around, sitting and listening to the rhetoric on the convention floor and generally absorbing all that I could, the time came for the first reception.

I first attended a reception by the Log Cabin Republicans. This group is the national gay and lesbian Republican grassroots organization. I knew that going in and really did not care. They had free pizza, beer and soft drinks. I was there about 10 minutes after they opened. I ate a bit, drank a few Diet Cokes and engaged in conversation with a few people sitting around the couch. The room was a small suite and I estimate about thirty people standing around. After about 45 minutes, I got up to leave, as I had another reception I wanted to attend. As I walked out the door, there was a line down the hall. I would estimate about 100-150 people waiting to get into the suite.

I guess the delegates had a hankering for the free pizza, but I wonder if they knew who and what the Log Cabin Republicans were about.

Elizabeth Ames Jones hosted the next reception. She is running for Texas Railroad Commissioner. The suite was a bit smaller than the Log Cabin Republicans, but her suite had a different draw. It was a desert mixer. Cake, brownies, and various other pastries filled the room. I got a few brownies and found a seat on a couch. The room started to fill up and I was glad I was staying ahead of the crowds.

I engaged in more conversation with some other people. It sure was nice to talk to people who are as up on current events as I am and did not mind having intelligent conversation with others. We did not agree on everything we discussed, but the banter was polite, humorous, and enlightening.

After about another thirty minutes, I left and headed down to the Ron paul Ice Cream Social. I had heard that he was going to dissolve his campaign for President and form a new group to remain politically active.

I and the companions I had picked up along the way (at the various receptions) waited outside the ballroom for about thirty minutes. The lobby was filling up fast and I knew this reception would be a hot ticket. At precisely 9:00 pm, the doors opened and people rushed for seats. I was lucky enough to snag a table and chairs for my two companions and myself. One person watched the table as two of us went for ice cream.

One thing I can say for Ron Paul supporters is that they are very passionate about their support for Dr. Paul. They were chanting their support for Dr. Paul in the lobby before the event and inside the ballroom, they were holding up signs showing their support for his Presidential bid. At 9:30, Dr. Paul had not made an appearance and facing 30-minute drive back to where I was spending the night, I decided it was getting late and left.

I found out later that he indeed had suspended his campaign and even had a video of the event posted on YouTube. I will have to look for it later.

Friday is supposed to be the big day. On the agenda is newt Gingrich, Kay Bailey Hutchinson (Texas Senator), Mike Huckabee, and Jerry Patterson (Texas Land Commissioner).

Various State Senators and State and National Representatives will host receptions and mixers along with evening events with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, Senator John Cornyn, and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst. In addition, the Republican party of Texas Convention Banquet will be at 7:00pm with special guest Mitt Romney.

I do not have a ticket to the banquet but someone very close to my heart does. I will give you their report tomorrow.

I had a great day at the convention. I know it will be better tomorrow. I will try to get involved in what is going on in the political arena as much as my guest badge will allow me.

"Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but the democrats believe every day is April 15." - Ronald Reagan

2008 Texas Republican Convention

As most of you who are from Texas know, the 2008 Texas Republican Convention starts today at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Since I was going to be in the area this week and weekend, I managed to get a pass. Do not inquire how, but I was able to snag a guest badge as I know someone who is a delegate (alternate).

Rest assure I am going to be there for every session and see how much I can absorb. I have been told there is a place for bloggers to set up and I will see if I can hook up with any of them. I must be careful as not to to get identified or recognized as I must protect my anonymity to the nth degree.

I will keep all of you posted as to my involvement in the event.

"I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican." - Dan Quayle