Goodbye Blogger...again.

Since I don't sit down and write long postings, I think Tumblr will work better for me. I tend to take a lot of photos and I like to share.

So, from now on, I will be posting updates at the following link:

My new Blog Feed

Thanks for following! David

Lost Potential

This adorable girl, 9 year old Christina Taylor Greene, was one of 6 people shot to death Saturday at a political event in Tucson.

This little girl hits home to me because she was the same age as Isaiah, my youngest. I cannot imagine the grief that her family is feeling, or the agony her uncle is going through. She accompanied him to the event to meet Rep Giffords, and learn a little about politics.

May God hold you in the palm of his hand, Christina.

Thank you

On this day each year, we stop to formally thank those who have stood in the breech and defended this country.

Every Veteran is a hero.  Thank you for your service.


In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

-Lt. Col. John McCrae

Blinded by insanity

Why would you put someone in charge who has no clue of current policies and procedures?

Incomptence breeds the same.  Is it quitting time yet?

How to deal with a bully?

Matthew came home on Monday and asked me what a "Faggot" was.  Last week he said he was being harrassed by some 8th graders on the bus. Apparently they are picking on him because he reads on the way home.

After last week's incident, he said he would talk to the bus driver and that we should not get involved.  On Monday, before I left for work, I sent off a email to the principal, advising him of the problem.  I received an immediate response, with a promise to investigate the matter today (Tuesday) and get back to me.

I told Matthew to sit at the front of the bus from now on, since personal experience shows that the kids in front are better behaved.

My wife and I have to control our parental instincts and desires to beat some sense into these 8th graders. Hopefully "the system" will take care of the problem.

Opening Day - AZ State Fair

On Friday, we up-armored ourselves and headed out to the State Fair. It was the opening day, and the entry price was right ($1). A LOT of walking, and a LOT of people after dark. Here are some pictures I snapped.

Now what?

Since I work the night shift, I have a bit of quiet time during the early morning hours. This is when I catch up on Twitter and Facebook.

On September 21st, Western Pinal County was hammered by a fast moving storm. Lots of rain and wind.

Early the next morning, I noticed a Facebook post from someone who lives down in Hidden Valley. She was reporting power outages for most of the night, and storm damage in her area.

After work I went down and took some photos. After submitting them to media outlets in the area, Hidden Valley was deluged with media types looking to report on the damage.

Apparently, my photos were picked up and used on most of the TV stations during the afternoon news. I don't watch the news, but several people at work reported that they saw the pictures and heard my name mentioned.

I'm famous. For a minute or two, at least. Now what?