Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Todays Road Rage
Today I saw 2 men very near fisticuffs, on the freeway, The 18 wheeler who had crushed a sub-compact was yelling and chasing the smaller fellow ,both had clenched in thier fists, cell phones.Maybe they should build phones into billy clubs. Traffic on loop 820 was tied up for hours. I took a different route that added another hour to my day..
Here are some most common triggers for prompting an act of road rage:
* Not reacting soon enough after a light turns green.
* Weaving back and forth between lanes.
* Cutting other drivers off.
* Pulling out in front of someone and then slowing down after doing so.
* Tailgating to pressure other drivers to go faster or get out of the way.
* Trying to beat a yellow light turning red and obstructing a lane of traffic.
* Traveling in the passing lane at a slower rate of speed, making it impossible for others to pass you.
* Not paying attention because you’re on the phone and you’ve made an obscene gesture.
Here are a few tips for preventing road rage:
* Don’t get too upset. Give drivers the benefit of the doubt -- that they made a mistake by cutting you off and let it go. Take a deep breath, and when it’s safe to pass, calmly indicate your acknowledgement of what they did. Nobody is perfect. Stay away from irresponsible drivers on the road instead of antagonizing them even more. If another driver’s aggressive behavior is intentional, the best thing to do is avoid eye contact and get out of the way.
* Stay on your guard. Road rage is usually precipitated by a glaring driving error which puts those around you in jeopardy. Simple practices like signaling appropriately when changing lanes or turning can help you avoid road ragers.
* Maintain Distances. It’s not a race. It’s not fun to have someone surgically attached to your bumper, so why attach yours to others? Don’t tailgate and get into the right hand lane if someone is moving at a faster rate of speed than you are.
* Please don’t speed. We’ve all heard the cliché, “Arrive Alive.” Driving fast provides you with no opportunity to react to the fatal flaws of others, to change lanes, make an exit or stop unexpectedly. Obeying the speed limit will more likely lead to less aggressive behavior because of the stress associated with driving at recklessly higher rates of speed.
read: http://www.iberkshires.com/story.php?story_id=13882
more here: http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/8319351.htm
*STAY OFF THE PHONE. SHUT UP AND DRIVE!
posted by txpoollover, March 31, 2004 19:10 | link | comments
Blogging is the result of insomnia, and boredom at work ,(get busy) One thing that is sure to keep me awake is a long afternoon nap, or too much coffee, even decaffeinated-MK
Set a schedule
Go to bed at a set time each night and get up at the same time each morning. Disrupting this schedule may lead to insomnia. "Sleeping in" on weekends also makes it harder to wake up early on Monday morning because it re-sets your sleep cycles for a later awakening.
Exercise
Try to exercise 20 to 30 minutes a day. Daily exercise often helps people sleep, although a workout soon before bedtime may interfere with sleep. For maximum benefit, try to get your exercise about 5 to 6 hours before going to bed.
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol
Avoid drinks that contain caffeine, which acts as a stimulant and keeps people awake. Sources of caffeine include coffee, chocolate, soft drinks, non-herbal teas, diet drugs, and some pain relievers. Smokers tend to sleep very lightly and often wake up in the early morning due to nicotine withdrawal. Alcohol robs people of deep sleep and REM sleep and keeps them in the lighter stages of sleep.
Relax before bed
A warm bath, reading, or another relaxing routine can make it easier to fall sleep. You can train yourself to associate certain restful activities with sleep and make them part of your bedtime ritual.
Sleep until sunlight
If possible, wake up with the sun, or use very bright lights in the morning. Sunlight helps the body's internal biological clock reset itself each day. Sleep experts recommend exposure to an hour of morning sunlight for people having problems falling asleep.
Don't lie in bed awake
If you can't get to sleep, don't just lie in bed. Do something else, like reading, watching television, or listening to music, until you feel tired. The anxiety of being unable to fall asleep can actually contribute to insomnia.
Control your room temperature
Maintain a comfortable temperature in the bedroom. Extreme temperatures may disrupt sleep or prevent you from falling asleep.
See a doctor if your sleeping problem continues
posted by txpoollover, March 31, 2004 06:16 | link | comments
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
The Mullets read: More More MULLETS!
Daryl Cagle's Professional Cartoonists Index!
posted by txpoollover, March 30, 2004 19:24 | link | comments (2)
Monday, March 29, 2004
Spitting! everyone is spitting in Texas! It is a very popular habit to walk down the sidewalk, and spit anywhere. I believe it is confined to outdoors all this spitting, grown men spit, children spit, even grown women spit in Texas. I see spitting, on the bike trail, I see spitting by joggers, cyclists, and moms and dads pushing baby carriages even! Today my associate Mr. Turner honked out a big snot,(bare-handed), then spit,pool-side and then again in the pool equipment room. Where does this disgusting habit come from?Do baseball fans see spitting and think this looks cool? I moved to Texas in 1994, everyone had a huge Texas beer belly, even the women! , I hope I never get one of those!I thought, I did , and I am getting rid of it, by working out. I don't believe I will ever spit, other than at home in the sink, or at the dentists. I have to think now, it may be a good practice to remove ones shoes upon entering the home.- Mo Kellogs
~A sign I would like to see!
posted by txpoollover, March 29, 2004 16:29 | link | comments (2)
Sunday, March 28, 2004
To me alot of this blogging is about release of anxiety. I deal with traffic daily. Just a trip to the grocery store is a highly anxious experience. I want to try to say things here, on Motime that I don't often express in real life.( Talk to us here Ro, or on your blog if you will, about anxiety or any subject.) I am far from perfect, I know that I can control the feelings I have when I see automobiles, just blow through the traffic lights. I have been stopped 3 times for not wearing a seat belt. One time I was ticketed for $105. I do wear my seat belt now ,all the time. I observe the local police ignoring failure to stop, often. I believe it is a much more serious offense to "run a red light" than not being belted. Wearing of a seat belt is a crime that only hurts yourself, unless of course you have small children passengers. I am working with the goal in mind of having enough money ,that I am not going to have to travel the roads. As much as I loved cars and driving as a youngster, driving is the most unpleasant experience in my life. - MK
Todays song:
(Looking For) The Heart of Saturday Night - Tom Waits
posted by txpoollover, March 28, 2004 09:48 | link | comments
Saturday, March 27, 2004
Todays medical terms
defined: atrial fibrillation:
a very fast and irregular beating of the atria (the upper two chambers of the heart).
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm in which many impulses begin and spread through the atria. The resulting rhythm is disorganized, rapid and irregular and the atria are not able to fully empty their contents into the ventricles.
www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/glossary/a.asp
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? No Symptoms. Hypertension has aptly
been called the "silent killer" because it usually produces no symptoms. ...
UMHS - Dangers of High Blood Pressure
Let's make that Dr. appointment Ro! O.K.?
posted by txpoollover, March 27, 2004 19:26 | link | comments (2)
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| More: For women, hostility did not appear to be as harmful . . . |
posted by txpoollover, March 27, 2004 07:40 | link | comments (1)
Friday, March 26, 2004
Looks like Jesus is fixin to cry. ( rain)
I had someone tell me that is what their
mom would say when it rained ," Jesus
was crying. Why? because,you kids
are so bad!" I remember a solar eclipse,
I was told we would be blinded! if we
even got a glimpse of the sun.I remember
hearing if you swing all the way around on
a swing, your whole self would turn inside
out! I don't remember asking for too much
in the way of toys or candy. The answer
was often you kids are going to put us in the
"poor house", I didn't want to go to such a
place, so I got work at age 10 mowing
grass at a neighbors, then delivery of the
evening news. Well I have to go tend
to some pools , adios-MK
posted by txpoollover, March 26, 2004 09:34 | link | comments
Thursday, March 25, 2004
This is for you Suzette!
John Prine - Spanish Pipedream Lyrics
HEY! TURN OFF THAT TV AND TAKE A WALK ...
...with Mobilizing America's Youth, which has launched a
March Across America to publicize the first-ever national
youth agenda. If you are between the ages of 16 and 30 (or
know someone who is), check out the march route and get
hooked up with a Mobilizer team in your area:
http://www.mobilize.org/
Get out the vote !
Each vote actually does make a difference — look at the 2000 presidential election, which essentially was decided by the supreme court.
posted by txpoollover, March 25, 2004 18:29 | link | comments
here is Ro holding the last of our crop of pecans in December.
I have the best pecans, west of the Mississippi; the locals all know this ,they come and climb my trees like monkeys, to steal pecans from my trees.
Happy Pecan Day! Today is a holiday and it is Pecan Day ! I say Pe-Can as in pee in a can ,I was raised in the South,here in Texas everyone says puh- cahn . here it is, a survey:
New Survey Indicates Misperceptions About Pecans Abound
here's a map showing the different dialects in the U.S.A. :
Dialect map of American English
However you say it go out and have a great pecan day!
posted by txpoollover, March 25, 2004 06:39 | link | comments
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Not a day goes by without seeing an aggressive'
hard driving road rager, whipping in and out of
traffic at break neck speeds. Now they're firing
guns! Here's the latest Road Rage.
| Child riding in car shot in Fort Worth Houston Chronicle, TX - Mar 23, 2004 FORT WORTH - A 5-year-old boy was shot in the right thigh Monday after the car in which he was riding with his parents was involved in what police are ... |
posted by txpoollover, March 24, 2004 16:58 | link | comments
Now here's a good use for that cell phone!
Police were able to locate these 2 women
by the cell phone signal.
Two women found alive in car trunk
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - 21 minutes ago
FORT WORTH, Texas - Two women were found alive in a car trunk Wednesday morning after calling police from their cell phone and talking to authorities more than ...
The latest! It was a hoax!
| By Alex Branch / Star-Telegram Staff Writer One of the women found in a car trunk last week said she had taken drugs and doesn't remember why she and her friend staged a kidnapping. Thursday, April 1, 2004 (Star-Telegram) Woman says drugs led to kidnap hoax |
posted by txpoollover, March 24, 2004 16:48 | link | comments
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
I love google! In 1994 I had a Mac in a box, I was going to open it one day and figger it out. I did 2 years later. Then in 1998 I discovered the internet, I had a "free" ISP , Juno,I couldn't stand all the ads and I just didn't see the point in it all. Then in 2000, I discovered Google! The search engine that had no match. I could think of any person, place or thing, boom there it is. In the pool business advertising has been very expensive and not very effective. The yellow page ads for a one eighth page were $950 per month. Now , in 2004, with local Google or you can search - pool service fort worth, and boom we're right there. Search Txpoollover, Watersprite Pools, and our newest site search, Ask poolboy. In quotations please.I am going to re-cycle all those stupid yellow books ,we have 4 different ones in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. When one gets to be elderly the fine print is impossible to read even with a magnifier! read the latest : Google Faces Stiff Competition read :Google Local Search read: Google Launches New Deskbar On with 2004 Motime! Forget Blogger! sorry ,Motime is the best! Google loves blogs, in its searches.
posted by txpoollover, March 23, 2004 13:37 | link | comments (2)
Everyones depressed these days, and on some kind of medication.
This is the latest headline, on prescription drugs, If you are
taking anti-depressants, you can become suicidal! -
Regulators Want Antidepressants to List Warning
By GARDINER HARRIS
The warnings are part of a public health advisory issued by the F.D.A. and are a reminder that antidepressants, taken by millions, are not without risks.
posted by txpoollover, March 23, 2004 06:07 | link | comments
Monday, March 22, 2004
I always ate everything on my plate,I like everything, I can't think of one food that I don't like, Childring today are very much in control of thier parents. Youngsters, are allowed to determine what is for dinner. They get the ideas from the non-stop barrage of advertising of junk food on television. here's a good article with some tips on how to:
USE MEALTIME TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT PROPER NUTRITION
At a time when 33 percent of U.S. children and adolescents are overweight or obese, teaching kids about the benefits of sound nutrition is more important than ever. Parents have a tremendous opportunity -- and a responsibility -- to instill healthy eating habits in their children early in life.
posted by txpoollover, March 22, 2004 19:16 | link | comments
Imagine waking up with better vision, it could
be a symptom of diabetes.
read: EYES WIDE OPEN
As many as one third, of children born in 2000
are expected to develop diabetes eventually.
Missing a Fat Target
THE HOUSE of Representatives had a novel response to news that obesity was catching up with tobacco as the nation's leading cause of preventable deaths:...
posted by txpoollover, March 22, 2004 07:01 | link | comments
Sunday, March 21, 2004
Shopping at the Tom Thumb, I like to go to the grocery store just about every day. I like fresh vegetables. I live alone, and eat alone, except for when Ro is with me, so I go to the grocery store alot. I am greeted enthusiastically at the Tom Thumb, 2 people dressed like giant pizzas, they get me to sample the pizza that is on sale. Sampling works, makes me want to buy one, I tell them nobody likes pizza much at my house. The pizza costumed pair, give a sales pitch that has no end. Then on the loudspeaker, Cakes are being given away every 30 minutes, I rush over, at the prompting of the giant pizza's . I get on a "cake-walk" number, then I realize Ro and I don't need to eat that sugary junk. It sure looked good, especially the red velvet and german chocolate. Forget it! I say to myself, I'm trying to train for a 100 mile bike ride, in the Texas heat, in 2 weeks. Then I go near the meat counter, where usually you have to ring a bell, or ask for help, I got aggressively asked , "Can I help you?"twice!
I don't really use coupons that often, and I don't watch for sales, that much. This store seems to have very high prices , on everything. They are doing a good job on creating excitement at the grocery. But forget about it, if you are looking for a good deal, ~unless you want free, greasy, sugary junk food.
Just for fun, I asked a guy dressed like a "giant pizza slice" . " Say, what isle can I find the pizzas? " I ask. He steps away from his huge display of pizzas to point out the way , I hesitate and look unsure , this "pizza slice" offers to show the way. Maybe he forgot what he was wearing and what he was selling? Shoulda cought it on Candid Camera. - Happy Day Shoppers- MK
posted by txpoollover, March 21, 2004 08:14 | link | comments (1)
Saturday, March 20, 2004
from Creators.com - Creators Syndicate
"Come on in ,take yer shoes off ,set a spell"
This might be something Jed Clampett would
say, but would you ask someone ,to take off
thier shoes? I would soon ask, "Come in take ,
off your bra."
Dear Prudence
What do you think about people who invite you over for a social gathering, only to get you to their doorstep and politely direct you to take off your shoes—without explanation—but presumably so you won't soil their carpet or scratch their floors? Is this acceptable behavior? I personally find it offensive and ridiculous. Either buy carpet that will stand up to foot traffic, or don't invite people over. This has happened to me several times (different hosts). I am uncomfortable barefooted on cold hard-wood floors, and I don't particularly care for my unattractive feet being exposed without warning. Believe me, I am not unsympathetic to their plight, as I myself have light-colored carpet. (I just get regular carpet cleanings and spot-clean if I do get a stain.) Is it too much to ask to keep your shoes on when socializing, or should I suck it up and resign myself to carrying a pair of tube socks in my car for situations like this?
—Cold Feet in Houston
Dear Cold,
Prudie can think of two occasions when "remove your shoes" is a proper "request": If the party is in Japan or the hosts are offering pedicures. Asking guests to check their shoes at the door is not the most hospitable or gracious way to entertain. However, if the rest of the party components seem worthwhile (the other guests, ambience), give the crazy-clean hosts the benefit of the doubt and doff your shoes. Carrying tube sox is actually a good idea, assuming you wish to socialize with such fussy people. Pragmatically, your decision is between tube sox and declining the invitation.
—Prudie, optionally
Every household has rules, I would not take off my shoes, but just once, in a newly carpeted house,and for family only, and any further invitations, would probably be declined. I think that's too much to ask, "take off your shoes", no I'll just take a hike, see ya..- Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, March 20, 2004 08:27 | link | comments (2)
Friday, March 19, 2004
click to enlarge: Tony theTiger tote
Late last year we began recycling here in Old Cowtown, We now have a large blue cart to place almost everything that can be recycled, We have a brown container for things like baby diapers, meat scraps, etc. a green cart is available to purchase for yard trimmings. I use a compost pile.
Ro bought me a "tote" on Ebay. I am not sure what she wanted me to use it for. We don't have any babies, it won't be used for diapers. We don't have any near-by beaches here in N.E. Texas, so I don't need a beach bag. Everytime I go to the grocery store I get plastic bags, these are not to be placed in the recycling cart. So, I thought well this "tote", will be perfect to carry groceries out to my truck with, I won't have to collect so many crummy plastic bags. Well Ro just laughed and laughed at the sight of me going off to Tom Thumbs' grocery store with my "Tony the Tiger tote". I did carry my "tote" under my arm like a business portfolio, I did not swing it from the crook of my arm while I skipped down the aisles of the grocery. I paid the cashier, left my "tote" with my items, the clerk bagged up my items into my "tote", just like this is something she does often. I just thought that's what this "tote" bag was for. Next I am going to attach it to my bicycle, and off to the store I'll go. - Remember to recycle, shoppers, I did! -Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, March 19, 2004 16:28 | link | comments (4)
click to enlarge: Debbie 1975
My sister Debbie . Happy Birthday!
Remember this picture? taken on Grandaddys'
farm in Clyo, Georgia '75. (my first camera)
Not as pleasant here, as for you'all in Florida but with 80 degree temps,
we'll be swimming soon. MK
posted by txpoollover, March 19, 2004 05:19 | link | comments (3)
Thursday, March 18, 2004
From Daily Confession: http://dailyconfession.com/display.asp?CID=59745
I saw a movie many years ago with Burt Reynolds. There was a scene in which he sees a girl that he wants to meet. He intentionally breaks the taillight of her parked car and leaves a written apology with his phone number on the windshield.
When I was 27 years old and between relationships, I saw a girl that I wanted to meet. I thought that if it worked for Burt, that it would work for me.
I broke her taillight. I left my name and number.
The next day her husband the attorney calls. He already has three quotes to fix the taillight and explains that I must have a check in the amount of $237 in his office in five business days or he was going to sue me.
Never tried that one again.
Reminds me of a time, I was about 25, I gave a girl a ride to a bar, it was raining. I was driving a company vehicle, for an office coffee service I worked for. While parking the company van, in a tight spot, I backed into a car. My passenger went into the bar to try to locate the owner, I decided to do the right thing and I left a note ." I am sorry I cracked your tail-light, call me . I will take care of it". A guy called me a few days later , he said he had 3 estimates, the lowest being $850, I told him he was crazy, I had only hit the tail-light , and cracked it. I had a newly refurbished van, not a dent or scratch was visible at all. I had written the note on the back of a business card. The Vice president fired me promptly for lying about driving the company vehicle, for personal use. I wonder what a note might say, if I ever have to write one again. hmmmm. -Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, March 18, 2004 15:26 | link | comments (4)
Breakfast, a bowl of Ros' chili. I don't see why not. Why does breakfast have to involve soggy flakes in milk? It's springtime here in Old Cowtown and the heat is on. I reckon I should have some fruit and pack some cold Fort worth water. High temps are going to be near 90 today. I am going to train for the Aledo's Ride for Heroes - Rodeo a long bike ride to break from the winter. I like to ride my bike in the morning best. Not practical since I have pools that need service. Maybe I'll start riding early , less likely to get run over by a road rager. Well adios for now . Remember to always wear a helmet and if riding at night wear white. -MK
posted by txpoollover, March 18, 2004 06:54 | link | comments (2)
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Top of the morning to you shoppers, I hope everyone finds just the right gift today on this St. Patricks Day '04. I remember 10 years ago on this day, was a sad day, I had just moved to "the edge of not mapped yet" , a small house on the outskirts of Fort Worth, Texas. I had moved here from Savannah, Georgia, where on this day , the Savannah river is dyed green,people drink green beer, eat green grits.dress like Leprechauns, and go around all day ,with buttons on that say things like "Kiss Me I'm Irish" schools are closed and is the 2nd largest St. Patricks Day celebration parade in the U.S.is held.Savannah Georgia Saint Patrick's Day Parade Parade Click Here
I am now glad to be here in Fort worth, Texas. This day is no more of a celebration, than Groundhog's Day, here in Old Cowtown. For breakfast I had 5 little sausages and 2 bowls of cheese grits, (not green) and an apple, in honor of this day . Speckin' ze Irish? ,says Moe. Hoot mon! Hoot mon!, nyuk nyuk nyuk. says Curley. "Erin Go Braugh!"- means Ireland forever! -I think, anyway have a happy day-Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, March 17, 2004 05:49 | link | comments (2)
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Here is the Hdq. office of Mo and Ro.
as re calgal http://calgal.motime.com/1079425942#236792
posted by txpoollover, March 16, 2004 14:17 | link | comments (4)
apropos of nothing:
John Kerry walks into a bar, the bartender looks up and asks him, " So, why the long face?"
posted by Robin, March 16, 2004 08:53 | link | comments (2)
http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/ecard.php?view=16699-1079448110 click here:View Stripe
On March 16, 1980 nephew "Stripe" was born
Happy Birthday! this is his first picture,
This rapscallion has just become the father of
another red-headed girl friday, Robin tells me.
Crongatulations Stripe! Do you still like stripe cookies?
posted by txpoollover, March 16, 2004 08:05 | link | comments (2)
On todays front page, Looks like concerts are more
like strip shows these days. It beats "Josie and the Pussycats"
Keys a no-show as Beyonce and company dazzle
Even though they were short one performer, the Ladies First Tour captivates a Dallas audience.
Happy b-day to Jerry Jeff Walker 62 today.
Birthday Bash 2004 - ALL THE INFO
posted by txpoollover, March 16, 2004 06:32 | link | comments
Springtime here in Fort Worth, Texas, Cowtown. Pear trees, peaches, plum trees in bloom and trees budding everywhere. That also means algae blooms in swimming pools. So Mo and Ro, are beginning to get busier all the time. I took photos with my new digital camera phone of some ducks and geese by a creek. This camera phone is a big disapointment, the pictures are awful.( I liked the pic you took and sent Robin,thanks), but my camera is no bueno.Now Ro says it'll be $15 extra each month to have "visions" on my phone allowing games, photos, email, and even tv viewing on my cell phone.I don't play games, I have a digital camera, a computer for email. and a tv in every room. So why does anyone need all that on their cell phone? I don't know. In my opinion, no-one needs a mobile phone, unless they ever find a need for a phone booth .They don't have those anymore.
posted by txpoollover, March 16, 2004 06:16 | link | comments
Monday, March 15, 2004
Shopping today, I went to shoppers paradise "the mall", I saw , shaved heads, and baggy pants everywhere and tight and low for the pre-pubescent girls. Everywhere shoppers shopping, buying gifts for this holiday season,- spring break you know. I saw everyone talking on their cell phones, I even saw granmas talking, I saw people selling mobile phones in kiosks talking. If they weren't talking they were playing games on them. The economy is thriving here in Old Cowtown, because I am even seeing hobos with cell phones. I drive down the street and see almost every driver talking. I had to call Ro, to find out if there is a national tragedy I didn't know about. Nothing going on in the world. Just talking, and walking and talking and driving. This is the new national past-time,yacking on the cell phone. My 12 year old neice told me she wants a mobile phone for her next birthday. What was I doing at the mall, you ask? getting a watch battery. free covered under waranty, amount spent at mall $1.59 for an energy bar at a health shop, yuck!
posted by txpoollover, March 15, 2004 18:12 | link | comments (2)
I was at the grocery store and saw products that looked like edible fruit drinks amonia with lemon , orange cleaner, and the worst, fruit smoothie shampoo for kids !(took pics, no bueno) Can you imagine if you leave your baby un-attended in the shower, these poisons look like refreshing fruit drinks!
Look a-like products pose a danger
To toddlers who can't read, a white plastic bottle of citrus-scented Clorox bleach with a picture of a sliced orange on its label is hard to distinguish from a white plastic bottle of Tropicana orange juice with a picture of a sliced orange on its label.
I say, the real danger is having sweetened drinks and juices in the home period.
Do not drink juice! It does no good for you. eat an orange, or apple instead.
Only water should be permitted at our schools, free water , Fort Worth water.
read :Overweight consumers can findsweet revenge in artificial ...
posted by txpoollover, March 15, 2004 06:52 | link | comments (8)
Sunday, March 14, 2004
Todays Word: serendipitous ~ click: serendipitous
- The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident.
- The fact or occurrence of such discoveries.
- An instance of making such a discovery.
used in a sentence: It was serendipitous to meet Ro, I am glad to have had such good fortune.-Mo Kellogs
brought to us by Robin K. and Ro Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, March 14, 2004 20:50 | link | comments (2)
Sunday, and I feel good. I know folks that like to sleep all day sundays, usually because of a hangover from a saturday night. I am glad I don't drink and go out to bars. I enjoy going out to eat with Ro.I mostly hate all bars. I cannot stand the music that is played. I used to enjoy a bar in Savannah, Ga. "The Bottom Line", a really fun place to listen to live jazz. I also liked "The Crossroads" for live blues music. The places I have been to in recent years are really crowded, mostly with people trying to pick each other up. I only experience bars now, by way of satellite tv. I watch these stupid shows on saturday nights "Cheaters" Cheaters.com® a private investigating team follows a suspected cheating spouse or lover, gathering enough evidence to "bust" the cheater, usually in a crowded noisy bar. Last night they filmed a guy screwing his paramour, in a mens lavatory. Being shown the tape, the suspect denied it ,saying it must've been his brother. Another dumb show "Elimidate"elimiDATE - This Week, a young man or woman goes out with five dates, throughout the night one by one eliminating the least favorites, and after many drinks, and "body shots" dancing and flirting. The last one is many times literally the last one standing, or still sober enough to be chosen the final date for the night, usually ending up in bed, or a hot-tub together. Watching these shows makes me glad I don't go out to bars. I remember the loud , loud music. You really have to think of something clever to scream in someones ear. "NICE WEATHER WE'RE HAVING" no, not really worth it. I can just watch and be glad I'm not in those bars.
~Here's a good song for the bar-life lyrics: Dim Lights Thick Smoke
posted by txpoollover, March 14, 2004 07:49 | link | comments (3)
Saturday, March 13, 2004
saw the film Road to Wellville, The (1994) about Kelloggs of Battle Creek This is the Kellogs (with one g ) blog of Cowtown , Fort Worth, Texas brought to you by :: motime.com :: instant publishing and communication no relation to the Kelloggs Cereal
The Kellogs blog - Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, March 13, 2004 11:38 | link | comments
Cloudy, cold front is in.Movie time. I Saw a good older film
on Independent Film Channel
The Independent Film Channel playing March 24
Box of Moonlight 1996, Write a review blog Robin!
posted by txpoollover, March 13, 2004 11:19 | link | comments (6)
a Shooting at Battle Creek , Kellogg College!
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2 dead, 1 wounded in shooting in Kellogg Community College ... latest: http://www.detnews.com/2004/metro/0403/14/b02-90967.htm> |
posted by txpoollover, March 13, 2004 09:08 | link | comments
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Would you eat a bag of chips labeled 900 calories? A 20 ounce Coke 275 calories, printed in large type? This needs to be law! We have serious health issues, in America. The obesity problem is out of control. Read: FDA suggests changes to make counting calories easier By Lauran Neergaard / The Associated Press | |||
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posted by txpoollover, March 13, 2004 08:26 | link | comments (6)
Friday, March 12, 2004
Ro, what about that hair-do of mayonaise?
cure for burnt scalp? frizzed hair? write a blog
posted by txpoollover, March 12, 2004 19:46 | link | comments
Mo, got his first sunburn already .
It is hot and sunny in Old Cowtown
now, so here is a Home Remedy that works.
Sunburn
Summer is the season for sunburns, but don't spend your time or money on aloe or vitamin E to take the burn away, says Kellogs. "Instead apply plain old white, distilled vinegar to your sunburn," she says. "You may smell like a salad but the vinegar also serves as a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which reduces the inflammation, pain, and redness of a sunburn."
from: Everyone has home remedies, but do they really work?
posted by txpoollover, March 12, 2004 18:56 | link | comments
I have an open mind about any cure, that works.
The power of positive thinking, is incredibly
effective.(You can cook an egg in your hand)
I know, I was raised among the "Gullah"
people of the sea islands of S.C.and
Georgia .read :Gullah Heritage: History
The best selling book:
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
is a true story and a
true account of the spiritual healings and
summoning of spirits etc. I don't believe
in any of it. I believe if someone abandons
traditional medical care for such, that is a
very bad thing. I think it should be a matter
of state and local law enforcement, if someone
denies their child medical treatment, for
example the beliefs practiced by The
Scientologists. You look it up, it's
Scientology.org. Alot of people have
wierd superstitions and beliefs. I am
not going to get into religion and politics
on this blog, please. Use the "Hello in there"
blog for anything, like who-do and voo-doo.
"For any old ailment or disease for
christsakes have a cuppa tea" .
Tea knows no motivation, no sect
or organization, It knows no one
religion, Nor political belief". - Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, March 12, 2004 07:12 | link | comments (2)
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Hey kellogs fans, please read my posting and educate me if you can. Pertaining to the lyrics to the tea-curing-everything song that Mo posted tonight, my story that I am writing tonight is the honest truth: When Willie, my dog who was poisoned this week, was in the hospital, I had thoughts of going back to the dog hospital to see if they would let me try the "egg treatment", a folklore ritual the Hispanics practice to cure certain illnesses.
As unbelievable as it is, I bear witness and would testify under oath that approximately 7 years ago the "egg treatment" worked on one of my other dogs, Boot. The vet had given up hope on Boot after being on IV for 3 or 4 days without progressing. Boot had parvo-a dog killer disease or virus. After the vet sent Boot home with me, I called Rudy's 80 year old aunt, Leandra, to find out what to do. Rudy, my late husband, was hispanic. Growing up poor, Rudy remembers Leandra being the one who treated him and his siblings when they were ill. The egg procedure has to be done by someone who loves the person, and in this case animal. I rolled the egg all over Boot's body and sobbed and plead to someone, out loud and in my head. I wasn't instructed to pray, but what do you do when you're performing some sort of "witchcraft?" and something/someone you love is dying before your eyes. I probably sat on the floor rolling this egg for at least 20 minutes. When I stopped, I observed the egg shell had a dark green 3/4" to 1" round spot on it. I broke it and put it in the disposal. After I disposed of the egg, I think I was told that I wasn't supposed to do that. I can't remember what I should have done with the egg. Probably should have stuck it in a corner or something. But anyway, within 2 hours Boot ate, drank and was up walking, none of which he had done for approximately a week. By the end of the day, there was no sign to indicate he had been near death or even sick. There was a spanish word for what Leandra said boot was suffering from and it pertained to some sort of condemnation.
After I witnessed this miracle, I then asked Leandra what we could do for my mother, who lived over 900 miles from me and was disabled from diabetes consequences. Aunt Leandra told me that Mom needed the lemon treatment. Egg treatment and lemon treatment are my own terms. Don't remember or have a clue what reference I should be using. It wasn't the same type procedure. The lemons were supposed to be placed in the corner of the sick room, and maybe also under the mattress... I don't remember exactly how it went. Mom, sure enough, tried it. She told me when her cleaning lady came to clean, that the lady left the lemons intact and left Mom a note stating she had left the lemons alone. The cleaning lady was not Hispanic and because of the locale it is doubtful that she had contact with Hispanics. She was probably wondering about Mom's mental capacity at that point. Mom died a few years later by feeding her condition the poison that caused it. Lemons did not do anything for her. Because of my sudden spark of curiousity which was brought on by thekellog tea lyrics posting, I will probably research and stumble on something about this folklore on the internet. However, I am more interested to read about a fellow blogger's related knowledge or experience. Ro
posted by Roskee, March 11, 2004 23:18 | link | comments
I have discovered a perfect workout CD
It is from a long time back, I exercised
vigorously to The Kinks " Muswell Hillbillies",
Ro, You will be hearing this A-lot because
spring is here and I have a goal to get fit
and exercised every day except Sunday.
(day of rest you know) I used to listen to
this on 8 track tape (homemade of course)
when I was washing dishes at Woolworths'
cafe. I always worked with my music blaring.
I have no apologies for music I listened to
as a youth. I think youngters will have alot of
explaining to do, about the baggy pants crap
I have heard. Do people really like any of
what you hear on American Idol ? Almost
all of it is bad , I think.
Here are the lyrics to The Kinks
Amazon.com: Music: Muswell Hillbillies
Have a cuppa tea
Granny's always ravin' and rantin'
And she's always puffin' and pantin',
And she's always screaming and shouting,
And she's always brewing up tea.
Grandpappy's never late for his dinner,
Cos he loves his leg of beef
And he washes it down with a brandy,
And a fresh made cup of tea.
Chorus:
Have a cuppa tea, have a cuppa tea,
have a cuppa tea, have a cuppa tea,
Halleluja, halleluja, halleluja, Rosie Lea
Halleluja, halleluja, halleluja Rosie Lea.
If you feel a bit under the weather,
If you feel a little bit peeved,
Take granny's stand-by potion
For any old cough or wheeze.
It's a cure for hepatitis it's a cure for chronic insomnia,
It's a cure for tonsilitis and for water on the knee.
Chorus
Tea in the morning, tea in the evening, tea at supper
time,
You get tea when it's raining, tea when it's snowing.
Tea when the weather's fine,
You get tea as a mid-day stimulant
You get tea with your afternoon tea
For any old ailment or disease
For Christ sake have a cuppa tea.
Chorus,
Whatever the situation whatever the race or creed,
Tea knows no segregation, no class nor pedigree
It knows no motivations, no sect or organisation,
It knows no one religion,
Nor political belief.
Chorus.
Another great workout song :
lyrics Skin And Bone
posted by txpoollover, March 11, 2004 18:19 | link | comments
Shopper of the week
Doesn't everyone know you can't spend denominations of notes that the treasury department never printed? Not this Wal-mart shopper in Georgia.
"Oh cashier, I need change for this here million dollar bill"
read: Payoff from $1 million bill is forgery charge
the shoppers name, Regina Pike, not necessarily a piker. defined: piker
posted by txpoollover, March 11, 2004 06:29 | link | comments (3)
Todays Road Rage.
A 46-year-old motorcyclist, speeding, yelling obscenities, and shaking his fist alongside an 18-wheeler that had made a left turn of questionable etiquette on a Corpus Christi, Texas, street, lost control of the cycle, fell off, and was fatally dragged underneath the truck (October). And in Tampa, Fla., a 20-year-old man chased down another driver (both in pickups), finally jumping onto the first driver's door so he could punch him through the window. The distracted driver continued on for two blocks but finally hit a tree, which caused the truck to roll over onto the man clinging to the door, and he died at the scene (October). [Corpus Christi Caller-Times, 10-9-03] [St. Petersburg Times, 10-5-03]
I got shot the finger yesterday afternoon, on a sunny afternoon in a quiet residential neighborhood. Following close to my rear and turning from side to side as if
attempting to pass. I pulled over to yet the violently angry youngster pass. One day he and his female passenger might learn that people tote guns here in Texas.
Shut up and Drive, I say- MK
posted by txpoollover, March 11, 2004 06:12 | link | comments (1)
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Latest news on obesity. Obesity set to be US's next top killer
Soon more people will die of type 2 diabetes, and
diseases related to a sedentary lifestyle and over
eating. More Americans will die from eating a
giant burger than from smoking a cigarette.
Does this mean we will ban fast food
advertising (I hope so) . Will eating french
fries in a public place be banned? Will
shoppers have to have their big mac
and coke out on the sidewalk,
(good idea, but doubtful)
Today Mo and Ro had some pizza at
Ci-Ci's Pizza, an unusually rare thing .
We each had about 3 slices and a brownie
and me a chocolate pastry. O.K. it is
like poison this junk, but it was fast and cheap. We
saw alot of very huge Texans dining there at the
pizzaria, One gentleman blocked our exit from the
place because he was well on his way to an
early demise, 550 pounds I would guess.
In this place you would think it was "whoever
stacks his plate higher wins"
all are alowed to return to the trough as often as
desired. I think health and fitness, along with home
economics should be required courses for our little
obese young'uns. today in congress the house
passed a bill stopping people from suing fast food
restaurants. House Backs Ban on Obesity Lawsuits
posted by txpoollover, March 10, 2004 18:31 | link | comments (1)
We saw a domestic dispute here at Hdq.
yesterday. Two cars blocked the road
out front. A 25 to 30 yr old man was
screaming and cussing , and hitting a young
womans' car window, "I want you gone!
you 'f' in 'b' , You can tell your friends to
get the 'f' ' out too!!" Ro wanted to intervene,
I had to hold her back. I wouldn't have
gotten involved unless there was an assault
or vehicle damage.
the only drama I want to see is on
Judge Judy or on
DivorceCourt.com , my favorite lunch-time shows
posted by txpoollover, March 10, 2004 07:51 | link | comments (2)
Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Happy Holidays Shoppers! What holiday is it?
Well, When I was young I asked , "When is it
Kids Day?" The answer I got was "Everyday is
Kids Day". So today is Kids' Day.
I have been seeing alot of youngsters out
and about today, shopping for gifts for
their day, being fitted for outfits to wear
on this day of celebration, Eating thier
Happy Meals and candy and crap that
younguns' thrive on these days. I told Ro,
I don't think we celebrated Kids Day in
my family. We didn't have "fast food "
restaurants back in the days of old. If we
did have "junk food" It was a rare treat.
Mom would take us to have a "treat" at
the "Tastee-Freeze" for getting A's on a
report card. Now I think youngsters
eat ice cream and candy all day, every day.
Enjoy this Spring Break shoppers. Today
it was 82 degrees , 100 degrees Farenheight
in 1911, good ice cream weather, remember
home-made ice cream?, now that was a treat
I haven't had in a while. Adios -Mo
posted by txpoollover, March 09, 2004 17:36 | link | comments (1)
I took photos of Lucy, the cat girl napping on Ros' new quilt. I took digital photos of Dan Tucker, the cat boy, I took pictures of Ro, and her new shed. I took several digital photos, of Ros' newly re-decorated office, with closet made into a waiting room. I took many fine pics with my new Fuji finepix 2.0, but I didn't remember to put a memory disc in. Sorry Ro, at least we didn't have an all day photo session. Will try again. Adios- Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, March 09, 2004 06:12 | link | comments (2)
Monday, March 08, 2004
Well Shoppers get used to it. You will not be
seeing a cashier at your local grocers, and
you will be checking your own self in at
the airport. Read:Cashiers & Checkers
This is not new, but I am seeing it at more
and more stores. Less employees, could
mean greater opportunity for theft, which in
turn the stores make up with higher prices.
I had the choice of standing in line behind
alot of very full buggys, or self check-out,
the partial pound of coffee beans was a
problem for me (code on bag), then the
sale price on the smokey sausages wasn't
ringing up.I thought , I'll just delete the
sausages, not so easy , you have to wait
for approval. I know now, you really can't
shop anywhere on weekends if you are
wanting to get in and out quick.
With fewer employees does this mean
we are going to have to expect less service.
The job growth never happened, and this
could be a small part of it.
read : The Unrecognizable Recovery
posted by txpoollover, March 08, 2004 06:49 | link | comments (2)
Sunday, March 07, 2004
Do you ever have Road Rage??
Test yourself here: Road Rage Quotient
I scored 24,( seen by some as scary.)
I had just got back from the store to
get an onion, and very nearly got
creamed by a pick-up truck with
headlights on, that ran the red light,
red lights in Texas don't mean stop
I am not sure what it means , but a
green light in Texas means look
both ways allow all red light runners
to pass then proceed with caution.
check this out: Simpsons Road Rage
posted by txpoollover, March 07, 2004 09:34 | link | comments (1)
While very nearly experiencing "road rage"
yesterday, I realized I have to ride my bike
everyday. Well there was one road rage
incident on the bicycle trail, (I'll tell about that
another time)
Ro and I were in historic Charleston,
S.C. where they have horse and buggy tours.
click here: Charleston Carriage Tours
I bet there was not a such thing as "road
rage" in the horse and buggy days. In my
own small way I want to go back in time.
I want to go back when there was not
stress and anger and traffic. I am going
to ride my bicycle everyday , and if I
need to go to the store.I will go by way
of bicycle. I see kids riding these motorized
scooters. motorized scooters
mini-bikes
Mini Bikes For Kids and Adults (Small Motorcycles)
when I was a kid. Nobody
would ever by me a mini-bike.
That's how I began to work earning money
for myself, throwing news-papers and mowing
lawns, I bought a Suzuki 50, Then I bought a
Honda 100, I drove that little Honda
every-where! it got 100 miles per
gallon! in a 2 gallon tank I think gas was 37
cents a gallon. It sure was fun reminiscing
with my old friend "Whiteboy" about
those old glory days.
I'll be on my bike today see ya on the
Trinity Trails maybe I'll save my money
for a motor-ized scooter- Mo Kellogs
Welcome to the City of Charleston Official Web Site!
Beach Boys - Little Honda lyrics
posted by txpoollover, March 07, 2004 08:58 | link | comments
Absolutely beautiful day today! I am going to ride my bike this early evening. I hope to get Ro, riding too. What do you say Ro? I have 2 bikes.
posted by txpoollover, March 07, 2004 08:39 | link | comments (4)
Saturday, March 06, 2004
Yo..Ro and Mo!!!! I'm here now..Howdy form Nashvegas.
Ro..Can't wait for you to try the crackle painting ..it is sooo cool. I know you'll end up doing it to your old dresser..Whew! What a flash from the past........After talking to you today I had memories of Samatha...Now that was an awesome dog too....See ya Midge
posted by midge, March 06, 2004 20:06 | link | comments (2)
read this about:
The Best Places to Go to Prison. Setting the occasion is former ImClone exec, Samual Waksal, launching into our country's penal system. Unlucky for him, he didn't land in one of the Top 10 prisons, but heck, when he gets out, he can break the law some more and try again.
Oh yes, America is the land of opportunity.
posted by txpoollover, March 06, 2004 11:57 | link | comments (2)
Hey, Midget. I know you're here. Start talking with us. The more dialogue, the better. We're trying real hard to get our friends and family members to join in. What a better way to keep in touch. It doesn't have to pertain to anything other than what's on your mind. When your down, it's a good way to release and get in touch with your feelings and sometimes relieve the symptoms. Hey, I found you a cool birthday present yesterday. Not much, but it will look cool in your shop, or whatever you refer to your work place. Can't wait for our trip in June. I hope Diana doesn't renigh (sp?). Do you think she will? love ro
posted by Roskee, March 06, 2004 10:14 | link | comments (1)
Moms apple pie goes to jail!
That could be the headline after Martha
Stewart recieves her sentence. There is
alot to say about guilt and how we react
to getting caught. I 'm sure Martha will
serve very little time and probably in a
country club prison. Would people flaunt
the law and lie without thinking about it?
We blame others, and never accept
responsibility for what we do wrong.
Maybe sending Moms' Apple Pie
to jail will teach some lessons.
read: Martha Stewart found guilty, could face prison time
| News: | CBS to pull plug on Martha Stewart show |
posted by txpoollover, March 06, 2004 08:51 | link | comments (2)
Friday, March 05, 2004
Just dance dance dance! it is spring here in Old Cowtown!
I woke up and soon felt so good , I was dancing like in
"Bugs Bunny and friends" , "on with the show this is it" ! ,
lyrics here:
And then Bad news... Ro has 2 very loveable
Border Collies, Her favorite Willy, began
having seizures from an apparent poisoning.
She brought him in the house to comfort him ,
Willy had been howling in grief for his mother
Lisa who has been missing, now believed to be
dead also.
Poor dogs, these pets have served Ro as loyal
companions and watchdogs. These sweet
dogs would never hurt anyone! In fact
Dan Tucker my cat had them believing he was
boss.They would cower while he ate their food.
I am here for you my dear. Be strong Ro!
posted by txpoollover, March 05, 2004 16:55 | link | comments (3)
I have not listened to "The Howard Stern Show" regularly, since I have a moratorium on commercial tv and radio. That my fellow bloggers is what should be bannished from the air. Commercials, are even more offensive and obscene. I don't have children, I am like Barney Fife always offering advice about children. I do not think children should watch commercial television, violent video games,or listen to commercial radio, period. There is enough for kids to do today, than to see a nearly nude "Tiffany Spears" , bump and grind on tv. Read this on the Clear channels censoring of Stern : Clearing The Air
by Richard Blow
Clear Channel's suspension of Howard Stern raises troubling questions about corporate censorship.
I believe Adults should make the decision to listen to or view what they like. We don't need government intervention.
posted by txpoollover, March 05, 2004 06:25 | link | comments
Thursday, March 04, 2004
Fat Kids Everywhere! 4 out of 10 kids are obese. Has anyone seen what school children are eating? Fast food restaurants are now inside the schools, brain-washing these youngsters into thinking this is food! Many here in Cowtown leave campus to crowd the "Dunkin Donuts" and neighborhood grease and sugar pits. read: 'Supersize' scrapped at McDonalds ( big deal)
read this:
State will limit junk food at schools
Looking to reduce obesity, the Texas agriculture commissioner unveils a policy restricting the availability of fatty foods and sugary snacks.
Is This enough?
posted by txpoollover, March 04, 2004 05:50 | link | comments (3)
Wednesday, March 03, 2004
We are all ants just scurrying about, in a hurry to bring our crumbs back to our nests. read: Ants driven to road rage
posted by txpoollover, March 03, 2004 20:04 | link | comments
Time time time, time won't let me wait that long. There is no time in the city. Traffic jammed roadways.Construction, always going on. New highways constantly being built. That is life in the city. The stress of daily life is unbearable. I don't mind waiting my turn after waiting, 2 cycles of the traffic light, then finally my turn, then someone has to go first . Always there is someone in a bigger hurry, that wants to butt in.I have to take more time to call , to let my next stop know, I am delayed in traffic. The only real way to deal with time delays is to give an eta - estimated time of arrival with a 3 hour window. I will be there between 12 noon and 3 pm. Oh how I miss the slow country life. Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, March 03, 2004 16:43 | link | comments
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Today is Texas Independence Day
NEW: Alamo gathering marks Texas Independence Day
Also the 10th year Mo Kellogs has been in
Fort Worth, Texas
posted by txpoollover, March 02, 2004 21:10 | link | comments (1)
posted by txpoollover, March 02, 2004 21:04 | link | comments (1)
Just in from the South Carolina coast. Back to work. Happy to have much milder spring-like weather. Todays blogging tip: Keep it brief, keep it simple, mo later- MK
posted by txpoollover, March 02, 2004 06:11 | link | comments
Monday, March 01, 2004
We went to Summerville Town of Summerville,SC --
A great time was had by all, and now we can
get ready for spring here in Old Cowtown
time to get the tomatoes started, We are
going to do some serious gardening this year
-Adios MK
posted by txpoollover, March 01, 2004 16:06 | link | comments (2)
