My Blog has been in Quarantine

Ok, so I put my blog in Quarantine since last September , lest it be infected  with all the Covid, Vax, and political B.S. that is running rampant through what seems to be the entire world, the moon and any surrounding planets. This shit is EVERYWHERE.  I will end my Covid rant there, because anything I say has been written about, talked about and reported about ad nauseam.  

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    Let's then, talk about Chickens!  My Son Nick and my Son-in-law Dakota raise chickens.  They have somewhere in the area of 15 or 16 heads of poultry running around.  It's amazing. 

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    When they came to me last year and said they were getting some chickens, I thought it was a quaint little hobby. Nick has always had a spot for animals, and I figured they would get a couple of chickens for fun. I gave them a little money to buy chicken-type supplies and what-not. At that point I didn't give it much thought.

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    Fast forward about 2 weeks.  Nick called and told me they had purchased some chickens and built a coop.  I did go to visit them a few days later, and was a bit gob-smacked by the progress.  They had built a proper coop, with perches, nesting areas, heat lamps... the whole nine yards.  In the yard were 6 or 7 small chicks, about the size of a proper adult pigeon.  All of a sudden the "farmers" were telling me expectations of laying timelines, what chicks lay the small and large eggs, white eggs, brown eggs, how to ward off infections, and a ton more info that I never knew.  With my son-in-law being a vet tech / assistant, they had an advantage when it came to the chicken well being department.  

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Skip forward another year, and they now have a serious venture. 15 or so chickens, and a constant supply of eggs.  I have not purchased store-bought eggs in many months.  They are even selling eggs to my co-workers, taking orders, and all their "customers" love the fact that these are the most organic eggs you can get. Sometimes they are still warm from being laid a little while ago. It's great. They have also expanded into baking their own sourdough bread as well, and again, they have a great customer base at my job.

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They are both in their mid 20's, have "real jobs" and love their poultry and baking venture.  My point being, that they have chosen a path of joy and helping others. Something you don't see a lot of in this day and age.  I am very proud of my boys, and they are a joy to be around.  I guess if I had to tie this blog entry into 'self-help' it relates in the area of self-determination and reaching inside and finding something you love to do. Will they always raise chickens? Maybe...probably...but more importantly, they will always follow a passion of some kind.  They are a great example for all. 

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STOP CLOWNING AROUND!

When I was a small kid, I LIVED for the Bozo the Clown show.  Bozo was cool and happy and educational, and had Georgio  Tsoukalos hair WAY before it was cool.  Bozo ROCKED!  There were clowns at birthday parties, at the circus, (though that's when I started to get a little freaked out by them. How could all those guys fit in a mini cooper?  Then, of course, the Rodeo Clowns (Pol. Correct term is now Bull fighter) at the rodeo. (Not pronounced ro-day-oh). 

Now, all of a sudden there are creepy clowns everywhere, and they are scaring the shit out of people.  My deep creepiness with clowns started when I read IT by Stephen King.  I can only think these are all King fans touting the new movie. But, hey, If you are scaring the crap out of people by dressing up as a clown, no one is going to go to the movie.  Why would they when you are giving it to them live. And by the way, Someone in large shoes is going to get shot. No really.  It's all fun and games until you scare the crap out of the wrong second amendment card carrier.  And of course, if and when that happens, it won't be the clown's fault.  I mean, who would shoot Bozo?

Now,  Target is removing clown masks from the Halloween line up.  (I will resist the urge to insert any politically driven replacement suggestions). Bummer. I guess we will have to go back to JUST PAINTING OUR FACES LIKE WE DID WHEN I WAS A KID.

I did an interview with the original Bozo the Clown, Bob Bell, many years ago when I was a radio show host.  Very pleasant and not scary at all. A little creepy when he came to the station in full make up. It's RADIO..... Aside from that, I felt like a kid again with my hero, Bozo the Clown.

1st world problems (Part 1)

I was at the store the other day, and I heard a customer complaining to the manager that they had run out of her favorite flavor of vitamine enriched, super duper, mineral enhanced, pure reverse osmosis, power, smart God know what else WATER.  And she was PISSED about this.  The manager was polite, and reminded her that there were dozens of different bottled waters on the shelf, and perhaps until they could get her brand in, that she might choose a different flavor.  She came unhinged and told him, (Get ready now) "No, that won't do. That is the only water I can drink."  (UH, it's water...ok?) Now granted. Not all bottled water is created equal, and I am a bit of a water snob. I like Fiji, and Voss.  But you know what? I will drink it all, even from the tap if I am thirsty. And I won't throw a fit.  There are people in the world that would give anything to have clean bottled water, and it does not matter what the label says.  First World Problem.

Oh, here is another first world problem.  I sell cars. Once in a while, I get a parent in buying a first car for their kid.  The only thing the kid needs to do is shut up and drive the car that Mom and Dad are buying for them.  Many of them have a budget that I try to maintain for them.  Some of the objections I get from the kids..."I don't like the color, it looks like a grandma car, it's too old, the stereo sucks, my friend has one of these and I don't want to drive the same car she drives. I want a third row to carry all my friends in..." and my PERSONAL favorite...."I cant drive a car without power windows..." Can't? Holy crap, kid. Take the bus and save your parent's the money.  1st world problem.

Problem getting your hands on the new iphone? (1st world problem)
Your manicurist is on vacation? (1st world problem)

You live in Jamaica and just lost everything to the worst hurricane ever to hit the island? No food, no Water? No doctors?  Well you get it.

3rd world problems affect lives.  1st world problem affect our comfort zone.  They are annoying, they are petty, and most of the time, they are not problems.  Go hang out in Haiti of a village in Africa. Good luck finding your mani-pedi there.

More to come

I Think.......

I Think

There are 2 types of people in the world.  Those who participate, and those who watch.

Drivers who don't use turn signals should be banished forever in a land with nothing but Roundabouts. (look it up)

Stores should not be allowed to sell Christmas stuff until Halloween is over.  

If you can't control your kids in a restaurant that does not have a "kids menu" ... you should get them a happy meal and eat in the car. 

Cats know what we are thinking.....ALWAYS.

If you have a 420 credit score, you should not make that the car salesman's fault. 

There are two seasons in most parts of the county...Winter and Road Construction. 

If you commit to it, DO IT.

Anything that has more legs than me, or no legs and slithers should be avoided at any cost.

Everything in the universe is Energy.

Karma is a Bitch.

Aliens have not revealed themselves on earth because they know the first thing we will do is try to get them to vote.

If you have extra parts after disassembling and reassembling any machine, that you should put them in a drawer. Eventually you will figure out what they are for. Yup, give it time. 

A watched pot never boils, but if you drop your watch in boiling water, it's probably a goner. 

The shortest distance between 2 points is a straight line, unless you have to climb several mountain ranges, in which case, stay home.

Your computer will have an issue when you are on a deadline.

Gun control means you know what you are shooting at.

If you have 4000 friends on facebook, you should know the name of the person who lives next door to you. 

Money is the most renewable resource. 

Ask for it every day and the universe will provide. 

Superman can whip Batman's Butt. 

Every time you touch your smart phone screen, it sucks 1 brain cell out of your head.

If you are going to text me more than 50 words, just call.

Have a wonderful day!