ANY OPINIONS OUT THERE? Other than my uneducated one? I'm talking about the Tics. Or, for any one who is not sure what I mean, the politicians. Do you think they will get it? People are just tired of them. I may or may not vote for Donald Trump. Actually, I kinda like Ben Carson. But I, along with most of America, ( no I don't speak for them, so I just assume ) are tired of the professional tics. We don't want any more Clinton's, or Bush's or Biden's in the White House. And that is why Trump and Carson and Sanders are rating high in the polls, in spite of Hillary and Jeb and some of the others ranting about being so down in the polls. We can only home that after November 2016 election day they will be down in the mouth after losing. Better yet, they will lose early next year and not even make it to November.
AND THAT'S THE VIEW FROM THE DITCH BANK
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
WOULD YOU WEAR THEM?
A FEW DAYS AGO, ON A NATIONAL NEWS SHOW, one of their lead ins for an upcoming hour was this; Should it be OK for men to wear shorts to work? I have to admit upfront that I don't know what they came up with, because I had watched the show for an hour and that is about all I can stand of their silliness and their love affair with all things Hollywood. And certain politicians. They get so carried away with things like Bruce Jenner and what he did and things like that, that if a maggot was watching it would gag. I don't gag, cause I just turn the TV off. or maybe change the channel to something more sensible. But, to get back to the question in the heading, would you wear them? Shorts, that is. To work. Or to play. Well, I will step on a few toes.
I will say up front, I have never worn shorts any where. At least not since I was old enough to make a decision about what I would wear. If I wore them before that, I don;t remember doing so. And I will not wear them in the future. I just won't. Why? Well, I just would feel naked doing so.
Now, I will say this, and this will make some of those mentioned toes hurt. I know I have sons, grandsons and grandsons in law who wear shorts. At least to play in. Probably not to work, as far as I know. Now, I want to say this. Hold you beating until you finish reading and then pound away. I can take it, I have pants on.
I have seen both men and women wearing shorts. I can say this. I have seen hardly any men who look Ok in shorts and not a lot of women either. Some women just should not wear shorts. And no men. Now, having said that, I am talking about shorts that are above the knee. Way above. I have seen a lot, I repeat, a lot, of women who wear shorts at or below the knee that look good. And they usually have shorts on that are tailored to their body. I will admit here that there are a few men who are in good physical shape who look OK in shorts below the knee. Out on the golf course. But, well, I guess it is just a phobia of mine that men should just be dressed. In long pants.
Did any one who may actually read this drivel watch the show that talked about this. If you were able to get through all their silliness, what did they say about men wearing shorts to work. Probably were in favor of it. But then, THAT'S JUST THE OPINION FROM THE DITCH BANK
I will say up front, I have never worn shorts any where. At least not since I was old enough to make a decision about what I would wear. If I wore them before that, I don;t remember doing so. And I will not wear them in the future. I just won't. Why? Well, I just would feel naked doing so.
Now, I will say this, and this will make some of those mentioned toes hurt. I know I have sons, grandsons and grandsons in law who wear shorts. At least to play in. Probably not to work, as far as I know. Now, I want to say this. Hold you beating until you finish reading and then pound away. I can take it, I have pants on.
I have seen both men and women wearing shorts. I can say this. I have seen hardly any men who look Ok in shorts and not a lot of women either. Some women just should not wear shorts. And no men. Now, having said that, I am talking about shorts that are above the knee. Way above. I have seen a lot, I repeat, a lot, of women who wear shorts at or below the knee that look good. And they usually have shorts on that are tailored to their body. I will admit here that there are a few men who are in good physical shape who look OK in shorts below the knee. Out on the golf course. But, well, I guess it is just a phobia of mine that men should just be dressed. In long pants.
Did any one who may actually read this drivel watch the show that talked about this. If you were able to get through all their silliness, what did they say about men wearing shorts to work. Probably were in favor of it. But then, THAT'S JUST THE OPINION FROM THE DITCH BANK
Monday, August 10, 2015
IT'S ALL ABOUT TIME
DO YOU WATCH THE CLOCK? Or the calendar? Or check your cell phone or computer often? Or watch sand falling through an hour glass? How do you tell time. Or do you? Every day has the same amount of time. 24 hours. You may lose some time, or even gain some if you fly across a time zone. Or live in New Mexico or Arizona on the state line. So what does this commentary have to do with any thing? Actually, nothing. Just a commentary to peak your interest. Or did you even make it this far? But, the post is about time. or the use of time.
I am guessing that most of you are aware that school has started, or is on the verge of doing so. And I also suppose that this awareness is viewed with mixed emotions. Mixed in the sense that some of us are looking forward to that and some of us are not, and some of us don't even really care.
But, if you have been watching the news the last few days, you will have noticed that many people are saying that school starts too early, and kids, especially teenagers, need to sleep later and start school later. THEY JUST NEED MORE SLEEP, FOLKS.
Well, duh. Refer to the third line above. There is 24 hours in a day. From midnight to midnight, or 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. or whatever time you want to start from. So, if your teenager needs more time to sleep, SEND HIM OR HER TO BED EARLIER. Take the TV and computer out of the bedroom. Turn off the cell phone. If they need an alarm, get a clock with an alarm on it.
One lady on the news was complaining that she had to get up by 5:45 in order to get her kids up and ready in time for school. Well, golly darn, lady, you should be up by then any way. In 15 minutes it will be mid morning. I can assure you that late night TV is not essential to the betterment of your family. Send the kids to bed early and get them up early. If they have homework, do it as soon as they get home from school, which, I understand, is early afternoon. Get that done, then participate in after school activities. and then to bed. A good bed time would be 9 p.m. in my opinion, but I will concede 10 for some older ones. Young ones, preschool, ( or is there such a thing now?) or early elementary school should be in bed by 8 p.m. Talking of preschool. When do they start school now? On their 1st birthday? Well, if you think I am just out of it, you are right. See my previous post. AND THAT'S THE VIEW FROM THE DITCH BANK
I am guessing that most of you are aware that school has started, or is on the verge of doing so. And I also suppose that this awareness is viewed with mixed emotions. Mixed in the sense that some of us are looking forward to that and some of us are not, and some of us don't even really care.
But, if you have been watching the news the last few days, you will have noticed that many people are saying that school starts too early, and kids, especially teenagers, need to sleep later and start school later. THEY JUST NEED MORE SLEEP, FOLKS.
Well, duh. Refer to the third line above. There is 24 hours in a day. From midnight to midnight, or 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. or whatever time you want to start from. So, if your teenager needs more time to sleep, SEND HIM OR HER TO BED EARLIER. Take the TV and computer out of the bedroom. Turn off the cell phone. If they need an alarm, get a clock with an alarm on it.
One lady on the news was complaining that she had to get up by 5:45 in order to get her kids up and ready in time for school. Well, golly darn, lady, you should be up by then any way. In 15 minutes it will be mid morning. I can assure you that late night TV is not essential to the betterment of your family. Send the kids to bed early and get them up early. If they have homework, do it as soon as they get home from school, which, I understand, is early afternoon. Get that done, then participate in after school activities. and then to bed. A good bed time would be 9 p.m. in my opinion, but I will concede 10 for some older ones. Young ones, preschool, ( or is there such a thing now?) or early elementary school should be in bed by 8 p.m. Talking of preschool. When do they start school now? On their 1st birthday? Well, if you think I am just out of it, you are right. See my previous post. AND THAT'S THE VIEW FROM THE DITCH BANK
Saturday, August 1, 2015
I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BECOME ONE OF THEM
I'VE SEEN A LOT OF THEM OVER THE YEARS. Never thought I would be one of them, though. I used to look at them and just shake my head and think, "Come on, it can't be that bad". Now, in my dotage, I realize I am becoming one of them. More and more every day. I just have to shake my head and wonder, Why do they think the neighbors like to hear their cars and motorcycles with no mufflers on them. Or why do they think we like to hear what they call music floating through the air from blocks far away, not to mention next door. Or why do they think we like to hear their kids hollering and screaming at the top of their lungs and calling it fun. Yep, I am becoming one of them, and getting there fast. Sometimes I seem to be on a slippery slope heading there. And just what is it I am becoming? you ask. Or not. Well, whether you ask or not, I will tell you. I am fast becoming a CURMUDGEON. And what's more, I am proud of it. I am getting more like George, the neighbor in Dennis the Menace every day. And I don't really care.
AND THAT'S THE VIEW FROM THE DITCH BANK
AND THAT'S THE VIEW FROM THE DITCH BANK
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
INSURANCE
DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE? who is it with. Just answer that question to yourself cause it's really none of my business. If you have it, or who with. unless you cause me problems, then I am sure I would like to know. Actually, I would insist on it. But that is not really the purpose of this post. Do you watch TV? Do you watch the commercials? If you do, do you really listen to the insurance commercials. Or even see them in a magazine or newspaper ad? What do they say.
Invariably they will say something like this; "You can save ( insert dollar amount here) over other companies. The amount will vary, depending on the company, but they will all, and I repeat, all, will promise to save you money.
So that set me to thinking. The next time one of those ads come on the TV, I will just take them up on their offer. I could use the savings. And I figure if I change every 6 months or so, I should be in a position soon where the next company that offers me a savings will have to pay me to use their insurance.
Now, I think that is a deal I couldn't turn down. How about you?
And THAT'S THE VIEW FRO THE DITCH BANK
Invariably they will say something like this; "You can save ( insert dollar amount here) over other companies. The amount will vary, depending on the company, but they will all, and I repeat, all, will promise to save you money.
So that set me to thinking. The next time one of those ads come on the TV, I will just take them up on their offer. I could use the savings. And I figure if I change every 6 months or so, I should be in a position soon where the next company that offers me a savings will have to pay me to use their insurance.
Now, I think that is a deal I couldn't turn down. How about you?
And THAT'S THE VIEW FRO THE DITCH BANK
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
POLITICS, AGAIN
I HAVEN'T POSTED FOR A WHILE ON POLITICS: So here goes a short couple of opinions.
The first one I will mention is the recent supreme court decision on same sex marriage. Now, I do not support this decision. I believe marriage is to be between a man and a woman. Or a woman and a man, if you prefer. Having said that, the purpose of this post is not to decry this ruling, but to decry the fallout of it. While those who fir this scene wanted equality, they now want everyone to do as they want. IE. If they want a wedding photographer and the one they ask refuses for whatever purpose, even though there are several photographers who are willing to provide this service, the one that refused will be, ( not can be, but will be ) taken to court and sued for the refusal. The same thing applies to bakers or any one else who refuses to provide a service. Yet, these people want an end to discrimination, but will discriminate others to force them/us to go their way. If a man wants to marry a man and a woman wants to marry a woman and the law of the land says they can, then by all means do so. But, do not force others to agree with everything you are doing. You/they can go about the business of marriage and all that the law allows with resorting to this kind of behavior. OK nuff said.
2. Just this year President Obama has established relations with Cuba. There are many, in and out of politics, who are against this policy as well as others who are for it. As I have said in the past and is listed in my profile, I am a member of the LDS Church and one of the scriptures we quote is that the gospel will be taken to all nations, kindred's and people. well, Cuba fits that profile and I am of the belief that this move was instigated by a Father In Heaven who now wants the gospel to go to Cuba, and this move opens that door.
AND THAT'S THE VIEW FROM THE DITCH BANK
The first one I will mention is the recent supreme court decision on same sex marriage. Now, I do not support this decision. I believe marriage is to be between a man and a woman. Or a woman and a man, if you prefer. Having said that, the purpose of this post is not to decry this ruling, but to decry the fallout of it. While those who fir this scene wanted equality, they now want everyone to do as they want. IE. If they want a wedding photographer and the one they ask refuses for whatever purpose, even though there are several photographers who are willing to provide this service, the one that refused will be, ( not can be, but will be ) taken to court and sued for the refusal. The same thing applies to bakers or any one else who refuses to provide a service. Yet, these people want an end to discrimination, but will discriminate others to force them/us to go their way. If a man wants to marry a man and a woman wants to marry a woman and the law of the land says they can, then by all means do so. But, do not force others to agree with everything you are doing. You/they can go about the business of marriage and all that the law allows with resorting to this kind of behavior. OK nuff said.
2. Just this year President Obama has established relations with Cuba. There are many, in and out of politics, who are against this policy as well as others who are for it. As I have said in the past and is listed in my profile, I am a member of the LDS Church and one of the scriptures we quote is that the gospel will be taken to all nations, kindred's and people. well, Cuba fits that profile and I am of the belief that this move was instigated by a Father In Heaven who now wants the gospel to go to Cuba, and this move opens that door.
AND THAT'S THE VIEW FROM THE DITCH BANK
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
WILL HISTORY DISAPPEAR
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HISTORY? Scratching your head yet as to why I am asking that question? Well, lets look at what is going on.
Ever since the advent of smart alec phones and other electronic media items, like I pods and I pads , and nooks and cranny's, the current crop of people spend the bulk of their time looking down. At their hands. Well, not really at their hands, but at what is in their hands. Like the above named devises. Or maybe they are just vices. And they do this in most waking moments, while working, driving, walking, eating or whatever.
And with all of this, the schools are no longer teaching cursive writing. Teaching students how to print. And with the shortcuts they use in the pods and pads and nooks and cranny's, they will soon forget how to print. And all the old history documents? Well, they are written in cursive and will soon become as a foreign language to most and thus discarded and lost. And well, you know the saying, ( paraphrased) those who fail to read the past history and the mistakes, are bound to repeat them. I fear for the history that will be written in the new smart alec phone language. who will really remember, in a few years, just what lol really means? Bring back cursive teaching.
AND THAT'S THE VIEW FROM THE DITCH BANK
Ever since the advent of smart alec phones and other electronic media items, like I pods and I pads , and nooks and cranny's, the current crop of people spend the bulk of their time looking down. At their hands. Well, not really at their hands, but at what is in their hands. Like the above named devises. Or maybe they are just vices. And they do this in most waking moments, while working, driving, walking, eating or whatever.
And with all of this, the schools are no longer teaching cursive writing. Teaching students how to print. And with the shortcuts they use in the pods and pads and nooks and cranny's, they will soon forget how to print. And all the old history documents? Well, they are written in cursive and will soon become as a foreign language to most and thus discarded and lost. And well, you know the saying, ( paraphrased) those who fail to read the past history and the mistakes, are bound to repeat them. I fear for the history that will be written in the new smart alec phone language. who will really remember, in a few years, just what lol really means? Bring back cursive teaching.
AND THAT'S THE VIEW FROM THE DITCH BANK
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