Jackson, Georgia
Garden Tour
to support
"The Arts Council"
Today, 21 May 2022 My Bride and I traveled to Jackson to Visit the Garden Tour. On the way back to Macon we did what all good people do - We stopped at the Jackson BBQ on Highway 87 also known as "Fresh Air!"
Thinking Outside the Box
As citizens who really care about our USA we need to realize that we can not continue to focus on just ourselves. We all live on this Panet and need to support each other in maintaining the values our forebears fought for and some even perished for:
Greetings,
Yesterday May 5, 2022 I posted this picture on My
Facebook Page as well as sent it out to many here in Central Georgia.
This picture taken on 14 January 1994 shows our
President, the President of Russia and
the President of Ukraine after they signed the “Budapest Memorandum” or as it
also known the “Trilateral Statement!”
This was accomplished to have Ukraine give up it’s Nuclear Weapons so
the world could live in peace. In case
you were not aware, Ukraine was a major player in the Nuclear Weapons game back
then. Ukraine did give up it’s Nuclear
Weapons! Today we are witnessing Russia
not abiding by the agreement and also hearing Russia threatening Ukraine with
the use of Nuclear Weapons to promote the agenda of taking over Ukraine. Russia now claims that this agreement is now
null and void in as much as there is a new Government in Ukraine. So, much for international agreements!
Two individuals on the Macon-Bibb Commission took
offense to acknowledging our History and what we should be doing as Freedom
Loving Citizens and having Hope in our Future!
Of course that is their right.
However I think it quite appropriate to review a bit of History.
“Just a reminder to this ridiculous email
exchange, the agreement was done in 1994. Frankly, I don’t know why I get
dragged into group emails like this as a county commissioner. I respectfully
ask to please let me concentrate on things I can help with, not things done by
a former president 28 years ago. I understand some of you folks have nothing
but time, unfortunately I am not one of those folks. Very few if any of
the current local politicians had any input here.
Respectfully”
A fellow Commissioner then posted
this:
“I soooooooooooooo agree with you,”
I considered these comments and reviewed why I am
quite zealous about our USA!
·
I
served with a Survivor of the Bataan Death March!
·
I
served with a World War II Aviator who was a Fighter Ace.
·
I
was allowed to participate in the General/President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Memorial Service in the Honor Guard at Saint Paul's in London as the British conducted a service on 14
April 1969.
Admittedly these events happened some time ago
however they are still part of My History and the Legacy that I desire to
promote for My Children, Grand Children and all future Generations.
Now regarding the War in Ukraine, I recall with great clarity the day in 1945
when My Mom gathered her children around the Radio to tell us that the War was
over.
So, if I am considered zealous, please forgive me,
but I do have great concerns about the potential for a Nuclear War now!!
Regarding the statement about this does not apply
to Macon-Bibb I would simply state that I know of at least two Heroes who would
dispute that statement:
1.
Rodney
Maxwell Davis, USMC who died on 6 September 1967
2.
Kelly
Lance Courtney, USMC who died on 30 October 2004
Both of these Heroes gave their lives in defense
of Our Way of Life here in Macon-Bibb, Georgia and the USA!
Regarding the scope of Politics I have learned
that former Speaker of the House, Tip O’Neill has been credited with the
statement: “All Politics is Local!’ However there are some that think otherwise!!
Regarding the use of Technology to reach many I
defer to Saint Paul formerly known as “Saul of Tarsus” who wrote many letters
which were circulated throughout the known world in His time. In fact many of these letters are still read
today by “God Fearing Peoples” everywhere.
I share these comments with You today totally
aware that I am but one citizen with no political position and/or power. I am one citizen attempting to do what is
just and proper for the benefit of our fellow mankind!
Warm Regards,
Alan F. E. Thiese
Macon-Bibb Convenience Center
Our Elected Leaders are serious about illegal dumping in Macon-Bibb. They have opened a Convenience Center at 920 11th Street. At least four more of these Centers are planned for Macon-Bibb to mae it quicker and easier for all to discard bulky items or stuff that is not picked up by the system, for example "glass."
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Remembering Shipmates
I realize that it is early for Decoration Day now known as Memorial Day, but today I decided to remember shipmates even though I did not serve with them. One from World War I and One from World War II.
When I first transferred to Macon, Georgia in 1971 this Family took me in like I was a Son. We attended the same church and I appreciated their hospitality. In fact when I needed sewing done Mrs. Sprunk kept me hemmed up!!
