tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291292572024-03-18T22:01:15.273-04:00The World This WeekAlan's comments on most anything that is currently happening in Middle Georgia, the United States of America or even the World.Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.comBlogger1962125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-51552053556184351922024-03-16T13:46:00.002-04:002024-03-18T22:00:41.960-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>Ninth Old City</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>Flower Festival</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>15 - 18 March 2024</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>Macon, Georgia</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">This Festival has a special History which is summarized below.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Old City Flower Festival</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">In Macon, Georgia</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first 8 Festivals were held in the Middle of January. The concept was to celebrate the Unity aspect of our Society here in Macon, Georgia during a time of the year when there was not much to celebrate. Christmas was over and there was no event in January. The Old City Focus was that the host Church had to be in Macon at least 100 years. It was and still is promoted as an “Event of interfaith unity!” The 2024 Festival was held the first week-end of the Cherry Blossom Festival.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">First<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>St. Joseph Catholic Church<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2012</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Second<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Christ Episcopal Church – 18 January<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2013</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Third<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>First Presbyterian Church<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2014</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fourth<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Vineville United Methodist Church<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2015</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fifth<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>St. Joseph Catholic Church<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2016</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sixth<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mulberry United Methodist Church<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2017</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Seventh<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>St. Paul Episcopal Church<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2018</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eighth<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Centenary United Methodist Church<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2019</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A Covid – 19 Break</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ninth<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>St. Joseph Catholic Church<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2024</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Congregations that participated in the 2024 Festival were:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">First Baptist Church of Christ</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">First Baptist Church - New Street</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Christ Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sacred Heart Catholic Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Saint Peter Claver Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lizella Baptist Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Centenary United Methodist Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Martha Bowman United Methodist Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mulberry Methodist Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">North Macon Presbyterian Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vineville Methodist Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">First Presbyterian Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">First Baptist Church of Gray</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Holy Spirit Catholic Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mount Zion Baptist Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Saint Francis Episcopal Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vineville Baptist Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Along with the Host Church - Saint Joseph Catholic Church</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-23430651176094451452024-03-01T07:15:00.000-05:002024-03-01T07:15:04.572-05:00<p><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> Number 28 to the top Six</b></span></p><p><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 106%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Alan F. E. Thiese<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt center 3.75in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;">13 February 2024</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 106%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The President of the United States of America<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The Senate Majority Leader<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The House of Representatives Speaker <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The Senior Senator for Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The Junior Senator for Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The Eighth District Representative for Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Number 28 in the Series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes we are all experiencing challenges in our
respective lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am often reminded of
this bit of History which I will quote here from the works of Thomas Paine as I
learned from reading an article in Wikipedia:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: accent5;">“Winter 1776 was a time of need in the colonies,
considering <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia" title="Philadelphia"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Philadelphia</span></a></span></span> and the entire rebel American
cause were on the verge of death and the revolution was still viewed as an
unsteady prospect. Paine wanted to enable the distraught patriots to stand, to
persevere, and to fight for an American victory. Paine published the
first <i>Crisis</i> paper on December 19.<span class="MsoHyperlink"><sup><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_Crisis#cite_note-:3-6"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">[6]</span></a></span></sup></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: accent5;">Its opening sentence was adopted as the watchword of
the movement to Trenton. The opening lines are as follows:<sup><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_Crisis#cite_note-7"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">[7]</span></a></sup><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: accent5;">These are the times that try men's souls:
The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from
the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and
thanks of man and woman.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: accent5;">Paine brought together the thirteen diverse colonies
and encouraged them to stay motivated through the harsh conditions of the
winter of 1776. Washington's troops were ready to quit until ordered by
Washington to be read aloud Paine's <i>Crisis</i> paper and heard the
first sentence, “These are the times that try men’s souls.”<span class="MsoHyperlink"><sup><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_Crisis#cite_note-:2-5"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">[5]</span></a></span></sup></span> The pamphlet, read aloud to
the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Army" title="Continental Army"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Continental Army</span></a></span></span> on December 23, 1776,
three days before the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Trenton" title="Battle of Trenton"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Battle of Trenton</span></a></span></span><sup>[<span class="MsoHyperlink"><i><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">citation needed</span></a></span></i></span>]</sup>,
attempted to bolster morale and resistance among patriots, as well as shame
neutrals and loyalists to support the cause:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: accent5;">Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered;
yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more
glorious the triumph.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: accent5;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">As I view our current Situation, You Mr.
President have sold out our United States of America to several Foreign
Countries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the top of the List is
China and Ukraine through your involvement with the business schemes of the
Son, who<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You and Jill Love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have stated that fact many times when you
verbalize your Love for Hunter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like You
and any Parent who cares, I Alan also Love My Sons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That stated I did not appreciate some of
things they did in their Youth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact
I let them know that what they were doing at the time was not appropriate for
their own future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately they also
can now appreciate the wisdom of My Counsel and Concern. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have overcome the challenges of their
Youth and they did so because Many People including My Self were in Prayer for
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately they saw the impact of
their own stupid ways and resolved them within ten years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I get the impression that Your Hunter still
does not realize some of the actions he has taken have resulted in consequences
that He Fails to Realize is endangering the Security of our beloved USA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love of Family is Necessary, but not at the
expense of the entire United States of America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I suspect that each of you can appreciate the previous comment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You were elected to do what is best for “We
The People!” of the U. S. A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not just
your own immediate Family or the enhancement of your personal wealth. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Enough
about our Dear</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Children.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">As we all look forward to the election/s of
2024 we must consider the impact of prior activities of our Government.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In March of 2010 our Government approved the
“Affordable Care Act” or ACA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since then
I would suggest that the entire Health Care Industry has learned that they can
Bill the U. S. Government at ever increasing rates to insure that they can
cover the cost of the Patient’s Procedures while still insuring a profit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact a “profit” so generous that Many
Health Care Organizations are now acquiring a monopoly in the areas that they
now operate in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However the downside to
this is that our Citizens in rural areas are now not served simply because it
is not cost effective for the major “Care Chains” to operate in these remote
areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The drive for many patients in
the “Network Hospital Chains” has now caused a loss of focus on what “real
health care” should be.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Yet the citizens who have benefited from the
Health Care afforded by the passage of the ACA of 2010 are beholden to the
People who made this possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">In more recent times Many of You have worked tirelessly
to insure that “Student Debt Loans” can be forgiven at the expense of the
Taxpayers of our great United States of America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I understand it about 45 million of our
fellow Americans have student debt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
also am aware that not all debt will be forgiven, but almost every debt holder
will receive some if not all debt relief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The number of 45 million is surely a lot of votes from those who have
benefited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">As I see it the two previously mentioned
programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Affordable Care
Act (ACA) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Student Debt
Forgiveness<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">have benefited a lot of voters who just may
beholden to the Democrat Office Holders who have developed these schemes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Certainly a benefit to individuals seeking
office this November 2024.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">I realize that this next comment may be
viewed as a bit over the top, but if the Democrats who currently seek what I
consider continued power why not by the end of May or June 2024 at the latest
Develop a Federal Program that pays all the funeral expenses for those who die
after 1 July 2024.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will then assist
those who are older in not having to plan for the expenses of their own
demise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would then be another sure
vote gleaner!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Finally, as some in our Government continue
to ignore the “Border Crisis” which some also see as a program to glean more
voters for future “Democrat Office Seekers” please be sure that there are those
among us who do not appreciate this potential vote gleaning scheme.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Which brings me to the final concern I share
today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Federal Leaders seem to be
ignoring the “Fentanyl Crisis” which is killing our population.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I get the impression that many of you just do
not give a “d__ __!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is also a sad
situation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;">I could
take more of your time today to list other situations that are now out of hand,
but I know that you are also well aware of them, but that You do not really
care about us as long as you can maintain Your Power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, this is a sick and very sad situation!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;">As You
lust for power and use the Evil “TicTok” scheme to generate votes Mr. President
please remember That Our God is in Control” and as Maude Finley reminded us in
a Television Program many years ago:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“God Will Get You For That!”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;">For those
who I have not personally addressed in this Letter, please to not follow the
example of our “Mister President!!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
can do better and “We The People” continue to expect better leadership and
example from each of You.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Thank
You,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Alan F.
E. Thiese<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;">P.S.
Please See Page 4<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 106%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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confident that You will understand this Photo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: accent5;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b></b></span><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-13621550726183272402024-02-29T18:10:00.003-05:002024-03-14T17:33:28.745-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b> Being Responsible</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Situation was resolved today, March 14, 2024 at 1:03 P.M. Ryland picked up the Yard Trash. Thanks to the involvement of a Bibb County Commissioner.</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATKifAwvVn0fGhkwfinhpMtiTcgXvkVBjKuCRBMsWstyM-9R9wC1kYXbl1-n6YWslQn2-azW6n3cgBHHb8kulCy7RuX1ELIoxh0E4rL2xbJAGwSCtcQIDlrlFd09CG6otbm-Xp49fQyZ8cvWxX0V31T7lePXz2RZQeYy8E3COVkP87PdrQAIETQ/s2228/1-Pick%20Up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1962" data-original-width="2228" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATKifAwvVn0fGhkwfinhpMtiTcgXvkVBjKuCRBMsWstyM-9R9wC1kYXbl1-n6YWslQn2-azW6n3cgBHHb8kulCy7RuX1ELIoxh0E4rL2xbJAGwSCtcQIDlrlFd09CG6otbm-Xp49fQyZ8cvWxX0V31T7lePXz2RZQeYy8E3COVkP87PdrQAIETQ/s320/1-Pick%20Up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">I retired from the U. S. Navy on 31 December 1981 and chose Macon, Georgia to be My Home for My Bride and Two Sons. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">In 1982 the First Cherry Blossom Festival was held. I have fond memories of taking the Cub Scout Pack on a Clean Up prior to the Festival. We picked up Trash on Riverside Drive from Pierce Avenue to Riverside Ford if I recall correctly. It was a learning opportunity for us to learn about our fellow citizens who choose to be careless with their trash.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">On 29 February 1992 My Bride and I as well as our two boys moved into our current Home. Since then our boys have married and have families of their own and they reside where the job opportunities have given them great opportunities.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">So much for that. Today, 29 February 2024 I placed the "Pink Poodles" at our driveway in preparation for the 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1v3q4tQB5bJ8917AyR37tBsEDAYLEp172KtohYeRFHWp0t99KlSIIVKNMrHQ9ThZU_7zbEbyIMdjQfEaeXXzNesbC0Oh-ejeMTFIishGkSyIHXRNAXL3ReRzAnblO_nF6Ghhzx9JXU_6TkH44Tp42X_2QHJ4fM4fBbSLGzi-u2MdXYCt-gIEAyQ/s2260/1-Doga.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2260" data-original-width="2249" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1v3q4tQB5bJ8917AyR37tBsEDAYLEp172KtohYeRFHWp0t99KlSIIVKNMrHQ9ThZU_7zbEbyIMdjQfEaeXXzNesbC0Oh-ejeMTFIishGkSyIHXRNAXL3ReRzAnblO_nF6Ghhzx9JXU_6TkH44Tp42X_2QHJ4fM4fBbSLGzi-u2MdXYCt-gIEAyQ/s320/1-Doga.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Did anyone have to tell me, Alan to do this task. No!! It choose to live in Macon and I am proud to be part of the annual celebration.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">So, why this history? </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">When I served in the U. S. Navy and served as the Leading Administrative Person on the USS Sellers (DDG-11) homeported in Charleston, S.C. we frequently left port for local operations and then a the big Cruise to the "Med" in 1971. Prior to any departure from the homeport for any time at Sea it was my responsibility to submit a "Absent On Sailing Diary" via Mail to the Atlantic Fleet Personnel Accounting Command. If we ever experienced a disaster at sea and sunk the families of those on board would be notified. Of course those who were not on the ship would not have their families notified. It was part of My Job. At no time before we left port did the Commanding Officer tell me that I had to turn on the typewriter so I could type up the "Absent On Sailing Diary!" I was trained to perform this task. It was also my responsibility. So the problem I want to discus today is this. The "Yard Trash" at My home has not been picked up in three weeks. It is supposed to be picked up every other week on Thursday. I took this picture at 4:00 P.M. today, February 29th which is a Thursday. There for no matter which week it was supposed to be picked up, the Contractor has failed. I suspect that the Driver for the Contractor has been trained. I also know that I do not have to call the Contractor. He is getting paid by the Macon-Bibb County Government. I also suspect that the Driver's Boss does not have to tell the Driver to "Pick Up Alan's Yard Trash" when he departs the Terminal on the appropriate Thursday.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I am sharing this post with My Elected Officials. I do not know if our Mayor calls you, or tells you to be at a specific Commissioner Meeting. You know your job and the schedule is published in an appropriate manner. I also suspect that Our Governor does not call you to tell you to be in Atlanta for the Scheduled Sessions. You have been made aware of the schedule and know when to be in Atlanta if you are a Member of the Macon-Bibb Delegation. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NYntnynRHccBmiyCC-AQMQP0xsPmWeu7ypDq9vw5bjFAcAQSZznhQHrdezVSsp4w1UCEfeasFSxtPNADSQ8eFhyukS1ZJakMfNbw6_nIg6mJ1l-6kNx74rTHy4XZ_2JwK9rPbmHNoLQnihYfNRiDUNTE4klZ8ucPcPhF3fDP5UhyphenhyphenWqQk3kfTbA/s2775/2-Yard%20Trash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2775" data-original-width="2284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NYntnynRHccBmiyCC-AQMQP0xsPmWeu7ypDq9vw5bjFAcAQSZznhQHrdezVSsp4w1UCEfeasFSxtPNADSQ8eFhyukS1ZJakMfNbw6_nIg6mJ1l-6kNx74rTHy4XZ_2JwK9rPbmHNoLQnihYfNRiDUNTE4klZ8ucPcPhF3fDP5UhyphenhyphenWqQk3kfTbA/w329-h400/2-Yard%20Trash.jpg" width="329" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I post this today to make this situation a matter of record. We all know that as we prepare for and look forward to the 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival that we are anticipating many tourist to visit Macon, Georgia. We simply all must do better in executing our responsibilities. If I recall correctly I make my payments to the Tax Commissioner for weekly trash service. I suspect that all of the Duly Elected Officials that run our Local and State Governments also do their individual responsibilities. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Looking forward to a Clean and Neat Macon-Bibb County as we Celebrate! Thank You!</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-12187687104516778652024-02-26T19:28:00.001-05:002024-02-26T19:28:43.889-05:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Preparing for Spring!! </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I completed some Garden Work today. 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Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-51522370832147001222024-02-23T10:17:00.002-05:002024-02-23T10:17:51.172-05:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b> Alan F. E. Thiese</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Celebrates 84 Years</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVT2Z9_aorfgLlAsqs8NenrrkdVg4-fSgBTu487of4OO9lNE5eSdmouZkFXhzSgdsydRXk0QeftX07Q2x7Ggm_WoD3ioqsqmE3nWo5i93L89ptvWqy8sscfcaw1F2ULeFLs-6W_D1ih2cuId9yeBRT4HuBQ4sCc8jYL3KGkKl0jPTVG4D8FlVsbQ/s3648/1-P2210037.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2154" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVT2Z9_aorfgLlAsqs8NenrrkdVg4-fSgBTu487of4OO9lNE5eSdmouZkFXhzSgdsydRXk0QeftX07Q2x7Ggm_WoD3ioqsqmE3nWo5i93L89ptvWqy8sscfcaw1F2ULeFLs-6W_D1ih2cuId9yeBRT4HuBQ4sCc8jYL3KGkKl0jPTVG4D8FlVsbQ/s320/1-P2210037.JPG" width="189" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">I received many Cards. Several from "Friends of the Troops!"</span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I enjoyed a delightful Dinner at "Olivers" in downtown Macon on the 18th and another Dinner at "The Brick" also in Macon on the 20th. Last Evening My Bride and I attended the Rodeo at the Georgia National Fair Complex in Perry, Georgia.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Summary - A delightful Birthday Week Celebration. Thank You - Everyone!!!! </span></div><span style="color: red;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;"><br /></b></span><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-45710802400115505882024-01-17T10:31:00.003-05:002024-01-17T10:36:15.092-05:00January 2024 Concerns<b>Several items that I addressed on My Facebook and/or E-Mails to many individuals!!!
10 January - Accountability in our U. S. Government!
"Quarters for Muster and Inspection" or "Muster on Station" where commands we in the U. S. Navy heard on a daily basis when we were on a Ship. Even on Shore duty we had to check in with our designated leader, which could be a Senior Petty Officer or Chief. This happened at 0800 each day. By 0805 we all knew who was not present. In fact the usual requirement to go to "Sick Bay" was to inform your Leading Petty Officer or Chief that you would be in the Sick Bay line instead of being at Quarters or Muster on Station location. When I was Non-Rated I had to check in however once I advanced I was the Sailor that subordinates had to check in with. By following these procedures the Skipper of a Shore Duty Station and/or a Ship knew in a timely manner the names of those Sailors who were not present that day. I can only speak for the Navy however I suspect that My Fellow Comrades in Arms had procedures much like the Navy to insure that All Were Present or Accounted for on a Daily Basis.
I realize that I have been retired from the U. S. Navy since 1991, however I suspect that the accountability procedures are about the same as I have discussed above. Of course the purpose of these procedures was to insure that our Unit was ready to respond to any and all situations, be it an onboard Fire, etc. or when ashore to perform our mission in any situation.
I cannot comprehend how our U. S. Government can function in the manner that I have heard about in recent days. This, from my point of view is especially critical for the "Department of Defense - DOD!"
15 January - The Impact of Cold Weather on the Iowa Caucuses!
Iowa People have lived with cold weather a long time. I will be 84 in February and I retired from the Navy in 1981 and now live in Georgia.
True Story.
In 1953 or 54 when I was 13 or 14 one cold Iowa morning after chores were done we were having breakfast. The radio announcer on WMT told us no school today because the buses could not be started because of the cold. (Note there were no bus barns back then and the buses were out in the cold). Our tractor was stored in the Machine Shed and could be started.
Dad looked at Me and My brother two years younger and told us it would be a great day to go to the timber and cut firewood for next winter. I recall that we were not happy, but we got dressed in our layers of clothes, wool socks wrapped with newspaper and put on our boots (rubber boots with several buckles) and went outside to begin our trip to the woods. The tractor had a heat houser so the engine heat traveled back to us as Dad drove and we stood on the drawbar for the trip to the timber. Once we got to the timber woods) we build a fire. Then we fell some trees with a cross cut saw. At lunch time we opened our lunch boxes and found frozen sandwiches and frozen angel food cake. We toasted this at the fire and enjoyed a meal with warm water from the thermos jug Mom had packed.
We cut wood the whole day. Returned home satisfied that we accomplished our task. I do not recall if the minus 35 degrees announced that morning was the actual temperature or the wind chill number. I do it was minus 35 degrees.
Summary – Iowa people know cold and can still perform! I am saying that they will turn out tonight!<b><b><b><b></b></b></b></b></b>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-87416910558685655552023-12-28T13:54:00.002-05:002023-12-28T16:48:41.751-05:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Christmas 2023 </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">A very Blessed Christmas for My Bride and I. Our Children were, are and continue to be a Wonderful Blessing.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">It started in Early December when a surprise Package arrived and the doorbell rang and lo and behold a package from Omaha Steak Company arrived. When it was opened we found out that it was a gift from our Saint Louis Son and His Family!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsMA_qN3tMrzM9lNOnBeKwOFPyvzGZHQNIdQ8He23b3jMgI7URnZZkaHyn-ul87VC2PC8jBYujD2cGcVt4xk3eJ7_54xCa5Y-Wbff3pXkaRyEwPPWAum4EOLSdN_26cCRsCN5o8w5DAvQGFzpSnbocoyc6Am1gNpjUy5tLreDlBxb1hXDbF1hYg/s2016/Boxes%20Omaha%20Steaks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsMA_qN3tMrzM9lNOnBeKwOFPyvzGZHQNIdQ8He23b3jMgI7URnZZkaHyn-ul87VC2PC8jBYujD2cGcVt4xk3eJ7_54xCa5Y-Wbff3pXkaRyEwPPWAum4EOLSdN_26cCRsCN5o8w5DAvQGFzpSnbocoyc6Am1gNpjUy5tLreDlBxb1hXDbF1hYg/s320/Boxes%20Omaha%20Steaks.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Vt2QkYea0jibJChNQCjlEOihx4Zd_3lX8ygpzrnSd_SFbf2Wp40PDidX-OtUggEv9BxxJd5706Rd5qAFWuCTPt78lSexsABsNNw0G47eu8mVK6GqSE3-S7J-106O5OE6XldB7ANKPSkhLZXtS7fWkiOId_v8SRv-2USeN9BCa7RIFsoo3aJc3w/s2016/Omaha%20Steaks%20Meat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Vt2QkYea0jibJChNQCjlEOihx4Zd_3lX8ygpzrnSd_SFbf2Wp40PDidX-OtUggEv9BxxJd5706Rd5qAFWuCTPt78lSexsABsNNw0G47eu8mVK6GqSE3-S7J-106O5OE6XldB7ANKPSkhLZXtS7fWkiOId_v8SRv-2USeN9BCa7RIFsoo3aJc3w/s320/Omaha%20Steaks%20Meat.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">In continuing our Christmas Tradition we purchased a Tree from Robert's Tree Farm near Bryon, Georgia. </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJqF67fP24-wsuU4ENd0KXGMoYowvHOs5to7WvVobwSP5pCRFGqUMnKFatBxRauSXjI979GGVGs_2Xs3s98GaV7qZZD2FnkoDtcuCBK741D4dzPF3Y8Qn-iPvm291VlAgdeOjo4knHLXvsJ81wmeS3knwut2u3uS0hjOaPFgC0bfoWyCH0m1-6w/s4096/2023%20Christmas%20Tree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJqF67fP24-wsuU4ENd0KXGMoYowvHOs5to7WvVobwSP5pCRFGqUMnKFatBxRauSXjI979GGVGs_2Xs3s98GaV7qZZD2FnkoDtcuCBK741D4dzPF3Y8Qn-iPvm291VlAgdeOjo4knHLXvsJ81wmeS3knwut2u3uS0hjOaPFgC0bfoWyCH0m1-6w/w225-h400/2023%20Christmas%20Tree.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once Christmas Morning arrive My Bride and I opened what Santa Claus delivered for us</span>. <span style="font-size: large;">Of course these pictures also show the gifts in use.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYEHebNc1GoVnaHMKxhgUFH98MblKjcE8s4m84Q2m9ivbEXvhb0Hb6zO9GmJufCA__VYRFLzsMQrb-gkeWWiSrwWkiDAQSLmu_iIjdpHa1ZLMRYYAW67XqmAG-bGj3HeLkk7hkn-1sxMUbKVob7HUiUTb1ANoLj3mmNK9CT1LR-N1y_AuoOlZrlA/s800/Cheese%20Sampler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="647" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYEHebNc1GoVnaHMKxhgUFH98MblKjcE8s4m84Q2m9ivbEXvhb0Hb6zO9GmJufCA__VYRFLzsMQrb-gkeWWiSrwWkiDAQSLmu_iIjdpHa1ZLMRYYAW67XqmAG-bGj3HeLkk7hkn-1sxMUbKVob7HUiUTb1ANoLj3mmNK9CT1LR-N1y_AuoOlZrlA/s320/Cheese%20Sampler.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhueH2whHysat3sUCSIbwxRYx0rugz3EHxEytz4oXSDri9Y2OO1iTaEumwuZwg_gexN7Ob-dgKGPPxK3xFK5C4djN__4qotC7a7BVm3hzMxzyeEOoWSPJluLNZuA-Q6Rtv27LebeyJRw_cdNkD4DR6H4KJ6mAn_BP_EJYlo26IO3Bq7BBIs-a2g/s800/Alan%20with%20Blower.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhueH2whHysat3sUCSIbwxRYx0rugz3EHxEytz4oXSDri9Y2OO1iTaEumwuZwg_gexN7Ob-dgKGPPxK3xFK5C4djN__4qotC7a7BVm3hzMxzyeEOoWSPJluLNZuA-Q6Rtv27LebeyJRw_cdNkD4DR6H4KJ6mAn_BP_EJYlo26IO3Bq7BBIs-a2g/s320/Alan%20with%20Blower.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">This Gift from Santa will allow Alan "Me" to keep the walkways, paths and driveway clear of all debris year round! You can see that it is a Stihl, which is made in the U.S.A. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSvLvDB0OZSG1qR4xSy-mK5NBss3vjjdSpdrRkDM-AoiYGEwnS-UeLE6ZuFOu0p7NrVVvmZaS0IIqEXkAATjPNBEf57EfI2k2ULhK7szaelaYaxwmD6UH3AY6zE5TeOpz13NQsfzfhZQ6rpMuj4e4AKXV3GulP_teLqMjXkmYnhhHipVaHrdAQQ/s1600/Alan's%202023%20Christmas%20Booze.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSvLvDB0OZSG1qR4xSy-mK5NBss3vjjdSpdrRkDM-AoiYGEwnS-UeLE6ZuFOu0p7NrVVvmZaS0IIqEXkAATjPNBEf57EfI2k2ULhK7szaelaYaxwmD6UH3AY6zE5TeOpz13NQsfzfhZQ6rpMuj4e4AKXV3GulP_teLqMjXkmYnhhHipVaHrdAQQ/s320/Alan's%202023%20Christmas%20Booze.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first bottle on the left is Templeton Rye from the Dublin, Georgia Son. The bottle in the middle is "Field of Dreams" Whiskey and was distilled from corn actually grown at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa and was provided by Santa. The last bottle is from Family Friends and is Peach Brandy.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Dublin, Georgia Son and His Family also gifted My Bride with a Komuee set of fifteen Glass Food Containers with associated metal lids.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Santa did one more item for My Bride. He developed a 2024 Calendar using pictures that I had posted on My Face Book Account. The good folks at "PastBook" helped Santa produce the calendar!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Prior to the Christmas Season we traveled to Dahlonega. Georgia where we panned for Gold. Additionally we screened sand for gems and my Bride found an Amyseth Gem which we had made into a pennant. This was also a gift from Santa!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">We did not overlook the reason for the Christmas Celebration. We worshiped at our Church here in Macon, Georgia. The Church continues a Tradition started in the early 1980s and has a Christmas Tree decorated with Chrismons.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IhiByPYM7r88_MBV2wysra5UrKzSKXQUKGluYBnAJ4Cp4RZminYaIGGGeOuRTkxR_Yc8w7P59IAcbBd7qjZg8om09QBa0kIwi_3VLeMSkEpRulaM7q6D4JCvtRsmOkbh6uBl7q8oiAXLj5aD2whJUO87moH17fCeYdYkr3Y_es1Yl2AzcK6w1Q/s800/Church%20Tree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IhiByPYM7r88_MBV2wysra5UrKzSKXQUKGluYBnAJ4Cp4RZminYaIGGGeOuRTkxR_Yc8w7P59IAcbBd7qjZg8om09QBa0kIwi_3VLeMSkEpRulaM7q6D4JCvtRsmOkbh6uBl7q8oiAXLj5aD2whJUO87moH17fCeYdYkr3Y_es1Yl2AzcK6w1Q/w235-h400/Church%20Tree.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>In Summary - Christmas 2023 was a Very Blessed Celebration with our Church Family and our Family!!!! Thank You!!!</b></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-77240080689132901622023-12-22T12:12:00.005-05:002023-12-22T12:12:30.395-05:00<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> I recently sent My Letter Number 27 to My Top Six Elected Leaders. I publish it here:</b></span></p><p>
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16pt;">Alan F. E. Thiese</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt center 3.75in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;">22 December 2023</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 106%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The President of the United States of America<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The Senate Majority Leader<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The House of Representatives Speaker <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The Senior Senator for Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The Junior Senator for Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The Eighth District Representative for Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Number 27 in the Series to You, Honorable Duly
Elected Leaders of the Well Blessed United States of America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately there are those among us that
do not appreciate the status our U.S.A. enjoys!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">As I prepared my thoughts for this letter I
recalled My service on the USS Ranger (CVA-61) in the 1962-1964 time
frame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each year when we were inport we
observed with proper ceremony the event when a Foreign Country first recognized
the American Flag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: accent5;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="background: #F8F9FA; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-themecolor: accent5;">“The Continental Navy Ship <i><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Ranger</span></i>, commanded by Captain John Paul Jones, receiving
the salute of a French squadron under La Motte Picquet, with his flag on <i><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Robuste</span></i> (1758), at Quiberon Bay, France, 14
February 1778.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">With this recollection of History it is proper
for our United States of America to once again be the Leader in the Free World
and regain our status of the Nation that Serves the World such as we did during
World Wars One and Two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">That stated I am also confident that each of you
are aware that many nations do not regard our United States of America as a
Leader.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This must change and each of you
and especially our Commander in Chief who serves as our President must refocus
on what needs to be done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rest of
you are to assist our President within the scope of our Constitution!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">To assist each of you in your duties in these
trying times, especially the situation in Israel I suggest that you study the
work of Nicholas Winton during the 1930 – 1940 time frame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In summary he helped many Jewish Children
escape the wrath of Hitler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although
these Children found placement in England their Parents were killed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. Winton asked for assistance in the
placement of Jewish Children in the United States but his request was
denied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can learn more about Mr.
Winton by checking “Wikipedia!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Queen
Elizabeth knighted Nicholas Winton which was proper recognition of his efforts
to help the Jewish People.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Which leads me to ask the question, “What is our
United States Military and our Government doing to assist the Nation of Israel
today?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that our current focus on
telling Israel to defend their County and Citizens by a “Cease Fire” or other
concepts I hear about is defective logic and an inappropriate response to the
War in Israel and Gaza!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A quick review
of history will allow us all to appreciate how the Free World Won World War
II!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes there was collateral damage and
many civilians killed, however as President Truman pointed out, to allow the
War to continue would have resulted in even more deaths.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes reason must suppress “feel good
thoughts” that may appease many at the given moment in time without any thought
as to the long term consequences!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I
learned during my Service in the USS Ranger (CVA-61) where the Operations
Department Head – a Naval Aviator – who had survived the “Bataan Death March”
reminded us all of these facts:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Freedom is Not Free<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Power For Peace<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">In fact he developed the idea that we would
promote our Love of the U. S. A. with this human flag on the Flight Deck of the
USS Ranger as we returned from our Six Month Deployment to the Western Pacific
in 1963.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not recall where I stood
in this Flag, but I do know I was a part of this “We Love our Country!”
Display.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">In Conclusion:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">I
wish each of You Christmas Blessings!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Take
the time to view with your respective Families a new release “The Boys in the
Boat” which is a powerful story performed by College Boys in the 1930s<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Take
the time to study our U. S. History, especially those portions I have discussed
above, and never forget:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Freedom is Not Free<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 36.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Power For Peace<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Warm regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Alan F. E. Thiese<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-69110037013001868562023-12-18T16:31:00.000-05:002023-12-18T16:31:12.652-05:00<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>Bibb County Education</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>the </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>School Board President's</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>Presentation</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">I recently attended an event open to the public where the President of the Bibb County School Board, Juawn Jackson spoke to us about Education in Bibb County, Georgia. These are my Notes from this event:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recent Successes in Bibb!!!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Roll Back of Property Taxes which was the result of funds received from the CARES Act!</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Students were allowed Electronic Devices prior to Covid - 19. Consideration being given to Cell Phone restrictions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Working hard to insure literacy for All.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Establishment of a District Finance Advisory Committee - This is focused on obtaining input from the Citizens of Bibb County!</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Always focused on being Financially responsible.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">The entire Board is focused on being responsible to the Community.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;">He also made the following points which were if special importance to me:</span></div><div><ol><li><span style="font-size: large;">Not all Scholars go to College.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">The System has a goal of motivating our Youth to Serve in the Military of the United States of America. We even have ROTC in some of the Middle Schools. All High Schools in Bibb County have an ROTC Unit!</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Motivate Business Organizations/Firms to establish Entrepreneur relationships/partnerships with the High Schools of Bibb County.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Motivate the Scholars to obtain/learn skills to become employable after High School Graduation.</span></li></ol><div><span style="font-size: large;">The entire system is motivated to improve the High School Graduation Rate which has now reached 87% which is much improved over just a few years ago. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">As a Macon-Bibb Citizen I appreciated this report concerning our Bibb School System and I look forward to even greater successes in the future.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Posted by: Alan F. E. Thiese</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-82381040638989464412023-12-16T15:57:00.001-05:002023-12-16T15:57:19.092-05:00<p style="text-align: center;"> <b style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;">Wreaths across</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">America </span></b></p><h1 style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Eleventh Annual Ceremony was held at Historic Riverside Cemetery today, December 16, 2023 at Noon!</span></b></h1><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>The Mission of Wreaths across America is to Remember, Honor and Teach!!!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>The event Remembered the Heroes who are buried at Riverside!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>U.S. Army - 171</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>Confederate States of America - 21</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>U. S. Army Air Corps - 9</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>U.S. Coast Guard - 8</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>U.S. Marine Corps - 6</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>U. S. Merchant Marines - 2</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>U. S. Navy - 77</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>U. S. Air Force 64</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>There were Wreaths placed in the area where the Ceremony was conducted.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7So6umEcZ-INUYybPsIBf63iWovSxtqcn3_W48mHCzJ-ERVvmZWdjrztEHVC-fiKGjs-FHQj9zeS5RM1BNxNHq3SZHkgVkxy8eWNOkWwNGPweDJGeb9k-ovlhiOjSjtADEgsUWOmTSj2VLvKnpicUnF9elP5ZlJ9uyhLTJNQ6kz7meALDqZ9ngd3hxCc/s800/2-WWA%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="800" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7So6umEcZ-INUYybPsIBf63iWovSxtqcn3_W48mHCzJ-ERVvmZWdjrztEHVC-fiKGjs-FHQj9zeS5RM1BNxNHq3SZHkgVkxy8eWNOkWwNGPweDJGeb9k-ovlhiOjSjtADEgsUWOmTSj2VLvKnpicUnF9elP5ZlJ9uyhLTJNQ6kz7meALDqZ9ngd3hxCc/w640-h280/2-WWA%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>I served in the U. S. Navy, therefore I had to place this Wreath Picture here.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrA-mFaBRgaE4DOVtJh8gqb9rs0K5Ae9hVFW_YFQp6r5ssJMEFxLK_IUx0tiQdkusrDRJcyWZcIf71Lc0V8V9cT815DK8lyiKPFxdAqXCrRMer5jCOA-k8PQA-3lfmns7q9Ejs22FuzWgBZDuK0RF63E1Z1_tkQ87fyWeZcUoOLUCm9N20hF1QCrTaq4/s800/1-WWA1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="587" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrA-mFaBRgaE4DOVtJh8gqb9rs0K5Ae9hVFW_YFQp6r5ssJMEFxLK_IUx0tiQdkusrDRJcyWZcIf71Lc0V8V9cT815DK8lyiKPFxdAqXCrRMer5jCOA-k8PQA-3lfmns7q9Ejs22FuzWgBZDuK0RF63E1Z1_tkQ87fyWeZcUoOLUCm9N20hF1QCrTaq4/s320/1-WWA1.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I did not count the people attending, however I think there were at least 80 in attendance. Many Younger people were present which is appropriate to the Mission of Wreaths across America -<b> Teach!!!!</b></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-84259685113901328682023-12-05T08:09:00.000-05:002023-12-05T08:09:20.550-05:00Interesting Information!!!!!Just the Other Day I posted this on My Facebook Page:
The other day we were told not to eat Meat. Bad for the environment. Then the next day an airplane burning fuel made from Animal Fat flew across the Atlantic Ocean. My, My, What is this all about? We can not have fuel from Animal Fat and not also have the by-product of Steak/s!!!! Make up your Mind, you influencers!!!!
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Yesterday I sent this E-Mail to Many, Many People:
Good Morning,
I understand that Czar John Kerry is making pronouncements at a Global Conference about what we, the USA will do to Maintain a Green Planet.
The only one that I am aware that can make vital pronouncements has the initials of “J” “C” meaning Jesus Christ.
John Kerry does not have the proper initials. Just My thoughts on this matter!!!!!
The USA will eliminate “Coal Fired” electric power generation plants while our “Enemies – specifically “China” is opening Coal Fired Plants at the rate of one or two a month, or even more.” It just depends who you ask/believe. I sincerely know that China and especially the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) does not even have any interest concerning what is in the best interest of the Planet Earth. Just as long as they can focus on their own self-centered objectives!!!
This is just so Sad for US ALL who live on Planet Earth.
I am proud of My USA. I served from 1961 through 1981. Here are two pictures to validate My Service:
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-39615676885324755732023-11-30T08:25:00.001-05:002023-11-30T08:25:19.563-05:00
Alan F. E. Thiese
27 November 2023
The President of the United States of America
The Senate Majority Leader
The House of Representatives Speaker
The Senior Senator for Georgia
The Junior Senator for Georgia
The Eighth District Representative for Georgia
Greetings,
Good Day Most Honorable Duly Elected Leaders of our Great United States of America. This Letter is Number 26. Number 25 was mailed to you on 27 October 2023 and You will recall that I closed with this statement which is also germane today: “Please perform your appropriate duties and keep the United States of America safe.”
One of the consistent themes of My Letters to you has been My concern about the Safety of our Citizens. We have an abundance of illegals in our USA and a terrible number of deaths which are the result of fentanyl poisoning. This is more than just a shame, yet we “We The People!” continue to suffer because of the lack of “Good Government” on the part of our Duly Elected Leaders.
For a good number of years now we have also suffered because of the “Sad Situation” in our Education of our future Leaders. Yet our very own Justice Department has considered Parents as “Domestic Terrorist! How stupid does that sound. Fortunately two Wonderful Moms who are properly dedicated to the welfare of their Children and the status of many current trends in the Education of our Future Adult Citizens and Future Leaders have established an organization known as “Moms for Liberty!” You can learn more about this dynamic organization which is focused on our future by conducting a search on the World Wide Web. I would encourage each of you and/or Your Staff to learn about this terrific organization.
Additionally regarding the education of our Nation’s Youth I recently was made aware of a special “Movie,” which was filmed in the 2008 time frame with the title of “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.” I viewed this just the other evening and You and Your Staff must certainly take the opportunity to do so. It is available on “On Demand” and the rental cost was a mere $3.99. It focused on the tension of World War II between Normal Jews and the Normal Germans. The thought provoking conclusion simply proves that even the Youth of that era in History had a better understanding of what it means to be a responsible citizen – even at the age of eight years of age.
Finally, I am confident that You All are aware of the need for a strong Military to defend the freedoms we all enjoy and appreciate as citizens of the USA. There is an organization known as the “Quilts of Valor Foundation” (OOVF) that makes Quilts for our Heroes. Here is a bit of background about this organization:
What is The QOVF Definition of Valor?
The dictionary definition of Valor says, “great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.” Why does QOVF award to those who were not wounded or did not face combat? Our Founder, Catherine Roberts, was a Blue Star Mother. While her son was in service, she wanted to know that someone cared about him; she wanted to tell other Service Members that she cared about them. Quilts of Valor began as way to express gratitude for today’s all volunteer, modern military. You can consider it in this way: for a mother, their child is agreeing to sacrifice their life to protect our freedoms and way of life. We believe that Valor in a volunteer military is giving up your rights to freedom for a term of service in order to ensure the safety of our nation and population. Courage is facing an unknown future, but moving forward anyway.
Quilts given as of 31 October 2023:
Last Month: 2,837
Year to Date: 26,503
Since the Program started: 362,564
The Foundation is Located in Winterset, Iowa. The History of the Quilts of Valor Program is:
“Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 with a dream, literally a dream. Founder Catherine Roberts' son Nat was deployed in Iraq. According to Catherine: The dream was as vivid as real life.” Here is a picture of the Author of this Letter after He received his Quilt.
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The Parents of many, many children, my Parents were married in 1939 and both were born and raised on farms in Northeast Iowa. Little did they know that they would be the ancestors of many who would qualify to receive such a Quilt. A count of these Heroes, of which I am included would number at least thirteen (13). In addition to these Heroes who served in defense of our USA there at least two (2) who are now serving in the Medical Profession which is as you know dedicated to keeping us all Healthy. These Sainted Parents had this picture taken on their Wedding Day:
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My Dad graduated from High School and My Mom had a sixth grade education. They were farmers and as stated above they never knew what their Children and Grand Children and even Great Grand Children would achieve. Ask any of us and we will quickly inform you that were all Well Blessed. I point this out in this letter to simply allow you to be aware that these achievements were not attributed to any “Woke” thinking which now appears to be the focus of Several of You as you Govern “We the People!” In fact I am troubled by the fact that Many who are “Leaders” in our Defense Organization are too often focused or swayed by the “WOKE” agenda. For Your information there are at least 80 citizens that can claim a direct tie to the Couple shown above. Of course they have passed on, but many, many Great Grand Children are of the age that “Military Service” could be an appropriate option for them. That be the case I as a Retired Navy Veteran cannot suggest or even encourage them to Join our Military simply because of the current ineffective Leadership that I see on a Daily Basis. I am referring to the Sad Withdrawal from Afghanistan a few years and the Current War between Israel and the Hamas which is now happening. I am confident that You, like I am keenly aware of the Military Recruiting Objectives that are not being achieved for the past few years.
In conclusion, remember these “Talking Points” I have shared with you today:
1. Moms for Liberty
2. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
3. The Quilts of Valor Program
Again I repeat: Please perform Your Appropriate Duties and Keep the United States of America Safe!!!
Warm regards,
Alan F. E. Thiese
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Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-8479637391564536802023-11-13T06:22:00.000-05:002023-11-13T06:22:17.329-05:00Veterans Day 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPa-0yf6opK4_h5k91PpQ2s4YCw_YXcPIcNz5CaylcexOMFbFkOJjy7C3OLpKSleOsC9fHl9B77IU-1dLnRUHz81s6YrFm0Zq3ys1Dt7b5Hm3pfW_xPmYU9QTmx2JDP0tX_fxxEEHm-4Dpk7IS2ov25HvsfOZcfTUr0yTtDk3DfeOcqw75115dw/s3648/1-PB110010.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPa-0yf6opK4_h5k91PpQ2s4YCw_YXcPIcNz5CaylcexOMFbFkOJjy7C3OLpKSleOsC9fHl9B77IU-1dLnRUHz81s6YrFm0Zq3ys1Dt7b5Hm3pfW_xPmYU9QTmx2JDP0tX_fxxEEHm-4Dpk7IS2ov25HvsfOZcfTUr0yTtDk3DfeOcqw75115dw/s400/1-PB110010.JPG"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWb4ytu41MYqIHILAP1jczlKDn8ZV7LNOEYTQbPP1nTOmRNbt62k3isQLwvAeyDmTankETgvhRr-XP_jy-8go1XasNmPfjGmd6K-lpiQ0JpYbSJO1EFJx7s5cip5RCYe0ZOXdcaQVir0VJpabwBbZeydCqA4xO8A1faB2syQWCNBCVG3W3dtWLsw/s3648/2-PB110011.JPG" style="display: block; 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Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-80939388640622490232023-10-15T17:47:00.001-04:002023-10-15T17:47:30.456-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Pine Ridge </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Garden Club</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Fort Hawkins</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Landscape Project </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I , Alan Thiese as a Member of Ridge Garden Club post this Blog Entry containing the information and pictures to assist in the planning for this Project.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrQhlqZHL3DoFiDHGtjw7eRvlhm1m9VPChjyj4Mvd3djr_ZmfuxaxpAUxq73IQjSGVpu2ykca3hzY6pmDBLKG9Ba9GAxcswVSdxxwit2DhLCODW_CxBmEg451BHtjgXHHtnE_HtO5fHN39UrZbem5cf0rWPDe3lG0OMcQtDY-eJVY-mVdrhAM0Q/s850/7-PA120007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="850" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrQhlqZHL3DoFiDHGtjw7eRvlhm1m9VPChjyj4Mvd3djr_ZmfuxaxpAUxq73IQjSGVpu2ykca3hzY6pmDBLKG9Ba9GAxcswVSdxxwit2DhLCODW_CxBmEg451BHtjgXHHtnE_HtO5fHN39UrZbem5cf0rWPDe3lG0OMcQtDY-eJVY-mVdrhAM0Q/w640-h480/7-PA120007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBkPV9wIlgi-3rVgXvsQFUP154He8diUH1bIMeQ8RpoAYgG6JJLl1hE20X6hBkuyU4UgpRrhHpbbceB_x9hKkKpFZF1bAP4EuU3WLJ4cNHZj8Vd8A8UiHj1J62jCA_fuzUHLxKcWPh6qF_ZHbaT-GoBY9QwY8BTNioxf-gd3BIHoxTYhOOAIoyw/s850/3-PA120003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="850" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBkPV9wIlgi-3rVgXvsQFUP154He8diUH1bIMeQ8RpoAYgG6JJLl1hE20X6hBkuyU4UgpRrhHpbbceB_x9hKkKpFZF1bAP4EuU3WLJ4cNHZj8Vd8A8UiHj1J62jCA_fuzUHLxKcWPh6qF_ZHbaT-GoBY9QwY8BTNioxf-gd3BIHoxTYhOOAIoyw/s320/3-PA120003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The area West of the Sign Project!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Needs top soil and possible Sod!!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpQVguxsEBLZAmTfL6VpcnCRaEKTvVKKtB5WBJac_ZJOfl0dPBbrVRtrHDHhn931jQqB-4s6QqNL5oUdaYce0OjBwFa7E1d1VAuU4XxDVxLWicYHzCUqZ2_yCr04zbgFecvC1sXt7XPL2TrvrKg1YH7qwXfIYGbBuVKjxas747pIvJk1_2V9zCg/s850/4-PA120004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="850" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpQVguxsEBLZAmTfL6VpcnCRaEKTvVKKtB5WBJac_ZJOfl0dPBbrVRtrHDHhn931jQqB-4s6QqNL5oUdaYce0OjBwFa7E1d1VAuU4XxDVxLWicYHzCUqZ2_yCr04zbgFecvC1sXt7XPL2TrvrKg1YH7qwXfIYGbBuVKjxas747pIvJk1_2V9zCg/s320/4-PA120004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Sign looking East!! Note that any planting</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">beneath the sign should not exceed 12 inches in height.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijs1D1VS4MIPJD-savfGEbzs8YAeY4mHs3dRu-quIeI8SCCH2CBeDIbvTpXl_dxwjzJoZ64Ra9gCzEviM-MB-dr116KRI5f98cBVV1hJ25QnDq1hE4oh59lW08pP3CHg25jlnbjtM1jBfOoN9ZyBoXOCEKIRhztJI8conOyAdsG4vX5huLUF-h8g/s850/5-PA120005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="850" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijs1D1VS4MIPJD-savfGEbzs8YAeY4mHs3dRu-quIeI8SCCH2CBeDIbvTpXl_dxwjzJoZ64Ra9gCzEviM-MB-dr116KRI5f98cBVV1hJ25QnDq1hE4oh59lW08pP3CHg25jlnbjtM1jBfOoN9ZyBoXOCEKIRhztJI8conOyAdsG4vX5huLUF-h8g/s320/5-PA120005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Sign Looking West toward downtown!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjf2TaI8i6UWmbcF97PopzjzwIfGWwaXxxuWuB3aXBGGju-LGFPZs4V1GjHOzMU4305rg6y0JUxKUIhePgCxupr05cZbRmSAw5Lu0DIYAulPGNYKnMUPoGlhIZ-gaomYTLAAkKztyS4dx8N62gePlIR26T2yioJA8Ea5eV_j9sojhyh0NPbC4XvQ/s850/6-PA120006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="850" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjf2TaI8i6UWmbcF97PopzjzwIfGWwaXxxuWuB3aXBGGju-LGFPZs4V1GjHOzMU4305rg6y0JUxKUIhePgCxupr05cZbRmSAw5Lu0DIYAulPGNYKnMUPoGlhIZ-gaomYTLAAkKztyS4dx8N62gePlIR26T2yioJA8Ea5eV_j9sojhyh0NPbC4XvQ/s320/6-PA120006.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The sign along Emery Highway!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLy05DmjG0mvGROOjixgXwhzYlr8T4NuHgfbjw8HbMLYibHMqQRZhUxh6hnFjbq9IGmQnz5SsNZ3v4l32qQa8f_aEcLcKwcAotJsc4KcBGRQzyOIDq-aaTIvir4fA13zdK22DjW2elCFLACx0B8CuVNrF_I0pAZ-UGYUN-SrHXk-AKfzIvXPhWA/s2206/Fort%20Hawkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2206" data-original-width="1690" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLy05DmjG0mvGROOjixgXwhzYlr8T4NuHgfbjw8HbMLYibHMqQRZhUxh6hnFjbq9IGmQnz5SsNZ3v4l32qQa8f_aEcLcKwcAotJsc4KcBGRQzyOIDq-aaTIvir4fA13zdK22DjW2elCFLACx0B8CuVNrF_I0pAZ-UGYUN-SrHXk-AKfzIvXPhWA/w306-h400/Fort%20Hawkins.jpg" width="306" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The Planting Project. The area is 8 feet wide by<br />22 feet long. The East side has a curb of concrete.<br />It is suggested that the ends and the West Side<br />have a steel edge! At least an 8 inch edge.<br /><br />An Eagle Scout did this Project in 2020. It<br />needs new pine straw or mulch. It was reported<br />that the Scout Troop from Lizella is considering this.<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhR46NXdEwdCwsLgWg4PmK4YrQjEJzam0p2ZcTn8uxAfRfZrAPmmHHQXctI-rNM4q0icg6Q0E7kDbxiQIUtS4xGPl4NA74CI6wE2gPuNMGGUfzvY2TiWHyOKICYxJSM695AB7N3ObzpB-TOggkLGNfQfjkBkDH_bU3MzBUViXYag-j6_E7-PvdA/s850/2-PA120002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="850" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhR46NXdEwdCwsLgWg4PmK4YrQjEJzam0p2ZcTn8uxAfRfZrAPmmHHQXctI-rNM4q0icg6Q0E7kDbxiQIUtS4xGPl4NA74CI6wE2gPuNMGGUfzvY2TiWHyOKICYxJSM695AB7N3ObzpB-TOggkLGNfQfjkBkDH_bU3MzBUViXYag-j6_E7-PvdA/s320/2-PA120002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiws96EoSdIHJyfUwI9aaVhG12dTyiElif2Co8ZeDNCd90POKPFP0mLVXqthO_0ZpF-Q1LbCBmvc9WYpDadK1yK3GNMfARQwyFomrC29f3CcIxGxm78y73c5Gla69ecF2AtxsKnuiN9TOLxrDeRAV2IekVQnWL1TIVw_9iZ3f-CFUNWX32y8IvL_w/s850/1-PA120001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="850" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiws96EoSdIHJyfUwI9aaVhG12dTyiElif2Co8ZeDNCd90POKPFP0mLVXqthO_0ZpF-Q1LbCBmvc9WYpDadK1yK3GNMfARQwyFomrC29f3CcIxGxm78y73c5Gla69ecF2AtxsKnuiN9TOLxrDeRAV2IekVQnWL1TIVw_9iZ3f-CFUNWX32y8IvL_w/s320/1-PA120001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The Macon Federation of Garden Club, Inc.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">is considering the placement of a Gold</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Star Marker and/or a Blue Star Marker</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">besides the U.S. Flag which will</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">be placed on a flagstaff to be</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">placed directly in front of the</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fort Hawkins Visitor Center</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDv6SuAm0lx8KG2epOggL56_KBRQoe3NfeFjzzJYi1FOFyDNycdCwbine-wH5MPeKx-Sm-XuKZw6uk5VG79xGPeRAxiL7f3jCyifOpMnUEcLKd1of4ZvWwB3RE84eNI8AFr-NWmldOTigWw7hEG5d3AafFsfRmX5hVvh97CHkLjA1ho2FRKQL6sw/s850/8-PA120008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="850" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDv6SuAm0lx8KG2epOggL56_KBRQoe3NfeFjzzJYi1FOFyDNycdCwbine-wH5MPeKx-Sm-XuKZw6uk5VG79xGPeRAxiL7f3jCyifOpMnUEcLKd1of4ZvWwB3RE84eNI8AFr-NWmldOTigWw7hEG5d3AafFsfRmX5hVvh97CHkLjA1ho2FRKQL6sw/s320/8-PA120008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-59335490364003095302023-10-05T17:23:00.001-04:002023-10-05T17:23:24.472-04:00<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> Number 24</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Alan F. E. Thiese</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>5 October 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>The President of the United States of America</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>The Senate Majority Leader</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>The House of Representatives Speaker (Gender/Name to be determined)</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>The Senior Senator for Georgia</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>The Junior Senator for Georgia</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>The Eighth District Representative for Georgia</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Greetings,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>I last wrote you on 13 July 2023. This is My 24th letter and I do not regret sending any of them. What I do have a lot of sorrow about is the fact that You, our duly elected leaders have ignored the “Will of We the People” for your own personal aggrandizement! This statement is more true for some of you and you know who you are!! Unfortunately many of our elected individuals who serve us in Washington, D. C. have forgotten the basic tenet that “This is Our America” and that we elected you to do your job. There are some of you that think and have even suggested that we need to amend our Constitution to fit your own selfish goals/needs. I would suggest that many of you need to simply read this document.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>As I was formulating this letter in My own mind I recalled the Mantra or some would call it a creed of the many young citizens who serve in our U. S. Military.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>A Soldier knows this Creed which is summed up in this statement: “Duty, Honor and Country!”</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>A Sailor knows this Creed which is summed up in this statement: “Honor, Courage and Commitment!”</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>A Marine knows this Creed which is summed up in either of these two statements: “Improvise, Adopt and Overcome” or “Always Faithful!”</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>An Airman knows this Creed which is summed up in this statement: “Fly, Fight and Win” or “Guardian of Freedom and Justice!”</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>The Members of the Space Force know this Creed which is summed up in this statement: “Character, Connection and Commitment!”</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Coast Guard Coasties know this Creed which is summed up on this statement: “Always be at My station, alert and attending to My duties!” Coasties also have this Motto: “Always Ready!” which allows them to protect “Our Fame, Our Glory too!”</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>You each may be asking yourself as you read this letter, “Why is this letter writer telling us their respective Creeds that these Young Citizens learn in a few short weeks during a process titled “Basic Training” or “Boot Camp.” These training periods can run from nine weeks to eleven weeks depending on the organization. These young citizens are usually 18 to 22 years of age. So Young to grasp these concepts, yet they volunteer to serve our United States of America because they love their Country. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Now take the opportunity to reflect on why you ran for your respective office! </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Only you know the real reason/s! I have the impression that some of you are power hungry and feel the need to meet your own selfish needs/desires at the expense of what is Good for the Citizens of America. Why would many of you simply lie to us? Some even have staff members who lie to us or the media which fails to investigate the lies and promulgate them as fact/s. This is a real shame. “We the People” deserve better! Such is not the case of our Young Volunteers who serve in our Military!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Today, October 5th we see members of the United Auto Workers Union on strike because they fear for the future of their jobs. They know that the Auto industry knows that it takes fewer workers to manufacture electric vehicles. The members of the UAW also know that there is no current program in place to dispose of the worn our batteries. Who of you can tell me today “What is the impact of disposing of all of these batteries when they are replaced?”</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Electric vehicles may very well be the future, but we really need to know what plans, policies and procedures will be in place to insure a safe environment for future generations of us?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Health Care workers are on strike by the thousands. They really need a pay structure that allows them to earn a decent living. I understand that what they are asking for is to have a wage level that is decent and not just a few dollars per hour more than an entry level “burger flipper” at a fast food establishment. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>I will not elaborate on our “Border Crisis” or the “Fentanyl Poisoning” that is impacting the daily lives of each of us. You all know about these situations even though you may now not desire to admit your failure as regards meeting the “Safety and Security” needs of the Citizens of the United States of America!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>I am also confident that each of you know that the Suicide rates for our Nation’s Veterans as well as our Active Duty Military are increasing each year. This is simply not to be tolerated! Yes expending funds for the treatment of the Mental Illness which causes many of these deaths may be appropriate, however you each must realize that the policies and procedures currently in use by our Military are not appropriate in many cases to insure the “High Morale” necessary to keep our Troops alive and proud of their Service.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>In closing, please re-read the Creeds that I have listed above of the Branches of our U. S. Military. These Young Citizens Volunteered to serve us all and as they graduate from their respective Basic Training or Boot Camp they are proud of their accomplishment/s! </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>So ask Your Self Today, and every day as you retire for your daily rest:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>“Am I _______________ proud of what I have accomplished for the Citizens of the United States of America?</b></span></p><p><span style="white-space: normal; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Warm regards,</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Alan F. E. Thiese</b></span></p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-41906468167655307912023-07-14T10:16:00.001-04:002023-07-14T10:16:39.373-04:00<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Number 23 to My Top Six Government Officials that we have elected. I try to keep them advised on what "We the People" need! </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Alan F. E. Thiese</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>13 July 2023</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>The President of the United States of America</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>The Senate Majority Leader</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>The House of Representatives Speaker</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>The Senior Senator for Georgia</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>The Junior Senator for Georgia</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>The Eighth District Representative for Georgia</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Greetings, </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Since I last wrote on 13 May 2023 in My 22nd letter I as a U. S. Citizen and a U. S. Navy Veteran have been doing a lot of thought on why we as a Nation, the United States of America, has been experiencing such a difficult time here in the 2020s!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>During My life I have observed many fellow peoplekind that I would classify as enablers. I looked the definition of the word “enabler” and this is what I found:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>en·a·bler as a Noun:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>a person who encourages or enables negative or self-destructive behavior in another.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>"being an enabler to an addict does more harm than good"</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>It is my opinion that anytime you enable an “abuser” you are devaluing your own values and principles. I have witnessed many of My peers and also Your peers enable others. There are some among us, including Myself, that feel that we have a good number of enablers in the Very Highest levels of Government.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Why else do we have a shortage of vital supplies to conduct any potential war/s? This is just one example. There are many other concerns and challenges that we as a Nation have not met simply because someone is usually making an excuse for anyone/s or any organization/s poor performance.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>I recall watching many “History Channel” programs on what our Nation accomplished in a very short time span to Win World War II. Yet today we cannot even meet such a simple challenge a producing enough bullets to help Ukraine without depleting our supply should we need bullets to keep our own U.S.A. safe and secure.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>In fact I have recently learned that we cannot even keep our own White House secure. We all know that is the temporary home of our Commander-in-Chief. This is a shocking development.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>I close today, as I also closed My letter of 13 May 2023:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>“Wishing You a Safe and Healthy Future as You Serve Us –“We the People.””</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Warm regards.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Alan F. E. Thiese</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-63139285811834186012023-07-05T16:00:00.004-04:002023-07-05T16:00:56.180-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b> Macon Bacon</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b>versus</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b>Florence Flamingos</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b>The Fourth of July 2023</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b>at</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b>Luther Williams Ball Park</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">A great evening for Baseball in Macon, Georgia. We attended this Game using our Tickets on the All You Can Eat Program. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7G1Fo6lVhnLPTLvhYQ-pIIKDVxr2qs0FXegUq0epSb-Bzr5usBFWMiiYt_ldsVPcZfYj0xUy-fFih_By3Np9f-aZWRYnniAv78uZJc02IxwZgGqQKnRFpEUdQmro65gPSAspLYVo7eKL_vleNzL4HUwSv7qjM0AI6JLVQG9m7YYU50gwMaAJjQ/s2016/BP2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7G1Fo6lVhnLPTLvhYQ-pIIKDVxr2qs0FXegUq0epSb-Bzr5usBFWMiiYt_ldsVPcZfYj0xUy-fFih_By3Np9f-aZWRYnniAv78uZJc02IxwZgGqQKnRFpEUdQmro65gPSAspLYVo7eKL_vleNzL4HUwSv7qjM0AI6JLVQG9m7YYU50gwMaAJjQ/s320/BP2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">After the very filling meal we took the opportunity to pose at the Special Fourth of July Backdrop prior to entering the Stadium.</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXJ84Vkael3QvuiESQqIwDAqmdgriuuj04-bJuwSjaxyvYs1xdjA_TMFT5ROQiBvtRw8gOIk4qUEjwLuJkU10ZJJNsP9LChL40VY5z4tTuFOJQ9Qz1UFHbRmgAMg4leW4MMpDKuFuXiLY3-BGC-6MBQ9z-ucGmpQrvWe8ili0yORq8iJqDBXu8A/s2016/Bp4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXJ84Vkael3QvuiESQqIwDAqmdgriuuj04-bJuwSjaxyvYs1xdjA_TMFT5ROQiBvtRw8gOIk4qUEjwLuJkU10ZJJNsP9LChL40VY5z4tTuFOJQ9Qz1UFHbRmgAMg4leW4MMpDKuFuXiLY3-BGC-6MBQ9z-ucGmpQrvWe8ili0yORq8iJqDBXu8A/s320/Bp4.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1452Iig8-DQ78d2bfTcL8VuIm4ArDYnJMa1edqSSK9r_e-pfkPiwjxF0__2pBDHtImBCvlkzgykl48aEeUKOb2qMHEI9vj-vCL4QSduJ2vy72F2FUDgt1Y99uUITWPuSyI4uM9uFa170phD9jmvEZtn81DNiOje7AY1na6zfc2jYF5S-WdnzAGQ/s2016/Bp3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1452Iig8-DQ78d2bfTcL8VuIm4ArDYnJMa1edqSSK9r_e-pfkPiwjxF0__2pBDHtImBCvlkzgykl48aEeUKOb2qMHEI9vj-vCL4QSduJ2vy72F2FUDgt1Y99uUITWPuSyI4uM9uFa170phD9jmvEZtn81DNiOje7AY1na6zfc2jYF5S-WdnzAGQ/s320/Bp3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Pior to the end of the First Inning I took these pictures of the Teams in their respective Dugouts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJm2Uk2pbL08xkEMqGBPsU8JvFVXgl5d17-u3pnEmyP2K_UKpzWMxZbXqByln54h7k33StSZg0l52cQMWaCEHlb_WNGgRYuOvNInRBy9qhMBoksz5t3z_IiCP9gGXPEIXQy1QfXugkhCbMEvukTif86_TmnjllIUlmEApjVJcKkgUrEimmrDfCpg/s4096/BP6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="4096" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJm2Uk2pbL08xkEMqGBPsU8JvFVXgl5d17-u3pnEmyP2K_UKpzWMxZbXqByln54h7k33StSZg0l52cQMWaCEHlb_WNGgRYuOvNInRBy9qhMBoksz5t3z_IiCP9gGXPEIXQy1QfXugkhCbMEvukTif86_TmnjllIUlmEApjVJcKkgUrEimmrDfCpg/w400-h225/BP6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfcfh3dktYxHaz1QzZVm9l8-UDqwahPgMXifZPtfWFcQDLktSpYpl6Uh_NdGCw9920waLp3JuRfFaMOGACR3acW52f1Cnf_Foe5BD6NFJmA6Tkkn8ff8i0GvfxsX3km8TP6IvvrAuxZypVbCF4daT1lMXXhubS68ZUMbSC16qO3nRiZ_dMPz8wbw/s4096/BP7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="4096" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfcfh3dktYxHaz1QzZVm9l8-UDqwahPgMXifZPtfWFcQDLktSpYpl6Uh_NdGCw9920waLp3JuRfFaMOGACR3acW52f1Cnf_Foe5BD6NFJmA6Tkkn8ff8i0GvfxsX3km8TP6IvvrAuxZypVbCF4daT1lMXXhubS68ZUMbSC16qO3nRiZ_dMPz8wbw/w400-h225/BP7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">The First Inning Batter for the Bacon was Antonio (Tony) Brown a Player who Attends Mercer University here in Macon. He is a Base Stealer who reminds me of Vince Coleman who played in Macon many years ago and at the Major League Level for the Saint Louis Cardinals.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYeqgCuH_Q9XECDzSuRYaJW_2ZOy6vYglBc4lhZPsfn-YO3JEgCJcG88sdna7Df6a7qIEqa0utz57gbCDXncSrra6N54ijGy23onauVsA2FSpOaxEHc1WLisrFsC52v3ZXsVPE1dYvprrpzq5uWhbS00fBCeY3Y02sfpvLPzF_iC763jWo37OGA/s4096/BP7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="2304" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYeqgCuH_Q9XECDzSuRYaJW_2ZOy6vYglBc4lhZPsfn-YO3JEgCJcG88sdna7Df6a7qIEqa0utz57gbCDXncSrra6N54ijGy23onauVsA2FSpOaxEHc1WLisrFsC52v3ZXsVPE1dYvprrpzq5uWhbS00fBCeY3Y02sfpvLPzF_iC763jWo37OGA/s320/BP7.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">During the Game Bacon Players closely watched their Teammates.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWysFtBl3BacPGVJrd_yXUuImcD4vXrWSd9PrMh2cEc94c_6Uvl6cQqjA0UiFMjpI3tl3162ai_YMZQf5cUZr1fkfLlpUvPFBsLphHAcG05T344OBu25PK43F3ObqJsiipJvWLO5mJHAgfW9oE-7kols2ZH9-CefnpJZbzUQkJEwTB-WMOO_CUAA/s4096/BP5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="4096" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWysFtBl3BacPGVJrd_yXUuImcD4vXrWSd9PrMh2cEc94c_6Uvl6cQqjA0UiFMjpI3tl3162ai_YMZQf5cUZr1fkfLlpUvPFBsLphHAcG05T344OBu25PK43F3ObqJsiipJvWLO5mJHAgfW9oE-7kols2ZH9-CefnpJZbzUQkJEwTB-WMOO_CUAA/s320/BP5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was a long game but the Macon Bacon broke the tie in the Ninth Inning and Won 10 to 9. Many pitching changes and the between the innings family entertainment made for a very fun filled evening. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The crowning event of the evening was the terrific Fire Works display which was enjoyed by all including the visiting players who assembled on the field to watch!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcERa4LksfGqeiTBS_fxZdETYY3I-Gvs2c6O_widLTSFCcM_R-AzwmfRjCYYWJbIG_b2EwD2DftV7tEQ3OSk-9VwJ5aIi6BNDFU9zF6PKc7h3zELwU_7wxbHsqxabTuW08l2fDINsUJ3mSBVlJkqr6TCcLr4Yp7W7cf2gC7pZGqLc9boKz2tVfJw/s1440/Fireworks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcERa4LksfGqeiTBS_fxZdETYY3I-Gvs2c6O_widLTSFCcM_R-AzwmfRjCYYWJbIG_b2EwD2DftV7tEQ3OSk-9VwJ5aIi6BNDFU9zF6PKc7h3zELwU_7wxbHsqxabTuW08l2fDINsUJ3mSBVlJkqr6TCcLr4Yp7W7cf2gC7pZGqLc9boKz2tVfJw/s320/Fireworks.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">My Pictures except for the one above were taken on My Bride's or My Camera. The Macon Bacon Players shown above was taken from the Bacon Facebook Page.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Conclusion - A perfect Fourth of July Event which was most enjoyable!!!<br /><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-74567966219903609632023-06-14T11:34:00.006-04:002023-06-16T07:13:34.998-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Macon Bacon</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">2023 </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">My Bride and I enjoy the Macon Bacon Baseball Games and this year we purchased Two Five Game Plans which include all you can eat.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">The first game we attended was on 2 June. Once inside the gate we were greeted by a Macon Bacon Player who handed us a program.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">He was Logan Wash who attends South Alabama who is a Left Handed Pitcher. He had played on 1 June so we would not see him in action. I had him sign my program so when he became famous I would have his autograph. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">A Group from Christ Lutheran Church in Perry, Georgia sang the National Anthem.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">During the course of the game it was announced that the Jerseys worn by the Players would be auctioned off. I went to the proper table to Bid on a Large Size Jersey. It turned out to be Number 22 and the Jersey was the one worn by Logan.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">This Team is part of the Coastal Plain League and is very civic minded. One of the Sponsors, Tractor Supply donates 200 pounds of Dog and Cat Food to All About Animals for each Stolen Base. On 2 June 1000 pounds was donated!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: xx-large;">After the Game I went to see the players and the first player met was Logan. We chatted and I wished him well in his Career.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">A few days later I received a phone call informing me that I had won the Bid and that I should pick up the Jersey.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">We enjoy the Macon Bacon Games because the food is great and the entertainment between innings is "Family Friendly!" Fun for the Kids and even us Mature Citizens. Following are pictures of Myself wearing the Jersey and a photo of the Program that Logan gave us!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HN9zJ0xZE5bK3AK6hdF347BNLTeIyM0E2IRMdoxTxWL1UBaYSspG038PVVmlHmXPYe58I4gJNIud9HUXybefT3m1fbRvdT9jLrY7ThZi4VrG3mR2ugw4jrOTwCBqw04z-U8pbkUg1vgwGpSZyrTdFOxDNDDeE4Os6IUouo-4PETSqGNWxYM/s3185/1-P6140003.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3185" data-original-width="1716" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HN9zJ0xZE5bK3AK6hdF347BNLTeIyM0E2IRMdoxTxWL1UBaYSspG038PVVmlHmXPYe58I4gJNIud9HUXybefT3m1fbRvdT9jLrY7ThZi4VrG3mR2ugw4jrOTwCBqw04z-U8pbkUg1vgwGpSZyrTdFOxDNDDeE4Os6IUouo-4PETSqGNWxYM/w215-h400/1-P6140003.JPG" width="215" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieX_PwKT6glkPLKlQ4v-pQnUKc7i_WNRAVFnHhi_yajBuDgEWNOB7OgHN6Po5VTaCldAs8elquyCMlb1CepsVPR4AqbvnU-cNgqS_441PjWGrbEz6XzX7m_dhVooNeun5cudoskO8ol8bIIshwL41g5zta7A57o-ERtv_ik9mwh4wHiI8Af5c/s2947/2-P6140002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2947" data-original-width="1546" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieX_PwKT6glkPLKlQ4v-pQnUKc7i_WNRAVFnHhi_yajBuDgEWNOB7OgHN6Po5VTaCldAs8elquyCMlb1CepsVPR4AqbvnU-cNgqS_441PjWGrbEz6XzX7m_dhVooNeun5cudoskO8ol8bIIshwL41g5zta7A57o-ERtv_ik9mwh4wHiI8Af5c/w210-h400/2-P6140002.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: xx-large;">The Program!</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-B35x1KWRCscFflMiflPA2Wf9DpG6GJLzSR6LPwiTYXrzZ2TCmcMnZKDqtycu7D3EPImad_4cldkwYBKYTRNdOQ3xPQRqWhVHvTxPPOcpy8hqMF1Zl-GgHwI-7zAp7RmtDxjMWHRiHSddN5N6mMOd60ZRDExmPrQ7_8UMNLGdlcLWPRhXWY/s3284/Macon%20Bacon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3284" data-original-width="2527" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-B35x1KWRCscFflMiflPA2Wf9DpG6GJLzSR6LPwiTYXrzZ2TCmcMnZKDqtycu7D3EPImad_4cldkwYBKYTRNdOQ3xPQRqWhVHvTxPPOcpy8hqMF1Zl-GgHwI-7zAp7RmtDxjMWHRiHSddN5N6mMOd60ZRDExmPrQ7_8UMNLGdlcLWPRhXWY/s320/Macon%20Bacon.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">We are looking forward to attending more games and several include a terrific Fire Works show as we also enjoyed at the end of the 2 June 2023 Game!!!</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-8076540446414867462023-05-29T14:01:00.000-04:002023-05-29T14:01:07.084-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b> Memorial Day</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Linwood Cemetery</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Macon, Georgia</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>29 May 2023</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">The 2023 Observance had the most attendees that I have seen in the years I attended this event. What made this observance special is that many 4-H Club members participated by Handing Out Programs and also giving each Veteran a neat "Thank You" Note signed by Bibb County 4-H. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">The Program started with a prayer by Mr. Manuel Jackson, Sr. a Pleasant Hill Resident!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_AqF3IJfnVCGw-kzoyEOv-yWIfMUGGWy3WpwbaYOxsk2jbSiSIEjij7dJa8ZnD8ic_iJi3-nElH1dIh4S2-_mXLM_t5JiMsORlWObq77wHVVIiCdXEn7ytdGvTE7yrkp_5jSVNam7YbmzPPjd7wwlhLi2_nf7x76XK2lwUKo8Wp5ksIyggq0/s2614/05-P5290005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2557" data-original-width="2614" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_AqF3IJfnVCGw-kzoyEOv-yWIfMUGGWy3WpwbaYOxsk2jbSiSIEjij7dJa8ZnD8ic_iJi3-nElH1dIh4S2-_mXLM_t5JiMsORlWObq77wHVVIiCdXEn7ytdGvTE7yrkp_5jSVNam7YbmzPPjd7wwlhLi2_nf7x76XK2lwUKo8Wp5ksIyggq0/s320/05-P5290005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">The Presentation of Colors was conducted by Members of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYk5iOjZu_ruYHlI7rNhYrapK_9nsHEbWShHONPyO9REnWpdSuwx3sf-n0T7PiMdIyzmnbIUUlDKBoTiF8seaEPB1t0v7GeOD8yGVvMgiT8vLmKvd44t6NjqzUqVD120p4ECDuc1WomzHOv6cGnSkaMs5101vp1--e85EgSEwcxdMqPO-lVkg/s3173/07-P5290010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2665" data-original-width="3173" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYk5iOjZu_ruYHlI7rNhYrapK_9nsHEbWShHONPyO9REnWpdSuwx3sf-n0T7PiMdIyzmnbIUUlDKBoTiF8seaEPB1t0v7GeOD8yGVvMgiT8vLmKvd44t6NjqzUqVD120p4ECDuc1WomzHOv6cGnSkaMs5101vp1--e85EgSEwcxdMqPO-lVkg/s320/07-P5290010.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">The National Anthem was performed by Ny-Kerria Battle, Bibb County 4-H Club Member! Shown here with the microphone!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgGlEsyENhgcYfcMfQoGWH0QcFL1A9FWTjPCWKVPzmJ6fdkC85pckVvrB6DAIkOh38JDSVgrRJj2cggWH89AT83kHiwys8nl6pnzVzutfYWySfkaoP-JfKyOJxbEGKG62n10ZADIv6wuEX4URxrbwhPSOE4tWjJy1eyngLmhOERIu0WNdLbw/s3157/1-P5290009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2463" data-original-width="3157" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgGlEsyENhgcYfcMfQoGWH0QcFL1A9FWTjPCWKVPzmJ6fdkC85pckVvrB6DAIkOh38JDSVgrRJj2cggWH89AT83kHiwys8nl6pnzVzutfYWySfkaoP-JfKyOJxbEGKG62n10ZADIv6wuEX4URxrbwhPSOE4tWjJy1eyngLmhOERIu0WNdLbw/s320/1-P5290009.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">The Speaker was introduced by Yolandra Latimore Macon Cemetery Preservation Corporation Board President!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDy1FW4hKIoiniFcYgB7KeyYjw8zeT74C2v0dsAJUl1_GK183RaqltGV0AMelvBBsd5PJrJ4kYRksOjHcOeKsrFpUKRXrPhomV58zkLhx-vgfP8CQonbmNqswwMsBriPi1k8G5fka1eEc4dFPTrpsPFNSqWIKxETzpRWW4Vnk1ZHLU7DDWQw/s2735/08-P5290013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2735" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDy1FW4hKIoiniFcYgB7KeyYjw8zeT74C2v0dsAJUl1_GK183RaqltGV0AMelvBBsd5PJrJ4kYRksOjHcOeKsrFpUKRXrPhomV58zkLhx-vgfP8CQonbmNqswwMsBriPi1k8G5fka1eEc4dFPTrpsPFNSqWIKxETzpRWW4Vnk1ZHLU7DDWQw/s320/08-P5290013.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Speaker for this Observance was Ms. Nicole Persley, Great Niece of Architect Louis H. Persley/Artist/Realtor!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLI2DJe1hIiE85NbkG_OxdSa833T-T4HHmBXM-dmfxi4WKZ6ARsrmxhqH7eHHMO12kAjdpwRYnwK-hHCoDDfAp5cXFWrzpooqSHsz48uboOURRUmUmO5kLJOYdLfRCToNuvQ7R8L8chYFiYH3mtW63evi2GGHQC6chafHyD3MEPOE7qbpAhUE/s2779/09-P5290014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2477" data-original-width="2779" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLI2DJe1hIiE85NbkG_OxdSa833T-T4HHmBXM-dmfxi4WKZ6ARsrmxhqH7eHHMO12kAjdpwRYnwK-hHCoDDfAp5cXFWrzpooqSHsz48uboOURRUmUmO5kLJOYdLfRCToNuvQ7R8L8chYFiYH3mtW63evi2GGHQC6chafHyD3MEPOE7qbpAhUE/s320/09-P5290014.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">The Placing of the Wreath was conducted by 1st Sergeant Wilmer Smith and Sergeant First Class Jimmy Orange of Charlie Company 148th!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvq52FuAvWeWaqbjgltQjTdsuU4ZxH4QaoeK6bbj_W3T2KSfaTRDohKeEDUM11K7Kw5Un84YdT1rRV92S856QZJP7BT9f2OXlGdAlFTvg_9n7eQMu_IfQkM0f0--VJUQbaYg6RWuZGqXillNBa8MSsUvEoY3NOLjclIOBdnXICx37Zaghl870/s2708/13-P5290020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2123" data-original-width="2708" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvq52FuAvWeWaqbjgltQjTdsuU4ZxH4QaoeK6bbj_W3T2KSfaTRDohKeEDUM11K7Kw5Un84YdT1rRV92S856QZJP7BT9f2OXlGdAlFTvg_9n7eQMu_IfQkM0f0--VJUQbaYg6RWuZGqXillNBa8MSsUvEoY3NOLjclIOBdnXICx37Zaghl870/s320/13-P5290020.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">TAPs was played with two players with an echo effect. Very Moving!</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1X21jSSeIijE_dq5pv0T2sCgQpw4axDuNiuS9ftToc6ovMyV040dOwO57Qil9hqegtz9UOK3LVTsYUyoTTzdZeBoxc_Yzh3P77uNHc6agyZ3kxOa5pAkhRNUzSNb2HWhXCxScDNDL4xHpUI-DmkRX7tuCn_Pw4Zlf6ATUHS29wxrFipKy1Y/s2772/14-P5290022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2295" data-original-width="2772" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1X21jSSeIijE_dq5pv0T2sCgQpw4axDuNiuS9ftToc6ovMyV040dOwO57Qil9hqegtz9UOK3LVTsYUyoTTzdZeBoxc_Yzh3P77uNHc6agyZ3kxOa5pAkhRNUzSNb2HWhXCxScDNDL4xHpUI-DmkRX7tuCn_Pw4Zlf6ATUHS29wxrFipKy1Y/s320/14-P5290022.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxuMTviilzALpotbMBn8XSRokvk8Ifcfr9sbg40o08h2VtfieplusfKKIinZpcJ6ynMRQHQ6g4N2SbYLlxYdMBYarsawPOhZXhv6tj5IoF7QCoqsgaifjYPM6GhiStyuF_6WRKyjCkoweKinumD0UEc_zcApu30GBYz4OqJRPbcRyA5g0xqk/s2675/15-P5290023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2251" data-original-width="2422" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iCOw511P8NAwnY51rfSg5dPJAjY-6KpdTf9tJKZboVnSYzJPNaFuxI-3gFGzC-xObYpFp5ZbiQRF8riuTQg85bXoARAHiJxHlUTg5kzg2HVmrKXZx1iePdsRaRPMF2ylk3paDBLqXlgh4URZA56T2ZeCXj_kkve5l8orzxi1n32XiIXEQdE/s320/18-P5290030.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">A Very Appropriate Observance for Memorial Day 2023. Thank You!</span></div></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></span></div></div><p></p><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-74519008452071058902023-05-26T19:41:00.000-04:002023-05-26T19:41:02.039-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #ffa400;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">26 May 2023</span></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;"><b>Garden Stroll</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;"><b>7:10 P.M.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;"><b>during the</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;"><b>Golden Hour</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Each of these pictures were taken in the time frame indicated above. I made one walk around My Home and these are Straight Out Of Camera (SOOC). Enjoy!!!!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqhHzEbQFG2f5NL5I860PjSEMpkKp7sMotAXQEVa4gAGe6P78vHTkxUO7yAA-CP2A0L2e4zoW4TrhWuNAJWG7CzFUeyzN9vPIIO9KHDu7NlmrGFGglGcLiaFqvBhI3EN-ydzTIEwOdB1TbeuiJY4SyzqJtQ4bD9CnGrxzG20NF_bgweBRVtE/s3648/P5260002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqhHzEbQFG2f5NL5I860PjSEMpkKp7sMotAXQEVa4gAGe6P78vHTkxUO7yAA-CP2A0L2e4zoW4TrhWuNAJWG7CzFUeyzN9vPIIO9KHDu7NlmrGFGglGcLiaFqvBhI3EN-ydzTIEwOdB1TbeuiJY4SyzqJtQ4bD9CnGrxzG20NF_bgweBRVtE/s320/P5260002.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiio4z_WPRMnZhIuM1ouizR89KLX8InkH3RG0_mdjYEYgDlpB8XMhhy9_nFRUS6ZI9795nJ3f-USC7FaerFTzqyFmvsoad4DXsxfq7wcBja79NcWoRWNbHwysN6DDPpT8OYH_V66sYOjXu5wZhurFP_RfvtPg8LvM3GXIA5u02wq6h8e5Iftjo/s3648/P5260001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-90466753839700486332023-05-13T16:09:00.003-04:002023-05-13T16:16:19.709-04:00<p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Alan F. E. Thiese</p><p>13 May 2023</p><p>The President of the United States of America</p><p>The Senate Majority Leader</p><p>The House of Representatives Speaker</p><p>The Senior Senator for Georgia</p><p>The Junior Senator for Georgia</p><p>The Eighth District Representative for Georgia</p><p><br /></p><p>Greetings Most Honorable Duly Elected Leaders – This is Number 22,</p><p><br /></p><p>I may be totally uninformed, however I suspect that each of You has the task to Keep the United States of America safe as well as striving to keep our citizens prosperous via the policies that you enact. Yet we are constantly assaulted by Many of You and the Media because we do not appreciate and respect the minorities in our society. I share this information with you so that you may focus on all of us versus just a few that you appear to be catering to.</p><p>Reality:</p><p>Reality By The Numbers:</p><p>Here is a Fun & Interesting Eight Question Survey with interesting National Results. </p><p>Before you see the Survey Results, answer the questions, and see how you score against the Nation & against the Facts: </p><p>• What percentage of the country is black? </p><p>• What percentage of marriages are mixed race? </p><p>• What percentage of this country is "Latino"? </p><p>• How many families make over $500,000 a year? </p><p>• What percent of Americans are vegetarians? </p><p>• What percent of Americans live in NY city? </p><p>• What percentage of Americans are 'transgender? </p><p>• </p><p>• The Poll Results</p><p>This should be a wake-up call if you don’t already know this… A recent poll was conducted by a national polling outfit. Names don't matter. </p><p>They are all the same. This one was "YouGov”. Results to these questions asked of average people on the street: </p><p>• What percentage of the country is black? Answers 41%... Actual 13.6. If you watch commercials, you will think it is 90%. </p><p>• What percentage of marriages are mixed race? Answer 50%... Actual 15.1%. If you watch commercials, you will think it is 90%. </p><p>• What percentage is "Latino"? Answers 39%... Actual numbers 19%. </p><p>• How many families make over $500,000 a year? Answers 26%... Actual figure 1.3%. We think a quarter of the country is rich. </p><p>• What percent of Americans are vegetarians? Response? 30%… Actual 5%. </p><p>• What percent of Americans live in NY city? Answers? 30%... Actual 3%. </p><p>• What percentage of Americans are 'transgender? 22%... Actual number <1% </p><p><br /></p><p>So why do people have such inaccurate thoughts on these counts? THE MEDIA! The media run race, gender, and wealth stories constantly. Result? You are being brainwashed by the national left with the media. Hitler’s propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels would be proud if he had half the success. </p><p>Disney just went full-on "gender". They will no longer welcome guests with the traditional "Welcome ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls". Why? Because 1% of the population dictates to the other 99% (that would be the vast majority) and corporate America falls for it. </p><p>Regardless of what you think, less than 20% of Americans use "Twitter" yet Twitter controls 80% of public opinion. Why? Because the media is so effective at what it does. It promotes as well as censors. Think about it. </p><p>Next time you are thinking Americans have changed and not in a good way, remember, it's mostly fake. It's all a lie. Most people think just like you do but the media has brainwashed Americans with constant broadcasting of LIES. Its called social engineering. It's here and it's effective.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am of sufficient age that I appreciate all of us in the United States of America. What I have a major problem and concern about is how the Media and You our elected Officials appear to ignoring many of us.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have heard that there are some among us that consider all White Males as “Racist” which allows the Media and some of You to ignore a vast number of “We the People” who are real citizens of the United States of America, just like so many of the Minority population. </p><p><br /></p><p>When You and the Media promote “Critical Race Theory” I am often reminded of this quote from a German Citizen after or maybe during World War II:</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>“First of all, they came to take the gypsies</p><p>and I was happy because they pilfered.</p><p>Then they came to take the Jews and I said nothing,</p><p>because they were unpleasant to me.</p><p>Then they came to take homosexuals,</p><p>and I was relieved, because they were annoying me.</p><p>Then they came to take the Communists,</p><p>and I said nothing because I was not a Communist.</p><p>One day they came to take me,</p><p>and there was nobody left to protest.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bertold Brecht, inspired by Emil Gustav Friedrich Martin Niemöller”</p><p>The current emphasis on we need “Critical Race Theory” in our schools reminds me of this situation where Hitler used the Hitler Youth Movement in the late 1920s and early 1930s to achieve power and take control of Germany. It was all about taking power. You are well aware of how that ended for the People of Germany. The USA and Freedom Won! It is as simple as that. Here is what the Hitler Youth program looked like in the Early 1930s:</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHik322Nx0Qu3NlItDdlz6MfApViMzXyajsGfXnePtPnz5vwWoNVcQtGsT6am9YKxh31NZ2m2SNlGJBOalKWVmPTKa_ooPqspMbI4d5pLaZ2Uaiel2JkYG8ooSl4OUjQEl8ShBugjZL9PD1lCfg_4kiK22LqZ1NiNHs3yb8upRJ_8i3z-mNSA/s1080/Hitler%20Youth.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHik322Nx0Qu3NlItDdlz6MfApViMzXyajsGfXnePtPnz5vwWoNVcQtGsT6am9YKxh31NZ2m2SNlGJBOalKWVmPTKa_ooPqspMbI4d5pLaZ2Uaiel2JkYG8ooSl4OUjQEl8ShBugjZL9PD1lCfg_4kiK22LqZ1NiNHs3yb8upRJ_8i3z-mNSA/s320/Hitler%20Youth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Credit for this Photo - Getty Images<p></p><p>This picture shows: A group of boys leaving camp for a Hike at a “Hitler Youth Summer Camp” in Berlin in 1933. Photo Credit – Getty Images.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is the kind of activity that would make “Randi Weingarten” proud. Unfortunately her leadership of many of our Nation’s Teachers is not what we need in Public Education. Yet I frequently hear that she has the support of many of our top elected Leaders including some of You.</p><p>This corrupt education leadership for our Nation’s Youth and the Border Crisis can contribute in a major manner the downfall of our United States of America in a matter of a few years. From my point of view, we are well on our way of becoming in inferior Nation! </p><p>I have recently heard that our Secretary of the U. S. Army has suggested that we need new Tanks with Electric Power. In view of this recommendation if approved I have a few suggestions that you must implement immediately as well as provide the necessary funding for this concept.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Hire the Many Special Forces Personnel and Navy Seals that were illegally terminated because they did not surrender their Freedoms to receive the mandated Covid-19 Shots to help construct and staff the necessary charging stations around in the World in potential Hot Spots so that these new Electric Tanks can be charged once they are deployed to the various areas that we may need to be potentially involved because of evil goals by potential dictators!</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>With all these Charging Stations it will be necessary to have power stations in these areas where we may become involved. I am thinking that at least 13 Nuclear Power Generation Plants would be the minimum required. They could be named after these Heroes who tragically lost their lives in the withdrawal from Afghanistan just a few months ago:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPyOXS07m6vwc8BEJ8PEgpwUtMuxOn7ui_xBrn8udMLDIBnyfLjf2TQ7lAMiTO6mnItUqcqOHblhhMGOh-dbhxfkas-WYZlNpgdWwiPvnmyNsFaCxvvoIpMFjzCkDAmzKww-AVRzJ0otC9xfaWlg3laJZAmfzMtPNviRNw-aUbZsgr5ADWpQ/s3983/13%20Heroes%2026%20August%20202120220826_10132419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3983" data-original-width="3336" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPyOXS07m6vwc8BEJ8PEgpwUtMuxOn7ui_xBrn8udMLDIBnyfLjf2TQ7lAMiTO6mnItUqcqOHblhhMGOh-dbhxfkas-WYZlNpgdWwiPvnmyNsFaCxvvoIpMFjzCkDAmzKww-AVRzJ0otC9xfaWlg3laJZAmfzMtPNviRNw-aUbZsgr5ADWpQ/w354-h422/13%20Heroes%2026%20August%20202120220826_10132419.jpg" width="354" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>As you can ascertain, I have high expectations for each of You and I am well aware of your respective Campaign Promises which allowed each of You to be duly elected.</p><p>I am frequently chided by My Family, My Friends and Fellow Human Citizens because they think that My efforts in contacting you is a waste of My Financial Resources and My Time. My reply to them is always: “I care enough about My USA and My Grandchildren and their Offspring to frequently remind each of you what You should be doing in your respective positions”. </p><p><br /></p><p>I consider it a crime by each of you when you “Fail to Uphold” Your Oath of Office when you were installed in Your Respective Offices!</p><p><br /></p><p>As we approach “Memorial Day 2023” I also urge each of You to consider our Past Heroes, Our Current Heroes and our Future Heroes. What You do today and tomorrow during your respective terms will impact the Safety and Security of our United States of America. </p><p><br /></p><p>I realize that the prior paragraph is focused on our Military and that some of my previous comments concerning Electric Tanks and charging stations as well as Nuclear Power Plants is a bit silly, however the idea of Electric Tanks could also be considered silly.</p><p><br /></p><p>Keep in mind that our Nations Children deserve better than a “Critical Race Theory” education and that we all deserve a Safe and Secure U.S.A. </p><p><br /></p><p>In this end, stop the silly actions on our Borders and remember what needs to be done versus telling the endless LIES that we hear about our Border being Closed and our entire Nation Secure. I have heard that ever State and even Counties are now considered “Border Areas.” </p><p><br /></p><p>I know that this requires each of You to Multi-Task, but that is why “We the People” have funded your Concerned Staff Members. Take appropriate and proper action to protect us all. Even the Racist White Boys!</p><p><br /></p><p>Wishing You a Safe and Healthy Future as You Serve Us – “We the People!”</p><p><br /></p><p>Warm regards,</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Alan F. E. Thiese</p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-11482984196388822352023-05-13T10:45:00.000-04:002023-05-13T10:45:51.361-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Alan's Photo Tour</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>13 May 2023</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This Morning I conducted a walk around the Property that I strive to maintain. Additionally I traveled to the entrance of the Sub-Division where I live to capture a picture of the new planting of flowers for the Summer 2023 Season.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQA-FaWf2j2SyYKuGaBtcYZPzycH2rWDr99eEI6G5CoT7pe1xFvD4GGUS6pVNuYakHHO3_IY6dJApIF2aNQwkHIcI1njTJ4woZRqHF2piUzTcwzbdDBFMosXIHTL8lDZUJabf6OsSKtCV7wknIOGubmMDcShs7La--wlk-11S-Kb1PCgdoNA/s3648/P5120016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQA-FaWf2j2SyYKuGaBtcYZPzycH2rWDr99eEI6G5CoT7pe1xFvD4GGUS6pVNuYakHHO3_IY6dJApIF2aNQwkHIcI1njTJ4woZRqHF2piUzTcwzbdDBFMosXIHTL8lDZUJabf6OsSKtCV7wknIOGubmMDcShs7La--wlk-11S-Kb1PCgdoNA/w400-h300/P5120016.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">My next goal was to capture the recent repairs to the Garage Door and the Front Door. It appears that I must get busy in removing the mildew/mold.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJXg20El0VubIBwGfxWAPGJ0_ZuT4jXPN0knFnNZomTauiiysL-kgcZtGd7ORg0SGvnIVAQUvBIOPLKxIZg7nd1QEHBvKCCIoV3RWRNX11GHQU9DfUOiRSbY-PRUd_acEG_KzxniXZrpAhQ9byblulYGheF0C7w06pb_U5bmeYlZGR1bGJuc/s3648/P5120001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJXg20El0VubIBwGfxWAPGJ0_ZuT4jXPN0knFnNZomTauiiysL-kgcZtGd7ORg0SGvnIVAQUvBIOPLKxIZg7nd1QEHBvKCCIoV3RWRNX11GHQU9DfUOiRSbY-PRUd_acEG_KzxniXZrpAhQ9byblulYGheF0C7w06pb_U5bmeYlZGR1bGJuc/s320/P5120001.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHvrxflWjZpOUlQUMyvfxqbAeDx2iP5d1XJzh7n5-4X4EcyURcwH2UDSYrQabepCYpHRADG1WSeiGdJIroSeFk2uW2p-3vOlUlGLQtvKjWv2qpUxL3-z92HYOAvlsuNd6eQMAGVtMk2sfBZ8iOs6YhJ7aGsZ9wpw5MGxd1xaXEmK0y7n67wU/s3648/P5120002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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An Electric/Battery Powered Chainsaw. So far it has been easy to operate and it provides excellent results. This saw has a ten inch blade.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTbo1CvEVpR9DBIB7-ge3ULyGAtZqKTSCck3B0nqiMkahcrtDw14xJVOvWTW63k2TdYK6mRZhWdhlqKepUnqWxiI8g6v-wXPq06O3RSk3fW-FSvanNEwVJ8XOHAIGxP-PM9ODH1FtdxHXs3VDof6tugvnp9UW4t2334Bda_iS4KlHxKFrrOk/s3648/P5120017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTbo1CvEVpR9DBIB7-ge3ULyGAtZqKTSCck3B0nqiMkahcrtDw14xJVOvWTW63k2TdYK6mRZhWdhlqKepUnqWxiI8g6v-wXPq06O3RSk3fW-FSvanNEwVJ8XOHAIGxP-PM9ODH1FtdxHXs3VDof6tugvnp9UW4t2334Bda_iS4KlHxKFrrOk/s320/P5120017.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHSK8EmWzShVFzaJqFhEalXUVZTaEyp7RcRmTaRmCm17sR8ijBv5Dv5lkb72-8jf6JdBkeEi59LCruOoOSWrZpC2N0Z7BcxhyelCLINXmT17Utx_sr3Fgy878qa6Z7Ss-lggGOS_wlwdiIwW5HtqQSLfAA7-ynp0UI4ztWX2d53Ehgg6cMJw/s3648/P5120018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHSK8EmWzShVFzaJqFhEalXUVZTaEyp7RcRmTaRmCm17sR8ijBv5Dv5lkb72-8jf6JdBkeEi59LCruOoOSWrZpC2N0Z7BcxhyelCLINXmT17Utx_sr3Fgy878qa6Z7Ss-lggGOS_wlwdiIwW5HtqQSLfAA7-ynp0UI4ztWX2d53Ehgg6cMJw/s320/P5120018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-74513959036830836002023-05-08T10:29:00.001-04:002023-05-08T10:29:40.729-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> 6 May 2023</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Garden Stroll</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3fqQTObeKLlhfEJqaPSrly5tqJtv0-fmtoVff1rJog_9RCT_w9dPiqa1sMWudokSFl-cI_4hZ9hu2t7rAC8TV2n3wnvS7jTWfHUt82lborhouoap5TscpbctX47ZLR4dxYzKuOBHWMUIePYpzyerk8JsBOIf9LAvN42IaGqgs142_Usp3a4/s3648/P5060004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3fqQTObeKLlhfEJqaPSrly5tqJtv0-fmtoVff1rJog_9RCT_w9dPiqa1sMWudokSFl-cI_4hZ9hu2t7rAC8TV2n3wnvS7jTWfHUt82lborhouoap5TscpbctX47ZLR4dxYzKuOBHWMUIePYpzyerk8JsBOIf9LAvN42IaGqgs142_Usp3a4/s320/P5060004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-34530438552945957252023-04-15T12:48:00.002-04:002023-04-19T15:50:32.124-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Spring Gardening </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Pine Ridge Garden Club</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The April Meeting was held at Mossy Corner Nursery on Highway 41 just North of Bolingbroke, Georgia. It was planned so that Members could purchase plants for their Spring Gardening. I took the opportunity to purchase these during the Meeting on April 13.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJoKxMQG73hjLVFVY9nSkTGqkUa1ZJVslrSKNnggnqt-exrwryxy7N0OO8Mun437IhMIhXcfCuhKXfovC5Gx7TPxEh9E_AhfQE1OvJSzq0KR6gK3q2OhfNUUPBET17cTBX54K3pzcMZDS1iYYmylYLvVUUeJFqWD_BQXOimXkGO0Su0M-sE_Y/s3648/P4140001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJoKxMQG73hjLVFVY9nSkTGqkUa1ZJVslrSKNnggnqt-exrwryxy7N0OO8Mun437IhMIhXcfCuhKXfovC5Gx7TPxEh9E_AhfQE1OvJSzq0KR6gK3q2OhfNUUPBET17cTBX54K3pzcMZDS1iYYmylYLvVUUeJFqWD_BQXOimXkGO0Su0M-sE_Y/w300-h400/P4140001.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">On Friday, April 14 I planted them in pots. Here they are prior the potting:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2G5Q41-nPncFa360qjpoAwQP2mGRjb_K-E_0rKFU1DF5vqYm63X5l_7pG2ld2zHiaQTzvmUAqbuSs3nREyDXEOv4lkEFTRQ7EPx9X1gg3Dp9LIkq-LR-0OMH3wFg8zBMDFuCUZO8w2RI7qaRfP9Hjgn2gFPfM8RgYvnMya7W3vV4Cnx50S-I/s3520/P4140006.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1931" data-original-width="3520" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2G5Q41-nPncFa360qjpoAwQP2mGRjb_K-E_0rKFU1DF5vqYm63X5l_7pG2ld2zHiaQTzvmUAqbuSs3nREyDXEOv4lkEFTRQ7EPx9X1gg3Dp9LIkq-LR-0OMH3wFg8zBMDFuCUZO8w2RI7qaRfP9Hjgn2gFPfM8RgYvnMya7W3vV4Cnx50S-I/s320/P4140006.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;">Baptisia - Decadence</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">'Lemon Meringue'</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Full Sun to Part Sun</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Perennial</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The following Pictures show these plants in the pots after I placed them. Of course I had the guidance of My Bride!! The Night Blooming Cereus were wintered over and I also placed them in individual pots. Hopefully they will bloom this Summer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDny0fzTs_BNjibiyI_BJZO_86ppKg7rAnrjnEgmi9XOV3dCiPaZ4m7kR-lw0grhOpiM2f0Xneue_fGR636H4CuOHslet5a-LntvbcQhwTxWGdl8XjO4yGhSUhDkYMbzUhPY4DdOpqx8oqtcqs8D_itMx6DxSzr4KeO66KVUjrde0gAEgPRU/s3648/P4140016.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDny0fzTs_BNjibiyI_BJZO_86ppKg7rAnrjnEgmi9XOV3dCiPaZ4m7kR-lw0grhOpiM2f0Xneue_fGR636H4CuOHslet5a-LntvbcQhwTxWGdl8XjO4yGhSUhDkYMbzUhPY4DdOpqx8oqtcqs8D_itMx6DxSzr4KeO66KVUjrde0gAEgPRU/s320/P4140016.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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They are all enjoying their new locations!</span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129257.post-41177428571014376582023-03-20T08:47:00.002-04:002023-03-20T08:47:22.348-04:00<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> This letter explains it well:</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Alan
F. E. Thiese</span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">20
March 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
President of the United States of America<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
Senate Majority Leader<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
House of Representatives Speaker<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
Senior Senator for Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
Junior Senator for Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
Eighth District Representative for Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Greetings Most Honorable Duly
Elected Leaders,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">This is Number Twenty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am sure many of you remember that I served in our U. S. Navy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last evening I watched the CBS 60 Minutes
show which highlighted the Challenges our U. S. Navy Faces today and in the
future regarding the “China” situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Like the Navy faces these challenges so does our Great United States of
America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am concerned,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>just as most of you are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we do not take appropriate action now,
today, our offspring face a dismal future as citizens of the USA. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Acknowledging the ill-fated “Zumwalt Class” of destroyers of
which 30 were ordered but only 3 were constructed and the </span><span style="background: white; color: #202122; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">littoral combat ship</b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> (</span><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">LCS</b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">)</span> program with several ships in service it
was stated on the program that Sailors serving on these LCS have developed a
new name “Little Crappy Ships” as most appropriate action by our U. S. Navy
Leaders and Sailors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We simply do not
need these types of vessels in our arsenal to defend the Sea-Ways of the World.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; color: #202122; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I would suggest that you take the time to read
a book by Jack H. Lucas, a Medal of Honor Recipient titled “Indestructible!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Navy is building a new Guided Missile
Destroyer bearing his Name – the USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG-125)!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">I quote His citation to
simply point out that our Nation needs this type of Hero to keep us safe:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: accent5;">“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the
risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 1st
Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division, during action against enemy
Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 20 February 1945. While creeping
through a treacherous, twisting ravine which ran in close proximity to a fluid
and uncertain front line on D-day plus one, Pfc. Lucas and three other men were
suddenly ambushed by a hostile patrol which savagely attacked with rifle fire
and grenades. Quick to act when the lives of the small group were endangered by
two grenades which landed directly in front of them, Pfc. Lucas unhesitatingly
hurled himself over his comrades upon one grenade and pulled the other under
him, absorbing the whole blasting forces of the explosions in his own body in
order to shield his companions from the concussion and murderous flying
fragments. By his inspiring action and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice, he not
only protected his comrades from certain injury or possible death but also
enabled them to rout the Japanese patrol and continue the advance. His
exceptionally courageous initiative and loyalty reflect the highest credit upon
Pfc. Lucas and the U.S. Naval Service.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; display: inline-block; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Because I
am a proud citizen of Georgia I will also share a quote of another Medal of
Honor Recipient, Rodney Maxwell Davis, who prior to his Service in Vietnam was
a Shipmate of mine during our Overseas duty in London, England.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span style="color: #202122; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States" title="President of the United States"><span style="color: #3366cc; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">President of the United States</span></a> in the
name of The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Congress" title="United States Congress"><span style="color: #3366cc; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Congress</span></a> takes pride in presenting the
MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #202122; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">SERGEANT RODNEY M.
DAVIS</span></b><span style="color: #202122; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span style="color: #202122; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">for service as set forth in the
following<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: accent5;">CITATION:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: accent5;">“For
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond
the call of duty while serving as the right guide of the Second Platoon,
Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division, in action
against enemy forces in Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, on September
6, 1967. Elements of the Second Platoon were pinned down by a numerically
superior force of attacking North Vietnamese Army Regulars. Remnants of the
platoon were located in a trench line where Sergeant Davis was directing the
fire of his men in an attempt to repel the enemy attack. Disregarding the
enemy <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_grenade" title="Hand grenade"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">hand grenades</span></a> and
high volume of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_arms" title="Small arms"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">small arms</span></a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortar_(weapon)" title="Mortar (weapon)"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">mortar</span></a> fire, Sergeant Davis moved from man to man
shouting words of encouragement to each of them firing and throwing grenades at
the onrushing enemy. When an enemy grenade landed in the trench in the midst of
his men, Sergeant Davis, realizing the gravity of the situation, and in a final
valiant act of complete self-sacrifice, instantly threw himself upon the
grenade, absorbing with his own body the full and terrific force of the
explosion. Through his extraordinary initiative and inspiring valor in the face
of almost certain death, Sergeant Davis saved his comrades from injury and
possible loss of life, enabled his platoon to hold its vital position, and
upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_the_Navy" title="United States Department of the Navy"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">United States
Naval Service</span></a>. He gallantly gave his life for his country.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can ascertain by reading
these citations and the many other Medal of Honor Citations that our Nation has
been well blessed by the action of these Heroes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My concern and the purpose of
this letter is to encourage each of you to retain the values of the past as you
work to secure a great future for our USA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You and I know what needs to be done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We need more ships, just as the other branches of our Military need more
hardware/equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However the most
critical aspect is our “Trained Defenders” who are volunteers. You and I know
that our Military has not achieved the recruitment goals necessary to maintain our
defense posture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yet we have fellow citizens
in leadership roles who are focused on gender problems and green energy to keep
our Military Strong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From my point of
view this is nothing but folly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As the CBS 60 Minutes program pointed
out, China has plans to surpass our Military Might in the very near
future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course we can correct these
problems/concerns by taking appropriate action/s today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As I recall the “Pearl Harbor
Bombing” on 7 December 1941 caused the “Sleeping Giant” to wake up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our USA in a matter of a few short years saw
the construction of many ships, airplanes and tanks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We did it then and we can do it again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What we do not need is a Military focused on
pronouns on what we should call a Soldier/Marine/Sailor/Airman/Coast Guard
Man.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Therefore I am urging you and
your fellow duly elected leaders to focus on what is critical and most
important to keep the USA strong and not the target of China/North Korea/Iran
or Russia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We have a proud History of Leadership in the events
of our World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let is continue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In conclusion we today have a Superior Military
Force!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your critical task is to keep our
Military the Superior Military Force. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please know that all the other
concerns you may have are dependent on keeping the United States of America
Safe!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I wish you well as you hopefully
maintain your focus on what is necessary and also needed for our future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please do not be misled by those who may have
an agenda that is not focused on the one thing necessary!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one, including I should have to remind you
that “We the People” elected You to keep us Safe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sincerely and with Prayer to God
Almighty I remain,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Alan F. E. Thiese<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">You may not agree with my views and opinions, but please be aware that I post to inform and also stimulate thinking. Please post your comments.</div>Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642895236924949511noreply@blogger.com0