Sequestration

Day Twenty-Two

Of course this picture was taken many years ago.  More than likely in 1965 when I was stationed in Washington D.C.  I was in the U. S. Navy, as well as my buddies shown here.  We all lived in Barracks 166 at the Washington Navy Yard.

Of course we enjoyed our Liberty, but every one of us went to work every day.  None of us ever missed work and of course we enjoyed our Liberty as the picture clearly shows. 

I post this picture today because I get the impression that our President and our Lawmakers appear to be more focused on Vacations/Holidays/Breaks versus doing what is needed for the United States of America.  Thus my recommended and also proposed solution to the problems facing our United States of America is for our President and Lawmakers to:

Get To Work!!

By the way, just in case you are interested, Big Dick is on the far left.  Little Dick is next to him.  I am the third from the left and of course Bill is on the right.  

2013 Cherry Blossom Festival

Sunday, March 17th

Cherry Street

Macon, Georgia

A lovely day for a parade.  The High School Bands, the Color Guards and the various Floats were nice to view, although at times it was a bit difficult to see the units approaching!!!!!

No need for additional comments, the pictures speak for themselves.

Yashino Cherry Blossom Blooms

2929 Ingelside Avenue

Macon, Georgia

"The Cherry Blossom Capitol of the World"

I captured these images this morning at the home of the original Yashino Cherry Tree in Macon, Georgia.  Here is proof that they are now in bloom just in time for the high point of the 31st Annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

Sequestration

Day Twenty-One

"Breaking News"

I just heard a newscast as I was returning from my morning errands.  Our President of the United States (POTUS) has adopted the Republican concept of being concerned about the future of our Children and our Grand Children.

Today the POTUS has discussed the future for the youth in Palestine and Israel.  He pointed out that they need to resolve the  many years of strife between their respective countries so that the future will be better for the Young People.  I believe he also cited the fact that his own dear children look toward a great future, and that this future should also be available to the young of Palestine and Israel.

When I heard this my mind quickly raced to the current economic situation here in the United States of America.  I would suggest that today our POTUS and our 535 duly lawmakers in Washington D.C. adopt the mantra that he is lecturing our friends in the Middle East to do.

What a wonderful resolution to the concerns regarding our U.S. Budget and our Debt if our POTUS and our lawmakers could also be concerned about the future of our own dear Children and our Grand Children in the United States of America.  I would suggest that the pilots of Air Force One quickly load up our President and bring him back to Andrews Air Force Base and that the U. S. Marines quickly bring him to the White House in Marine One so that he can place his new found concern about Children and Grand Children into operation for the future generations of U. S. Citizens.

What a wonderful world we live in when our Leaders actually see what needs to be done and also spread their concerns throughout the world.  Well Done POTUS!!!

Sequestration

Day Twenty

Twenty Days of U. S. Government posturing to attempt to have the people accept the inability of our elected leaders to produce a viable budget and program to reduce our National debt.  The smoke and mirrors produced by our Leaders in Washington D.C. may impact those who are expected to work fewer hours in various Government Jobs; however the majority of Americans realize that this is a sham to protect/isolate the the duly elected official from doing their jobs.

Today, March 20, 2013 the Flower Child was part of a group who visited North Georgia to view the lovely flowers.  Americans are still enjoying the beauty that our Creator and the efforts of mankind have developed.  

Here you see the Flower Child taking a break from his visit to these lovely gardens in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.  What a shame that our leaders who we elected cannot be statesmen/stateswomen and do what we elected them to perform.  Oh, well, maybe they will soon learn their task will not be done, unless they perform.

An Evening of Music

presented by

The Department of Fine Arts

of the

Bibb County School System

Monday, March 18, 2013

Performing Arts center

of Central High School

Last evening I took the opportunity to attend this gala event which showcased the Bibb County Honor Choir and the Central High School Chamber Ensemble.

The Bibb County Honor Choir under the superior direction of Ms. Elise Davenport assisted by the accompanist, Mr. Gregory Austin performed thirteen selections.  No sheet music was visible.  A terrific accomplishment which resulted in a standing ovation for this Choir which consisted of 63 Elementary School singers.

The Central High School Chamber Ensemble performed three complex selections under the direction of Ms. Patricia McCall.  These 32 performers were so well regarded by the audience that I overheard a comment that they could well be performing with the Macon Symphony Orchestra (MSO).   These High School Musicians performed the following:

Allegro in D by Antonio Vivaldia/arr. Steven Frankenpohl

Lullaby by William Hofeldt

Bacchanale by Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Gregg Porter

The performance by the Ensemble also earned a standing ovation for their work!!!

A terrific evening of excellent music.  The performance exceeded the title:  "An Evening of Music."





Interesting!!!!!

Right!!!!

Sequestration

Day Nineteen

My Sequestration - Day Eighteen Post started the series of proposals that can help eliminate our current problems.

My proposal and suggestion today is to have everyone realize that they are "We The People" and encourage everyone to vote in all future elections.  The picture above is the Macon-Bibb Election Board.  Here is where you go to register to vote.  Of course you can also register at the following locations:

All Public Libraries

Driver's License Bureau

Department of Family and Children's Services

All Military Recruiting Offices

For residents of the City of Macon and also the County of Bibb our next elections will be conducted on June 16, 2013 for the election of our next leaders who will take office on 1 January 2014 in the consolidated government. 

The deadline for registrating to vote in this July 16th election is June 17, 2013. 

Therefore my suggestion commences with electing leaders at the local level.  Then, as the State and National Election cycles approach, it is essential that we all continue to vote in every election. 

I have always firmly believed that We The People get what we elect, or you may also say, we deserve what we elect.  If you are not pleased with the "sillyness of sequestration" let me remind you that your voice starts at the ballot box.

I recently heard that visitors to our U. S. Capitol in Washington have to now wait in long lines because "Sequestration" has closed some of the access points because of a lack of people/guards to staff all the entrances.  Another portion of that story also related that the people/guards were told to roam the halls and stay busy while they were duty, but not staffing the entrances.  The purpose of this edit was to make it aggravating  for visitors to visit the Capitol and their duly elected Lawmakers. 

That to me is totally wrong, thus my statement "sillyness of sequestration."  We all deserve better!!!!!

Sequestration

Day Eighteen

For seventeen days I have pointed out the folly of this Sequestration because we in the United States of America do not have the money.  So what is new?  We have been spending at record amounts for several years now.  However the last four years and two months have been really sad.  We all know what is wrong. 

Starting today I hope to focus on some solutions.  First off, we expend large amounts for the removal/elimination of trash.  The picture today clearly displays the results of a shopping trip to a local food market.  They did not have paper bags today.  For those who are not informed, plastic does not degrade as quickly as paper.  Thus plastic adds to the "Land Fill Crisis" which is germane for many of our urban areas.  Where are we to put all this plastic stuff?

Paper does rot away.  Besides that, we have more trees in the United States of America than when Columbus discovered America.  How do I know, you ask!!!!!  I know for a fact, that while Columbus did not conduct a census of the tree canopy it is common knowledge that much of our great country was covered in grass and open plains.  In fact, I even read that fact in a book before the Internet was invented.  

We as a Nation, as a Society can reap great savings by using paper bags when marketing.  Even better, you can acquire cloth bags to bring home your food items, which is what I do.  Although this idea may appear to the average citizen as a small step as regards future savings, let me remind everyone that we have to start somewhere!!!

There are some in Government that see Sequestration as real.  I see it as an attempt to whip the citizens into believing that we have a financil crisis so that we will accept anything that our Current Rulers implement.  Again, a sad and sorry situation.  Solutions must be put into place, thus my comments today.

Together we can help, but following our current Leaders may be the cause of our current problems!!!  Just my thoughts on the matter.  We The People deserve better than to be treated like small minded children who are ready to accept what our Leaders shove on us.



Cherry Street

Macon, Georgia

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Enjoy the Views!!!

Candid Views of all the Fun

The Pink High Heel Shoe Race

was a very interesting event

to watch.