One thing I cannot get enough of is macaroni and cheese. I practically inhale this stuff. I like all different kinds and I like trying new versions of it. When I was a kid, my mom would make macaroni with sharp cheddar cheese. Then when I got to college I had it made with Velveeta cheese – that was really different from cheddar, both ways are good.
Babysitter Becomes Famous
No surprise from the title, but I just found out that a girl who used to babysit for my parents is a published author now. Her name is Jean West and she specializes in books based on the Civil War. Her name is so common, at first I thought it wasn’t the same Jean. But then I saw her photo and I knew it was the same person.
Her newest book, Chaos in Chancellorsville, is in the process of being published and will be available this summer. I found her other books on Amazon, too. They all look intriguing if you have an interest in the Civil War.
Sub Sandwiches
When I get really hungry for lunch, I like to get a sub sandwich rather than a hamburger. They end up costing just about the same price. But with a sub sandwich, I feel like it is a little healthier, plus there are so many different varieties to choose from.
Today, I got a philly cheesesteak sub, with melted swiss cheese and grilled onions.It was great and it totally filled me up for only five dollars.
Pinch Me
I knew it was Sunday when I woke up. I even remember that it was supposed to be SaintPatrick’s Day this weekend. So why did I not look for a green shirt to wear today? My brother took too much pleasure from pinching me for not wearing green today.
New tests
The battlefields that Americans have been fighting on lately demand a lot from a soldier. In response to that, the U.S. Army has decided that new fitness tests are needed. The tests now demand that soldiers perform a certain amount of running, sit-ups, and pushups.
The Army commanders want to change the tests so that they reflect what is needed in battle. This will include an obstacle course in full combat gear as well as running test of 400 meters carrying a rifle. The soldiers will also carry sleds weighted with sandbags to the tune of 180 pounds. I think this is the correct course for our future fighting forces.
Helping a Friend
Everybody knows that the one thing I love is cars. I like looking at them and comparing the different types. That’s why I am frequently asked to help my friends when they are considering buying a new or used car. It seems that I have become the office expert. My friend don was interested in purchasing a car and he asked me what I thought. I told him I would help if I could.
The first car that always comes to my mind is the chevy. They are American built cars that are of a high standard. The one I am in love with recently is the Chevrolet Cruze Lt. It’s a nice piece of machinery that makes economic sense in this day and age. I like its style and looks and I think Don would look good driving it around.
There are other cars that I like as well. One that I really like is the Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible. It has what it takes to make the driver feel good about driving. There is one last car I should mention and that is the Subaru Legacy 2.5Gt. I like this vehicle as it has many options that are available and would be a great car for anyone. I liked helping Don make his choice and I hope I can do more of this type of thing in the future.
Keeping Control
My job carries me all over the country. That’s one thing I like about it. I never know where I’ll be off to next and that adds a little bit of excitement to it. I am always meeting new people and going where I have never been before. One part of my job is to attend the various trade shows that are concerned with my company. We have a stand that we set up in order to show off our products.
One thing that I don’t like is when things get out of control. While I’m glad that people are excited to see our products, I don’t want them rushing the stand and making it difficult to keep order. That’s why we started thinking about crowd control as a serious issue. I don’t want people getting hurt or feeling like they are not getting the service they deserve.
One idea we came up with was to use velvet rope and stanchions to hold the people while we showed off our stuff. We also took advantage of barricades to make our show a little bit better. I feel much better about attending the shows now that we are all set. My job is so good to me and I’m glad to have it as I see and do so many things.
Down come the walls
The country of Iraq has gone through a lot ever since the U.S. led invasion in 2003. One thing that has people there optimistic is the fact that the government is starting to tear down some of the blast walls that were put up to deter attacks. The walls cause traffic jambs and are an eyesore.
Citizens of the country are glad that security is getting good enough so that the walls are no longer needed. It is a good sign and I hope the country will continue to make progress.
Support your neighbors
With the economy the way it is, I feel it’s important to spread around the little bit of wealth I have. When I do, I like to support the businesses that are close to me. I feel that keeping people in my area busy is good for me as well. One way I do this is to use a site called local.com. It is a search engine on the internet that helps me find businesses that are close to home. I then take advantage of their services if I can.
I think the one feature that I use the most is to find local restaurants. We like to eat out from time to time and are always looking for new places to go. If I want Mexican food, I just look through the listings until I see a likely place to go. It’s easy to do and fun. They also have a local yellowpages service that comes in handy. That way I don’t have to spend time trying to figure out where my wife hid the telephone book!
I recommend this site to all those who want to support their neighbors. The local search option is quick and convenient. Another good thing is that you can add your own input about a business or service in your area. That makes the site a little more personal.
Is earth starving?
Scientists believe that the future of people on earth will be more difficult than ever. Since population growth is expected to rise over the next 40 years, the pressure on our planet to produce the food we need will rise. This will cause global competition for resources.
Many believe that keeping the population down will help in this effort. Family planning programs must be funded especially in poor nation such as Africa. Food prices will continue to rise and efforts to produce the food we need will be harder.