tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116217932011-12-14T22:04:43.729-05:00I'll be posting my musings from time to time on various subjects some just because I feel like it, others because I'm mad, still others because I want to make the world a better place. Now that the "d" is done, it's time to move on to other things. I'm reminding myself that life is just too short to focus on just one thing.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.comBlogger981100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-87570700477393203482009-08-18T11:51:00.005-04:002009-08-18T12:40:32.052-04:00

To those of you who know me, I'm tired of hearing that health care is busted, aren't you?I've got problems with both sides on this issue--The Democrats who say we need a very expensive and potentially budget busting plan AND the Republicans who say we should leave everything to market forces. Again, we all know that the system is BUSTED!!!!That being said--There are things on both sides that I

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-81593237046668117442009-03-06T10:27:00.002-05:002009-03-06T10:29:23.575-05:00

To those of you who know me, I'm finally on facebook...but I'm only adding people that really do know me, so you have to know how to spell my last name AND send me a request along with a statement of how you know me or I won't add you to my list.And yes, I do like being able to keep tabs on my friends at all hours of the day and night...LOL--Note: Remember, these are only opinions and if you

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-67878179951890048232008-12-30T05:51:00.002-05:002008-12-30T06:02:38.114-05:00

A New Year...A New Life!Time to admit it, I like it here in SWFL. I'm not totally happy, but I am content. I'm realizing that I have friends here that are actually mine, not mine and my ex-wife's, not mine and my ex-girlfriends, but MINE...And they actually are fine with being around me and want me around.I'm not working in my field, exactly, but at least I am working and am actually making money

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-53219510370240697492008-01-24T15:58:00.001-05:002008-01-24T16:03:23.153-05:00

Well, for those of you that know me, what I've done in the past few months is totally unreal, unexpected and 100% not my usual self!I finished building the house in LC in September, then decided that I no longer wanted to watch my life just go "down the drain" along with my job...so I decided to finance my last few classes (as well as other expenses with student loans), quit my job, move to

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1160356154912958892006-10-08T20:55:00.000-04:002006-10-08T21:09:15.016-04:00

Well, having re-entered the dating arena for the 2nd time, I never would have thought that someone special would be the one looking for me. I know that its early, but I haven't felt like this about anyone in a long time. I just hope that things work out between us. I know it will we will take it slow, and that it will be a while before we can talk about things like who will move, if our families

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1157986869210825642006-09-10T21:44:00.000-04:002006-09-11T11:01:09.313-04:00

Well, to the 3 or 4 of you that read this, I went on my first official date (after the "d") this past weekend. As far as first dates go, it was that batch of nervousness, uncertainty as to what to do (whether to hold hands, put my arm around her, give her a hug, etc.), and everything else that first dates are...that I probably looked like a buffoon to her. I guess it's a good thing that we had

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1157403832027652872006-09-04T17:00:00.000-04:002006-09-04T17:03:52.056-04:00

Well, I decided to take my vacation for the year and head out west to the Grand Canyon. However, since I really couldn't afford to take the excursion type tour to see it, I decided to look at a helicopter tour. That was probably one of the best things I've ever done! That was so amazing, I can't wait to see the pictures I took! Anyway, I'm heading home today and it'll be nice to be sleeping in my

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1149098133698773182006-05-31T13:45:00.000-04:002006-05-31T13:55:33.713-04:00

...to say good bye...I've been too busy trying to live life to blog. Maybe I'll post a picture every now and again with a comment or two, but I'm gonna focus on other things for a while. Maybe I'll be back later. But for now, I've appreciated all the comments and encouragement, and wish everyone the best of luck in whatever they do.--Note: Remember, these are only opinions and if you really want

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1145808154463477452006-04-23T11:47:00.000-04:002006-04-23T12:02:34.476-04:00

Well, I decided to go out dancing last night for no real reason other than to get out of my house and get away from doing the term paper that I have to do. That was a good thing for me as I found a dance partner that I'd like to get to know better...that is, if I knew her name and phone number! Even though we've seen each other and danced together a couple of times in the past, we have never

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1145368250264843322006-04-18T09:34:00.000-04:002006-04-18T09:50:50.280-04:00

Well, it's official. I am now a part of the single again crowd. When I think about this past year, all I see is misery, but not from my side. I've done more things in this past year than I'd done in the previous few. I've decided that I won't take this lying down, and I have decided to live my life to the fullest I possibly can. Just living life has it's risks, so why not take a few. I'll have

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1144450454586816692006-04-07T18:45:00.001-04:002006-04-07T18:54:14.606-04:00

...for being rude to another human being? I just want to know what is going on in this world today! Everywhere I look people are being rude, selfish and inconsiderate of others. Why? I can understand it if you are sick (whether physically or mentally), but normal, regular everyday folk??? Come on, I drive on the road with nobody behind me for a long distance, yet someone has to pull out right in

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1144449946384302862006-04-07T18:45:00.000-04:002006-04-23T11:36:55.953-04:00

Today, the burial of a marriage is complete....I don't think I should say anything more.--Note: Remember, these are only opinions and if you really want to convince me otherwise, post your own response. "Go ahead, make my day!" Also, due to the amount of "ad postings" that I have deleted lately, I've had to add a verification word before you can post, sorry.--A wise man once told me "Listen to

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1142855445321013082006-03-20T06:42:00.000-05:002006-03-20T06:50:45.340-05:00

Well, it's "radio reminiscing" time again, and this time it's Mariah making me want to say this to her....Someday....You were so blind to let me goYou had it all but did not knowNo one you'll find will ever beCloser to all your dreams than meBelieving the grass would be greenerYou told yourself "I just don't need him now"But I know you'll soon discoverYou're never satisfied with any otherChorus:

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1141613046774658372006-03-05T21:32:00.000-05:002006-03-05T21:44:06.793-05:00

...remind me to say "NO!" I have this unfortunate compulsion to say yes to just about everything. I must be crazy to try and balance all this stuff. Work, church, school & my homeowner's association. With all that, I don't have time to do much for me, my cats, or my house! Since I can't afford a service to clean it, I guess it's just going to have to go to pot (not really, but it seems like it)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1141422748130050292006-03-03T16:52:00.000-05:002006-03-03T16:52:28.150-05:00

Have you? I know that I have. I had (or have, I'm not sure which at this point as she won't talk to me right now) a friend that I was talking to on a regular basis for a while. All of a sudden, she just quit saying anything to me. When we see each other, she just turns her head and ignores my very existance. What really ticks me about the whole thing is that she won't tell me what I even did to

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1140913856216340062006-02-25T19:26:00.000-05:002006-02-27T10:31:25.496-05:00

As I turn another year on the age odometer, I realize that I'm not any wiser than I was before, I just know that I'm going to be "just as naieve" and optomistic as I was when I was younger, and I'm learning to live with that. It's just too bad I'm having to go through this birthday alone. I have planned out a nice evening for myself, however. From dinner at one of the fancy local restaurants to

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1139865168409412582006-02-13T16:09:00.000-05:002006-02-13T16:12:48.433-05:00

I figured out something this past few weeks that makes me feel unusually sentimental. Don't ask me why as I don't know, but I have come to the conclusion that life is just a bunch of "leaps of faith." Some of them are into the great unknown, others are into waters we may fear to tread, still others follow where others have gone before. As you journey into your own bunch of leaps, let me wish you

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1138743494944906832006-01-31T16:31:00.000-05:002006-02-01T09:46:10.603-05:00

Well, after months of reading legal-eeze and talking with lawyers and hashing out agreements, I've signed my way back into the single world. Even though it won't be final for at least 60 days, I know it's officially done and over with for me. That part of my life is gone and more than likely will never return. But as the saying goes "if you love them, let them go, if they come back they're yours

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1137768509270368372006-01-20T09:42:00.000-05:002006-01-20T10:01:32.020-05:00

Is it just me, or all men? I swear, it probably is just me. When it comes to women, it feels like I'm the one doing all the work, getting to know them, asking them out, etc., etc., etc. I've gotten more active in my community, I've started discovering hobbies again (bowling, no-gambling poker tournaments, karaoke, cooking classes, etc.,), gone back to school for a graduate degree, and even

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1137171560779020622006-01-13T11:47:00.000-05:002006-01-13T11:59:20.793-05:00

Well, I find myself having to choose whether or not to make myself happy or my family happy.I've been planning an Alaskan cruise since last year, but now my older brother and his wife are pregnant for the 2nd time and are coming to the US (from their missionary home in Kenya) to have the birth of said child. Of course, now my family is telling me to cancel my vacation, come visit them and

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1135711133063763822005-12-27T14:18:00.000-05:002006-01-09T12:34:45.376-05:00

Well, as an overall moderate, I am tired of the conservatives and the liberals and their extremist viewpoints. I don't mind that they vocalize them, but what I do mind is that they try and force them upon me and others. The thing that makes America great is that we allow the freedom of ideas and expression and most of all the ability to CHOOSE whether or not to follow those convictions. I don't

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1135195425769821162005-12-27T02:54:00.000-05:002005-12-27T14:10:31.546-05:00

Well, a few posts ago, I told you I'm going back to school. Well, I've discovered that after 8 intense weeks of classes that my work laptop which I was using to do my classwork on was getting slammed with all kinds of spyware crap! Well, since I'm supposed to be the hardware support guy, I decided it was time to look into a Mac as a replacement instead of a PC. I ordered one and so far, I'll say

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1135389048662779542005-12-23T20:47:00.000-05:002005-12-23T20:50:48.696-05:00

Well, I was asked to give a short sermonette tomorrow for Christmas and of course, I accepted. I've decided to take some creative license and extrapolate a lot of meaning from the few verses in the Bible about Jesus' earthly father, Joseph. I just hope I don't offend people because I'm taking some real speculative moves here (although I believe I am probably on the right track). Anyway, I hope

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1134176131141922602005-12-09T19:51:00.000-05:002005-12-09T19:55:31.160-05:00

Whenever I feel blue, something on the radio usually is the trigger, and today, this was it...Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song --BJ ThomasIt's lonely out tonightAnd the feelin' just got rightfor a brand new love songSomebody done somebody wrong songHey, wontcha play anothersomebody done somebody wrong songAnd make me feel at homewhile I miss my baby,while I miss my babySo please play for

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1132590433986377472005-11-25T04:22:00.000-05:002005-11-25T02:50:52.166-05:00

Well, I hope that you all had a happy Thanksgiving day. I can't say that I had a great day, but at least I did what I wanted to and not what anyone expected me to do. I sat in my pj's almost the whole day. I did go out for dinner and had a nice time with some friends. I'm thankful that I am alive, healthy and although it hasn't been a great year, at least it hasn't been totally bad, either.--

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1132196339843200382005-11-16T21:34:00.000-05:002005-11-16T21:58:59.863-05:00

Well, I got them today. The dreaded paperwork that says "your marriage was an utter and total failure." Now, I am not one to recommend a divorce to anyone unless the spouse is physically/mentally/emotionally abusive or cheating, so for my marriage to end in this manner means I've failed as a husband and as a Christian. Since this wasn't my idea to begin with, I'm dealing with it the best way I

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1132115665057718432005-11-15T23:29:00.000-05:002005-11-15T23:34:25.076-05:00

Recently I was "cut off" from a person I was friends with (or at least thought I was friends with). Just all of a sudden--"BAM!" I get slammed into the door and the door is promptly shut with me out in the cold winter's air with no idea as to why it even happened. Is it possible to be friends one day and enemies the next? Or maybe I unknowingly did something wrong (I'll never know unless this

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1131732433845279972005-11-13T13:02:00.000-05:002005-11-13T15:55:25.830-05:00

I'm curious to know. A friend of mine says it's possible, but I'm not so inclined. After all, how do you know if the person on the other side of the letter, e-mail, webcam, chat room, etc., is telling the truth about themselves, or if they're even remotely close to whomever you perceive them to be. That's one reason why I'm not a believer in internet dating. The other would be is that I've tried

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1131299274904641732005-11-06T12:33:00.000-05:002005-11-06T12:47:54.923-05:00

And then when you get it, sometimes it's worth it, while other times you find that it wasn't. I went out last night and actually met someone interesting. Problem is, she was being harrassed by someone who wasn't taking no for an answer. She couldn't escape the guy, either (as he took her car keys). Oh well. Maybe next time.--Note: Remember, these are only opinions and if you really want to

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1130994859280106632005-11-02T23:34:00.000-05:002005-11-03T00:14:19.310-05:00

What is it with women who say one thing one day, and then the next decide that what they said the day before isn't what they want today? It doesn't hurt so bad if it's early in a relationship, but after being in one for a long time, that decision really hurts. Either way, it hurts. Just the length of time makes it different by the degree of the hurt.People have been telling me to get back on that

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1130555302701978022005-11-01T00:00:00.000-05:002005-10-31T23:22:33.736-05:00

...was the day the stbew told me that she no longer wanted to be married to me and totally broke my heart and sent my life into the tailspin its been ever since. She told me that there was no chance that she would change her mind, that I should move on with my life, and good luck with it. Since then, I've done a whole lot of praying, reading, thinking, talking, observing, playing, studying, etc.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1130812709168149762005-10-31T21:34:00.000-05:002005-10-31T21:38:29.190-05:00

My friend Bruce sent this to me today and I found it to be appropriate--Life is a gift from God. A gift, not only for our own use, but also to be a blessing to others.Life is an adventure. Sometimes life will be like a picnic in the shade of towering pine trees on the bank of a gently flowing river. Or it may be like being on a treadmill. And other times it will be like a wild roller coaster

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1130619006064281222005-10-29T16:30:00.000-04:002005-10-29T18:56:38.410-04:00

After all the things that I've gone through in the past few months, I've realized something and it's not what I'd hoped that it would be. The people who are nice, they're the ones who usually get screwed and the people who lie, cheat, steal, etc., are the ones who get ahead. It doesn't matter if it's in relationships or business or life, but it does make life all the harder to deal with.But back

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1130476415941495332005-10-28T00:55:00.000-04:002005-10-28T01:13:35.956-04:00

Two Dollars in the JukeboxI've Got Two dollars in the jukebox,And five dollars in a bottle,And ten more just in case that don't do the trick!And I'll be dead broke tomorrow morning,With heart-aches by the dozen,And a lady on my mind thats driving me crazy.Why do I?Why DO I?Need to see those blue eyesLookin at me that way again?After the way she did me,Its a sin!How could she?How could she?Just

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1130359347772783982005-10-26T04:37:00.000-04:002005-10-26T16:42:27.783-04:00

If it weren't, would you live it? Think about it, if you didn't have to go through all the emotions, the ups and downs, the good and the bad, would you even consider living? It's that personal story (and generally optomistic outlook) that keep you moving, right?I started school this week and so far find it amusing, fascinating and yet frustrating. I know in my mind that some things will have to

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1129908610579733072005-10-21T05:26:00.000-04:002005-10-21T11:30:10.590-04:00

Well, I'm going back to school. I'm getting a master's degree this time, so I guess it'll be good for me and hopefully for my career. But the last time I was in school was almost a decade ago, so it's going to be wierd for me to be in that "student" mode. Of course, this means that many of the other activities that I was involved with will now get cut back. Wish me luck--school starts Monday!--

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1129726074250831682005-10-19T05:42:00.000-04:002005-10-19T08:47:54.260-04:00

While I was on vacation, my bro's gf had this puzzle book that she was working in just about every free moment she had available. Then my other brother would pick it up and start a puzzle after she was done. It's highly addictive and after they told me that there is a web version you can play, well...as they say the rest is history. What's this puzzle, you ask? Sudoku!Here's a definition of the

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1129577278330305902005-10-17T22:00:00.000-04:002005-10-17T22:03:28.213-04:00

That relationships between any 2 people are rarely easy? It seems that even the best of relationsips have their rocky moments, right? Well, it's even harder when a large part of your friends and family are not where you live. I have been here for going on 4 years now, and I have gotten to know some pretty good friends, but they're not as close as some of my friends back in my previous home towns

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1129295276809529332005-10-14T05:39:00.000-04:002005-10-14T09:07:56.816-04:00

I swear that I love where I live and where I work, but I can't say the same for the people that live in the surrounding area. Lately, especially, it seems that a vast majority of folks have become selfish and self-absorbed. It's as if they all went through some portal and came out the other side doing nothing but serving themselves and not considering that there are others around them. Maybe it's

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1129053175316018282005-10-11T01:42:00.000-04:002005-10-11T23:32:22.883-04:00

...3 factors. Well, in my life, I've found that when it comes to relationships, there are 3 factors involved and they all have to be perfect in order for a relationship to occur. They are commitment, timing AND the free will of someone else willing to do the other two with you. Well, I never have a problem with the first one and the last one usually isn't bad, but my TIMING sucks! Either I'm too

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1128536645527784972005-10-05T14:18:00.000-04:002005-10-11T23:32:54.556-04:00

Well, after 3 days of being with friends and family, I've taken this day off and am spending it on myself! Between my parents who have been wanting me to drive them 3 hours south to an old family friend to my aunt who wants me to get involved in some MLM program, I'm tired of hearing it! I had to take this day off or I'd have gone nuts! Otherwise, I'm having fun and enjoying my vacation! Well, as

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1128041729775754022005-09-29T20:49:00.000-04:002005-09-29T20:55:29.783-04:00

Well, my boss came down from up north today and man was I nervous. He took a tour of my workplace and visited with several managers and other major folks in the area. It was a good thing they all had nice things to say about me (man I was worried there). He left and I went to pick up my parents at the airport. They had a nice flight and arrived safely. Thank God for that.Tomorrow is my last day

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1127846252422769862005-09-27T05:34:00.000-04:002005-09-27T14:37:32.430-04:00

Well, I'm getting ready to head out on vacation, but before that happens, I've got enough stuff going on to kill me first. My boss is coming down from up north, my parents are coming down later the same day, I'm preaching my latest sermon before I leave and I've got enough work without thinking about all that other stuff to last me until I leave and beyond...Oh well...Just pray that I make it

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1127698075925128452005-09-25T21:21:00.000-04:002005-09-25T21:27:55.933-04:00

Wanted: Someone to make sense and take charge of my life...Qualifications--Must know me inside and out and understand that there will be points in my life that are unfixable (i.e. parents, relatives, etc.). Also must be able to mend fences with people I offend, be able to cook a good meal and be willing to go bowling or shopping or any number of other things. Also needs to be able to talk at odd

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1127360547367006882005-09-21T23:29:00.000-04:002005-09-21T23:42:27.373-04:00

...from putting my foot in my mouth! Whether its in real life or in a chat room, I will say something that although it may be honest, I put my foot in my mouth and hurt someone or offend them. Even though I am sorry and apologize, it still hurts that person and even me from time to time. But what can I do? I'm not going to lie because it's convenient. It's not going to happen.--Note: Remember,

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1127066495658429782005-09-18T13:44:00.000-04:002005-09-18T14:01:35.676-04:00

Remember, I'm an INDEPENDENT! I will bash both Dem's/Repug's equally.That being said, after reading what our President Bush has said this week, I am now firmly in the belief that he either has his head so far up his behind that he can't see anything except the crap he's pushing, or he's that naieve to believe his "yes-men" (so-called advisors) and trust what they are saying to be truth. Either

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1126924328853059842005-09-16T22:26:00.000-04:002005-09-16T22:32:08.866-04:00

My observations on women have been that all the nice guys get shafted, while all the jerks get any woman they want. So, what I'm trying to figure out is if it is possible to be a nice guy, yet also be a jerk? Well, I can't seem reconcile it, because to be honest, in my opinion, they're totally opposite each other. I will admit that when I was in college, I tried being a jerk for a while and I

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1126673573951674122005-09-14T00:39:00.000-04:002005-09-14T00:52:53.956-04:00

Well, I asked a woman out, and I got an interesting response. She said that I was "sweet" to ask, but that she wasn't interested in being anything more than friends. Apparently that's all I am to anyone these days--friends and nothing more! Why is it that I make a great friend, and a great husband, but not someone to date or fall in love with? Am I that naieve? Or am I just undeserving to be

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1126550255142341432005-09-12T02:28:00.000-04:002005-09-12T14:37:35.153-04:00

Well, after deciding to "shake up" my life and go out and do something different, I discovered that either I have the adult version of "cooties", or I must emit signals that say "stay away from this guy!" I went and talked to a few women, but they all ditched me as soon as possible. Oh well, I guess I won't be doing that activity for a while. Can it be that hard to meet someone nice these days?

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1126294175600199222005-09-09T03:26:00.000-04:002005-09-09T15:29:35.606-04:00

There's nobody to take care of you when you're alone and get sick. I miss when my stbew used to get me things like chicken noodle soup and crackers. Or when she'd play games just to keep me from being totally bored. No, being alone and sick is the absolute pits! Sure, I have my 2 cats, but all they want to do is keep me awake to play with them or give them attention which is hard when all I'm

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1126031324469972322005-09-06T02:26:00.000-04:002005-09-06T14:28:44.476-04:00

Really, I am. I caught some bug over the weekend and I am feeling it today! I may stay home from work if it keeps up like this! I'll be back to my blogging self sometime later, but until then, just stay away from me and understand if I try to stay away from you...--Note: Remember, these are only opinions and if you really want to convince me otherwise, post your own response. "Go ahead, make my

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1125818394048938152005-09-04T03:12:00.000-04:002005-09-04T03:19:54.056-04:00

It's 3am on Sunday morning. I came home from a night on the town trying to get rid of the painful memories that I'm feeling right now, but all I come up with is..."Another sleepless night I can’t explainSomebody said they heard me call your nameThe radio won’t let you leave my mindI know it’s over but I don’t know whyChorus:Should’ve known betterThan to fall in love with youNow love is just a

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1125585369847611052005-09-01T06:36:00.000-04:002005-09-01T10:37:00.713-04:00

Welcome to My LifeAnnie and I seem to be going through similar things lately from opposite, yet sometimes common sides of the coin. She thinks guys suck & I think that women suck, when the fact is we're both looking at the wrong thing. Reality is that there are always going to be a bunch of bad apples on both sides, there are some o.k. ones in the middle and a few "perfect" ones that rise to the

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1125491076823390082005-08-31T06:15:00.000-04:002005-08-31T08:24:36.830-04:00

I told my stbew (soon-to-be-ex-wife), the words "I do". It feels so surreal that my marriage didn't last 6 years (which is why I didn't write this post before now). On the day of my anniversary, I didn't even acknowledge it because it hurts so much to think about it and her. I keep askying myself "Why???" I gave her opportunities to back out before we got married, but she thought she was just

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1125412184593303612005-08-30T05:18:00.000-04:002005-08-30T10:29:44.613-04:00

Well, for those of you who know, my soon-to-be ex-wife, Katrina has asked for a divorce. It also happens that the season's worst and most devastating hurricane so far happens to be named Katrina (or is it more than just coincidence??). The divorce process has been devastating in my life and has wreaked havoc just like a hurricane. I now have to re-build and move on, but no matter what, there will

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1125349362188218792005-08-29T16:40:00.000-04:002005-08-29T17:02:43.526-04:00

Well, a friend of mine once told me that insanity is the act of doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Well, I guess then by that definition, I am officially insane when it comes to women. I keep trying the same things to meet women and none of them work at all. I guess I need a change of tactics or I need someone else to make that decision for me. I am only

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1125107952124658122005-08-26T21:53:00.000-04:002005-08-26T21:59:12.130-04:00

...as a meaningless "fling"? I pondered that thought most of today after only getting 3 hours of sleep. Of course, that was a thing of my own making since I was stupid enough to stay out until 3am when I had to be at work by 7am. But back to the fling thing...since I have never been involved in anything other than serious relationships, I've been thinking that maybe a fling would suit me well.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1124982716810286182005-08-25T06:03:00.000-04:002005-08-25T11:11:56.833-04:00

I'm pondering the answer to this question now that I'm on the brink of becoming a single person again. I've gone out and done some mingling, but it seems like the vast majority of single women I've been talking to, no matter if its at the movies, shopping, bowling alley, restaurant, church, or wherever, seem to be in the "game-playing" mode. Not me. Ask and I'll tell you the truth or my honest

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1124279069523748552005-08-17T05:35:00.000-04:002005-08-19T07:52:52.526-04:00

"I'd like to get to know you better," bring out the some of the most unusal reactions from women? After my next-to-last post, I had this dream that basically chronicled my life and each time I've said that phrase or something close to it, I've been mostly rejected. To those "brave" souls who actually said yes, I've had memorable experiences. Some of them romantic, most not, but all very nice.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1124199327303183362005-08-16T05:31:00.000-04:002005-08-16T09:35:27.310-04:00

Well, I decided to watch this movie last night, and I swear if it weren't a metaphor for my life! Watching it made me think about all that's gone on in my life the past few months, and well, I think I'm going to have to do something drastic in order to get back on track. What that is, I don't know, but I don't plan on leaving this area because I like it too much, but maybe I'll find some other

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1124160164126692692005-08-15T22:29:00.000-04:002005-08-15T22:42:44.146-04:00

I once thought that I could be a nice guy and women would love me for it. Well, I'm learning that in the "meat-market" that is Knoxville's single's scene, nice guys get asked to watch other women's stuff while they go off and dance with the jerks and "tail-chasers". Apparently I'm trustworthy enough to watch the purses and other things of strange women I've never met, but not good enough to get

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1123812957479004912005-08-11T22:02:00.000-04:002005-08-11T22:15:57.493-04:00

...told someone you liked them only to get no reaction, or worse? I decided to risk that this week and from what I can tell, it went badly, really badly. Oh well, it's hard to even say if I what I'm feeling for her was even real or "divorce-induced". I keep telling myself it's too soon to start on the dating scene, but if my "ex" is already dating someone, why shouldn't I? It's because I'm

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1123242418202262932005-08-05T06:35:00.000-04:002005-08-05T07:46:58.220-04:00

To those 5 of you who've been reading this blog, I pose the question above in terms of dating. Reason is I've been out looking at the dating scene in Knox County and am discouraged in what I've seen so far. There are guys/gals that lie about all kinds of things and get away with them in the dating realm. I've even seen it in some "Christian" circles and I guess aside from me, people don't seem to

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1123159363735025172005-08-04T08:42:00.000-04:002005-08-04T08:42:43.760-04:00

GOP lawmakers embrace their spending side - washingtonpost.com Highlights - MSNBC.com Now is it just me, or are the Republicans being a tad hypocritical here? They're supposed to be the ones that support cutting deficits (and taxes) and spending within their means. However, this year, we're in for more deficits that our children, grand-children, great-grand-children and great-great-grandchildren

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1122665481689003402005-07-29T03:29:00.000-04:002005-07-29T15:31:35.456-04:00

I've seen a lot of things lately that I find amusing. For example, Jerks seem to get all the women they can handle, yet nice guys (whom the women are wishing for) get shafted. Why is that?--Note:The original opinions shown on this blog are mine unless quoted from someone else via "" marks and () showing source. Remember, these are only opinions and if you really want to convince me otherwise,

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1122292874795775612005-07-25T06:57:00.000-04:002005-07-25T08:01:14.813-04:00

What can I say, the Devil is doing his best right now to keep me down. I swear I'm feeling like his goal is to make me physically ill. After preaching on Saturday, I had a headache that lasted until late Sunday night (almost 30 hours). This morning, I've got a wierd cough that came from out of nowhere. Just keep me in your prayers this week, o.k.--Note:The original opinions shown on this blog are

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1121790923126043582005-07-22T00:35:00.000-04:002005-07-22T07:33:04.030-04:00

I'm preaching again. And this time, I'm not nearly as prepared as the last time. Something about "d" makes you so tired and emotional that things get screwed up. I've been so exhausted lately that I feel like someone that a steam roller came and squashed! Well, pray for me that I don't make a big fool of myself.--Note:The original opinions shown on this blog are mine unless quoted from someone

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1121088866636330132005-07-11T06:31:00.000-04:002005-07-11T09:34:56.406-04:00

...decide that killing themselves and others in an orchestrated fashion is the way to make a statement for whatever cause they feel they need to promote? Do they really think that the negative publicity is still publicity and will rally more people to their cause? As we have seen in London and Iraq these past few days, that is not the case, yet they continue to try. If any of you understands the

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1120752056341544112005-07-07T11:55:00.000-04:002005-07-07T12:00:56.343-04:00

For the few of you who don't know, there were several bombs that went off in London this morning. Please pray for the victims and their families as they will be having a lot to deal with over the next few months.--Note:The original opinions shown on this blog are mine unless quoted from someone else via "" marks and () showing source. Remember, these are only opinions and if you really want to

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1120674740240439212005-07-06T18:15:00.000-04:002005-07-07T11:54:57.263-04:00

After the soon to be "ex" moved out, well I've been shopping, socializing and cleaning. Let me tell you, I didn't like being single the first time, and I like it even less now. I am not into the club scene, and I don't drink, so basically, I'm a goody-goody (and that makes things really hard). So, I'm trying a cooking/baking class in the next few weeks and I have no idea how that will go, but I

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1119876535218242732005-06-27T08:38:00.000-04:002005-06-27T09:01:31.366-04:00

Well, if you read my previous post, you know I'm soon to be officially "single again." Well, in preparation for this event, I decided to spend some time looking at the singles scene in East Tennessee. Well, after my adventure, I think I'll just have to be content to be alone for a long time. I won't go into details, but let's just say if the singles scene is nothing but adult entertainment,

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1119614555437458002005-06-24T06:53:00.000-04:002005-06-24T08:02:35.443-04:00

Well, ever since my wife moved out, it's been a surreal experience. I am having to learn what it means to be single again, and you know what? I am beginning to remember why I hated it in the first place! I am one of those guys who actually enjoyed being married! But here I am single again. Oh well, I'm discovering things alone again (like basketball, baking brownies, going to movies, etc.), but I

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1119454535859049602005-06-22T06:24:00.000-04:002005-06-22T11:35:35.873-04:00

Divorce....I hate even the mention of the word. Yet here I am, a man in his mid-30s going through this horrible process. My soon to be ex-wife decided that the words "till death do us part" aren't really meant to be taken literally. I have decided that I'm not going to just roll over and die here, but I'm not taking it too well, either. For those of you who know me, just keep praying for God's

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1118943213314966632005-06-15T19:16:00.000-04:002005-06-16T13:33:33.320-04:00

Well, after having been at a few restaurants in my day, I've run across a few bad waiters/waitresses. My philosophy has and always will be that you get a tip based on how good your service was from the moment I sat down until the moment I pay the check and leave. I have been known to tip 25% or even more for great service, and I've been known to give an "insult tip" for really bad service (that's

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1118686119694447112005-06-13T18:06:00.000-04:002005-06-14T13:18:25.936-04:00

I ask myself this question every time I come across someone who decides they need to be first for everything--whether it's for a promotion, a spot in line, a limited supply of you-name-it, etc. Well, I don't necessarily begrudge them their need, so long as they are willing to be fair about it (you know like those folk who get in line the night before for concert tickets, or Day-After-Thanksgiving

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1118423315254398542005-06-10T13:02:00.000-04:002005-06-10T13:08:35.266-04:00

Allstate did a study and concluded that Knoxville is the 5th Safest City in the US for drivers. Now, is it just me being cynical, or am I seeing a different version of reality here? Apparently this is good news if it is in fact true. But my gut tells me that this can't possibly be reality. I've seen too many accidents lately as well as many more "close calls" than I care to admit. Something is

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1117813687064576632005-06-03T06:44:00.000-04:002005-06-03T11:48:07.086-04:00

Well, I'm headed out camping for the first time in 15 years! Don't know if it's going to be good or not, but I'll try to enjoy myself regardless. Unless the campgrounds in the Smokies have gotten Wi-Fi and electric service, I'm not blogging this weekend.See y'all later and have a great weekend.--Note:The original opinions shown on this blog are mine unless quoted from someone else via "" marks

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1117543374368100492005-05-31T08:42:00.000-04:002005-05-31T08:42:54.370-04:00

View from 33,000 Feet! Can't believe we're that small. Almost looks like a Sim City map, almost...

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1117431173272560772005-05-28T13:30:00.000-04:002005-05-30T01:32:53.276-04:00

I'm taking a short break and will probably be back on Tuesday. I'm heading home to visit the folks and get their opinion on my personal issues. That may or may not be a bad thing. Who knows. Anyway, remember our troops who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.Have a great Memorial Day!--Note:The original opinions shown on this blog are mine unless quoted from someone else via "" marks and ()

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1117016328667546032005-05-25T06:18:00.000-04:002005-05-25T06:18:48.676-04:00

South Knox Bubba comments on the "compromise" by the moderates on the confirmation of nominees. As a modeate myself, I applaud the wisdom that moderates on both sides came together and decided to keep the filibuster intact. Sure, Democrats are fuming that Bush gets votes on most of his blocked justices, but get over it. Bush doesn't get all of them. Conservative Republicans will get their up or

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1116699308851589182005-05-21T14:12:00.000-04:002005-05-21T14:15:08.856-04:00

Well, I think I'm getting ready to live the life of Job. If you don't know of whom I'm talking about, go and read your Bible. Here I am thinking that my life was nice, but now it's taken a decided turn for the worse. How long this will be, I have no idea, but just pray for me while I take this wild ride wherever it may lead me.--Note:The original opinions shown on this blog are mine unless quoted

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1116424911581446652005-05-18T06:55:00.000-04:002005-05-19T09:15:51.723-04:00

NOT being a New Yorker, I obviously don't have a say in the matter. However, as an American I think that it's time to get over these "freedom tower" illusions and start re-building the original towers. How would East Tennesseeans like it if someone decided to take out the Smoky Mountains and replace it with a mole hill? Well, that's what's being proposed for the WTC site. That's just plain

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1116211472512178592005-05-15T22:30:00.000-04:002005-05-15T22:44:32.516-04:00

Ever have a nightmare that came true? Well one of mine did this past week. I'm not going to say what it is, but it's not good. Anyway, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I try to resolve the situation with God's help. Its obvious that the devil is out there and seeking anyone and everyone that he can take with him to the gates of hell, and this time he's decided to mess with my family

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1115220665970099642005-05-04T06:29:00.000-04:002005-05-04T11:31:28.986-04:00

I've grown to like blogging, but I've got some personal stuff to deal with and will probably only be "musing" once in a while for the next few (weeks/months/years/who knows). Anyway, just keep me in your thoughts & prayers. Thanks.--Note:The original opinions shown on this blog are mine unless quoted from someone else via "" marks and () showing source. Remember, these are only opinions and if

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1114654398696962412005-04-28T06:12:00.000-04:002005-04-30T13:03:46.450-04:00

Is it me? Or am I sounding like a broken record lately? The folks on the extreme right have fueled the fires of the extreme left and meanwhile the middle gets burned! I'd like to see what would happen if everyone would just take the time to realize that although they are sometimes right and sometimes wrong, that they have to live with other people who are just as right or wrong as they are. These

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1114473647419506142005-04-25T19:58:00.000-04:002005-04-25T20:00:47.420-04:00

Right now, I'd like you to keep your thoughts and prayers for our neighbors, Jack & Deb who were involved in a serious automobile accident this morning. Obviously, I'll be limited in terms of blogging for a few days. Thank-you.--Note:The original opinions shown on this blog are mine unless quoted from someone else via "" marks and () showing source. Remember, these are only opinions and if you

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1114361902212170462005-04-24T12:49:00.000-04:002005-04-24T12:59:24.843-04:00

After nearly 4 months of preparation, and literally weeks of actual input, I finally preached my first sermon yesterday. I have never felt so mentally and physically exhausted in all my life. I have newfound respect for all you pastors out there who do this week-in and week-out! And that doesn't include all the other work that they do.Being up there in the "minister's seat" for the first time was

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1114192684732894292005-04-22T13:52:00.000-04:002005-04-22T13:58:04.733-04:00

No, I'm not a preacher, if that's what you're going to say. I'm just a guy that happens to be giving a sermon this weekend. My normal job is fixing PC's, and I do find that very enjoyable. But preaching is something I've been looking forward to since I became an elder in my local church. I think it's because it gets me out of my comfort zone. I've been planning out this sermon since the beginning

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1113909277913396502005-04-19T07:12:00.000-04:002005-04-21T16:06:58.866-04:00

A buddy of mine and I were talking about the high cost of gasoline when he made the comment that "W has done nothing but pillage the country and sell it to the special interests". He was specifically talking ANWR and the rest of the US energy policy which basically encourages exploration and development, but does virtually nothing to curb pollution or encourage conservation.Now, drill in Alaska,

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1113518796924709232005-04-14T18:39:00.000-04:002005-04-14T18:46:36.926-04:00

After the day I've had (regular work and working on taxes!), I'm ready to just collapse! Can the folks in Washington make it any more difficult to get money from ordinary citizens, or for those same citizens to get their money back? I paid my fair share of taxes, contributed to the economy, volunteered a whole lot of my time and effort to causes I believe in and for what? 45,622 pages of code

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1112816340057940002005-04-11T06:18:00.000-04:002005-04-11T08:12:01.723-04:00

This past weekend, my wife and I went to see the exhibit "Ink and blood" in the OLD Knoxville Convention Center (basically it's now the basement of the Holiday Inn Express). Well, if you have the opportunity, you HAVE to see it! Just understanding what our fore-fathers did in order to bring the Bible to the masses makes me all the more grateful for their sacrifice (many actually gave their lives

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1112414437102284032005-04-01T22:01:00.000-05:002005-04-01T23:00:37.106-05:00

Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of HappinessCan someone please tell me what happened to these beliefs of the American Way? In the past 4 years, I've seen more done in an attempt to take away these truths than in the previous 30 of my life. I'll bet that almost everyone can think of some example of this. Anyway, what brought me to this is the fact that the extremes (both liberal and conservative, btw)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1112014900021951192005-03-28T06:55:00.000-05:002005-03-28T08:08:13.780-05:00

Ever wonder how hard it is be the Mayor, Governor or President?Well go to this link and find out how hard it is to craft a balanced budget. Well, I tried and gave up after 3 rounds. I thought it'd be easy, you know smooze a few legislators, submit a budget that people could live with and be the next President. Boy was I wrong! It is such a tightrope walk trying to balance the needs of your state

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1111879769366509742005-03-26T18:23:00.000-05:002005-03-26T18:50:10.756-05:00

We're out visiting our moderate friends (kindred spirits). When friends move away, even if it is only an hour, the time you spend with those friends becomes all the more precious. In the short time we've been here, we've discussed blogs, Terri S., politics, movies, VeggieTales and what to eat for dinner. We're having fun and enjoying our time togther. I am glad that I can take the time and just

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1111764376618194262005-03-25T09:59:00.000-05:002005-03-25T10:26:16.623-05:00

Yes, that's how I feel right now. There appears to be such a rush to get somewhere that people are willing to do just about anything to get to that next stoplight a few seconds in front of me. Now I drive a mid-sized SUV, and I drive typically no more than 5mph over the posted limit (at least within the town and county roads, when it comes to the interstate, now I have a totally different opinion

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1111675111139216002005-03-24T06:25:00.000-05:002005-03-24T09:38:31.143-05:00

This is a list I'd do this in a "Top 10" style, but I don't want to offend David Letterman (lol), so these are in no particular order.1. Improve relationship with community and neighborhoods2. Improve relationship with school board3. Improve relationship with Sheriff4. Improve relationship with County5. Improve relationship with Businesses6. Improve relationship with Rural/Metro7. Improve

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1111505490864775752005-03-23T05:20:00.000-05:002005-03-23T05:14:19.303-05:00

Well, Early Voting has started and I've already taken part of my civic duty. If you haven't, get out there and vote! You can vote at the Farragut Town Hall or the Knox County Election Commission until March 31st (with the exception of this Friday and Sunday). Or you can wait and vote on April 5th at Farragut High.Has the campaign for Mayor has taken a bitter turn from the incumbent's side (or is

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337738804893500751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621793.post-1111504266833991682005-03-22T06:10:00.000-05:002005-03-22T10:46:25.313-05:00

Well, welcome to my first blog. The purpose behind this blog is to just give y'all a peek inside my mind and the things that I think about during a "normal" day (if you can call me normal, that is--lol). Anyway, the reason I've started this is to vent my frustations or to rave at things I have found to be great while living in East Tennessee. Just remember, everything I say here is an OPINION,

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