I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. — Thomas Paine
30 Days of the Founding Fathers – Day 14
Posted by daddybear71 on June 17, 2012
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Today’s Earworm
Posted by daddybear71 on June 17, 2012
https://daddybearsden.com/2012/06/17/todays-earworm-171/
I’m so proud
Boo’s first bowcaster
Posted by daddybear71 on June 16, 2012
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Thought for the Morning
This morning, for the first time in my life, I had to explain to a child that it was not necessary to flush the portapotty. After 20 years of raising kids, Boo finally found something new.
Posted by daddybear71 on June 16, 2012
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30 Days of the Founding Fathers – Day 13
I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power, than by violent and sudden usurpations — James Madison
My Take – Our freedoms have been bled from us drop by drop, usually as a result of us clamoring for someone to do something to make our lives better. This creeping tyranny has made it comfortable to just let go and enjoy the lack of responsibility for ourselves that comes with giving those who know better the power to take care of us. The challenge is going to be convincing more and more people that not only should they take back the reins of their lives, but that it is impossible for the government to provide for them indefinitely.
Posted by daddybear71 on June 16, 2012
https://daddybearsden.com/2012/06/16/30-days-of-the-founding-fathers-day-13/
Thought for the Day
When you own a Siamese cat, you have to remember these facts:
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50% of the time, the cat will have no interest in you, whether or not they are conscious.
30% of the time, they will demand your attention. Maybe they’re hungry, or need body warmth, or just need an itch scratched, but it is not about you.
20% of the time, they will pay attention to you. Of course they will do it because they see you as prey, but you should take what you can get.
Posted by daddybear71 on June 15, 2012
https://daddybearsden.com/2012/06/15/thought-for-the-day-149/
Blogs Roundup
- Jay is having trouble figuring out a problem I wish I had. As the supply of affordable old guns that don’t need restoration dwindles and we get down to restored barreled receivers for Garands, M-1 Carbines, and 1903’s, I’m guessing that a lot of “Restore it to semi-original state or put modern accessories on it?” questions will be asked.
- Robb has some excellent news! There’s nothing worse than having a sick child, and I’m glad Robb’s daughter is doing better. Here’s hoping she continues to improve.
- LabRat is re-learning a skill I never mastered in the first place. Honestly, outgrowing all of the rental skates at the rink by the time I was 13 made roller skating one of those things that I just never got around to learning.
- Cool Tools highlights a book that I really need. I spend more time remind myself that a 2×4 isn’t 2 by 4 anymore.
- John Lilyea sums up my feelings exactly. I saw two guys in my career get busted and busted hard for doing stupid crap, and they never acted as inappropriately as with Johnson did. He ought to have been busted to the lowest enlisted grade and made to clean field latrines at Fort Polk for a few summers.
- Uncle Jay is my new hero.
Posted by daddybear71 on June 15, 2012
https://daddybearsden.com/2012/06/15/blogs-roundup-13/
Today’s Earworm
I’m in a bit of a strange mood, if you can’t tell.
Posted by daddybear71 on June 15, 2012
https://daddybearsden.com/2012/06/15/todays-earworm-172/
30 Days of the Founding Fathers – Day 12
As to the history of the revolution, my ideas may be peculiar, perhaps singular. What do we mean by the Revolution? The war? That was no part of the revolution; it was only an effect and consequence of it. The revolution was in the minds of the people, and this was effected from 1760–1775, in the course of fifteen years, before a drop of blood was shed at Lexington. — John Adams
My Take – Our revolution, our fight for liberty, did not end in 1783. Every day that we get up and enjoy our freedoms we continue the revolution. Every time we teach a child to read and understand her rights and responsibilities as a citizen, we continue our revolution. Every time someone in a far-flung corner of the globe walks into a consulate and applies for an immigration visa, our revolution continues. Shame on the generation that stops the revolution and slides into slavery.
Posted by daddybear71 on June 15, 2012
https://daddybearsden.com/2012/06/15/30-days-of-the-founding-fathers-day-12/
Yesterday’s Earworm
Sorry, but I forgot to get this Flag Day earworm up, and the day got away from me.
Posted by daddybear71 on June 15, 2012
https://daddybearsden.com/2012/06/15/yesterdays-earworm/
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