Dumpster on display?

Why do some people who claim to be an artist make something that is such an eyesore? I am speaking of the "sculpture" that looks like a rusted out Dumpster in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Michigan and Military. Evidently some person pawned off the piece of metal as a work of art to put on the property as advertisement! I guess the hope is that some wealthy Moran would pay the 80, YES I SAID 80, thousand for it!!!

What has happened to us?

What has happened to America? It seems that all or most of the problems we have are caused by a lack of one or all of the labels below. It seems to be true what I heard from my parents years ago; 90% of work is done by 10% of our work force! No where is this more evident then in the automobile industry! I have heard and seen of workers taking items, and even almost building vehicles from parts that have been gotten but not paid for! To many people have the opinion that "if no one finds out it is OK"!! Now I know this happens in other industries but I am just speaking here by what I know first hand! When did it become the norm in this country to NOT do what is right, just what makes us money or some other gain?? Why is it that when we meet someone with good morals or integrity, we think is so unusual? From stealing pens at the office to stealing parts or tools at the plant to taking anything that does not belong to us; this now is the way allot of society operates!! I would think after the huge things that have happened with the economic system that people would change, that is truly my hope!!

Mosque at 9/11 site

Everyone else is airing their opinion, so I will too!! It is very insensitive to build on the site of the worse tragady of the decade! Particulary by the people that were responsibile for the deaths of over three thousand Americans! Islam means submission and thats just what the greedy contrators and even the president are doing...Submitting!!!

Nature- lovely, people- NOT SO MUCH!

Last week I spent a week on Lake Michigan. I was about 7 miles from Mackinaw city so I was out of the hustle and bustle of tourists. While the beach and the lake were beautiful, as soon as I went to anywhere near a group of people, trash started showing up!! Even at Wilderness state park on lake Michigan, campers do not respect nature. On the public beaches it is very sad to see how some people disrespect the land! When I go to Metro beach, it is one thing to see trash, but quite unexpected to see this on Lake Michigan!

We learn from each other!

I was watching one of my favorite shows Sunday, "Meet the press", and I must admit that I got extremely frustrated!! We are taught from an early age not to lie, but when I see politicians wobble on the truth, it gives me a huge sense of distrust! Why is it that it seems NOT a single person wants to be truthful. When asked a question, it seems common practice to always answer with a short story skirting the issue instead of saying yes or no!! There is only one answer to a question!!!

Exercise is saving my life!!

I truly believe that going to the gym on a regular basis is truthfully saving my life! Taking care of ones' body, either by going to a gym, or an at home routine is essential for good health! I have always worked out, usually at Ballys, which is the gym I go to. But starting in 2010, after two weeks of a hospital stay with pneumonia, I have really picked up the pace! After several major negative things in my life; lose of a spouse, being diagnosed with Ataxia, I have finally decided the old saying is true - "without your health your dead" or something like that!! For years I did not have much regard to the food I ate. Since Jan 8Th 2010 I have lost 40 pounds and kept it off. More importantly, I feel allot better then I have in a long time! Throughout my life I have tried and seen many diet plans that are touted as being the "best"! Truthfully the best exercise and diet plan is anything that works for you!! I am 60 and I would like to hear comments from anyone that has a story about exercise and diet and how you are changing your life!!

Extended unemployment - good or bad?

I always have thought that most things are black or white. But when it comes to extending unemployment benefits, I am not sure. On one hand, there are so many people that need it just to get by. On the other, I am sure this 2Nd or more extension, ( I forgot how many), for allot of people is an excuse not to look. Now I know the economy is bad, but I can't but think endless extensions are being taking advantage of by some people, probably more then we want to admit.