Be inspired!

It is my hope that the people who read my blog on a regular basis get some entertainment and enjoyment out of it. I think its great that anyone would be interested in my sometimes twisted mind, and the things I write. And if you don't like it, then you don't have to look. I always include a "let me know if you don't want to be notified" disclaimer when sending out notification, and so far, no one has. If you do, please let me down gently, and say something like "Wow, its really great and all but I am just way to busy with the Ant Farm and all.....
It is also my hope that some of you are inspired to create a blog of their own. Actually, a few folks already have. James, a former co-worker has The Agora, where he shares points of view and other stuff from his life. Check it out at http://jameshi5.blogspot.com/. Also, Cyndi, my brothers fiance has created Nothing comes to Mind, at http://halfblondehalfnot.blogspot.com/. Get busy Cyndi, I want to know what's goin on, even if it seems mundane to you! Put pictures of Darren on there if you have to, just no naked ones please! I stumbled on this one: http://adelaide-in-photos.blogspot.com/ which is pictures from Australia, and this one: http://g4aqbastro.blogspot.com/ that is about space.
I was inspired by my Brother in laws wife, Kristen (what does that make her, my Sister in law in law?) who has been blogging for 3 years now. I love reading what's going on in Tennessee with their ever growing family, and seeing pictures of their beautiful kids. Mike, when you gonna start one punk? You could call it "Throw it in the freezer". Inside joke, sorry.
Anyway, I even randomly peruse blogs by doing a keyword search, such as pimple or rug burn. You can find people that like bluegrass music, love gardening (marijuana) or do Restaurant reviews. The possibilities are endless, as thousands, possibly millions, of folks are blogging. Some are Political, some are Sports related, some are Comedy, and some like mine are pure Genius.
I have added more features as of late that are very cool. New are the playlist jukebox, where I selected 39 songs that I like. Also, the cheeky quote of the day. There are so many gadgets that you can put on your blog space, it is mind blowing. (kind of like a Dead concert on shrooms)
If you need help on how to start, set up an account with Google, and do a search for blogspot.com. There is a step by step guide, and I would suggest starting simple, and then add more stuff when you get comfortable. Its really very easy. As for my Parents, I'll come over and help you, my next day off from work.
I hope some of you will take up the mantle, and blog for the masses. Do it for yourself, do it for your friends, do it for your parole officer, or do it for your country, (unless you live in North Korea, that could be dangerous) just do it today. (tomorrow works too, but its Christmas, so have a Merry one)
As Always,
Faith, Hope & Love
RB~

Interesting Stuff....Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I am hoping and praying the new President and his Administration can live up to its many promises. Lord knows, the challenges are big, and it will take a wise man and a strong leader to get our country through these difficult times. I hope we all pray for his daily protection, and guidance. While I did not vote for him, he now has my full support as a citizen, and as a believer in God and the spiritual forces at work. This is the greatest country on God's green earth, and lets hope it stays that way. While concerned, and upset at alot of things that take place in the USA, I am still proud to be an American. That being said, check out some info that I stumbled across:

Some unreported stats about the 2008 election. Professor Joseph Olson of Hemline University School of Law, St. Paul , Minnesota , points out some interesting facts concerning the 2008 Presidential election:

-Number of States won by: Democrats: 20; Republicans: 30

-Square miles of land won by: Democrats: 580,000; Republicans: 2,427,000

-Population of counties won by: Democrats: 127 million; Republicans: 143 million

-Murder rate per 100,000 residents in counties won by: Democrats: 13.2; Republicans: 2.1

Professor Olson adds: "In aggregate, the map of the territory Republican won was mostly the land owned by the taxpaying citizens. Democrat territory mostly encompassed those citizens living in rented or government-owned tenements and living off various forms of government welfare..." Olson believes the United States is now somewhere between the "complacency and apathy" phase of Professor Tyler's definition of democracy, with some forty percent of the nation's population already having reached the "governmental dependency" phase.

Interesting.....and a little scary.

Here is hoping you and yours have a blessed Christmas season and a great New Year. God Bless America! Psalm 115:14, 15

"Jesus is the reason for the Season"

RB~