March 13, 2010, my son participated in the Regional Wrestling Tournament in Nixa, MO in hopes to advance to the State Tournament in Columbia, MO on March 26.
However his dream for the state trip ended horrifically. My son started out great by quickly pinning his first opponent in the first period. He came off of the mat and looked up to the sky and told his Granpa, "that's one!" The passing of my father has been very hard on all of us, especially Ethan. Those two were like peas in a pod and Ethan was determined to keep his promise.
He walked out to the mat for his second match of the day with more confidence and swagger than I have ever seen him exhibit. His performance in the first period of the match matched his swagger before the match started. At the end of the first period, Ethan was winning 10-0. As the second period was about to begin Ethan's coach told him to defer the descision to his opponet. His opponet chose the nuetral postion which has both wrestlers standing up. As the period started you could tell Ethan was ultra aggressive and wanted to end the match. A rule of thumb in wrestling is that you never throw a head and arm takedown manuver unless you are losing and you need catch up points quickly or you need to pin your opponent to win. Well, Ethan throws the head and arm and quickly puts his opponent on his back. However, in doing so, Ethans foot was caught underneath both kids. Subsequently, Ethan broke his foot which led to him withdrawing from the tournament and not being able to advance to the state touney.
Ethan was more upset with himself that he would not be able to fulfill his promise to his grandpa. I told him that Grandpa was and will always be very proud of him.
Ethan guarantees a state championship next year.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Mom of Octuplets May Lose House
According to a story released by MSNBC, http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id Nadya Suleman is in the middle of forclosure proceedings on her home.
The story states the Nadya's father, Ed Suleman, was making the $4,000 a month lease payment and was supposed to make the balloon payment of $450,000 at the end of the lease. However, within the last few months, the payments have not been made.
Here's my question. Where is all the money that she has made since the birth of the octuplets? I know that she has had pretty much everything paid for by sponsors and corporations who followed her pregnancy, not to mention the television appearences and a movie/books deals. How is she not able to make the payments? Why isn't she responsible for the house? After all she knew what she was doing when she decided to take the fertility drugs and have 8 children on top of the children she already had.
Now I'm sure with all the media attention that this story has drawn, there will be someone who will bail her out. Maybe I need to get pregnant and have 8 kids and someone will pay my bills. Of course if I could get pregnant I would definately make enough money on the sheer shock to science that money would no longer be an issue.
I do feel bad for the little ones. But Nadya should have been more careful about her financial situation. This is another fine example of someone who has semi celebrity status and cannot control her money. She should have been thinking of her family. Like my late father always said, "save some for a rainy day." I bet it's pouring on Nadya.
The story states the Nadya's father, Ed Suleman, was making the $4,000 a month lease payment and was supposed to make the balloon payment of $450,000 at the end of the lease. However, within the last few months, the payments have not been made.
Here's my question. Where is all the money that she has made since the birth of the octuplets? I know that she has had pretty much everything paid for by sponsors and corporations who followed her pregnancy, not to mention the television appearences and a movie/books deals. How is she not able to make the payments? Why isn't she responsible for the house? After all she knew what she was doing when she decided to take the fertility drugs and have 8 children on top of the children she already had.
Now I'm sure with all the media attention that this story has drawn, there will be someone who will bail her out. Maybe I need to get pregnant and have 8 kids and someone will pay my bills. Of course if I could get pregnant I would definately make enough money on the sheer shock to science that money would no longer be an issue.
I do feel bad for the little ones. But Nadya should have been more careful about her financial situation. This is another fine example of someone who has semi celebrity status and cannot control her money. She should have been thinking of her family. Like my late father always said, "save some for a rainy day." I bet it's pouring on Nadya.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Rough Week
This week has been one of the most difficult weeks that I have had to deal with since the death of my father. My brother and I finished getting all of our Dad's affairs in order and with that we also executed father's will.
I am still struggling with the death of my father. He was always the one that I could turn to in a crisis for advice. When we sat down with my Dad's attorney on Monday, I could not help but to think back to when he taught me how to catch a ball. I was very young and I cannot really explain as to why I can remember that particular memory, but it came back to me, in that moment, in vivid detail. After the reading of the will I went to my son's school and took him out early. He was really shocked that I picked him up early because that is something that I really don't do.
We proceeded to go to the park and when we arrived I pulled our basball equipment out of the vehicle. We put our gloves on simply played catch. No words were really spoken to each other. We both just soaked in the moment and ejoyed the game of catch. As we were putting up our gear I grabbed my son and gave him a big hug. Now, usually this embarasses him to the point that he would rather die that get a hug from his dad, but this time I think he knew that the hug was something far more than just a gesture of affection. As we were hugging my son whispered in my ear, "I miss Grandpa too!" At that point I just lost all control of my emotions and we both cried as we sat in the vehicle at the park.
Before leaving the park we recited the Lord's Prayer and prayed for my Dad. That was also the first time that my son and I actually prayed together. I will never forget this moment in time and I hope that my son doesn't either.
This weekend my son will be wrestling in the Regional Tournament in Nixa, MO. I know that my Dad will be watching over us and cheering for Ethan each and every time he takes to the mat. Ethan says that he is not only wrestling for him and his team, but for Grandpa too.
I am still struggling with the death of my father. He was always the one that I could turn to in a crisis for advice. When we sat down with my Dad's attorney on Monday, I could not help but to think back to when he taught me how to catch a ball. I was very young and I cannot really explain as to why I can remember that particular memory, but it came back to me, in that moment, in vivid detail. After the reading of the will I went to my son's school and took him out early. He was really shocked that I picked him up early because that is something that I really don't do.
We proceeded to go to the park and when we arrived I pulled our basball equipment out of the vehicle. We put our gloves on simply played catch. No words were really spoken to each other. We both just soaked in the moment and ejoyed the game of catch. As we were putting up our gear I grabbed my son and gave him a big hug. Now, usually this embarasses him to the point that he would rather die that get a hug from his dad, but this time I think he knew that the hug was something far more than just a gesture of affection. As we were hugging my son whispered in my ear, "I miss Grandpa too!" At that point I just lost all control of my emotions and we both cried as we sat in the vehicle at the park.
Before leaving the park we recited the Lord's Prayer and prayed for my Dad. That was also the first time that my son and I actually prayed together. I will never forget this moment in time and I hope that my son doesn't either.
This weekend my son will be wrestling in the Regional Tournament in Nixa, MO. I know that my Dad will be watching over us and cheering for Ethan each and every time he takes to the mat. Ethan says that he is not only wrestling for him and his team, but for Grandpa too.
Big Love: The Different Kinds of Polyamory
Hold onto your socks ladies and gentlemen, here is anothor blog about sex. In a story released by Fox News, http://www.foxnews.com/story, polyamory relationships are starting to save marriages.
Now to get started let's get some basic definations. According to Penthouse Magazine (this magazine was linked to the story, I in no way read or look at this publication), polyamory is defined as having multiple intimate relationships simultaneously with full consent.
How in the world are these types of relationships saving marriages? The answer is quite simple. According to the article, these types of relationships are working within marriages because both parties in the marriage have full knowledge of the others potential endeavors. Polyamory relationships and open relationships (as defined also by Penthouse Magazine as when a couple agree that each partner can have a romantic relationship outside the marriage or dating situation) are one and the same.
I was just appalled when I read this story. These types of relationships, in my opinion are destroying the whole idea of the institution of marriage. To me marriage vows are a vow that you are not only giving to your spouse, but the vow is also givin to God. How can someone say "forsaken of all others" if they just intend on breaking that vow, to God, to be with someone else?
The article even goes on to suggest that these kinds of polyamory relationships are not cheating since both parties know what is happening and that there is no sort of deception. Please, has the American idea of morality disappeared? I would hope not. Without morals the institution of marriage should just be done and over with. I mean if you plan on being with someone else then you should not get married. I know I would not want my wife to come home to me after she had been with another man and then crawl into bed with me.
Now to get started let's get some basic definations. According to Penthouse Magazine (this magazine was linked to the story, I in no way read or look at this publication), polyamory is defined as having multiple intimate relationships simultaneously with full consent.
How in the world are these types of relationships saving marriages? The answer is quite simple. According to the article, these types of relationships are working within marriages because both parties in the marriage have full knowledge of the others potential endeavors. Polyamory relationships and open relationships (as defined also by Penthouse Magazine as when a couple agree that each partner can have a romantic relationship outside the marriage or dating situation) are one and the same.
I was just appalled when I read this story. These types of relationships, in my opinion are destroying the whole idea of the institution of marriage. To me marriage vows are a vow that you are not only giving to your spouse, but the vow is also givin to God. How can someone say "forsaken of all others" if they just intend on breaking that vow, to God, to be with someone else?
The article even goes on to suggest that these kinds of polyamory relationships are not cheating since both parties know what is happening and that there is no sort of deception. Please, has the American idea of morality disappeared? I would hope not. Without morals the institution of marriage should just be done and over with. I mean if you plan on being with someone else then you should not get married. I know I would not want my wife to come home to me after she had been with another man and then crawl into bed with me.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Lawmakers asking for Charges To Be Dropped Against 3 Navy SEALS
According to a report released by Fox News, www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03/04/gop-lawmakers-seek-exoneration-seals-accused-abusing-terror-suspect/, 3 members of the elite U.S. Navy Seals have been brought up on charges steming from an arrest of an Al Queda terror suspect who killed and burned 4 contractors that were working in Iraq.
The Seals, Special Warfare Operators 2nd Class Matt McCabe and Jonathon Keefe are facing charges of assualt, dereliction of duty, and making false statements. Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Hueartas is facing charges of dereliction of duty, making false statements, and impeding an offical investigation.
Approximately 40 members of Congress have signed a petition demanding that the Department of the Navy to immediatley drop all the charges against these operators.
Ladies and gentlemen, I cannot believe that these operators were even charged with a crime. How in the world is this terror suspect even given the right to even receive any kind mercy. Did this terror suspect give any type of mercy when to the 4 kidnapped Blackwater Contrators. Did this terror suspect give the mercy to the contractors when he murdered them, then burned their bodies, then hung them from a bridge? Hell no he didn't and yet because he received a "fat" lip from the Seals, that the Seals are the ones who are now in trouble. What the hell is going on with our military? Have they forgotten already what these pieces of fecal matter did to us on 9/11? Has our military forgotten what their own soldiers are currently doing over there right now?
When I read this story all I could do was feel absolute outrage. Especially being a former U.S. Marine, it made me even more sick to my stomach to learn that the Department of the Navy were the ones who filed the charges. These special operators are the elite of the elite. Let them go and let them do the jobs that they are trained to do. Does every soldier fighting and dying over there need to worry every time that they come into contact with the enemy that they should'nt lay hands on the terrorist? If they do that then America better start producing more body bags because our country will need them to carry off all the innocent people that will be killed by these terrorist.
In my most humblest of opinions, that terror suspect should count his lucky stars that these operators just didn't kill him on sight.
The Seals, Special Warfare Operators 2nd Class Matt McCabe and Jonathon Keefe are facing charges of assualt, dereliction of duty, and making false statements. Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Hueartas is facing charges of dereliction of duty, making false statements, and impeding an offical investigation.
Approximately 40 members of Congress have signed a petition demanding that the Department of the Navy to immediatley drop all the charges against these operators.
Ladies and gentlemen, I cannot believe that these operators were even charged with a crime. How in the world is this terror suspect even given the right to even receive any kind mercy. Did this terror suspect give any type of mercy when to the 4 kidnapped Blackwater Contrators. Did this terror suspect give the mercy to the contractors when he murdered them, then burned their bodies, then hung them from a bridge? Hell no he didn't and yet because he received a "fat" lip from the Seals, that the Seals are the ones who are now in trouble. What the hell is going on with our military? Have they forgotten already what these pieces of fecal matter did to us on 9/11? Has our military forgotten what their own soldiers are currently doing over there right now?
When I read this story all I could do was feel absolute outrage. Especially being a former U.S. Marine, it made me even more sick to my stomach to learn that the Department of the Navy were the ones who filed the charges. These special operators are the elite of the elite. Let them go and let them do the jobs that they are trained to do. Does every soldier fighting and dying over there need to worry every time that they come into contact with the enemy that they should'nt lay hands on the terrorist? If they do that then America better start producing more body bags because our country will need them to carry off all the innocent people that will be killed by these terrorist.
In my most humblest of opinions, that terror suspect should count his lucky stars that these operators just didn't kill him on sight.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Observation of Humans is the Best Entertainment
This past weekend I had my boy at a wrestling tournament in St. Joseph, MO. It was the biggest tournament that he was going to wrestle in and the excitement was high. As my boy began his third match of the day I began to really take notice of the people in my area.
First as I was trying to record his third match, a woman who was sitting in front of me noticed the type of camera that I was using and began to ask me questions about it. Questions like, do you like the camera, is it easy to use, was it cost feesible? Of course while I was taping, I kept telling myself, "is this lady for real, I mean she can clearly see that I am trying to concentrate on taping Ethan's match." Now I did the polite thing and just told her that the camera was great and that I am really pleased about the product. Now, you would think that would have been enough to please the woman, but no. She then started to talk about her own son's mathces and how the referee's were screwing over her son. Keep in mind I am still recording. I am still trying to be very polite, because I don't want anyone who will watch the tape to hear me say to the woman to shut the hell up. Though I was very tempted I was still very polite.
After my son pinned his opponet, I turned the camera off. The lady thanked me for speaking to her and wished my boy luck for the rest of the tournament.
Now, as I was walking back up to my seat after Ethan's match, I quickly turned and watched the very same woman start to talk to another person who was trying to tape their son's match. I just shook my head and just laughed. You could tell that the woman who was taping her son's match was getting very irritated. Finally it appeared that the woman who was doing the taping had put up with enough. I cannot quote what was said because I was to far away to hear the conversation, but the lady who was talking to the the woman who was taping quickly got up and stomped off away from the area. All I could was just laugh. Being at that tournament was almost as good as being at Wal-Mart.
First as I was trying to record his third match, a woman who was sitting in front of me noticed the type of camera that I was using and began to ask me questions about it. Questions like, do you like the camera, is it easy to use, was it cost feesible? Of course while I was taping, I kept telling myself, "is this lady for real, I mean she can clearly see that I am trying to concentrate on taping Ethan's match." Now I did the polite thing and just told her that the camera was great and that I am really pleased about the product. Now, you would think that would have been enough to please the woman, but no. She then started to talk about her own son's mathces and how the referee's were screwing over her son. Keep in mind I am still recording. I am still trying to be very polite, because I don't want anyone who will watch the tape to hear me say to the woman to shut the hell up. Though I was very tempted I was still very polite.
After my son pinned his opponet, I turned the camera off. The lady thanked me for speaking to her and wished my boy luck for the rest of the tournament.
Now, as I was walking back up to my seat after Ethan's match, I quickly turned and watched the very same woman start to talk to another person who was trying to tape their son's match. I just shook my head and just laughed. You could tell that the woman who was taping her son's match was getting very irritated. Finally it appeared that the woman who was doing the taping had put up with enough. I cannot quote what was said because I was to far away to hear the conversation, but the lady who was talking to the the woman who was taping quickly got up and stomped off away from the area. All I could was just laugh. Being at that tournament was almost as good as being at Wal-Mart.
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