You probably know from reading this blog that I am searching out ways to spend a little time on myself. One of the ways I do that is by listening to podcasts after the boy kids are in bed each night. I’ve been listening to knitting podcasts off and on for a long time, but not too long ago, I decided to search the iTunes store for “history”. In truth, I wasn’t expecting very much, but I got a pleasant surprise. I’ve added several historical podcasts to my listening line-up, including Hardcore History, Journeys into American History, and the subject of this post, My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed the previous episode comparing Vietnam and Iraq, which I listened to while ripping stitches out of my quilt. ‘ve often said that you can’t truly understand current events without first getting a grip on the past, and this podcast can certainly help with that. I see that a new one came out on the 23rd. It’s about … oh, never mind, I’ll let him tell it:

There is very little celebration of the passing of a date Sept. 17, 2007: the belated Birthday of the Signing of the Constitution. And the Federal Convention that ended its business on Sept. 17, 1787.

It seems unfortunate, since we should be celebrating the people who gave us right to speech, right to assemble, right to bear arms, etc.

Except they didn’t. When the constitution was signed, these fellows voted down a Bill of Rights. It was only later, when the plan had to be sold to the state of Virginia, that a Bill of Rights was promised.

Yet, these fellows did create the Constitution, so they are Founding Fathers, correct?

That leads to a question. Who is a Founding Father? Common wisdom would say the Founding Fathers would be anyone who helped craft the Constitution. Yet famous names such as Tom Jefferson and John Adams were not there for the convention that met in 1787 in secret to craft a new government. George Washington was there, but as the chair he was silent while debate went on. Ben Franklin was there but as an aging celebrity he took a symbolic role and his ideas of having multiple Presidents or unpaid Federal officers would not be taken seriously.

Indeed the Constitution was created by little-known names like James Wilson, Charles Pickeney, Rufus King, and William Paterson.

We address the question of who is a founding father and how the Constitution was written, and where the Bill of Rights came from.

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics is a podcast that looks into the history behind the politics of today. The podcast can be found on iTunes or at (www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com)

Bruce has a soothing voice, and a quirky outlook. He brings a passion to a subject that many mistreat. Of course, it is a passion that I share. *grin* I guess this mean that you know what I’ll be doing tonight. Bruce Carlson and Brenda Dayne, I’ll be here around 9pm. We’ll have coffee and crocheting, ok?

One last thing–is it blasphemous if I crochet while listening to Cast-On?

Never underestimate your ideas without due consideration. The thing you need may be just what others are looking for as well. I’ve solved a problem, and when I have more details, I’ll share with you But for now—I am so excited!!

So, did I mention I went to Fort Caswell with the youth this weekend? Well, I did. I’ve posted embarrassing pictorial proof on other blogs. But what the heck, I have no issue with embarrassing myself here, too, so! Here ya go! Me!! In a tree!!!

Would you believe that even though I would climb a tree for them on a dare, they will not go play volleyball for me? Of course, the fact that they serve alcohol at the establishment where the tourney is being held did have something to do with the negative answer.

So, here we are, now either 4 days or 18 days from The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk/volleyball tournament. I still have exactly the same number of team members (that would be me, so let me add real quick, oh yes, one) and also exactly the same amount of funds raised (that would be, umm, $115).Things are not going real well for me here, are they? I sorta suck at this team captain business. I think the problem is my own ambivalence. It’s pretty hard to get other people excited when you just sorta stand there looking confused, ykwim? I’d love to tell you I have a plan, but I don’t. Except for the part where I know I absolutely cannot participate in a volleyball tournament alone, nor can I take the family vehicle to Myrtle Beach since it has to be at the ballgame, I am clueless.

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You’ve won $100,000 – but have to give it all away. To which charity or institution would you donate it?
What do you think is the most soothing sound?
Does time heal all wounds?

Oh, I’d give a good chunk of it to my church, for reasons I hope to be blogging about soon. You’ll have to be patient and know that if I could tell you, I would, and as soon as I am able, I’ll be shouting about it from my cyber roof-top.

Rain on the roof. Nothing else compares.

No. Absolutely not. Time dulls the pain of most of them, but some wounds just do not heal.

In my last post, I said I was considering changing venue for my The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, what with wanting to actually walk and all. Now, what I need to say here is that those of you who are considering donating, please don’t worry about the money. I never see it, it goes straight to the Alzheimer’s Association. I am lagging way behind on my fundraising, and I could seriously use the help.

Take a look at this screen shot, and you will see that it hasn’t changed since the first few days. In spite of the confusion here with my personal walk, it’s a fine cause, and your donation is tax deductible. You may have to pay taxes, but there’s no need to pay more than your share, right?

And, if you are still considering signing up to be a team captain, please hurry. Time is ticking by, and running out. In order to have time to raise funds and get a team together, you need to get on it.

As for me, still waiting to hear my dad’s work schedule. But when I know, you’ll know

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I was quiet today for a change, wasn’t I? I decided to get on my lesson plans and wipe them up before I did any blogging. And then I decided I’d break for a star-trek lunch with the fam, and then after I was done, we watched more of same. And it was fun. Even if I do have a smallish headache. And I am getting ready to go out and get a movie to watch tonight, along with food of the China Man, because really, everyone deserves a night off once in a while. Even me.

So, that’s where I’ve been: setting goals, and taking the steps to meet them. Did ya miss me?

Which, interestingly enough is the same number of WIPS I am trying to deal with, LOL! But I digress as usual. However, let me digress once again to say I think that must be a new blogging record. How many people do you know who can type a title, and immediately jump off on a rabbit trail? Surely, I excel at the finding of the rabbit trail. And also, I am a poet. Whoa, digression number three, and the post is barely 7 sentences long. Time to reel it back in. Ok, reeling. 41 days until I leave for VEGAS, ya’ll!

Vegas! And that means for the first time in many many years, I will have room-mates that I did not give birth to. Gosh. Ok. I am so sorry. I am sitting here giggling at my desk. I am not supposed to be doing that. I am supposed to be reviewing roomster.net, which I offered to do several weeks ago, and just heard back from yesterday. But I got the giggles instead. Somedays are like that.

Ok, back to roomster. The site is designed to allow people to find roomates. Like for apartments or houses. Not hotels. You can search by age, sex or zodiac sign. Yep, I said zodiac sign. And there are pictures of the potential roomies. Hmm. Ok, that’s about all I can tell you. You have to sign up for an account to find out about the available apartments/people and I am not willing to do that, being as I don’t need a roommate and all. But, they do have 992,661 available listings, so if you do need a roomie, this is the place to start looking.

We last talked on this subject several days ago, and I think it’s about time to wrap it up, don’t you? I compared goals and planes in part 2, and I’m going to do that today again.

Have you ever been on a flight that was diverted? You think you are going one place, and you end somewhere else entirely through no fault of your own. Maybe the weather was bad, or there was some kind of accident. Whatever the reason, you thought you were going to Maine, and so you packed sweatshirts and jeans, but you find yourself checking out the Orlando real estate, hot, sweaty, and wishing you had on shorts and a T-shirt.

In fact, sometimes where we end up is even a better place for us that where we intended to go. (Being a warm weather type person, I would definitely argue for Florida over Maine, LOL!) Sometimes our goals change, and that’s ok. By remaining flexible, we can achieve more, be more effective, and still maintain our drive and purpose. After all, the plane doesn’t falter when it changes direction, it doesn’t lose momentum, it just applies the power and thrust it already has in a new direction. Don’t be afraid to do that!

Okay, I’m cutting this short. I’ve set some goals totally unrelated to blogging and I need to finish the blogging so I can get to work on those. I’m not quite through yest, so there will be at least one more post in the series, hopefully soon, but we’ll see. In the meantime, I’m using this space to help someone with another goal. If you live in Florida, and you believe the people have the right to express their opinions, feel free to click the banner below.