THIS is what I've been trying to say ...

"You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom.  What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else.  When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is about the end of any nation. 

You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it."

~~~ The late Dr. Adrian Rogers , 1931 to 2005 ~~~ 

And from me: The government is incapable of making the poor richer but very skilled at making the rich poorer. A lousy way to close the gap between rich and poor.

Trip to Victoria for Jamie's funeral

Another favorite picture

Here is the link that describes the above hug: http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/05/06/loc_moment06.html

My favorite picture of George W Bush

This moment defines his presidency. After 9-11, he stood in front of the world. He was saying: We are here. We don't back down. We aren't afraid of you.

Inauguration_Day

The first is a current picture of George W Bush. the 2nd is a picture of him at ground zero a couple of days after 9-11. Let no one doubt the sacrifice he has made and the toll it has taken.

I missed George W Bush leaving DC and getting on the helicopter. In a moment that would make him proud, I was taking an order on the phone. In a moment that would make President Obama proud, it was an order from MIT, so the money will ultimately come from my wallet.

Death Notice for Jamie Jackson

JACKSON, Jamie Donald Stanley Born September 10, 1989. Died suddenly in a motor vehicle accident January 03, 2009. Jamie was the much loved son of Donald and Gail Jackson and brother and best friend of younger sister Kelsie. He was born, raised and attended school in the Westshore area. As a young boy Jamie was active in local Karate and Lacrosse associations. He was a fine young boy in the process of growing into a fine young man. Jamie leaves to mourn, his grandparents Don and Margaret Jackson and Beverly Duncan of the local area, aunts and uncles Debbie, Gary, Alan and Christina of Victoria, Drew of Vancouver, Steven and Barbara and Brian of Edmonton, Alberta, cousins Shaun, Caitlin and Joshua of Victoria, best buds Cody and Daryl, countless relatives in California and overseas, and many friends and co-workers here. The family would like to thank friends and neighbours for all of their love and support through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the SPCA A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at 2:00 pm Monday January 12th, 2009 at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 4725 Falaise Drive in the Royal Oak. 520534

I am leaving on Sunday to be at the funeral on Monday; returning home Wednesday evening. - Anne

Sad News

We found out over the weekend that a relative, Jamie Jackson, of Vancover Island Canada was killed in a car accident.

For simplicity, I have always described him as my cousin's son, but in reality he was my cousin's grandson (due to the largeness of my mother's family, there is much overlap in generations).

He was a funny, funny kid ... much like his father Donald as a teenager. Jamie stayed with us for a couple of days when we were at Lake Shawnigan and he kept us all laughing. Here is the link to the article describing the accident.

http://www.timescolonist.com/Langford+teen+killed+head+crash/1141794/story.html