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From the archives, here is a funny conversation that I was part of some years ago whilst job hunting.  <<phone rings>> Recruiter: "Hi. I am calling about the job you applied to." Me: "Good morning. I have applied to several positions. Which one are you referencing?" Recruiter: "Well, if you are applying to multiple positions, then that shows a lack of commitment, and our company really doesn't like that." Me: "Well, if you don't know who you work for, nor what job you have available, I most certainly do not want to work there. That's a major red flag." Recruiter: <<radio silence>> Me: "Have a great day!"  <<hangs up>> The rare jobs like this, that do not tell you the position, remind me of the little girl in 3rd grade that proudly exclaims, as if it were some sort of flex, "well, if you don't know, then I am not going to tell you." And, just like that little girl, it means th...

This past Sunday, there was an attempted mass shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. Lakewood Church is known for being the home church of Joel Osteen.  Facts can be difficult to obtain early on, so I generally avoid forming opinions on situations such as this until at least three days have passed. Much gets circulated, and that includes less than reliable information. Here are some early observations, and I have included a comment about whether each fact is typical, or atypical in parentheses; and a short elaboration on each factor.  The Shooter was a middle-aged transgender person (typical).  97% of mass shooters are male. On this blog, Trannies are treated as male - so they can be privileged. Recent trannies who have conducted or attempted mass casualty events: Lakewood (this one) Iowa High School Nashville Covenant Colorado Springs Denver Aberdeen The shooter was known to Law Enforcement Multiple arrests. Also, neighbors to the church had been raising alarms over...

Setting: I was sitting in high school, Algebra II class. The teacher, who was a talented teacher of math, needed some tape - the purpose of which I do not recall. As he picked up his tape dispenser, something caught his eye... Upon further investigation, he popped open a panel on the body of the dispenser, and made a realization. He exclaimed "some dummy filled this with sand. Of all the pranks!" And he proceeded to dump the sand into the nearest wastebasket. He popped the panel back onto the dispenser, and went to set it down.  Then he realized... "Oh, maybe that was what gave it some weight," he said as he gestured with the dispenser, realizing how light it was now.  We all had a good chuckle.  And I learned that day that sand is put inside tape dispensers to give them a little weight.  

Some time back, while researching for another post, I came across a fact that I found interesting. First some of the back-story: As has been mentioned countless times on this blog, I worked for a major car rental chain right out of college. My experience was standard, based upon the sharing of tales with others whom have also worked for this chain (there's a whole Facebook group that proves this). And, it was a good learning experience. Naturally, not all of it was good - there have been negative things about every employer I've ever had.  One of those negative things was my 3rd manager at this company. I was at the same location where I started, and six months later, we were on our 3rd manager - the previous two having been promoted. While we got along, I noticed at the next payday that my check was surprisingly low.  For context, we worked an average of 55-60 hours per week, and I was paid overtime for hours worked over 40 in a week.  Well, my paycheck was seriously sho...

A reader wrote in and said that this blog is "too negative." Well, if you think honest assessments are negative, then who am I to argue? Nevertheless, the Bible states in Proverbs 15:31: "One who listens to live-giving rebukes (we might call that "constructive criticism") will be at home among the wise." Therefore, in an effort to be wise, if a potentially "negative" post, tale, story, etc. needs to be published, I will also offer a positive one in return. Stay tuned this week for more. 

Yesterday, this blog discussed how #LibNuts know so much that isn't so. Today, they have jokes.  " Thoughts and Prayers Tax’ bill filed in Tennessee legislature " Joke #1 - #LibNuts make fun of people who offer up thoughts and prayers when there is a tragedy. It's a shame. And it is natural, because #LibNuts would not offer prayers for those affected, nor positive thoughts.  From the article:  Rep. Bo Mitchell (D-Nashville) filed HB 2193, which would impose a new 15% tax on the retail sale of all firearms in Tennessee.  ... When crafting the legislation, Mitchell said the 15% figure included came directly from an assault-style rifle: the AR-15. “Tongue in cheek, I made it AR-15 percent,” he said. “I call it the ‘Thoughts and Prayers Tax.’ Joke #2 - an "AR-15% tax. Joy.    Also from the article: Mitchell asked all responsible gun owners in the state to contact their legislators to show support for safe storage laws, a red flag law and an assault weapons ba...

“The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they’re ignorant. It’s just that they know so much that isn’t so.” ― Ronald Reagan Many times, the things they know that aren't so, is because they intentionally misrepresent things. Problem is: it is very hard to tell which one sometimes.  Recently, my friend posted on a "Hip" page on social media a link to Patriot Training. I did not ask him to do this. In fact, I did not learn of the post until 10 hours later. Here is the post:  Because Blogger deletes photos for unknown reasons, here is my friend's text: If you are interested in weapons training, I highly recommend Patriot Training!! Amazing instructor!! Locally owned!! Here’s the link: https://patriottraining.info Since the full text is not visible as the picture is cut off, here is a screenshot from that part of the Patriot Training website: The segment reads: Patriot Training is a civilian firearms training academy. THE RIFLE At Patriot Training, we specialize...