US Capital Tour With David Barton
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Linda's Health Update
Linda made it back to St. Louis early Saturday, morning at 12:15 a.m. on August 11th. This was after a three hour delay in Beirut caused her to miss her connecting flight in Brussels. United last flight out for the day was at noon!!! Since the airlines do not pay for anything, Linda had to spend the night in a hotel she found and try to get whatever meals she could. What a nightmare!!! She finally made it to Washington, DC. Of course, her flight from there was delayed twice!! But, Linda did finally make it back home.
Unfortunately, her luggage never made it back with her. For all we know, it is still circulating the earth somewhere. The bad thing was that her luggage was a duffel bag we borrowed from Donnie in which we packed three expensive Rick Steve's' bags. It also had most of Linda's medications and good cloths, jewelry, and iPhone and Kindle adapters.Who knows what else was in there. I am sure Linda will remember plenty of stuff over the next 3-6 months.
Linda felt terrible when she got home. She has been trying to rest and relax and try to feel better. So, needless-to-say, her first trip was to the doctor where she got three new prescriptions. She was able to make it to church on Sunday. Then, Tuesday, it was to the eye doctor where she found out she has two lesions on her eye. So, she ordered another four medications to help build her body back up. She has a follow-up appointment for later.
Thursday, it was off to the chiropractor. Of course, then, there were at least two more recommendations for more medications. Linda goes back to the chiropractor again on Monday for another treatment. Then, of course, she will need to go shopping to replace the stuff that she lost in her luggage. She completed her baggage claim form and that is in the mail. But, we will never get anywhere near the money we need to replace all the stuff that got lost.
So, that is all the good news from here. The good news is that Linda is very thankful for some small thinks that we take for granted like fresh water from the tab, ice cubes, and air-conditioning that works without you having to worry about the electricity going off. I think she also appreciates a stove and oven that you don't need to light every time you use it.
Yes, we folks in America are truly blessed! We have so many simple, yet wonderful things that we too often take for granted.
Unfortunately, her luggage never made it back with her. For all we know, it is still circulating the earth somewhere. The bad thing was that her luggage was a duffel bag we borrowed from Donnie in which we packed three expensive Rick Steve's' bags. It also had most of Linda's medications and good cloths, jewelry, and iPhone and Kindle adapters.Who knows what else was in there. I am sure Linda will remember plenty of stuff over the next 3-6 months.
Linda felt terrible when she got home. She has been trying to rest and relax and try to feel better. So, needless-to-say, her first trip was to the doctor where she got three new prescriptions. She was able to make it to church on Sunday. Then, Tuesday, it was to the eye doctor where she found out she has two lesions on her eye. So, she ordered another four medications to help build her body back up. She has a follow-up appointment for later.
Thursday, it was off to the chiropractor. Of course, then, there were at least two more recommendations for more medications. Linda goes back to the chiropractor again on Monday for another treatment. Then, of course, she will need to go shopping to replace the stuff that she lost in her luggage. She completed her baggage claim form and that is in the mail. But, we will never get anywhere near the money we need to replace all the stuff that got lost.
So, that is all the good news from here. The good news is that Linda is very thankful for some small thinks that we take for granted like fresh water from the tab, ice cubes, and air-conditioning that works without you having to worry about the electricity going off. I think she also appreciates a stove and oven that you don't need to light every time you use it.
Yes, we folks in America are truly blessed! We have so many simple, yet wonderful things that we too often take for granted.
The
New, New Math
I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried... Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1960s:
1. Teaching Math In 1960s (when I was in school)
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?
2. Teaching Math In 1970s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
3. Teaching Math In 1980s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit ? Yes or No
4. Teaching Math In 1990s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
5. Teaching Math In 2000s
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's ok).
I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried... Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1960s:
1. Teaching Math In 1960s (when I was in school)
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?
2. Teaching Math In 1970s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
3. Teaching Math In 1980s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit ? Yes or No
4. Teaching Math In 1990s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
5. Teaching Math In 2000s
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's ok).
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
The Living Bible
His name is Tim. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it,
jeans, and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire
four years of college.
He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright. He became a
Christian while attending college.
Across the street from the campus is a well-dressed, very conservative
church. They want to develop a ministry to the students but are not
sure how to go about it..
One day Tim decides to go there. He walks in with no shoes, jeans, his
T-shirt, and wild hair. The service has already started and so Tim
starts down the aisle looking for a seat.
The church is completely packed and he can't find a seat.
By now, people are really looking a bit uncomfortable,
but no one says anything.
Tim gets closer and closer and closer to the pulpit, and when he
realizes there are no seats, he just squats down right on the carpet.
By now the people are really uptight, and the tension in the air is thick.
About this time, the minister realizes that from way at the back of the
church, a deacon is slowly making his way toward Tim.
Now the deacon is in his eighties, has silver-gray hair, and a
three-piece suit. A godly man, very elegant, very dignified, very
courtly. He walks with a cane and, as he starts walking toward this boy,
everyone is saying to themselves that you can't blame him for what he's going to do.
How can you expect a man of his age and of his background to understand some college kid on the floor?
It takes a long time for the man to reach the boy.
The church is utterly silent except for the clicking of the man's cane.
All eyes are focused on him. You can't even hear anyone breathing.
The minister can't even preach the sermon until the deacon does what he has to do.
And now they see this elderly man drop his cane on the floor. With
great difficulty, he lowers himself and sits down next to Tim and
worships with him so he won't be alone.
Everyone chokes up with emotion...
When the minister gains control, he says,
'What I'm about to preach, you will never remember. What you have just seen, you will never forget.'
'Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some people will ever read!'
jeans, and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire
four years of college.
He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright. He became a
Christian while attending college.
Across the street from the campus is a well-dressed, very conservative
church. They want to develop a ministry to the students but are not
sure how to go about it..
One day Tim decides to go there. He walks in with no shoes, jeans, his
T-shirt, and wild hair. The service has already started and so Tim
starts down the aisle looking for a seat.
The church is completely packed and he can't find a seat.
By now, people are really looking a bit uncomfortable,
but no one says anything.
Tim gets closer and closer and closer to the pulpit, and when he
realizes there are no seats, he just squats down right on the carpet.
By now the people are really uptight, and the tension in the air is thick.
About this time, the minister realizes that from way at the back of the
church, a deacon is slowly making his way toward Tim.
Now the deacon is in his eighties, has silver-gray hair, and a
three-piece suit. A godly man, very elegant, very dignified, very
courtly. He walks with a cane and, as he starts walking toward this boy,
everyone is saying to themselves that you can't blame him for what he's going to do.
How can you expect a man of his age and of his background to understand some college kid on the floor?
It takes a long time for the man to reach the boy.
The church is utterly silent except for the clicking of the man's cane.
All eyes are focused on him. You can't even hear anyone breathing.
The minister can't even preach the sermon until the deacon does what he has to do.
And now they see this elderly man drop his cane on the floor. With
great difficulty, he lowers himself and sits down next to Tim and
worships with him so he won't be alone.
Everyone chokes up with emotion...
When the minister gains control, he says,
'What I'm about to preach, you will never remember. What you have just seen, you will never forget.'
'Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some people will ever read!'
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
A COWBOY TOMBSTONE
A COWBOY TOMBSTONE:
Here are the Five Rules for Men to Follow for a Happy Life that Russell J. Larsen had inscribed on his headstone in Logan, Utah.
He died not knowing
that he would win the 'Coolest Headstone' contest.
FIVE RULES FOR MEN TO FOLLOW FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
FIVE RULES FOR MEN TO FOLLOW FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
1. It's important to have a woman who helps at home, cooks from time to time, cleans up, and has a job.
2. It's important to have a woman who can make you laugh.
3. It's important to have a woman who you can trust, and doesn't lie to you.
4. It's important to have a woman who is good in bed, and likes to be with you.
5. It's very, very important that these four women do not know each other or you could end up dead like me.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
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