Spoiled Brats

 It's pathetic how seemingly educated men can turn into spoiled brats. Watching this Iran "war" continue is like watching a sandbox full of naughty boys not getting what they want then throwing sand at one another. As soon as they get sand in their underwear, they get irritated and continue on with their idiocy. It amazes me how dumb some people can be.

Only this is a lot more serious, as the collateral damage continues to escalate, we lose more lives, economies struggle, and politicians do nothing. Rather than spending billions of dollars on weaponry, how about spending our hard-earned tax dollars on cancer research, and health care insurance for everyone?!

As for you Mr. Trump, you can't even keep the reflection pool clean. 

   

Primary Elections: Or Horse Pucky as Usual

New York State just had their primary election for NY Congressional District 25. I cannot vote in any primary election because New York state does not have open primaries. I refuse to register with any party because I vote for the person, not the party. To reiterate, I cannot vote in any primary election whether Democrat or Republican in the State of New York. This makes me very angry. It's undemocratic, skews the electorate, and robs people of their freedom of choice. 

Voting for our state and congressional representatives is a crucial voting right for all of us. How can closed voting (which is really what this is) be representative of the needs of our local community in a county or district? To top it off, our county and state officials wonder why there is low voter turnout. 

I think there needs to be a law in all states requiring open primaries for congressional and state offices. There are 14 other states whose laws require open primaries for both state and congressional positions. If they can do it why can't New York State?!

As a New York State tax paying citizen, I give the Horse Pucky Award to the state of New York for undemocratic primary practices, and very questionable political motives.  

   

The Joy of Great Grandchildren

 

There is nothing like a little boy to bring the magic and joy back into your life. I have been blessed with such a gift. It's been a long time since I posted to my Horse Pucky blog. Not sure why, just the swift passage of time, I suppose. This little man has become my inspirational muse.

Meet Johan and one of the family dogs, Norman. They are fast friends. Best pals. Trusted companions. There is nothing better or sweeter than a boy and his dog. Unless it's a boy and his Great Grammy. 

Office Manager

Ebby has been promoted to office manager. I've been demoted to scullery maid and door person.  That said, all the papers are filed except the two being guarded by my new assistant. She does a great job, don't you think? Next thing you know she'll want a raise.

Coffee with Ebby

Is it coffee with Ebby, or Ebby with coffee? In either case, morning java break is always interesting with this playful cat around. Have a great day everyone.

Healthy or Not

According the American Heart Association drinking a glass of red wine daily may increase your HDL (high density lipoprotein), which removes plaque from your arteries, thus lowering your blood pressure. The effect of increasing HDL is from the alcohol in the red wine. ~American Heart Association July 9, 2018.

That's great, except for one thing...too much is bad for you. Too much of anything is bad for you.

 I like wine with dinner occasionally; it tastes good, and looks pretty in a fancy wine glass. So cheers, bottoms up, and na zdrowie (to your health in Polish).  Have a glass of wine to enjoy as a health benefit, not as a way to escape a bad day.

Meet Ebby

Ebby

Ebby came into my life February 2018, from Pet Adoption Network. She's a little over two years old and is full of life, energy, and loads of mischief, as you can see in her picture. ~Pam

"As soon as you get to the bottom of the stairs, I'm gonna attack your feet and bunny punch your legs." Ebby 

My Real Job

Liz

Meet Liz. She has been residing with me, as my best pal, for almost three years. She sleeps on a king size bed when she isn't being groomed, fed, petted or  pampered. This beats living and sleeping in a drafty, cold barn where she had to compete for her daily food. The vet and I figure she's 19 years old. 

My real job takes on many descriptions. I used to be the Queen around here, then I got demoted to Princess. As time went on I now have the title of scullery maid and doorman...oops I mean door woman (must be politically correct you know). Lizzy rules the roost. She's a retired mouser, and barn cat. I'm still working so I can give Liz the life she deserves. I love my animals. It's the way I roll.   

When One Is Not Enough

I'm a health food freak. I also love potato chips. Your right, the two are at opposite ends of the spectrum. There is something about those crispy, salty chips that make me feel happy. It's probably a throw back to my fun times as a child when those tasty taters were a special treat each time I cleaned my room (which wasn't very often) or was on good behavior ( which also wasn't very often).

Lay's classic potato chips are my favorite, which is why I had to post a picture of this crunchy, snappy fun food. The only problem is they make my jeans shrink. Guess I'll have to go for a longer walk today.

Silver City Sadie and the Spiritual Connection

Silver City Sadie

I love my horse for many reasons. Most importantly she keeps me sane and balanced, and is a spiritual connection to something far greater than mankind; powerful and magnificent, yet sweet and gentle. Always grateful she is in my life.   

Reality Check Time

Hillary's pool.

Donald's pool.

Pam's pool.

Time for a reality check folks!

My slogan: Make America Real, Again!  

Think Before You Speak

Before the general public starts shooting off their mouth about Muslims, take a close look at this headstone.

Just remember some Muslims died defending your right to say hateful and ignorant things about them. This soldier was only 20. (Taken from Ashton Elijah's brilliant photo and quote.)

Think before you speak.

All the Great Religions

Peace Lilly

All the worlds great religions can't put Humpty Dumpty together again...or can we?

This world is in a state of emergency; it's broken.

In the first place, the U.S. never should have gone into Iraq. It has escalated into a world of chaos, fear, anger, and a general devaluation of human life. We were reactive to 9/11 instead of being proactive.

Secondly, what gives any nation the right to cram their religious beliefs and cultural views down the throats of others. The U.S. is not alone in this narrow minded way of thinking. There seems to be a universal malaise that is deteriorating all human feeling. We have to do something as a group of globally caring people to stop the negative thinking and continual bloodshed.

I'm a practicing Catholic. I have good friends who are Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist. Our cultures are different, but we all have the same goal...to endeavor toward achieving inner peace, serenity, and compassion for all human beings. None of us are perfect, but we all work hard at trying to be Spiritually centered and connected to the global community.

It's time for all world powers to end their need for control, greed, corruption, and constant fighting. I'm so disgusted with all the energy, lives, and brain power that is lost on all this horse pucky.

Think what this world would be like if we could pool our resources and make this a global environment we can all be proud of. Listen to John Lennon's song, "Imagine". It says it all.
https://youtu.be/RwUGSYDKUxU

You may have to delete ad or sit through it before listening to song. It's a great way to practice patience.

Veterans Day Tribute to My Father

Frances and Edward Lesniak 1943

My mother was six months pregnant with me when my father was shipped off to Okinawa in 1943.

I never saw him until I was 3 1/2 years old.

Mom said Dad had coal black hair when he went into the service, and four years later came back with white hair.

He never wanted to talk about WWII. He never wanted to kill anyone.

All he wanted was to be with his wife and new daughter.

I miss him. He was 92 when he died.

Arkansas Mafia

Be sure to do your research before voting for the next President of the United States of America. I have.

For those of you who think a woman, as the next Commander-in-Chief, would be a real plus for the women's rights movement, you may be correct. But not in the case of Hillary Rodham Clinton.

The past Clinton Administration should be called the Arkansas Mafia. There are too many dead bodies, in various locations, associated with Bill and Hillary Clinton.

Dead:

1. Vincent Foster, Deputy White Counsel during first months of Bill Clinton's administration, who allegedly committed suicide. There are too many forensic facts saying otherwise. This was during the Whitewater, Travelgate, and Filegate investigations.

2. J. Christopher Stevens, U.S. diplomat and Ambassador to Libya. Islamic militants attacked the American compound in Benghazi, Libya 9/11/2012. As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton refused extra security prior to the attack. Also killed was Sean Smith, U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer.

3. Several hours later, one mile away, two CIA contractors, Tyrone S. Woods and Glen Doherty were also killed.

One of Hillary's comments when investigated about Benghazi was, "At this point what difference does it make."

She is guilty of improper direction of government business, cronyism, testifying falsely, lapsed security, and email breaches of security. Personally, I don't trust her as far as I can throw her.

Have you noticed that Hillary always seems to be at the core of White House problems and investigations?

Is this who you want for President of the United States of America?

Free Admission

I was driving by a small, brick church on the way to the grocery store this morning, and saw a sign out front that reads, "Heaven is free. Details inside." For those of you who are haven't been to church in a while or don't go at all, your may want to stop in for the particulars.

There are some interesting "F" words at Jenny's.

Instant Idiocy

Remember Dan Quayle? Why would you want to, except for some of us who like some instant idiocy in the form of a Dan Quayle quote.

Some of my favorites:

1. "The global importance of the Middle East is that it keeps the Far East and the Near East from encroaching on each other."

2. "It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it."

3. "Republicans have been accused of abandoning the poor. It's the other way around. They never vote for us."

4."I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future."

5. "When you make as many speeches and you talk as much as I do and you get away from the text, it's always a possibility to get a few words tangled here and there."

It's really hard to believe that Mr. Quayle was the vice-president of the United States to George Bush from 1988-1992. Must be the pretty face.

There are more "I" posts at Jenny's.

Black Eyed Susans

Black Eyed Susans

Fall is that time of year when my summer garden starts to fade and gets a bit overgrown, except for the black eyed susans with the formal name Rudbeckia. I think they should be called black eyed Beckys.

I pulled out the annuals that looked tired and overspent to make room for more perennial growth and spreading. That'll give the "susans" a chance to scatter their beauty to other parts of the garden. These flowers are not only beautiful but functional as well. As they go to seed, they'll be a tasty treat for the birds.

When I arrived home the other evening I was fascinated with the garden lights weaving their magic among the bright yellow flowers. I grabbed my handy I-phone and captured the moment. Happy gardening and hugs to all.

Check out alphabet Thursday at Jenny's.

Over the Hill

I was wondering how old I have to be, to be considered over the hill. So, I looked it up. According to the urban dictionary, age 40 is the magic age for being over the hill. Past my prime. Physically lost to middle age spread. HA! I totally disagree with that.

According to age requirements, I'm so far over the hill I'm starting to climb up another one. Furthermore I feel like this is the best time of my life.

My grandchildren are a blast to be around. I have no one to answer to but myself. Work is fun because I'm my own boss. Most importantly, I'm healthy. The healthy part is just dumb luck because I come from a good gene pool, and I always make sure to keep the pool clean.

There are a couple of family members who keep telling me I shouldn't be riding horses anymore because it's dangerous. They might as well tell me to go chew on a wad of tin foil. It ain't gonna happen.

Age is relative. You are only as old as you feel. Being healthy is a definite bonus and I'm always grateful for my good fortune. I find that drinking lots of water, eating a nutritious diet, and getting plenty of exercise is a great way to enjoy life to it's fullest. It also helps to reach for the Bible first thing in the morning.

Think I'll jog over to Jenny's to say hello.

Nature At It's Best

While driving up the winding driveway to the barn around 8:30 a.m., I was greeted by two beautiful swallowtail butterflies feeding on thistle weed. I thought, 'What a great photo opportunity!' So I reached into my purse, pulled out my I-phone, stopped the truck (I think I stopped the truck), then jogged over to the thistle weed site where the butterflies were oblivious to the fact I was even there.

I raised the camera, hit the camera button, and like magic, this is what I was able to capture. By the way, I'm having a blast with my new I-phone, compliments of my lovely daughter!

Let's see what others have created for the letter N on alphabet Thursday.

Swallowtail buttery feeding on thistle weed blossoms.