At least a million people watched as the giant Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center was lit this evening. "Oohs" and "ahs" were audible as onlookers were mesmerized by the bright colored lights illuminating the cold, dark, autumn evening in New York city.
It's an historic evening full of brilliance, joy, and anticipation for the upcoming holiday season. It's a time for love. It's a time for miracles. It's a time for peace. But not for everyone.
Something happened tonight that has never happened before. One person knelt down, with hands folded as in prayer, then three people were kneeling, then 50 people. Before too long everyone was kneeling, looking up at the giant Christmas tree and singing Christmas carols. But not everyone.
Five men were left standing, each wearing black ski masks, each carrying an AK 47. Terrorists. They were sent to do a job. But not really.
Caught up in the Spirit of Christmas before them, they each dropped their rifles and removed their masks. One had tears in his eyes. He turned to the others and said, السلام على جميع الرجال
which is Arabic for "Peace to all men."
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Horse Pucky Advice: Smelly Sprouts
Dear Horse Pucky,
During Thanksgiving dinner, a family memeber made a crude comment about the Brussel sprouts that were being served, saying they smelled like the bottom of someone's dirty feet and then laughed uproariously. I love Brussel sprouts and thought they smelled deliciously aromatic. The sprouts were lightly coated with butter, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil, then sprinkled with fresh dried herbs from the garden. They were prepared perfectly and tasted wonderful.
My question is: What do you say to someone who is so rude and crude at the Thanksgiving table, without upsetting the rest of the family?
~A Brussel Sprout Lover
Dear BSL,
While streaming, Brussel sprouts can be a bit...uh...stinky. However, the final prep on those baby cabbages is worth waiting for as you dig in and enjoy a tantalizing taste treat.
As for the crude comment, perhaps you should have asked, "When was the last time you smelled the bottom of someone's dirty feet?" A sharp kick under the table, along with your retort, would get your point across quickly.
~Horse Pucky
During Thanksgiving dinner, a family memeber made a crude comment about the Brussel sprouts that were being served, saying they smelled like the bottom of someone's dirty feet and then laughed uproariously. I love Brussel sprouts and thought they smelled deliciously aromatic. The sprouts were lightly coated with butter, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil, then sprinkled with fresh dried herbs from the garden. They were prepared perfectly and tasted wonderful.
My question is: What do you say to someone who is so rude and crude at the Thanksgiving table, without upsetting the rest of the family?
~A Brussel Sprout Lover
Dear BSL,
While streaming, Brussel sprouts can be a bit...uh...stinky. However, the final prep on those baby cabbages is worth waiting for as you dig in and enjoy a tantalizing taste treat.
As for the crude comment, perhaps you should have asked, "When was the last time you smelled the bottom of someone's dirty feet?" A sharp kick under the table, along with your retort, would get your point across quickly.
~Horse Pucky
Friday, November 16, 2012
Take the Time
Take the time to look around you.
We all have things we don't like to do. Some of us have physical challenges, some have mental issues to deal with both in ourselves and in others. In spite of all the gray, sometimes dark moments in our lives, we all have a great deal to be thankful for.
Again, look around you. HAPPY THANKSGIVING. ~The Horse Pucky Queen
We all have things we don't like to do. Some of us have physical challenges, some have mental issues to deal with both in ourselves and in others. In spite of all the gray, sometimes dark moments in our lives, we all have a great deal to be thankful for.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Yippee!
"Signed, Sealed and Delivered". What a fitting song for a great president! I am so happy and excited Barrack Obama won this election. He's real.
Thank you for the superb job you've done the last four years, Mr. President. I know you'll have my back the next four.
Yippee for two reasons:
1. OBAMA WINS A SECOND TERM! The Senate has 51 Democratic seats to win the senate majority.
2. I don't have to listen to any more negative ads on the boob tube.
Just one more thing, Mr. President; I think Natasha and Malia should have a horse. Equestrian sports are a positive experience for young women. I agree with your "not another dog", but a horse would be nice.
Thank you for the superb job you've done the last four years, Mr. President. I know you'll have my back the next four.
Yippee for two reasons:
1. OBAMA WINS A SECOND TERM! The Senate has 51 Democratic seats to win the senate majority.
2. I don't have to listen to any more negative ads on the boob tube.
Just one more thing, Mr. President; I think Natasha and Malia should have a horse. Equestrian sports are a positive experience for young women. I agree with your "not another dog", but a horse would be nice.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Rhetorical Horse Pucky
If I hear one more negative campaign ad I'll SCREAM! How about some ideas as to how we're going to solve national issues, local problems, and global warfare instead of slamming political opponents?
I have a few ideas of my own:
NO MORE TAXES of any kind on anything. Also included in the "no more taxes of any kind on anything" are no more property assessments that far exceed the true value of our homes.
Think about how much money we'd save as well as money we'd have to spend on goods. The auto industry would perk up, the housing market would be revived, retail businesses would see a profit for a change, and I could put money in the bank instead of pay the government for stuff I don't want, need, or use including all this expensive campaigning.
No local taxes:
1. People can pay to send their children to school. Maybe they'd appreciate it if they had to pay for it. Kids could work part time to help their parents regardless of child's age. It'd get the little rug rats away from the TV and the computer for awhile and get them some much needed exercise.
2. Individual home owners could hire private contractors to plow our roads and highways, creating more jobs instead of using the local towns and state D.O.T. to do it. You know the state D.O.T. Those guys who make $65/hour standing in the middle of the road holding a sign that reads "SLOW". Do I really need to pay state and local taxes so these guys can get paid to hold up a sign telling me I need to go slow when a three lane road is reduced to one lane? Puhleeeeze! At least have the courtesy to entertain me while I'm waiting for my turn to drive forward. Perhaps a little song and dance while holding the sign would be enjoyable.
National issues:
There wouldn't be any issues if we stopped paying taxes. No more politicians to pay. No more rhetorical horse pucky. No one telling me how much I owe the government on April 15th, no one telling me how to live my life, and no big perks for government officials from big business.
Global warfare:
There would be no warfare. I'd host a national "come-on-over" for dinner day once a month. All the nations would be represented... BYOB and a dish to pass. Think of all the great food and drink we'd enjoy. We could have camel rides, pony rides, and a pinata filled with candy for the kids. Maybe even a belly dancer or two for you gentlemen. I need to work out a location. Maybe somewhere in Adirondack State Park.
No more rhetorical horse pucky! Give me some positive, fun ideas.
I have a few ideas of my own:
NO MORE TAXES of any kind on anything. Also included in the "no more taxes of any kind on anything" are no more property assessments that far exceed the true value of our homes.
Think about how much money we'd save as well as money we'd have to spend on goods. The auto industry would perk up, the housing market would be revived, retail businesses would see a profit for a change, and I could put money in the bank instead of pay the government for stuff I don't want, need, or use including all this expensive campaigning.
No local taxes:
1. People can pay to send their children to school. Maybe they'd appreciate it if they had to pay for it. Kids could work part time to help their parents regardless of child's age. It'd get the little rug rats away from the TV and the computer for awhile and get them some much needed exercise.
2. Individual home owners could hire private contractors to plow our roads and highways, creating more jobs instead of using the local towns and state D.O.T. to do it. You know the state D.O.T. Those guys who make $65/hour standing in the middle of the road holding a sign that reads "SLOW". Do I really need to pay state and local taxes so these guys can get paid to hold up a sign telling me I need to go slow when a three lane road is reduced to one lane? Puhleeeeze! At least have the courtesy to entertain me while I'm waiting for my turn to drive forward. Perhaps a little song and dance while holding the sign would be enjoyable.
National issues:
There wouldn't be any issues if we stopped paying taxes. No more politicians to pay. No more rhetorical horse pucky. No one telling me how much I owe the government on April 15th, no one telling me how to live my life, and no big perks for government officials from big business.
Global warfare:
There would be no warfare. I'd host a national "come-on-over" for dinner day once a month. All the nations would be represented... BYOB and a dish to pass. Think of all the great food and drink we'd enjoy. We could have camel rides, pony rides, and a pinata filled with candy for the kids. Maybe even a belly dancer or two for you gentlemen. I need to work out a location. Maybe somewhere in Adirondack State Park.
No more rhetorical horse pucky! Give me some positive, fun ideas.
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