BEAVERS TODAY ?

PERSONAL

I slept in this morning until after 8:30 this morning and awoke to a 3- 8+ hours of sleep, and a cloudy morning. I took my am pills, I put the flag out, I sat out for a cig and some vitamin d (do ya think it got through the clouds? [the vitamin d]) and then settled into my Lazy Boy for 4 massages. I haven't put my contraption on today, as I'm trying to build enough energy to accompany Marty to the Beavers afternoon Baseball game. Obama was on C-span and looked and sounded like he was addressing the “Russian” Chamber of Commerce, the talking heads report will be short as there is baseball to watch..
I did look over the copy of the summer job from the state of Washington for Daniels step son. As I asked yesterday I will need help from all my friends in Washington and elsewhere to get an explanation of the abrupt ending of this program. I will start by doing a couple of emails to people I consider personal friends and also check on the “Recovery.com web site.”. I have already received an email from one contact that is checking also. I do have some tasks I can't get to around here so I asked Cody, the “Washington” program recipient if he would-could come over and give me a hand, while I research this dilemma. I need to get some “live” plants on the deck to replace all the dead plants on the deck and it might add to my feeling better than a 3+. I could consider it my attempt to work on both the Obama Recovery Plan and his Health Care Plan. Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa again; I did realize I REALLY screwed up at sister Danni's. I didn't realize until it was finishing, I forgot it was her eldest son's B.D. (My Godson).I will be pretty short on new information so I will be basically repetitive again today. And yesterday did anyone miss my posting? Judi and I took a short, that ended up being a long trip to the mountain.

Again I will say thank you, to all those who joined my request for prayers for my two friends, and the men and women in the service of their State and Country.

Our “Prayer Chain” for Dianna and Jim is having good results so far, Thank You, and I would ask everyone to continue that can. As I said in my email, I AM living proof of good results.

Dianna is home. Her early release (shorter than the Chicago 7, or Angela Davis) Does come with some restrictions, she doesn't have an ankle bracelet, but I understand she will have a few PO's...........does Mary Know?

My daily prayer is to Mary Mother of God…..”O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear OUR prayer. As your children we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially for my dear friends Dianna and Jim, and all in need.

We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help ALL of us, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever, Amen.”

And I will keep up Denise's Walk address just in case you were waiting for your pension or retirement check.

The connection did work for me! Even though the “race was over” and I also found out our BULL SESSION last year gave a really nice donation to March of Dimes also.....................

http://efnw.kintera.org/faf/login/page_edit.asp?

POLITICAL

Health Care Now !

My health care story is posted, so is my cousin Mick Jacques story in Arizona, thanks to Mary Ellen. 30 years in a Wheel Chair, and even on my scooter I think I'd be lucky to keep up with him, awesome upper body strength. While mine and Mick's stories may not be too compelling, I would still encourage you to read as many as you can.

http://stories.barackobama.com/healthcare/stories/update_landing

Will you make sure the true voice of the majority is heard? Call Congress and tell them to support a plan that makes health care affordable for everyone: 1-866-210-3678
As health care activists, our calls are especially important right now. Industry lobbyists may have deep pockets, but they can't talk about health care the same way we can. They don't understand what it's like to live this crisis every day - and to have our family members, our friends, and our neighbors struggling to provide decent care for themselves and their loved ones, too.
We get it and we need to make sure Congress gets it, too. Call your member of Congress right now: 1-866-210-3678
I did see the Governor addressing the troops in Mississippi on the news last night and it didn't look like they were booing him so I imagine the Oregon piece of Soft landing is complete, and I couldn't tell if it was Daniel there with him.

I did get a report on Daniel's visit with Governor Kulongoski. According to his wife it sounded like he was given the typical politicia's responses. He told me he was the one selected from his Battalion, that obviously rates him to selection as one of my “HERO'S”. It didn't sound like he was overly impressed, but all those men and women are definitely in need of that soft landing bill.

As near as I can figure, all that needs to be done at the State Level (Legislature) is complete. I believe the next brick (pillow) to be placed, is the responsibility of the Federal Government and I believe that is in the hands of our own Senator Wyden. (a safe place for it right now) but, as that famous live artist says......GET 'ER DONE. - SOFT LANDING !

OK, what did YOU do for the Guard today.

President Obama; I am giving him a B+, with his Supreme Court nominee, Sonyamayor, (Yes we Can). I will be going to his recovery website to see what happened to that “very good” Washington summer works program.
There is one thing of concern I have that is weighing on me. Under the “Recovery Plan” there were supposed to be summer jobs made available, and I think there was supposed to be some targeting to dependent's of our service men and women. Sounds like a good plan, doesn't it. I am not sure what happened but I will try to find out. My understanding is, that one Guardsman, shipping off to Iraq Today or Tomorrow, his stepson was accepted for a summer job (in writing and everything) and apparently his “promised job” was canceled.
Take a look now at these critical first steps we've taken together and pass it on for others to see:

http://my.barackobama.com/100days
I did go to Senator Wydens web site and read his comparatives with the current health care system and I will share it here, even though they don't have a “Wally Welder” comparison, I wouldn't like being on the same page as Senator Lieberman anyway, I am still left with some questions.
So here goes, check it out: http://wyden.senate.gov/issues/Healthy%20Americans%20Act/HAA_Employee_Examples.pdf
And if you do go, please leave the message........GET “ER DONE - SOFT LANDING
Does anyone else think it's weird to see Arlen Specter on TV with a D (D-) after his name, probably not much more strange than seeing Lieberman in a Presidential ad with John McCain?
Bring our people home!
At the 11th Hour, on the 11th Day, of the 11th Month a cease fire was signed to end the war to end all wars in 1918. How's that worked out so far?

SPORTS

I still think Felix Hernandez is the Cy Young leader right now in the American league. The Mariners last “killer” road trip should have added a few votest.

I still think Carlos Zambrano is the Cy Young leader in the National league. But that kid with the Dodgers is looking pretty good.

I am sure Roberto Clemente is looking down with pride. I used to have a complete bb card collection of Clemente, but it was misplaced or lost with my MS.

MY HINT WAS HEARD, HENCE SHORTER BLOG

I still hope to get to a Beaver game even before the “Building Trades Appreciation Night” and San Diego pulls all the talent up. I watched a couple games on FSN and they are very entertaining. I taped watched their game last night and they were very good, I am still looking forward to see the kid from Gresham. I checked on the Beavers website and they are offering “flex” packages that really look like good deals.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS

The American Rights at Work still needs help.

Are there better Community Organizations than the National Guard or the USO?

Here's two, from what I consider the top of the list, the OSBT (Oregon State Building Trades) and the NWOLC (Northwest Oregon Labor Council). Judy O'Connor told me last week she is retiring and Her and Tony are moving to Montana. I have known Judy, and Tony since Lon Immel and Ron Fortune. They taught her well, she learned even better; but I WAS the one to teach her to dance. She will definitely be missed and hard to replace, but whomever does, they will do fine, with aid from everyone.

OTHER STUFF AND COMMUNICATIONS

“GET 'ER DONE” - SOFT LANDING ! And give them back their $40.00!

On my HERO list,my nephew Daniel is taking over now! You should know, it's not just because he is my nephew, or just because he is in the Oregon National Guard, or just because he is the legacy of past HERO winners.

Please, I hope everyone can share the American Rights at Work, the MS walk, the March of Dimes walk, The Epilepsy Run/Walk and the Recovery websites; so my taxes and donations can be utilized to their fullest extent.

Whether you attend a church service, a Mosque, GLBT gathering, or Synagogue service, please say a prayer that God; yours, mine or ours; keeps our service men and women in the Palm of their hand.
(Dianna, Jim, and Maria and Hayden also)

I have only one zero's list inductee so far, John Boerner, he likes to pronounce it baynor, I like it the other way myself. I am sure there will be additions. If you have a nominee, let me know.

Also; if you happen to be in the Bay Area (San Francisco – Oakland) anytime in July you are in for a treat. “Just having Labor Day in September isn't enough. Keep an eye out for Wyatt's Mom and Dad. http://www.laborfest.net/2009schedule.htm

Mike; My “short” blog is still over 2000 today, and I am still feeling 3+;

Now don't forget to say your prayers. I'll see you next time on my blog