PRESIDENT OBAMA EARNS A C+

PERSONAL

I awoke this morning at 6am, to a -3 after 9hrs of sleep. It is a dark, dry morning. I took my am pills and put my flag out at 8am. I am down to just 20 pills a day counting my supplements and vitamins. I am keeping close track of my blood pressure (119/76/55 at 7:25am) and watching for leg swelling. I watched the State of the Union last night and I thought the President did a good job, Keith did say that there were Labor Leaders as guests of the Speaker, I looked for Trumpka and Schuler, but I didn't see them. He did not talk about EFCA, but he did talk around it. I thought it was a good thing that he put the spotlight on the party of NO. I did notice that Supreme Court Justice Alioto was bothered by the Presidents desire to fix that last ruling that gave “free speech rights” to Toyota, International Bankers, Off Shore corporations and big business and called on Congress to fix it. I turned the T.V. on to C-span to see what was “important” today. On CNBC the DOW was down over 160 points, raising the debt ceiling was on C-span 2, C-span was dealing with the Haiti disaster and C-span 3 was repeating a meeting of the WMD commission. I am still checking on the good news that there is a new pill approved for M.S., AMPYRA and I will be doing some research on it. I did get signed up for Medicare and have my Medicare Card in my wallet and I still have to read the introduction booklet. It does not take effect until April 1st but I did get signed up before Judi! I did also update my Charities and put up a link for “Wally's Walkers” as some links have changed. Thank you Jonna Lynn as she was our second donation. I have found out about the Mehrens's in the U.A. I received a real nice call from Louis Faust to thank me for the archive information I have provided. I did email the U.A. To see if they were interested to put it in a “Local Union Report” for the U..A Journal.

God grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, And when it comes to my last cast
I then must humbly pray. When in the Lord's safe landing net I'm peacefully asleep.
That in His mercy, I be judged............Good enough to keep.

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 the safe and successful birth of Brandee's baby, nephew Daniel, as he is back in Iraq, nephew Rhyan in Afganistan; 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.”
Thank You, Mother Mary, for your help and assistance.

I know I have been repeating things, maybe too much, on my blog; but some of this stuff I need to be reminded of and some of this stuff others need to be reminded of, and I've cleared a lot so far.

LDN and AMP REPORT

This is my attempt to keep track of my experiences with my LDN treatment for my Neurologist and his RN. So far with the 4.5mg I think I'm noticeably better. I am experiencing better days and now that I'm doing the new dosage I am seeing a marked change. I have now been on that brand new FDA approved pill, Aminopyridine, and I am very pleased. It is supposed to be good for “gait” issues, even those with primary progressive. I still have to check up on that new pill (AMPYRA). My BP should make my primary care Dr. happy.

POLITICAL

I am going to put a new section in the blog for Local Political races. The first Local Announcement follows:

PUT OREGONIANS BACK TO WORK!

RALLY ON THE STEPS OF THE CAPITOL JOB CREATION BILLS ARE PENDING
TELL THE LEGISLATURE:

OREGON’S WORKING FAMILIES WANT ACTION!

JOIN US at the front steps of the Capitol:

Wednesday, February 10th
11:30am-1pm
Sponsored By: Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council and Oregon AFL-CIO

I apologized to Tom Marcraft for missing the REX BURKHOLDER FOR METRO PRESIDENT fund raiser last Tuesday night. I also heard from the young lady running to fill my State Representatives open seat and she did tell me she had a good meeting with Bob and John.

I am still convinced ALL this health care “controversy” that was being generated was to take the publics mind off of the Employee Free Choice Act, American Rights at Work, “card check” legislation. Based on President Trumpka's speech at the National Press Club, and the President's meeting with Labor; I AM feeling much more positive. I just wish he would have been more specific in his speech last night.

How is it, our country is spreading “democracy” around the world, and because of a few U.S. Senators we don't even seem to practice it here in our own country. What was that threat made by the Republicans under Bush, (nuclear option)?

I still don't know yet, if the “soft landing” bill is done but that is one issue I will keep harping on until I am sure.

Did you know that there were more vets that died last year because they didn't have health care, than have died in both the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars?

The question for the day. Are left handed people better because they are left handed or are they left handed because they are better?

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION

Check www.LetsSayThanks.com often to read feedback from the troops about the Let's Say Thanks program!

We now have one nephew in Afghanistan, and his Mom did get a letter from him finally, it did take over a month to get; one back in Iraq and one in S. California getting ready to go; Who knows Where? Sounds like Afghanistan also. Be safe, hurry 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

Go Indy, Taylor and I are on your side.

Giz; You might want to let Peter know; his scouts in Pasadena should be paying close attention to that Mehrens kid, soon to be playing on Jackie Robinson Field.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES

Judi has started on the M.S. Walk that comes up in April already, if you want to become a member of Wally's Walkers, the link has been updated, Jonna Lynn apparently found it. The walk is on April 17, 10 a.m., Pioneer Courthouse Square. Here's the link to the team page:http://walkorc.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=teamlist&fr_id=13001
If folks want to join, they can just go to that page, scroll down to Wally's Walkers, and then click on the "join team" link.

The Cancer Center at Providence Hospital, as I know they were definitely a comfort to Dianna, her family and friends those last days. Their pink gloves advertisement is great. And because of Joe Lieberman the Susan G. Koman foundation will definitely suffer in their fight against cancer.

The American Rights at Work still needs help. We must not take our eye off the MAIN issue. E.F.C.A.

The U.A. Local 290 “Don Salee” Member Assistance Program.

OTHER STUFF AND COMMUNICATIONS“GET 'ER DONE” - SOFT LANDING ! And give them back their money, and their overdue raise!

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.

Mike; My blog is a little over 3 pages today. Good Luck, and I'll see you next time on my blog.