JESSIE KATZ - "THE OPPOSITE FIELD" a VERY GOOD read

PERSONAL

I awoke today at 6:30am after 8hrs of sleep to a 3+ with no lower back pain. I took my am pills, and put out my flag on damp S deck. I still have work to do on my YELLOW RIBBON aide section.

One of those the Mothers and sons at the Beaver Game Sunday was Vera Katz and her son, Jessie Katz who happens to be a 2 time Pulitzer Prize winning author. I don't think she recognized me right away but we did have a short conversation. She did tell her son that I was one of the good guys with Labor. I did buy one of her sons books and they both signed it for me, to Judi and I have read through the first chapter plus a few more pages of “The Opposite Field” all ready and it is a very good book. She also did tell me she thought John M. was doing a good job at PDC and for the Building Trades and PDC.

I didn't catch any of the talking heads Sunday but I watched a little of the Senate hearing this morning with B.P. Executives, Halliburton and the Rig Owners. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. I know that there were over 2,000 good UNION jobs waiting, and ready to build that Clean Energy plant at Bradwood Landing, but based on the news I have heard, it is one of the 3-4 proposed, and they have given up after 10 years. The Governor was reported to not have made a decision on the other plants.
I think everyone that was celebrating were Anti-Union, not necessarily anti-LNG.

I did put together MY primary endorsement list for this months primary, (7 days now) with a short explanation of why candidates have my support, our ballots went in the mail Saturday. You will not see a Republican endorsed, mostly because I will be voting in the Democratic Primary but there may be an r in a non-partisan race.

NEPHEWS CHRISTOPHER AND RHYON, BOTH IN AFGHANISTAN, still need our prayers.

Cousin Larry Pahut is running for Justice of the Peace in Deer Lodge County.

That would be a picture of his grandfather there on the right, John L. Monahan, L for Larry? . His sister, Patty Ann Sullivan is his Campaign Manager and we became face book friends. I actually did send him a check, and saw that it had been cashed and would ask all to give what they can. (campaign H.Q. Are 400 Spruce, Anaconda, Montana 59711) I also heard from his sister Carol Marie and it appears that she and Tom are doing well, he must be getting close to retirement also.

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, for the safe return of nephews Rhyon and Christopher from Afghanistan; good family friend Pat Percin, all those families suffering from those mine disasters in West Virginia and Kentucky, the coast residents of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia (those Drill Baby Drill states); cousin Larry Pahut in his endeavor to become the Deer Lodge County Justice of the Peace; 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, especially for BRINGING DANIEL HOME SAFELY; for Brandee, whose pregnancy is going well; and now those, NOW covered with Health Care.

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.

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, even though I missed a few times, and I am very pleased. It is supposed to be good for “gait” issues, even those with primary progressive. I have an appointment with my Primary Care Dr. Wednesday and my chiropractor last Tuesday suggested I get a neck X-ray and I checked out a Chiropractor that is just a mile away that is on Kaisers “acceptable” list. I also have some paper work from the pharmacy to fill out and take in to Kaiser regarding their coverage and Medicare. My B.P. is 122/85/54 at 12:15pm today.

POLITICAL

I planned on adding a new section on April 1st for my own comments on personal issues; and maybe some Irish issues, Daniel IS Irish? Did you know some of the first victims of the K.K.K. In Oregon were Irish Catholics.

DO YOU THINK ALL THOSE PEOPLE IN THE GULF WAITING ON ALL THAT B.P. OIL TO COME ASHORE WOULD RATHER HAVE AN L.N.G. PLANT? ( this is for all my Oregon Anti LNG readers)

LOCAL

Yes, I am a fan of and supporter of , Tom Margraf for Multnomah County Commission. His experience in getting things done for and with other Elected es and Communities would be an invaluable asset for the County. IT'S TIME FOR TOM !

WALLY'S PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS

FOR DEER LODGE COUNTY MONTANA
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE LARRY PAHUT

OREGON GOVERNOR-D DR. JOHN KITZHABER
UNITED STATES SENATOR Oregon-D RON WYDEN
UNITED STATES SENATOR Washington – D PATTY MURRAY
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE 3RD DIST.-D EARL BLUMENHAUER
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE 5TH DIST.-D KURT SCHRADER
OREGON STATE TREASURER-D RICK METSGER
OREGON SENATE 26TH DISTRICT-D BRENT BARTON
OREGON HOUSE DISTRICT 51-D CHERYL MYERS
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CLERK-N.P. BARBARA STRINGHAM
CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISION – N.P. # 2 ROBERT AUSTIN
CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSION – N.P. #3 ANN LININGER
CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSION – N.P. #5 JIM BERNARD
METRO COUNCIL PRESIDENT N.P. REX BURKHOLDER
METRO COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 N.P. DUKE SHEPARD
METRO COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 N.P. CARLOTTA COLLETTE
PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL COMMISSIONER #2 N.P. NICK FISH
PORTLAND CITY COMMISSIONER #3 N.P. DAN SALTZMAN

REASONS

As Governor I think Dr John Kitzhaber brings experience in the job and will serve Oregon best because of the passage of National Health Care Legislation, and he took the time from his busy campaign schedule last summer to visit with a good friend and someone who worked for him before she passed away from cancer.

Senator Ron Wyden because he is the one that is carrying the soft landing bill in the U.S. Senate and our service Men and Women need it.

Senator Patty Murray because she sponsored and helped pass Legislation that gets our service men and women the unemployment they deserve.

Congressman Earl Blumenhauer for his ability to help get some of our dollars back from the federal government for good public works projects.

Congressman Kurt Schrader because of his experience as a small business person and he has regular, if not daily, contact with his district. (Martha)

Rick Metzger for State Treasurer because he served so well as my State Senator. And is stronly supported by the Credit Unions

Brent Barton for Oregon State Senate District 26 because he served so well as my State Representative.

Cheryl Myers as my State Representative District 51 for her focus on children and schools .

Barbara Stringham because she believes the County Clerk should be a NON PARTISAN Office and work to that end.

My Clackamas County Commissioners recommendations because they are supported by individuals or organizations that I have a lot of respect for.

Metro Council President Rex Burkholder and the commissioner recommendations because they do NOT want to throw the millions of dollars invested in clearing up that regular traffic jam at the Interstate Bridge, and I am concerned that the other candidate for President would start over on the decades of work done on that issue and with his back round he would probably drive the project to a bridge with 10-12 bike lanes.

PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL RACES because I know all the candidates listed and the 2 I endorsed both deserve to be returned.

Don't forget to respond to the census as there are 37 governors elections this year and we can't let them Gerrymander congressional districts and end up like we did in the 90's. Ours is in the mail. One of those 37 is right here in Oregon and I'm sure, keeping a Democrat in the Governors Mansion is Paramount. One that actually believes in JOBS.

I haven't changed my mind that ALL that 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. I do believe passage of the E.F.C.A. might have made quite a difference in both the West Virginia, and Kentucky accidents. I also heard that that a$$&*$# company owner in West Virginia refused to allow UNION MINORS to try to help. Did I hear that Halliburton ( give the boot to Brown and Root) had something to do with building and or maintaining that Oil Rig that exploded and sank?

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 died in both the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars? I was really surprised that I didn't hear anyone point that out in the debates that I saw.

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION

Go to the website VVMFCenter.org – they are collecting dollars for an education center at “The Wall”, Washington D.C.'s Vietnam Veterans Memorial, help if you can.

DANIEL, I SURE HOPE YOU AND OR TRINA CHECK OUT LARRY ROBERTA'S WEBSITE. AND I DO HAVE ONE RIBBON WAITING TO BE UNTIED.

HURRY HOME AND BE SAFE RHYON, AND CHRISTOPHER.

Larry Roberta, a reclusive Aumsville veteran whose story of health problems from hexavalent chromium exposure in The Oregonian alerted his fellow soldiers, most of whom live between Forest Grove, McMinnville and Gresham. Roberta's testimony before the Oregon Legislature last year helped create a fund for soldiers who develop cancer as a result of this exposure, and if you noticed I now have a follower with the same name. Roberta, 44, has also launched the Web site www.qarmat-ali-vets.com, which includes a logo of an orange ribbon with a skull and crossbones., is the one that all with friends and family in Iraq, should visit.

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

If you have been flying the American Flag please keep flying it until ALL our Troops return 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? Did anyone else notice that the health care bill passed at 11:11 am?

SPORTS

It's MLB Time, Hey Chicago, what do ya say, go Cubs go, Cubs gonna win today!

And yes Mark, I will check the Mariners schedule, although they are sure struggling right now, the low number of fans is not just because of the weather.

Speaking of struggling teams, Go Orioles, and Peter have your people keep an eye on that Mehrens kid that should be playing on Jackie Robinson Field down in Pasadena, after spring tryouts.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES

While I missed the BULL Session luncheon, I did get a wonderful 20th anniversary lapel pin and an awesome (PAPERWEIGHT?) I will get the updated website linked.

The M.S. WALK was a resounding success, they are still adding everything up and I think we were more successful than last year. You are still eligible for a prize for your donation all the way to the end of May. I did get my receipt and an incomplete report. If I remember later, I will do a special edition on an update on our efforts.

Denise Hutzenbieler will be looking for help in June as she is walking in the Epilepsy walk. I will post more on that walk as I get it.

The American Rights at Work still needs help. We must not take our eye off that MAIN issue. E.F.C.A. Especially in light of that mine disaster in West Virginia and those Rig explosions in the Gulf.

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!

Nugget of Wally wisdom. Why is it so many people mix up nouns in their speech; like using Me or I for We, and Mine for Ours?

****Thank You Mary Ellen****
May love and laughter light your days
And warm your heart and homes
May good and faithful friends be yours wherever you may roam
May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures
May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours

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 6 pages, a little over 2,300 words today, I think. I'll see you next time on my blog.