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PERSONAL

I awoke this morning at 7:15am today after 10+hrs of sleep to a 3, took my pills and put out my flag. I will be short, late and repetitive today as it is Tuesday. I will also check the New Consumer Protection Bureau and the Czar appointed by the President today and check on a local home evaluation firm. Well, I checked on a local home evaluation firm and it got me on a list of insurance agent's; Judi has been getting calls all morning. I am posting a little late because I went to the CPBT meeting today. Good news there; we will be honored with a visit from the Secretary Treasurer of the AFL-CIO on Saturday and I will try to attempt at least one of the two locations. I will ask any and all local readers to join me for an AFL-CIO Labor Neighbor Walk for Senator Murray and Candidate Heck. If you follow my blog you must be aware that this person is one of my W.O.W. Women, Elizabeth Schuler, an long time dear friend.

I did RSVP for the Senator Merkley breakfast on November 4th . I also RSVP'd for the breakfast with City Councilman, and friend, Dan Saltzman. I did remember to send an emaill to the city council, but I think I forgot one of the Council members. I did get a response from Councilwoman Fritz and she apparently is to busy to deal with an Out of City issue, but it appeared I got a favorable response from the Mayors office and I need to get the language for the resolution passed in San Francisco or a message to David O'. Also don't forget, President Bill Gallager, as he had to go to San Francisco to tend to his failing health father. I haven't heard yet how things are but please add him to your prayers. I am also going to call the Molly Malone dance studio again and get the particulars for Kay Lynn and Kennedy although I'm not sure when they will be back from Phoenix.

I did redesign my front page with the picture of the Anaconda St. Paddy's day parade AOH banner. I will try to be less repetitive today as I understand my readers think I may have been too repetitive. I will ask you again, my faithful following, what YOU think I should drop?

I will keep the connection to the Komen Walk as I think they are still taking donations. I did hear from Patti at ATPA and I did hear from the trust attorney today, so I guess I'll have to wait on my Kaiser issues. I think the “open enrollment” is next month and I am seriously considering it. We also got our voters pamplet in the mail Saturday and I will review it today I hope. I also watched the Oregon Voters Digest last night and heard that Lou Fredricks is a nominee from at least 3 different parties for State Representative in north Portland. I know Lou and am sure he will make a good representative.

I have talked to Brother Mike and he will accompany me to my BULL Session Vegas trip on November 29th.

I still believe the U of O is ANTI-UNION, and it appears to me now that they are not alone. Keep up the heat.

Cousin Larry Pahut's, run off election is next month and he will also need more help. I think he has started legally campaigning. I will say thank you to any and all that helped. That would be a picture of our grandfather there on the right, John L. Monahan, L for Larry? His sister, Patty Ann Sullivan is his Campaign Manager and must have done a fine job. I watched Montana State beat Portland State last night on a tape delayed telecast and I thought I heard them call out a Monahan making a play for the Grizzlies. I actually did Larry a check, and you can too. I would ask all to give what they can. (campaign H.Q. Are 400 Spruce, Anaconda, Montana 59711) Based on the fact he is in a run off they will probably still need more funds, maybe I'll get my checks from S.S. or Kaiser before November.

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, the welcoming of Uncle Sandy, Frances's Mom and good friends Bob and Jim into the house of the Lord, for the safe return of nephew Christopher from Afghanistan; good family friend Pat Percin, cousin Larry Pahut in his endeavor to become the Deer Lodge County Justice of the Peace, cousin Mick, nephew Arron, Kelli's Mom, Bills Dad,, those who are having health issues; 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, and protecting Christopher; for the safe delivery of Brandee's new baby girl, Mick and Gloria; and those, NOW covered with Health Care.

I know I have been repeating things, apparently 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.

M.S. 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 have changed the LDN to coincide with my noon regimen. I am experiencing better days now that I'm doing the L.D.N.. I stopped taking that brand new FDA approved pill on August 27th, Aminopyridine but I spoke with a guy whose sister has M.S. (relapsing remitting I think) and I think she saw a marked change in her balance. She has gone from using a walker, to using a cane, to needing nothing. I understand it is supposed to be good for “gait” issues, even those with primary progressive. My BP is 114/73/65 at 4:10pm.

POLITICAL

TRY TO MAKE THE LABOR-NEIGHBOR WALK SATURDAY IN VANCOUVER

THE RE-ELECTION OF RON WYDEN FOR SENATE is the second most important election this year in Oregon. It should be obvious to every voter that we need more than 60 votes in the Senate to get almost anything done. That jerk running against Senator Wyden and running those ads appears to be attacking Senator Wyden for voting to get those of US that make less than $250,000 a tax break.

KURT SCHRADER FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE FROM OREGON. (the soft landing bill)

DENNY HECK FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE FROM SW WASHINGTON. (his opponent has a strikingly similar past to that rejected governor of Alaska)

CHECK THE LAST FEW BLOGS TO FIND OUT “WHY THIS ELECTION IS SOOOO IMPORTANT:

Please pledge $45 today -- and help get another supporter into the game:

https://donate.barackobama.com/OctoberPledge

I wonder if anyone checked with the Oregon Department of Revenue to confirm Dud paid state income taxes even for the income earned on away games. As we all know it has been a looooong time since I worked in the field, but it seems to me when a construction worker who lived in Washington and worked for an Oregon Contractor (employer) in Washington they did not have to pay Oregon Income taxes on those earnings. One thing VERY TRUE in Dud's ads is; he will lead Oregon in a new direction.............backwards instead of forward.

If you have been following the YELLOW RIBBON section I do believe that is the same Larry Roberta I reported on when nephew Daniel came back from Iraq in those moving RE-ELECT U.S. CONGRESSMAN KURT SCHRADER ads and I am definitely one that would like to see him sent back to D.C..

CHECK OUT PAST BLOGS FOR THE Top 5 Social Security Myths. I am only going to list the first one from now on, as it is the biggest, as far as I'm concerned and I will save the space.

Myth #1: Social Security is going broke.
Reality: There is no Social Security crisis. By 2023, Social Security will have a $4.6 trillion surplus (yes, trillion with a 'T'). It can pay out all scheduled benefits for the next quarter-century with no changes whatsoever. After 2037, it'll still be able to pay out 75% of scheduled benefits—and again, that's without any changes. The program started preparing for the Baby Boomers' retirement decades ago. Anyone who insists Social Security is broke probably wants to break it themselves.

The nation's retirement deficit--the gap between your current pension/retirement savings and what you should have for retirement--is a staggering $6.6 trillion. Yet there are calls to cut Social Security, fewer people have pensions and 401(k)s have been decimated. It's time to wake up Washington and tell lawmakers to keep their hands off of Social Security and fix our patchwork private retirement system.

If you have been following my blog you must be aware that I am not the happiest with the actions or inactions of Congress or the President but I truly believe that in his year and a half he has got more done for me and working men and women of this country than has been accomplished in decades and I just can't believe there are polls out there that have the Democrats behind by 10 points for the fall elections. (John Bohener as Speaker of the house), could there possibly be that many people that want to go BACK to the BUSH years? (that is in this new Contract on America)

If your looking for that little piece that was forwarded from my Uncle Hank; you will have to check a past blog, “NO, HELL NO”!

LOCAL

LARRY PAHUT FOR DEER LODGE COUNTY, MONTANA JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. (because I have known for over 50 years he has the character and patience for the job)

JOHN KITZHABER FOR GOVERNOR (because he is experienced and gave of his time during his campaign to make my friend Dianna's last days so joyful.

BRENT BARTON FOR OREGON SENATE. ( because he was an independent voice and great representative, for me anyway, in Salem.)

RICHARD DEVLIN FOR OREGON SENATE. (because of his good choice for the location of his advertisement, and he really is, not flashy.)

CHERYL MYERS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, I can't imagine ANYONE working harder for this position and she actually has convinced r's in this r neighborhood to support her and her experience with the N. Clackamas School District should be very helpful.

MIKE SCHAUFFLER FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE. His experience and MOXY is a proven trait, standing up for working people in Salem already.

LEW FREDRICKS FOR OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE. His work with the Portland school district and positive attitude is sorely needed in Salem.

KATHY ROTH FOR OREGON CITY COMMISSIONER.

TOM HUGHES FOR METRO PRESIDENT. (because he has the experience of bringing GOOD jobs to the region.)

I did see where DUD was complaining that the Oregon minimum wage was too high. Lets see:
NBA MIN WAGE $400,000 divided by 82 games = $8,878.05 a game, a game it 48 minutes =101.63 per minute = $6,000+ hr = 813 min wage workers working. DOES A WASHINGTON RESIDENT (DUD), WORKING FOR AN OREGON EMPLOYER (TRAILBLAZERS) OUTSIDE OF OREGON (SEATTLE SONICS) HAVE TO PAY OREGON INCOME TAX ON THOSE EARNINGS?

Shouldn't elections at least be about the “CHARACTOR” of the candidates, not just how they will help or hurt us?

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION

NEPHEW CHRISTOPHER IS IN AFGHANISTAN STILL BUT SURE SOUNDED GOOD ON THE PHONE. Thank you for your service and you are in our prayers every day. It does appear our prayers are being heard.

ONE RIBBON STILL UP, FOR CHRISTOPHER, be safe, hurry home,.

DON'T FORGET, SOFT LANDING BILL, and thank you Senator PATTY MURRAY and Congressman KURT SCHRADER for helping with it. It appears the republican party is taking “a smear” campaign quite literally with that latest anti Schrader ad.

Please check the sites I have under YELLOW RIBBON as they all could use help.

If you are 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?

SPORTS

The Mariners are done but the Seahawks are looking pretty good.

Philly Pitcher Halladay went in the history books, one pitch from another “perfect” game, and it appears the Phillies are on their way to another pennant.

THE DUCKS ARE STILL WINNING, AND DID MOVE UP AGAIN.

Mr. Angelos, sir, you may have your people keep an eye on that Mehrens kid that should be playing fall ball for the S. Cal Rangers, I have been trying to follow his progress on line and he definitely has the right stuff; based on what I've read he will be making a wonderful closer.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES

HELP THE KOMEN RUN/WALK – www.5.komen.org/findarace.aspx

The American Rights at Work still needs help. We must not take our eye off that MAIN issue, our two Senators haven't; 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. (BINGO OR CRIBBAGE?)

OTHER STUFF AND COMMUNICATIONS

MICK, stay positive and we will meet on the golf course and I will take it easy on you.

****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

I did get an email from the trust attorney just prior to posting.

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 5 pages, and just under 2,500 words today, I think.