Steadygain's Account Talk

[Steadygain]

Hey Everyone – I've got 3 loose ends to tie and then I'm done.

• Told Malyla I'd elaborate on the 'Brain connection apparatus'
• Restore my friendship with a lifelong friend
• Say Good Bye to Everyone

I'll call this (my farewell speech) but you can call it whatever you want: 'When yellow turns to Green', or 'When notes become Sidewalks' or whatever.

Over the years I've made a lot of incredible connections and believe with all my heart and life that many of you are lifelong friends and some are even family. So I think it's important to reflect on these things and share how wonderful it's been. If many of you left without a good bye or some kind of explanation it would probably eat away at me and I want to make sure that doesn't happen here.

I now realize that my overwhelming need to be here was to take a vacation and meet with others and go to places I'd never been before. I began my journey in this anonymous world with a chance to finally fulfill my dream of letting Jimi Hendrix come to life and be a carefree and aimlessly drifting Spirit. Because the anonymous aspect dominated over everything I found it way easier to be totally open and revealing. So I guess you could say it was the spontaneity I needed more than anything else and no matter whom I met or where I was I would make the most of every situation.

Of course the TSP was a welcome treat mainly because I had done very well over the years and – being wired 100% like a man made me hugely competitive so I guess I felt up to the challenge. It would appear I entered the TSP world at the worse possible time – but now I realize the TSP had little, or nothing, to do with my need to be here. You see I was able to immediately branch off in a million different directions and know everything is cool and everything is meant to be exactly as it is.

As the TSP became increasingly disappointing and unfulfilling I randomly decided to venture in a different direction and spill out my life – and just tell everyone everything.

It's funny looking back because the first one to greet me appeared to be the biggest trouble maker on the MB. I mean this guy was very strong and kind of abrasive and openly hostile and challenging to the ones in charge. He even got booted off for a time – which all the more made me a little leery because I sensed I had to be really careful what I talked about or how I interacted. Only thing I knew about him was he went by Birchtree.

Now a 'normal person' would immediately realize the best thing to do is avoid this dude. I'm far from 'normal', however, and hugely drawn to these things –to get in their world and discover what makes 'them tick' – like where are these vibes stemming from and what's it like to float in his world. So despite others telling me to watch out; I went headlong into his world and came to immensely love and admire him. I found the more the barbwire of racist and hugely anti political rhetoric was stripped away; the more you're able to ignore the incredibly judgmental and convicting tones; and the more you're able to come to grips with his constant Bullish Sentiments – even during the worst Economic Disaster since the Great Depression and his frequent 'Pro Bush' chanting and saying how everything is great and he wouldn't change a thing. Once you get past the exterior steel layers of this 'nut' you find one of the greatest treasures imaginable. So for me the journey was well worth it and in him I found an 'older brother'. It was very cool and I found numerous other treasures along the way and I'm thrilled for the journey.

Getting in Birchtree's world was no easy task so I took a long detour by throwing myself wide open to everyone and exposed everything without any reservations.

Sky Pilot was my first awkward confrontation. A very brief misunderstanding was quickly resolved because he had the courage to make his views known. The PM world revealed we had a great deal in common and he remained one of my greatest friends and biggest supporters.

First he says, "I look forward to reading your thoughts and insights. As we all pull together, we increase our potential to prosper!"

That would honestly sum up how I felt the whole MB responded. Then as I'm spilling out the details of my life he says,

"Steady, Thanks for this glimpse into your personal life. There is significant meaning in your experience. A gift to all of us.
Peace,

I'm not trying to highlight – and separate Sky Pilot from the group – but his comments were so widely reflected by others and I'm simply using him as an example that would equally apply to numerous others.

Then he disappeared for a long time and came back to say:
Steady, I just love reading your thread. Peace to my soul, joy to my heart...

Well my relationship with him will endure forever and even though I'm leaving this world – these memories– and the exact same kind of memories I have with so many of you only make me better.

I didn't know how far I could go with talking about my life and couldn't help but think there are probably a billion restrictions I'm breaking and boundaries I'm crossing. So when numerous Members openly appreciated the revelations of my life and spurred me to continue I said, "Umm what about the Moderators"?

There are too many to name – but I do want all of you who gave me encouragement to know how deeply I appreciated your support and my heartfelt thanks to all of you.

Show-me was very supportive and strove to quell my fears:
Dude, you got style! Enjoyed reading about your favorite meal also.

 

[Steadygain]

When I tried to dodge talking about something that may be offensive my biggest fan told me I could talk about anything and assured me its fine with the Moderators. Show-me was quick to respond:

This is Steadygain's house and if he is OK with it, I am. Great stories, keep'em coming.

Thanks for the stories, Steadygain! Keep 'em coming.

Then Paladin lets me know my random stories were not appreciated and he ignored them.
Steady,

I would suggest that you start putting these unique episodes of your life into a novel, beginning with your earliest memory and going forward from there. Your writing style is a captivating read, with the concert scene being a perfect example of what I am talking about. At first I ignored these posts, but now I find the stories interesting as you describe various unusual events that appear to be unrelated but then are revealed to be interwoven into a larger tapestry.

FogSailing pipes in with:

Steady:

I'm with Paladin..Keep posting friend..

Cornelia, who was by far my greatest fan and inspiration said:

Keep your stories coming, they are really good and I agree in that you should write your memoirs, they may really turn out to be best-sellers!

Well Show-me responds with:
A novel would be a great idea and a book I would buy.

Here I want to recognize all the Moderators – honestly every single one of them was and remained a huge support and encouragement.

But I knew the Moderators were not the Top Dog so I still held to the fear and uncertainties of paranoia until Tom intervened.

http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showpost.php?p=131809&postcount=218

I pretty much started off as a 'free spirit' and had a great time floating wherever but now I all the more thought 'go for everything and go as far as possible. So I decided to honestly become Hendrix in real life and play openly for everyone. This was 'My World – and My Time Had Come'. I openly acknowledged my intentions to play publicly and was ready for my 'Dream of all Dreams' being Hendrix in an open Concert.

WIND HUNTER then makes himself known.

Steadygains,

I cant wait for that concert. Kar Crazy and I will be on the front row cheering you on. Watching you run up and down the fretboard with the emotion and technique that so many have aspired for since the the day that Hendrix passed.

I was very taken to WIND HUNTER – it's like we were one Spirit.

And yes Hendrix is probably the most emulated guitar player of all time. He is truly the master of guitar.

Nothing would have brought him more into my world than that comment and I started tripping and soon a bunch of us are floating in my dream and all these cats are jiving in my vibes. So it wasn't just WIND HUNTER it was like tons of others too.

Steadygains, I must say you have quite a talent for bringing a crowd of strangers together and making them feel like they have been friends forever. Thank You! You have a true gift. And thanks for your contributions on the board.

In retrospect I can honestly say these kinds of comments were expressed by many others and noting could compliment me more. Being a source of inspiration is the ultimate.

Staedygains,

I've been playing my a$$ off. I never would have been inspired again if it weren't for you....Thanks Dude.

It's impossible for me to leave without openly acknowledging how beautiful the journey has been and how deeply many of you seeped into my life. So this is my final farewell but one I joyously deliver. Please know if I neglect to name you I can assure you that any life that intertwined with mine and whatever good came from anyone – these are the things I will reflect on and you are in my heart and life.

There were some rough spots and with any source of disharmony something is amiss and it's a loose end that needs addressed. Some things take a lot of time but eventually the opportunity to resolve the issue avails itself.

Nasa1974
Steady, your words are the calming and spiritual realities in a world out of sync. It took me a little while to understand why you are part of this MB.

I hope one day that I will be able to be not just a member of this MB but a friend to many and family to some.

 

[Steadygain]

Caymanbrac12 and I encountered animosity and allowed ourselves to enjoy the conflict.

You are a perfect example of a mindless neophyte

With this revelation I felt he was exposing me to the entire MB with a huge magnifying glass. Similar comments left me baffled how anyone could know me so well when I did everything possible to hide these dominate features. Then he told me the story about his father and that linked me into Special Forces and various missions and I owed it to his father to cut him a break and honor him. I am not bringing Caymanbac12 up to make him look bad, but only to stress how unresolved issues take a huge priority and how determined I am to get them squared away. My better half (on this MB) told me to not get involved with him – warmed me about interacting with him – but I owed his father and therefore I owed his son. BTW – my better half didn't care for Birch either – but I'd already broke through the exterior and thought he was great. So we quickly learned to avoid talking about Birch because I would light up (bean in delight) and she would frown in disgust. Well anyway – my mission was now to quell the storm and bring peace and harmony and I respected his father probably as deeply as he did so with the first opportunity I expressed my views.

Thanks Steady - my father would have appreciated the compliment. He was a good man … his opinion was all important to me the obvious meaning of having such a good influence to be around someone who always gave more than he received.

In time I was breaking through but he was leery and wasn't sure how to take me. Finally Birch stepped in and my response calmed the waters. Without Birch's intervention the waters never would have been calmed and I need to add that almost anytime I encountered some kind of conflict – Birch was there looking out for me.

It's all good Steadgain. With that everything was good except one big conflict.

It seems in every world there is someone who essentially functions as my significant other and though my better half has long disappeared I knew in time things would work out and I'm glad I listened to my heart. There is no reason to leave loose ends untied or to let disharmony continue when all of that simply reflects a misunderstanding – something inferior – or truly trivial – interfere with a true relationship. Also need to add that although I say my better half – there were many other woman that became hugely significant and will always remain a wonderful part of my life.

A new Era that completely changed My World occurred when. XL-entLady entered the scene and revolutionized my outlook on everything – the entire Universe – especially in regards to myself and those closest to me. I had no clue how the chemical interactions derived from the PM world had brought the 'gems' to life – and also on the general MB and in the Groove and Trip Pad – but what I whole heartedly believed were totally INTERNAL and Private Entities STUCK OUT TO HER LIKE FIREWORKS GOING OFF and it was impossible to hide. It was like the most wonderful and amazing 'trip' she could imagine so it started off really good.

Here you need to realize that I never skim the surface – but am compelled to go as deeply and thoroughly as is possibly imaginable. I had no concept of a brand new woman's fears and suspicions – that she has to be cautious and establish boundaries to safeguard the relationship and let it prosper. What she shared was so deeply sacred and personal that I blindly assumed she knew I was safe. It was terrible because I already reached the highest heights imaginable and totally floated away in the chemical and magical worlds whereby a man and woman can exist on the MB and so I was like already there. So my natural inclination was to be 100% Natural and let everything flow – where her natural inclination was stand her ground and hold up the STOP SIGNS and say 'Back Off'. As time went on I lost the battle and loose ends dominated everything with little to no hope of ever being corrected. So it was an ongoing battle that existed throughout the ages. Deep down I was largely 'innocent' – but repeated efforts to calm the waters only brought greater distance. So it's not that we ever had anything going – that we were once madly in love and then had a falling out or anything like that. It's simply that she (a completely sane woman) met a completely insane man at what might be considered a very vulnerable and exciting time and I just got carried away and instantly floated beyond the solar system while she maintained her bearings and patiently tried to reel me down but I liked it in outer space and wondered what was holding her up????

In the meantime all other relationships were allowed to run their course and everything was good. I was content with everything and was ready to leave and enter the next world or mainly return to my old one because MY VACATION had run its course and it honestly was no longer a vacation. Work was getting increasingly busy and home life was busy as well. So that's why I'm leaving and I have a lot to look forward to but I kept holding on – hoping to resolve that one big issue that continued to wear me out. Finally as the lights were going out with only the smallest glimmer of hope, the opportunity finally become available to tie the loose ends. I could hardly believe it – for a loose end is the worst thing imaginable and no matter what I will never cease in my efforts to correct it. So I immediately spilled everything out and she let it sink in and said, "Hey baby cakes, everything is cool – it's like water under the bridge – and I'm cool and you're cool so like let's just start all over and let things prosper." But I was mainly consumed by the loose ends – was really to leave but couldn't go until everything was good. So I said, "Hey sugar cat, I can dig what you're saying and that is like the coolest thing I could imagine but I'm already tripping in another world and your forgiveness was all I needed to get the ticket punched." Little did I realize she had just been given Queen Moderator status and I'm just talking like she's a regular cat. But it's cool because deep down they both got what they needed – desperately needed – and the waters were calm.

Well between Birch's introduction and the last calming of the waters there were numerous adventures and interactions with many others. All of you know who you are and each and every one of you has to know you enriched my life and allowed me to find some treasures I will cherish forever. So now I can say good bye because this was the main 'loose end' I had to tend to. I'm very grateful for being a part of your life and all the more for you being a part of mine.

As Jimi would say: Peace – Love – and Happiness to ALL

 

[Birchtree]

You were fun - do a drive by at any time. As Roy Rogers used to sing: Happy Trails to you until we meet again.

 

[Frixxxx]

Peace & Love to you too, Brother!

I'll miss the Groove you provided us here.

PM me or do a drive-by on my thread.

Frixxxx (aka Eric)!!!!

 

[Steadygain]

You were fun - do a drive by at any time. As Roy Rogers used to sing: Happy Trails to you until we meet again.

Thanks Birch !!

My second largest account has made over 32 times what it made in the entire 1st Quarter of 2009 as of 5/1/09. I switched everything on 4/21/09 as previously noted into Balanced, Mid-Cap, and Small- Cap.

That's over 4.5% GAIN compared to 0.14%

With today's very remarkable GAIN - I'll shift everything back to Fixed Income and HOLD for awhile. I believe you're BULLISH influence was in large part was persuaded me to make the move.

Peace & Love to you too, Brother!

I'll miss the Groove you provided us here.

PM me or do a drive-by on my thread.

Frixxxx (aka Eric)!!!!

Thanks Frixxxx - but the Groove and the 'Fun' Birch referred to are simply unavailable for at least the months ahead.

Well this is a quick drive by - take care all.

 

[Boghie]

Steady,

Good to find you still perusing.

We got a bit greedy with your writing, eh. Always interesting. However, blogging should not be a job for the blogger. Wretchard (Richard Fernandez) at 'The Belmont Club' went through something very similar a couple of years back. Slowed his blogging - but, his writings are still very, very valuable. Likewise with Steven den Beste. When they write (and Fernandez now posts frequently again) it is something to read. I think I will find the same with you.

I still hope that you definitely post on your financial moves - being the greedy b@sturd that I am. Your opinions matter to me on a more than interest level on that topic.

 

[Guest2]

I still hope that you definitely post on your
financial moves - being the greedy b@sturd that I am. Your opinions
matter to me on a more than interest level on that topic.

So many people can relate to Steady. He puts it out there for all to see.
Steady is truely a very big part of this MB, even if its a once a month
Blessing. Many Thanks Big Brother !

 

[Steadygain]

Steady,

Good to find you still perusing.

We got a bit greedy with your writing, eh. Always interesting. However, blogging should not be a job for the blogger. Wretchard (Richard Fernandez) at 'The Belmont Club' went through something very similar a couple of years back. Slowed his blogging - but, his writings are still very, very valuable. Likewise with Steven den Beste. When they write (and Fernandez now posts frequently again) it is something to read. I think I will find the same with you.

It's too complicated to go into a lot of details, but no it's just the opposite of anyone being greedy for my writing. It's way more that work is stretching me more and more and each life I encounter pretty much needs 100% - so it's largely a forced decision. Then with Spring comes mowing, triming, pruning, a large garden and picking hundreds of quarts of blackberries, apples, and other things that tie up a lot of my life.

I'm mainly in a transitional stage as I'm trying to evolve into something better. Up until the recent past my goals have been largely self seeking with perhaps the overwhelmingly goal of providing not only one of the best homes for my family - but all the more filling that home with the most beautiful items. Way beyond that was developing a deep sense of integrity, respect, and care and making a point of remaining free of debt.

But now I'm finding more and more that a life hidden in the comforts and security of the castle is very unrewarding. I believe I've finally come to realize that being a fully committed 'Servant' is the ultimate life and there could never be a greater reward than living simply and actively extending your life for others. So that's the biggest thing for me - I'm trying to prepare for retirement by finding ways to be involved with needed services and projects and breaking free of a lifelong comfort zone sheltered from everyone else.

I still hope that you definitely post on your financial moves - being the greedy b@sturd that I am. Your opinions matter to me on a more than interest level on that topic.

We'll see. I thought it would be easier to simply not post anything and let my name disappear from the AT rather than request it be removed. My friend - I thank you for valuing my opinions but really I am nothing but a 'gut' person. A huge number of Members are frequently posting charts and numerous key details and briefs that are way beyond anything I provide. Overtime I found it better to stick with Tom's Comments and try to keep it simple. If there is an example that stands out above the rest it is Birchtree and not because he's a B&Her but because Patience and Sticking with a Winning Stretegy are truely the greatest keys of success in the investment world.

My Gut for the TSP is that the Stocks behind the Funds have risen way to fast in comparison to the volume. Had there been substantial volume to support this event I would feel way better; but my intelligence may be my greatest weakness and the greatest barrier keeping me from huge substantial gains. Despite the incredible gains over the past 7 weeks I see it more and more as a trap - a set up for disater - and therefore I'll stay in G a little longer.

In my private investments Adam Hamiton (in conjunction with Birch) convinced me to fully invest on 4/21. Yesterday was my biggest gain and with that I moved everything to Fixed Income which is like our G Fund. I made over 52 times what I made in the entire 1st Quarter. So I guess if there is anything to take from my example it is 'Listen to your Gut and if it feels like a BEAR MARKET then be very happy with gains like 4/21 to 5/4 and lock them in.

 

[Steadygain]

So many people can relate to Steady. He puts it out there for all to see.

Squalebear you're one of the best things that ever happened to me. You are the perfect example of what it means to be transparent and true - and the qualities you possess are absolutely priceless.

I try to be real - for the better or worse - for good or bad - I try to let it go and hope something wonderful will happen.

Steady is truely a very big part of this MB, even if its a once a month
Blessing. Many Thanks Big Brother !

My endless thanks to you as well !! Just keep being you and everyone can feel 'the family' atmosphere.

 

[GUCHI]

steady

i just had a funny thought that popped in my head. I picture u looking like your avater. very serious and determined !!! just an unconcious (sp) thought

guchi

 

[Steadygain]

steady

i just had a funny thought that popped in my head. I picture u looking like your avater. very serious and determined !!! just an unconcious (sp) thought

guchi

Thanks Guchi

I'm like him in many ways: DETERMINED

For him there was nothing less than giving your whole life, soul, and spirit - and he learned to do that in a way so far beyond anyone I'd ever known. If you ever saw him play guitar it was an incredibly beautiful event because to the largest degree the guitar was not an external instrument (as it was with ALL other guitarists) - but it was truely incorporated as part of his being. This is why he played the way he did - why he played with his teeth. For those who didn't really know him 'playing with your teeth was a cool gimick' but for those who knew him well it was a very high intense love and desire to be one with his guitar - and he used his mouth because of this huge hunger to pour his 'inward self' into it.

He taught me 'by example' to break all boundries and go as far as you can possibly go in whatever you're commiting to. As distortion boxed in (and impaired the others) Jimi used it and flowed with it and made it beautiful. In the same manner I flow with the energy and life that I encounter and try to let it take me wherever.

He was incredibly 'down to earth' - communicated in a deep spirit of love, acceptance, and brought forth a general sense of freedom.

When it came to his life's passion he was very serious and all the more sought to the highest degree to raise the bar as high as possible and set the highest standard. His building of Electric Lady Land (his music studio) and his recordings to this day beat almost anything presently available.

SERIOUS

I am very serious - as life is but a moment and we only have so much time to get it right; to put things in perspective; to honestly discover who we are and why we're here. I am undoubtedly determined to find 'the better way' - whether that's building a home that is truely in harmony with the Earth - maybe having a pyramid for storage, healing, mediation; and ultimately if that means letting go of everything I have to find perhaps the ultimate reward in simplicity and generousity - I think in the end we all need to determine what is 'the Ultimate Life' and how do we obtain it. For me it is largely a REVERSAL of where I am and only when you really get to the TOP - when you have it all - do you come to find this truth. So now it's way more a matter of letting go of the Materialism and replacing the external treasures with something far greater. To be seen and known as just a simple man who lives a simple life.

 

[GUCHI]

steady

i enjoy your words as well as alot of others on the MB.

i thank all of you for sharing !!!

 

[Steadygain]

steady

i enjoy your words as well as alot of others on the MB.

i thank all of you for sharing !!!

It's amazing how sacred LIFE is and how much we appreciate it. The plants and rubber tree in my office, my beautiful green lawn, the trees and bushes throughout my property and the wide variety of flowers and roses, let alone the garden and all it offers.

The view out my office window is similar with the grass and trees. Yet there is no doubt that the same type of views are equally admired by all of you.

How much more valuable is the life we possess and the potiential each of us has to offer. I'm thrilled you enjoy my words and I do yours as well. I would take this beyond 'alot of others' to be all inclusive. I am but one thread of a huge tapestry and my words can only have significance when weighed in with all the others. I believe that each of us has something to offer and something to share and the more we come to appreciate what is shared by everyone the more we see the true worth of their contributions.

On this note would like to share a real life story. I had a hard time understanding someone's messages and honestly undervalued his/her contributions. Then one day the messages rang loud and clear and I thoroughly enjoyed them and let him/her know of my former inability to grasp the value of what they expressed. Was told my input was a confirmation to his/her improvement and that he/she had started taking a medication for anxiety about the time I noted the change. My point here is that all of our contributions are valuable and it's only as we come to appreciate the person expressing their views that we can understand the true significance.

Here I'm at a disadvantage because I only have time to come here and stay in touch with whoever comes by.

2 quick things:
1) Wolverine - Origins of X-men: The star of the movie is the closest thing to Clint Eastwood I've ever seen. Here I mean the young Clint Eastwood, but his expressions and facial features .... are incredibly similar - which made the movie a thousand times better.

2) TSP wise - you have the dumb money and the smart money regulating Market (Fund) Activity. Dumb money is money foolishly buying into something that won't last - whereas Smart money knows the best thing to do is pull out. You may say 'Money is Money' and this is true only to extent that more Dumb Money going into buy will push the prices higher. If the Smart Money is going lower at the same time, however, then that pretty much guarantees that a substantial correction is underway.

Well I need to run - have a good day everyone.

 

[Steadygain]

Since 3/9 - by TSP prices

C Fund - gained 34.5% 7.8673 x 34.5% = 10.5893
S Fund - gained 45% 9.0631 x 45% = 13.0870
I Fund - gained 38% 10.2903 x 38% = 14.1962

I don't see how this could be accurate - but that's how it appears.

Surely the Funds were not that low in reality??

 

[Steadygain]

DUMB @$$ - OR TOO SMART

In retrospect it makes no difference for all of us who continue to hold to a 'Fake Head' - BEAR MARKET dominance. As we proclaim the foolishness of 'buying in this Market' - since 3/9 all of us have become the 'Ultimate Losers' and we all look like idiots for missing out on one of the Greatest Gains in history.

What's even worse is that the further it goes the more we boldly we stive to show our superior insights with grave warnings and yet the Markets continue to rise.

So right now those that have remained fully invested since 3/9 are undoubtedly the Ultimate Winners and to everyone of them my sincerest gratulations.

I am increasingly swayed to believe this is not a BULL MARKET and the BEAR is displaying the most outstanding intelligence I could imagine. He has lured the 'Dumb Money' into unjustified exuberance while at the same time undermining the real elements that would support a REAL BULL. So now the BEAR has gained my highest respect for wearing out the 'knowing' and taking in the 'unknowing'.

After reading through Martin Armstrong's works I no longer believe Adam Hamilton is correct. I believe the worst is yet to come and I have learned my lesson. When C Fund is selling for under $8 dollars and S Fund is selling for $9 or lower - that is the time to buy no matter where the Economy is at that point in time. The HUGE advantage of being in the TSP is that you are guaranteed the lowest price on every share regardless of how much you buy.

I'll be back in mid June - so please don't think I'm ignoring you if you stop by to visit. The further the Markets go up now the longer it takes to get back on track. I believe Mid July will bring the best buying opportunity and to jump out after that - or to go in and out - would be the biggest mistake. BUY AT THE BOTTOM AND HOLD ON FOR LIFE. Now I realize that cuts against the grain of 'Friends don't let friends Buy and Hold' - but at the end of most significant Recession/Depression of our entire life you want to BUY AND HOLD because the next event will not be a 'Fake Head'.

Well that's all from my little world. God Bless and Hope ya'll are doing Great.

 

[Steadygain]

I'm simply marking the spot - to compare in June

27 - with an 89 spread to G Fund (S Fund passed me and is 20)

Jekyll - This is mere consolidation and the Markets are moving up to the sky. Don't bail now whatever you do - and don't be concerned if it drops 10% or 20% ... because it's just packing the dirt for liftoff.

Hyde - This is nothing folks - only the ice starting to crack. The vapors which have steadily risen over the past 7 weeks have finally drifted off and now REALITY is kicking in.

Later everyone - and as usual don't make too much out of the day to day - we'll see how things pan out in another 5 weeks.

 

[Steadygain]

Through Ella (my dog) I've developed the deepest and most meaningful bonds imaginable. She is my baby and I never have any bad feelings about cleaning up her piles, bathing her, feeding her, taking her for walks, and spending quality time laying on the floor with her as I lovingly sweet talk her and rub her neck, shoulders, back and tummy. From my relationship with her I've come to appreciate the 'Mother Bonds' more than ever and I honestly believe I have somewhat of a sense of how it feels to be a mother.

Women have such an advantage from their social wiring and amazing insights and intuition - next to God there is nothing like a mother.


Happy Mother's Day

Have a great weekend everyone

 

[Steadygain]

I'm also sorry to hear this. As an older Vietnam Veteran I gave up on prayer many years ago and God has no place in health care. As a health care professional I do know that excellent health care does exist and may he receive the best available. I'd be mostly concerned about another recurrence six weeks from now when the coast seems clear. Be ready for a trip to the Cath Lab and possible surgery to replace coronary arteries or placement stents to prevent further coronary thrombosis. I do wish him a full recovery and no there will be no reason to quit working - he'll have many more productive years.

Birch,
If there is a God - then it would be impossible for anyone to love you more because no human or other source of life could ever know more fully everything about you than the One who brought LIFE into being. You have so much integrity and in so many ways your strengths are overwhelming. Your comments here display incredible insights regarding our cellular makeup - and the marvelous extent of our Cardiovascular System.

God would never have wanted his land to be saturated with Agent Orange - and for the endless birth defects, cancer, and numerous other medical conditions that continue to be prevalent in Vietnam. Nor would God ever plan to have at least a forth of Cambodia's population killed off and leave the ongoing population with at least a 50% rate of PTSD and Severe Anxiety Disorders.

What happened over there had nothing to do with God - and as with every other war throughout the centuries - when mankind is determined to wipe out a particular 'people' then death and distruction will be carried out - against His Will. Just as 'we' wiped out the Native Americans. God is not here to work magic by stopping bullets from firing, or bombs from exploding, or chemicals from saturating everything. He is here to show us a better way and only then can we understand what it's all about.

I painfully remember you and Malyla taking about God having no place in health care and never seeing a miricle. I wish there was someway I could open your eyes Birch - and you could see the miricles I've seen over the years. God is very much in the center of Health Care - in fact - if God exists (and I say this out of respect for you) But if GOD EXISTS - then the ULTIMATE HEALTH CARE WOULD HAVE TO BE HIS MOST CENTRAL AND UNDERLYING GOAL. What could be more important to the One that brought all things into existence and the maker and sustainer of all life.

I love ya Birch

 

[Birchtree]

You know I appreciate your views and respect your sentiments and your heart that springs eternal. I haven't been near a church since 1969 and never intended to go near one ever again. However, Captain Buzz is getting married in a church in January so I have to do my part - if she only knew the sacrifice I was making. But love will prevail over my obstinance.