Weather Questions, Answers, and Comments

"Hey, is it hot enough for you?"

The only answer for that today is "Hell.  Yes" with hell being a noun and not a curse word.  It was close to 100 degrees in the shade.  If you could find any.

"It's not the heat, it's the humidity."

I've got news for you, honey.  100 degrees is hot with or without humidity.

"I like the heat."

Then I'll be happy to tell you where to go.  Look for the noun in the first answer above.

Happy Birthday, America!

You are 234 years old today (more or less).   You're still growing and maturing, but still holding fast to the beliefs and the passions of your youth. 

God bless America

and all who dwell between her shores

Did you know John Adams was the first to suggest that July 4th be celebrated with parades, "illuminations", games, sports, and devotion to God?  

Did you know John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both signed the Declaration of Independence and both died on its 50th anniversary, July 4, 1826? 

I'm the Star

You're the star.
Together we can make beautiful music in the night sky.

My horror-scope for tomorrow reads: "This planet belongs to you. It has been put here for your personal convenience. You are not a 'bit part' player in someone else's drama; you are the star of the show. This is your world. This is your life. It is not that the other people don't matter. Of course, they do. They are characters in your story. That makes them incredibly important. But it is, nonetheless, your story. If you don't feel that way, you have been listening to the wrong advice and have turned your own tale into a sorry saga."  (http://www.cainer.com/)

I don't think it gives me much of a clue to what's going to happen tomorrow, but it's kind of deep, don't you think?

What I Did This Weekend

I started a new blog today.  Check it out.  Wii is At the Top of the Hill  There's not much there yet, but there might be later this week.

I also learned some cool stuff to do with Microsoft PowerPoint.  I probably can't use the cool stuff at the fuddy-duddy Dumass Corp where I work, but sometimes I can slip things past them.  Check out the free templates at Microsoft Office.com to get some ideas of your own,  Don't miss Duarte's Five Rules for Creating Great Presentation.  I think some of the effects are only available in PowerPoint 2010, but I got some animation ideas that I can use in earlier versions.

I walked 5 miles with the Walk It Out Wii game yesterday.   And I'm learning most of the words to Black Eyed Peas' Boom Boom Pow.   Makes me miss  bubble gum music.

7 steps to financial freedom

I went on-line shopping last weekend and when I went to check out I had the choice to have it delivered to my home for $7 or pick it up at the nearest store.  Since I pass within a half-mile of the store every day I decided to save money and stop on my way home.

First, I got an email from the company saying my package had arrived at the store only a couple of days after I had placed my order, but I had to print an email off my computer and produce a pictue ID before the store would let me have the package.
Second, my printer didn't work so I decided to print it off at work.
Third, at work I couldn't remember my password to get into the email to print it so I had to wait till I got hme and try my printer again.
Fourth, I re-installed my printer and produced a paper copy of the email,
Fifth, I had to wait 2 days before I was able to stop at the store.
Sixth, they didn't want to see the email copy or a picture I.  They seemed to think that was a silly idea.
Seventh, I spent $75 on other merchandise while I was in the store.

But I saved $7 on postage.