Four score and four! That's my age tomorrow. So while the cleaning ladies were here today and Rhoda was off on her business, I took myself to see the movie, "No Country for Old Men" which I thought was appropriate for the occasion which will occur on the morrow. Now I believe that this country is really not a country for old anything. The elderly are rarely treated with respect. If you're an old dog or horse, they put you down; if you're a handicapped elderly veteran of foreign wars they stick you in a home where they take your money and your soul. So four score and four is kind of scary. Who expects to live that long after smoking Camels, Lucky Strike, Chesterfields, and Marlboros every day for 50 years? Well, I attribute my longevity to the fact that I used to run every day at least five to ten miles for several years. After you've run two 26 mile marathons, survived 60 combat missions and you've driven in South Florida for 25 years without getting hit, you kinda get the feeling that you are invincible. So, what the hell; I'll shoot for five score! Now I have a new goal. I've been looking for one. I'll go ask RH+ to double my meds tonite.
I just got myself an Obama sticker and a button. I still have Wendel Wilke's (sp?) button. A lot good it did. My son sent me an email today with a link to an article in an online magazine that went on a lengthy Obama bashing, based on his belonging to a church whose pastor was a buddy of Farrakan(sp?); and that Barack has surrounded himself with anti-Israel advisors. I responded to JR that the sins of the pastor ought not to be visited upon a congregant. Besides, that magazine is an ultra conservative right wing journal whose articles are pushed frequently by Rush Limbough and others of his ilk. I like Obama; he is Robert Kennedyish...(my opinion). I also like Hillary, but I believe Obama has the best chance of winning the presidency. Anything to get rid of that CIC who has caused so much misery to American and Iraqi families...and for no good reason...my opinion.
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My anti-Obama hint was just to be a little provocative -- a personality trait I picked up somewhere along the line. For the first time, the Dems seem to have 2 good candidates, rather than 0. Even McCain seems to be the best of the GOP, especially because the ultra-conservatives hate him. I just hope the winner doesn't get blamed for the horrible economy crash that Bush has set up. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Can't wait for the 85th Bday party. 4 score & quint.
A very happy celebration of the day of your birth is in order for you today!
I couldn't just say Happy Birthday to a man whose literary utterences bound from the elegant to the sublime...We Love you and 5 score sounds even better a goal!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, POP!
Happy Birthday to the Red Baron, I hope you have some extra mallomars tonight to celebrate.
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