Family! Sitting here typing on this laptop with the TV turned on and it was loud. I thought to myself, “Is it going to wake them up”! Even after living alone for the past two years, family is still breed in my being. I’m one of those who still loves the family atmosphere and the joy and trials it brings. No advice to those who have the little “Carpet Apes” (at least that’s what I call them) No advice. just the way it is. Enjoy every minute they are with you. Like our local TV commercial says at the end of a sales pitch for housing materials. “BLINK…..THERE GONE"!
Still their memories are branded in our hearts and minds.
What a trip it was!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Protest helps half-court shot contest winner claim his prize
By Jeff Eisenberg | The Dagger – 6 hours ago
Vincent Swope (ESPN3.com screen shot)
When Kentucky freshman Vincent Swope sank a half-court shot to win a halftime contest during Saturday's game against South Carolina, he did a victory lap around sold-out Rupp Arena and began dreaming of what he could do with the $10,000.
Vincent Swope (Twitter)
One of the organizers of the contest approached Swope in the midst of his celebration with a copy of the contract he'd signed and a video replay of the shot. The man intimated to Swope that the supermarket chain Kroger might not be willing to pay the $10,000 since Swope appeared to take the shot a few inches beyond the mid-court stripe.
"They said when I released the ball I was over the line," Swope said. "There are some pictures where it looks like I touched the line and some where it looks like I didn't touch the line, but that didn't even cross my mind when I shot it. I was just thinking, 'I'm $10,000 richer."
Word that Kroger's might not pay Swope reached Kentucky Sports Radio founder Matt Jones during the second half of Saturday's game, so he wasted little time in organizing a movement on the freshman's behalf. Jones offered to bring Swope on his postgame radio show and encouraged his 37,000 Twitter followers to tweet in protest with the hashtag #OccupyKroger.
Not only did hundreds of Kentucky fans follow Jones' advice, some also took the movement a step further. Two Wildcats fans made #OccupyKroger signs and stood with them in front of the Kroger in Ashland, Kent.
To Kroger's credit, the supermarket chain didn't take long to realize the PR folly that not paying Swope would be. A representative of Kroger called Jones within an hour of the game ending on Saturday and asked him to tell Swope that he would receive the $10,000.
"That's the Big Blue Nation for you," Swope said. "They supported me, and I really do appreciate it."
Swope is supposed to call Kroger on Monday to find out how he'll receive his money. He plans to put most of it toward paying for school.
The entire episode was surreal for a freshman whose greatest claim to fame before that was dressing up in a referee's costume for Kentucky games this season. Swope first did that for the North Carolina game in December and he's stuck with it ever since after he received positive feedback from his fellow students.
"It's definitely become my trademark," Swope said. "I think I'll have to do it for the rest of my college career."
Saturday, October 1, 2011
SHOULD I FEEL OLD?
Now I have two! Two granddaughters that is. My daughter Amy gave birth to a 7 lb. - 10 oz. black haired beauty three days ago. Many grandparents say it makes them feel "Older!" Not me.
When my children were born, I was trying to figure out how I was going to buy diapers, medicine, pictures and on and on. That in itself made me feel old. The worry got to me on our first Christmas. That worry ended me up in a hospital, (an overnight stay). I worried too much, way to much.
When my children were born, I was trying to figure out how I was going to buy diapers, medicine, pictures and on and on. That in itself made me feel old. The worry got to me on our first Christmas. That worry ended me up in a hospital, (an overnight stay). I worried too much, way to much.
Karlee Brooke Jent
Now I can go back to my childhood somewhat. A grandchild is just that. A child that is grand. As a parent there are many responsibilities. As a "Poppa", there is time to step back and simply enjoy. That makes me feel "Young Again".
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Thoughts from U on USA debt & what needs done?
I WOULD REALLY LIKE FOR U TO GIVE YOUR THOUGHT ABOUT THE NATIONS DEBT, WHAT CAUSED IT, HOW IS IT REPAIRED, i WILL LIKEWISE AGREE OR DISAGREE. IF I DISAGREE WITH YOUR THOUGH(S), I WILL GIVE U MY OPINION & WHAT I THINK. WE BOTH MAY BE RIGHT & ALSO, WE MAY BE BOTH WRONG.
Send your thoughts, OK?
Send your thoughts, OK?
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Stray Bullets
I hope the stray bullets being shot from the candidates of the Republican Party for President will not miss and kill some of the new supporters!
I'm reminded of a old bumper sticker that had printed on it this quote. "LORD, PLEASE GIVE ME PATIENCE AND I WANT IT NOW!" I'm afraid some of the new members will not take down the ones who have been battling Washington politics for years with those who need the boot! Yes I said boot!
During the last debate about the "Debt Ceiling" in congress and not so much a debate in the White House, those who took to the streets in the 2010 elections are so excited to see some candidates that are doing what they said they would do that they (the supporters) are painting everyone with the same brush if they have a difference of opinion. To me. that's not good!
There are 3 branches of government set up by our founding fathers as far as laws & regulations are concerned. They are these: The President who has VETO power alone. Not over a simple line in a bill but a swooping veto to end the whole bill. The congress can only override the President if there is a super majority of members voting the opposite of the President. This would make the bill "Veto Proof" if it were a two-thirds majority.
The Senate is made up of two elected officials from each of the fifty United States of which they each serve a six year term. Not all are held for election each time but are on a staggered schedule.
The House of Representatives. Often referred to as "The Peoples House" this equal one-third has 435 members. The members represent states and are each on a two year term only. Representatives are decided by voters yet it is the once every ten year census that determines how many representatives each state has.
At the present moment the Republicans only are in control of one-third with the Democrats having two-thirds. So who has the control. The Democrats at the present time. That is unless the Republicans and especially the "Tea Party" members that caucus with the Republicans shoot the Party in their own foot. I say that because It is my opinion mostly that we need a new majority senate and a new President to get things headed back in the right direction again. As a voter I can say that I Did Not vote for Barack Obama but that I did vote. We the people hold a large amount of the responsibility for Not Voting at all! These same ones who don't vote usually will be the ones leading the coffee shop discussions on what is wrong with this country.
It's time the good ole USA takes back what we have given away! Here are only a few of my thoughts:
Our tax dollars overseas in all shapes. Use our own coal and natural gas and oil. The tree huggers can come and hug some trees here in the woods of KY if that's what they need to do. Bring back the jobs send to China and other foreign governments that took away our tax base and jobs for half standard products. We can do it better here if our politicians & greedy business people will remember who died to give us our freedom. It was and is Americans. We also need to remember that the separation of church & state Is Not in the U.S. Constitution. It was only in a letter for a speech that was suggested by a Presidential writer that was not used. Yes we do not need the state in the church but we should be allowed to have the church (through individuals) in the state! Most of our ancestors came here across the pond to be able to worship as they felt they should by worshiping their Creator, God. In England there are no Baptist or Methodist or Pentecostals but only the Church of England even still today. That is why they came here in the first place.
So chew around on my opinion and give me your opinion. Maybe we can learn something from each other along the way. God Bless The United States of America.
I'm reminded of a old bumper sticker that had printed on it this quote. "LORD, PLEASE GIVE ME PATIENCE AND I WANT IT NOW!" I'm afraid some of the new members will not take down the ones who have been battling Washington politics for years with those who need the boot! Yes I said boot!
During the last debate about the "Debt Ceiling" in congress and not so much a debate in the White House, those who took to the streets in the 2010 elections are so excited to see some candidates that are doing what they said they would do that they (the supporters) are painting everyone with the same brush if they have a difference of opinion. To me. that's not good!
There are 3 branches of government set up by our founding fathers as far as laws & regulations are concerned. They are these: The President who has VETO power alone. Not over a simple line in a bill but a swooping veto to end the whole bill. The congress can only override the President if there is a super majority of members voting the opposite of the President. This would make the bill "Veto Proof" if it were a two-thirds majority.
The Senate is made up of two elected officials from each of the fifty United States of which they each serve a six year term. Not all are held for election each time but are on a staggered schedule.
The House of Representatives. Often referred to as "The Peoples House" this equal one-third has 435 members. The members represent states and are each on a two year term only. Representatives are decided by voters yet it is the once every ten year census that determines how many representatives each state has.
At the present moment the Republicans only are in control of one-third with the Democrats having two-thirds. So who has the control. The Democrats at the present time. That is unless the Republicans and especially the "Tea Party" members that caucus with the Republicans shoot the Party in their own foot. I say that because It is my opinion mostly that we need a new majority senate and a new President to get things headed back in the right direction again. As a voter I can say that I Did Not vote for Barack Obama but that I did vote. We the people hold a large amount of the responsibility for Not Voting at all! These same ones who don't vote usually will be the ones leading the coffee shop discussions on what is wrong with this country.
It's time the good ole USA takes back what we have given away! Here are only a few of my thoughts:
Our tax dollars overseas in all shapes. Use our own coal and natural gas and oil. The tree huggers can come and hug some trees here in the woods of KY if that's what they need to do. Bring back the jobs send to China and other foreign governments that took away our tax base and jobs for half standard products. We can do it better here if our politicians & greedy business people will remember who died to give us our freedom. It was and is Americans. We also need to remember that the separation of church & state Is Not in the U.S. Constitution. It was only in a letter for a speech that was suggested by a Presidential writer that was not used. Yes we do not need the state in the church but we should be allowed to have the church (through individuals) in the state! Most of our ancestors came here across the pond to be able to worship as they felt they should by worshiping their Creator, God. In England there are no Baptist or Methodist or Pentecostals but only the Church of England even still today. That is why they came here in the first place.
So chew around on my opinion and give me your opinion. Maybe we can learn something from each other along the way. God Bless The United States of America.
Monday, August 8, 2011
2011 Crittenden Football Schedule
Rocket Football
2011 SCHEDULE
Aug. 26 HOPKINS CENTRAL
Sept 2 at Trigg County
Sept. 9 at Union County
Sept. 16 at Paducah Tilghman
Sept. 23 REIDLAND*
Sept. 30 MARSHALL COUNTY
Oct. 7 at Murray*
Oct. 14 at Ballard Memorial*
Oct. 21 CALDWELL COUNTY*
Oct. 28 MADISONVILLE
* Denotes 2A First District Game
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