Live Green Expo

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

There was lots to see and do at the Live Green Expo. I could have stayed all day, but after a few hours of fighting the crowds, I was tired, and my hands were tired from carrying all the bags of free goodies and brochures.
Living Earth had samples of their compost, planting, and amendment blends, and some of their rock.

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Confession of a Domestic Terrorist

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

Now that the DHS secretary has warned everyone that I am a domestic terrorist, I’ll go ahead and make my confession! (copied from an email)
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I believe the US Constitution is the foundation of our nation and the supreme law of the land.

I believe the Constitution grants me the right to pray whenever,whereever and however I please.

I believe that life begins at inception and NO ONE has the right to end that life unless the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life.

I belive the Constitution grants me the right to express my thoughts and opinions freely regardless of who disagrees.

I believe the Constituion grants me the right to assemble with like minded people to support or oppose our government’s policies or actions.

I believe the Constitution grants me the right to keep and bear arms to defend myself, my family and my country from all enemies, foreign and domestic including a tyranical government.

I believe all members of our military are heroes and deserve the respect, appreciation and admiration of All citizens.

I believe legal immigrants have been and continue to be the backbone of this country and I welcome them.

I believe illegal immigrants are common criminals by virtue of breaking our immigration laws and should be captured and deported.

I believe we all have a right and a responsibility to work and provide for our families.and enjoy the fruits our labor.
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Navy Sniper

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

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I Love Mustard

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

from an email -BG
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I Love Mustard.

(This is a true story. If you have children you will probably relate to this father.)

As ham sandwiches go, it was perfection: a thick slab of ham on a fresh bun with crisp lettuce and plenty of expensive, light brown, Gourmet Mustard. The corners of my jaw aching in anticipation, I carried it to the table in our backyard, picked it up with both hands, but was stopped by my wife suddenly at my side. Here, hold Timmy (our six-week-old son) while I get my sandwich,’ she said. I had him balanced between my left elbow and shoulder and was reaching again for the ham sandwich when I noticed a streak of mustard on my fingers. I love mustard. I had no napkin. I licked it off. It was not mustard.

No man ever put a baby down faster. It was the first and only time I have sprinted with my tongue protruding out. With a washcloth in each hand, I did the sort of routine shoeshine boys do, only I did it on my tongue. Later, after she stopped crying from laughing so hard, my wife said, ‘Now you know why they call that fancy mustard ‘Poupon.”

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Thoughts on the Tea Parties

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

I paid attention to some of the news about yesterday’s tea parties, and wow, I’m blown away by some of the crap I came across. This is a good summary:

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“Typical Conservative Republican Christian”
My friend Jack had some helpful things to say on the subject in today’s podcast. My notes:

A speaker standing up as moral Christian, abortion, gay marriage, gays in the military, stem cell research, anti-Obama, etc.
These tea parties are not about Republican, not about Christianity, not the right place for this…
Should be a simple message, supposed to resonate to simple Americans, not going to fix this system by putting it back in the hands of Republicans! “government is spending too much of our money, too many taxes”
Too much more “stuff” added on top of the core message… will only serve to further divide the potential audience

I thought these demonstrations were a great thing. I am so glad to see normal, tax-paying, suburbia-living, family-orientated, people getting out from in front of the television and being active in their community, sending a message to the people that are supposed to be representing our best interests they we are not pleased with the way things are going. With all the different topics that divide us, I hope we can put our differences aside and agree that huge central government and high taxes, and enormous government spending are all bad things that must be ended.

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Pics from the Ft.Worth Tea Party

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

My friend Dave sent me these pictures from the Ft. Worth Tea Party. An estimated 5000 people attended. People getting involved in a grassroots effort to save our country, THIS IS CHANGE I CAN BELIEVE IN!

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Signs from the Dallas Tea Party

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

One of my goals was to get pictures of all the signs that the folks had… and I completely forgot to take pictures of them once I was there. Here are some from the Dallas event:

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Tax Day Tea Party in Allen Texas

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

I’ve been hearing the buzz about this tax day tea party for days, lots of talk about it on facebook and I even received several emails about it from people who don’t typically send out a lot of emails. I convinced Amber that it would be a good idea to go check out the one closest to us, which was up in McKinney. I was very surprised to find the large number of people with signs as I drove through downtown Allen. I was actually moved, not sure why though, but looking at all of those people that obviously lived near me and share the same concerns I have shook me on the inside.

A county judge was speaking when we walked up. It was a little crazy, lots of cars honking as they drove by, lots of energy.

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Getting Old Cartoons

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

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My First Red Strawberries

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Brian Gallimore

Suggestions? Bird netting? Mirrors? Snakes? Red balls?

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