The Agony of the Feet - Part III
The pain and swelling in my feet is going down. Finally. So I doubt the toes are broken. There is still some pain but I suspect it will be gone in two or three days. However the combination of painful toes on the right foot and this probable stress fracture on the left foot is making walking a pain in the feet. Or if you prefer, a pain in the ass.
One week from today, February ends. That also means the end of Black History Month. I don't like Black History Month, but not for the reasons you might think. Every month should be Black History Month. Every month should be Hispanic History Month. Every month should be Asian History Month. And so on. Whites, blacks, hispanics, asians and all other "groupings" have made positive and negative contributions to the history of human beings on this planet for hundreds and hundreds of years.
Talk to high school students today. They know who Chris Brown is. They know who Ne-Yo is. They know Kanye West is romantically involved with Kim Kardashian. But do they know who George Washington Carver was? Shirley Chisholm? Barbara Jordan? Clarence Thomas? Benjamin Banneker?
They're aware of Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, Salma Hayek, Pau Gasol and more. They might know who Cesar Chavez was, if they live in California, because they get a holiday in his honor. But ask about Delores Huerta, Oscar Arias, Isabel Allende, Simon Bolivar or Federico Garcia Lorca and you'll get a blank stare.
One month per year is simply not enough to teach, inform and remind us of the achievements of the people who helped shape and change the world in which we live. The founding fathers weren't the only ones who gave us this nation. But I guess, until we as a society decide it is important to teach this stuff year round, Black History Month is as good as it will get.
Other things I'm pondering early on a Friday morning:
With my worsening breath, the push at work by events/circumstance/management to get me to work more hours is not a good thing. Yesterday I sat in my car for ten minutes after work, before I could drive home. I'm sure if I had just driven away it would have been fine but I felt better resting a bit first. At some point I'm going to have to just say "no, I'm at my limit". I just hate doing that. It means admitting I'm not what I once was.
I saw a photo of two women engaged in a Mixed-Martial Arts fight and had to laugh at the brilliance of some marketing guy. He or she got one of the two women to let them put an advertisement for "TaxSlayer.com" on the front of her top. A warrior advertising a company that positions itself as a 'slayer'.
Reportedly, the training officer who was a key figure in the firing of Christopher Dorner from the LAPD is continuing to receive threats. Who would be threatening her and why?
I know that modern cars have too many buttons and gadgets already, but I have an idea for a new one that will cut down on the use of horns. We put in a button for when the driver is behind someone who isn't moving at a green light. Pressing the button will make a message appear on the windshield of the driver in front of them in bright, bold letters. But I'm not sure which message to use. Here are the potential messages.
There's only shade of green, pal.
Are you going to wait for the written invite to move?
They chose Green because both Green and Go start with G.
WTF are you waiting for??
Let me know which you think might be most effective, or feel free to share your own idea.
The designer who lent a gown to Lindsay Lohan and was angry when it came back ruined needs to look in the mirror to see who is to blame. You don't loan a valuable garment to someone like her and expect to get it back none the worse for wear.
This one has to be seen to be believed: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/cheerleader-sinks-incredible-half-court-trick-shot-mid-045358445--ncaab.html Why in the world would you even think to try this?
It's sad to read that Rebecca Marino, a 22 year old pro tennis player from Canada is quitting the game, partly because of bullying from her "fans" on social media. If all you can do with your social media is attack public figures, you need to do some serious soul-searching.
How did it get to be so much? A deadbeat dad in New York pleaded guilty to charges he hadn't paid $1.2 million in back child support. The mothers of the kids involved don't want him jailed. He can't earn any money to pay restitution in jail.
This Date in History:
On this date in 1732, George Washington was born.
On this date in 1819, Spain officially sells Florida to the U.S. for $5 million.
On this date in 1855, Penn State University was founded.
On this date in 1856, the Republican Party held its first national meeting in Pittsburg. There is no truth to the rumor that the meeting was held as the Primanti Sandwich shop.
On this date in 1862, Jefferson Davis was officially inaugurated as President of the CSA.
On this date in 1879, Frank Woolworth opened his first five and dime store.
On this date in 1889, President Grover Cleveland signed a bill admitting North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington as states.
On this date in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge becomes the first president to make a radio broadcast from the White House.
On this date in 1942, FDR orders General MacArthur to leave the Philippines.
On this date in 1958, Egypt and Syria combine to form the United Arab Republic.
On this date in 1974, Samuel Byck tries and fails to assassinate President Richard Nixon.
On this date in 1980, the so-called "Miracle on Ice" takes place as the U.S. defeats Russia 4-3 in the Olympic Men's Hockey competition at the Lake Placid Winter Games.
Famous Folk Born on this date:
Ladislaus the Posthumous (so-named because he was born 4 months after his father, the King, died)
Sheldon Leonard
Robert Young
Charlie Finley
Don Pardo (this is Jeopardy).
Ted Kennedy
Sparky Anderson
Jonathan Demme
Robert Kardashian (it wasn't his fault, Kris did it)
Julius Erving (he began dunking basketballs three months later)
Jeri Ryan
Michael Chang
Drew Barrymore
Rajon Rondo
One week from today, February ends. That also means the end of Black History Month. I don't like Black History Month, but not for the reasons you might think. Every month should be Black History Month. Every month should be Hispanic History Month. Every month should be Asian History Month. And so on. Whites, blacks, hispanics, asians and all other "groupings" have made positive and negative contributions to the history of human beings on this planet for hundreds and hundreds of years.
Talk to high school students today. They know who Chris Brown is. They know who Ne-Yo is. They know Kanye West is romantically involved with Kim Kardashian. But do they know who George Washington Carver was? Shirley Chisholm? Barbara Jordan? Clarence Thomas? Benjamin Banneker?
They're aware of Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, Salma Hayek, Pau Gasol and more. They might know who Cesar Chavez was, if they live in California, because they get a holiday in his honor. But ask about Delores Huerta, Oscar Arias, Isabel Allende, Simon Bolivar or Federico Garcia Lorca and you'll get a blank stare.
One month per year is simply not enough to teach, inform and remind us of the achievements of the people who helped shape and change the world in which we live. The founding fathers weren't the only ones who gave us this nation. But I guess, until we as a society decide it is important to teach this stuff year round, Black History Month is as good as it will get.
Other things I'm pondering early on a Friday morning:
With my worsening breath, the push at work by events/circumstance/management to get me to work more hours is not a good thing. Yesterday I sat in my car for ten minutes after work, before I could drive home. I'm sure if I had just driven away it would have been fine but I felt better resting a bit first. At some point I'm going to have to just say "no, I'm at my limit". I just hate doing that. It means admitting I'm not what I once was.
I saw a photo of two women engaged in a Mixed-Martial Arts fight and had to laugh at the brilliance of some marketing guy. He or she got one of the two women to let them put an advertisement for "TaxSlayer.com" on the front of her top. A warrior advertising a company that positions itself as a 'slayer'.
Reportedly, the training officer who was a key figure in the firing of Christopher Dorner from the LAPD is continuing to receive threats. Who would be threatening her and why?
I know that modern cars have too many buttons and gadgets already, but I have an idea for a new one that will cut down on the use of horns. We put in a button for when the driver is behind someone who isn't moving at a green light. Pressing the button will make a message appear on the windshield of the driver in front of them in bright, bold letters. But I'm not sure which message to use. Here are the potential messages.
There's only shade of green, pal.
Are you going to wait for the written invite to move?
They chose Green because both Green and Go start with G.
WTF are you waiting for??
Let me know which you think might be most effective, or feel free to share your own idea.
The designer who lent a gown to Lindsay Lohan and was angry when it came back ruined needs to look in the mirror to see who is to blame. You don't loan a valuable garment to someone like her and expect to get it back none the worse for wear.
This one has to be seen to be believed: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/cheerleader-sinks-incredible-half-court-trick-shot-mid-045358445--ncaab.html Why in the world would you even think to try this?
It's sad to read that Rebecca Marino, a 22 year old pro tennis player from Canada is quitting the game, partly because of bullying from her "fans" on social media. If all you can do with your social media is attack public figures, you need to do some serious soul-searching.
How did it get to be so much? A deadbeat dad in New York pleaded guilty to charges he hadn't paid $1.2 million in back child support. The mothers of the kids involved don't want him jailed. He can't earn any money to pay restitution in jail.
This Date in History:
On this date in 1732, George Washington was born.
On this date in 1819, Spain officially sells Florida to the U.S. for $5 million.
On this date in 1855, Penn State University was founded.
On this date in 1856, the Republican Party held its first national meeting in Pittsburg. There is no truth to the rumor that the meeting was held as the Primanti Sandwich shop.
On this date in 1862, Jefferson Davis was officially inaugurated as President of the CSA.
On this date in 1879, Frank Woolworth opened his first five and dime store.
On this date in 1889, President Grover Cleveland signed a bill admitting North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington as states.
On this date in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge becomes the first president to make a radio broadcast from the White House.
On this date in 1942, FDR orders General MacArthur to leave the Philippines.
On this date in 1958, Egypt and Syria combine to form the United Arab Republic.
On this date in 1974, Samuel Byck tries and fails to assassinate President Richard Nixon.
On this date in 1980, the so-called "Miracle on Ice" takes place as the U.S. defeats Russia 4-3 in the Olympic Men's Hockey competition at the Lake Placid Winter Games.
Famous Folk Born on this date:
Ladislaus the Posthumous (so-named because he was born 4 months after his father, the King, died)
Sheldon Leonard
Robert Young
Charlie Finley
Don Pardo (this is Jeopardy).
Ted Kennedy
Sparky Anderson
Jonathan Demme
Robert Kardashian (it wasn't his fault, Kris did it)
Julius Erving (he began dunking basketballs three months later)
Jeri Ryan
Michael Chang
Drew Barrymore
Rajon Rondo
posted by me at 6:49 AM
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