President Obama.....Oh my!!

Hope you are well. As most of you, I am growing more concerned about the direction of our great country. I was fed up with the Republican party during the last two years of the Bush administration. However, I am more concerned now than I have ever been. The health care bill, rising taxes, the number of riots and the growing hatred and racism of Americans can only spell out that our once great united nation is heading for a fall. The far left does not have a clue, the far right does not know where to find a clue and the mid stream Americans are living in a state of confusion. Then you have the tree hugging, save the planet liberals who think all you have to do is dance around a daisy patch bare foot while smoking a joint and all will be fine.

Don't get me wrong. There are still some hard working Americans that want our great country to survive. However, I am afraid those folks are the minority. Within ten years, it will be all but impossible for the middle class to make ends meet. Many people have there head in the sand and refuse to see the incredible damage that is being done. President Obama is not the deliverer. He is part of the fulfilment of God's plan. The only way our people can survive is to 'cleave unto that which is good.' The only good think I know is God's grace.

I will stick with what I have said for many years.......Bill Oreily for president!!

Have a blessed day! Tony

The Walkers knew how to live.

Time away! It is very hard to find nowadays! However, my beautiful wife and I found the time this past weekend to travel to the Smokey Mountains. We had a beautiful day on Saturday to hike and enjoy each other's company. We visited the old Green Briar School and the Walker Sister's House. It was fun to sit and wonder how life must have been back then. I am sure the work was hard and consistent. However, we decided we would definitely trade this modern day life of craziness for the life the Walker sisters enjoyed many years ago. We bought a book that gave an overview of their life in the Smokies. It was awesome to see the actual place you had read about. It was easy to imagine them there and how they lived. We also rode our bikes on the trails and had a wonderful time.

I have realized over the past few years that life is just too short to carry around a lot of drama, troubles and materialization. I have had money. Lost it all. Earned it again. Bought toys. Lost it all. In all of this I have learned that happiness is the most valued possession. I have searched for years for true happiness. I thought I had a hold on it a few times but it somehow slipped through my fingers or wriggled free from my grasp. I believe I tried to hold on to happiness too tightly by embracing material things and doing what I thought others wanted me to do. I have finally found a life that is happy with no strings attached. I am to the point where I can finally be me. I believe I will follow the advice of an old 38 Special song that is one of my favorites. I will 'hold on loosely but not let go.' I have said that before but have not held on being truly the man that I am. It feels good to be free.

Have a blessed day! Tony

Time.....not enough of it!

Hey Folks,

I haven't had time to write lately. My job is very demanding and life in general is very demanding. However, I am doing well. I will try to write more soon. Please leave a comment or two and let me know if this blog is even worth the effort! I have many new pictures of my life and my failed attempts at cooking and other things to add to the blog. If you pass by the site please let me know and I will work harder to update it.

Have a great day!! Tony