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Homework complete

Posted in Uncategorized on March 21, 2009 by nelsonrenegade

I asked you to miss an appointment yesterday, and said I would do the same. Well, I did follow through, and it went pretty well. I got involved in other things last night (to the point I missed NCAA games), and said “kiss my buttocks” to nightly news, CNN, and any other fear-monger for hire (journalists of major network shows). And guess what?

The sky did not fall; President Obama’s plans did not affect my evening; AIG bonuses did not destroy my life; and the local murder did not run me into my ‘bomb shelter’! I can not believe it!!!! How did this happen?

Easy… I still have financial problems. I still have little work. I still do not know where my utility money will come from. BUT, I got out, and related to my fellow neighbor… instead of letting Brian Williams spread ‘wisdom and calamity’ into my misery. The great thing that came about was… the feeling of being in a group. The people I talked to had the same issues, but were not paid to instill fear or raise ratings. They appreciated a smile, or a handshake, and knew we can make it through this… and the shade of gray is solely based on how hard you press with the crayon!

The world is great… not because of Madonna, or Derek Jeter, or Katie Couric… but because of YOU, and the fact you know this and can let  the idiots get paid to bring the world down… while we keep “getting it done”.

See you tomorrow,

NR

Missed my appointment

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , on March 20, 2009 by nelsonrenegade

So I fooled you… (not really), I got busy and forgot to write yesterday. Doesn’t mean I do not care, just needed to attend to ‘large circus clowns with wooden legs’ (aka: life’s general crap).

Missing our date brings me back to the business of Wednesday. The sheer anxiety of this present social climate provides for many tardy arrivals in my life, and I think that is a quality source of ‘the blues’. When the horse lays the pile, the aroma is at the peak level of strength.

As you face conflict in small situations, the mounting pressure of the sore environment around us can grow bushes into trees. If your mortgage is the primary concern, make sure to focus on what you can do to directly benefit the situation. Allowing anger over the AIG bonuses to cloud your sense of ‘fair’ will just cause you to drink. Sure, the company is abusing the trust of the people, and very well may have had a hand in cooking the financial ‘disaster stew’, and may even be worthy of a swift kick in the ass from Mrs. Karma herself. The fact is, not one ounce of anger you produce is going to pay your mortgage, provide for a raise, or magically reward you with a better position in life. Make a ‘to-do list’ for the future, that involves items you can sit around and bitch about after you make enough money to live on Taihiti beaches six months a year. Then we can discuss what to do to politicians and business brokers of shame.

You can apply this model to any news story, any personal relationship, or any event that “grinds your gears” (Family Guy, copywrite 2005.. take that, lawyers!). This behavior seems easy to do, but you need encouragement and practice to truly act on the notion.

What now? Try this small act today… one time during the day, just catch yourself when you are about to have a meltdown, and ask; “How will this anger help me, and what can I really do about this?” I’ll try it as well, and report back tomorrow.

One other item (just for today) – When it comes to watching the news tonight… miss your appointment.

One day at a time,

NR

Sleep can kill!

Posted in art, entertainment, life, philosophy, religion on February 26, 2007 by nelsonrenegade

YOU AWAKE?

The United States of America is a fine place on this wonderful morning, and I enjoy the fact I live here. There comes a time when one must ask if a fine place can improve upon itself, and become even better. It is a universal truth, that despair and unfavorable conditions will exists to a certain extent due to the diverse area and population this great planet possesses. America has been a leader in many categories concerning social needs, desires, and ideology. The country’s TRUE defining principles are great standards to apply towards building a fantastic social structure. The question is: “Has the driver fallen asleep at the wheel?”… or has something even more sorrowful taken place?

As I awoke this morning, I realized that it was much later than the time I needed to be out of bed. On the rare occasion I do over sleep, I am left with no option but to get moving. This lack of “alarm clock stimulation” has forced me to haul ass, and not necessarily think the next actions of my day out appropriately. I accept this reality and tell myself that I will play ‘catch up’ later (provided I do not slip in the shower, cut my face shaving or run red lights due to my hast). This mentality is a fine operating creed for a middle class kid with no greater responsibility than going to work, paying taxes, and hanging out at club ‘Show My Ass’. The problem comes into play when one has chosen to take on more responsibility in life, and to assist Humanity in providing a better place to exist. These are the individuals that are responsible for providing the structure and security for maintaining electricity flow, pot-hole free roads, child protection, and all other services a society needs and desires. Once the choice is made to claim leadership, then that individual must begin to decide what truly is important to ALL that fall under the region of power. If you fail to understand the relationship between ‘your’ territory and the rest of the world…..Endgame… you are done. Should I choose to forget my razor has a sharp blade, it will surely get the best of my neck while I ponder the consequences of my tardiness.

Along came a spider, and with it came the idea that small parties with ambition to grow could set ideologies that would fulfill these needs and the largest one will be right. These ideas will be rooted in ancient ‘untouchable’ principles and only the highest educated will have the right to dictate ‘man law’ (not to be confused with Miller Lite’s idea of ‘Man Law’). These sects have developed some fantastic principles in which to live one’s life, but they are not always the best at defining these ‘laws’ and therefore leave a great deal open to interpretation and vulnerability. This chaos created from these actions has come to dominate the political and cultural environment. This uncertainty and FEAR has become the key element in running political institutions around the world. The double whammy (neat word I dig) is the backing of media, and their fear of reporting the truth and/or simply profiting more by showing the slanted side that makes them more money. This true Catch22 is a very effective means of rule and manipulation, and if you do not have the time to sit and think about it, it will consume you with either anger or fear.

This website is my little gift to my country. I look around and see most of my countrymen and women either struggling in despair or running so hard and fast, that they have no time to really SEE what the nature of politics is providing them. I write all that will appear here for the sector of society that has not but a flicker of hope. America is strong and it is a pillar of the world community, but the true might is the people that walk the streets everyday. I have encountered greater wisdom on the bread truck routes of American cities than all of Washington, London, and Beijing politicians combined. I do believe in my country, and I hope through review of these daily postings, that you will at the least find inspiration and hopefully enlightenment. I have no intention of providing an ideology to live by. I simply want to give you an additional way to look at the world around you, and some topics to discuss at the dinner table or on family night around the den.

I have strong opinions about the way all countries are operated, but for now I hope to begin to be able to talk about a better future for my country. God gave you all the tools you need to survive and He will be the One to consult for direction in your life, but I hope my discussions will help you to understand the fear and anxiety that politicians use intentionally to curb your attention. By better understanding the mindset behind ‘power’, I hope you will obtain more security and independence in your life and pass it on to others. Always feel free to email topics that have an impact in your life, and give me your opinion on my writings so that I can learn from you.

 

May I meet you all one day,

Nelson Renegade