Monday, March 16, 2009

St. Patrick's Day/ Happy Aniversary Josh and Jess


This green holiday when the kids were growing up meant traveling downtown to watch the annual parade.
Then I built an Irish Pub.
Then , Josh and Jessie got married on St. Patrick's day a couple of years ago. It's funny how the significance of this holiday has changed for me over the years.The significance of this holiday is officially locked in.

Happy Aniversary Josh and Jess

Love Dad

Monday, March 9, 2009

The Sun


The sun makes:
1. me warm
2. me happy
3. me tan
4. me sweat
5.me want to go on vacation
6. my bald spot brown
7. my grass grow fast
8. my day at work go slow
9. my motorcycle more appealing
10. my hair more blond
11.me wear shorts.
12. You fill in the blank--The sun makes me---------------

I want some answers-- please
What does the sun do to you?

Blessings
Steg

Friday, March 6, 2009

Comments Made in 1955 (man I'm old)

I want to thank Angie for sending this to me . I thought you might enjoy these blasts from the past


> Comments made in the year 1955!
> That's only 53 years ago!
>
> "I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $20.00."
>
> "Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won't be long before $2, 000.00 will only buy a used one."
>
> "If cigarettes keep going up in price, I'm going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous.
>
> "Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter?"
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> "If they raise the minimum wage to $1.00, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store."
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> "When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 29 cents a gallon. Guess we'd be better off leaving the car in the garage."
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> "Kids today are impossible. Those duck tail haircuts make it impossible to stay groomed. Next thing you know, boys will be wearing their hair as long as the girls."
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> "I'm afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they let Clark Gable get by with saying DAMN in GONE WITH THE WIND, it seems every new movie has either HELL or DAMN in it."
>
> "I read the other day where some scientist thinks it's possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas."
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> "Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $75,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn't surprise me if someday they'll be making more than the President."
>
> "I never thought I'd see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They are even making electric typewriters now."
>
> "It's too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet."
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> "It won't be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work."
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> "Marriage doesn't mean a thing anymore, those Hollywood stars seem to be getting divorced at the drop of a hat."
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> "I'm afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business."
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> "Thank goodness I won't live to see the day when the Government takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are electing the best people to congress."
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> "The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on."
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> "There is no sense going to Lincoln or Omaha anymore for a weekend, it costs nearly $15.00 a night to stay in a hotel."
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> "No one can afford to be sick anymore, at $35.00 a day in the hospital it's too rich for my blood."
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> "If they think I'll pay 50 cents for a haircut, forget it."
>
> Know any friends who would get a kick out of these, pass this on! Be sure and send it to your kids and grandkids too


Wow



Blessings
Steg

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Dealing With People in Today's World


I am finding it harder and harder dealing with people in today's world. Whether they are relatives, coworkers, peers, bosses,or neighbors, people just seem to want to get the last word in. They talk about you when you are still within hearing distance and think nothing of it. Arguements develop over the dumbest reasons. I don't know if the current economy is partly to blame , but wake up people, take a good look in the mirror daily and react to it. Let's face it- I don't like what I see everyday , but I adjust daily.

Bottom line- Don't get in my face unless you really want a piece of me.

Case Closed
Steg

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

My Game Face (Repost)




Game Face
I don't know about you ,but I have a very hard time adjusting from work to family life. At work ,I am a supervisor to numerous construction trades,enforcing contracts,scheduling,meeting with owners,etc. Put quite simply,whatever happens on a construction job ,it is my responsibility.This applies to profit margins,scheduling delays or acceleration of the project as well as code enforcement,quality control,and general babysitting of the workers.

I hear all the problems--salary disputes,alimony troubles,kid troubles,debt problems,wife problems,employment problems.,to name a few. When I step into my car every morning the game face goes on. No more Mr. nice guy.I tackle and deal with the problems head on.There's no time for friendly chit chat. The schedules today are crazy. Everybody wants things done overnight.

So at the end of each day,I have a hard time going home pulling in the driveway,taking off the game face, and stepping into everyday life.My wife and family have been very supportive over the past 25+ years. I pray that God gives me the strength and patience to juggle the game faces until retirement comes.I just want to be a loving father, husband and grandfather.
Any Advice?

Blessings
Steg

Monday, March 2, 2009

Old Age Things




As I age, I have noticed subtle changes that are happening with my body. Nose hair grows faster and needs serious maintenance. My favorite change is the ever increasing increasing amount of ear hair . If ignored, My ears would look like this pic. My chest hair and back hair are also thicker than ever.The sad part about getting old is that while hair is growing at an alarming pace all over my body, My head is balding . This doen't really bother me, but it makes you think why this occurs. Still don't have any answers--Do you?

Just Wondering,
Steg