Blast From The Passed

I was having a great time playing with The Princess the other day when I picked her up over my shoulder like the old "fireman's carry" and spun her around and around to the cheerful giggles and chants of "more daddy, more", "faster daddy, faster". We giggled and laughed with abandon until suddenly, without warning the frivolity was shattered by the sound of escaping gasses!

EEEK! Now when I say leaking gas I'm not talking about a little girl "poot", done, NO! I'm talking, "LOOK OUT, THE PROPANE TANK IS LEAKING AND IT'S GONNA BLOW!" The Hiss was audible for miles! It came whisteling out of that little rump with a sickening phhhhhffffft that made my knees buckle and my head spin....it was simply stunning. Unfortunately, when you have a small child folded in half over your shoulder this strategically and tragically places her cute little fanny within inches of your olfactory ducts.

Okay, I will admit to the occasional "unintentional" discharge of gasses but WOW!

It brought me to tears! That's my little trucker butt! Got daddy right in the shnoz with both barrels.

My loving wife just looked on, unamused and unimpressed, and stated in her best YOU HAD THAT ONE COMIN' voice, "That's YOUR little girl, JUST LIKE HER DADDY!" Gee, thanks!

Naughty But Nice...and funny!

You really must see the ongoing Phallic Phun on STAR SPANGLED HAGGIS.

www.starspangledhaggis.blogspot.com

Old is not Useless

This article from the June 5 edition of Boston.com caught my eye. I think it highlights exactly the attitude required to be a cop. When no-one else wants to step into the s#@*, we step up and take care of business. I also love the reaction of this guys wife.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/06/05/graying_duo_keep_passenger_in_check/

Blog Block

I have been trying to fond something for the past week or so to blog about, but I have had serious blogger block. I know there have been events and moments galore but none that moved me to write about them.

I'll keep looking and let you know what I find.

Be Proud of Your Independence

I'll keep this short, as the holiday approach tends to shorten attention spans.

July 4th is our day to declare our independence, so do it proudly and with as much bluster, noise and general "my stuff don't stink" attitude as you can handle.

I am a Naturalized American Citizen and DAMN PROUD OF IT! Yes, I am unyielding in my pride of my Scottish heritage and I extol that pride daily. But I am first and foremost, AMERICAN. Not Scottish-American, Not African-American, Not Mexican-American, Not even Italian-American. I AM AMERICAN!

I love being American. I value being American.

But I also understand what being American requires:

• Devotion to the principles outlined in the Declaration Of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and The Bill Of Rights
• Defense of the Republic, by force if needed, to preserve our democracy
• Support for a government that SERVES the people rather than RULES over them
• Willingness to challenge those in power who lose track of what it is to be American
• and to welcome those who want to live by these standards so as to strengthen our nation

The U.S. is unique in the world and while other democracies try to do the same they cannot match the depth, strength and tenacity of The American Spirit. It is that Spirit that makes us stand up and get in your face and say, "Hell Yes! I'm American!"

Have a Happy and Safe INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!!