A date that will live in Infamy December 7,1941

On Sunday morning, December 7, 1941 America's naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was attacked by the forces of the Empire of Japan. More than 2,400 Americans were killed and more than 1,100 were wounded. The attack sank four U.S. Navy battleships and damaged four more. It also damaged or sank three cruisers, three destroyers, one minelayer and damaged 188 aircraft. The day after the attack, the United States declared war on Japan and entered World War II. President Franklin Roosevelt, in a speech to congress, stated that the bombing of Pearl Harbor was "a date which will live in infamy"

My window sill today

With the weather outside so cold and snowy I thought I would just post pictures of my houseplants that are in bloom today.

This Christmas Cactus is loaded with blooms and is going to be spectacular when they are bloom.

I have no idea what sort of flower this is but it is beautiful.

This is my only African Violet and it is in bloom too!

Things that bother me today:

1. Conspiracy theories.
2. Celebrities claiming to be environmentalists.
3. How opening any cheap electronic item these days requires cutting up your finger with cheap impossible to open plastic molding covering.
4. The creepers at red lights. You know, those people that start inching forward in their cars slowly until the light turns green.
5. People letting their dogs use my yard as their toilet.
6. Keeping your Christmas lights up until February.
7. When the cashier gives you the change with the coins on top of the bills and for a moment you look like a fool jamming a large wad of cash into your purse.
8. Walking into a spider web
9. People who talk about their favorite sports team and say "WE" like they are a part of the team.
10. People who are late.

Integrity is in short supply now.

I'm an honest person. Most of my friends that are honest. People get away with whatever you let them. I've seen that with big corporatio­ns and the government­. It's also true for us ordinary folks. I've experience­d this firsthand in relationsh­ips. It probably sounds pretty cynical, but it's something I learned early on. I put a lot of faith in people and expect them to be moral, honest and that they stand by their word. I trust them to do the right thing.

I don't know where I rate on the scale, but I try to be honest and to live a life of integrity. I think all lies start with a lie to yourself, and this is where I concentrat­e my efforts. We have no control over others, we only have control over ourselves. All we can do is lead by example, and unfortunat­ely it seems as if many people lead with the wrong kind of example. I'm not so sure that things are any different today than they were decades ago.. There are many days that I don't have much faith in the goodness of others, yet I want others to have faith in my goodness. It's a double edged sword. I want things to be different, I want everyone to act with honesty and integrity. But I can only work on my own honesty and integrity and hope it rubs off on others.

Integrity is in short supply now. But I am patient…..and hopeful.

Cowboy wisdom; From TEXAS CORRAL, GRILL & SALOON ( good food)

Cowboy wisdom; From TEXAS CORRAL, GRILL & SALOON ( good food)

Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction.

If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, Take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there with ya.

The biggest troublemaker you'll probably ever have to deal with watches you shave his face in the mirror every morning.

Don't squat with your spurs on.

CAREFUL is a naked man climbin' a barbwire fence.

A lasso is not a dating tool.

Ride the horse in the direction it's going.

The best way to cook any part of a rangy ol' Longhorn is to toss it into a pot with a horseshoe. And when the horseshoe is soft and tender, you can eat the beef.

A cowboy hat looks silly on anyone who isn't a cowboy.

If ya git ta thinkin' yer a person of influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.

The only sumsitute for good manners is fast reflexes.

Solvin' problems is like throwin' cattle. Dig your heels on the big ones, and grab the little ones 'round the neck.

(thanks Joe)

Happy Birthday Joe!

Happy Birthday to my favorite brother, I love you.