I couldn't have said it better myself!

I hope you will all read to the end. Jay Leno puts it into perspective and makes us think about the pathetic negativity. That's right, Jay Leno!!

Jay Leno wrote this; it's the Jay Leno we don't often see...."The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true, given the source, right? The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed, and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence, 2/3's of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change.

So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What are we so unhappy about?''Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?

Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?

Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time, and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?

Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state?

Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?

I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough.

Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all, and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.

Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and your belongings.

Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes , an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.

This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers.

How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world? Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy.

Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S. , yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have , and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.

I know, I know. What about the President who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The President who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same President who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The President that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks?

The Commander-In Chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me? Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad?

Think about it...are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country. They didn't have to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a ''dishonorable'' discharge after a few days in the brig.

So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want, but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds, it leads; and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells , and when criticized, try to defend their actions by "justifying" them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about "how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way"...Insane!Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media.

Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth, and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative."With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"

Jay Leno2007

You Rah Rah

I think the only place worst than Michigan to live for a Wisconsin fan is Iowa! I hate Iowa fans. Just in case that wasn't clear...I seriously, really, to the very core of my being, hate Iowa fans. Some of them are my friends, but there is one day a year I even hate them. Today is the day...Wisconsin, thank God, beat Iowa. Iowa is intolerable enough if they lose, God forbid they win, they make you want to vomit, and I think a few times tonight, I did in fact throw up a little in my mouth.

So let's run through the roll call of Iowa fans at Pepper's tonight...

There was the bleach blond who was flirting with her granddad so he would buy her drinks. I think the old guy was clueless that she was dumping his ass the moment the game was over.

Then there was her two highly obnoxious Iowa friend fans who while they were in the bathroom at the same time as me were discussing who was dating who and one of them actually said "it doesn't matter, I don't date white guys anymore." Her parents must be so proud. Frankly, I don't think a single one of the blonds here mentioned actually went to Iowa, they looked like UNI students.

There was a table of guys, several quite cute, about my age that actually looked like they might have attending Iowa at some point in their lives and although they were cheering loud they at least waited until appropriate times unlike the aforementioned blonds who were just obnoxious.

There was another set of blondes that I met on my second trip to the bathroom...they were highly intelligent creatures that intersperse "like, umm" at least three times into every sentence. True scholars!

Then there was the recently began dating couple next to me and my Iowa fan friend and her (hang on to your dinner) Ohio State boyfriend. The dating couple were also obnoxious Iowa fans but again I believe they were actually UNI students. They were young and hadn't been dating long...and the reason I know this is they weren't comfortable with each other yet....they had the getting to know each other vibe... little touches here and there, but not too much, but much flirting.

Lastly, next to me were the old guys...the kinda creepy...don't make eye contact type of guys. Who gave me dirty looks when I didn't cheer with all the obnoxious ones.

I kept my cheering to a quiet yes, or get 'em, or go go go...I tried not to be loud, frankly I wasn't sure I wouldn't get hit if I did get loud. And I was the ONLY Wisconsin in the room. Its not that I haven't had my obnoxious fan moments...but a friend cured me of that a long time ago...in a pretty hurtful way, but it was effective none the less and I, to this day, remember never wanting to feel that way again.

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Mr. Delusional Michigan Football Fan

(Reeaaaal Men Of Genius)

Today we salute you, Mr. Delusional Michigan Football Fan

(Mr. Delusional Michigan Football Faaaaaan!)

Season after season, year after year, you try to justify your absurdly high preseason ranking

(clutching at straws!)

Season after season, year after year, you scramble to make futile attempts at damage control when the Wolverines lose to a grossly inferior opponent

(How'd Northwestern score fifty fouuuuuur?)

Inevitably, you'll bring up the past, and boast of National Championships won 40 years before you were born

(those were the daaaaaays!)

You will point out that you have more wins than any other program as though that is relevant to the current season

(been playing since the 1870s!)

Go on, ignore that home loss to your arch rivals in the regular season finale and continue to believe that you'll defeat your bowl opponent with striking ease

(we'll win by thirteeeeeeey!)

So crack open an ice cold Bud Light, oh Emperor of Excuses, and take comfort knowing that when you don't finish in the top 25, you'll be back to number three when the preseason polls come out next year

(Mr. Delusional Michigan Football Faaaaaan!)

Goodbye my ol' friend

Today I had to say goodbye to an old friend. It was a very tough day, but I had put off the inevitable as long as I could. I had to put Sassy to sleep today. She was a very sweet cat. She isn't cool and full of attitude like JT, but she was sweet and cuddly. She purred like a motor all the time. She would love up to anyone that came to the house and make sure they left the house with the gift of a pant leg covered in white and gray hair. She would sleep curled up against my shoulder or on my shoulder until it feel asleep under 13 pounds of sleeping weight.

The best part of Sassy and the thing I will always remember about her is that unlike JT she didn't always answer to her name. But when she wouldn't come to her name all I had to do was sing, and she would come and curl up in my lap purring. I will miss my friend.

I love Autumn

Things I love about Autumn:

1) Badger Football!!!
2) Air off, windows open!
3) Leaves changing color
4) Apples on my trees finally turn red
5) The crisp air that reminds me of Madison!
6) BBQ smells better in the autumn especially if it includes brats
7) Everything pumpkin and cranberry

I love this time of year. Even if my allergies don't. I love this time of year!

Are the planets aligned?????

MICHIGAN LOSES AGAIN!!! I nearly fainted when I turned on the tv between chores and saw Oregon up 37 to 7 on Michigan. I refrained from dancing, cuz well we were playing a late game.

Speaking of the late game....Holy crap did we just squeak by on that one. I was a little on edge during that game.

We are still two weeks from the most important game of the season. And anyone who would like to disagree with me about the validity of that statement, does not live where I do! With Michigan doing so poorly this year, they have no doubt chilled which opens the spot for the most obnoxious fans for Iowa to slip right in there.

Well I'm off, got a bunch of things to finish up for the realtor and I have to drive south tonight so I can meet my ride in the morning.

What could be more beautiful?

What could be more beautiful....

Than the badgers winning the season opening game?

The Badgers winning the season opening game when Michigan doesn't.....

I don't want to jinx anything....but damn, I hope I get to see Aileen for New Years!