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Many no-shows for Ford's Service???????????

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 23:17:45 GMT

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WP: Many no-shows for Ford's service - washingtonpost.com Highlights - MSNBC.com

As with any country, the US has its fair share of faults. We are not perfect. We don't have all of the answers to the world's problems. Just like everyone else, we make mistakes.

However, after reading the above article I am more ashamed of our political leaders than I have been in a long time. Few of our political leaders bothered to attend former President Ford's funeral. Yes, as the article states, it is a holiday weekend. Yes, there are many football games going on (I can't believe someone wanted to know the score of a game!). Yes, Sadam Hussein was put to death. Yes, many of them were on vacation. Did the Supreme Court REALLY need to take a vote to decide if any or all of them would attend? Is that legislative body so incapable of independent thinking they can't make their own decisions?

But the worst of all is that our living former Presidents and CURRENT President could not be bothered to attend. People who have read various postings of mine know that I am not a fan of President George W. Bush, but even I was stunned that he felt the need to "clear cedar" on his ranch than to return to Washington for the funeral. It’s not like he has to pay the airfare - he has his own plane! On top of that he is quoted as saying about President Ford "He always put the needs of his country before his own." I find that ironic that Bush, who has a complete staff to take care of his ranch, felt that clearing cedar was more important than the needs of his own country. Mr. Bush (honorific intentionally left out) you should think about living up to your statements about others.

I fully admit that I was young enough when Ford became President, that I don't remember a great deal of what he did while in office. But I do know that he didn't ask for the position, he became president through succession during the ending of the Nixon (Watergate) scandal. But he stepped up to the plate and did his job.

Regardless of my personal opinion about a specific political leader in any country, one who does their job ethically, humanitarily, and to the best of their ability should be treated with dignity by their country's leaders upon their death. Not a "phone in eulogy" as Bush did. Not attending secondary services, and certainly not doing unnecessary yard work on their ranch.

Everyday people drop what they are doing, travel thousands of miles, and often go to extremes to attend the services of a deceased family member. While politicians are in a "profession" they are also an exclusive group - much like a family. They certainly can make the same efforts. Sorry, but it comes with the job you choose.

Mr. Bush, ask yourself. How will you feel if the current President stays home and does yard work when your funeral comes around. Not a pleasant thought is it?

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Time to Look for a New Job

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:51:41 GMT

Well I recently fishished up my latest project for Microsoft. Now the exciting task of looking for something new starts!! If anyone in the Seattl area knows of a company looking for a communicaitons manager, web producer, or general manager to build or repair a disfunctional team let me know. My background is varried from teaching, managing teachers, developinging curriculum, web production, formal internal and external communiations, web design and content editing just to summarize.

Other than that, there isn't a lot of exciting things going on. For those of you who have followed the remodle of my house, I am about to have the final 2 rooms completed and then I can finally live in a house that isn't under construction! That will be a great day!.

Hope every one is well!!

Paul

Avoid Sprint/Nextel Cell Service

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:51:03 GMT

Avoid Sprint/Nextel cell service at all costs. They will screw you over, and do not provide any type of customer service. You would be better off using 2 tin cans with a string between them!!!

If you are a current Sprint user, don't commit to any type of service contract that my be associated with upgrades, etc. You will be stuck with it and not get the service you were promised.

Paul

Does Anyone Use Sprint/Nextel Cell Phones

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 02:07:48 GMT

Does anyone use Sprint/Nextel cell service? If so, what experieince aryou having (or have had) with them?

Thanks!

Paul

Microsoft Windows Vista

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 17:09:12 GMT

Has anyone install beta versions of Microsoft Windows Vista? If so, what has your experience been (yes I know it is a beta version so it would not be bug-free).

I'm thinking about installing it but thought I would get some real world thoughts about installing the operating system this early.

Thanks!!

Paul

Wow! Along Time Since I Blogged!

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 02:28:21 GMT

Wow - I can't believe how long it has been since I posted something here. Where does the time go? I went back to work and it has been crazy. Long days and a lot of things to fix, but the project is starting to come together (I was hired to fix a completely screwed up project) so that is a good thing. The best part of all is I have a great manager - nothing at all like the nightmare person that I worked for when I left MS back in February. Also, it is a project for MS so it is nice to be back!

We had a wonderful summer in Seattle this year. Lots of sunshine so it was a perfect time to be off work. I can't remember the last time I had any time off in the summer much less than the whole summer!! :)

I'm getting ready to celebrate my birthday. 40! I can't believe it - how depressing. Although my new staff was shocked to find out how old I was - they thought I was much younger so at least I don't look 40. To celebrate I'm going to take a group of friends up to my favorite hotel in Vancouver BC for the weekend. The fun part is most of them have birthdays in October too so it really ends up being one big birthday party - although I'm the one who pays for it LOL. But at least I don't have to worry about any other kind of b-day presents!

Work on the house has been moving along slowly. I think the last time I blogged I was in the process of having the whole outside of the house redone. That is finally done and now I'm onto the painting part. I'm painting part of it myself and I'll have to hire painters to paint the rest because the house is pretty tall in some parts and I'll only go so far up a ladder. I've got to get my butt in gear though. We may have had a great summer, but the Fall rains are stating in so I don't have a lot of time to get that done!!

I hope everyone is doing well. Drop a line and let me know how you are. Would love to get caught up with all the friends I've met through here!

Paul

Talking about 2007 Microsoft Office System Beta 2

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 02:56:56 GMT

The Microsoft Office 2007 Beta 2 is now available for download! I've downloaded it and love a lot of the new features and look. Of course it takes a little time to get used to new layouts of new versions of any software.

Even though it is only Beta 2, I've found it to be very stable and reliable. If you like to work with the latest stuff I'd recommend getting it.

You have the choice of having a CD sent or downloadng. If you choose the option of downloading keep in mind you are downloading COMPLETE software packages so they are pretty big downloads...and you can choose between many different applications that are either part of Office 2007 or are releaseing with it.

Here is the link to the beta 2 site:

2007 Microsoft Office System Beta 2

Returned from Vancouver

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:40:08 GMT

I retuned from Vancouver yesterday. What amazing weather they had up there. And of course I forgot my camera to capture the snow capped mountians in the dazling sunshine :(

There is major construction going on my house right now. The whole exterior is being torn off and being rebuilt. It is amazing how loud and noise that is. It was a great break to be away from all the costruction for a few days. There are still 3-4 weeks left on the job but it will be well worth it.

On top of that I am demolishing the master bath so I can remodle that room too (yes gay boys can be butch and do construtcon too heheheheheehehehhehe).

I''m still taking my time to look for a new job. After all the constant long long long days working for several years it is nice to work around here when I feel like itl.

Well just a quick update....now backing to ripping more stull our of the bath romm!

Hope everyone has had a great day!!!

Paul

PS....where HAVE all the cute Spaces guys gone these days!!!!!! LOL :) :) :)

Starting to Blog Again

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 04:19:46 GMT

It has been forever since I had a chance to do any blogging. Well I'm going to start changing that now!! I miss the blog world.

I'm up in Vancouver this weekend for one of my usual weekend trips......great weather up here today...sunny and not too cold. Better than when I left Seattle this morning......RAIN :)

Well more to come soon!!!

Paul

Big Change - No Work

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:55:41 GMT

Well over the course of the past few months I've been evaluating my life and made a huge decision. I decided to leave Microsoft. Today was my last day. After 6 years I decided I wanted a little more of a life outside work. Plus I wasn't in one of the most positive environments of the company. Don't take that wrong. MS is a great company. It is just where I was wasn't the positive setting that fits my personality.

So now it is time to take a break from work for a bit and then see what new adventures await me. It will be a really strange transition from almost having to think about work all the time, to being able to have more time to do things that I want to do besides work. Plus I'll be in a more positive surrounding and that is something to look foward to.

It is alwasy a big transition to change jobs, but I like new challenges so that will be a good thing.

And hey....I might actually get time to blog regularly again!!!

So here is to embarking on a new path. It will be interesting to see where life's path takes me!!

Talking about Love makes ‘Brokeback’ Oscar favorite - Academy Awards - MSNBC.com

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 01:57:16 GMT

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Love makes ‘Brokeback’ Oscar favorite - Academy Awards - MSNBC.com

Funny....I haven't seen the movie yet. I should get my butt out there and see it. I've not heard a bad thing about it yet from anyone.

Paul

Back to Work

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 03:28:21 GMT

I think I wrote a wile back that I was taking some time off work (3 months) to rest. Well I started back to work on Wednesday. I should have seen if I could have extended it to after the first of the year. Almost every takes this week off and it was so quite around the office that is was very strange. The good part is it let me get caught up a bit without interputions, but I thrive on the energy when everyone is working and running around and find it hard to be productive when I am 1 of just a few people on the floor. But oh well. It was nice to be back to work. I did miss it. Now I am off until Tuesday because of the New Years holiday.

So what do people have planed for celebrating? I wasn going to go to Vancouver and celebrate, but I have a new tenant moving in this weekend (people who have read before know that I have an apartment in my house) and I felt it would be good to be here to help him get settled since there are some unique things about the apartment. I'm lucky it is someone I worked with at Microsoft a few years ago so I have known him for some time and that makes it nice to have a friend there instead of a stranger. So now I'll have to see what I do for New Years - it isn't unusual that I decide what to do at the very last minute so that is ok.

Christmas was great. I got to spend time with a lot of people that I care about a lot. I even got a very nice email from my ex-boyfriend....kind of strange....but still nice. I do have to admit I am kind of glad the holidays are almost over - there is alway so much to do.

Many of your know that I am remodeling my house so the next project to start in the next couple weeks will be the master bathroom. It is going to take a long time.....good thing I have a 2nd bath!! :) Just have to find the time!!!

Well just wanted to catch up. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a wonderful new year!!!!!

Hope All Had a Merry Christmas

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 05:05:29 GMT

Merry Christmas Every One - and Happy Hanukkah to all the Jewish visitors!

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday seasion regardless of what you do or do not celebrate. This has been a great season for me!

I've uploaded just a couple photos from Christmas. There are 2 of me. One of my best friend Scott, and one of his partner Matt. The feather boas are joke gifts from me to them. Each year we have a tradition of exchanging traditional gifts, but then we also do Christmas stockings for each other full of joke items. Those were just one of them for both.

Whishing everyone a wonderful New Year!!!!

Paul

Off in Vancouver

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 03:13:39 GMT

Well yesterday I decided at the last minute to take a drive up to Vancouver so here I am for the next couple of days. I ended up in a really cool room and one that has somewhat of a view of the city. The weather right now is awful - rain of course! But I took a few photos of the city today and tonight and uploaded them.

Hopefully I'll get some more of other areas if the weather improves!

UPDATE: I added some photos of the holiday loby decorations. They did a very nice job!!!

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Sat, 17 Dec 2005 12:03:50 GMT

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What Kind of Puppy are you?

Sat, 17 Dec 2005 02:57:30 GMT

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Wed, 14 Dec 2005 21:54:09 GMT

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Voice over IP

Sat, 10 Dec 2005 23:48:31 GMT

So I've been thinking about doing Voice over IP (VoIP)...like Vonage. Does anyone have this type of service (or had). What do you/did you think of it? Is the sound quality good? Is there delay? A lot of down time? Stuff like that.

Any info anyone has on this would be greatly appreciated!!!

Paul!

No Vancouver :(

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 21:08:12 GMT

Well Vancouver is going to have to wait. I fell and tore something in my shoulder and it will take a couple of weeks to heal. Its too long of a drive to do it all 1 handed, plus just bouncing around in the car hurts. Hopefully in a week or so I can go up. Of course while I should be up there now it is sunny....just my luck!! :)

Aw well....there is always time!

Photo Album: Christmas 2005

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

Christmas 2005

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Photo Album: Vancouver December 20

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

Vancouver December 20

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Photo Album: Vancouver Summer 2005

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

Vancouver Summer 2005

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Photo Album: US Memorial Day 2005

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

US Memorial Day 2005

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Photo Album: May 29 - Holiday

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

May 29 - Holiday

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Photo Album: Vancouver March 05

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

Vancouver March 05

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Photo Album: Best Friend Scott

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

Best Friend Scott

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Photo Album: Vegas

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

Vegas

on our way

playing cards on the plane

From the air

Lake Mead

Road to Mandalay

Our hotel

Front of Mandalay

view from room

Paul in lobby

By the pool

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Photo Album: Reno - May 2004

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

Reno - May 2004

Mt. Shasta

Hotel Window View

Reno Valley

Standing on a rock - Way high!

Can I get off here yet?

Looking over the Valley

Paul standing on a rock

Reno Valley 2

Another angle of Reno

Virginia City

Photo Album: New Year 2000

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

New Year 2000

Paul, Matt and Scott

A toast

Happy new year!

More champagne

almost midnight

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Photo Album: B-day Oct 2003

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

B-day Oct 2003

Bday Boy - very early

Paul on Choo Choo

Matt on choo choo

Scott on choo choo

Paul and friend

Having Coffee with the Queen

Navy & Hotel Vancouver

On Aquatank

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b-day dinner - Left - Right, Paul, Dameon, Steve, Matt

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Photo Album: Vancouver March 2005

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

Vancouver March 2005

Night-Time Slowframe Shot of the City

Very Different Weather This time

Even with the Clouds People were out

Vancouver has some great buildings!

Just a cloudy foggy harbor view

Vancouver has a lot of gay pride!

The little city "park" was across from my hotel

Photo Album: Meet the Cats

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

Meet the Cats

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Photo Album: Some of Me - formal to strange

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:12:32 GMT

Some of Me - formal to strange

Kicking back at Chrstmas

Ok...bring on the food and drinks!

Look...I have a full house!

Ok I was kidding...go fish

On the way to charity event

Overlooking Reno

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Custom List: Other Blogs I like

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Mike's Space (noroom)
Mike is a great friend and a good guy and if you ever want to know anything aboutMSN Messenger this is the place to go!
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Stop by and say hi to Jen. Lots of fun stuff on her site! Andshe is very nice - and important quality!
Lindsey - Its All Good
Someone who immediately impressed me with her insight, philosophies, and communications skills.
Redvelvet's Underground
Life, Music, Art, Literature...for the gypsies that remain...
Peter - Don't exist, live!!!
Take some time to really read what he has to say. More people inthe world should addopt such an attitude.
David's Little Space
Nice person just starting to build out his Blog (so leave him messages!!) and someone who is actually in the same area as me!!!! :)
Kelsey - Caution: There's Mischief a foot
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Nick's fun spot
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Stop by for coffe, a chat, and some wonderful informaiton!
Kevans Space
As he puts it: Big Gay Kevans awsome spot of randomness - He'sfrom Canada :)
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