The Boston Globe had a comment that those people who constantly listen to sports radio, all day, and call the station arguing about seemingly trivial sports matters need to "get a life."
There are many people who keep the sports radio playing, while they do and partake in other matters similar to listening to music. I think there are many things that people can do, that are much worse for themselves, and are harmful to society. Though these people can be annoying, they are harmless.
I just say leave people be, and stop criticizing people on trivial things. Many of these people have nothing to do, are not trying to bother anyone, and are trying to live the day.
Your thoughts?
Jimmy
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
"Subscribe to that point of view…"
I was conversing with a lady, via the Internet, with whom I have a great deal of respect for, more than she could ever know, she is like an aunt to me, although I have never told her. She possesses uncanny instincts, and is correct on many of her assumptions. Again more than she would know.
She has risen to a fairly prominent position, with much responsibility, but comes from humble beginnings. Unlike many people, she knows her background, intelligence, and limitations. She also knows that there is only so much that she can do.
She told me recently that she was raised in a certain religion, and it really does not matter which religion, but as she has grown older, she has focused in a different direction. Not so much abandoning her religion or faith, but looking and focusing on nature. Nature just takes its course, humans are animals, and must adopt to nature.
Nature can be a wonderful thing, with beautiful mountains, scenery, and life. It can also be and do terrible things, for example, natural catastrophes, causing major death and havoc anywhere in the world. Over the course of human existence, the stronger may be able to survive. Conversely the weak are eliminated.
Brothers and sisters will come from the same cloth. Quite simply, one may be genetically inferior, and thus be unable to survive because they do not possess the strength to go forward.
I know of a person who is afflicted with a sickness that is extremely rare. In order to contract this sickness, there must be a gene from both the father and mother, and their genes must interact in a certain way to produce this sickness in the child. The parents could have multiple children, and all do not necessarily become sick, but one may be genetically "inferior."
This inferiority, may make him susceptible to other sicknesses, and the cycle goes on. He faces an inevitable altered lifestyle. It is not his fault, but he tries to deal with it. People try to comfort him, but there is a limited amount of things that can be done.
Though I am a man of faith, I am also looking at other factors in my life. I think in the least, that lady makes me think about my life, I will never forget her, and I thank her from the bottom of my heart. I hope she knows that I read her correspondence very carefully, and appreciate her wisdom. I hope I have garnered her respect, on the rare occasion we communicate.
I think I do. "Subscribe to that point of view…" But I am always tweaking my thoughts and theories.
Jimmy
She has risen to a fairly prominent position, with much responsibility, but comes from humble beginnings. Unlike many people, she knows her background, intelligence, and limitations. She also knows that there is only so much that she can do.
She told me recently that she was raised in a certain religion, and it really does not matter which religion, but as she has grown older, she has focused in a different direction. Not so much abandoning her religion or faith, but looking and focusing on nature. Nature just takes its course, humans are animals, and must adopt to nature.
Nature can be a wonderful thing, with beautiful mountains, scenery, and life. It can also be and do terrible things, for example, natural catastrophes, causing major death and havoc anywhere in the world. Over the course of human existence, the stronger may be able to survive. Conversely the weak are eliminated.
Brothers and sisters will come from the same cloth. Quite simply, one may be genetically inferior, and thus be unable to survive because they do not possess the strength to go forward.
I know of a person who is afflicted with a sickness that is extremely rare. In order to contract this sickness, there must be a gene from both the father and mother, and their genes must interact in a certain way to produce this sickness in the child. The parents could have multiple children, and all do not necessarily become sick, but one may be genetically "inferior."
This inferiority, may make him susceptible to other sicknesses, and the cycle goes on. He faces an inevitable altered lifestyle. It is not his fault, but he tries to deal with it. People try to comfort him, but there is a limited amount of things that can be done.
Though I am a man of faith, I am also looking at other factors in my life. I think in the least, that lady makes me think about my life, I will never forget her, and I thank her from the bottom of my heart. I hope she knows that I read her correspondence very carefully, and appreciate her wisdom. I hope I have garnered her respect, on the rare occasion we communicate.
I think I do. "Subscribe to that point of view…" But I am always tweaking my thoughts and theories.
Jimmy
Sunday, May 13, 2012
"Plays by intuition…
"Plays by intuition…"
I have a tremendous amount of respect for people with intuitive skills, who have the knack of being in the right place, at the right time. Some people think that this is a matter of luck, or lack thereof, which I fall under, but I segue. But as I grow older, I realize that some people can place themselves into these positions, almost by feel, and they capitalize.
Some people have the knack to place themselves in a position to meet a love interest, and they do it so proficiently that if they break up with this love interest, they can go to another spot, and do this all over again. The same people may be able to juggle a few of these interests in different spots. They have what I call, the "love technique."
Some people have the knack to place themselves in a position to make successful business transactions. They also can spend little time and effort to curry multiple transactions quickly. As we all know, even in the worst recession, there are people who flourish, and we all know and it is obvious that it is not luck.
Now, what is the point? The point is that most will never work themselves into a position to be able to develop those intuitive skills. I used to think that practice might help develop these skills, but now I no longer believe that.
I guess I have to just sit back and respect those who have these skills, like that "deaf, dumb and blind kid, who sure plays a mean pinball…"
Your thoughts?
Jimmy
I have a tremendous amount of respect for people with intuitive skills, who have the knack of being in the right place, at the right time. Some people think that this is a matter of luck, or lack thereof, which I fall under, but I segue. But as I grow older, I realize that some people can place themselves into these positions, almost by feel, and they capitalize.
Some people have the knack to place themselves in a position to meet a love interest, and they do it so proficiently that if they break up with this love interest, they can go to another spot, and do this all over again. The same people may be able to juggle a few of these interests in different spots. They have what I call, the "love technique."
Some people have the knack to place themselves in a position to make successful business transactions. They also can spend little time and effort to curry multiple transactions quickly. As we all know, even in the worst recession, there are people who flourish, and we all know and it is obvious that it is not luck.
Now, what is the point? The point is that most will never work themselves into a position to be able to develop those intuitive skills. I used to think that practice might help develop these skills, but now I no longer believe that.
I guess I have to just sit back and respect those who have these skills, like that "deaf, dumb and blind kid, who sure plays a mean pinball…"
Your thoughts?
Jimmy
Saturday, May 12, 2012
"I'm bad, I am nationwide…"
That is an easy call for those following the quotes.
I am not the biggest fan, but a check the stats, I have had hits all across the country, except for Hawaii. Magnum PI is too old, and I'm not important enough for my president to respond to my blog, but someday, it could be wishful thinking but I would love it.
I have also had responses from Panama and Japan, but they have not shown up on the statistics. As I have been stating this last week, I am honored that so many people are interested in what I have to say. I never expected so many people, viewers, and I am hoping for more. Internationally, I would love Armenia, Europe or anywhere. I guess I should solicit more, but I am good with others referring.
Any suggestions are welcome. Like I said, if people are connected, and are willing to give my blog to others, will of course keep it clean, and then of course remember my name is Jimmy, and by now I know you know, I will take everything you give me.
Jimmy
I am not the biggest fan, but a check the stats, I have had hits all across the country, except for Hawaii. Magnum PI is too old, and I'm not important enough for my president to respond to my blog, but someday, it could be wishful thinking but I would love it.
I have also had responses from Panama and Japan, but they have not shown up on the statistics. As I have been stating this last week, I am honored that so many people are interested in what I have to say. I never expected so many people, viewers, and I am hoping for more. Internationally, I would love Armenia, Europe or anywhere. I guess I should solicit more, but I am good with others referring.
Any suggestions are welcome. Like I said, if people are connected, and are willing to give my blog to others, will of course keep it clean, and then of course remember my name is Jimmy, and by now I know you know, I will take everything you give me.
Jimmy
Friday, May 11, 2012
Golfing – a spectator sport for me
I have friends, good friends, who I used to play sports with, who are now golf pros, and teach golf
at courses around the world, but maybe not around the world, but at least in Florida and/or the Caribbean.
I always wanted to play golf, but I wanted to take lessons before I played. That is not happening, because as most of you know I am in a wheelchair.
Now, it would be impossible for me to get into a bunker, and most importantly, get out of the bunker. Besides the point, I despise the hot temperature. Maybe it is for the best.
I played tennis, and I barely had enough coordination to be fairly proficient. I never had the temperament, not to mention the skills to be a good golfer. I had plenty of friends who were excellent golfers. Now, I'm just one of the few, who enjoy watching it as opposed to playing it.
There is a song, that sums it up, "I am not a player, I just… A lot." Not really, not even close.
Jimmy
at courses around the world, but maybe not around the world, but at least in Florida and/or the Caribbean.
I always wanted to play golf, but I wanted to take lessons before I played. That is not happening, because as most of you know I am in a wheelchair.
Now, it would be impossible for me to get into a bunker, and most importantly, get out of the bunker. Besides the point, I despise the hot temperature. Maybe it is for the best.
I played tennis, and I barely had enough coordination to be fairly proficient. I never had the temperament, not to mention the skills to be a good golfer. I had plenty of friends who were excellent golfers. Now, I'm just one of the few, who enjoy watching it as opposed to playing it.
There is a song, that sums it up, "I am not a player, I just… A lot." Not really, not even close.
Jimmy
Thursday, May 10, 2012
10 min. conversation…
I used to hear coming from my father, that a 10 min. conversation, was 9 min. too long.
I miss my conversations with my father.
When my clients would yell at me, particularly when I was visiting them, in lockup, I would tell them that when you yell, I am right at home, "my father used to yell at me, point blank, spit cascading in my face, windtunnel tested dew, and that was when I was five years old. So I am not intimidated by the loudness, in fact I am right at home."
For a 5 foot nine, 130 pound man, he could bring on the intimidation. Outside of that, he never ever physically punished me, well maybe twice in my life. I probably deserved it, I think I might have brought mud onto a new carpet, and another time probably been a wise guy.
But I did get cursed out in at least four different languages. So I learned various curse words, which of course I learned, and use when necessary.
There was little tolerance for misbehavior. He was a champion backgammon player, and we have three or four nice backgammon boards, but if I was caught counting, not memorizing the backgammon board, I would get a slap.
Jimmy
I miss my conversations with my father.
When my clients would yell at me, particularly when I was visiting them, in lockup, I would tell them that when you yell, I am right at home, "my father used to yell at me, point blank, spit cascading in my face, windtunnel tested dew, and that was when I was five years old. So I am not intimidated by the loudness, in fact I am right at home."
For a 5 foot nine, 130 pound man, he could bring on the intimidation. Outside of that, he never ever physically punished me, well maybe twice in my life. I probably deserved it, I think I might have brought mud onto a new carpet, and another time probably been a wise guy.
But I did get cursed out in at least four different languages. So I learned various curse words, which of course I learned, and use when necessary.
There was little tolerance for misbehavior. He was a champion backgammon player, and we have three or four nice backgammon boards, but if I was caught counting, not memorizing the backgammon board, I would get a slap.
Jimmy
"Blister in the Sun…"
The aforementioned song is one that I will always equate with those parties, I used to go to in Bridgeport. It was my first exposure to the punk experience, and first exposure to the "artistic community." We went down there about twice a year, and my group of friends as well as myself, really enjoyed it.
I also remember the song by Steely Dan, Kid Charlemagne, and my professor from San Francisco, said that it was accurate from San Francisco, they " would go to LA on a dare, and go it alone." I was never accustomed to driving that far, nor being that adventurous.
There are times that I regretted not enjoying my life, and being more of a free spirit. If I could do it all over again, I would have taken time off after my undergraduate studies, and I would not have gone directly to law school. Many of my advisors in undergraduate studies, suggested I do this and take at least one year off, until law school. Live and learn I guess.
Jimmy
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