There are a few arias in some operas that I fund to be beautiful but they are just bits and
pieces hooked onto stupid stories. Therefore, it is safe to say that I am not an opera buff.
Jan is an opera buff. She listens to her tapes and discs while doing her chores. Not often does she have a chance to actually go to the opera and so she jumped at the chance to go last night.
Some sort of a deal allowed her to pay only $30.00 for seats that normally go for $150.00.
She came home very pleased with the experience. I was appalled at the $30.00 price
(We could have purchased a disc of the whole thing for less) and can not even imagine anyone paying the full $150.00 price.
It seems that many people have so much money that it no longer has any meaning. I often wonder what it would be like to be in that position. Thousands of dollars for a super bowl ticket.
A small fortune to hear Banana Nose (My affectionate name for Streisand), hotel rooms for thousands per night and meals costing hundreds of bucks. My worries are much simpler. $3.50 for a gallon of gas, $4.00 for a gallon of milk.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
MORE RANDOM THOUGHTS
It seems to me that the media is making much to much about the Pope"s visit. I agree with the general coverage, he is a swell dude and much admired even by non -Catholics but---
That Popemobile is the worst looking vehicle ever designed by human hand, I would find it demeaning just to look at it, let alone ride in it.
That crazy hat that he seems to wear on ceremonial occasions is simply awful. He better stay awake while wearing it. If he happens to nod off it becomes horribly obvious. And how can he
not nod off while attending some of the events which he must attend ?
That Popemobile is the worst looking vehicle ever designed by human hand, I would find it demeaning just to look at it, let alone ride in it.
That crazy hat that he seems to wear on ceremonial occasions is simply awful. He better stay awake while wearing it. If he happens to nod off it becomes horribly obvious. And how can he
not nod off while attending some of the events which he must attend ?
Friday, April 11, 2008
RANDOM THOUGHTS
I have recently noticed that many people suddenly have very white teeth. There are many shades of white but tooth color isn't that bright reflective white. Some celebrities teeth practically glow in the dark. This confirms my suspicion that many people are idiots.
Why do people riot ? Perhaps the Haitians who seem to be starving have a pretty good excuse.
Most American riots seem strange. They often take place during the week when all good people are a t work. I must assume that the rioters are all unemployed. Sometimes their causes seem a little less than pressing. Do the recent disturbances in San Francisco seem to be of pressing concern? Do you suppose that the rioters even know where Tibet is ?
Global warming seems to have stalled during the last few years. Hmm- Do you suppose that the warming theory has been exaggerated ? My theory is that it is a self correcting situation.More warmth creates more clouds which reflect the suns rays back into space and hence cool things down.
Why do people riot ? Perhaps the Haitians who seem to be starving have a pretty good excuse.
Most American riots seem strange. They often take place during the week when all good people are a t work. I must assume that the rioters are all unemployed. Sometimes their causes seem a little less than pressing. Do the recent disturbances in San Francisco seem to be of pressing concern? Do you suppose that the rioters even know where Tibet is ?
Global warming seems to have stalled during the last few years. Hmm- Do you suppose that the warming theory has been exaggerated ? My theory is that it is a self correcting situation.More warmth creates more clouds which reflect the suns rays back into space and hence cool things down.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
WHAT IF I WERE A MULTI-BILLIONARE ?
Those who have been reading my blog know that I like to imagine things.
I have posed as a professor of economics ( See my course in Economics 101 ),
a professor of civics ( see Civics 101 ) and as a dictator.
Now I have become an obscenely wealthy person and my problem is , what to do with all this dough. Naturally, I have a ready answer. Although I sympathise with the poor and the sick
and I see a great need to improve education, none of these appeal to my generosity.
We note, with some dismay, that Ford Motor Company finds itself in dire straits. This bothers me so much that I am willing to invest my billions in some sort of a bailout. Why would I do such a thing?
FOMOCO probably employs over 100,000 people. There may be 3000 agencies selling
Ford products. Each agency likely employs 40 people. Something like 250,000 people depend on these jobs. Including their families, we are talking about close to 1,000,000 people who would be left without support should the company go out of business.
Those of us that show any interest in automobiles know that Ford products are excellent.
They have vehicles of all types. Why aren't we buying more of them ? There is a perception that imported cars are superior. I don't believe this. US auto manufacturers have greatly improved the quality of their product.
I, of course, am now running the company and know of many management steps that must be taken. Step one: get labor and management talking to one another to set reasonable salary adjustments for both parties. That is the most important thing.
I really don't want to see this, the year of our Ford 100 to be the last one. Lets all go out and buy a Ford ASAP.
I have posed as a professor of economics ( See my course in Economics 101 ),
a professor of civics ( see Civics 101 ) and as a dictator.
Now I have become an obscenely wealthy person and my problem is , what to do with all this dough. Naturally, I have a ready answer. Although I sympathise with the poor and the sick
and I see a great need to improve education, none of these appeal to my generosity.
We note, with some dismay, that Ford Motor Company finds itself in dire straits. This bothers me so much that I am willing to invest my billions in some sort of a bailout. Why would I do such a thing?
FOMOCO probably employs over 100,000 people. There may be 3000 agencies selling
Ford products. Each agency likely employs 40 people. Something like 250,000 people depend on these jobs. Including their families, we are talking about close to 1,000,000 people who would be left without support should the company go out of business.
Those of us that show any interest in automobiles know that Ford products are excellent.
They have vehicles of all types. Why aren't we buying more of them ? There is a perception that imported cars are superior. I don't believe this. US auto manufacturers have greatly improved the quality of their product.
I, of course, am now running the company and know of many management steps that must be taken. Step one: get labor and management talking to one another to set reasonable salary adjustments for both parties. That is the most important thing.
I really don't want to see this, the year of our Ford 100 to be the last one. Lets all go out and buy a Ford ASAP.
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