DICK GARDNER.......THE STORY GETS BETTER.....

I realize that many people dread the "Blue Monday"syndrome.......and believe me this is the season......Tomorrow's Monday is one of the worst of the year................

There is a formula setting forth the reason for it; The weather,the time that has passed since Christmas( taking away the glow of the season), time since New Year's resolutions(and the failures already accumulated) and the pressure to act (the holiday bills are now due)........

All of that seems depressing.........but get over it and get real..........and think of this......

Dickie Gardner remember him (right with his friend Bob Rowe) .......The guy that did not have anything to eat for over a year while fighting illness and finally having surgery that had an "iffy "feeling. due to his condition..........You all know of his courage and the miracle that gave him another chance........well it gets better........

He is going back to work in his position as an Electrician for the Lynn schools tomorrow.He is excited and it is not your "usual" Monday for him.

Say a prayer for Dick and yourself thanking God for giving us another day........to do His Will

Think of what Dick had to go through to get to this Monday..........

MEL GIBSON.....PLEASE BE QUIET........

Mel Gibson is doing the same thing all of the "Hollywood types" do in their business......They make money,disappear, avoid paparazzi, complain about paparazzi.......until the next project they are involved in needs some press.......and then we cannot keep them from being in our face.

Such is the case with Mel Gibson.....He is critical of the President by saying he will not get the "job"done.........what are his credentials other than being famous or as in his case infamous especially since the minute the "movie blitz"is over he will disappear until the next project and does not have to be held responsible for his decisions , statements or undisciplined "rants" .............such as when he is in trouble with the law.

Concerning accountability....He was asked by a Jewish Reporter if the long period between movies was due to his anti semantic remarks at a Police Officer when arrested for driving under the influence........Instead of answering........... he questioned the reporter's bias by asking if he had "a dog in this fight"........

He is talented and has had some "blockbuster" films.......however......

His failure to acknowledge or otherwise confront his obvious bias toward the Jewish People will stop me from spending any money on his "movies"........

Mel......go home......please.........

FATHER "JOE"ROSSI HOMILY........UP AND OUT OF THE COMFORT ZONE

I was at St. Pius in Lynn,Ma. this afternoon (you can usually find me at the Sat. 4:00pm Mass).......and Father Joe in his talk today told of how he returned to the Rectory last Thursday evening (One of the coldest of the winter) got comfortable in his recliner along with the heat, blanket, a"diet coke" and his TV ........He was thinking how "lucky" he was........and while "remoting" his way through the channels came upon a female Christian Minister being interviewed about her trip the next day to Haiti to assist in the relief effort......He related that he was both impressed and............ also challenged by her............

The challenge to him was that he was sitting in a warm room with the "comforts" of home whereas their are so many people around the world in places like Haiti and our own town of Lynn who are homeless and in many cases without a"roof over their head"that could use his help.........He realized at that moment he had to stretch out and reach from his "comfort zone" to do more for others as the aforementioned Minister ..........

A great thought for all of us to contemplate...............not just Father Rossi......

The time to act is always there,however" living life" gets in the way......if you let it..........

STATE OF THE UNION...... BORING.........

The President talked me to sleep last night.The State of the Union Address was 75 minutes long and for the most part "extremely" boring....... He needs a new speech writer or something. The more I watch and listen to Barack Obama the more I am convinced that he lacks "common sense"and a true understanding of why the electorate is upset.He is still taking about getting the health plan "done"........while the "bluest of the blue" State told him enough is enough concerning that issue and the clandestine procedure used in the Senate and House of Representatives......

I was hoping for some real change of direction or new plan.............Instead he drags up the "gays in the military" along with blaming decades of prior "administrations" for our problems..........In my mind he stated generalities like "He hears us", but he doesn't or he has decided what is right for us and he is going to save us from ourselves.

Also,I understand that it must be difficult to sit in front of cameras on national television,however I was completely "turned off" by VP Biden's "nodding bobble head" and the Nancy Pelosi insidious "grinning"...............

MY GRADE FOR THE SPEECH AND DELIVERY C-

CHUBBY LESBIAN GROUP..........

I said the other day.........You cannot make this stuff up........I was driving in my car listening to "talk radio" and a caller to the station related that he voted "down on the Cape" at approximately 2 pm on election day and while waiting for his ballot started to talk with a woman next to him........He stated that the discussion convinced him that Scott Brown was going to win"hands down"............

How could this be ?......She stated that she was the head of a group called the "Chubby Lesbians" that has conservative "leanings" and were supporting Brown......The talk host said "Your making this up".................He stated "she seemed serious to me".........

About a half hour later a woman called the program and stated that she was the "chubby lesbian" and she admitted that the group at the moment has one member , but she believes their will be an "expansion"........Some how or other I think we have not heard the last of this "character".........

THERESE MURRAY.......TRUST US !!!.......OH...YEH

I am not sure Senate President Therese Murray gets it..........She was saying that she wants the Senate to be "trusted" and do not let the actions of Wilkerson,Marzilli, and Galluccio who are in trouble with the law........... influence our thought.

In my opinion the matter of trust is to the Democratic Machine in total and not individual members.The "balance of power" is out "whack"and has been for some time.......The "powers to be" have "unfettered" control and have done as they pleased for many years.......Last weeks' election has them scrambling, and they are trying to maintain business as usual........Take any major issue and the leadership has basically done whatever it wished.........They have the answers and "we just do not know"........

I hope the Massachusetts electorate stays awake.........and stops the "insanity"......

SHAWMUT GROUP ROLLS........

I mentioned during the week that the political operatives in the Brown campaign deserved credit for the happenings of this week and now the Boston Globe is telling the story.Beth Myers,,Eric Fehrnstrom,and Peter Flaherty of the Shawmut Group took a hard working, attractive guy with a message and ended up making him a "household name" in America.The threat now is that he gets "to much" exposure and the fickle public get sick of hearing about him............

It appears that the "Group" is working for a Republican candidate in New York running for Governor and in Rhode Island another hoping to send Patrick Kennedy "packing"........They are the" hot item "and I am sure they will be in the "mix of things" in the midterm elections......

MARTHA COAKLEY....THE DAY AFTER.......

I have spent my professional career being an advocate for clients relative to their position and many times their predicaments.......You end up winning and losing....with decisions that are sometimes fair and at other times unjust........The important thing for me was not to fear being "involved".............and still is.......

It is with that thought that I commend Martha Coakley in her post election interview for acknowledging that her poor campaign was her fault and responsibility along with the fact that she had no regrets concerning her decision to run for the Senate........

Advocates and "modern gladiators" share differences in opinion but in the "big picture" they have more in common than not........They are willing to "hang"themselves out to the public and not be afraid of the criticism and consequences which can be exhilarating or as in her case "heartbreaking"

Sometimes you are not dancing "in the streets", but rather getting yourself up and "dusting off" for another day........

THAT'S LIFE............

MASSACHUSETTS....HOW MUCH DID YOUR VOTE COUNT......

If you have had the chance to watch TV news today.........It appears everyone in Washington is trying to "morph" into a Scott Brown..........The President stopped talking about his legacy health bill and said if big bankers want a "fight" he will give it to them......He has slipped back into his "populist"stance and wants us to know he is on our side just like Scotty.......

Nancy Pelosi(right) admitted that she has not got the votes for the Health Bill along with Harry Reid who has done the math and they have to go back to the "drawing board"......How ironical that the former Kennedy seat has derailed the Democratic Obama "Machine"..........

Now watch our Mass.Congressional Delegation" slinking" around and starting to sound just like Senator- elect Brown...........Do not be fooled......They are all "pro's".......protecting their self interest......Remember "Before Brown " BB...........They were "the sheep" prancing down the primrose path.......assuming we would follow........They will be laying blame ever where except in their own lap.......

PREJUDICE.........NO SURPRISE...........

A study today is saying that Americans are more prejudice of Muslims than Christians, Jews, or Buddhists. The same report states that 2/3's of Americans do not know any specifics about Muslims............

No surprise here after 9/11 and the dastardly acts of extremists that maim,behead, and threaten the existence of the "American Way"...........

Prejudice is a form of "fear" and the "unknown"..........It is never the proper reaction and causes injustice which can be far reaching.........

The study shows the "human race" has some serious issues with itself........and Divine Providence and people of "good hearts"joined together seem to be the only answer..............

YOUR VOTE COUNTED......

A headline this morning ........ the DEMOCRATS IN WASHINGTON are saying the health bill will have to start over........ this....... instead of "stuffing a bad one" down our throat..........which they would have been done if it was business as usual.......

Do not be"fooled" by the conciliatory words.........They will still "pounce" if given an opening........

And to Scotty..........drive that truck to Washington and get a photo "op" with President Barack......and then get to "work".........

MASSACHUSETTS......I AM PROUD OF YOU....SCOTT BROWN HOW TO GO !!!!

Massachusetts finally stood up and was counted.......The Suffolk University poll predicted a 5% point victory and it looks like it is "right on"........The Democratic Machine has taken a hit, and maybe they will start to listen and realize that old saying that " You can fool some people some of the time,but not all the people all the time time"

Martha Coakley was not a viable candidate, however, She was also a "sacrificial candidate" trying to justify the shenanigans of her friends on Beacon Hill and Washington.......They did not think anything was beyond their power.........This a little like the story "The Emperor has no clothing".............

This election result will spread from here to every Incumbent in this Country, and nothing is so near or dear to a politician than the fear that they can be defeated...........

Scott Brown was a work horse......and the people who ran his campaign did a fantastic "job".......The head of the group was the experienced Beth Myers who is incredibly competent and smart.......You will hear more about her.................

ELECTION DAY.......DO YOUR DUTY.......VOTE

I have given you my opinion........now it is your turn.........

I respect everyone's opinion, especially the right and privilege to vote........Be informed and do it.....no excuses..........

Remember what I said yesterday......election day will give us what we deserve in our elected officials....

Vote today....forget tomorrow.....I did not figure out how to get the "vote tomorrow" deleted.

By the way; I just saw John Kerry voting and being interviewed.......Where has he been the last few weeks ? Maybe a special envoy to a "ski resort" ? I do not know.....just guessing......

PATRICK KENNEDY......AND HIS FRIEND MARCIA COAKLEY

Every time Patrick Kennedy (D) comes out of his "bunker" he says things that make you wonder what planet he came from........I did not see him in the Avatar movie .......I know that.........

What did he say yesterday ?......Well, he was at the Obama Rally for Martha Coakley and of course the key issue of the day was "bash"Bush and Cheney........He was doing as directed and he said the way to straighten out the mess is to elect "MARCIA" Coakley........He repeated Marcia's name a number of times during his discourse.........You would think he would know her name since she was running for the seat while his Father was still alive........

His supporters will be able to breathe easier soon since Patrick can "hunker down" after Tuesday..........

One thing is for certain.........Election Day will give us "What we deserve".......again.......

YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP......../

Martha Coakley is making "misstatements" ........and leaving a trail behind her.......Is this something new ? or does she do it all the time, and are we are now seeing the true Martha due to the "shining limelight" of this election or what............i.e.

Martha's opinion and thoughts of the last few days;

If you are a practicing Catholic you "should not work in an emergency room of a hospital."......This is her response to the Mass. Law that allows Doctors and Nurses to not administer the "morning after pill" on the basis of a religious conviction.........while working in a Catholic Hospital.....A woman is free to go to other facilities.......On the other hand her spokesman stated that she "supports"that exemption.......I am not even going to get into her support of "partial birth abortion"............which is abhorrent to me.....

There are no terrorists in Afghanistan.......Tell that to the CIA and military that have suffered casualties in the last couple of weeks............

Curt Schilling of "bloody sock" fame is a NY YANKEE FAN.........She brought this up on her own.....It was not in a response to a question...........

Oh well........

SURENDRA DANGOL,KALPANA AND,SANILA.......WHY ?

The devastation in Haiti and the Senate Election are in the forefront of the news,however let us remember and pray this morning for Surenda Dangal who was murdered in" cold blood" while working at Tedeschi's Market in JP,MA...........His wife,Kalpana and 9 year old Daughter Sanila are left without him for what ? the paper that has pictures of "Dead President's"........or demons lurking in the mind of a disturbed person.......or both............

Edward Corliss,63, has been charged with this

crime.......and unbelievable is the fact that he was convicted of doing the same thing in 1971 in NEWBURYPORT,MA..........How was he allowed to be on the street ?..............................What was he thinking if he did what is alleged ?

Is this true "evil" looking us in the "eye"...............

A lot of questions and no answers.............

We need politicians and appointed officials at the State and National level who are going to protect the "law abiding"..........so that we separated from this type of evil whether it be criminals or terrorists.........

MEET MRS. SCOTT BROWN AND......CAN GOLIATH GO DOWN...

If you are a "political junkie" this Brown v Coakley race is the best in a long time........You have Scotty who was a huge underdog lagging behind by 30 points a few weeks ago.........and then it was 9 points and two days ago 2 points........ Scotty raised 1.3 mil in 24 hours from 16,000 donors.........

I had an observer at a small North Shore town hall report that that they had approximately 300 people voted absentee this week alone.I guess this is becoming common around the Commonwealth according to various sources .........due to a weather forecast saying Tuesday may be a "storm day"..........Could we have an upset ........or will it be business as usual...........

Martha's negative campaign has gone to "full speed ahead" after her dismal showing at the debate, and she has the President making a You Tube video on her behalf. He is doing this in spite of the fact that he has sent more troops to Afghanistan that Martha says doesn't have any terrorists.........I guess they can iron that out later.......maybe by consulting LT. COL. Scott Brown............I thought you might like the family picture since Channel 5 that employs Mrs. Scott Brown evidently has told her to stay out of the limelight.......if she likes her job.....

The stakes are high and the previous lackluster election to fill the " Kennedy Seat " has taken on a National perspective that may bring back the thought that the Senate Seat is truly the "people's seat"...........Could Goliath really go down ?

WOW.....THE CAMPAIGN IS GETTING LIKE "JERSEY SHORE" SCUFFLES..

The Herald is reporting that a scuffle occurred last night when a fund raiser was held for Martha Coakley in Washington ,D. C.. It appears that a reporter was involved in an altercation.....I do not know all the facts surrounding the incident........however I am more interested in the questions he asked Candidate Coakley prior to the incident...... which she did not answer........

Question 1........Do you stand by your statement at the debate that their are no terrorists in Afghanistan , and they have gone to Yemen and Pakistan ?

Question 2..........Why are health care industry lobbyists supporting your fundraiser ?

Are those "cheap shot questions" ?

One more question.......Will she be responding to Ayla and Adrianna Brown over the "morning after pill" amendment supported by their Father and their concerns about the Coakley Abortion Ad ?

JERSEY SHORE.........PARTY ON........

I read a "short"report on the MTV Jersey Shore Show, and I am still looking for some redeeming value for this program........It has become very popular....since December 3 the numbers have doubled to 2.5 million and appear to be growing.......It involves approximately seven twenty somethings living on the Jersey Shore in the midst of Alcohol,hookups,and one barroom fight that ended with "Snookie "getting "sucker punched.....

I am still concerned with the millions of young teenagers who are watching these antics......and the effect it can have on them and many of the parents who will have to deal with the "fallout"...

Brad Ferro was the person who pleaded guilty to assault relative to the altercation with "Snookie"in the liquor establishment......and he is being required to attend a anger management "CLASS"....... Oh boy !.........I could be wrong, but I do not think classes and learning is a big deal down on the "Shore"..........

The characters of the above "reality show" are the minority of our youth.......................

Most young adults are learning, following dreams and trying their best......some under difficult conditions.......If you can help them financially....do it .....It may be the next waiter/waitress you see at your restaurant table or whatever.........You know what I am talking about......

IT'S THE PEOPLE'S SEAT NOT KENNEDY'S SEAT.......DRUDGE REPORT...

The Popular website "The Drudge Report" is headlining Scott Brown (R) this morning and asking the question is this man the person that can end the "Dems" Super Majority......and that the election is becoming a proxy on the health bill and big goverment.......They may be getting carried away.......after all Massachusetts is Massachusetts............

My report last night was of the opinion that he won the debate on the issues.......however it does not guarantee a victory in this "land of the liberals ".........

The time between now and Tuesday evening will be interesting...........

SCOTT BROWN........WINNER ON THE DEBATE ISSUES.....

Libertarian Senate Hopeful Joseph Kennedy had the most logical position on the issue of spending.He stated the deficit can be lowered by cutting spending and he stated the other candidates refuse to discuss it........because Brown and Coakley will lose votes........Kennedy's appearance is to be admired.......He knows he is not going to win,however he was a true advocate for " a smaller government"..... and added to the debate.

Now the debate............Itself......

Scott Brown (R) won this debate on the issues......On security Martha Coakley stated in one segment that Intelligence was "key" and in the next breath related that she was "ok "with the criminal trials rather than military tribunals that would give Intelligence Agencies the opportunity to question "combatants" rather than letting them "lawyer up" and not have to talk to anyone prior to the trial or plea bargain which could happen years later....

On the Health Plan and the Economy it was obvious that she will follow the Democratic Party in Washington without a "whimper" while it was also obvious that Scott Brown will create debate......and become the 41st vote that sends the Health Bill back to Committee ...........

Martha's statement on the "war on terror" is simplistic ,especially in her position that we have done enough for Afghanistan ..........She does not have the military experience of Brown and She is naive relative to the threats "surrounding " us and what has to be done to keep our airports and other places in which the public gathers to be safe from harm.......It is a lack of experience in foreign affairs and the interactions of the various countries in the Mideast.......Scott has a lack of the same , however his being a Lt Col. in the National Guard and being involved in military tribunals gives him a much clearer view of the security issues......than his opponent.

READ THIS..........REID

A politician says the President is to "light skinned and only speaks with a Negro dialect when he wants"........ Senator Harry Reid (D) , Majority Leader, coined these words and their is no "outcry" from the democrats.......

If a Republican said it.........Harry Reid would be calling for a resignation and an investigation of who his/her friends are.....so they could be implicated also.........

Washington is a strange town.......... partisanship or citizenship ?

PARTISANSHIP........CITIZENSHIP.....

President Obama in a conference on National Security yesterday stated that it is a time not for

"partisanship but rather citizenship"........that is a great line.....and if we could return to that mind set.....It would bring back a little of what "America has been in the past "........United we stand,Divided we fall"......I am ready for it.........but guess what ?........I doubt it.

When Congresswoman Nicky Tsongas(D) was in a special election she was certified to serve two days following her win so she could vote on some legislation that the "Dems" wanted passed.

Now.......the President wants the Health Bill prior to the State of the Union Address.......The one event that could hinder this plan is if one Democrat Senator was replaced with a Republican Senator..........impossible......not so if Scott Brown (R) replaced Paul Kirk (D) by defeating Martha Coakley on Jan 19,2010.........but not to worry you Health plan advocates.....

The Democratic " partisan "Machine will not certify Scott Brown until the health vote is a "done deal"........don't believe me........

Secretary of State Galvin and Senator Paul Kirk have both said that Brown will not be certified until after the State of the Union address...........so much for this bipartisan/citizen thing.....and doing the will of the electorate.....

It may be wishful thinking.......but I have a feeling that Scott might "pull an upset"........and then we can watch this next power play.....

JANET......WANTS TO CHECK YOUR UNDIES....AND HOLLETT THE "WATER DOG"..

I am a firm believer in tight security at the airports,train centers,bus stations and anywhere else Al Queda want to take this battle..........This "war"thing is for real and American "innocents " are at risk...........and will continue to be ..........

Janet Napolitano,Head of Homeland Security,is going to direct the use of technical equipment which will search for"tools of destruction" under the clothing of passengers ........It is a small price for a "safe trip"......... in my mind....

The President's Administration should not have waited a year to get this serious......Anyone of us who has flown in the near past probably have been closer to the "terror" than we realize...........We are not aware of classified information,and the incidents involving the "shoe bomber" and the " Christmas Guy" which we heard about were stopped by "chance" and good fortune.......WHO KNOWS WHAT OTHER EVILS HAVE LURKED.......

Once again I state the time for Military Tribunals rather than criminal trials should be afforded to these "combatants" NOW......We need information from them immediately upon their capture.......Intelligence is our greatest weapon........The argument that the President Bush did the "same thing" is not a logical stance.........

Oh well.......if you are home..... enjoy sleeping in your own bed.......but don't let it get to you.....We have dealt with these "types " before and we have prevailed.....We are the "home of the free and the brave"........ That reminds me...... a friend,Jeffrey Hollett of Lynn is leaving for Afghanistan this week for the third time. In the past he was a "water dog" Did you ever wonder how the ground troops get their water as they advance ?......Pray for him........

SCREW UP....

President Obama certainly has a "way of words "...........This was how he described the actions of his Administration relative to the "Christmas Underwear Bomber" being allowed to get on a plane.....and almost killing a plane full of innocent souls...........

This alleged suspect has done us a favor........It now appears that the President will get serious about our security and acknowledge this " war on terror " for what it really is......namely a threat to our way of life.........if we let the jihad's have their "way".......

FREAK STATISTICS.......

I have finished the book "Freakonomics"........and numbers and statistics have been on my mind...It is a good read if you are into those things....

While reading the paper this morning I came across a statistic that may have a little bearing on my blog yesterday about " having a legal joint" and whether Alcohol should have been legalized if we could "could go back in time"...........

Since 9/11/2001.......approximately 10,000 Americans have lost their lives in terror related incidents......certainly a heavy burden to bare" for family and friends.......

However ,since that same time in 2001 there has been 100,000 deaths contributed to alcohol related deaths on our highways.........What would marijuana use add if legalized ?

Just another thought........

POT CONTROVERSY......

I have noticed that the legalization of "pot" has heated up on the North Shore with Sheriff Cousins and Representative Fennell opposed to ending the war against use of marijuana while at the same time 500+ Economists led by a Harvard Professor have stated that regulation and taxing of marijuana will produce $10-$ 15 Billion in revenue along with helping countless persons deal with pain for various ailments.........Sounds like a " no brainier"........

Wait a minute..........not so fast.........I know we can not go " back in time"..........

but if we could.......Would we legalize alcohol knowing what we know today......Many will say "hell yes", however think of the carnage that alcoholism has caused to so many families in America........Almost every person has been touched by it.......and effected by it along with drinking it........It is a central theme inside social settings for the "rich" and "poor".......

and does not discriminate..........The sickness is spread throughout the entire economic stratosphere......The real truth hurts on this subject matter.

So........are we prepared to legalize another cause for another sickness......My answer is a resounding ......NO

Do you think more or less people will use " pot" if it is available at stores ? Other than the high and "good times" what are the benefits.........We will now have an increase in the drug sickness along with all the results we see in alcoholism........

I am sorry for the "soapbox",but thinking of the big picture........FUNCTIONING "alcoholics"and now more

FUNCTIONING "Druggies" in the work force and our everyday life is not good.

I hear people say "I can handle IT",HOWEVER THAT PERSON IS NOT THE JUDGE, the real judge is the families and children that have to "pick up the pieces"..... voluntary distorting of your outlook and the God given skills of your mind and body is never "the right thing" no matter how many people do it.

The argument that the Government will get more revenue is not compelling in relation to the harm it will cause to the "public good"

I do not intend to change drinking habits,however I do not believe the expansion of drug use will not be in the best interest of the average person......especially the children and grandchildren who have their futures ahead of them.....and are looking at our decisions and direction.......

Think about it.........

HAPPY NEW YEAR........

It is easy to get caught up in the New Year frenzy and to start thinking in terms of years.....was last year good or bad for me......or whats going to happen this year ?.......Am I going to be secure or are unpleasant things just around the corner ?............It can drive you crazy.........

Remember.......It is still one day at a time....... be thankful for all of your family, friends and all the great moments past, present and those that are on their way to you in the future.............

It's a wonderful Life with a few "trials" along the road which remind us of all the "good" we have been given.........