Voting in UTAH
Just got done. Have you voted yet? If not, get off your butt and get to the booths NOW!
The turn out was awesome when Kathi and I got there, numbers flowing through the doors. We were assisted in the paperwork as we had just moved, but during the voting the young man who helped us called his Grandfather. He begged the old guy to come vote. With a smile on his face, he looked around at the full room and said:
“Yes Grandpa, there’s a great turn out! In fact, there’s already been far more people through than when Obama was voted into office, and it’s not even noon yet!”
That was saying a lot.
The room was full of passion and while I was voting out every single Judge in my power to do so, an old man was yelling in line: “Vote ‘em out! Vote ‘em ALL out! Until we have judges that stand on principle and show their colors for us to discern between them, vote them ALL OUT!!”
It was awesome.
Yes, we have a screwed up amendment to our beloved Utah Constitution, which takes away the need for Judges to run like any other politician. What a Croc-o-Crap. The voter information says Judges need to be free from public pressure. They need to judge the letter of the law. Sure. Ok. I buy that–but MY question is–what type of glasses are they looking through to judge those letters?
A Democrat will Judge different than a Constitutionalists. A Republican will judge differently than Libertarian. Your foundational belief system is what you base your decisions ON for crying out loud. So how do we, as the people, know what glasses they wear currently? By consensus.
What a Croc-o-Crap.
Let me ask you good people of Utah something: How do we get the amendment to our Constitution reversed and force the Judges to be seen for who they are?
Even if you don’t know the answer to that–get off your butt and VOTE! Our country is at stake and we need control back in the hands of the people.
God Bless.
Jaime Buckley
Eat and Fight!
There is a time when a line must be drawn in the sand.
A point in your life when patience has been used up, long-suffering endured and yet the abuse continues, challenges never cease and the pressure never abates. Thoughtfulness, manners and respect are quickly becoming myths in our society and when the soft spoken word is ignored, another option should be utilized.
Eat and Fight.
The instant interpretation might be violence, but that’s not what I’m referring to. I’m referring to a focus of mind and purpose of heart. I’m talking about a determination to do what is right, because it is right, regardless of the opposition, mockery or lack of intelligence, manners or class of another. It’s about taking a counter-offense to the situations of life and ‘bridging’ your efforts (starting with a finishing move). In short, it’s about putting the monkey when the flippin monkey belongs for a change and standing your ground! Allowing the natural consequences to follow the path of choice.
What would that do for you, for your family and for society if we allowed the natural consequences to follow?
No bailouts, no refunding bad ideas, no turning to the morons that caused the problems to fix the problems…and allowing those who are willing to take the risks, take the initiative and take the responsibility step into their own.
Think about it on a smaller scale.
Now is the time to think big, act big and to take the initiative when it comes to our lives. You’re not doing anyone any good thinking small, I can assure you.
Change your surroundings, change your community, change the world.
You have the brains, you have the talent and God has placed the tools in front of you. Open your eyes and make a real, foundational difference in life. No one gives a damn when you whine. In fact, more companies and even social environments/organizations are finally realizing that it’s far easier and intelligent to change the squeaky wheel instead of giving it grease.
Take the time to understand that you are living in a world where YOU MUST BE PRO-ACTIVE.
Act or be acted upon.
Eat and fight.
Dont Worry, Be Happy.
Life has many anomaly moments. In fact , I can almost guarantee you the experience of diametrically opposed perceptions and results. In my own life it seems to be a rule however, not an exception.
Focus on another, or just others and give it all you have. Your time, resources, effort, attention, money, name it…and I can almost guarantee you the moment you stop and let your bow string off and shift any attention to yourself to keep from exploding, you’ll reap a whirlwind of criticism. It might not even be what you’re doing, or why you’re doing it, but how. You might dodge the how and get slammed with the when. For me it’s usually the timing of the whole matter.
You can unwind, but only when it’s convenient for others.
Mothers get hit frequently with that one. You serve the children, care for every need of the family and yet when you want or desperately need a break–just a simple moment to take a breath, you’re criticized or even worse…expected to be the most enduring, the strongest, the one without needs.
Wow.
I’m here to say don’t worry, be happy.
Let it all go by you and know that there are times when you can do all you can for others and you’ll be presented with a choice to take a break–to let the pressure out of the steam cooker or snap. Most of us have moments like that and it’s rare that those around you will completely see or relate to what your going through, but they WILL do their best to compare you to their own priority or value system.
There’s not a lot you can do about that, other than love them, take your slap on the wrist and then take your moment anyway.
This isn’t always about being selfish. Many times it’s about self-preservation and if you’ll stop and think about this, you’ll see that self-preservation is in fact THE #1 priority of the UNIVERSE. So you’re in good company here.
It doesn’t do any good to get mad about it. It also means you don’t stop being of service to others…just do the best you can and know none of us are perfect. Sometimes people will get it, and that’s always nice when they do…but if they don’t, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to explain it. We all need to take those moments to keep from cracking and we all do it in different ways. Chances are you’ll take your moment in the wrong way, at the wrong time, and maybe even looked upon as having the wrong priorities. That’s ok. We all make mistakes and I would rather apologize for having to disengage my mind and heart in self-preservation than to meet someone else’s definition of what I should be doing and end up going postal on them.
I’m not saying I’m right on this…I’m only saying that’s how I see it at this point.
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All of us have ‘low’ moments in our lives. The times when you may feel that all is lost, or perhaps you have failed someone you love or care for deeply. It can be a damning experience if we aren’t careful, because it seems to be human nature to brand ourselves through a clouded filter of life and self-reflection.
Let me use myself as the guinea pig here. I’m married to a wonderful woman and have 11 amazing children, 3 incredible grandchildren and a job most people can only dream of. Yet with all that comes a world of responsibility, a world you have to flow with, be aware of and maintain a level of honor, integrity and in all cases accountability.
Well guess what? I screw up a lot. In so many aspects of life, I find myself unable to stay focused on more than the most narrow of subjects. My memory is constantly taxed in each and every endeavor to the point that I rely on others to remember birthdays, holidays, doctors appointments, meetings and all other social engagements. Heck, I even forgot how old I was….twice, and had to ask my wife for confirmation.
This is a mild version of what my point is, and that is: sometimes we let others down.
No matter how hard we try, there’s not a perfect soul among us and sooner or later we will fall short. That’s when we feel the guilt, the shame and frustration, especially when we are giving our lives everything we have. Personally, I try and reinvent myself every day, to do better today than I did yesterday…but try as I might, sometimes the universe makes me out to be a liar.
That’s when simplicity comes into play. Keeping communications clear and concise. Hold a soft heart and an open mind while standing your ground against life. The trick is to clean that perception filter before you find yourself convinced that all is lost, you’re unfit or unworthy to be loved, appreciated or even tolerated. I’ve been there dozens of times and it’s all a lie.
The subtle effects of your environment can cloud your judgment. The key is to fill your heart with love, gratitude and appreciation for others, including yourself. Believe it or not, you’re worth the effort and it can’t rain forever. Hold your ground and wait for a new day while being ready to say ‘I’m sorry’ to those around you.
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