Throughout my years, I’ve had some really good Thanksgivings, both heartwarming and memorable. As the years have gone by, however, the holiday has lost some of it’s significance in my life, especially when I see stores setting up their Christmas displays in October, leaving Thanksgiving just a day of sales, feasting, and football. That’s pretty much how it seems to me. I usually end up working on Thanksgiving which only adds to my, “just another day” mind set. I don’t mind, though, Because up un…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on December 1, 2009 at 6:50pm —
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TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING,
BUT I JUST COULDN'T SLEEP.
I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS,
I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP.
THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED -
THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE,
BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION
WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT.
TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION,
THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION.
SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN, FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR,
AND GAZED AT THE FRIDGE, FULL OF GOODIES GALORE.
GOBBLED UP TURKEY AND BUTTERED POTATOES,
PICKLES AND CARROTS, BEANS AND TOMATOES.
I FELT MYSELF SWELLING S…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on November 24, 2009 at 1:49pm —
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For as long as I can remember, there have always been two things which, sadly enough, our own government has used to get the general population to go along with it on whatever policies it has proposed, Especially during times of uncertainty.
Ignorance and Fear have always been the biggest allies in any government’s ability to control it’s people.
Fear is a great motivator in keeping people focused on whatever threat, whether real or imagined. If you can instill fear in your people, you can prett…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on November 17, 2009 at 2:45am —
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A friend at work said to me, “ I think I’ve lost my mind,” to which I replied, “Well, it is a very small object in a very large space!”
Next time you’re annoying someone and they tell you, “Cut the shit,” be sure to reply, “ Why do you want to lick the knife?”
Some years back, every football season, without fail, I would be sitting watching a game and my brother would always come in and ask, “ What’s the score?” I would reply with something like, “24 to 14,” or whatever the score happened to…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on November 11, 2009 at 5:39pm —
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1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor
Gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student
And had breezed through the questions until I read
The last one:
"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the
school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the
Cleaning woman several times. She was tall,
Dark-haired and in her 50's, but how would I know her name?
I handed in my paper, leaving the last question
Blank. Just bef…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on November 10, 2009 at 8:50pm —
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Dear Mike,
The saddest thing you can say to anyone is “goodbye,” but
sometimes in life, it is the only thing.
I’m writing you now, to say that very thing because I feel
the distance that has grown between us and the unspoken
words that we both have been keeping inside so as to not
truly hurt one another. I know people, aside from
ourselves, say and do things that influence how we feel or
treat others around us. People can be cruel and unthinking
at times. My life does not revolve around such pe…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on November 10, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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Well, let’s add Maine to the map of The United Hates Of
America. I think by denying Gay people their right to
marry should be deemed a “Hate Crime,” because it has
become a form of “Emotional Genocide” against a single
group of tax paying Americans. Literally “killing” their
chance at spending their lives with the person they love,
wanting to be able to show that love in the same way as
every other American, and being given the same rights as
every other couple.
The Mormon Church should be held…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on November 4, 2009 at 11:56am —
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We are constantly being given challenges and situations in life that we must react to, deal with, and somehow overcome in order to live decent lives. Sometimes things come at us that truly test us as human beings. Still, we get through it and move on, because we have to. It is who we are. It is what we do.
There is one thing, however, that as long as I live, I will never understand, get used to, or ever be able to fully deal with. When I’m hurt by someone I care about. I just can’t seem to be ab…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on November 3, 2009 at 11:45am —
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First off, I’m not a “know-it-all,” but I know a lot. I’m sorry if that’s bothersome to a few people, but it’s who and how I am. If I come across as a person who feels he has to “impose” his opinion on a lot of things, it’s only because I have much to say or contribute to a particular subject.
For years, I kept silent about so many things I saw or heard around me. As much as I wanted to say something, there was always that “little voice,” inside that told me, “Don’t make waves.” Now that I’m old…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on October 27, 2009 at 3:42pm —
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As in anything in life, you get out of it what you put in. The same goes for people you choose as friendships or in relationships. The manner in which you treat others reflects how you will be treated, in most cases. If you treat others well you will be treated well, but if you treat badly, more than likely you will be treated badly. However you can be a decent person and still be treated badly by someone else. Being a decent person doesn’t always guarantee you will be treated well. There are so…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on October 14, 2009 at 4:00am —
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Someone recently asked me when “Real” change would come. I said it already has begun with the election of Barack Obama as President of The United States, although he is only the Hope of Change. One man cannot bring about change, no matter how much we wish it.
I thought about it some more, I thought about the people who suffered in the Civil Rights movement, the people who suffered after Hurricane Katrina and the slow government response, and the people suffering in the Gay Rights movement who ha…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on October 11, 2009 at 8:42pm —
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It seems to me that whenever anyone in the world kills Americans, the entire country, including The United States Congress condemns it, and is up in arms working feverishly to bring those responsible to justice. Yet, during the on-going debates on Healthcare Reform, many Americans have died due to a lack of affordable healthcare or insurance as a result of the inaction by our Congress. No one seems upset by this, but maybe it’s about time they were, especially The House of Representatives and Th…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on October 1, 2009 at 11:00pm —
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I am grateful that at this time in my life, I have chosen to take the time to reflect on the things and people that got me here. I don’t mean just the people who have truly helped me, but the people who have wronged me, and taught me how not to be. I think of how I got here, where I am going, and realize how lucky I am to be able to sit here , with the ability to choose my path. I’m glad I treat people as decently as I do, I see the appreciation in their eyes. I know all I can do is be the best…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on September 29, 2009 at 12:10am —
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Failure, by definition, is the condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends.
This to me is highly inaccurate. As far as I’m concerned there is no such thing as failure, by its’ definition. When you seek to achieve something, you put forth a certain amount of time and effort into it. Achievement may be your ultimate goal, but other things are attained in any effort or attempt in reaching your desired end. When you work at anything, and I mean anything, there are always things you di…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on September 28, 2009 at 9:05pm —
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How to Avoid the Swine
Eat right!
Make sure you get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.
Take your vitamins and bump up your vitamin C.
Get plenty of exercise because exercise helps build your immune system.
Walk for at least an hour a day.
Go for a swim.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc.
Wash your hands often.
If you can't wash them,
keep a bottle of antibacterial stuff around.
Get lots of fresh air.
Open doors & windows whenever possible.
Try to eliminate as…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on September 22, 2009 at 3:26am —
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I hear a lot of people say, especially when they find out I’m an artist, that they don’t have an artistic bone in their bodies. I happen to disagree and here’s why:
Everybody, I don’t care who they are, have a unique way about them. The way they walk, see, talk, think, sit, work, sleep, or even breathe. Everyone, in my opinion, is a work of art by just being themselves. Think about it. The different shades, the wrinkles, blue eyes, green eyes, hair colors, Heights, weights, shapes, or anything t…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on September 19, 2009 at 9:05pm —
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I was sitting here tonight watching another Nevada Sunset and it reminded me of The George Michael / Elton John Video, “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me.” As I watched the video and listened to the song, I thought about all the sites like this one that I visit on a regular basis. One line seemed to stand out more than any other: “Although I search myself. It’s always someone else I see. “ I, then went on a couple of sites . I noticed that most of the guys on the sites revealed everything except t…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on September 18, 2009 at 9:18pm —
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An elderly Gay man called 911 on his cell phone to report
that his car has been broken into. He is quite upset as
he explains his situation to the dispatcher:
'They've stolen the stereo, the steering wheel, the
brake pedal and even the accelerator!' he cried.
The dispatcher said, 'Stay calm. An officer is on the
way.'
A few minutes later, the officer radios in.
'Disregard,' he says.
'He got in the back-seat by mistake.'
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Three O…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on September 16, 2009 at 9:30pm —
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Two old Gay men, one 80 and one 87, were sitting on their usual park bench one morning.
The 87 year old had just finished his morning jog and wasn't even short of breath.
The 80 year old was amazed at his friend's stamina and asked him what he did to have so much energy.
The 87 year old said, "Well, I eat Italian bread every day. It keeps your energy level high and you'll have great stamina with the younger guys."
So, on the way home,the 80 year old stops at the bakery. As he was looking aro…
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Added by Bill Reulbach on September 13, 2009 at 8:56pm —
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Cocktail Conversation
A Gay man arrived at a party and while scanning the guests, spotted an
attractive man standing alone. He approached him, smiled and said,
"Hello. My name is Carmen."
"That's a beautiful name," he replied. "Is it a family name?"
"No," he replied. As a matter of fact I gave it to myself. It
represents the things that I enjoy the most - cars and men. Therefore, I
chose "Carmen. "What's your name?"
He answered, "B.J. Assengolf."
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Added by Bill Reulbach on September 9, 2009 at 1:00am —
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