Rod Emmons

Rod Emmons
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Cape Coral, Florida, United States
Birthday
June 01
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MY OPEN SALON BIO (‘Cause someone said I needed one) BLOG: Oh how I hate that word. The idea is great, but the word, itself, sounds so ... so icky. It's a name for something caught in your throat or something stuck to the bottom of your shoes ... something someone did that smells ... not a name for a journal or diary or random editorializing. Whose word is that, anyway? Smells awfully yuppie to me. Yet here I am, stuck in computor-ese, once more dancing to someone else’s drum … Blogging. Oh well, maybe I can get past that. 'Cause while I’m here, I’d occasionally like to do a little soul searching, sometimes think out loud, let others hear, and see what kind of s--t that stirs up. My life’s path has wandered into sales, management, banking, appraising, real estate, construction, design … yes, even politics … and a host of other activities that together, I think have opened my eyes, and hopefully, my mind. So you’ll get a dose of me from several perspectives, some a little tame, others fairly jaded, all a little philosophical. I can’t help it; it’s an itch that needs to be scratched, and now the pus is about to spill onto this site. Anyway, I tend to be irreverent, sarcastic and glib, and there's a good chance I’ll say something that will piss you off. In that event, just click the red "X" in the upper right corner, I’ll disappear and you'll be safe after that. But if you’re willing to take a risk, and aren’t afraid of skinning your knees, come on in. You might have some fun and there’s a first-aid kit close by. Just remember: proceed with caution, avoid the puddles, and always … ALWAYS! … wear rubbers (on your shoes).

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Salon.com
NOVEMBER 6, 2009 8:42AM

FRIDAY ... Trash Day, Nov. 6, 2009

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JUNK MAIL FOR THE BORED AND BORING: 

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!  McCain Endorses Obama Healthcare 

In a move that shocked even himself, this morning Senator John McCain endorsed President Barack Obama’s healthcare plan, even to include a fully funded Government Option.  He then woke up from his nightmare in a cold sweat and screaming for forgiveness.  According to family sources, he was rushed to Walter Reed Hospital where he was immediately sedated and put on Suicide Watch.  He is expected to remain there for several days. 

When notified at the White House, President Obama reacted by saying, “My heart goes out to John and his family.  He’s been under a lot of stress.  But I’m sure he is receiving quality care, and at least he won’t have the added stress of wondering how he’ll pay for it.

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IN THE RECENT NEWS:Jet misses airport: 

Two Northwest Airlines pilots failed to make radio contact with ground controllers for more than an hour and over-flew their Minneapolis destination by 150 miles before discovering the mistake and turning around. The Federal Aviation Administration said the crew told authorities they became distracted during a heated discussion over airline policy and lost track of their location.

Good thing they weren’t discussing healthcare.

 LAW REVIEW:Saw a profile the other day that said, “Lesbian Lawyer.”  Now I am familiar with Criminal law, real estate Law, even Corporate Law, but lesbian law is a brand new specialty to me.  Wonder what specific training you need? 

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ADAMS FAIMILY WISDOM: 

President John Adams said “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”           

President John Quincy Adams said “Nip the shoots of arbitrary power in the bud, is the only maxim which can ever preserve the liberties of any people.”           

Actress Edie Adams said “All the dreamers in all the world are dizzy in the noodle.”

 

Don’t ya just love that Edie! (Look her up if you're not sure)

 

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COMING SOON: 

“And It Came to Pass” … the enthralling story of a new religion.  

You won’t want to miss this exciting and evocative tale of a new religion being born. You’ll meet the leader, the followers and all the many people who crossed their lives. (hint: What rhymes with humanity, and even vanity, and most likely insanity? Tune in to find out).

 Addendum:  I am leaving for Gainseville tomorrow early to see my "beloved" Florida Gators play Vanderbilt.  My son ... 39 year old delinquent that he is ... conned tickets off an unsuspecting customer who thinks he's a nice guy.  I trained him well!  We leave at 8:00 a.m, and I don't expect to be back until Sunday evening.  So to all of you who visit this and comment, I will be looking forward to your words once I return and will repsond as quickly as I can.  Thanks for the read.

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All the news that is news!
Dang, I'm glad you posted this Rod, now I don't need to buy a paper or turn on the news. I think I will go catch a few extra Z's instead.

Rated!
I'm looking for a man with a little "dizzy in his noodle".
Ahhh... one can dream that it wasn't just a dream. Perhaps McCain will wake up and find that he didn't really pick Palin as his running mate too! There's no place like home... there's no place like home...

How far off course would they have flown if they were talking about health care? There's not enough fuel in the world for that flight.

I'm not touching the lesbian lawyer... I mean the subject... I mean... never mind. I'm just "dizzy in the noodle."

Oooooo... new religion! Sounds captivating... and by that I mean scary.

Rated for random tidbits and nuttiness in the noodle.
Tor ... not so fast, big boy. You've got some fiction to write. Sadly, my contribution is the McCain story.

O'Really ... You've come to the right place!

Dex ... I do not allow people to swear in my house. Do NOT say Palin again! As to the religion thingy, it is "The New Sensation that's Sweep'n the Nation "... Baby!

As to McCain, latest word is he is now dreaming about lesbian lawyers ... and resting easy.
I'm just happy there is somebody else who doesn't have to look up Edie Adams!
"dizzy in the noodle"...
now that's something that sounds like FUN!
cute stuff, rod. have a great time at the game. see you sunday.

my vestments are at the cleaners. 8~)
Love the piece Rod, but Edie Adams' stature in American history is so much more significant than John"s and Quincy's, I'm surprised you would even include the two presidents in the same context.
R.
Chi-Guy ... I'd have loved to look up Edie Adams in her day ... her "Big Spender" commercials are forever embedded in my warped mind. To hell with Kovacs.

Spotted ... see O'Really's comments. She seems to agree.

Femme ... I bet you look good in your vestments. I may want to invest.
JB ... No doubt about Edie ... real statuesque!! And I can readily admit, I never had a wet dream thinking of John or Quincy. Well, maybe Quincy ... once. But Eadie rocked my cradle many a night. That Ernie was way more than just a big cigar, God bless him!

Off to Gainseville now!
Neat. And Florida still plays Vandy and acts like it is a REAL football game? Ah well, the atmosphere is worth going to .

Good post.

Monte
I'll definitely be coming to you for all of my needs in the future. UM, that is news needs! Yours is a lot more fun than CNN.
"In a move that shocked even himself" ... hahaha ~ loved that! what a way to start! Reminded me of my Republican Senator Kitt Bond on the Daily Show the other night saying the he agreed with Obama's Afghanistan plan more than Obama did ... which means that Obama probably needs to ditch whatever that plan is!

:) loved this! keep 'em coming!