Misc. Musings Of A Small Mind, Part V
Let's quickly catch up on a few matters... PastorDave's Cookout
It was a great time, and the first cookout I've ever attended with kimchi and hamburgers on the same picnic table. Over 50 people came along. The burgers were burned on the outside and raw inside, thanks to yours truly. Nobody seemed to care. A fun experience was trying to explain to new Korean friends some of the colloquialisms of the Southern version of the English language. Internationals tend to speak precise English. Folks from Georgia and Alabama work hard to break most of the rules of proper grammar and syntax. It is a lazy, hazy version of the language, but we like it. And it was fun to teach these guys how to say "yall".
As a sidenote, I do not think we had any guests from t-blog-land. However, a couple of strange characters lurked about and maybe darted in to snatch a rib or burger. One was wearing a muscle shirt and shorts up to his navel, and gazed with a blank stare. I'm told he communicated with grunts, uncomfortably reminding some of the mutants from "The Hills Have Eyes". Anyone know any of our bloggers with said characteristics?
My Daughter's Boyfriend
It's time. Often I have repeated the old adage that you cannot always change the situation, but you can change your attitude. I need to be nice to him. I need to treat him with the same kindness, dignity, and generosity of spirit with which I seek to relate to most people. He's probably a nice guy. Perhaps I could even like him. This will be a challenge. I'm going to try. I think it's worth it, for the sake of peace, and because I love my daughter.
Bought A Car
2003 Chevy Tracker. I arranged the financing over the Internet. With HSCB I was given a very good interest rate, and I would encourage you to check with these guys if you are looking for financing. Probably, most dealerships could not beat them. And it was quite helpful to walk into the dealerships with the financing already set. I was able to knock almost $2000 off the sticker price. This is the first time in many years that we have had two dependable vehicles. Both have reverse, and a/c! Ah, life is good.
Washed My Cell Phone
It's not a good idea. I left my phone in my jeans. It came out nice and shiny. It does not work. So I'm giving a trial with t-mobile to go. I'm able to buy 1150 anytime minute for about $90. If this could average out to about $30/month, then it's a good idea. I do not yak on the phone like the rest of the family. It's mostly for business. So, we will see...
