And of course you know that there is no "separation of church and state" . . .

anywhere in the US Constitution.

It is a widely held belief that "separation of church and state" is somewhere in the US Constitution. It is not.

It was an idea that was sent to Thomas Jefferson. He dismissed the idea.

Look it up yourself if you are not sure.
Oh, and by the way, "In God we Trust" is printed on US paper and metal currency.

Yeah, that can be looked up too. Turn over a dollar bill.

I am not trying to insult any one's intelligence.
I just wanted to make this clear.

Off to work . . .

It has always been my idea that the money I earn from work would be mine.
Holy cow!
The strength of those who have designed a system that takes that and turns it around is amazing and very scary.

Street Walking . . . NYC and anywhere

I have a natural ability.
I can and do enjoy jaywalking.
It is a complete disregard for the rules and a pure and honest step toward the unknown.
Walking down a New York street (or anywhere for that matter) poses no threat to me.

My fondest memories are walking down many a New York City street with no fear but a strong sense of awareness of the possibility of others approaching. A healthy sense that others would know that I am aware and that I put out that non-verbal message.

I can step out and move toward what I want with abandon. Obnoxious and strong and whatever you need to think.

In the suburbs this looks like walking across the neighbors lawn and maybe even through a backyard.
This same sense gets me really annoyed when someone walks into an elevator before I can get out.
How stupid is that?

San Diego. Simply the best vacation location.

If you ever get the chance, go to Crystal Pier. First of all, it is supposed to be the last such pier anyone can build there and sits out over the Pacific. Secondly, the cottages are sitting on the pier over the waves and ocean. Fantastic. Thirdly, you don't need to be a guest to enjoy Crystal Pier. During the day you can walk out, through the entrance at the gate, all the way to the end of the pier.

The smell of the ocean, the sound of the waves and the gulls - an intoxicating environment.

Go check it out. There is nothing else like it.
Oh, and the suites over the main offices are better than staying in the cottages.
You will love it.

Yes. New York City is the best there is.

I was born in New York City. My parents lived at 74th and Central Park West when I was brought home for the first time from Cornell Medical Center.

Later we moved to 101st and Riverside Drive and I am most definitely a native New Yorker, and naturally proud of it.

Let's get clear on this . . .

Yes. I believe in God. There is just way too much proof. For me, the existence of one bird is enough (I am noticing that I am using the word "enough" very often).

God created everything (and so I believe).

Nothing is excluded. Oh, wait. No, nothing is included.

The trouble with life is . . .

In all my days on this planet, I have failed to make enough progress to make it all worthwhile. In other words, I must be smart enough to survive, however where the @#$% is the payoff, fun, and bonus to the work? How have I (or whoever) arranged this elaborate set of details and habits so that I have just make it - i.e. spend exactly what I earn?

So, you may notice, I might be frustrated.

So how did I do on my first post? Huh? I'd really like to know. You can tell me. Honest. I'll listen. (Oh nevermind, not really interested in your opinion, at this moment)