Our Pathetic Nation....

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (AP) -- James Henry Smith was a zealous Pittsburgh Steelers fan in life, and even death could not keep him from his favorite spot: in a recliner, in front of a TV showing his beloved team in action.
Smith, 55, of Pittsburgh, died of prostate cancer Thursday. Because his death wasn't unexpected, his family was able to plan for an unusual viewing Tuesday night.
The Samuel E. Coston Funeral Home erected a small stage in a viewing room, and arranged furniture on it much as it was in Smith's home on game day Sundays.
Smith's body was on the recliner, his feet crossed and a remote in his hand. He wore black and gold silk pajamas, slippers and a robe. A pack of cigarettes and a beer were at his side, while a high-definition TV played a continuous loop of Steelers highlights.
"I couldn't stop crying after looking at the Steeler blanket in his lap," said his sister, MaryAnn Nails, 58. "He loved football and nobody did (anything) until the game went off. It was just like he was at home."
Longtime friend Mary Jones called the viewing "a celebration."
"I saw it and I couldn't even cry," she said. "People will see him the way he was."
Smith's burial plans were more traditional -- he'll be laid to rest in a casket Read more!

One more moment please...

I got back late late late last night and worked today-- have some things to do around the house, so this will be a short one. Lot on my mind that I want to get written down, but need to get the house in order before the weekend hits.
Heres a little something I wrote at work during lunch today--nothing prolfic...

It has been awhile since I really wrote anything worth any interest to anyone but myself, I decided to start bringing my laptop with me to the job that I am currently working at. It beats going out and stuffing my face with take out food.
There is a revelation that I have been going through as of late and that is that eating food out is dumb. Figure it this way:
Lunch out min. $6.00 per day. 6x5=$30.00 $30.00 A WEEK X 4 $120 A MONTH.
$120 X 12= One plane ticket to Rio De Janerio with expenses.
So, when I go to Rio in the new year, it will be due to my decision to stop eating out everyday.
Not too mention how unhealthy it is.

So there you have it-- the word on wisdom... Read more!