Willy Nilly on Life

It is the end of September, just days away from my 31st birthday, and I am thinking of what I should do with this blog.  I have not been very active with it and that is mainly because I use Facebook and Twitter to convey everything as they are so easy to use.  They might as well be my blog.  This platform, Posterous, is mainly good for long-form and maybe for audio posts.  I am just not sure what I will do with it.  Over the next several month, I will think about it and make a final decision probably by the end of the year, likely between Christmas and New Year's.  And right now, I am leaning towards dropping it.  I won't delete it, just cease posting.  Or, perhaps I will use solely as my audio hosting provider.  Will see what happens.  

Parody of Old Spice Guy

I think this is classic and a great use of a candidate's time and money.

WJR

Hello there.  I know it has been awhile, actually over a month really, since my last posting, but here I am, typing away, spilling my guts to the world once again.  What shall I say in this posting?  I will tell you that I am still seeking employment, I have a girlfriend, and I am still living with my parents.  Two of those three items will hopefully change before this year is out.  You can guess which two. *wink, wink*  

So, what else shall I mention?  How about that I saw The Expendables recently and I must say that I highly recommend it for anyone who, like me, enjoys action/adventure and very little romance in their films.  It was thoroughly entertaining and had the right amount of humor, especially the inside joke regarding Arnold.  You need to be a Californian to get it, in my humble opinion.  

The other item on my mind is political in nature, as that is a subject that I fully enjoy and can rattle on about for a while, as anyone who knows me can tell you.  Politics is a blood sport, some would say, and I am ready for it.  Or am I?  Time will tell indeed.  So, the political item today that I am thinking of is Obama and the mosque issue.  Where to build a religious house of worship.  Should it be near where the twin towers once stood?  Is Obama anti-American?  I have nothing further to say on this topic, it bores me, and I will now move on to other, more important items of interest.  

Such as...football!  Yes, the new NFL season is nearly upon us and, as always, I will be cheering on my Oakland Raiders with great delight.  They won the first pre-season game against Dallas and they will challenge the Bears next.  Go Raiders!!

That is all for this update, this random thought, this post.  Thank you for visiting and come back soon.

WJR

It was a wonderful Fourth of July and I had a great time, as always, shooting off the safe and sane fireworks that were purchased for oodles of dinero from local fireworks booths.  It's something about the smell of gunpowder that gets me excited and I always want to light some more.  Good stuff!  Hope everyone had an equally great time and can't wait to do it again next year! 

Every year, GoDaddy.com publishes a video in honor of our Independence Day and this year is no different.  Only thing, the videos get better and better.  View here: Happy July Fourth!

Happy 234th Birthday America!

WJR

I love to cook on bar-b-que. So easy and fun!
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Though this decision was widely expected, it does not go nearly as far as I had hoped. All gun laws need to be struck down as unconstitutional and all gun opponents need to be shown the door. Guns have not and can not kill, only people can kill people. This narrow decision shows ever more how important it is that the right people be a part of the court. Elena Kagan is not right for America!

Amplify’d from www.washingtonpost.com

Justices extend gun owner rights nationwide By MARK SHERMAN The Associated Press Monday, June 28, 2010; 10:46 AM WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court held Monday that the Constitution's Second Amendment restrains government's ability to significantly limit "the right to keep and bear arms," advancing a recent trend by the John Roberts-led bench to embrace gun rights. By a narrow, 5-4 vote, the justices also signaled, however, that some limitations on the right could survive legal challenges. Writing for the court in a case involving restrictive laws in Chicago and one of its suburbs, Justice Samuel Alito said that the Second Amendment right "applies equally to the federal government and the states." The court was split along familiar ideological lines, with five conservative-moderate justices in favor of gun rights and four liberals opposed. Chief Justice Roberts voted with the majority.

The Supreme Court already has said that most of the guarantees in the Bill of Rights serve as a check on state and local, as well as federal, laws. Read more at www.washingtonpost.com

I know it's been awhile since my last post. I figured a picture would be a great way to return. I will attempt to get back to a regular schedule soon. Until then, enjoy this image from my personal favorite Wii game, Mario Party 8. I like to play as Luigi.
All the best!
WJR
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The weather is weird. I experience it as I walk around the sites each week and this one being my last is no different. I don't like being a security officer and the weather is a part of the reason. Another part is that I don't see the end purpose of a job that any brain-dead moron can perform. I deserve better, much better! I am worth triple my current pay! I require a challenge! I am seeking a new role, one that better suits my personality and abilities. That is what I am and what I need. Just watch and learn. Will out.
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I took this picture while waiting for my shift at the Corral Hollow site to wind down. I think the Corral Hollow site is among the most dull and ridiculous of security gigs imaginable. I am doing the job that police are trained and hired for. It is stupid and I am very happy to be leaving. For my health and sanity, I leave this site behind as of the conclusion of this month. I have to be clear though: it is the site and the stupid hours that my anger is aimed, not the great and friendly people that I interact with during those awful hours. The people are fun to talk to and I expect to visit the tenants as a civ on many occasions. Good day and good luck.
WJR
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