March 30 - Springtime in the mountains.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
A New Cat
Melissa was missing Sput so badly that she began searching for another cat which would be her very own. If you've read her blog, you'll see the travails she went through - but he's here now.
See her blog at mmkoerner.blogspot.com// for, as Paul Harvey said, "the rest of the story," more pics and a short video.
Here's a representative picture of (drumroll here, please) -- Oscar ! At least we think that will be his name. 
Thursday, February 5, 2009
A GREAT STORY
THE CARPENTER'S GLASSES
I have long admired the person who wrote this story. Kids and Parents, I hope you enjoy this as much as I.
Love to all, Papa
I have long admired the person who wrote this story. Kids and Parents, I hope you enjoy this as much as I.
Love to all, Papa
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Let It Snow!
Though we had about a week and a half without any new snow, a good one hit us Sunday evening and Monday morning - about a foot. I sure could have used some help shoveling it. Kayla, Luke, Jordan and Olivia, where were you when I needed you??
Sunday, January 25, 2009
The Dancing Dog
http://www.familytiez.com/video/gin.htm
When I saw this, I quickly thought of all you dog owners and lovers in the family. Enjoy it.
When I saw this, I quickly thought of all you dog owners and lovers in the family. Enjoy it.
A Blue Ribbon For You!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN_LPTNQEqM
As Melissa said as she sent this to me: "This is the sweetest thing!" You'll see.
As Melissa said as she sent this to me: "This is the sweetest thing!" You'll see.
Monday, January 19, 2009
a Pre-Inaugural Message
A couple more pictures to enjoy from Christmas. Betsy and Melissa, as always, are out there having a great time and helping others do the same.
On this eve of a truly historic event, I reflect back on both the pre and post Civil Rights Act days (1964). When I was playing basketball in college, blacks couldn't play for certain "white" state supported schools like SWT. As we travelled in East Texas and LA, the Whites Only signs and segregated facilities were rampant. In my labor relations days in Rome, GA (1968 - 71), we had a wildcat strike because I gave a black a production job (Ain't no n----- can do my job!). Then, we had another when I promoted the same person to Foreman (I ain't gonna' work for no n-----!). Interestingly, many of the so-called educated managers were as bad as the hourly workers about blatant racism.
And we fast forward to tomorrow when we induct our first President of color, we, truly, "have come a long way, Baby!" In my opinion, we are a stronger country for the fact of the election. My fondest hope is that we'll be a much stronger country due to Obama's acts after the election.
But, as Dennis Miller says: "That's just me!"
On this eve of a truly historic event, I reflect back on both the pre and post Civil Rights Act days (1964). When I was playing basketball in college, blacks couldn't play for certain "white" state supported schools like SWT. As we travelled in East Texas and LA, the Whites Only signs and segregated facilities were rampant. In my labor relations days in Rome, GA (1968 - 71), we had a wildcat strike because I gave a black a production job (Ain't no n----- can do my job!). Then, we had another when I promoted the same person to Foreman (I ain't gonna' work for no n-----!). Interestingly, many of the so-called educated managers were as bad as the hourly workers about blatant racism.
And we fast forward to tomorrow when we induct our first President of color, we, truly, "have come a long way, Baby!" In my opinion, we are a stronger country for the fact of the election. My fondest hope is that we'll be a much stronger country due to Obama's acts after the election.
But, as Dennis Miller says: "That's just me!"
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