"Be a lifelong student. The more you learn, the more you earn and the more self-confidence you will have." – Brian Tracy

If you’re like me, or just don’t like the look of random cords laying around then this might be helpful. The simplest way to keep your cords wrapped is by using rubber bands. Walmart sells little bags of 100 rubber bands for less than a dollar.

I admit, I’m addicted to wrapping cords, in fact if anything has a cord, wire, rope, etc., hanging from it, I have to wrap it up. The best way to wrap a large wad of cords is to use 2 rubber bands and wrap them around it twice.

I’ve taken to writing poetry. The words contained herein depict my recent feelings about life:

As a man,
Only human;
Without joy,
What shall I do then?

Come what may,
I lose control;
Open the tray,
Break the mold.

Repeat not worry,
Exhaust the pain;
Never sorry,
It’s yours again.

As a man,
Only human;
Without false hope,
I can begin.

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Click here for original (in PDF).

I haven’t posted in a while for many reasons, but I felt this was more than appropriate for everyone in this COUNTRY to read. This message speaks volumes to what really goes on in Congress, and their failure at progress and necessary change:

Announcing his retirement plans this afternoon, Sen. Evan Bayh [D, IN] cited the dysfunctions of Congress as his main reason:

“For some time I’ve had a growing conviction that Congress is not working as it should. There is much too much partisanship and not enough progress. Too much narrow ideology and not enough practical problem solving. Even at a time of enormous national challenge, the people’s business is not getting done. Examples of this are legion but two recent ones will suffice.

Two weeks ago, the Senate voted down a bipartisan commission to deal with one of the greatest threats facing our nation: our exploding deficits and debt. The measure would have passed. But seven members who endorsed the idea, actually co-sponsored the legislation, instead voted no for short-term political reasons.

Just last week, a major piece of legislation to create new jobs — our nation’s top priority today — fell apart amidst complaints from both the left and the right.

All of this and much more has led me to believe that there are better ways to serve my fellow citizens, my beloved state and our nation than continued service in Congress. To put it into words I think most people can understand, I love working for the people of Indiana. I love helping our citizens make the most of their lives. But I do not love Congress.You can watch full video of his announcement here.

This is copied from a post by OpenCongress.org available here.

This is the most recent picture of our family, taken just a few days before Christmas.

By my own thoughts I can become the man I choose. Nothing can stand in my way. I can choose to be, have, or do anything. This is what I was meant to be. A new life, a new opportunity for change.

I have not because I want not. I am not because I did not. I am who I am as a result of the decisions I made in response to the choices presented to me. I cannot choose every obstacle that enters my path, but I can choose my action(s) in response to the challenges presented to me.

“I think, therefore I am.”

Self-discipline is the key to self-control which can become self-mastery, and thus – resurrection.

“Cogito ergo sum.”