Wednesday, October 31, 2007

TIRED, TRIED AND TRUE

Well, I did the obligation I was committed to tonight, standing from 5:15 until 11:15; gee, am I tired. We were astounded how many people came from around the entire state of Indiana, north to south and east to west. We even had visitors from our southern neighbor, Kentucky. Yes, it's a good cause and good camaraderie but I have to admit, I am glad today is over regarding our meeting tonight!



Interesting talks around town today about various campaign races. Some people think the Mayor's race will be close; others don't.



As I have my own opinions (Lord, help me), I do not think the Mayor's race will be that close. The race between McLaughlin and Aebersole will be close, I feel. With Mr. Stewart passing away; unless he wins, Mr. Gahan will be taking that seat again. We still feel strongly Mr. Price will win the third district. We surely hope Diane McCartan Benedetti (?) wins the Slate Run area. Mr. Coffee is unopposed. As I am sure I have left a couple of districts out, I am going to blame that on how tired I am. The At-Large Seats will be any one's guess...that ought to be a doozy, though.



Don't worry, be happy... It will not be long now until we find out what all of our futures hold for this fair City.



Now, time to get ready for MeeMaw's four year old grand baby. He'll arrive bright and early and his MeeMaw sure is bushed.



Happy Halloween NA. Peace.

Monday, October 22, 2007

IT GOES ON AND ON AND ON AND ON AND ON...

Susan, I know Richard won't let you have your laptop in the hospital (even though you think it would help pass that time), you just hurry up and get well. Nothing but the best. Love ya, girlfriend.

The same old hullabaloo is going on since you entered the hospital. Sometimes, I am awed by the thoughts and actions of certain individuals "involved" in/with our City government. Thus, the title -- seems like there is a song out there with that lyric in it. Old age, you know.

In my opinion, one blogger (Susan keeps me up on a lot of them) insulted half the town with one article. The "swill" article about the beer run downtown. Let's see, the Hitching Post, Pasttimes, Goodtimes, Hugh E. Bir's, the Redman's, and the VFW were all involved.

To want to move the Harvest Homecoming completely out of New Albany by the very people on DNA who "want to bring business into New Albany" really put me in stitches. In my opinion, it's because the Bistro failed; the SpeakEasy's paychecks for their Employees bounced and Conner's had a good crowd because of the mighty Eddie Wieglieb and the Traveling Mojos -- but they had their bathrooms padlocked. Little Chef didn't have a booth set up and they made their money. Kaiser's Tobacco always has a booth out front and makes money. DNA even gets what? All or half of the monies collected from the Parking Garage WE, THE CITIZENS, are still paying for; and you want to move it out of New Albany?

By referring to the Mayor's luncheon as a kick-off to the "swill" walk; man -- got all City and County officials on that one, huh? Seeing I've attended same luncheon (and tickets are impossible to come by), I don't remember alcohol being served at same.

Citizens are going to ask Council to retrieve an accounting of DNA'S receipts and disbursements for the past three years. If they want more monies from us, WE (more than I) want to see accountability.

Another thing that has truly fascinated me...no offense anyone (just my opinion), but this City did not get in the shape it is in overnight and it's not going to get out of this shape overnight. How can you look at a man that was in office for eight years and think he's going to get things right this time? Or do something this time differently with building inspections, code enforcements, sewers, and on, and on, and on?

Seeing a well respected Democrat named Larry Dennison is heading up Hubbard's campaign speaks volumes as to how some Democrats feel. You want enforcement? You want the right thing done? As Hubbard stated to me, "everything wrong with this town is due to lack of enforcement". Amen.

This is what makes me think the cityofnewalbany.blogspot.com is truly an entity of this fair City. Nothing else makes any sense or logic at all, and if it isn't logical, it just isn't right. Clean Up New Albany, a Code Enforcement Officer (who's great -- just not a whole lot getting done, huh), the same people coming in -- AGAIN. Please, someone, tell me what has changed?

Sewers are percolating this past weekend and this week, Susan... Was able to proceed and just guess at certain things without your tremendous knowledge.

Again, get well soon, friend...I'll stop my rambling with my opinions now...

P.S. And I love that picture of Baron Hill posted with the women at the Bistro. Look carefully at the table, and I'm pretty sure it's wine, maybe a screwdriver, maybe a long island tea, and lo and behold there is "swill" sitting in a "huggie". Where's that $BREW at? Just me being obnoxious and pointing out the obvious and being my opiniated self. Hee, Hee.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

In Memory of Richard "Dick" Stewart

Thank you, Dick, for all of the fond memories you have left me with, and I am sure so many others.

The twinkle in your eyes, your common sense when it came to our local government and all the laughs we shared at some of the "buffoonish" moments witnessed by all at meetings.

We will all miss you; may you rest in peace. To your family, thank you for sharing him with us!

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

IGNORANCE...NO EXCUSES FOR ANY OF IT, ACCORDING TO ME.

Perusing other blogs to see "what's up" in our fair City, me thinks I need to set the record straight about something posted that is simply untrue (and no, I'm not going to argue point for the point if this person disagrees). Facts are so simple to obtain; it simply must be who is obtaining the facts for whom, huh?

Here goes, and I quote (I admit) only partially what is posted "The City originally set it up so that bond payments for the State Street garage, which is now paid off in full, were funded 2/3 by EDIT funds and 1/3 by TIF funds...etc., etc., etc.,".

This statement is about as "nonfactual" as you can get. Unfortunately, the City does owe the money back to EDIT because it was "borrowed" from EDIT because the "TIF" and the PARKING GARAGE, which was going to save downtown, didn't have enough monies to cover bond payments. Thus, the monies were borrowed by EDIT, are pledged elsewhere -- including for infrastructure; and this Council can and would get into A LOT OF TROUBLE if monies were not paid back. THAT'S THE FACTS, AND JUST THE FACTS.

For those of you offended, as I was, by the link provided making fun of the Jesus statute, please allow me to give you some you may enjoy better:

The Church's web site for the King of Kings statute is:
http://www.solidrockchurch.org/king_ofkings.php

Another:

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/OHMONjesus.html


As we have discontinued our Tribune, we are only hearing about the missiles being fired for the Mayoral race. As I understand it, the Republicans printed facts that were printed in the Tribune; and another person is standing up for the Democrats.

As I do have an opinion as to who I want as Mayor and caring about their integrity, etc., as a Democrat -- what am I to think? A self-described Atheist, Pagans and a Hedonist endorsing "his" Democrat candidates, or whomever, and writing such words character assassinating some who have done nothing but good for this fair City of New Albany...well, it's a problem -- at least, with me.

There just isn't enough room to write all the things the dictionary says about people who have this type of "belief" system, so I'll make it short and brief:

Paganism - Since the later 20th century, the words "pagan" or "paganism" have become wide and openly used as a self-designation of adherents of polytheistic reconstructionism and neo-paganism.

Hedonism - The philosophy that PLEASURE is the most important pursuit of mankind. The name derives from the Greek word for "PLEASURE".

Atheist - Atheism, as a philosophical view, is the position that either affirms the non-existence of God(s), or reject theism.

These are my opinions and my blog, but how in the hey do you crawl into bed with someone with these viewpoints and then expect Democrats to support that Candidate?

A lot of people are leery of organized religion; but the majority of Americans (85%) are still of some type of Christian faith.

And you think this will help any one's campaign? Is it just me? I'm very much aware it could be!

As far as the redistricting meeting today, I heard Mr. Smith read some law books and the meeting was adjourned with "someone" saying there needed to be two more meetings and that Linda Moeller's input about not being able to split the precincts up right now was said to be -- what were the words used? You think? Do you really believe we, me, the rest of us, are going to let you cost us that kind of monies? How come you didn't present a plan today at the Committee? Where's it at?

Thank you Mr. Blevin's, for doing the right thing, even though there are some that will always disagree.

Thank you for letting me share my thoughts and opinions. Believe me, I know there will be disagreements...but let's keep it civil, shall we? Thanks.

Peace, New Albany.