A Comment

 One of the reasons that I dont really discusss my politics on here is that folks these days are prong to make outlandish statements and hurtlful comments.  Being that I am still drawing a public income check, I have decided to keep my voice to myself and only voice it to very close friends, who even tho they differ from me, are not about to try to hang me from the sycamore tree,  Politics these days has become a lightening rod for violence, thuggary, and degrading a person.    I want to stay above the fray.  

So in keeping with the above, I have turned my attention to chatting on my front porch about the local races and the comings and goings of our lil city next door to the City by the Red. .. They seem to have interesting politics these days, of mayor resigning due to an affair, new mayor being appointed when his sister steps away from her council seat, etc.   

Local is the best to follow not the national mayhem. 

Home, Thoughts and a Touch of Kindness

 I've been home for a week. I had doctor's appointments last week and part of this week.  One of my doctor appointments is 140 miles away in Shreveport; it's on Friday. I'm not sure if I am up to traveling that since the other days, I made a 500-mile round trip to inspect a prison on the Mississippi-Alabama state line.. some times get in the truck and having the experience for the road trip isn't like it uses to be. 

 I checked with my team members about what's in store for November. I could be leaving on Election Day to make a 500-mile round trip in that direction, but I might have a reprieve. Let's see what next week brings.  

It seems old Bloggers just fade away; they pass on, and there is no conclusion to their blog...   I don't want that to happen to mine... I want to make sure someone closes it out and leaves it to grab a comment here and there, but stay what happened to me ..... Finished the Project !!!!  I wish I could recover the writings on diaryland.com, but I seem to have lost that long ago.  I began here in 2006. 

I am thankful for the readers who read the blog, grateful for the comments and the opinions, and just noticing that there is something that I have contributed to the overall knowledge. 

I hope we can gather to ourselves a touch of kindness for our fellow citizens—not yelling, just a cheerful hello at the voting booth, saying thank you to those ladies who work the voter register tables.... as we exit the school gym. 

Its Blah

 As with most bloggers, I am ready for it. All of this is to be over with, But I fear that He will not let it be over with the election to be unless he wins the election. 

That is a sorry state of affairs for a country that spouts personal freedom, equality, and self-determination.  

I'm just Blah... That is it.

Back From Mississipi

 I have never posted photos of my work .... but (and there is always a but) sometimes the harsh elements of Life provoke the most thoughts  In the Prison World so to speak, cleanliness and order  are paramount to the quality of Life for all, Both personnel and offenders.   The American Correctional Association maintains the highest standards in our professional field.   During my tenure as an employee of our state's system, I was privileged to be certified as an auditor for the Association. Besides my duties at my two facilities, I traveled around the country auditing other state institutions.

When you see clean fence runs, a new chapel being built, a proud chapel standing in the middle of a compound, and well-kept lawns, you assume it will be inside. I was not disappointed; it was a proud facility with courteous individuals and a calm and peaceful setting.

The photos speak!!!

On Tuesday

 I am packing up the truck to make a trip to Leakesville. Ms. I will be there for three days to inspect for the upcoming accreditation process. It's a four-and-a-half-hour drive through the country—indeed, the backroads of Mississippi. 

Free Scotland Alex Salmond

May the Spirit of Alex Salmond Live ForEver  in the Hearts of the Land of My Forefathers!!
 

Home Sweet Home

 I spent the last four days in Mississippi, surveying a facility for accreditation. It's a grueling task when you have the old guard, old thoughts, old ways to hamper a progressive approach.   

 My co-heart in this endeavor has as many years of experience as I do. We both have been certified as accreditation experts in the field of corrections.  

But we both preserve and do our best to change the attitudes of the multitudes. 

I travel 3.5 hours there, mainly through backcountry roads, before the interstate system takes over for the last 47 miles.  It is 184 miles to the East of my home. 

There are no complaints here. The compound consists of approximately 180 acres under double fencing, so I do get my exercise for sure.   

When I get home, I'm just worn out. I'm thankful for today, and I will rise to the sunrise tomorrow.  

Glad to Be Here

 I am glad to be here, Thankful for the moment, that My health is ok... Not Much Else to Say...

Thank You

Thompson 

4:48 AM

 Here I sit; I am preparing for the trip to Mississippi to work next week. The work is what I do best, impart knowledge, help a facility gain accreditation, and see staff proud of being a public employee.  There are no complaints here.  I am back in my stride and have a doctor's appointment this week with the internist.  She is a personal friend.   

I did blood work yesterday. We talked last visit about Wegovy or that other injection to help me lose weight. I can lose weight without the shot; it just makes it easier, but I am not sure if I want the shot or not.  

I need to get myself another bicycle. I have a friend who just bought an electric bike, so I'm going to wait to see how he does. 

Other than the above, everything is okay.  I took the truck to the car wash for the first time.  For the last 23 months, I have hand-washed it with that acrylic wash.  Then, I polished it up with acrylic polish..  it looks good; I will try the new car wash place in town the next time I need it washed.