The Bird Feeder

I bought a bird feeder..
I hung it on my patio and filled
it lovingly with seed.
It was indeed a beautiful bird feeder.

Within a week we had hundreds of birds
taking advantage of the
continuous flow of free and easily accessible food.

But then the birds started
building nests in the boards of the patio,
above the table and next to the barbecue.

Then came the bird shit. It was everywhere;
on the patio tiles, the chairs, the table ...
everywhere!

Then some of the birds turned mean.
They would dive bomb me and try to peck me
even though I had fed them out of my own pocket.


And other birds were boisterous and loud.
They sat on the feeder and squawked and screamed at
all hours of the day and night
and demanded that I fill it
when it got low on food.


After a while, I couldn't even sit on my own back porch
anymore. So I took down the bird feeder
and in three days the birds were gone.
I cleaned up their mess and took down
the many nests they had built all over the patio.


Soon, the back yard was like it used to be ...
quiet, serene and no one demanding their
rights to a free meal.

Now let's see ....
Gordon Brown & our government give out free food,
subsidized housing, free medical care, free education
and allow anyone born here to be an automatic citizen.

Then the illegals came by the millions.
Suddenly our taxes went up to pay for the free services;
small flats are housing 5 or more families;
you have to wait 6 hours to be seen by a doctor in an emergency surgery
because it is filled with illegal non tax payers;
your child's year 12 class is behind other schools because
over half the class doesn't speak English.

Corn Flakes now come in a bilingual box;
I have to 'press one' to hear my bank talk to me in English
and people waving flags other than 'The Union Jack' are
squawking and screaming in the streets,
demanding more rights and free liberties.

Its just my opinion but:
maybe, just maybe, it's time for the government
to take down the damn bird feeder.

If you agree, pass it on; if not,
continue cleaning up the sh*t!

How the Credit Crunch will Affect Britain

Will one be wanting fries with that?

Every Woman Should...

I found this on a singles club website:

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
… one old love she can imagine going back to
… and one who reminds her how far she has come
… a youth she's content to leave behind
… a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age…
… a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra…
… one friend who always makes her laugh
… and one who lets hers cry
… a feeling of control over her destiny

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
… how to fall in love without losing herself
… how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship
… when to try harder… and when to walk away
… that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents
… that her childhood may not have been perfect…but it's over
… what she would and wouldn't do for love or more
… whom she can trust, whom she can't and why she shouldn't take it personally
… where to go, be it to her best friend's kitchen table or a charming inn in the woods…when her soul needs soothing
… and how to change a tyre!!!!!!?

Great Bumper Stickers to Cheer Your Day

I came across this fun sticker on a friend's site. This is what he says,

"How does that saying go, "all work and no play makes ..."? Life is all about laughing, living, learning and loving. And, I belive that the "laughter" is just as important as the other "l's". I have published a web site called Bumper with hundreds of fun vinyl stickers. It is being added to every week. Take a look and I am sure you will have a laugh."

Ian's site is Bumper at www.bumper.ws

Anthroposophy and the Steiner Schools

A friend of mine sends his son to a Steiner School and suggested I look into anthroposophy which is the philosophy behind these schools, indeed a way of life. I know nothing about it so looked to see what is available. He suggested:
"An Introduction to Anthroposophy: Rudolf Steiner's World View" by Francis Edmunds
"Anthroposophy and the Inner Life" by Rudolf Steiner, V. Compton-Burnett, and V.C-. Burnett
"Living on Purpose: Meaning, Intention and Value (Classics of Anthroposophy)" by Graham Dunstan Martin

I found this book, "An Introduction to Anthroposophy" by Rudolf Steiner:

Synopsis"Although many of the practical activities that arise from Rudolf Steiner's work are well publicized, the philosophy that stands behind them remains largely hidden. Thousands of parents send their children to Rudolf Steiner (Waldorf) schools around the world, while biodynamic farming (the Demeter brand) and anthroposophical medicine are gaining increasing recognition. Yet despite all this and much other visible work, few are aware of the richness of Rudolf Steiner's world view, anthroposophy. Steiner's original contribution to human knowledge was based on his ability to conduct 'spiritual research', the investigation of metaphysical dimensions of existence. With his scientific and philosophical training, he brought a new systematic discipline to the field, allowing for conscious methods and comprehensive results. Francis Edmunds' introduction - here revised and updated - covers the fundamental areas of Steiner's philosophy, beginning with a brief outline of his life. Edmunds describes anthroposophy as a 'way to higher knowledge', and outlines the threefold nature of the human being. He delves into the secrets of human evolution and history, the basic elements of child development, and many further aspects of Steiner's vast teaching. This is a warm and clear introduction to anthroposophy which will prove of value to anybody wishing to understand Steiner's work."

Also these books:


or search here Books on anthroposophy

A Living Will

Last night, my friend and I were sitting in the living room and I said to her, 'I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug.'

She got up, unplugged the computer, and threw out my wine.

She's such a bitch.....

Disciplining Young Children

I just came across a great idea which I will try with my own children.

It is perfect for children with lots of energy who take it out on others, usually by fighting or teasing.

Use up the extra extra energy by having them either run laps around the inside of the house or run up and down the stairs a given number of times. Not only do they have to do laps or run up and down stairs, they have to continually say what it is they will not do again.

So they will keep fit and repeat eg.,
“I will not hit my sister. I will not hit my sister. I will not hit my sister.”

I thought I would share this brilliant idea with you. It may help you create more peace in your home and maybe a bit more laughter. It is more constructive than sending them to their room to sulk or having them sit on a "naughty step".