A. D. German Warehouse

A new owner has bought the German Warehouse in Wisconsin. This is a building that was never finished or never really occupied in the almost 100 years it has existed. It was designed to have a restaurant on the roof. Some people believe Wright was born in a house on the west side of warehouse. The house was demolished in the late 50's by the City since it had become a hazard. A number of the older residents of Richland Center at the time, felt the house was the Wright birthplace. Wright never revealed where he thought he was born, or perhaps, he never knew where he was born in Richland Center. It was a unique warehouse, or is it just a big box store? http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/220098301.html

August 16th

Today is the anniversary of the death of Elvis in 1977. I have always wondered why this registers so heavily with people. Babe Ruth also died on this day. Was it because Elvis may have died on the toilet? All week, there have been articles on the death of the king of rock and roll. Today is also the anniversary of the crash of the airliner going from Detroit to Phoenix in 1987. Only one little girl survived. They are releasing a movie called Sole Survivor about people that survive plane crashes. May they all rest in peace.....

Owwwwww!

Really? Where else could he go but to St. Bernards! TRUMANN, Ark. (CBS Atlanta) – A paralyzed Arkansas man awoke to find blood on the muzzle of his dog and a “burning pain” in his mid-section, and according to the police report: “the dog had eaten one of his testicles.” The 39-year-old Trumann, Ark. man, who is paralyzed from the waist down, had recently adopted the “small, white, fluffy” stray dog in hopes of having a loving companion, reports KAIT8.com. The man said the newly-adopted animal bit off one of his testicles while he was sleeping naked around 7:45 a.m. on Monday. The man, who has not been identified, was taken to St. Bernard’s Regional Hospital for treatment to his injuries.

Cesar Chavez

I saw a plaque for Cesar Chavez today. It reminded me of the conversation I had with him many years ago. He came to support a Presidential candidate in the Midwest. As the candidate was talking, I was standing next to Cesar. In quiet moments we talked about farm workers, what he was doing and why he was supporting the candidate. This was pretty much before he became a national leader, so hardly anyone in the crowd knew who he was. I had been following the news on some of his activities, so I knew who he was at least. His gentle determination will be what I always remember. He accomplished a great deal against people who were more than willing to use great violence. I am sure he would be on the front line of some of the issues that are facing workers today....

Obits

A good obituary is amazing to read. It tells you something about the person and reveals little insights into their lives whether or not you know the person. Here are a couple of excerpts that I found enjoyable. Mary Blakeslee "Mary was most fond of her numerous poodles and cats, sadly leaving Sambo, Bandit and Jake to meet her later at the Rainbow Bridge." Bob Jacobson - this was actually a bit of an article from The Arizona Republic "'He enjoyed being an editor, but I think he loved writing more," said his wife Earline. "He loved sports. That was his life. Next to his kids, that was his fondest love'"

Pope

I have never met a Pope or seen one live. However, when he went to Phoenix years ago, there was a big effort to make his visit spectacular. One of my friends at the time was a musician with a group that was playing at a reception for the Pope. During a break, he went into a bathroom off the kitchen of the resort where he was playing. The Pope's security started grilling him when he emerged from the bathroom. I guess it was some sort of emergency exit way for the Pope if something would happen at the dinner. He tried explaining that he just had to pee....they were not impressed. My friend was dressed in formal wear, so he could not have looked all out of place in the area. This was in the late 80's I believe, so security was not at the level it is now. Now, he probably would have been tased....my friend, not the Pope... First, the Holy Family gets recycled, and now the Pope. What is the world coming too?