Happy FY13-14, for all of you bookkeepers out there, or for those who just think the new year should be celebrated in the middle of summer. (And on a rare tangent, I have to show a little love to the word “bookkeeper”—three consecutive double letters. What?!)
In case you were wondering, here’s a recap of some of my recent conversations about our society:
On marriage—can you believe what’s happening to marriage in our country? We need to get back to the Biblical definition of marriage, which was a union between a king and his hundreds of wives and concubines. Thank you for standing up for my right to take the women after I have defeated mine enemies.
On government eavesdropping—Edward Snowden exposes massive government surveillance and data collection, informs the American citizens what their tax dollars are being used for, unveils the fact that all of these private companies are giving the CIA and NSA access to customer information . . . and he’s the criminal?! Backwards. Thanks for the information, and best of luck avoiding our out-of-control government. We may just be better off without the NSA. Weren’t NSA employees known for selling info to the Soviets back in the ’60s, and switching sides if the price was right? It may be doing more harm than good, and yet another colossal waste of money.
It’s not that I’m really bothered that I’m under constant surveillance, I’m just bothered that I’m expected to pay for the right to be under constant surveillance . . .
On insurance—I find it ironic that some of the people who say such things as “gambling is a sin” say such things as “well, you have to have insurance.” Oh, well, that’s totally different . . . buying a lottery ticket or playing a $20 poker game = sin. Spending thousands each year on insurance, or the stock market = totally normal.
Back to the good stuff going on this month in Murfreesboro. Uncle Dave Macon Days is back! Bluegrass players, fans and dancers from all over the country come together for this excellent summer event.
There’s a picking of a different sort happening at The Blueberry Patch. Bracken Junior was pretty good help snagging some of the low-hanging fruit, and staked a claim to the high ground of the play area (above).
Mayday Brewery has a wonderful day of art and music lined up on July 20. You like a little Elvis? Check out the All Shook Up production out in Cannon County.
There’s always lots to do if you know where to look. And the Pulse is where to look! Thanks to everyone involved in this edition. It’s a great one!
Peace,
Bracken Mayo
Editor in Chief
