Maybe I'm Amazed

Rules for Living by Tim W. Jackson (and why some people are just plain idiots)

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Location: Radford, Virginia, United States

I'm a guy, just a regular guy, who likes to observe life and occasionally write about those observations. I live in southwest Virginia where I work, live, and try to be a decent citizen.

Thursday, June 28

Have You Seen Flickr?


So, the question may be asked, how many Web sites will I have? Yep, I've just added another one. This one a Flickr page. What's Flickr? It's a cool place to keep photos where other folks can see them.

There are some great photographers on Flickr. I'm a sad amateur, but a few decent shots of mine can be found here.

Monday, June 25

A New Voice Coming to the Valley


For those of you living in the New River Valley area of southwest Virginia, things are gonna get interesting. Tired of the mainstream media? Then you'll be glad to know that an alternative newspaper is coming to the NRV. The New River Voice will launch in August. Wanna know more about it? Click here.

And the actual Web site for the New River Voice is being built, but you can go ahead and bookmark it now! Check it out here.



Saturday, June 23

Verizon Is Still Screwing Me!

Words cannot express how disappointed I am in Verizon's service. I hate them. HATE them. Seriously.

Tuesday, June 19

Verizon Still Sucks

So, I have been overcharged and it took Verizon three months to fix it. I was blatantly lied to, as Verizon said my Internet service would be ready on May 30. It was actually June 8. And once the Internet connection was finally hooked up, it screwed up my phone, so I have only been able to use my phone or my Internet connection for the past 11 days.

And now it looks like it will be longer. A Verizon technician was supposed to come and check out the situation this evening. Guess what? Nobody showed. When I called the repair line to ask where the technician was all I got was yet another empty and meaningless apology. And now I have to wait three more days to get this problem resolved.

And will Verizon offer me anything in return for this incredibly horrible service? I doubt it. They haven't yet.

If anyone knows of any solutions for phone/high-speed Internet combos, please let me know. Verizon still sucks!!!!

Wednesday, June 13

Make Love, Not War


Another observant "Maybe I'm Amazed" reader recently sent me this story about the American military's plan to develop a gay bomb. That's right, a bomb that, when dropped on an enemy army, turns their entire, um, unit, gay. Seriously, I am not making this up. It even has a wikipedia entry.

Of course this brings up many questions. Not the obvious, such as why would our military waste money on something so ludicrous, but questions such as, "What if you're already gay? Does the bomb make you even more gay? Or does it have a weird reverse effect and make you straight?" Hmmm. And then, does it work on men AND women? Or would other armies be able to detect our gay bomb with their gaydar? Wow. Mind-boggling, isn't it?

I'm just happy to see that the industrial military complex is on its toes. Always thinking! Gay bomb. Oh that's rich.





Tuesday, June 5

Christian Domestic Discipline


I'd like to thank alert "Maybe I'm Amazed" reader Bobby B. for bringing this important issue to my attention. It's all becoming clear to me. I've wondered what exactly went wrong in my first marriage, and perhaps I now have the answer. Clearly, there was not enough spanking.

"What? Not enough spanking? Of your wife? Are you crazy?" Oh, I hear you. But clearly you are not aware of the fantastic benefits of Christian Domestic Discipline, or CDD.

Yes, I had clearly gone astray in my past as this Web site points out. I failed to practice CDD, so of course my marriage was doomed to fail. Men, let me talk to you alone for a moment: Once you read about CDD, I'm sure you'll recognize there's no more need for wimpy marriage counselors, just start spanking your wife to show her who's boss. She'll fall in line quickly.

OK, you gals can join back in.

It's true! According to the CDD Web site, here's what it's all about!
"A domestic discipline marriage is one in which one partner in the marriage is given authority over the other and has the means to back the authority, usually by spanking."

That's right, spanking. Good, old-fashioned, spanking. Here's more from the site:

"A Christian Domestic Discipline marriage is one that is set up according to Biblical standards; that is, the husband is the authority in the household. The wife is submissive to her husband ... . He has the authority to spank his wife for punishment. CDD is so much more than just spanking. It is the husband loving the wife enough to guide and teach her, and the wife loving the husband enough to follow his leadership. A Christian marriage embodies true romance and a Christian man a true hero."

See? I could have been a hero. Maybe the greatest American hero!

Wow, what a lost opportunity. But the CDD site provides much more than just giving you an excuse to, as Akon says, smack that!

Seriously, the site has a store that offers things such as crotchless pantaloons. I am not making this up. See for yourself!

And if you "smack that" a bit too hard or too often, you might have to purchase some Herbal Expressions Arnica Oil can be massaged into sore or bruised areas of the body two to three times a day.

Yes, every rose has it's thorn. And there are some issues with CDD. Just listen to Amy's tale from the CDD guestbook:
"My husband has been spanking me for sometime now, and although I definately don't enjoy the feeling of it, I do see a positive outcome. The pain from his slapping my buttocks combined with the humiliation of having my bottom naked (and to be spanked itlself is pretty embarassing, even the positioning), keeps me from doing anything unchristian. I'm pretty sure it's legal, because I agreed to it at the begining of our relationship, although I do struggle when he's spanking me. I do have one problem though, which is when he uses a belt (since the position keeps my legs apart) it can curve inward and slap my anus."

So fellas, DO be careful with those belts! And I think the results will speak for themselves. Just listen to Brenda, who had this to say on the guestbook:
"I want to be more submissive in order to improve my marriage, and this site debunks a lot of garbage you find in the mainstream media. My marriage has sufferered [sic] because of feminist beliefs."

Amen Sister Brenda! First you let women vote, then take jobs outside of the home, and now look where we are.

Barefoot, pregnant, and plenty of spankings, I say!!

But I could go on and on about CDD. I really should just stop and let you soak it all in now.

And if any other alert readers have fascinating—and possibly relationship-saving—items to share, please contact me! Spank you very much!