A lot is going on under the BIRCHES these days, and we find ourselves busy, yet happy. Some of our friends are too busy, and we worry about them. What's been happening
PAT W - if even a few people has as much fun at her post-theater gathering as she had preparing for it and hostessing it, then the total amount of happiness in the universe has grown tremendously. Everyone had a nice evening, we think, although BOB had this to say: "Too Many Words!" OLYMPIA was the cutest lady at the party. TIM showed his new convertible, a Saab that everyone thought was perfect for him. HOWARD found himself surrounded by Democrats, something he doesn't often experience. LORI introduced the crowd to her brother whose birthday it was, and he proved to be as witty, pleasant, and sociable as she is. BUD drank too much wine.
MARSHA - reporting that the Gamecocks of South Carolina are in the baseball playoffs again this year. She also reports that her 'Spring Homecoming' at the University was a great success (and we know that's because of her.)
BUD - notes that the Michigan Wolverines are still in the baseball playoff picture, too.
STEVE - making a list of U.P. log cabins for sale. This is very interesting to the whole family who have that "up north" urge. Steve says the prices are down-down-down. Hmm But gas prices are up-up-up: a new meaning for the initials UP. But STEVE and BRENDA plan to spend Memorial Day weekend at the "camp" in the woods up north. Their dogs are counting on it.
to CLAF - it has been noted that once again you have won your own horse racing pool. At some point, a major investigation will be called for.
IRISH MIKE - here's something we didn't know. When he was a kid, he was an altar boy. Anyone see the resemblance now?
FELIX - with so much depending on spring work in his artistic landscaping endeavors, the rain has been "driving me crazy." He promises pictures of some of his work soon.
GIGi - her new room is done. So, when's the party? She's also very proud of her nephew, despite his devilish giggle. The kid did a great job!
MARIE - has escaped her brush with death, and is doing much better at last report.
BILL from WNNCO - has become a promoter of Cindy McCain for First Lady. "She has been a positive force in many charities and activley participates in them instead of just making appearances and donating money. She seems to be different from most celebrity wives or personnas." Bill announces that Christian Conrad is the new addition to the family. Congratulations to the whole clan!
MIKE CARROLL almost from CARROLLTON - is a grandfather! This new grandson is named Levi Michael. Congratulations to you and your children!
SCOT - is doing some "pro bono" work for the Ann Arbor Soccer Association. He also says that while he spent the weekend helping his brother with some home maintenance projects in Grand Rapids, he was lulled to sleep at night by the sounds of gunshots in the neighborhood.
ALICE - continues to recover from her bout with bad health, is still on leave from work, and is spending her tax rebate.
DASHMANN - has a birthday on Saturday. I won't tell you what gift he wants, children may be reading.
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What some folks are Talking About
BIRCHES RECEIVED, from a good friend, a promotion for the idea of boycotting everything Chinese-made from June 4 to July 4.
EXCERPT: "While the Chinese, knowingly and intentionally, export inferior products and dangerous toys and goods to be sold in American markets, the media wrings its hands and criticizes the Bush Administration for perceived errors. Yet 70% of Americans believe that the trading privileges afforded to the Chinese should be suspended. Well, duh..why do you need the government to suspend trading privileges? DO IT YOURSELF!!"
You might want to know that the effort is being pushed by the American WHITE PEOPLE'S PARTY, and you can read about it here: CLICK
Now the fact that fanatics may have an interest in the idea doesn't necessarily make it bad, so you can decide for yourself whether or not the boycott has merit.
Meanwhile, we've had a good laugh over the whole thing. It's the wolf in sheep's clothing thing all over again.
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BILL from WNNCO - says about a Chinese boycott: "What good would it do? Everything we do involves China. Turn almost anything over and see where it's made!"
ALICE - is passing on news that maybe the Justice Department will collect DNA from political protesters. Peace groups are worried about this and spreading the news. Such a thing would be a real threat to free speech. Read more about it here CLICK We don't know how much of this is true.
SEVERAL friends have forwarded e-mails lately about the dangers of stroke, and how to identify the symptoms. The advice always includes: Don't waste time. If you think a person has had a stoke, get them emergency aid as quick as possible.
TRY THESE QUICK TESTS:
S: Ask the individual to SMILE.
ST: Ask the indidivdual sto stick out his tongue.
TS: Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE
R: Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY of these tasks, get them to emergency.
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HILLARY AD SPOOF - was forwarded by a reader, and it was was pretty funny. A low quality copy of the ad is shown on YouTube here: CLICK
DASHMANN - sent this caustic "If I Were A Terrorist Video": CLICK
SANDY - says that the idea of boycotting a particular brand of gas to force the prices down sounds like a good idea. We have passed the boycott date of May 15, but the idea is discussed here in more detail: CLICK
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What Some Folks Are Laughing At
JERRY:
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OFFICER ED:
Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer.
In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know me?' She responded, 'Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you'll never amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.'
The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very quiet voice, said,
'If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I'll send you both to the electric chair.'
JOE:
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