Let’s bring patriotism back. That’s the real answer to the fiscal crisis. If we really believed in our country we wouldn’t belittle it in any way. Instead we’d work even harder to make it a success.
That is not to say that we haven’t made mistakes. Our foreign policy, for instance, has cost us a fortune and meant that thousands of soldiers have died. It has also brought us respect and gratitude from those that were under the yoke of dictators such as Saddam Hussein.
The U.S. has problems but they can and must be solved and the American people are the ones who can do it if they have the willpower and the determination. On July the 4th as we celebrate Independence Day we should think about how lucky we are to be free.
We should think about how much we have gained from all people who have become part of our nation. We should think, plan and act positively. Patriotism means more than fireworks and flying the flag. It means showing our love for our country by making it work.

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Has it ever occurred to you how some words seem to disappear from our language? Obviously changes of equipment are partly responsible. We rarely, for instance, refer to telephones nowadays. Instead we simply say mobile or cell. Yet we don’t have robbers any more. They are all thieves nowadays and they don’t go to jail they go to prison. Have you heard the word vagabond lately either? They will usually be described as down and outs or travellers or even gypsies. While the French may use the word Belle we rarely describe anyone nowadays as being the belle of the ball.
Then there are the words that are no longer politically correct. We cannot say anyone is handicapped any more. They must be described as disabled. Illegal aliens have become undocumented residents.
There are always differences in usage in different countries. In the U.S. an auto has a trunk. In Britain that is what an elephant has. Their cars have boots. The disappearance or non-use of words though is more puzzling. How long is it since you have heard anybody described as crabby and does anyone you know gad around anymore or do you know anyone who is a gaby?
Nowadays if you said you gave the child a fondle you would probably be arrested but once upon a time it was a word used to describe cuddling a baby. The world is full of words that come and go and the language is often the loser for their going.

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Making an impression is one thing. Making a lasting impression is another. Yet it is something that teachers all try to do when saying goodbye to their classes at graduation time or at the end of the academic year. They hope that what they say will fire the imagination of their pupils and inspire or motivate them in their future lives. They may speak to those pupils about how to achieve success or how to develop potential. They may urge them to take up a hobby for life or take on a challenge such as working in the third world. They may speak about being patriotic or polishing up their leadership skills. It is conceivable that they will tell a story about a past pupil who is now famous. It is likely that they will encourage their pupils to be making the most of their live s and strive for excellence. They may speak about faith and the part it has in many lives. They will speak about having determination, accepting criticism and being creative. Their message will be simple “Whatever you are, be a good one.”

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You’ve got to believe in what you say
To get your message across
You’ve got to sound truly convinced
Or your audience will be at a loss
To understand and share your beliefs
How can you sell them well?
If you don’t speak out from the heart
How can your audience tell
That your point of view is the one that’s right
If you’re not fired up and all alight
If you don’t want them all to share
Your subject matter, if you don’t care
Enough to make them before they leave
Share your viewpoint and, like you, believe?

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Have you ever wondered what to say
When you give a speech?
How will you grab that audience
Each listener to reach?
The topic’s most important
What you choose to say
It’s got to be of interest
Or they’ll walk out, won’t stay.
So you have got to suss them out
Or else your speech won’t have clout
Choose a topic that they’ll like
Or they’ll tell you “Take a hike”
Whate’er your theme it’s go to be
Relevant, topical, that’s the key.

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Is Ronaldo worth all those millions or is the price paid for him another example of why we are in the midst of a recession? In other words have we lost any sense of true worth or value for money?
He is a wonderful footballer of course but are we paying for his entertainment value alone? Are fans prepared to pay inflated prices to watch such players while those who do necessary and often unpleasant jobs are paid a pittance?  Think of the money paid to nurses or home helps and their contribution to society and then compare it to someone kicking a ball. No matter how brilliantly he kicks it he is still, in the end of the day, only kicking a ball. He is definitely not helping the elderly, the handicapped or the lonely.
Isn’t it time we got the balance right between entertainment and what is necessary for the functioning of our world. Yes, we all enjoy being entertained but we can live without it. We can create our own entertainment or even kick our own balls. We cannot nurse ourselves when we have a heart attack or make our own meals when we are elderly and infirm. Being like Ronaldo is only a dream for most of those who watch him but, surely, the price of that dream is too high.

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Smokers stink. They’re getting tough on the cigarette manufacturers at last. It’s certainly no harm to put a check on their advertising or tax on their products. It’s definitely no harm to do away with misleading labels like “Low tar” What the Government cannot seem to do is to convince non-smokers to get tough too. For far too long they have been tolerant of a dirty and dangerous habit. As a passenger you would not sit quietly by while the driver broke the lights and the speed limits. You would protest loudly and clearly. You should do the same to smokers. Secondhand smoke their habit, is your risk. There are lots of advertisements advising people not to smoke. Most of them refer to the health risks.

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Man has always wanted
To soar up in the sky
After trial and error
He learned just how to fly.
And though we spend millions
On aircraft safety
It seems we can’t avoid
Or we haven’t got the key
To getting rid of gull or hawk
It seems authorities they baulk
At doing what must be done
To clear the air of all but sun
And clouds, so planes in safety can take
Off, without plunging into sea or lake.

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Companies are always looking for ways to increase productivity and improve staff relations. That is why they have Christmas parties, happy holiday functions and end of year dinners. In the present economic climate they should be looking for ways to emphasise that message of togetherness but perhaps at less cost.
Why not have a summer staff outing? A trip to the seaside or a local beauty spot for a picnic might be an idea. Staff might be asked to bring a picnic and the company simply provide some bottles of beer or tins of soft drink. A barbeque might be another option and staff members could be asked to bring their guitars and make music.
A treasure hunt can be great fun if the social committee are willing to come up with clues.
People don’t need expensive functions to enjoy themselves. A group of colleagues swimming and playacting in a pool or having a go on the ghost train at the fairground can build up friendships. These will, in turn, lead to better understanding in the working environment. So forget fancy hotels and expensive functions. Fresh air is free and so is fun.

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Shopping’s the new religion

At least it was for a while
But the recession has managed
To wipe off each retailer’s smile
We’re holding off and not buying
Since times they’ve got so tough
Being sensible and saying
“We don’t need it we have enough”,
But if the recession it comes to an end
We’re told that we will spend, spend, spend
Pent up demand will ensure that we
Spend our money most lavishly
Well fools and their money are soon parted
And we’ll be right back where we started.

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