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Saturday October 4, 2008
Millions of people over the world hold the Bible up as the ultimate guide for civilized living.  At the same time too, other millions hold up the Koran and the teachings of Mohammad as being the proper guide for civilization and then there are many other millions that turn to Buddhism as a means of creating Nirvana...
James Heth - The United States Constitution

Sunday September 28, 2008
There are few among us who do not find many of the television commercials we are forced to endure when we watch television annoying.  Some are more annoying than others.
James Heth - Television Commercials


Saturday September 20, 2008
Liberalism grew out of The Age of Enlightenment. It was born in defiance of The Divine right of Kings. It blossomed with the concept of individual right above those of the state...
James Heth - Liberalism

Saturday September 13, 2008
Now that the hoopla and the spin of the campaigns is over and we are but a few short months until the actual election, the time has come for us to start thinking seriously about the messages being touted by each of these candidates. 
James Heth - A Need For Change

Saturday September 6, 2008
Ever since Lee Atwater joined the Republican Party every election since then has been marked by extreme political slander directed towards any Democrat opposing a Republican.
James Heth - Political Slander

Saturday August 23, 2008
In the news today, much is being said about qualifications needed to be president. Unfortunately there is no school or college course one might take to adequately prepare him or her for this task.
James Heth - Qualifications


Saturday August 16, 2008

Once upon a time in America there was a small group of wealthy industrialists and a few frustrated right wing Republican fanatics who gathered together in the late 1900’s at the request of Dick Cheney, George W. Bush and Paul Wolfowitz
James Heth -
The Fable of the Hohenzollern Wannabes

Saturday August 2, 2008
Prior to WWII the financial world revolved around the European banks and most capital investments came from Europe.  American enterprise was completely dependant upon the largess of the European bankers.
James Heth - The U.S. Dollar

Saturday July 26, 2008
It is common knowledge that electing the Republican Senator John McCain is akin to giving Bush a third term.  However, before voting, one should look at the record.
James Heth - The Record

Saturday July 19, 2008

The elite group of right wing nuts that swept into power by riding Ronald Reagan’s coattails believed that it was their destiny to build the
United States into an empire in the image of the Roman Empire.
James Heth - The Republican Empire Builders

Saturday July 12, 2008
Lately, in the news, we have been hearing about the idea of attacking Iran in order to prevent them from developing an atomic bomb.
James Heth - Another Stupid Mistake?

Saturday July 5, 2008
Have you ever wondered why it is that Republicans are able to raise so much money for their political campaigns?   To understand, one must consider what they do once they get into power.
James Heth - Money And Republicans


Sunday June 29, 2008
The elections coming in November will present Americans with two interesting choices.Those Americans that feel comfortable as to the way things are can vote for Republicans and it is
likely that the war in the mid-east will be
expanded into Iran ...
James Heth - The Choices

Saturday June 21, 2008
Once upon a time many years ago there was a Grand Old Party called The Republican Party. The party was popular because it represented fiscal responsibility,
James Heth - The End Of The Grand Old Party

Saturday June 14, 2008
Everyone who votes should read the Conyers Report for it outlines in crystal-clear detail exactly what happens when Republicans gain power in Washington. 
James Heth - The Conyers' Report


Saturday June 7, 2008
Now that all the dust has settled and the biting and the scratching of the Democratic primary are over, the question of the “ticket” arises.
James Heth - The Ticket

Saturday May 31, 2008
While waiting my turn in the barber shop I overheard several people discussing corrupt administrations.  One claimed the Nixon administration was the most corrupt. 
James Heth - The Most Corrupt Administration

Saturday May 24, 2008
Various experts predict that the up-coming presidential election will be the dirtiest in history. The mudslingers who worked for Bush against Kerry are now ensconced into the McCain camp
James Heth - The Mudslingers

Saturday May 17, 2008
According to the, Congressional Research Service,  the war in Iraq has now cost way over $633,392,800,980 and is rising at more than 34.4 million per day with no end in sight.
James Heth - Throw The Rascals Out

Saturday May 10, 2008
Clearly Senator Obama is the front runner and will be the Democratic candidate for president. Now is the time to consider a running mate that would create an unbeatable ticket to go against McCain and company. 
James Heth - Togetherness?

Sunday May 4, 2008
Every schoolboy and girl knows the brilliance of William Shakespeare was his uncanny understanding of human nature...
James Heth - Much Ado About Nothing

Saturday April 25, 2008
Although the general election is still a few months away the Democrats are with gusto bashing both of their two leading candidates, one of which will be the Democratic nominee running for president against John McCain. 
James Heth - Democrats Electing McCain?

Saturday April 19, 2008
In 2003 our national debt was $6.4 trillion. However, this administration with the help of a number of conservative think tanks put into force a number of conservative fiscal policies, such as tax cuts for corporations and the very wealthy. 
James Heth - Republican Conservative Fiscal Policies

Saturday April 12, 2008

In spite of the fact that within the United States our infrastructure suffers, bridges are falling down and schools need books and many children need health care, ...
James Heth - No Butter Just Guns

Saturday April 5, 2008
Way far off above the Great Plains and above the Grand Divide there lies a land nestled between some towering mountains called,
 “The Land of Oz”.

James Heth - The Demise Of Stupidville

Saturday March 29, 2008
The controversial meetings held by Mariposa supervisors regarding the Hazel Green situation may in fact be in violation of The Brown Act.
James Heth - The Brown Act

Saturday March 15, 2008
Back on July1,1968 in New York City the U. S. hosted a meeting of all nations for the signing of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty.
James Heth - The Cowboy Diplomat

Saturday March 8, 2008

When the last broken Styrofoam coffee cup along with the other debris is swept away and the candidates are back home snug in their own beds...
James Heth - Tickets

Saturday March 1, 2008
Why the conservatives led by Slush Slime ball are constantly attacking John McCain is a major mystery. 
James Heth - John McCain

Saturday February 23, 2008
A kid in Harlem walks into a supermarket and stuffs a handful of candy in his pocket and on his way out of the store he is stopped by a security guard.
James Heth - Halliburton

Saturday February 16, 2008
The administration just submitted to Congress the final insult to the American public in the form of a 3.1 trillion dollar budget with a projected 407 billion deficit for 2009.
James Heth - Bush's Budget

Saturday January 19, 2008
Every well known economist is stating that the economy is fast sinking towards a recession. They conclude this after studying figures and charts and a large variety of items that indicate the state of the economy.
James Heth - Memories of Bill


Saturday January 12, 2008
35 senators voted against an amendment to make English our official language.  Out of the 35 four of them are now running for the presidency: Clinton, Dodd, Biden and Obama.
James Heth - English Language

Monday January 7, 2008
Americans do a lot of silly things running for offices, like wearing Indian Headdress's, strumming guitars, kissing babies and singing strange songs, but perhaps the silliest things happen in the Iowa caucuses.
James Heth - Elections

Mountain Shadows

Sunday September 28, 2008
Gophers are creatures God put on this planet to drive us nuts.  And we are not the only beings being driven over the edge by gophers. My poor dog  was digging in vain the other day.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday September 21, 2008
While across the country storms are raging, rivers are overflowing and high winds are ripping off roofs and pushing over trees, those of us fortunate enough to live within the mountain shadows are comfortably nestled underneath the sprawling oaks protected from the ravages of long lasting rain and wind storms.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday September 14, 2008
Most of my life I have believed that doves have been the symbol of peace because they are peaceful, non-aggressive birds.  However, once my son erected our bird feeder and I have seen how these peaceful birds attack each other I have changed my mind.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows


Sunday September 7, 2008
Living within the mountain shadows guarantees one a continuing array of surprises. I had one yesterday that I am still in awe over.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday August 24, 2008
Living within a mountain’s shadow it is necessary to have a cat but is there anyone anywhere on this planet that understands the mind of these creatures? These animals live on the very edge of a world that only they know about.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday August 17, 2008
Living within the mountain shadows provides one with a daily array of interesting sights; from a group of ants making a bridge from a blade of grass, to a somewhat demented but a very determined squirrel
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday August 10, 2008
Almost every living thing spends some time playing. Birds are not an exception.  Even our great regal Bald Eagle can be seen doing aerial stunts with another eagle...
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday August 2, 2008
There are many interesting creatures on this earth but few as fascinating as ants.They are on every continent on earth and come in many different sizes and shapes.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday July 27, 2008
Most people are fond of robins and many believe they are the very first sign of spring. Not everyone knows that in the bird world they are considered to be nuts...
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday July 20, 2008
When walking into the woods be aware that all the critters in the area know that you are there.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday July 13, 2008
We have often copied nature in the development of ideas and products. During WWII the Germans copied the bombardier beetle and came up with the 'Buzz' bomb. 
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday July 6, 2008
Anyone who lives within the mountain shadows and has a bird feeder is always treated to many pleasant moments watching the many different kinds of birds come from the shadows to gorge themselves on the bird seed in their feeder.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday June 22, 2008
In my room my computer desk is flush against a wall where a window looks out over an old rusted wire fence between us and our fine neighbors. Yesterday as I was typing...
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday June 15, 2008
Gertrude Stein said that “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet because a rose is a rose is a rose.” She could have also said,
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday June 8, 2008
As a young boy growing up on a farm in Michigan one of my fondest memories is of running out into a hay field and lying on my back looking up at the huge puffy white cloud
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday June 1, 2008
Capistrano has it’s swallows that signal the return of summer with their black sparkling wings and flashing yellow chests.  Throughout the mid-west...
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday May 25, 2008
Those of us living within the mountain shadows are often entertained by the antics of birds. Yesterday I was fortunate enough to watch several cliff swallows play tag above my front lawn.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday May 11, 2008
We are being treated within the mountain shadows with the symptoms of an early summer. 
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday May 11, 2008
If Mariposa were to have a flower associated with it, that flower just might be lupine.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday May 4, 2008
It is generally known that among birds the crow is considered to be one of the smartest.  What few ornithologists realize however is that the smartest crows live within the mountain shadows. 
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday April 27, 2008
Well, Spring has most definitely Sprang and this year with a,”ring-a –ding-dang.".  Spring flowers are bursting out all over now...
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday April 13, 2008
There are many interesting things within the mountains shadows.  A walk into the shadows almost always leads to an exciting discovery.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows


Sunday April 6, 2008
People all over California frequently drive out into the Mohave Desert this time of the year to see the blooming desert wildflowers
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday March 30, 2008
Some people believe that robins are the first sign of spring. The truth, however, is another matter.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows


Sunday March 16, 2008
A simple stroll within the mountain shadows will demonstrate to you just how weak our senses are when compared to the critters within those shadows.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday March 9, 2008
There are many amazing things within the mountains shadows but perhaps the most amazing thing of all is the Humming Bird.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday March 2, 2008
The other day we were driving on Agua Fria Road and came around a shaded bend and out of the shadows stepped a huge stag with a magnificent set of antlers.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday February 24, 2008
       A light dusting of snow within the mountain’s shadows gives us the opportunity to get a glimpse of nature that we otherwise would never have.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday January 20, 2008
When living among the mountain shadows you are fortunate for a number of reasons.  One of the most obvious is to be able to see many wondrous kinds of skies.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows


Sunday January 13, 2008
I was at my computer the other day looking out of the window behind it when something glinted silver and caught my eye.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows

Sunday January 6, 2008

Outside next to our kitchen window is a bird feeder on top of an aluminum pole about eight feet off the ground.
James Heth - Mountain Shadows
 

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