Most Americans consider this weekend the "official kick-off" of summer. We get to enjoy our freedom and liberty as we grill brats and burgers, take time with family and friends and, more often than not, take advantage of the blessings we have here in the great US of A.

Make sure to take time this weekend to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Remember our founding fathers and the sacrifices they made. Remember friends and family who may have served in past wars. Remember that freedom and liberty never is free. It comes at a cost.

So thank a veteran. Visit a cemetery and ponder the price of your freedom and liberty. And make sure to thank God for the freedom we have and enjoy.

God's blessings and gave a great day!

Argggghhhhh! Do you ever just want to pull your hair out with what's going on in the Nobama Nation? Honestly, I couldn't believe my ears this afternoon. I was having my daughter's Chevy repaired in what is now GM (Government Motors) wondering how long it will take before the Obama "Hope" logo appears in all these dealerships. I was also wondering how long this profitable dealership would stay open since the Govt. seems to be closing down the profitable ones thus forcing owners to lay off people (Obama's way of job creation) and forcing owners' families into bankruptcy (economic stimulus for who?). The Govt. runs a business as efficiently as they do Social Security.

As I was passing the time away in the waiting room I thought I'd flip to the Fox News Channel. Who should appear but the "Commander as Thief" getting ready to sign into law the new bill concerning credit card companies' relationships with those who use them. I don't like credit cards. I believe they're evil. Everyone should stay away from them. No good comes from getting into debt. However, there's Nobama telling the world that he doesn't advocate getting into debt; that people should spend responsibly and that Americans should live within their means.

Hmmmm. Does something not sound right here? Is there any common sense in Washington? Does the head resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. ever really listen to what comes out of his own mouth? If only he would practice what he preaches then our country wouldn't be TRILLIONS in debt because of reckless spending and not binding the Govt. to live within its means. My "hope" is that the President recorded his speech on TiVo so that he can LISTEN to what he said, and then practice what he preached to the nation!

Folks, common sense begins at home. Common sense begins with us. Let your voice be heard. Continue to contact your elected officials and let them know that they work for us. We don't work for them and we should not be shackled by their irresponsible spending.

But most importantly, this is Memorial Day weekend. Take time to say a prayer of thanksgiving for the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can have the freedom we have here in America. Despite the foolishness going on in Washington, this is still the best country to live in on earth. God has truly blessed us in many ways, so take time to thank God as well.

God's blessings and have a great Memorial Day!