Cold Weather, Ted Nugent, Gun Control, and the New Jeep Grand Cherokee

Cold Weather - It was a frosty 28° when I slithered into Mr. Nitro R/T this morning. His windshield was encased within a carapace of rime. Fortunately, the windshield washer fluid was not frozen, and a few squirts and a few swipes of the wipers cleared the windshield nicely.

Not far from here, temperatures of 4° were reported. This news did not, however, cause me to feel significantly warmer!

Ted Nugent - Ted Nugent—or "Uncle Ted," as he is very affectionately known to his millions of fans—was rocking arenas when most extant rock stars were in diapers. He continues to rock hard today and is a true rock legend. He is also an avid hunter, gun and bow enthusiast, and strong supporter and defender of the Second Amendment.

On his Web site—Ted Nugent Ammo, he thoroughly endorses and supports the hunting lifestyle and the right of the individual to keep and bear arms. He also markets high-quality ammunition in most popular calibers.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a sweet ride!

It Is Not Easy Being a Tree

It Is Not Easy Being a Tree - A tree must:

Be planted

Be watered

Get plenty of sunshine and fresh air

AND—above all—survive being uprooted by an automobile!

These two trees were not prepared for being crashed into by an automobile. A tree, however, cannot be expected to be self-preparatory for such an event. After all, a tree is just that—a tree!

Photograph by Julie R. Johnson/Corning Observer

The two trees in this photograph were crashed into and uprooted by an 86-year-old female driver who—following a visit to a local hospital—was arrested for driving under the influence.

Such accidents often involve other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians—innocent bystanders.

In this instance, there were no other people involved. The trees were the only victims. The trees will receive replanting and good care. I have no doubt that they will survive.

This accident took place Thursday at 4 PM—a mere 50 yards approximately from my office. I happened upon the scene while driving home from my office. At the time, I prayed no one was injured.

People who drive while impaired by intoxication, lack of sleep, or distraction from cell-phone use, music selection, etc., are SELFISH! They think only of themselves and not of those whom they endanger.