Gas is cheap at the moment, but it could climb back up at any instance. I'm not gloating...No, I would have to ask myself a serious question in order to do that. How many American, British, Australian, etc. soldiers had to die, in order for me to get cheap gas?
America: $1.97
UK: £1.04602
Euro: € 1.55767

It is a hard question to ask ones self, but a correct question. Most Americans could care less, whether we are winning in Iraq, losing the war on terror, or about the political mud slinging, as long as they can get their essentials to survive. One of those vital essentials would be gas,of course. Another would be cable or satellite TV, so they (myself included) can sit around on their bums and watch Oprah and American Idol.

I would guess that I'm a traditionalist, which believes in the core values of America, but questions the current government.

What say you?

Anyhow, I'll have some new post tomorrow. I'm working on two new short stories, one for the blog, and the other for the Second Skint Writer Competition. Also, the new podcast will be out tomorrow evening. Phil, here is picture of my new truck. I'm charged up, from my head down to my boots, for being able to go from point A to point B without any bull. I took the pic tonight, so ya can't tell much, but its a picture. :)

After a logistical nightmare I finally have them. Freedom and independence used to be unattainable words in my life, but now I have a little bit of both. Of course, pondering that one is free, can only be an illusion. :)

So, my mother just bought me a new truck. I'm going to pick it up in a little while. Free at last...free at last. For most of my life, I've had to beg and plead to go anywhere, only to have the person giving me the ride, gripe and moan all the way to the destination. Now, the tables have turned, and I cannot wait for somebody to ask me for a ride. I'll smile real big and say, "Sorry, I can't do it, for I just don't have the time". Ha Ha. :)

My family has effectively bought me off for the time being, but I'm still going to study abroad ASAP. Don't misunderstand me, I'm very grateful for the truck, but there is an underlying problem with materialism in this country that I refuse to take part in. In America, it's all about who can out do their neighbor. Everybody has to have the best shoes, latest fashion, baddest customized vehicle, and biggest muscles.

I do have another truck that I've had, since I was eighteen, but unfortunately I've never been able to drive it on the road. It is too nice to drive on the road, for it is a show truck. It's a 56 Ford Pickup, 383cu inch (6.28Liters) Chevrolet motor, a turbo 400 transmission, and a 12 bolt ford rear-end (I can't remember what gear it is to save my neck.). It also has a 67' Chevy Chevelle front clip under it, lowered, and it has a chopped top. Only short people can drive this rascal. :)

The new truck is a stock Dodge Dakota Sport. Nothing special about it, but it will be dependable, which my other truck never has been. It is dark blue with a finite tint of purple. The picture you see below has an extended cab, but mine does not. What can I say, except my another victim of materialism. :)

I am deeply saddened by this event, because I was really looking forward to the trip, schooling, and experience of being in such a vibrant city. I have been accepted by the school; in fact, I even have a Westminster email address. Frankly, I am at a loss, and unless a miracle happens, I don't think I will be able to go.

I'm more enraged than anything else, I suppose. There is one little detail that she has forgotten about, when it comes to my attitude, I'm determined. If I have to work my fingers until they bleed, and work them some more, then that my dear readers is what I must do. Once I make up my mind to do something, it will be done. That is my personality. I've got a few more desperate calls to make, before I give up, but if I'm not able to go for the Spring, I'll definitely be there for the Summer and Fall.

This my kind readers and listeners is why I've been withdrawn from the blogosphere. I've delayed the podcast once again, but I should have it finished by Friday evening. Thanks to everyone for reading my dribble, and listening to me slur. :) Thanks again...

In addition, I should have a short story posted by tomorrow afternoond. Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'm quite fond of a quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, "One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words".

UPDATE: Here is a much easier cipher, for all of you lazy folks. :)

A link is hidden somewhere within the blog, to the on-line book, which I used to cipher the message. By the way, the page numbers on-line coincide with the ones in the book.

128-1-8-1 "M"

128-3-8-1

129-1-2-4

129-2-2-6

129-2-3-3

129-5-7-3

364-4-1-1

364-11-3-1

365-4-7-4

366-9-3-4

367-3-2-2

368-7-9-1

504-1-47-1

505-3-6-2

507-2-4-2

507-5-7-2

124-1-30-1

124-6-2-1

125-4-3-1

126-1-13-1

127-2-2-1

245-1-5-1

245-1-2-2

246-1-4-1

246-8-3-1

247-7-1-5

247-9-4-2

247-11-6-6

248-1-3-1

248-7-4-1

248-12-6-5

248-15-3-4

364-6-9-1

125-4-3-1

126-1-13-1

127-2-2-1

127-7-1-1

127-7-8-4

129-1-1-2 "O"

On this enamoured episode of The Jefferson Davis Saga, I discuss the kerfuffle, blogs withering away, Apology, commercial art, and Drama. Bill Clinton is the man. The book cipher, hints to the cipher, southern slang, and an inspiring message is hashed out in detail.

In addition, Runsfeld's decision not to resign is talked about, along with Colin Powell's new biography, which says that he was fired by Bush. The last bill to be passed by this Congress was discussed in detail, and why us Americans must pay more attention to what the government is doing behind closed doors. Music brought to you by Ehma and Commander Yo.

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