Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Since the "Other Blogger" continues to carry out the negative campaigning task for Rachel Waterman...
Click here for a link to the legal documents left in Rachel Waterman's wake - from various locations around Florida. It seems that Rachel has moved around a lot during a short period of time. Didn't we just have a Mayor that didn't finish his term and moved out of town? Do we really want to run the risk of repeating the same pattern? Other than for an opportunistic group of friends that need to put a puppet in the center chair, how much of a commitment does Rachel have to our community?
Rachel is welcome to meet with me anytime. So far, no attempt has been made. Perhaps the other blogger can help with the arrangements.
Rachel is welcome to meet with me anytime. So far, no attempt has been made. Perhaps the other blogger can help with the arrangements.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
It turns out that the City of Lauderdale Lakes...
The city in Broward County that is asking for a bailout from the County won an award for their budgetary accounting...not unlike the one that the City of Lake Worth was presented at the last City Commission meeting. Lauderdale Lakes is being accused of not being forthcoming with its actual financial condition over the years, leading to the current City Commission throwing a past City Manager under the bus. See previous post.
It seems, then, that the winning of this "award" has little to do with sound fiscal and financial management practices. It was clear that at our City Commission meeting this was being treated as some sort of vindication for the current administration.
It seems, then, that the winning of this "award" has little to do with sound fiscal and financial management practices. It was clear that at our City Commission meeting this was being treated as some sort of vindication for the current administration.
Happy Birthday Lake Worth - June 14th, 1913!
Click title for link to the Historic Palm Beach County webpage - where you can read about the city's first four years in a 1917 Miami Metropolis article. June 14th is Flag Day and has other significance that I will share with you.
Perhaps you could tell this by my dogs' names, but I have an interest in astrology. People, and organizations, born on this day fall within the sun sign of Gemini. There are lots of things that go into an individual astrological chart - the placement of planets, different houses, angles between the planets and houses, etc. I have never looked at the City of Lake Worth's chart, but I just may do that now. It would be a cool thing to do in light of our coming centennial year.
Gemini is famous for being a "twin" constellation in the zodiac. Duality is part of its nature, so it is interesting that we started off as "Lucerne" - when platted - but ended up as "Lake Worth" - when we incorporated. We also have Lake and Lucerne Avenues running as two-way pairs through the center of the city. We have also been referred to as being a "Tale of Two Cities" - usually referring to the dividing line created by Dixie Hwy. We are also polarized in to two political camps. And, come to think of it, we have two buildings that are City Halls.
Geminis usually know a little bit about a lot of things - usually none of them in too much depth. Geminis are also known to be able to run-off at the mouth without saying too much of anything. These two traits are played out in many City Commission meetings. They are also extremely capable of saying one thing and doing another. Someone told me long ago that the city's chart has Mercury, Gemini's ruling planet, in a retrograde motion. This meaning it appears to be in reverse orbit or direction in relation to the other planets. This happens about four times a year, so it's not so unusual. When it appears in a chart, it means there can be lots of confusion in communications of all types, or none at all. Things just don't seem to come out right and accuracy with numbers can be a challenge. If this is true about the city's chart, then we don't have to look to far to see this might be true. Mercury, its ruler, is considered androgynous, which is also an odd coincidence.
In my life, birthdays have come up with a few peculiarities. All of my dogs through the years have been born on the sixteenth of the month. Many best friends and partners have been born on the 28th of the month. A long-time friend from Michigan - a Gemini, by the way - has two boys. These are my godchildren. Each of these children were born on the same day as both my parents - one in April and one in August. What are the chances of that? Both were natural births.
If you look it up, you will find that today is also Donald Trump's birthday - my boss of 10 years. And, in some sense, since I left there, it seems like Lake Worth has been my boss. Hmmmm.
Perhaps you could tell this by my dogs' names, but I have an interest in astrology. People, and organizations, born on this day fall within the sun sign of Gemini. There are lots of things that go into an individual astrological chart - the placement of planets, different houses, angles between the planets and houses, etc. I have never looked at the City of Lake Worth's chart, but I just may do that now. It would be a cool thing to do in light of our coming centennial year.
Gemini is famous for being a "twin" constellation in the zodiac. Duality is part of its nature, so it is interesting that we started off as "Lucerne" - when platted - but ended up as "Lake Worth" - when we incorporated. We also have Lake and Lucerne Avenues running as two-way pairs through the center of the city. We have also been referred to as being a "Tale of Two Cities" - usually referring to the dividing line created by Dixie Hwy. We are also polarized in to two political camps. And, come to think of it, we have two buildings that are City Halls.
Geminis usually know a little bit about a lot of things - usually none of them in too much depth. Geminis are also known to be able to run-off at the mouth without saying too much of anything. These two traits are played out in many City Commission meetings. They are also extremely capable of saying one thing and doing another. Someone told me long ago that the city's chart has Mercury, Gemini's ruling planet, in a retrograde motion. This meaning it appears to be in reverse orbit or direction in relation to the other planets. This happens about four times a year, so it's not so unusual. When it appears in a chart, it means there can be lots of confusion in communications of all types, or none at all. Things just don't seem to come out right and accuracy with numbers can be a challenge. If this is true about the city's chart, then we don't have to look to far to see this might be true. Mercury, its ruler, is considered androgynous, which is also an odd coincidence.
In my life, birthdays have come up with a few peculiarities. All of my dogs through the years have been born on the sixteenth of the month. Many best friends and partners have been born on the 28th of the month. A long-time friend from Michigan - a Gemini, by the way - has two boys. These are my godchildren. Each of these children were born on the same day as both my parents - one in April and one in August. What are the chances of that? Both were natural births.
If you look it up, you will find that today is also Donald Trump's birthday - my boss of 10 years. And, in some sense, since I left there, it seems like Lake Worth has been my boss. Hmmmm.
Happy Flag Day
The Lake Worth Scottish Rites Masonic Temple will once again this year lead the celebration in honor of our Flag. This is a truly spectacular event with the Palm Beach County Pipe and Drum Corp, local Boys and Girls Scouts and the Scottish Rites Honor Guard. Last year some of our newest Americans were on hand to describe the pride they felt upon being sworn in as citizens of the United States that very day. Bring the kids and enjoy one hour of flat out pomp and patriotism in unabashed celebration of Old Glory.
Tuesday, June 14th
Bryant Park Bandshell
6:30 to 7:30 pm
FYI - Of Rachel Waterman's $6,234.95 reported on her Treasurer's Report...
$4,297 is from outside of Lake Worth - roughly 70%. Notably, $1,000 comes from Jo Ann Golden's family in New York. Click title for link to report.
What people do for fun at 822 North C Street:
VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED
with appearances by former City Commissioner "Tootsie Popped" and current CRA Board Member "Peggy Preggers"...how many of Cara's Army
can you recognize?
with appearances by former City Commissioner "Tootsie Popped" and current CRA Board Member "Peggy Preggers"...how many of Cara's Army
can you recognize?
Monday, June 13, 2011
Click here for letter to the PBP Editor from Lake Worth resident Joanne Kelly
It will likely not see the light of day if left to the PBP as it recites real history. It also recognizes the efforts of those that have served Lake Worth well over the years - many times against great odds. If the current regime thinks things are so great now, it would be nice for them to publicly recognize that it is due in large part to those that came before.
SFRTA Marks Annual Dump the Pump Day with Free Rides on Tri-Rail
"The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) is celebrating the 6th Annual “Dump the Pump” Day by offering free rides on Tri-Rail on Thursday, June 16th, to anyone who wants to take the train. “Dump the Pump” Day was created by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) to encourage people to beat the high cost of gas by leaving their car at home and taking a train, bus, or trolley, instead. Last year, more than 120 transit systems nationwide participated in the effort.
“We realize that people are having a difficult time just getting to their jobs with the price of gas, let alone traveling for any leisure activities,” said SFRTA Executive Director Joe Giulietti. “By offering free rides on Tri-Rail on ‘Dump the Pump’ Day, we are encouraging people to discover that there are alternatives to the expense of driving to get around the region.”
In addition to free rides, there will be activities at various Tri-Rail stations throughout the day. Several radio stations will be broadcasting live from train stations and members of the SFRTA staff will be present to talk to passengers about the benefits of public transportation, and Tri-Rail in particular.
Statistics have shown that transportation is the second highest strain on a family’s budget, only slightly less than lodging. If one family member opts to commute on public transportation and the household can give up one car, the savings can be as much as $9,000 a year in South Florida"
“We realize that people are having a difficult time just getting to their jobs with the price of gas, let alone traveling for any leisure activities,” said SFRTA Executive Director Joe Giulietti. “By offering free rides on Tri-Rail on ‘Dump the Pump’ Day, we are encouraging people to discover that there are alternatives to the expense of driving to get around the region.”
In addition to free rides, there will be activities at various Tri-Rail stations throughout the day. Several radio stations will be broadcasting live from train stations and members of the SFRTA staff will be present to talk to passengers about the benefits of public transportation, and Tri-Rail in particular.
Statistics have shown that transportation is the second highest strain on a family’s budget, only slightly less than lodging. If one family member opts to commute on public transportation and the household can give up one car, the savings can be as much as $9,000 a year in South Florida"
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Seriously - click here for "javierformayor.com" website...
It appears that his candidacy is pregnant with possibilities!
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