Here He Goes Again: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg Set To Ban All Sugary Drinks Over 16 Ounces « CBS New York
My gosh I think there are many problems that rank higher than controlling the size of of sugary drinks. This won't stop people from buying two drinks or heading to the refill bar more than one time.
How does this help close the budget deficit? How does this affect the bottlers who make the products and of course the consumer who pays tax on these items.
Mr Mayor you are putting your whole state on an Island. I wish you luck!
These are the thoughts of Papa Stu and Papa has left the building.
Katie & Hailey
These cousins enjoy spending time with each other
Thursday, May 31, 2012
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Monday, January 3, 2011
A Long Day
As I got up and got ready for A busy day I walked into the living room to find my new sleepers served as an appetizers for one of the the dogs. I really didn’t get a good feeling which of the three was responsible. But the look on Melvin’s face sad guilty. They also thought it was a little cold so they used the entry way as their area to pee.
Took a test today to check my balance as I have taken a few falls recently. But when you are built like me you just bounced up. After doing this test the doctor told me that I will need to use the cane especially outside where the test predicts the I have a 65% chance of falling where it drops to 40 % in the house. Once I got it down it did actually help quite a bite.
Headed out to see Grandma but it was closed to due to the fact several patients having the flu and they I wait a few days before I visit. She is feeling good and does not have the flu. The charge nurse said to check in with her in a couple days and she can tell me when I can come out for a visit.
That was about all I got for today and I look forward to a Dir.,Appointment with my blood doctor’s Physicians Assistant tomorrow morning so an early start to get to to the 9 AM appointment. Well take care all and give the little ones a hug from Papa Stu.
Thanks for helping Cooper.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
It Is 1-1-11 ( extra credit in Chemistry Class)
Well it is true that back in high school you could get credit for noticing the special numbers combinations. Like a basketball scoreboard the read Guests 22 Home 22 and Quarter 2. I remember this one because MR T was the scorekeeper for the ball games and I made a free throw to make the above numbers. I remember before shooting the next shot I turned and looked at Mr. T and pointed to the scoreboard and he just smiled at me. I knew I got the extra points.
Well that was 40 New Years days ago and I sit here and wonder where did the time go and how many of those New Years resolutions did I keep over the Forty years. I am sure there were a couple early on but sadly the last couple decades I don’t know if I have kept one or two. I know one was to try and get all the kids and grandkids together at the same time. Thanks to Heather and Tony that one almost came true, but we missed Abbey who was in Florida at this time of the year. But now is good to see all the kids communicating with all the parents, Sue & Steve, Julie & Dean, Juan & Nancy and lastly me. All the Uncles, Aunts and cousin communicate through Facebook and it is fun.
So it comes to this year as I set here and ponder this years resolution. I will make this a meaningful and necessary resolution for the New Year of 2011. I have certain things I will do no matter what this years because I need to not because I am making a resolution. The first of these couple mandatory items I will commit to is taking the #6 bus out to Bethany St James to see mom 3 times a week during the Monday through Friday time frame. Us French Island residents don’t get a bus on Saturday and Sunday. I would take a cab but they think they are in New York not LaCrosse, WI. Secondly I will find a church family I can relate with this year. I have been a 57 year member of Trinity on the north side but it just doesn’t feel the same. And this year I will lose the weight the doctor says I need to if I am going to beat my diabetes. As I said these are items I will do and must do.
This year my resolution is to spend time with all my grand kids and I will not let things like work, special projects, rain or shine will not stop me. Too many of those came up when the kids all grow up.. They always had what they needed but they took trips to the museums, water parks, parks and the parties the kids were invited to attended with their mom and not me. Even dance recitals and sporting events were missed so I could make the all mighty dollar for someone else. Well I can not make up for the things I did not do when my kids were young but I will I can do better with the grand kids. The simple statement of “I Love You” did not roll off my lips as it should have during the earlier years, but today I realize just how much those three words me to me and affect me. I share them with all my kids, sons, daughters, step sons and step daughter (by the way they are all my kids no need to call them step children). An e-mail, phone call, Skype Video, a tweet and letter all end with I love you and that has already started to make a difference and I am proud of that first step.I have taken.
It is going to be the summer of fishing again this summer. Not only with Jerry, Chris and Jeff but hopeful my son Michael. Jimmy D (as MN licenses are legal where we fish), Chad, Tony, Max and our course Tony and Ashyr. I also know my girls like to fish those being Heathyr,, Jaime, Jessica ( if the is booze) and Beth. Of course Erica would be invited to come along if she and Andrew make it home. Also Aunt Nin will be a fishing partner most of the summer that she ins in town.
Well for the first note of
the New Year I did get a little long winded but things had to be said. So like forward to the words of wisdom and my personal thoughts, no one else. Please feel free to comment or pass this on if you think it is worth while. Got a topic you want me to discuss bring it on. Love and Peace. Papa Stu..
My Assistant Editor Copper is exhausted after putting out this letter. Peace and love. Papa Stu
Well that was 40 New Years days ago and I sit here and wonder where did the time go and how many of those New Years resolutions did I keep over the Forty years. I am sure there were a couple early on but sadly the last couple decades I don’t know if I have kept one or two. I know one was to try and get all the kids and grandkids together at the same time. Thanks to Heather and Tony that one almost came true, but we missed Abbey who was in Florida at this time of the year. But now is good to see all the kids communicating with all the parents, Sue & Steve, Julie & Dean, Juan & Nancy and lastly me. All the Uncles, Aunts and cousin communicate through Facebook and it is fun.
So it comes to this year as I set here and ponder this years resolution. I will make this a meaningful and necessary resolution for the New Year of 2011. I have certain things I will do no matter what this years because I need to not because I am making a resolution. The first of these couple mandatory items I will commit to is taking the #6 bus out to Bethany St James to see mom 3 times a week during the Monday through Friday time frame. Us French Island residents don’t get a bus on Saturday and Sunday. I would take a cab but they think they are in New York not LaCrosse, WI. Secondly I will find a church family I can relate with this year. I have been a 57 year member of Trinity on the north side but it just doesn’t feel the same. And this year I will lose the weight the doctor says I need to if I am going to beat my diabetes. As I said these are items I will do and must do.
This year my resolution is to spend time with all my grand kids and I will not let things like work, special projects, rain or shine will not stop me. Too many of those came up when the kids all grow up.. They always had what they needed but they took trips to the museums, water parks, parks and the parties the kids were invited to attended with their mom and not me. Even dance recitals and sporting events were missed so I could make the all mighty dollar for someone else. Well I can not make up for the things I did not do when my kids were young but I will I can do better with the grand kids. The simple statement of “I Love You” did not roll off my lips as it should have during the earlier years, but today I realize just how much those three words me to me and affect me. I share them with all my kids, sons, daughters, step sons and step daughter (by the way they are all my kids no need to call them step children). An e-mail, phone call, Skype Video, a tweet and letter all end with I love you and that has already started to make a difference and I am proud of that first step.I have taken.
It is going to be the summer of fishing again this summer. Not only with Jerry, Chris and Jeff but hopeful my son Michael. Jimmy D (as MN licenses are legal where we fish), Chad, Tony, Max and our course Tony and Ashyr. I also know my girls like to fish those being Heathyr,, Jaime, Jessica ( if the is booze) and Beth. Of course Erica would be invited to come along if she and Andrew make it home. Also Aunt Nin will be a fishing partner most of the summer that she ins in town.
Well for the first note of
the New Year I did get a little long winded but things had to be said. So like forward to the words of wisdom and my personal thoughts, no one else. Please feel free to comment or pass this on if you think it is worth while. Got a topic you want me to discuss bring it on. Love and Peace. Papa Stu..
My Assistant Editor Copper is exhausted after putting out this letter. Peace and love. Papa Stu
Saturday, December 25, 2010
I Wish I Was a Weatherman
As I reflect on this year and this Christmas I would say that it was quite a successful season. A few notes as I look at this yearrs Plus and Minus'. First, I did get my shopping done early for te first time ever. Thank you for online shopping and the dealas they have for shoppers like me. Second, I was able to talk to almost all of my children this year. I sure tried toget them all but I fell short. ( I wish I was a weatherman).. Third, Sskype became part of the Christmas experience as I was able to see Beth, Jim and Hailey while Hailey was openning her gift from Papa Stu. JD and Beth really make a point of hooking me up with them when Hailey is avaiable so when I finally see her in person she will know the ols Papa Stu. Fouth, I was able to visit with Jaime, Chad and the kids on Skype. It was Jaime and Chad's first experience with it and I thought it went quite well. Next month when I send out the Logitech systems to families that can't Skype I will be happy to see everyone communicating together like a a fmily should be. Fifth, I got a chance to text back and forth with Andy early in the week but I failed to touch base with him or Erica for the Holiday.(I wish I was a weather man).I had a nice talk with Tony last week and talked about how things were going and how the adjusting to 2 children has been going. A nice visit that was too long coming. I missed Heathyr and felt bad about that as it was poor planning on my part that caused the lack of getting a hold of her. Sixth, trying as hard as I could, leaving messages on phones, Facebook and other social networks I had no luck in connecting with Abbey. It saddened me that we didn't connect but I guess it was not meant to be. I am not sure what happened to cause the situation but I am sure I must have said something. Sorry. And lastly, it was nice to visit with Jessica and Mike at the house. Rocky joined the family for a couple days and the rest of the clan was happy to see them. A fun time was had by all.
There are times as parents that we may say a wrong thing, or bring up a subject at the wrong time but those are mistakes by people who care. The difference between a parent and a weatherman is very simple. A parent says something or maybe doesn't say something and the earth quits moving and a conflict begins, Whereas as the Weatherman he gets paid about 70K to be right half of the time. So knowing I am not perfect and will always say the wrong thing at times, I guess I would rather be that weatherman who only needs to be right about 50% of the time.
May the New Year bring you and your loved ones peace, joy and the Blessings from the Christmas story.
There are times as parents that we may say a wrong thing, or bring up a subject at the wrong time but those are mistakes by people who care. The difference between a parent and a weatherman is very simple. A parent says something or maybe doesn't say something and the earth quits moving and a conflict begins, Whereas as the Weatherman he gets paid about 70K to be right half of the time. So knowing I am not perfect and will always say the wrong thing at times, I guess I would rather be that weatherman who only needs to be right about 50% of the time.
May the New Year bring you and your loved ones peace, joy and the Blessings from the Christmas story.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
He Came Back Home A Man
It was a sad day when Andrew left to go to Duluth to leave for the Navy. He went to Great Lakes for his basic training. While there the Navy turned him into a Sailor and when we saw him on his Graduation Day you could tell how much he had grown. From there it was off to South Carolina for his "A" School. He has spoken highly about his training and has done a very good job and has graduated near the top of his class. The Naval life seems to be good for him and he has learned about his future job and also has had time to do things on the weekends. One of the things he did was to get qualified to sail smaller sailboats. Sounds like he has had a lot of fun getting certified and now he can take out the sailboats with another friend when ever he is at the lake.
The real part of his job right now is to go to school and learn his trade in the Nuclear Program he is studying and learning about at this time. On Friday he graduated and is now a Petty Officer. His is a Mechanics Mate 3 and begins more training sometime around the first of the year. Until then he will be working on the base doing maintenance and other duties.
After almost 13 difficult hours his plane finally landed in LaCrosse last night at approximately 6 PM. I could see a difference in him as he walked towards us from the arriving station at the airport. His sister Jessica, brother-in-law Micheal, Uncle Jerry, a former Naval Officer and I were on hand to meet him. He looked sharp in his Dress Blues and had a new set of glasses not the ones he wore at boot camp. After his luggage was grabbed we headed the two blocks home from the airport.
After a short visit, he headed to his room to change into his civilian clothes. Neala and Jenelle, who cared for mom when she was home, joined us for a super dinner that Micheal and Jessica cooked up. Uncle Jerry provided the Ham and the snacks and his "world Famous" dip for the chips. A lot of laughter and teasing took place as the dinner cooked. Jessica was in charge of entertainment and she did her job well. After dinner Micheal and Jerry gave the girls a ride home and Jessica started planning the rest of the evening.
Papa Stu headed downstairs to sleep and Uncle Jerry started to pack for his trip back to California for the week. He did leave around 830 AM and I was the only one moving.
Jessica got everyone moving so we could stop out to see mom. She was happy to see Jessica, Micheal and me, but when Andy said "Hi" she said "Boy have I been waiting for you." We visited for a while and she should off her room. It was then time for church so we left then. I know she was so happy to see everyone and I know it made Andy happy that she still recognized them.
Jessica and Micheal left to go home and Andrew drove me home and he got ready to head north to start his visits. He left about noon and as we said good bye it really sank in how much he has grown in to a man. I know he will have a good visit with friends and family. He will be back late Saturday and will leave very early to return to South Carolina. I am so proud of him and excited that he enjoys the service. He will be an excellent Sailor like cousins, uncles, aunts,and grandfathers before him. I know for sure that Grandpa Stuhr would have been so proud to see him get off the plane.
Godspeed Petty Officer Stuhr and keep up the good work.
The real part of his job right now is to go to school and learn his trade in the Nuclear Program he is studying and learning about at this time. On Friday he graduated and is now a Petty Officer. His is a Mechanics Mate 3 and begins more training sometime around the first of the year. Until then he will be working on the base doing maintenance and other duties.
After almost 13 difficult hours his plane finally landed in LaCrosse last night at approximately 6 PM. I could see a difference in him as he walked towards us from the arriving station at the airport. His sister Jessica, brother-in-law Micheal, Uncle Jerry, a former Naval Officer and I were on hand to meet him. He looked sharp in his Dress Blues and had a new set of glasses not the ones he wore at boot camp. After his luggage was grabbed we headed the two blocks home from the airport.
After a short visit, he headed to his room to change into his civilian clothes. Neala and Jenelle, who cared for mom when she was home, joined us for a super dinner that Micheal and Jessica cooked up. Uncle Jerry provided the Ham and the snacks and his "world Famous" dip for the chips. A lot of laughter and teasing took place as the dinner cooked. Jessica was in charge of entertainment and she did her job well. After dinner Micheal and Jerry gave the girls a ride home and Jessica started planning the rest of the evening.
Papa Stu headed downstairs to sleep and Uncle Jerry started to pack for his trip back to California for the week. He did leave around 830 AM and I was the only one moving.
Jessica got everyone moving so we could stop out to see mom. She was happy to see Jessica, Micheal and me, but when Andy said "Hi" she said "Boy have I been waiting for you." We visited for a while and she should off her room. It was then time for church so we left then. I know she was so happy to see everyone and I know it made Andy happy that she still recognized them.
Jessica and Micheal left to go home and Andrew drove me home and he got ready to head north to start his visits. He left about noon and as we said good bye it really sank in how much he has grown in to a man. I know he will have a good visit with friends and family. He will be back late Saturday and will leave very early to return to South Carolina. I am so proud of him and excited that he enjoys the service. He will be an excellent Sailor like cousins, uncles, aunts,and grandfathers before him. I know for sure that Grandpa Stuhr would have been so proud to see him get off the plane.
Godspeed Petty Officer Stuhr and keep up the good work.
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