Pope Benedict on Twitter

As you know, Pope Benedict has decided to enter the world of Twitter. His account will not be active until December 12, 2012 and he has not yet posted a single tweet but already has more than 300,000 followers. He will, of course, end up with millions of followers. His Twitter name, in case you are interested, is @Pontifex. He will, however, not be replying to any messages you send. 

Presidential Bonds

There people out there looking for 4-Head Presidenttial bonds. [ICU] :-) If you have one, don't give it up without a legally-binding contract stipulating your commission EXACTLY and make sure your attorney does the deal for you. Brokers will always find a way not to pay you. Been there - done that.

Hidden Treasure Found

I believe I have figured out where Fenn's hidden treasure is. Please see the previous post for more information on this. It was all a very interesting and delightful intellectual exercise. Now, I must get my ass over there and collect it, so to speak. 

Hidden treasure

I don't know if you have heard or not but Forrest Fenn, a modern-day Indiana Jones has written a poem which gives clues to where he put a treasure worth maybe one million dollars. Here it is: GOOD LUCK. 

As I have gone alone in there and with my treasures bold, I can keep my secret where, and hint of riches new and old.  Begin it where warm waters halt and take it in the canyon down, not far, but too far to walk.  Put in below the home of Brown.  From there it's no place for the meek, the end is ever drawing nigh; there'll be no paddle up your creek, just heavy loads and water high.  If you've been wise and found the blaze, look quickly down, your quest to cease, but tarry scant with marvel gaze, just take the chest and go in peace.  So why is it that I must go and leave my trove for all to seek?  The answers I already know, I've done it tired and now I'm weak.  So hear me all and listen good, your effort will be worth the cold.  If you are brave and in the wood, I give you title to the gold.  

Not funny at all

I'm just writing a little post here so that I can say I have not forgotten my little blog altogether.  The 2012 Summer Olympics have started in London but I do not know a single one of the athletes - not one. Not a single person in any of the sports. I don't even know how many Olympic sports there are. I know there is swimming and the high jump but that's about it. It's not funny but I really don't care. As long as I have my Daiquiris I am fine. Thanks.

Mexican elections - 2012 version

I know next-to-nothing about Mexican politics; nevertheless, I predict that within the next five years, Mexico will experience an economic boom and a cultural and social renaissance unseen in modern times - in fact, unseen since the beginning of time. You may think I'm nuts but I'm holding to my prediction no matter what. Don't ask me for facts or data - it's just a gut feeling. Economists and think tanks use the same method for making economic (and other) predictions. Don't kid yourself that they don't. 

Getting Old is BAD

Don't listen to anyone who says old age can be fun. It is absolutely not true. They should not be called the golden years - they should be called the rusted years. Even if you're in good health, at age 75, you always know in the back of your mind that as soon as you're gone, no matter how GREAT you were, NOBODY will remember anything you did.  Of all the billions of people who ever lived, not even one tenth of one tenth of one tenth of one tenth of one percent are still regularly talked about - perhaps one hundred historical figures in various fields: science, art, politics. You cannot enjoy anything when you're dead and you KNOW you'll be dead soon. People treat you with respect but only out of respect, not genuine interest. You are basically shoved aside. You become obsolete in front of your very eyes. You also look horrible - wrinkly and crooked. If you get sick, things are only worse. You spend a lot of time just worrying about whether you'll get sicker. You get depressed easily. You spend too much time with doctors, looking for a cure for the incurable. The only good thing about growing really old is that you might get to see a lot of your friends die before you do. That's it. Then, it's your turn. Death is NOT normal and it is never fun. Old people know all of this but they just pretend things are ok and that they are fine with old age. They are NOT. Getting old is bad - really bad. Let us not pretend otherwise. It is a CURSE but people just insist on looking on the bright side.  In this case, there isn't any. hahaha