While We're At It

My letter to the Editor of the Chillicothe Gazette was published yesterday, July 30. The letter was basically what I had written in this blog last Friday. After I blogged, I thought it might be interesting to see if the Gazette would publish what I had written on their editorial page. Success. Now if some of the folks who have commented on the letter would just take a few minutes to read the referenced books, I might have accomplished a little something.

The Paxton Restaurant, Main Street, Bainbridge

This is the inside of the Paxton. I think you can see the remnants of my half order of biscuits and gravy at the far end of the counter. With my Golden Buckeye discount, this artery clogging breakfast only cost $2.87 and that included a cup of coffee! Small town living is great, except that the Democrat that was in the barber chair before me was also at the Paxton when I got there. You just can't get away from them in Bainbridge! Just kidding, Frank!

Frank Posey is on the left (no pun intended). I don't know who the man on the right is, but he talked like he might be a Republican! I look forward to next Saturday morning in town!

Another Saturday Morning at Mark's Barbershop

See, Saturday morning at Mark's Barbershop. There is Mark on the left, and the only paying customer is in his Dad's chair. This is a familiar sight on Saturday mornings. Dave cut my hair. He does a great job on flat tops!

Suggested Reading for Folks Leaning to the Left

Before we redistribute ourselves to Serfdom with the help of our current President and Congress, I certainly hope some folks read these books and take their warnings to heart. In the name of fairness, we are about to lose major amounts of our freedom. Neither are particularly long books; de Jouvenel's is under 100 pages and Hayek's is just under 300. You should be able to read them in only a couple of days. Both books are available from Amazon.com and you should be able to by both for under $25. Considering what is about to happen to our taxes and our liberty, the books would be a wise investment. And who knows, it might Stimulate Amazon! These authors will certainly give you a different perspective on what is going on in our country right now and where we are headed if it continues.

Here's a quote from Adam Smith that introduces Hayek's Chapter 5, Planning and Democracy:

The statesman who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals, would not only load himself with a most unnecessary attention, but assume an authority which could safely be trusted to no council and senate whatever, and which would nowhere be so dangerous as in the hands of a man who had folly and presumption enough to fancy himself fit to exercise it.

Here's a quote from de Jouvenel's book:

The more one considers the matter, the clearer it becomes that redistribution is in effect far less a redistribution of free income from the richer to the poorer, as we imagined, than a redistribution of power from the individual to the State.

Press One for English....Huh?

I've been looking for something that riduculed the "Press One for English" nincompoops.

American Tea Party Anthem by Lloyd Marcus

Great, of if you believe the Paint Valley Jamboree sign, Grate song!

I Love Music

I received a Tea Party Invitation and it had a link to this youtube video. I just love music!

Mark's Barbershop on Saturday Morning!

This is Mark Anderson, explaining the finer points of democracy and why the country is going to do so well with our new President and the wonderful Change he is bringing. Change like the increased tax on tobacco! If Mark only knew, the next thing on the Amazing One's agenda is to Socialize Barbering, right after Medicine!

This is the way to start your morning if you like starting with humor! If you prefer food, start at The Paxton Restaurant just down the street. The only problem Mark has is that on Saturday all the folks waiting for a haircut are waiting for his Dad, Dave. Notice that Mark's chair is empty. All the customers have waited until Saturday, when Dave joins Mark in cutting hair.

So, if you're in Bainbridge on a Saturday morning, and want a laugh or two, and maybe a haircut by a good Barber, stop by Mark's, and get a trim from Dave!

Jester Hill Grill

If you want a good sandwich on the weekend, take a drive up Jester Hill. My favorite is the ham and turkey club. It's delicious.

Bainbridge History by Nancy Baum

Here's a history of Bainbridge by a long-time resident of Bainbridge. Mrs. Baum was also a music teacher at Bainbridge Elementary (the old building). The history was published in 1994 with the Bainbridge Historical Society providing information, papers and pictures. The illustration on the front cover depicts the falls of Paint Creek, and was done by Dan Crusie.

Blog Update Schedule

As I get time and take pictures, I'll update this blog. Again if anyone in the area wants to help in this effort, just drop me a note.