Carl Crossman

Americans have been very touchy of late about the huge bonuses and perks that top executives have received. With their companies failing, they have seemingly looted the cashbox and left the American people with the bill. They have calmed it down some since there has been so much public pressure. I was shocked to hear that there are still some government officials who are taking advantage of the old system to enhance their own personal well being. These are our Supreme Court justices.

While the salaries for our Supreme Court Justices are not huge, they receive numerous perks that come with the job. Their offices are plush with Smithsonian artwork and in some cases even a fireplace. They have their own gym that has a basketball court. Each justice has up to four clerks who write their opinions for them. Did I mention they have the summer off from work?

I know the job the do is important, but I do wonder of they could not let go of some of these costly extras and help the taxpayers in this time of financial need. I think that all Americans who work for the government need to try and reduce the huge amounts of money they are spending on themselves and start to apply that money to our national debt!

Ever since we remodeled our house, we have felt like we were missing something. No one could figure out what it was until my son said something about a clock. All of a sudden, we all realized that he was right. We had new furniture and pictures, but no clock on the wall. Right away, we knew that having a , was the answer to our problem. It would be the missing link to our living room.

When I was young, one of my father’s prized possessions was always in our sight. It was one of those large grandfather clocks that we always see in any stately room. I knew that we would have to have one in order to carry on the family tradition that had held for so long. I don’t know why I didn’t see it before. I was glad that my son was able to understand its importance.

Every great room always has a grandfather’s clock. It just goes with the territory. I knew that our home was lacking in this area and that it would be enhanced by having one. As it so happens, we have just the place to put it as well. I’m glad that we will be able to carry on the family tradition of owning a wonderful piece of art. The fact that it will be functional is of great importance as well. As for the future of our family, time will tell!

You see the buses running every day; they go from place to place picking up and dropping people off. I think the buses are a good idea in general, but they do produce a few problems. One of these problems is the bus drivers themselves. They drive like maniacs! In the last couple of days I have been cut off several times by buses.

I understand that these people have a schedule to keep, but they really need to settle down a bit. Buses are very heavy and therefore very dangerous. I don’t want to tangle with a bus so I try to stay out of their way. I hope that these drivers are being properly trained for their jobs!

My wife’s mom is now retired and living in Florida. She recently had a lot of trouble with her hip replacement surgery. Even though it went well, it was not entirely successful. Being as that she lives all alone, we were worried that she would have a tough time doing her daily routine. We investigated the situation and found a way to help. We suggested that she apply for one of those electric scooters that you always hear about.

She was able to qualify for the scooter and we were all happy about that. She was amazed at how easy it was and is now able to get around without the need of assistance. She has always been an outgoing person and I know it would have been devastating for her to lose her mobility. We are all glad that she is perkier than ever and is enjoying her life just like the old days!