A few final words before I hit the hay

I am sure you have noticed that my posting has been a bit light as of late.

There is a reason.

For one, my laptop keyboard was not working properly; this has been fixed, the keyboard was replaced. Never thought that the damn “N” key was so vital to one’s ability to communicate properly.  Thank God for extended warranties.

Another thing is; I am just getting bored of it all. There’s nothing really worth writing about anymore. Politics is beginning to sound like a broken record anymore. Hits are down, as are clicks on ads.

I’m not saying that I am shutting down, at least not yet. I am just either burning out or just getting quite jaded.

It’s the cynic in me. I’m just become cynical of the whole lot and wonder if this is what I want to continue to write about.

Writing is a wonderful thing; Computers have made it so much easier for me to do. But writing about things that you honestly give two shits about helps too. It all means nothing if you are cynical about the subject that you are writing about.

It was never my intention to become a politico. It was just what was happening at the time and I wanted to add my voice to the discussion. But now, that discussion has changed course; some for the bad, some for the good. Most of it is more of the same. Do not get me wrong; spiking Liberals and Obama for their stupidity is fun. But when the stupidity becomes routine, it just gets old. Eventually the novelty wears off.

Which is where I am now. The novelty of blogging was worn off; and now I feel like I am having to drag myself to even write about anything anymore. What is also compounding this is the fact is, that there are just no returns for the amount of time that I am investing in the blog. I mean, I am not exactly a money grubbing person. But a little payment for my effort would be nice… and quite bluntly, I am not getting anything at all out of this.  Sorry, but $179 and pocket change is not what I call a huge return for over four years worth of writing.

So, at this point, I really do not know what I want to do. I may just take a break. Then again, something huge might break and I might be back in the trenches. But as of right now. I am thinking of just not writing anything, unless it is huge. I need the break.

Anyhow… Hopefully I will be around. I will inform everyone, if I decide to open another blog or something. But for now, I think I just need to relax and get away from the politico stuff for a few days.

The Taste of Success!

Recession? What Recession?

There might be one; but I’m not participating in it. 😀

Since the last time that Google Adsense sent me a check. This Blog has made $217.83 as of today. Recently, I received a payment of $179.25. I know what some of your thinking. You are most likely snickering at the amount. 😛

To be quite honest, that is pretty darned good for a newer Blog and a Political one for that matter. Not to mention a Conservative Blog that is totally independent and not affiliated with any sort of special interest group and one that has not done any real advertising.

My Hosting provider; Ryan Yaple, of EWF Media will be getting a PayPal payment from me for giving me the hosting for all this time. Just as soon as it is released to me, to transfer it to him. 🙄 Funny how slow that is.

One of the biggest and greatest rules of success in small business or in building a business; is celebrating one’s accomplishments. Even the small ones.

So, I did. I drove over to the local Meijer’s here in my local city and bought me a nice whole round, boneless steak. I went out back and fired up Dad’s grill and this was the result:

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Another shot:

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In case you cannot tell, that is two different pieces of steak there, and not one big one. Yes, I ate it all and yes, it was quite tasty. 😀

The real awesome part about all of this is this; I did not need the Government to give me a hand out to achieve all this. I did it all by myself. (With the help of a good friend of mine as well…) I earned the money from the advertisements the right way and not though scams or deceptions. All Because I dared to put up a Blog that criticizes the socialist politics of the B. Hussein Obama Administration.

A Round of Thank You’s

Again, A big thank you to my hosting provider, Ryan Yaple of EWF Media, who hails from Brighton, Michigan. Who felt sorry for me; when I got jerked around by a guy who thought it would be cool to take my money and then renege on a verbal agreement. Ryan, again, I will say it. You are the best that America has young man. That money will be in your hands, just as soon PayPal lets me have it! 🙄 😉 😀 😆

Another Big thank you is to my faithful readers; you know who you are. I see the site numbers and I see who reads what. Thank you for clicking the banner ads. Every little bit helps. Please note, that there is a PayPal donation button on here; it is on the right, at the top. Also, please note, that I have 3 ad spots on BlogAds. and 4 ad spots on Project Wonderful. Please, keep up your readership, and tell your friends about this site!

To the restoration of Conservatism in America!

-Pat

Yeah, I know….

I haven’t posted much today. I just have not been in the mood really. I get let this at times. I’m just beginning to wonder if this is even worth my damned time. I am not making jack crap at all. No ads on BlogAds. The hits on this blog are a damned joke. I am just getting bored of it all.

I will do a few here, but do not expect anything earth shattering out of me tonight. I’m just not into it. Also, my back is aching a little and that is a bit distracting.

So, here we go…..

Site Numbers for last week

Here’s the Numbers for last week: (Via GoStats)

Total counter state:

Hits: 227948
Hosts: 128978
Visitors: 155485
Sessions: 172596

From the beginning of the month:

Hits: 16264
Hosts: 11222
Visitors: 12565
Sessions: 13284
New Visitors: 7069

Last week:

Hits: 5672
Hosts: 4116
Visitors: 4429
Sessions: 4619
New Visitors: 2394

I have seen worse numbers, and I have seen better. Could be better. But I will take it. 😀

Site Numbers for Last Week

These are from GoStats.com:

Total counter state:

Hits:         222616
Hosts:        125565
Visitors:     151489
Sessions:     168308

From the begining of the month:

Hits:         10932
Hosts:        7809
Visitors:     8569
Sessions:     8996
New Visitors: 4818

Last week:

Hits:         8205
Hosts:        6052
Visitors:     6450
Sessions:     6685
New Visitors: 3559

Site Numbers for last week

Total counter state:

Hits: 215477
Hosts: 120666
Visitors: 146025
Sessions: 162538

From the beginning of the month:

Hits: 3793
Hosts: 2910
Visitors: 3105
Sessions: 3226
New Visitors: 1699

Last week:

Hits: 7959
Hosts: 6089
Visitors: 6446
Sessions: 6690
New Visitors: 3443

WOW! 😮 Excellent numbers

Action Alert!: A Baptist Church has a fire, has no insurance

This an action alert for all Christians and Conservatives alike. There is a Baptist Church tonight without a building to call their own. I received this information via e-mail. The pictures are a bit small; but I think everyone should get the message.

It seems that a Baptist Church, that I learned of from Chuck Baldwin‘s website, has suffered a horrible fire.

From the e-mail:

Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

The evening of June 30, 2009, the Gateway Anabaptist Church building sustained an electrical fire rendering the complete loss of the contents and use of the current building, but no loss of any lives. Praise the Lord! Firefighters  were able to contain the flames to the second floor, but water damaged all other contents – including, tracts, Bibles, books, printers, furniture….

The water-logged pews were taken out immediately and “air-dried” to use for services outside under the “tabernacle”. We will meet here until weather forces us to a rented facility.

As God provides the funds, we will be rebuilding on the same property. God has led us into a building program. We have always stated that we could use more room to facilitate our church family and all the church and printing ministries.  Our old facility auditorium was a mere 29’ x 30’ but we hope to build a new  full  two story building  35’ x 50’ on a concrete pour, on the back corner of our property.  We estimate it will cost near $125,000 and in four weeks we have raised $10,300 in gifts so far. Once the new building is done we will then level the old building to make more parking. So, we totally trust God, by faith, to give us a miracle. We know the task is immense, but God is bigger than this “bump in the road”. The enemy meant it for evil, …but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Genesis 50:20


Here are the pictures:

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Pastor Dan looking at the Damage
Pastor Dan looking at the Damage
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However, these people refuse to quit. They are faithful to his word and will not allow Satan to destroy, what God has Created:

The Church Pastor, Pastor Dan Hardin Leading Worship
The Church Pastor, Pastor Dan Hardin Leading Worship
The Congregation of Gateway Anabaptist Church meeting under a tent! They WILL NOT QUIT!
The Congregation of Gateway Anabaptist Church meeting under a tent! They WILL NOT QUIT!

Click those two pictures to make them bigger.

Please note, this Church did not have insurance. Pastor Dan does not believe in registering his Church with the state, because this, he cannot get insurance. So, this Church is depending on God (and possibly his people!) to get them back on tract.

If you would like to help this Church, please send a Check or Money Order to: (Sorry, no PayPal!)

Gateway Anabaptist Church

6146 E Dunbar Rd

Monroe, Michigan 48161

313-703-8536

Pastor Dan Hardin 734-777-6676

Contact Pastor Dan for any information..

Please, DO NOT send any money to me! I have no way of getting it to Pastor Dan! Send anything and everything to Pastor Dan via the Church Address Directly! Thank you!

Update: Here is the Article about the fire in the Monroe News.

Site Numbers

Hits: 208169
Hosts: 115573
Visitors: 140313
Sessions: 156485

From the beginning of the month:

Hits: 23909
Hosts: 12628
Visitors: 15858
Sessions: 18021
New Visitors: 9842

Last week:

Hits: 6362
Hosts: 4395
Visitors: 4668
Sessions: 5011
New Visitors: 2513

Unbelievable. 😯

Memeorandum drops me…..again….

Well, the major source of my hits has once again decided that I am not important enough for scanning again…..or something.

Ah well, it was fun while it lasted.

Mainly, I believe it is because I am not using Freedom’s Phoenix to drive traffic anymore. That and I notice that Techorati is not scanning me, which happens infrequently. No clue what causes that. Think that service is having issues.

So, hits will be down and money will not be made as fast.

But I will still be here writing away. 😀