A Big Week

Music
We saw the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience in Hanford, CA last week. The venue was a restored FOX theatre in a Central California farming town. David Grisman has aligned with three incredible bluegrass musicians with his son on bass, and has released an album of pure bluegrass music.

The show had two sets as David went thru the new CD and then some with lots of educational banter. It was really an elightening experience and nice to see instruments unplugged. We sat with Steve Hirasuna and his wife and hooked up with Allan FiField.

Ben Harper
Damien (Jr Gong) Marley

This was an unforgetable musical experience. My daughter Beth saw them at the LA Greek, my sons at the Santa Barbara Bowl and Carole and I caught two shows at the Greek Theatre at CAL - my favorite outdoor venue. Thje first night, Carlos Santana joined and the crowd went berserkeley i.e. very very excited - excitement that lasted thru the evening. The second night was more subdued but they played some of my favorite tunes (Like A King, Sexual Healing, Burn One Down). We ended up sitting with some show friends - Allison and Todd and their son - even the better. The Greek is the best place to see Ben - the libertarian attitute combines with his social justice agenda. At the end of the second show he came out and made a little thank you speech and said "the last couple of shows were out best ever" and said it was due to the fans.

Click to see a pan video of the venue.

Retirement
A few more parties for Carole: a Nursing Management party and a hospital wide party and she has turned in her badge and cell phone. She feels a bit lioberated.

Anniversary
We celebrated out 40th wedding anniversay at Erna's Elderberry House -the only 5 Star Resturant and Hotel in California.

Check out he menu - it was spectacular.




We celebrated in Berkeley, at Erna's and we are going on an Alaskan Cruise in 5 days to keep celebrating.

See ya when we get back.

Bill

Imeach The President

We are Getting In to Serious Trouble

Federal courts and the Supreme Copurt have ruled that Mr. Bush has commited unconstitional acts. The American Bar Association has taken a position that he has ignored congressional madates by his signature letters, jeopardizing the balance of power, and taking the law into his own hands

Accordingly I have written the following letter to our Senators:

I think it time to consider impeaching the President. Mr Bush took an oath to uphold the U S Constitution but has performed grave unconstitutional acts and has abused his power. The first is his unconstitutional handling of the POWs at Guantanamo Bay. The second is his warrentless searches of millions of American's e-mails.

Of course his inability to use Intelligence Information correctly, his waging war and destroying the infrastructure of a sovergein nation that presented no threat to the USA, in and of itself, should be impeachable.

This is not political - I am worried as is the American Bar Association, that Mr Bush has ignored the Constitution and taken powers that do not belong to him, jepordizing the nation.

Thank you.


W Kennedy MD
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Also, the New Yorker magazine has published a well researched article that points out that Israel was going to attack Hezbollah regardless and they used the kidnappings as a ruse. Bush was in on it and encouraged the attack and did nothing for 30 days to allow the Israelies time to destroy the Hezbollah arms. It seems that the US is planning for a probable attack on IRAN in 2 years and the White House is worried that Hezbollah will launch a missle attack on Israel if we attack IRAN, hence the US wants to nullify the threat.

Click here to read this scary article.

Happy Trails to Carole

Saturday night, Lynn Bennick hosted a Retirement Party for Carole at her house. Approx 100 people attended; those not in attendence were working in the St Agnes ER. The food was great (Mexican), the refreshments were tasty (Margarita machines) and Carole was presented with a beautiful ring.

A slide show was presented, including a video clip of a TV shoot in 1992 recognizing
Carole as Nurse of the Year. To see it click below.

Carole Video


Last night I finally made it to a TOOL show. For those of you are not familiar with TOOL. it is hard to describe. It is sort of a fusion of Metallica, Sublime, STP, and Rage. It is intense, personal and not for the weak of heart. One TOOL show and you are hooked (if you are under 40).

Healthwise, I am fine - played golf in the morning and a TOOL show in the evening - both requiring a modest amount of energy.

To be noted is that all the Grandchildren came for Carole's Retirement Fiesta and we had a wonder time at our house.

Pictures to follow.

Peace