Is Water More Precious Than Gold?

Is Water More Precious Than Gold?

California residents might think so. The drought has dried up many of California's lakes and creeks, and restrictions have been put in place to reduce water usage. 

In Los Gatos, a nudist colony, residing at Lupin Lodge, was raided by rangers because of their method of obtaining water. They connected a three-quarter inch hose to tap water from a nearby reservoir. The Lodge's water source comes from a waterfall located in the reservoir. The owner of the Lupin Lodge property claims that they need water to fill up their two wells and swimming pool in order to protect them against fires. Their plan is to keep the swimming pool full of water for as long as possible. 

Local sheriffs were called out to the property in order to keep the peace between the nudists and the rangers. What a sight that must have been! They coiled up the hose, and left it on the Lodge's property. At this time, the Lodge residents have not received any citations.

I have a suggestion to resolve the pool issue. Turn the swimming pool into a clay-mud spa which is full of minerals and nutrients that keep the skin healthy and glowing. 

My latest creation

I did this in Paint which I don't use on a regular basis. I think it looks awesome!

This is the latest article that I have written.

“Give Me 3!!!”

This is truly the case of where the “squeaky wheel gets the grease.” On September 16, a new law will come into effect which requires automobile drivers to give bicyclists a three foot clearance on the road. “Give Me 3” was the term adopted by the California Bicyclists Coalition. The official title is Assembly Bill 1371 which was originated in the City of Los Angeles because of the numerous difficulties bicyclists were having traversing the roads as well as the countless number of bicycle-related accidents and fatalities that have occurred. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, The estimated number of bicyclist injuries, in 2012, was 49,000, nationwide. An estimated one-third of cyclist-related injuries are due to being hit by a car.

Assemblyman Steven Bradford, from Gardena, authored this bill which is now labeled the “Three Feet For Safety Act.” The City of Los Angeles started the “Give Me 3” campaign in 2010. When the bill was initially submitted, Governor Brown vetoed it due to concerns generated from Cal Trans and the California Highway Patrol. After submitting the bill in 2011 and in 2012. a huge breakthrough was made in 2014. Governor Brown finally agreed to sign the bill.

Currently, the law states that drivers should maintain a safe distance when passing bicyclists on the road. The language in the new law says that drivers, who are passing cyclists from behind, need to keep their vehicles at a three feet distance. If traffic and road conditions prevent the driver from giving the bicyclist a 3 feet clearance, drivers are required to slow down to a speed that is “reasonable and prudent,” and only pass when the cyclist is out of harm's way. Drivers who violate this law will be fined up to $154, and, if the cyclist is injured, the motorist will be fined $220.

Defining the distance between drivers and bicyclists is encouraging, and hopefully the fines imposed will deter drivers from doing the tango with bicyclists. In this writer's humble opinion, the fines should have been significantly more than what the new law dictates. Also,there should have been a defined speed limit for drivers who pass bicyclists on roads that do not allow for a three feet clearance.

This article was submitted by me on behalf of Dynamic Electric Vehicles in San Luis Obispo, California.

Here is a link to their site: Dynamic Electric Vehicles

Halloween Project is Ready to Take OFF!!!

This is one of the latest and greatest projects that

 I have conjured up in my cute little head. 

Below is the short poem that I wrote in order to attract prospective customers. 

I am looking forward to exercising my imagination and creativity to the fullest extent possible.

I know that last part sounded a bit dramatic, but that's OK. 

Twas the night before Halloween
Creatures were stirring, especially the counts
They sharpened their fangs and ironed their capes
Anticipating the gala that would soon elapse
Ghosts, goblins, witches, and ghouls  form the ends of the world will gather around
The wolf-men will howl an eerie tune
While the witches stir up their frog's breath stew



This is the sales pitch:
Hello fellow Halloween lovers. That time of year is quickly approaching. 

If you are looking for a spooky or kid-friendly Halloween poem or short story,  Halloween themed brain teaser puzzles, fun games, trivia questions, ice breakers, spooky party invitations and riddles, then you have come to the right person. 




My rates are the following: 

• Creative poems are $5
• Short stories are $10
• Games, puzzles, party invitations etc...range from $5 to $10 depending on the quantity ordered