Light History: The first motto to appear on our coinage was not in "God we Trust" it was "Mind Your Business" the former did not appear on coins until 1864. It did not become the nations motto until 1956 when Ike made it so. Stupid American History

Footlights: Went to see "Inglorious Basterds", save your money on this one folks. It made no sense in some of its violence the story line was bizarre and there was not enough Brad Pitt. Having said that he was very good and quite funny in the parts he was in but the movie needed more of it. In addition the actor that played SS Major Lund was quite good and completely over the top. However those are the only redeeming parts of this highly formulae Tarantino junker. I did go to see Julie & Julia again and I cannot say enough about it. This is a very funny and superbly acted film.

North Light: Went to the Laguna Art Festival over the weekend. If you are ever in Laguna Beach during the summer months this is cannot miss event. The fantastic art displayed here in so many different mediums cannot help but enlighten ones day and lift your spirits. Bought a new art piece of the Beatles by one of my favorite artist at the festival Kelly Akins, he does great sports and portrait art. Search for him on the web and check out his stuff. And the next time your in Laguna Beach in the Summer do not miss this great art festival you will be glad you did.

Soapbox Light: Some further light needs to be shed on the health care reform debate. The Republicans are not going to go along with any reform whatsoever and are hoping to stall the effort to death through lies and fear. Looking at today's example of Senator Tom Coburn's town hall meeting in which an lady gave a tear soaked plea for the Senators help. You see her husband is brain damaged and was recently thrown out of the care facility he was in by his insurance company. And off course the good Senator had nothing for her but more empty hot air about how the government is not the answer. What what is certainly not the system she is in. Is this the best we can do? However it appears the Republicans may not be the real bad guts here. It is shaping out to look as if the so called Blue Dog Democrats are going to kill this through there lack of guts and political will. Let me give you some names: Kent Conrad, Evan Bye, Max Baucus, Blance Lincoln, Ben Nelson, Claire McCaskall. These people are all trying to kill this much needed reform. Keep in mind that all of these people have taken huge amounts of money from the health care industry. The health insurance industry had seen a 1000% percent increase in five years. My friends these people are stealing from you and in the long run going to kill you in the name of profits. We could pay for this with the money we spent on two years of war in Iraq. Are they telling us Iraq is a better place to spend our money than the U.S. citizens health. That would appear to be the case. You must get in touch with these Carpetbaggers and insist they do the right thing. Otherwise you will be like the proverbial mushroom kept in the dark and fed BULLSHIT! This all reminds me of a quote by Simon Cameron "An honest politician is one who, when he is bought, will stay bought." And people these so called paragons of the Senate have taken the money and ran leaving you in the dark. Do something about get informed, get involved and make your Senator do the right thing.

Light Quote: "Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be no better governed that we deserve." George Bernard Shaw