If our forefathers saw what we do today, I am sure they would be amazed. 250 years later, we still live by their Declaration of Independence. The rules of the land still apply to the Constitution. The Preamble, The Bill of Rights, and the fact that we have only had to make 27 Amendments to it. That the basic rules of the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch are virtually the same! Now, all that being said… I think they may have still had some major concerns! But hey… Happy 250th Birthday AMERICA!
As this issue of Upper Bay Boating is hitting the streets, it has become really obvious to me that 7 days a week just isn’t enough! I think we should make the week 10 days. That way, we boat 5 days a week and think about boating the other 5. We can’t do that every month, however! For the cold months, we should make the week 5 days long. Then the other 6 months, 10 days. Plus, by my plan, we also pick up an extra 25 days every summer. Also, once every 4 years, we will skip winter altogether and go from Fall right to Spring! Me for President… YEAH!
This column is like a box of chocolates, but in a marinating kinda way!!! I try to come up with some original, funny thoughts. For instance, a few years ago, I learned that Motorboating had more than one meaning. I’ve been Motorboating in both ways basically my whole life. I just hadn’t heard of the term. Now, over the years, I have also written about Non-Boating Humans. Just recently, I realized that there are also Non Motorboating Humans. So… Mama, don’t let your babies grow up to be Non-Motorboating Humans.
THE SWORD OF DAMOCLES! The “Sword of Damocles” is an ancient Greek anecdote symbolizing the constant peril faced by those in positions of power. The story originates from the court of Dionysius I of Syracuse, a tyrant of Sicily during the 4th century BCE, and was popularized by the Roman philosopher Cicero in his 45 B.C. work Tusculan Disputations. In the tale, a courtier named Damocles praised the king’s wealth and power, claiming that Dionysius led a fortunate life. To teach him a lesson, Dionysius offered to switch places with Damocles for a day so he could experience the king’s fortune firsthand. Damocles eagerly accepted and was seated on a luxurious throne, surrounded by opulence and attentive servants. However, Dionysius arranged for a razorsharp sword to hang directly above the throne, suspended by a single horsehair, symbolizing the constant threats and anxieties that accompany great power, such as assassination, betrayal, or political intrigue. The sight of the sword made Damocles realize that the king’s life, though outwardly enviable, was fraught with danger, prompting him to beg to leave the throne. There are always occupational job hazards with all work that we do. Mine might be having fun all the time!
