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Show October 2, 1998 Pge2A Hindsight krlm SMstw Hindsight is perhaps the most accurate of all human endowments the Great Creator didn't supply several of our great thinkers with a crystal ball, each, so feat they could have the advantage of hindsight from the foresight position. It would have been a great tool for election years. Oh boy, what great leaders we would have elected. Not ever placed in that Bill Clinton hasnt had his - he has - and the hands of come-uppan- man. The proper use of it (including the substitution of the four-lett- er word fort in place of the word hind) would almost entirely eliminate all the problems facing mankind today. Just imagine how much better off to day the world would be if the United States had chosen to end the 1990-9- 1 GulfWar a few days later -after first leveling Baghdad and holding a funeral for Saddam Hussein. Or, a little further back in history, think of how much sorrow and anguish the Jewish population its ce not over yet But hes not fee only Resident guilty of an...Ooops! And, with perfect hindsight (dread of time) would there have been a Ken Starr? Not likely. Hillary could have handled the entire affair, quickly, maybe not too quietly, but with great finesse and unmatched ultimatum. There is also the great and philosophical debacle of campaign funding, Its ugly head has been dissected and codefied into almost total incomprehension. What would have been the effects had a would have avoided if Adolph little glimpse of hindsight been Hitler had stuck to his original thrust into the foresight category? Or if Would the Republicans, who have vocation as a paper-hange- r. President Harry Truman hadn't been taking the flack for aborting okayed the use of the Atomic bomb the great start congress had towards at Hiroshima or Nagasaki, would solving some of its problems, have we be worrying today about North followed through by making both Korea, India, Pakistan (among oth- - parties admit guilt and accountabiliera) now possessing the knowledge ty and thence accept new rules to to unleash the beginning of what live by? Hard to say, because it could be fee eventual destruction of seems that human frailty and, therethis planet - or at least life as we fore, accurate predictable human know it? Of perhaps greater benefit, behavior tends to lead us humans had President Ronald Reagan's back into the old, tried and somedefense to times evasive - though comfortable desire for a Star-Wa-n deter missile attacks upon the U.S. - ways of doing things even though been approved, it could be operathey ultimately bring embarrasstional today and then we would not ment, pain and lota of "if onlyi" to mind Thats why rules are so be worrying about some important in everyday living; rules ing, of proper conduct, honesty, ethical nation starting a global conflagration, consuming all rtf civilization. behavior, integrity and respect for Nope, it's an unfortunate thing that the various positions we hold in ill-thi- under-develop- ed life. Our founding fathers must have had hindsight in mind when they wrote the Constitution of fee United States. They intended to produce an instrument which would provide coverage for almost any emergency arising in the governing of the people. I'm wondering if I'm in the minority by strongly believing that our Constitution is divinely inspired? Well, if so - so be iL Fm comfortable with this belief. And although the believers numbers may be shaky and perhaps even decreaa-in- g a little according to fee lack of regard for this document that popularity polls seem to show over this Bifi Clinton thing, it still seems a good idea to me to follow the format the Constitution provides. It does not provide for censure - thats of some kind a political of soothing ointment Nor does it provide for dismissal of perjury, if perjury is proven. It does provide for impeachment, and although vague in its description or high crimes, etc., I think we all know what is strongly inferred by the wording our founding fathers intended. It would, in my opinion, be a very risky Ut of meddling if; in fact (again, if proven) our elected officials in Washington ildit mound an Impeachable offense just because a bunch of lawyers are playing convincing games wife our language. Thought for the day: "Use what language you will, you can never say anything but what you are." Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet ' "I'm sorry, he's busy. Can he call you after the baseball season ?" Mountainland Representative Meets With Senior Citizen Officers Mountainland Association of Governments representative, Gayla Muir, joined with Senior Citizen Pams Place by Putin Robbins Recently I had an occa- is getting to pen. If that you, try being nicer to thcmJ know from past experience that tins is not an easy thing to do, but I also know that it can be done. It may not sion to be in a always work, but in this instance it classroom situation and as I did and I got to know the person walked into the room, I noticed a statement on a wall in colorful neon and black letters. Its message was loud and clear and yet simple "ATTITUDE is the mind's paintbrush. It can COLOR any situation." One of my all time favorite sayings is "Attitude isnt anything, it's everything." With this in mind, I was impressed when Governor Michael Leavitt visited the North Summit area schools this week, and with the messages he tried to pass on to the youth ( and others attending as well). When he told the Elementary students that "each one may be different but still important, it struck me how much better off we all would be if we could take that message and remember iL For example, have you perhaps that you would had a like to see shipped off to Aruba or some other exotic place? Maybe you have met someone who has hurt you so deeply you have wondered if you could even carry on? Maybe you have noticed someone on the street and made fun of them-nknowing just what circumstances brought them to this point in their lives. Now, relate tins to having a better attitude and see what could hap- - ot better, their circumstances contributing to their attitude and we were able to come away from the Officers from the County on Monday to discuss their programs and how they are getting along. Gordon Taylor of Kamu who is time that I had arrived at this point in my life, it still came as a "reality check" to read that "issues faced by women in the middle years roughly 33 to 63 years of age would be fee focus. Not only had I arrived but I wu working toward going over the other side, so to the representative of the three County Senior Citizens facilities, told Muir that the main goal right now is that of securing transportation for the members, so feat they can attend their meetings with speak! For some reason, I did not know that 33 wu considered a mid-lif- e point, especially since people seem to be living so much longer today. Guess that little point had gone right over my head ( or maybe I just let it). Anyway, my attitude on that trol over-an- d it wastea so much one is so ok, I am getting oMereo what? I am having fen and enjoying energy being angry. much I can while trying to Moving along, how do we know life what die homeless person has gone continue to lean new tilings mi a through. I have read several stories daily basis. Getting older is just a about people who are living the part of life that we cant do anygood life mid suddenly find themthing about anyway. selves on tiie ground floor of life. It wu good to hear the Governor Jobs being lost, homes lost because tell the students that they have the of fire or other circumstances, famiability to accomplish anything and ly members being hurt and no everything they wish to. Pushing insurance or even having your famfee reading program wu a positive measure and one that needs to be ily wiped out in death. Yep! Attitude can definitely done. As he encouraged them to make a difference, and in most seek out teachers and counselors to cues having a positive one can help them if they need the extra really help out in life. Of course, assistance, I wonder just how many there have to be those "dark" will take the time to tell the teachmoments because they allow to ers, their parents or other adults and how many of them will actually lisappreciate the good things in life. I have many articles and stories ten? Again, having the right attitude come into the office and since I can certainly help. love reading, I try to cover most of Thought for the week " There them, but .often I have to put diem are more important things to do in my "read later" file. It struck me than let anger and frustration role out and take a walk, interesting, that I wu thinking your life-gabout what I wanted to uy, a media write down what is bothering you release crossed my desk about a and then bum it, take a bubble bath, women. do something nice for a neighbor, workshop for "Mid-Life- " Although I have realized for a long ENJOY LIFE AND SMILE!!!! I! u . u u Volunteer Program), this tutocmentor program would allow Seniors to work closely wife local schools and teachers to assist them and their students. The program would include a Si ment which would be of great assistance since they need help during fee day when many people who would assist wife driving cannot do so. As for getting a van into the North end of the County, "the County Commissioners are trying to help us with this project" said Taylor. A van would be much more feasible than a bus because often there is only a few members needing a ride. On another issue, the representatives related that they would like mate say when it comes to dealing with building matters. When the Park City facility underwent a renovation project several years ago, a few changes were asked for, which . u u having Seniors help students wife such things as reading, flash card use, spelling, or any other academic skills needing help. I am so excited about tiie program and hope to be able to get it started in the Summit and Wasatch areas. has not been handled very well. Muir told those present that a new program grant has been nude available from the America Reads organization. Working alongside the RSVP ( Retired Senior everyone else. "Transportation will be the top goal for the next four years said Taylor. There is a van located in Park City to assist wife residents living inside the city limits but there are a number of residents living outside in tim Basin Area who would like to attend if they could be picked up, according to Taylor. Having a van makes a difference from having a bus because there is no CDL License require- situation friends. Been hurt? Been there done that-an- d again I found that friendship is ao much more important to me than wasting time worrying about something that I had abaoiutdy no con- u i ended up costing the center $11,000.00 from their own pockets. And when die North Summit Senior Center numbers were able to have their restrooms and kitchen updated there were a number of things "done wrongly". et Comments made during the meeting were: There were no inspectors to talk to us, I think it, would be easier if we could have everything written up in contract form". "I would not have accepted tiie work if it had been done in my home. "Hie Centers should definitely have more say when it conies to work being done in the centers. Some of the comments were related to die fact that during fee kitchen renovation, several members tried to uy what they needed and stated their ideas "werent lis"Now we have tened that have 4 spaces up above and below and are hard to reach to clean. Other gaps and problems were also mentioned. "When grants are given they should be done so in a timely man- Just Stuff by Jdn Everyone, at some point in their life, has had a comfy or two in their closet You know, that old piece of dofeing that you just can't part with, h might be an old pair of pants, a shirt, or a favorite pair of shorts. It has been worn so many times that it molds to your body, it hangs just right It doesnt pinch around die waist or pun across the chest If it's a shirt, the sleeves stay lolled just right, the collar doesn't rub your neck wrong. It's so comfy, it almost becomes a part of you. Old, flamd shirts are usually in die realm of comfies. The elbows get almost threadbare the culls and collar get a little worn around the edges, a button or two may fall off, but the entire shirt is softer than on a babys butt. a cotton baU jeans often reach the ranks. Never mind the hole in the knee; or fee feet that the rear pocket has all but fatten off hi feet, it's the holey knee and partially pocket leu posterior feat makes it a saver. Of come; its not just the comfi ness of the doth or the way it hings on your hut. Often, there's a sentimental attachment to the otherwise old rag. Maybe it's dm lucky sweat stmt you wear to every fbotindl game. Maybe Well-wor- n its the pair of cut-of-fs you wore the fiat time you got up an rids, or die pair of jeans your wife gave you before you got engaged. Comfies come with memories woven hi die fiber. An innocent bystander might der why on earth anyone would be caught dead wearing an old rag like that, but to the wearer, that old sweat shirt, that old pair of Levis wife the hole in both knees, is a valued hem, a sacred cow. And, whatever fee reason, the fed of the fabric or die memories caught in fee doth, my husband has a pair of purple shorts feat are definitely Ms "comfies." Hes had them for years and Ive tried to mend them as be I can. Fm afraid theyre past die comfy stage; The waist to. bud is so frayed, you can see fee while of the elastic ail die way around All of the edges are worn and k seems fee seams have lort their steam. The left side is "air conditioned not to mentioned die big right in fee middle of Ms back side; But they are his comfies and it would be sacrilege to adt Mm to pret wife dun! cub-boar- ds ner after the person asking for . diem has been told they have been approved so that work can move along faster, stated one repraen-- , tative. "This is one situation that (T |