Comments for The McGee Family http://www.mcgeefam.com As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord! --Joshua 24:15 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:56:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on The Meaning of Christmas by Leia http://www.mcgeefam.com/2009/12/the-meaning-of-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Leia Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:56:36 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=605#comment-67 That was awesome, you kiddos really are something else. I see a very bright future for all of you. Love you guys, and have a happy new year! That was awesome, you kiddos really are something else. I see a very bright future for all of you. Love you guys, and have a happy new year!

]]> Comment on elf yourself by Uschi http://www.mcgeefam.com/2009/11/elf-yourself-2/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Uschi Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:23:06 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=544#comment-59 This is really great. I had much fun with this sweet video. This is really great. I had much fun with this sweet video.

]]> Comment on halloween 2009 by Don http://www.mcgeefam.com/2009/10/halloween-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Don Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:46:13 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=524#comment-57 He's not really into Harry Potter, per se... Connie saw the costume and thought it looked adorable on him. We love the glasses!!! He’s not really into Harry Potter, per se… Connie saw the costume and thought it looked adorable on him. We love the glasses!!!

]]> Comment on halloween 2009 by anm62433 http://www.mcgeefam.com/2009/10/halloween-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-56 anm62433 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:49:23 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=524#comment-56 Very cute! When did Aidan get into Harry Potter? Very cute! When did Aidan get into Harry Potter?

]]> Comment on spring break in florida by Wendy Jackson http://www.mcgeefam.com/2009/03/spring-break-in-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Wendy Jackson Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:48:48 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=328#comment-49 LOVE your blog. I've never figured out how to set this kind of thing up. Enjoyed the videos and pictures! Looks like you guys had a great time. Thank you for sharing it with me! Wendy LOVE your blog. I’ve never figured out how to set this kind of thing up. Enjoyed the videos and pictures! Looks like you guys had a great time.

Thank you for sharing it with me!

Wendy

]]> Comment on elf yourself by Uschi http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/11/elf-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Uschi Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:12:49 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=182#comment-30 These cards are very dangerous - I almost died laughing! These cards are very dangerous – I almost died laughing!

]]> Comment on presidential election by Don http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/11/presidential-election/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Don Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:20:08 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=174#comment-24 Philosophically, balance is an interesting notion. My view is that a balanced system (political, organizational, technical, it doesn't matter) breeds complacency, laziness and will actual lead people further away from the reality of the situation. All systems desire to move from a balanced state (which takes effort to get to) to an unbalanced state. It is universal and it is the path of least resistance. The lack of balance breeds intellectualism and yes, even pragmatism in the effort to restore balance, which then has an adverse affect.. Similar to the cyclical nature of the public policy process that I referred to earlier. As far as color and race, I think we agree. I believe the fact that we have just elected the first black president into office is significant. As my good friend above mentioned, the domestic AND foreign populations will view this as a significant removal of barriers to good will and it does make a strong statement with regards to the long history of discord between races in the U.S. and maybe will help in some national healing along the way. However, if race is the primary reason for putting Obama into office, then we are misguided, uneducated and in fact, have very little respect for the man himself. Philosophically, balance is an interesting notion. My view is that a balanced system (political, organizational, technical, it doesn’t matter) breeds complacency, laziness and will actual lead people further away from the reality of the situation. All systems desire to move from a balanced state (which takes effort to get to) to an unbalanced state. It is universal and it is the path of least resistance. The lack of balance breeds intellectualism and yes, even pragmatism in the effort to restore balance, which then has an adverse affect.. Similar to the cyclical nature of the public policy process that I referred to earlier.

As far as color and race, I think we agree. I believe the fact that we have just elected the first black president into office is significant. As my good friend above mentioned, the domestic AND foreign populations will view this as a significant removal of barriers to good will and it does make a strong statement with regards to the long history of discord between races in the U.S. and maybe will help in some national healing along the way. However, if race is the primary reason for putting Obama into office, then we are misguided, uneducated and in fact, have very little respect for the man himself.

]]> Comment on presidential election by Terrell http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/11/presidential-election/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Terrell Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:49:31 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=174#comment-23 I don't care if he's black or white, elephant or jackass. He's President elect and I'm scared poo-less! I'm a die-hard independent and will remain such. But, I'm very afraid and tentative and my confidence is very low... With the charisma of a master salesman, he managed to say so much and inspire so many while never saying anything substantial or binding... The perfect salesman. Why should we vote for those that talk in plain English about servitude, duty and pragmatism? When does that ever get fun? Now change, wow! Everyone likes "change" or at least we'll try it. Brand new Flavor! New and Improved! Now with Flavor Crystals! It's the sale pitch of the ages... He's got fancy new packaging too! Not black, not white, but gray he appeals to a broader demographic. He's a marketing dream! Now, we are supposed to celebrate because he's black? This is some milestone that is more important than our country? What a consumerist crock and a total absence or pragmatism. The novelty of his color is completely irrelevant to the collective decision we have made. The celebration of that novelty is evidence of a motive that is sad indeed. Fancy packaging is more important than the actual goods? Bush is unpopular because he faced several 50 year decisions. Many of which had been skirted by the previous jackass in who opted for the 4 year patches. Sheep don't like it when you move them from green pastures, even when the wolves are about. However, when the wolves pop out of the brush the sheep scatter as they mutter, "how could you not see this coming?", never to produce another ewe. Will he squander the tactical advantages our sons and daughters died for in favor of consumerist populism? I hope he doesn't... Hopefully he will make the 50 year decision and not the "eat some of that tall green grass over there by the bushes, my shift ends in 4 years, the next guy can deal with it" decisions. Time will tell the tale of the downfall of democracy as consumerism vs. production... Balance is necessary for good will and prosperity. We are now completely out of balance... Our appetite has outpaced our supply and yet we voted for bigger plates and smaller plows... I don’t care if he’s black or white, elephant or jackass. He’s President elect and I’m scared poo-less! I’m a die-hard independent and will remain such. But, I’m very afraid and tentative and my confidence is very low…

With the charisma of a master salesman, he managed to say so much and inspire so many while never saying anything substantial or binding… The perfect salesman. Why should we vote for those that talk in plain English about servitude, duty and pragmatism? When does that ever get fun? Now change, wow! Everyone likes “change” or at least we’ll try it. Brand new Flavor! New and Improved! Now with Flavor Crystals! It’s the sale pitch of the ages… He’s got fancy new packaging too! Not black, not white, but gray he appeals to a broader demographic. He’s a marketing dream! Now, we are supposed to celebrate because he’s black? This is some milestone that is more important than our country? What a consumerist crock and a total absence or pragmatism. The novelty of his color is completely irrelevant to the collective decision we have made. The celebration of that novelty is evidence of a motive that is sad indeed. Fancy packaging is more important than the actual goods?

Bush is unpopular because he faced several 50 year decisions. Many of which had been skirted by the previous jackass in who opted for the 4 year patches. Sheep don’t like it when you move them from green pastures, even when the wolves are about. However, when the wolves pop out of the brush the sheep scatter as they mutter, “how could you not see this coming?”, never to produce another ewe. Will he squander the tactical advantages our sons and daughters died for in favor of consumerist populism? I hope he doesn’t… Hopefully he will make the 50 year decision and not the “eat some of that tall green grass over there by the bushes, my shift ends in 4 years, the next guy can deal with it” decisions.

Time will tell the tale of the downfall of democracy as consumerism vs. production… Balance is necessary for good will and prosperity. We are now completely out of balance… Our appetite has outpaced our supply and yet we voted for bigger plates and smaller plows…

]]> Comment on presidential election by Don http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/11/presidential-election/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Don Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:10:50 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=174#comment-22 Kathy - Thanks for your comments. As I said, the order of the day to to "agree to disagree and commit". While I believe that the scope of policy, or the intent of that scope, is to be long term, the practice and implementation of policy, at least at the tactical level, tends to be short sighted. I don't believe in broad generalizations, so of course, exceptions exist. As far as my single comment about electing our first black man as president... I did not mean to minimize it. It is historic and revolutionary. I am proud that America feels empowered to cross racial and historical lines to do something so huge. I only mention it to emphasize that it needs to be mentioned, but we need to get on with the business of governing this country, regardless of races, religions or creeds. Kathy – Thanks for your comments. As I said, the order of the day to to “agree to disagree and commit”. While I believe that the scope of policy, or the intent of that scope, is to be long term, the practice and implementation of policy, at least at the tactical level, tends to be short sighted. I don’t believe in broad generalizations, so of course, exceptions exist.

As far as my single comment about electing our first black man as president… I did not mean to minimize it. It is historic and revolutionary. I am proud that America feels empowered to cross racial and historical lines to do something so huge. I only mention it to emphasize that it needs to be mentioned, but we need to get on with the business of governing this country, regardless of races, religions or creeds.

]]> Comment on presidential election by Kathy Mixon DeLorme http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/11/presidential-election/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Kathy Mixon DeLorme Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:53:42 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=174#comment-21 Don - I'm impressed with your patriatism and your obvious strong sense of civic duty as an American. I respect and admire your ferver for your political views and can only imagine how wonderfully you are inspiring your children!! I disagree with you, respectfully, that no elected official thinks past thier next election. I have to believe (or else not sleep at night) that most of our elected officials have chosen to serve because of their love for our country and their desire to affect change or implement policies or security or whatever is the order of the day....things that will last beyond their term. PLEASE Lord, let this be true !?! I am wondering, old friend, why you only devoted one sentence to the fact that American's elected their first black president? It is such a weighty, momentous, historical event that will have an impact on the entire world. It's huge! I have a very different perspective and unique view of America having lived outside of it for 6 years. I also have the privelege of hearing foreign opinions of America, sometimes not to my liking, and can see what this means to the world and how it can change their opinion of the US for the better. I salute you my patriotic friend! God bless, Kathy Don – I’m impressed with your patriatism and your obvious strong sense of civic duty as an American. I respect and admire your ferver for your political views and can only imagine how wonderfully you are inspiring your children!! I disagree with you, respectfully, that no elected official thinks past thier next election. I have to believe (or else not sleep at night) that most of our elected officials have chosen to serve because of their love for our country and their desire to affect change or implement policies or security or whatever is the order of the day….things that will last beyond their term. PLEASE Lord, let this be true !?!

I am wondering, old friend, why you only devoted one sentence to the fact that American’s elected their first black president? It is such a weighty, momentous, historical event that will have an impact on the entire world. It’s huge! I have a very different perspective and unique view of America having lived outside of it for 6 years. I also have the privelege of hearing foreign opinions of America, sometimes not to my liking, and can see what this means to the world and how it can change their opinion of the US for the better.

I salute you my patriotic friend! God bless, Kathy

]]> Comment on presidential election by Don http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/11/presidential-election/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Don Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:49:25 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=174#comment-20 True, I didn't address the press coverage too much. I think the reason why is because I am certain the media is unable to provide an unbiased view of an election. A focus on popular candidates means more viewers, higher ratings, more paid ad time and therefore more dollars. It is a capitalism at it's best (or worst, depending on your view of the cup). The end result is that constituents who can think for themselves, investigate the platform that they run on and make educated decisions have no need for the liberal media. We can assess and vote accordingly. True, I didn’t address the press coverage too much. I think the reason why is because I am certain the media is unable to provide an unbiased view of an election. A focus on popular candidates means more viewers, higher ratings, more paid ad time and therefore more dollars. It is a capitalism at it’s best (or worst, depending on your view of the cup). The end result is that constituents who can think for themselves, investigate the platform that they run on and make educated decisions have no need for the liberal media. We can assess and vote accordingly.

]]> Comment on presidential election by Phillip Jacobs http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/11/presidential-election/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Phillip Jacobs Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:39:33 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=174#comment-19 Strange Don... ”Texas should secede from the union.. who should we elect president?” - I told Martin the same thing. Even though I was joking... I started thinking about it and the more I thought about it the more I think it isn't such a bad idea. The media has been so in the tank for Obama it makes me sick. Anyone could win an election with this much positive press. - God Bless - Phillip Strange Don… ”Texas should secede from the union.. who should we elect president?” – I told Martin the same thing. Even though I was joking… I started thinking about it and the more I thought about it the more I think it isn’t such a bad idea. The media has been so in the tank for Obama it makes me sick. Anyone could win an election with this much positive press.

- God Bless – Phillip

]]> Comment on aidan’s favorite video by Uschi http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/10/aidans-favorite-video/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Uschi Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:05:30 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=160#comment-17 What a nice song Aidan. I like it very much, too! What a nice song Aidan. I like it very much, too!

]]> Comment on ainsley’s new favorite song… by Uschi http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/10/ainsleys-new-favorite-song/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Uschi Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:58:46 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=155#comment-16 Hello Ainsley. About 35 years ago exact this song - but in German - was my favorite song. It was called "Quietscheentchen". You can ask Christoffer how to say it in German - it sounds funny! Hello Ainsley. About 35 years ago exact this song – but in German – was my favorite song.
It was called “Quietscheentchen”. You can ask Christoffer how to say it in German – it sounds funny!

]]> Comment on rabalais family get together by Ulf http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/09/rabalais-family-get-together/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Ulf Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:55:01 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=135#comment-14 Hallo Don, because I have some pain in my back since years I went to a doctor. As a consequence I go one day a week to a physiotherapist to work 20 minutes with his “torture machines”. Christoffer knows these machines. Before I had only seven days some pain, but now I have three days hard pain. That’s because I’ve never done sports. Ulf Hallo Don,
because I have some pain in my back since years I went to a doctor. As a consequence I go one day a week to a physiotherapist to work 20 minutes with his “torture machines”. Christoffer knows these machines. Before I had only seven days some pain, but now I have three days hard pain. That’s because I’ve never done sports.
Ulf

]]> Comment on chris’ 17th birthday by Uschi http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/09/chris-17th-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Uschi Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:39:29 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=117#comment-11 The video is the hit. Many thanks that we could take part so also in your celebration. Ainsley, you are awfully sure about tact! The video is the hit. Many thanks that we could take part so also in your celebration.
Ainsley, you are awfully sure about tact!

]]> Comment on mom by Uschi http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/09/mom/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Uschi Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:56:28 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=100#comment-10 Dear Mr. McGee, Don, I am sorry to hear about the death of your mom "K". When I read your Thoughts on your homepage I got nearly an idea what a profound loss this is for you. Please accept my warmest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. In sympathy Uschi and Family Dear Mr. McGee,
Don,
I am sorry to hear about the death of your mom “K”.
When I read your Thoughts on your homepage I got nearly an idea what a profound loss this is for you.
Please accept my warmest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
In sympathy
Uschi and Family

]]> Comment on Aaron and Guitar Hero by Chris http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/08/aaron-and-guitar-hero/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Chris Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:32:30 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=79#comment-9 I already wrote something on Aaron's blog but again: well well done ! You had a great run. See you !!! I already wrote something on Aaron’s blog but again: well well done ! You had a great run. See you !!!

]]> Comment on fun in the sun… by Chris http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/06/fun-in-the-sun/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Chris Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:36:25 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=54#comment-8 Your Splash Party looks like a lot of fun ! Cold water is the best thing to enjoy a hot day. I think it is very nice of Mike and Mary to throw such a nice party. Your Splash Party looks like a lot of fun ! Cold water is the best thing to enjoy a hot day. I think it is very nice of Mike and Mary to throw such a nice party.

]]> Comment on basketball.. student council v. teachers by Don http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/05/basketball-student-council-v-teachers/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Don Sun, 25 May 2008 17:36:45 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=48#comment-7 Aaron doesn't play in a league or take lessons. This was a special event between the student council officers and the teachers. Aaron is a class representative on the student council. Aaron doesn’t play in a league or take lessons. This was a special event between the student council officers and the teachers. Aaron is a class representative on the student council.

]]> Comment on basketball.. student council v. teachers by Chris http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/05/basketball-student-council-v-teachers/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Chris Sun, 25 May 2008 14:04:56 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=48#comment-6 I like the idea that students play vs. teachers. Are you in a basketball team/club Aaron ? Or do you play it in school only (sport lessons). Your runs were very good. I like the idea that students play vs. teachers. Are you in a basketball team/club Aaron ? Or do you play it in school only (sport lessons). Your runs were very good.

]]> Comment on trip to the beach by Chris http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/05/trip-to-the-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Chris Sun, 25 May 2008 13:42:04 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=37#comment-5 Hey, there is a nice beach at Galveston ! I love the water, even if it is ice-cold ;-) Hey, there is a nice beach at Galveston ! I love the water, even if it is ice-cold ;-)

]]> Comment on Adam and the Band! by Chris http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/05/adam-and-the-band/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Chris Sun, 25 May 2008 13:38:29 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=25#comment-4 Congratulation ! You have a great orchestra at your school. Congratulation ! You have a great orchestra at your school.

]]> Comment on A New Addition by Chris http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/04/a-new-addition/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Chris Wed, 07 May 2008 19:14:35 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=5#comment-3 Yes, I am very excited to come to america. It was always my dream to spend a year abroad. I just can't await to start my journey to a new continent and meet my hostfamily. See you soon ! Yes, I am very excited to come to america. It was always my dream to spend a year abroad. I just can’t await to start my journey to a new continent and meet my hostfamily.

See you soon !

]]> Comment on Birthday Boy by Chris http://www.mcgeefam.com/2008/05/birthday-boy/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Chris Wed, 07 May 2008 19:07:10 +0000 http://www.mcgeefam.com/?p=23#comment-2 Hi Aaron ! I hope you had a great birthday party. So, you received "Rock Band" from your parents for your Birthday. I love to make music with real instruments but this game is really wicked ! It is very funny to sing and play together. There are many nice photos of your Birthday, looks like you were having a lot of fun :-) Hi Aaron !
I hope you had a great birthday party. So, you received “Rock Band” from your parents for your Birthday. I love to make music with real instruments but this game is really wicked ! It is very funny to sing and play together.
There are many nice photos of your Birthday, looks like you were having a lot of fun :-)

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