A *REAL* education

There has been a lot of talk lately about the lifting of the Automatic Weapons Ban (AWB). During one of those discussions, I was reminded of a course that Rhi and I have discussed a few times, that I would *really* like to see them institute as a required course.

Call it "Life Skills" or something like that. I don't really care about the name, but that would be a fairly descriptive title. The curriculum would include:

Basic First Aid
Basic automotive maintenance -- nothing fancy, just how to change a tire, change your oil, check your fluid levels, etc.
Basic Finance -- Again, nothing fancy. Be able to plan a budget, and balance a checkbook.
Plan and prepare a nutritious meal. No Healthy Choice or other pre-made dinners that just get popped into the microwave, either. You have to actually *cook* something.
Set up an emergency shelter of a type appropriate for your climate.

So how did this come up out of a discussion on the AWB?

Because I think it should also include how to use, clean, store, and care for a firearm, a knife, and a hatchet.

I know it will never happen, but I still think it should.

A *REAL* education

There has been a lot of talk lately about the lifting of the Automatic Weapons Ban (AWB). During one of those discussions, I was reminded of a course that Rhi and I have discussed a few times, that I would *really* like to see them institute as a required course.

Call it "Life Skills" or something like that. I don't really care about the name, but that would be a fairly descriptive title. The curriculum would include:

Basic First Aid
Basic automotive maintenance -- nothing fancy, just how to change a tire, change your oil, check your fluid levels, etc.
Basic Finance -- Again, nothing fancy. Be able to plan a budget, and balance a checkbook.
Plan and prepare a nutritious meal. No Healthy Choice or other pre-made dinners that just get popped into the microwave, either. You have to actually *cook* something.
Set up an emergency shelter of a type appropriate for your climate.

So how did this come up out of a discussion on the AWB?

Because I think it should also include how to use, clean, store, and care for a firearm, a knife, and a hatchet.

I know it will never happen, but I still think it should.

I got carded for alcohol?

I couldn't believe it. Last night, Rhi and I were at the local grocery store. Since this particular store carries one of the few brands of beer that we like, we decided to pick some up.

We got up to the register, and the lady asks me for my ID. The thought that I would get carded was so far from my mind that I literally could not figure out for a few moments what it was she was wanting.

I know I don't look my age, but I didn't think I looked *that* young! LOL

I got carded for alcohol?

I couldn't believe it. Last night, Rhi and I were at the local grocery store. Since this particular store carries one of the few brands of beer that we like, we decided to pick some up.

We got up to the register, and the lady asks me for my ID. The thought that I would get carded was so far from my mind that I literally could not figure out for a few moments what it was she was wanting.

I know I don't look my age, but I didn't think I looked *that* young! LOL