Category: San Luis Obispo

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Roger Freberg I don’t often laugh at other people’s jokes because of my desire to offend only those truly worthy of the drubbing!

This little story was passed along to me which amused me and will probably only offend those in political office who have long forgotten who they work for…and whose side they are supposed to be on.

The author is unknown… but worthy:

While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies.
His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

‘Welcome to heaven,’ says St. Peter. ‘Before you settle in,  it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we’re not sure what to do with you.’
‘No problem, just let me in,’ says the man.

‘Well, I’d like to, but I  have orders from higher up. What we’ll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.’

‘Really, I’ve made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,’  says the senator.

‘I’m sorry, but we have our rules.’

And with  that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down  to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green  golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it  are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.
Everyone is very happy and in evening Dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had  while getting rich at the expense of the people.

They play a  friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and  champagne.

Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such  a good time that before  he realizes it, it is time to go.

Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises…
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.
‘Now it’s time  to visit heaven.’

So, 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group  of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by  and St. Peter returns.

‘Well, then, you’ve spent a day in hell and  another in heaven. Now choose your eternity.’

The senator reflects for a minute, then he answers: ‘Well, I would never have said it  before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off  in hell.’

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.

Now the doors of  the elevator open and he’s in the middle of a barren land covered with  waste and garbage.

He sees all his friends, dressed  in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.
The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his  shoulder. ‘I don’t understand,’ stammers the senator. ‘Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and  caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now  there’s just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable.
What happened?’

The devil looks at him, smiles and says, ‘Yesterday we were campaigning. .

Today you voted.’

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The moral as I see it: some people will say anything to get your vote… others prove it with how they have lived their lives. The election cometh… time to…

lessons from the Godfather

Roger Freberg

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documentary film maker Michael Malone to come to Cal Poly

American Carol

When I heard rumors that documentary film maker Michael Malone was coming to Cal Poly, I wondered if he was going to stay at the fabulous Hussein-Baker Grand Martyr Hotel? In any event you can only imagine the disappointment when the faithful realized he wouldn’t be coming as he was filming in the ‘island paradise of Cuba.’

However, Cal Poly is in the news again!! The stars truly come out in the documentary “Indoctrinate U.”  The Documentary Channel will be showing “Indoctrinate U” next week as part of its “Controversy in America” series.

(All times Eastern U.S.) are:

Monday, October 27th : 09:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Tuesday, October 28th: Midnight – 01:30 AM (Starts after midnight Monday)

Saturday, November 1st: 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM

Sunday, November 2nd: 02:00 AM – 03:30 AM

Tuesday, November 4th: 03:00 AM – 04:30 AM

The Documentary Channel is available on satellite and many cable systems nationwide. Check your provider for channel information. The schedule is subject to change. For the most up-to-date list of air times, visit: http://tinyurl.com/indoctrinate-u-docu-chan

To find out more about “Indoctrinate U,” go to: http://indoctrinate-u.com/

So, here’s the Sheldon award for the worst college President is….

See the Documentary and be amazed!

Roger Freberg

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surprised to see that Cal Poly can actually do the right thing

Cal poly Faculty solving problems

It kind of tells you what type of control the nasties have on your county when an American, motherhood and apple pie  movie can not be viewed in San Luis Obispo County. Nope, you have to travel to adjoining Santa Barbara County to view an  American Carol  , destined to be a cult classic.

So, Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo has a lot of support to carry on their particular style of ‘education.’ For those who may not know, Cal Poly was the subject of a documentary  “Indoctrinate U.”  that roasted Cal Poly for their less than ‘tolerant’ ways. Freedom of speech was but one issue covered.

Now, this brings me to update the saga of a ‘seasoned’ Cal Poly professor who sent a widely distributed email to his class that implied if you were presented correct information and were smart enough then you might just get with it and vote for his guy for President. Now he is not alone at Cal Poly, but we pick on him because… besides being arrogant and physically unattractive … we have the complete set of emails. Well, there’s that!
After contacting the professor ( in the area of biology), receiving a sharp reply and rebuff , his dean ( of science) was contacted and reminded of the ethical sections of the American Association of University Professors ( a lefty organization) that advises professors that they should stick to their subject area. Obviously, for example, a Professor holding forth on some political interest of theirs, say, the Bush Doctrine in an English or Biology class is not falling within the guidelines.

Eventually the students were contacted by the professor with an apology. Personally, it wasn’t much of an apology, but then he probably couldn’t understand why McGovern lost because all his friends voted for him to.

So, to make things better, places like Cal Poly must be constantly watched.

Roger Freberg

I am surprised they actually did the right thing in this issue… much for them to learn.

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Having fun with cooking

how do we learn to cook?

I recieved an interesting email yesterday that got me to thinking a bit about how anyone learns anything. He ( it was a he) asked me how to learn to cook and I realized that this was not too different than asking someone how to begin learning to do anything. I began to think about the things I have taught; weight training, coaching, accounting, business, marketing and such. So, here are a few beginning steps  in the process:

1) Build yourself a cookbook library of books that interest you. If cookies are your thing, that could be a good place to start. Most children get very excited about cooking when it involves cookies or desserts. There is nothing more enjoyable than bringing a smile on a young child’s face… which was why Halloween was really invented… for big kids like me!
2) Find a few recipes that you wish to try and don’t fret if the first things you bake are less than perfect. A cake that falls can happen to anyone. All recipes are not equal, some have more ingredients, more expensive ingredients and greater time in baking and preparation. A rule of thumb is to stay with the more expensive recipes ( requiring butter for example) because even if the recipe isn’t perfect… it should still be very nice.

Most recipes are designed around price ceilings or time constraints… if you pay less attention to these two factors, then you and those  you cook for will be much happier. “30 meals in 30 minutes” tastes like no one cares.

3) Try some of the established recipes  and as they say,” it is your job to follow the recipe, it is the chef’s job to be creative!” Once you have an idea of what you like… then tweaking it to your particular taste is a given!

4) Put together some logical established recipes or those you have adapted. Soon you will have a signature dish that friends will enjoy and think of you… sometimes this is all the immortality we ever have. I remember fondly some of my Grandmother’s wonderful recipes.

5) Finally, after you have studied the various recipes, tried out a few… it may be fun to create on your own. The key is not to let failures get you down… some times there is no way to improve chipped beef. That’s life… move on to what you enjoy.

Have fun!

Roger

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Capt’n Rog Seafood Lasagna

Captain Rog Capt’n Rog be hearing such catterwalling and sputtering and grumbles about how he be not sharing some of his recipe secrets with ye. Barnacles and Bilge rats be saying the Capt’n is holding out on ye and leaving out key ingredients and steps in his recipes!

aye, it be sadly true.

Now , I be caught fair and square, so I be sharing some of my booty with you swabbies of the kitchen.
Me also being a seasoned sea Captain , it be only right that we talk about the best way to charter a proper course in the Captn’s own Seafood Lasagna. I hear tales it has become very popular in Hawaii by a sea wench whose exploits have commanded her a ship of her own. Me “Seafood Lasagna” has no fish swimming in it … it be only pure delight says I.

So, be me a merciful capt’n, I have put up a  few maps  to help with some of the more challenging obstacles ye may face along the way. These be the last friendly words ye may hear.

Under the surface, matey is where the treasure be. So, here’s a look before the sea of Mozzarella cheese is added!

Seafood Lasagna... the best there is!

Now, all you have to do is cover with cheese…. cook and enjoy!
Hope this helps!

Captn Rog