Arizona Republican State Senator Russell Pearce was notified Friday that over 7,000 signatures had been received by the Secretary of State's office to force a recall election for his seat. Senator Pearce, who wrote Arizona's controversial immigration law, has five days to quit his office or file as a candidate for the November election.  Pearce will not resign.

The Arizona immigration law, SB1070, or "papers please" as it has become know, was the catalyst behind the recall effort by a citizens group called Citizens for a Better Arizona.

Pearce has the lofty position of the first ever state senate president to be recalled in Arizona State history.  Too bad - So sad!!!

I don't care what anybody says, Chuckie!
Nakey is good!
Nakey is free!
Nakey is ... nakey!

You tell 'em!!!!

Its becoming more apparent to me that the worst part of getting older is not losing your hair, or getting wrinkles. Its not about having high blood pressure or an enlarged prostate. Its not about getting dizzy when you stand up too fast, not being able to hear the TV so well anymore, or even the side effects of taking Prozac for depression and anxiety. (or its damnable side effects)

Nope. I've come to the conclusion this week that the worst part of getting older is having your loved ones, friends and/or former co-workers up and dying on you.

Steve Cook was a good guy.  Steve - enjoy your journey where ever it may take you.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Richard Starkey, aka Ringo Starr, who turns 71 years old today. Ringo has been married twice and has three sons and several grand children. His oldest son Zak is also a drummer.

Saturday morning I rode my bike from Yorba Park to the beach and met Karen there. Being the 4th of July weekend, the bike trail and beach were quite crowded. Still had a nice ride.