Gov. Perry talks sovereignty

April 13, 2009

Ankarlo is back and listen to what he had to say on why he was out for a few days last week and alot more other things too.

Ankarlo is back!

For those of you that have been following this show for a while, you will know that Ankarlo always has a story to tell.  He has had a million experiences in his life and last week had another one.  Ankarlo was knocked unconscious after a car accident on Wednesday.  He retold the story this morning during the show.  Of course, he brought his sense of humor with him and admitted to signing along to one of his favorite songs, Bohemian Rhapsody right before the accident.  I tried to warn him about that song.

We are all glad is he back on the air today, but more importantly we are glad he is healthy!  The entire Ankarlo team appreciates all your well wishes that you sent to him via this webpage, twitter and facebook. 

Old Glory At Sea

Old Glory, on the open seas, has always meant fairness, safety and protection. It has been with deep interest as the world as watched how our naval ships would react to a boatful of Somali pirates.  Those same pirates have kidnapped, killed and jettisoned away with millions in ransom money when other countries have been involved, but this time the thugs picked on a cargo ship flying our old red, white and blue.  No doubt the captain of one of the awaiting war ships will face some discipline, after all the kidnapped captain, 53-year-old freighter Capt. Richard Phillips was able to jump in the water and attempt a get away but by the time our military made a full ID he had be reclaimed. Folks, there should have been snipers who dared not blink an eye the first time but they got it right the second time around.  The Somali pirates aimed AK47s at Captain Philip’s head and that’s all she wrote.  Three terrorists were dead before they closed their eyes and the fourth threw his hands in the air.  And there was a great lesson learned.   Hijack, kidnap and attack other vessels and that’s one thing.  Mess with America and it’s the last story you’ll ever tell.

Ankarlo’s take is written for broadcast.  You can hear it here or live during Arizona’s Morning News at 6:20 on News/Talk 92.3 KTAR.

Baseball fans with no class

Last Wednesday afternoon I was able to attend a Diamondbacks game with the Ankarlo team and as I was there an inning had ended and one of the d-back players flung the ball into the crowd and I saw kids with their gloves ready to catch it,  as soon as it came upon them two adult males tried to grab it up and in doing so bumped some of the kids and caught the ball for their own. It was clearly for one of the kids and these two IDIOTS had thought they were funny and clever. I saw the disappointment in the kids faces and the anger in some of the other fans, and as I looked up at the jerk that took the ball and was about to say something but lucky for me I didn’t have to because the two men got an ear full from other people around them. The jerk with the ball just  smiled and showed everyone that he had the ball and just kept taunting the crowd that he was the IDIOT of the week. While he was doing this along came two older ladies, they went over to the IDIOT and said something to him that made him and his companion leave their seats. The IDIOT had a sour look on his face and just left, I wish I knew what was said but it didn’t matter at this point because they were leaving and the fans around them were clapping as they left.

I just don’t understand why people have to be such IDIOTS and not think about other people other then themselves. If it’s not in the ball park it could be on the freeway, a store , restaurant, ect. I had a great time with friends  and  kudos to the fans that spoke up and told the IDIOT that he was an IDIOT for doing what he did and hopefully he will think twice doing something like that again, but I doubt it.

Ankarlo in an Accident

Ankarlo was in a car accident yesterday.  He is doing well.  He driving home from yesterday’s DBacks game and was hit.  After a period of unconsciousness he awoke in the hospital.  They did a number of tests and determined Ankarlo was well enough to go home.  I spoke to him last night and he was in very good spirits.  Both the doctors and his wife told him not to work today.  How can you argue with that?  And his car was totalled.  Sad.  At least he is well though!

Ankarlo has been tweeting about this on his Twitter account.  You can follow it on this webpage or here.

Today my daughter turned 10

It’s a bittersweet moment for me.  I’m excited that  she’s entered the double digits and has a lot to look forward to come her teenage years…and yet…my heart is heavy with the thoughts of yesterday…

Ten years ago at 9:43 am and four hours of labor, she entered the world - all 7lbs 12 oz. of her.  Like any new mother, as soon as my eyes met hers, the love was instantaneous.  her tiny little hand grasped my finger and she fit so perfectly in my arms; at that very moment, nothing else in the world mattered.

I named her Mia Angelica.  I wanted a name that was short and sweet but exuded confidence and strong will.  After seeing the world renowned soccer player, Mia Hamm on T.V. I knew that was the name I wanted.

When we brought her home from the hospital, she had what seemed like a never-ending bout with colic.  There were many sleepless nights and endless tears (and that was just me).  I thought I was supposed to have one of those “perfect” babies that you see on T.V.-you know, those shiny, smiley babies that never cry.  I was in for such a rude awakending.  She hated sleeping in her crib, always wanted to be held and insisted on falling asleep on my chest every time.

Mia hated to be away from me.  I could not leave the room without her wailing like someone was pulling her toenails out with a pair of rusty pliers.  She always wanted to be carried and had to have me at arm’s length at all times.  I thought this phase would never end and that I would forever be joined at the hip with her.

But as time went on, she started to need me less and less…

She no longer needs me to kiss her goodbye when I drop her off at school in the monring (that just doesn’t happen in the 4th grade).  She pours her own milk in her cereal bowl.  She showers and gets ready for school by herself.  When she talks with her best friend, Jade on the phone, she leaves the room.  She doesn’t need me to hold her hand anymore when crossing the street.  She closes the bathroom door now and can tie her own ponytail.  She has her own opinions…her own thoughts…her own dreams.  What happened to that little hand that grabbed my finger so tightly 10 years ago?

All this time, she had been letting go; without me noticing, she slowly unleashed her grip from my finger and also…my life.

Independence replaced me.

MIA  TURNED 10

As I sit here tonight watching her sleep, I can’t help but feel sad.  My little girl is growing up.  Her little round face has metamorphasized overnight right in front of me.  Her long body frame and her size 5 narrow feet show all the sign s of a beauty in the making.  I no longer see the chubby, fat toes of a toddler or the sticky mouth of a first grader.

I wipe away my “happy tears” and ben dwon to feel her cheek and kiss her forehead…

and out of nowhere…

she reaches for my finger

and holds tight…

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SANDRA GUADARRAMA-BAUMUNK is the mother of two little girls and through the urging of family and friends, has written about the comical life and times of parenting her children along with the issues that the modern day mom faces.  She is currently working on a book to bring the memoirs of her blog to life: thenotsoperfectmom.com.  She lives with her daughters and husband in Maricopa, AZ. 

thenotsoperfectmom.com

April 8, 2009

Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Ankarlo gives away DBacks tickets via his Twitter account.  Join in on the fun.

Also, Ankarlo talks to Ann Malone.  She is one woman trying to make a difference in her community.  We can all learn from her to take back our communities.  Isn’t that right Rev. Al Sharpton?

Barney Vs. College Student

Is it me or is Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) a little out of bounds attacking this student?

April 7, 2009

Today on Ankarlo Mornings:  President Obama said yesterday we are not at war with Islam.  Ankarlo says that might be true, but most terrorism around the world is attached to some form of Islam.  So, let’s be real.

Mayor Phil Gordon appears on the show today.  Ankarlo asks him why he went to Washington to get Sheriff Arpaio fired.  Gordon says he didn’t.

Also today, education cuts causing teachers to lose their jobs in Mesa and Gilbert and we are entering the era of the subprime family.

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