My World in Pictures – Nature at Her Best

Welcome to My World in Pictures.

This is the first installment of many in this series. I will publish photos I have taken at various locations here for the world to enjoy.

Nature at Her Best

These pictures may be downloaded, however you MUST specify copyright information (i.e. Author/Photographer: Joseph R. Mays or Copyright 2008 Joseph R. Mays.

Thank you and enjoy.

Joseph R. Mays

WARNING – Avoid the Lottery Scam

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I want to warn people about a scam where someone sends you a letter with a check stating that you have won a lottery. The letter states that you must send them money via Moneygram to pay for your sales taxes since you live outside of Canada. They say that you have a won a large amount ($450,000 in this case) and that taxes you have to pay have already been deducted from your winnings. You must then send them a portion of that money for them to “take care of it”.

They use REAL banking institutions (names and addresses). They have even gone so far as to use an actual bank with LEGITIMATE routing numbers on the check. DO NOT send them any money. Don’t fall for it. I know we are in desperate times now with the economy and they are preying upon that with no mercy.

Throw it all away or report it to the authorities [(FBI)/(US Postal Inspectors)]. Your choice.

Yours in safety and success,

Joseph R. Mays
Concerned World Citizen

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Hats off to Construction Workers – They Build Our World

Do you seeth with anger when you are jammed up in traffic at or near a construction site? Come on, we know a lot of you do. Some projects create serious delays. However, that sacrifice in time usually ends up as an improvement in traffic safety and convenience for you. A bigger, wider bridge to accommodate more traffic and decrease your commute; a safer transition lane or improvements to cut down on pedestrian fatalities. In addition, it is a sacrifice in millions of man-hours given by hundreds of thousands of construction workers all throughout the world. They endure heat, cold, rain, snow and even earthquakes in some cases. Some end up losing their lives or become injured due to safety issues or a careless driver who fails to obey the posted speed through a construction safety zone. They put those up for a reason. It is not worth taking away someone’s mother or father because you can’t slow down for say five miles or even 1,000 ft. A life gone is never coming back. Try explaining that to their daughter, son or wife. Slow down and enjoy life for that short sacrifice in time so that others may do the same.

Appreciate the work that construction workers do and as the signs say up north “Give ‘em a Brake”. Let’s work together to make construction a benefical experience for us all.

We reap the benefits of construction projects every day. The electricity that comes through buried underground lines. The water lines that provide the water that you drink so freely as well as the Interstate System that you use to go on vacation each year. They all came about with some hard work from construction workers. The next time you see a construction worker, wave and let them know that you appreciate what they are doing.

Thanks,

Joseph R. Mays
Concerned World Citizen

Thank You – A Tribute to Our Armed Forces (USA)

Hello. I just wanted to take a moment out of my day to let our men and women in the United States Armed Forces know that I appreciate their service to this country. It is a noble gesture of which I am already familiar with being a former Marine myself. I really appreciate your dedication to God, family and country.

Thank you for your sacrifices past, present and future.

For those of you that serve in a foreign country and don’t really have anyone here (stateside) to turn to, please know that there are plenty of people back here that care for and love you. Please stick it out as best as you can. Check out the local USO or call to get in touch with someone from that organization to give you the help and support you need. Pray to God the Father Almighty to bring you home safely. I proclaim your safety with the power of Psalm 91. May you find yourself home safe in the arms of your mother country (The USA) soon. May you be able to have fun and enjoy time with your families.

Freedom isn't FREE, just ask Any Soldier.

War is not beautiful and leaves permanent scars that can be smoothed over, but never undone. Please be sure to address any issues with the appropriate facilities to ensure that your mental health as well as your physical health is in order so that you may live full and productive lives. Again, I appreciate your sacrifice to keep our country FREE. I will NEVER take that right for granted.

God Bless all of you. I too speak the words that are best described by country singer Lee Greenwood in his song. “I am proud to be a American, where at least I know I ‘m free…”.

Come home safe, come home free. We look forward to your safe returns.

Sincerely,

Joseph R. Mays
Former US Marine
1982-1990
“Semper Fidelis”