tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post4424129626106170780..comments2023-04-08T06:06:13.055-07:00Comments on Notes from the Pens: Unauthorized HappinessAya Katzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07830585801297506770noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post-54928570223962694112014-08-28T14:23:33.200-07:002014-08-28T14:23:33.200-07:00The old adage, "the road to hell is paved wit...The old adage, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions", is so true. I sometimes wonder about the intelligence levels of government employees. Seriously. I worked for them for a few years and the laziness in our govt. is maddening.Nikkis Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04900207220789667368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post-38373948646081951112014-08-25T19:57:30.328-07:002014-08-25T19:57:30.328-07:00Thanks, Kathy. I think we are all dealing with gov...Thanks, Kathy. I think we are all dealing with government created messes, in so many areas of life. Your example with the milkweed was just perfect for the point I needed to make. The sad fact is that without even trying to hinder or thwart us in our efforts, the unintended consequences of government interventions are enormous.Aya Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830585801297506770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post-72552938864900853132014-08-25T15:27:20.918-07:002014-08-25T15:27:20.918-07:00Aya, thank you for including a link to my blog pos...Aya, thank you for including a link to my blog post! I had no idea that Bow is an 'unofficial' chimpanzee and is not allowed to meet with the 'official' chimpanzees. Oh, the government and their stupid, stupid rules and "one size fits all" mindset. <br />But now I understand why you want to avoid any strings that may attach you to the government. Wow! What a myriad of hurdles and messes that would cause! <br />Love your title of the post. It's very fitting. It's a shame that you and Bow are likely to accomplish so much, yet can't get funding help due to the ignorant regulations that were probably written by some idiot who had no idea about the subject matter.Nikkis Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04900207220789667368noreply@blogger.com