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July 19, 2022.
1. Recently helped a pro se section 8 Housing recipient win his case in Bexar County Court. He was being harassed based on his gay sexual preference.
2. Also helped a female section 8 Housing recipient win a case where she was being sexually harassed by Landlord.
3. My wife and mom are not doing well health wise. Count your blessings stay healthy.
September 26, 2021.
Updated profile. See complete School Story entry below.
September 26, 2021;
When you read my past posts you could surmise I'm a narcissistic self-absorbed persona.You would be partially correct. Back in 1969 I projected a cool exterior and not bad posterior. However, beneath the sterling veneer was an unclear dude who often was rude, lewd, and anything but shrewd. I was a shy guy with sass and again a nice ass😆 That then shy guy was misunderstood in the Paramus 'hood.
Fast forward 52 years later and I write this admission...I'm still bad at cooking in the kitchen. Admittedly, I'm content. I can pay the monthly rent and blessings are heaven sent.
Regards,
Kenny
USAF, Major
Attorney at Law
Juris Doctor
Master of Health Care Administration , MHA
Master of Public Administration, MPA
Board Certified Health Care Administration
2 Black Belts. One earned in Pusan, Korea; additional martial arts training in Filipino Arnis-Escrima, Cebu, Phillipines.
Note: I also provide lead singing at Sunday Revival Meetings be throughout America
Prior zany entries below.
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October 20, 2018. Today is be nice to all day.
Actually, I will be nice to everyone including my girlfriend. Just yesterday, she advised that she was bored. "Let's travel to somewhere exotic and unexplored, I'm Solomon bored!"
I retorted, "Somewhere unexplored? Try the kitchen. And, while visiting...make me a sandwich!"
Ken hits snare drum!
Source: Henny Youngman
May 5, 2018
I read this interesting statement on this website (paramusspartans.net) that you're currently reading my comments from, to wit;
"From what I heard, everyone had a good time. It was someone's great idea to include elementary school group pictures along with the PHS group shot."
My response to the alleged "great idea"?
I guess the originator of the great idea to suddenly have hroip elementary school pictures contained at a high school reunion, establish special subgroups of those "special" 1968 Paramus High School alumni who are also so special to have had the opportunity to attend the special elementary school system in Paramus, while simultaneously excluding other 1968
Paramus High School students who unfortunately did not attend those special Paramus School District subgroups of special elementary schools?
My opinion= so did the dolt who came up with this great idea to have pictures and group differentiation of those Paramus Elementary Subgroups forget about those deemed lesser (by virtue of exclusion) who had the sole misfortune of living somewhere else while in elementary school, sit on their hands and in a lonesome corner of the Paramus High School Reunion
while this bad idea took place?
This b.s., is similar to the clique mentality of high school where invariably some Paramus High School students(s) was left out of the respective clique (e.g., the infamous "F" troop).
Did the group think mentality originator consider taking a group picture of those sordid and omitted Paramus High School students, class of 1968, who may have been slighted because they attended St. Elizabeth's Parish during their elementary school years...or attended an elementary school not in the Paramus School District?
Now you're going to advise me that my plans to attend the 1968 Paramus High School reunion should not be abandoned. Guess I should sit in a corner when the dolt who came up with this insipid group think idea will take similar group elementary pictures?
Think again, lemmings.
Above comments stated with clarity, lucid thought, forward thinking, and abandonment of any clique mentality that has the impact and chilling effect of excluded other classes of people.
Ya feel me?
Big Ken "I abhor group think mentality" McDonough
USAF, Major
Attorney at Law
Juris Doctor, MHA, MPA
Board Certified Hospital Administrator
May 4, 2018.
Attn: Ken Tashian
Subject: I come from an alien elementary school upbringing.
Mr. Tashian:
First, excellent work and coverage of the class of 1968 reunion. I noted the specific categorization of various groups who attended respective elementary schools in the Paramus School District, e.g., Parkview, Farview, Nearview, and Noview, and so forth.
I'm hurt and emotionally distraught that you excluded other students who came from other elementary schools not located in the Paramus denizens. For example my early formative and cognitive years were spent at St. Elizabeth's Parish School, Ozone Park, Queens, New York. There, I was terrorized and beaten by various Catholic Nuns. Then I spent a few years at P. S. 64, Queens, New York. I lived in Mafia Central neighborhood. A blackboard jungle.
Second, I guess for the Class of 1969 Reunion, I will be summarily excluded from the various elementary school cliques, as I was excluded from "F" troop, an infamous misogynist high school pal group...which, in my opinion, explains why some chump who had zero basketball skills started over me in 1969. He was a certified member of "F" troop. No bitterness in the latter statement.
Third, consider establishing an "Outsider" group. Then us socially isolated people's from New York or other states who transferred into Paramus High School, will forget the pains of not being part of the then "in" crowd.
Above stated with a modicum of levity and bemused opinion.
Peace, bro.
Big Ken McDonough
Class and occasional ass from 1969
Juris Doctor, Master of Public Administration, Master of Hospital Administration
Attorney at Law
Board Certified Health Care Administrator
USAF, Major (retired)
World Traveler, Bars Emptied, Pigs Neutered, Occasional hero;
I also lead revival meetings on Sundays
The boss with the hot sauce
July 20, 2017. Just received the information below outlined in the virus free link. Rockland Community College was the start of my subsequent success. If you told me in 1969 that I would accomplish even one half of the success mentioned in the stated link, I would have thought you were a loon. Funny thing. There are those whom I thought would be successful and they were. Then there were those high school classmates who had "the right stuff" but never ascended to their potential. Or maybe their current status is considered a success by those classmates. Who am I to judge? So, I don't judge.
Peace, out!
From Rockland College, Suffern, N.Y.
"Mr. McDonough,
Tzipora asked me to let you know that your profile is now on our website:"
http://www.sunyrockland.edu/alumni-friends/success-stories/public-service-law/ken-mcdonough
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July 18, 2017. Thoughts for today. A lovely Summers day in the Southtwest. I now realize how blessed I am. I own a lovely home on nice ranch acerage; i have a a sense of fulfillment in my career goals and accomplishments; i enjoyed learning from past mistakes; getting over lost lovers and friends. The places I have been, the world travel, and finally knowing who I really am. It's all good, baby!I made the right financial investments, live comfortably, and don't have to worry about financial woes.
My crisis in life occurred at a youthful age. Hence, I had initial set backs and disappointments
at 17, then 23, and 25 years of age. I learned to problem solve on life issues. While I'm still learning new ways to problem solve, I'm blessed that my major life disappointments occurred in "the days of my youth." Thereafter, I was able to cope with subsequent issues, and never experienced a mid-life crisis...although I purchased my first Harley Motorcycle in my late 40's. Yes, I'm blessed.
Someone's been watching over me. That someone got me through near death experiences, lovers who were devious, and provided me with the ability to sift the sense from the nonsense.
I'm still left with a sarcastic skeptic attitude, but it has become less aggressive and more manageable. It keeps the "edge on." I've flirted with 911 disasters, been in third world countries, been shot at, stabbed, and once left for dead. But, I arose from the ashes to become the self -absorbed, partial ego maniac I now emulate. Ya know, I like my style and my profile.
Yes, I lost a few steps, but on occasion there can be a hep in my step, and a glide in my stride.I try to stay cool, but often act the fool. Yep, I like me. I like you. I can still do the boogaloo.
I leave you with my silly ass grin and my paragraphs we're not written when imbibed on gin. I gave up the drink two years ago when I found a cantankerous bovine female in my bed...and I could not recall what bar or juke joint I met her in. She left me for the drummer and I'll never solve that mystery.
I know what you think (after you read this alarming self introspective drivel), but I'm no longer a rat fink!
Peace, out.
Kool but still Kooky Ken
Class of 1969...still doing fine-- like a well preserved glass of vintage wine!
October 18, 2016. This Presidential election is giving my one remaining nerve hunch back.
August 18, 2016. Rockland Community College (RCC), Suffern, New York, printed an article about me in their Scene Magazine (Alumni Magazine) in their Summer 2016 edition. The article, for the most part, captures my career and where I've been from 1970 to the present.
Please see the virus free link below. If not interested, I understand. I'm a boring guy! Peace, Y'all.
Ken McDonough
An ass in the PHS Class of 1969.
P. S. I know I stink, but here is the referenced RCC link. Warning: Continue at your own peril:
https://www.joomag.com/magazine/scene-summer-2016/0571703001468342084/p8?short
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April 26, 2016 -- Attn: Ken Tashian, Editor, Paramus Spartans:
Please consider forwarding my response below to your recent comments on Coach Bauer's passing, to your usual PHS audience. I forward my comments while in an upbeat mood, sans any personal enmity.
Mr. Tashian, I concur with your statement ,"...However, good coaches do more than teach you how to play a game or hone skills. They play a significant role in developing character, values, and set one's moral compass in the right direction. Charlie Bauer was one of the good coaches who had a lifelong influence in many dimensions of my live. He will be missed..."
My response to your wise words. Coach Bauer was the type of coach who successfully guided you. Luckily, he had a positive impact on your life. He will be missed. You should dismiss the pundits who criticize your thoughtful comments. You should rejoice in expressing the joy and positive character values Coach Bauer imparted to you and other young men. Express your comments as often as you want.
I write this response because there are coaches who were not suited for their respective coaching roles, in my respectful opinion. Or certain Coaches did not understand their important roles in helping to develop young men or women for future life endeavors. I reference one PHS coach who apparently had negative impacts on other young men and me--in my opinion. Edited. KM.
Meanwhile, I'm happy that you honor Coach Bauer. The type of role model I wish I would have had back in 1967 through 1969. The type of coach who did take the time to provide leadership qualities for your future life endeavors.RIP Coach Bauer.
The foregoing stated with respect.
Respectfully,
Ken McDonough,
PHS Class of 1969
USAF, Major (Retired)
Attorney at Law (Retired)
Juris Doctor, Master of Health Care
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February 21, 2016 - alas, a new year is upon us. How many days in February? What was that month rhyme? 30 days in....blah, blah! Hugs, Kenny sends!
May 12, 2015 -- Decided to "come clean" and upload and place my ugly "mug" in the "Master Photo" section of my profile. However, I still dig the "Pimp" photo (which is not really me). Peace, out!
May 7, 2015 -- Update: I've just started to Crochet! They call it "Happy Hooking?" So liberating! So invigorating! Peace, out
Big Ken is still swinging and singing (the latter endeavor primarily in the shower). Military career spans 25 plus years. Embroiled in a second Federal Government career = ten plus years. Career paths include, but are not limited to, Attorney, Health Care Administrator, Government Contractor, Bowery Bum Windshield Detail-er, Bat Guano Inspector for the Department of Agriculture, Caretaker for Howard Hughes, Junk Yard Referral Specialist, Occasional Hero, World Traveler, Adventurer, and avid Storyteller. I acquired three (3) Advanced degrees, two (2) undergraduate degrees, and a Mule Skinner's license = not bad for a dense Paramus High School student with a combined 333 SAT score. I have numerous hobbies coupled with macabre interests. This "combo" includes (but is not limited to) classic cars, spy camera repair, Street Thuggery Prevention Techniques, and Bad Legal Advice Lobbyist Principles.
But wait, there's more. If you made it this far reading my spectacular achievements, wait until you read the following side jobs I also did, re: Fly Swatters and Racing Forms Specialist; Lawn Mower Parts Inventory Specialist for Dear John; Used Hospital Equipment Logistician, and Montgomery Wards Closing Store Down Analyst.
For even more breathtaking accomplishments consider taking a sojourn down to my profiles in Classmates.com, Ugly Face Nook dot Com, and of course the infamous Facebook.
Addendum:
l also hold court in Traffic Court...err I mean Facebook.
Summary: I'm often imitated, but not quite yet duplicated. Peace, out!
