Sunday, May 22, 2011
SANDRA'S CENTS: MY COUNTRY
SANDRA'S CENTS: MY COUNTRY: "I was born and raised in a country that was more concerned with the health and well being of it's people than it was with money. A country ..."
MY COUNTRY
I was born and raised in a country that was more concerned with the health and well being of it's people than it was with money.
A country that set and maintained high standards of conduct when dealing with
our own and those of another country.
A country that could be counted on to help and guide others around the world,
As a lighthouse guided ships in the night.
A country that held itself with dignity and earned it's respect,
No matter the circumstances under which it was found to be in.
We,as a country were an example of just law and the international keeper of
freedoms.
We were the beacon of goodwill and all other nations saw in us the highest
example of morality.
Today however,I find myself living in a country where money can buy anything-
Even when human life is at stake.
A country where greed is all too abundant.
A country whose conduct has not only been questioned on numerous
occasions throughout time but, whose conduct has been shown to be deceitful
and in the words of our military,unbecoming.
The worst can only be described as sadistic.(secret experiments on our own-
for one example)
A country whose guiding light has been found to be misleading.
A light that no longer beckons so much as it blinds.
A country that forgot dignity and does not so much earn it's respect
as it demands it.---Much like the dictatorships of other nations we claim to
despise.
A country that claims to condemn terrorists and the actions there of.
Yet,before my eyes there on t.v was our own,dumping the dead body of
a terrorist into the sea for everyone around the world to view.It was'nt enough
he was dead.
-And then the dancing and/or celebrating on camera---much like terrorists do
after taking a hostage........not only owning the deed but then making a video
to document what happens next----sometimes,exploiting the body to the world
before "dumping" it.
A country that crossed a line and let the world see it.Morality clearly not
present...........A "Do as I say,not as I do" type of thing.
A countrys goodwill and freedoms going to the highest bidder,
As the land inside it's borders.
The country I was born in and raised in,
The country I find myself living in today,
are infact,one in the same.
The difference being that one is the ideals of the young
(which I now keep in my heart)
The other is the reality in which I live, that comes with years.
As with fairytales,I could'nt keep my eyes closed forever.
I love my country.I am grateful to have been fortunate enough to be
a born citizen.However,it saddens me to know that what is TRULY
important and what is deemed as important,are often two different things.
Somewhere,back in our country's history,it was decided that "WE THE PEOPLE"
meant only a "select" group.
Somewhere.....................WE lost our way.
A country that set and maintained high standards of conduct when dealing with
our own and those of another country.
A country that could be counted on to help and guide others around the world,
As a lighthouse guided ships in the night.
A country that held itself with dignity and earned it's respect,
No matter the circumstances under which it was found to be in.
We,as a country were an example of just law and the international keeper of
freedoms.
We were the beacon of goodwill and all other nations saw in us the highest
example of morality.
Today however,I find myself living in a country where money can buy anything-
Even when human life is at stake.
A country where greed is all too abundant.
A country whose conduct has not only been questioned on numerous
occasions throughout time but, whose conduct has been shown to be deceitful
and in the words of our military,unbecoming.
The worst can only be described as sadistic.(secret experiments on our own-
for one example)
A country whose guiding light has been found to be misleading.
A light that no longer beckons so much as it blinds.
A country that forgot dignity and does not so much earn it's respect
as it demands it.---Much like the dictatorships of other nations we claim to
despise.
A country that claims to condemn terrorists and the actions there of.
Yet,before my eyes there on t.v was our own,dumping the dead body of
a terrorist into the sea for everyone around the world to view.It was'nt enough
he was dead.
-And then the dancing and/or celebrating on camera---much like terrorists do
after taking a hostage........not only owning the deed but then making a video
to document what happens next----sometimes,exploiting the body to the world
before "dumping" it.
A country that crossed a line and let the world see it.Morality clearly not
present...........A "Do as I say,not as I do" type of thing.
A countrys goodwill and freedoms going to the highest bidder,
As the land inside it's borders.
The country I was born in and raised in,
The country I find myself living in today,
are infact,one in the same.
The difference being that one is the ideals of the young
(which I now keep in my heart)
The other is the reality in which I live, that comes with years.
As with fairytales,I could'nt keep my eyes closed forever.
I love my country.I am grateful to have been fortunate enough to be
a born citizen.However,it saddens me to know that what is TRULY
important and what is deemed as important,are often two different things.
Somewhere,back in our country's history,it was decided that "WE THE PEOPLE"
meant only a "select" group.
Somewhere.....................WE lost our way.
Monday, May 16, 2011
SANDRA'S CENTS: FOOTBALL......IT IS WHAT IT IS
SANDRA'S CENTS: FOOTBALL......IT IS WHAT IT IS: "I've been a football fan since I was born--raised on it,And while I had always been a packer backer,I realized the game had changed when BRE..."
FOOTBALL......IT IS WHAT IT IS
I've been a football fan since I was born--raised on it,And while I had always been a packer backer,I realized the game had changed when BRETT FAVRE stepped on the field.Brett brought enthusiasm and excitement to football that no other player had---NOT like Brett!
So when Brett no longer had a team with the Green bay Packers,but STILL wanted
to play (turning down millions to quit) It confirmed his love of the game like
no other.I,who LOVED watching him,would STILL watch and root for him
no matter what color his jersey was.
Brett Favre is a LEGEND of football......and if you're REALLY a football fan,
YOU KNOW IT!
Brett deserves to be honored as the football player he was---Nothing else matters.
Nothing should delay or stand in the way of giving the man his due for
his accomplishments in football.
.......And just think for a moment--If you were to judge AND eliminate a player
for his conduct on AND OFF the field,
DO YOU REALLY THINK WE'D HAVE AS MANY PLAYERS IN THE HALL OF FAME
OR AS MANY TEAMS AS WE DO?...........REALLY?
You'd be shocked to discover football players ,like anyone else ,DO NOT
pledge to be perfect enough to wear "angels wings" and there's NO provision
in their contracts for such. THEY ARE PAID TO PLAY FOOTBALL.
Let's see........
Atleast,a third of the NFL players would be eliminated because of DWI'S
Another 1/4 for drug use
Then you have the wife beaters,the sexual assaulters,the adulterers,
players with lewd or lashivious behavior,disorderly conduct,players
with speeding and/or parking tickets,players whom don't pay child support,
and yet more for fighting.
Players whom use God's name in vain and one's whom don't call mom.
YOU get my drift.
You'd see what you'd be eliminating?
There goes the NFL!
NFL ,in case you forgot,stands for NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOT National Football of the Perfectly Divine League!
FOOTBALL PLAYERS ARE AS HUMAN AS WE ALL ARE..........
AND HUMANS MAKE MISTAKES.......some worse than others but mistakes.
The fact is,you can pick apart anyone,in any sport,in any household etc...
BUT,football is STILL football AND I KNOW FOOTBALL!
I've seen players come and go in the 5 decades I've lived.
There has only been ONE BRETT FAVRE when it comes to the game.
I will miss him and to be honest,don't know how anyone else can possibly
fill the void that he left when he walked off the field for the last time.
Yes,Football is what it is .............and Brett favre is too!
So when Brett no longer had a team with the Green bay Packers,but STILL wanted
to play (turning down millions to quit) It confirmed his love of the game like
no other.I,who LOVED watching him,would STILL watch and root for him
no matter what color his jersey was.
Brett Favre is a LEGEND of football......and if you're REALLY a football fan,
YOU KNOW IT!
Brett deserves to be honored as the football player he was---Nothing else matters.
Nothing should delay or stand in the way of giving the man his due for
his accomplishments in football.
.......And just think for a moment--If you were to judge AND eliminate a player
for his conduct on AND OFF the field,
DO YOU REALLY THINK WE'D HAVE AS MANY PLAYERS IN THE HALL OF FAME
OR AS MANY TEAMS AS WE DO?...........REALLY?
You'd be shocked to discover football players ,like anyone else ,DO NOT
pledge to be perfect enough to wear "angels wings" and there's NO provision
in their contracts for such. THEY ARE PAID TO PLAY FOOTBALL.
Let's see........
Atleast,a third of the NFL players would be eliminated because of DWI'S
Another 1/4 for drug use
Then you have the wife beaters,the sexual assaulters,the adulterers,
players with lewd or lashivious behavior,disorderly conduct,players
with speeding and/or parking tickets,players whom don't pay child support,
and yet more for fighting.
Players whom use God's name in vain and one's whom don't call mom.
YOU get my drift.
You'd see what you'd be eliminating?
There goes the NFL!
NFL ,in case you forgot,stands for NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOT National Football of the Perfectly Divine League!
FOOTBALL PLAYERS ARE AS HUMAN AS WE ALL ARE..........
AND HUMANS MAKE MISTAKES.......some worse than others but mistakes.
The fact is,you can pick apart anyone,in any sport,in any household etc...
BUT,football is STILL football AND I KNOW FOOTBALL!
I've seen players come and go in the 5 decades I've lived.
There has only been ONE BRETT FAVRE when it comes to the game.
I will miss him and to be honest,don't know how anyone else can possibly
fill the void that he left when he walked off the field for the last time.
Yes,Football is what it is .............and Brett favre is too!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
A MOM'S BLESSINGS
Being a Mom takes common sense and like a scientist, some trial and error.. My 5 (yes 5,thank-you very much) children taught me just as much as I taught them--and when the rules of common sense go out the window,you stay strong and unmoved -(NOT THAT THERE WERE'NT MOMENTS OF PURE LUNACY!) I prayed ALOT ..A Mom does'nt strive for popularity- A Mom works not for the good of herself but for the good of her children-Always.........NOONE on this Earth comes before her children. As a Mom,making mistakes ,although a human thing to do,is frustrating , a MOTHER KNOWS WHEN SHE GOOFS! The goal then is to go into salvage mode and learn from the one's you make but still, try and make as few as possible.When the world says "YES" but Mom says "NO" ........usually,Mom
knows best. My children are grown but still,here I am their Mother.........And .It's the greatest thing when your children say, "I was listening Mom even when you thought I was'nt.......I remember" or " Mom ,when you tell me something,I know I should listen,you are always right."....or "You know everything" I've heard them all and watching them now.......WORTH EVERYTHING AND MORE!
I LOVE YOU KIDS.......YOU are 5 of the BEST reasons for MOTHER'S DAY!!!!......AND TO MY own MOTHER .....I UNDERSTAND FROM WHAT YOU ALONE TAUGHT ME AND I TO WAS LISTENING.........I LOVE YOU MOM.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
TRADITION
With Easter only a week away,I've been busy.Our 5 children ,spouses,boyfhiends and 4 grandchildren will be coming for Easter dinner. Although,our children range in age from 31 - 19--they still get a Easter basket
of sorts.It may not be toy or candy laden these days,but I do get each of them something special as a frame
a wall plaque ect.and include some hersheys kisses.I might also put in some of my homebaked muffins they
love for each of them.-Whatever finds it's way into their "basket",is put there out of love.After all,my kids are still my kids,-regardless of age.
I also make "baskets" for my parents and husbands mom - all together 12 "baskets" had to be made.
So when we gather to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and enjoy a traditional Easter dinner,the
Easter "baskets" will appear as they always have,at my house too.
WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE AND BLESSED EASTER!
.....Sandra
of sorts.It may not be toy or candy laden these days,but I do get each of them something special as a frame
a wall plaque ect.and include some hersheys kisses.I might also put in some of my homebaked muffins they
love for each of them.-Whatever finds it's way into their "basket",is put there out of love.After all,my kids are still my kids,-regardless of age.
I also make "baskets" for my parents and husbands mom - all together 12 "baskets" had to be made.
So when we gather to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and enjoy a traditional Easter dinner,the
Easter "baskets" will appear as they always have,at my house too.
WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE AND BLESSED EASTER!
.....Sandra
Monday, April 4, 2011
LATER
(I first want to make it clear,I feel for the people of Japan,for the devastation and loss they have suffered due to the quake and tsunami.)
Now though,I need to sound off on the nuclear mess that has come to light.I am disgusted that when these plants are built,there is little or no thought to safety and procedures BEFORE something like what has happened happens!Either people decided NOTHING was ever going to happen or They looked at it as a
"WORRY ABOUT IT LATER" thing.
I heard this morning that RADIOACTIVE WATER ,A 100x the safe concentration, is going to be DUMPED in the ocean to" make room" for even HIGHER RADIOACTIVE WASTE.
It is no threat to humans......REALLY? Studies have been done? WHAT ABOUT THE ANIMALS?
NO mention of them what so ever.......
And if they need to "MAKE ROOM" for even higher radioactive waste now,Is there going to be MORE
LATER??.........If so,is this to going to be DUMPED in the ocean to "make room" for even WORSE waste?...........HAS ANY THOUGHT BEEN GIVEN?
OUR Planet is SUFFERING from human DUMPING of ALL kinds---HOW MUCH
DUMPING
IS EVER GOING TO BE ENOUGH---
ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD CAN'T REPLACE ANY ONE LIFE ONCE IT HAS GONE....
EACH AND EVERYONE OF US IS PART OF ALL LIFE AND ALL LIFE IS PART OF US
ON THIS PLANET..............
DOES ANYONE REALLY CARE THAT WE ARE KILLING OFF WHAT WE SHOULD BE SAVING....OR ARE THEY THINKING ...LATER? and...
WHEN EXACTLY IS "LATER"?
Now though,I need to sound off on the nuclear mess that has come to light.I am disgusted that when these plants are built,there is little or no thought to safety and procedures BEFORE something like what has happened happens!Either people decided NOTHING was ever going to happen or They looked at it as a
"WORRY ABOUT IT LATER" thing.
I heard this morning that RADIOACTIVE WATER ,A 100x the safe concentration, is going to be DUMPED in the ocean to" make room" for even HIGHER RADIOACTIVE WASTE.
It is no threat to humans......REALLY? Studies have been done? WHAT ABOUT THE ANIMALS?
NO mention of them what so ever.......
And if they need to "MAKE ROOM" for even higher radioactive waste now,Is there going to be MORE
LATER??.........If so,is this to going to be DUMPED in the ocean to "make room" for even WORSE waste?...........HAS ANY THOUGHT BEEN GIVEN?
OUR Planet is SUFFERING from human DUMPING of ALL kinds---HOW MUCH
DUMPING
IS EVER GOING TO BE ENOUGH---
ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD CAN'T REPLACE ANY ONE LIFE ONCE IT HAS GONE....
EACH AND EVERYONE OF US IS PART OF ALL LIFE AND ALL LIFE IS PART OF US
ON THIS PLANET..............
DOES ANYONE REALLY CARE THAT WE ARE KILLING OFF WHAT WE SHOULD BE SAVING....OR ARE THEY THINKING ...LATER? and...
WHEN EXACTLY IS "LATER"?
Thursday, March 31, 2011
WOMEN 101
I don't know about other women but,I'm sick of men claiming they don't know what we,women want--that we never tell them.We Do tell them,It's just that THEY DON'T listen!For instance: We'll tell our men to pick up an item for us at the store.....Even write it down-specific brand and all(if required) Chances are they"ll come home and tell us "I could'nt find it,So I got you this instead"
Now apparently,YOU don't read neither,because if you did,YOU would see WE DID'NT list an alternate.
(never mind,we may think you've overlooked it or did'nt look hard enough) WHATEVER,-We did'nt want
"THIS". So now YOU'VE MADE us upset because " THIS" is something WE'LL have to take back--If you
have the receipt--If Not-WE'LL have to throw or give "THIS" away.-Costing us twice the amount of money
when WE pick up the right item.We might also feel guilt for not being able to use "THIS" that YOU brought home.I know I don't like money going down the toilet. WE GET REALLY UPSET when YOU tell us
"Better than nothing".......THINK AGAIN,EINSTEIN!
RULE # 1-READ (exactly as written) If you don't have a list,it's usually because YOU tell us "I'LL
REMEMBER"
RULE #2--REMEMBER..........If you do come home saying "I could'nt find it" or "I forgot"
DON'T BRING US "THIS"----Rule 2 also applies to special occasions--MOST of which are advertised
way ahead of time. THERE'S NO EXCUSE!
Our birthdays,anniversaries and such BETTER BE FILED UNDER "SPORTING EVENTS" upstairs if
it'll help you REMEMBER!.....As for gifts..YOU WILL KNOW what to get us,if YOU take the time to
think and/or listen. For instance,-Valentines Day-If your woman is on a diet,DO NOT give her a box of chocolates! That says YOU GRABBED it off the shelf WITHOUT THINKING of HER. DON'T
expect a reward.The box will end up with "THIS" or thrown across the room AND she'll be hurt by the lack of consideration.
RULE#3 --RESEARCH------This goes for ALL occasions. (If she does tell you what SHE WANTS -and you can afford it-GET her EXACTLY that) Otherwise,LOOK and LISTEN HARDER.But,
DON'T fall back on household appliances and the like.WE KNOW WHEN YOU SLACK!
RULE#4-ROMANCE---(It's NOT just for special occasions) Little things MEAN ALOT!
Kissing,hugging, helping out at home(without being told),bringing her HER FAVORITE snack,beverage,
flowers ect--JUST BECAUSE. Complimenting her also is very nice. BUT BEWARE-IF YOU DO ANY OF IT TO GAIN SOMETHING IN RETURN---WE WILL SMELL A RAT!!
RULE #5--RELAX......but DON'T fall off the planet!
Men have a tendency to talk too much! A conversation can start out "generic" but,if left unchecked--
WE,WOMEN suddenly hear YOU MEN spilling the contents of our personal lives-ESPECIALLY,
things that have to do with us specifically--Right there in front of family,friends and/or acquaintances-
to which, WE give YOU "THE LOOK" YOU MEN DO KNOW what "the look" is--because later,
(AND IT BETTER BE LATER) You'll ask "What'd ya give me that look for?" We'll be mad BUT
If you ask that question in front of people and we smile and say"what look?" WE'LL BE REALLY MAD!
Last,but NOT least-RULE #6-RESPECT---Look it up in the dictionary if YOU want to know the exact
definition--otherwise treat us and talk about us in a VERY NICE way....not too hard
WE'LL BE HAPPY AND YOU MEN WILL BE HAPPY........
Is'nt that all that matters?
Now apparently,YOU don't read neither,because if you did,YOU would see WE DID'NT list an alternate.
(never mind,we may think you've overlooked it or did'nt look hard enough) WHATEVER,-We did'nt want
"THIS". So now YOU'VE MADE us upset because " THIS" is something WE'LL have to take back--If you
have the receipt--If Not-WE'LL have to throw or give "THIS" away.-Costing us twice the amount of money
when WE pick up the right item.We might also feel guilt for not being able to use "THIS" that YOU brought home.I know I don't like money going down the toilet. WE GET REALLY UPSET when YOU tell us
"Better than nothing".......THINK AGAIN,EINSTEIN!
RULE # 1-READ (exactly as written) If you don't have a list,it's usually because YOU tell us "I'LL
REMEMBER"
RULE #2--REMEMBER..........If you do come home saying "I could'nt find it" or "I forgot"
DON'T BRING US "THIS"----Rule 2 also applies to special occasions--MOST of which are advertised
way ahead of time. THERE'S NO EXCUSE!
Our birthdays,anniversaries and such BETTER BE FILED UNDER "SPORTING EVENTS" upstairs if
it'll help you REMEMBER!.....As for gifts..YOU WILL KNOW what to get us,if YOU take the time to
think and/or listen. For instance,-Valentines Day-If your woman is on a diet,DO NOT give her a box of chocolates! That says YOU GRABBED it off the shelf WITHOUT THINKING of HER. DON'T
expect a reward.The box will end up with "THIS" or thrown across the room AND she'll be hurt by the lack of consideration.
RULE#3 --RESEARCH------This goes for ALL occasions. (If she does tell you what SHE WANTS -and you can afford it-GET her EXACTLY that) Otherwise,LOOK and LISTEN HARDER.But,
DON'T fall back on household appliances and the like.WE KNOW WHEN YOU SLACK!
RULE#4-ROMANCE---(It's NOT just for special occasions) Little things MEAN ALOT!
Kissing,hugging, helping out at home(without being told),bringing her HER FAVORITE snack,beverage,
flowers ect--JUST BECAUSE. Complimenting her also is very nice. BUT BEWARE-IF YOU DO ANY OF IT TO GAIN SOMETHING IN RETURN---WE WILL SMELL A RAT!!
RULE #5--RELAX......but DON'T fall off the planet!
Men have a tendency to talk too much! A conversation can start out "generic" but,if left unchecked--
WE,WOMEN suddenly hear YOU MEN spilling the contents of our personal lives-ESPECIALLY,
things that have to do with us specifically--Right there in front of family,friends and/or acquaintances-
to which, WE give YOU "THE LOOK" YOU MEN DO KNOW what "the look" is--because later,
(AND IT BETTER BE LATER) You'll ask "What'd ya give me that look for?" We'll be mad BUT
If you ask that question in front of people and we smile and say"what look?" WE'LL BE REALLY MAD!
Last,but NOT least-RULE #6-RESPECT---Look it up in the dictionary if YOU want to know the exact
definition--otherwise treat us and talk about us in a VERY NICE way....not too hard
WE'LL BE HAPPY AND YOU MEN WILL BE HAPPY........
Is'nt that all that matters?
Monday, March 28, 2011
ONCE UPON A TIME......OR NOT?
There's been some debate over whether or not fairy tales such as "Cinderella","Sleeping Beauty",Snow white" and the like,cause emotional harm in the long run. I,for one,like the stories,but do admit I was disappointed when I realized there was'nt going to be a prince riding up on a horse,much less a donkey to whisk me away to a kingdom of bliss.----But,do I think we should omit the "fairy tales" or explain the reality?----Well,If I were to explain the "reality",it'd go something like this:
At some point in your life,you're going to meet the man you'll marry--(if you don't choose an alternative lifestyle....to be explained later. He MOST likely will NOT be of royalty,have NO white horse,maybe never ridden a horse at all.---YOU may see him as a "prince"at first (even without a horse) but that goes away when you live and/or marry him.
Since, he is NOT a prince,you will NOT be a princess.-and there will be NO carriage,NO castle,or kingdom.--You'll live in a house,apartment or trailer.
If he holds down a steady job-GOOD
If he's certified in something-EVEN BETTER
YOU MOST LIKELY will be chef",maid,laundress,shopper,carpooler, nurse,event planner (nothing just magically happens)financial advisor(a must)and referee-(which includes fights between him and the kids) YOU will also be "handyman" on little fix-it-jobs he "Forgets" or botched.-AND supervisor of jobs he insists on doing where his expertise is questionable.
HE may grumble,rumble,roar,moan,groan, whine and burp.-Talk loud or hardly talk at all,say "idiot"things,-sometimes in front of other people,make noises when he eats and/or sleeps. may hog blankets.
HE may be impatient ,as well as,insensitive-NOT remember or be the type to buy flowers.-If YOU want them,grow them and add "gardener"to your list of titles.
When you's travel someplace,especially for the first time,become an "actress"and fake potty stop to ask directions because HE most likely won't.--Otherwise,sit quietly and enjoy the scenery.
This,my Dear,is the "normal"stuff-but if he hugs you and tells you he loves you,you'll overlook it all and live happily ever after.....sort of.
----SO,what do I think?-Let them keep the fairytale version-
Its only for a little while..........Kids face "reality" soon enough!
(Nooow,men may see things a little differently)
At some point in your life,you're going to meet the man you'll marry--(if you don't choose an alternative lifestyle....to be explained later. He MOST likely will NOT be of royalty,have NO white horse,maybe never ridden a horse at all.---YOU may see him as a "prince"at first (even without a horse) but that goes away when you live and/or marry him.
Since, he is NOT a prince,you will NOT be a princess.-and there will be NO carriage,NO castle,or kingdom.--You'll live in a house,apartment or trailer.
If he holds down a steady job-GOOD
If he's certified in something-EVEN BETTER
YOU MOST LIKELY will be chef",maid,laundress,shopper,carpooler, nurse,event planner (nothing just magically happens)financial advisor(a must)and referee-(which includes fights between him and the kids) YOU will also be "handyman" on little fix-it-jobs he "Forgets" or botched.-AND supervisor of jobs he insists on doing where his expertise is questionable.
HE may grumble,rumble,roar,moan,groan, whine and burp.-Talk loud or hardly talk at all,say "idiot"things,-sometimes in front of other people,make noises when he eats and/or sleeps. may hog blankets.
HE may be impatient ,as well as,insensitive-NOT remember or be the type to buy flowers.-If YOU want them,grow them and add "gardener"to your list of titles.
When you's travel someplace,especially for the first time,become an "actress"and fake potty stop to ask directions because HE most likely won't.--Otherwise,sit quietly and enjoy the scenery.
This,my Dear,is the "normal"stuff-but if he hugs you and tells you he loves you,you'll overlook it all and live happily ever after.....sort of.
----SO,what do I think?-Let them keep the fairytale version-
Its only for a little while..........Kids face "reality" soon enough!
(Nooow,men may see things a little differently)
Saturday, March 26, 2011
TO EACH THEIR OWN
I've thought about going organic.Actually,someone I know preached to me steadily about it.This person,whom I'll call "Pat", believes organic is the ONLY way to go.It's healthier and it's easy pat said.It's about the choices I choose to make.....This coming from someone whom also goes on organic juice diets for a week or two at a time to "cleanse" their body.................Now,I'd imagine if you could hear Pats body talk,it would scream "Not this again!"--but,besides that,Pat IS organic and gets on the soap box every chance they get.......Okay. Good for Pat.......Kudos. I think if you can make the commitment and stick to it, no matter where you are at any given time---Great!..And by Pats accounts,they do. EVERYTHING,A to Z is organic,even bakery! WOW! .....That's what I thought............Yes, thought. You see,after feeling sooo inadequate about the choices I make, I ran into Pat at Mc D's supper club. ( McDonalds,to those of you not familiar with my terminology) I was shocked. Pat was clearly embarrased......FOR EVERYONE KNOWS there aren't special items on the menu for "ORGANIC ONLY" people. You would never order AN ORGANIC DOUBLE CHEESE BURGER with ORGANIC GROWN POTATO FRIES, nor a ORGANIC STRAWBERRY/BANANA SMOOTHIE to go with that!.....No,Mc D's is about the "forbidden",especially if you are organic. I,for one,don't know exactly what the cows dine on-whether it's caviar, grass or feed before they're made into burgers-Heck! I don't know if my type of cow is theres. And,I don't know where the potatoes they use come from......I only know that whether I'm shopping or on the road and I get hungry,chances are Mc D's it'll be. It may not be the healthiest but,it's convenient .....and apparently, sometimes even Pat likes convenient when they're hungry. Yes,it is about the choices WE make......and I have chosen NOT to be organic.I wash whatever needs washing and well,I admit it........I eat non-organic doughnuts! I've never "cleansed" my body internally ( don't know if it works or is even good for you) BUT NOW I think I know why Pat does--It's all about the choices they make!
Friday, March 25, 2011
ALL I CAN ASK FOR
Right now,there are people making a choice between eating and buying their medication.Right now,their are people who can't afford their medication all together,let alone seek treatment.Sounds unreal to most,but it is happening right here in america.Some have said "companies will give you free medicine if you can't afford it"..That would be nice.................................................I'm a blue collar worker,laid off.I HATE the fact I need medication daily.I no longer qualify for the insurance I was on,so I filled out forms so that I may get free medication.................Apparently,there is money to be squeezed from me for I was turned down. Hmmmm....Our rent money?...I suppose.If we gave up our living quarters,then we'd have no electric bills either.....YES! I'd have enough for my medication!......I and my husband would be homeless but I'd have my pills.....NO!...I take that back,If we left our home,my husband would'nt get his retirement checks AND I STILL would'nt get free medicine because we'd have no address to recieve either. I AND MY HUSBAND would lose and the pharmacutical company ..........well,they still win.. Good thing,I stockpiled months ago by splitting the daily dose in half.....I don't know if I'm experiencing side effects from doing it or what but,for right now..I'm holding my own.THAT apparently,is all I can ask for.................There are people worse off than I am....So my prayers go out to them. I'm good.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
WHAT HAVE WE BECOME?
In this day and age,with computers,world wide access to each other,cellphones,to impulsively reach out and touch each other, I would have expected it to be a much more diverse,predjudice free world.The knowledge that is available to each and everyone of us at any given time to better educate us as a country,a community,-and more importantly as an individual, is amazing!---YET,here we are in a " ME" world. Sure,we seem to come together in a major tradgedy to help,send money BUT,as soon as that is past news...we go back to being critical,degrading,impatient ,pressurized and skeptical human beings.Most,DON'T even know their neighbor---Don"t want to know their neighbor.YET,when you turn on t.v-you hear someone saying-"WE"RE A TIGHT KNIT COMMUNITY--WE DON'T KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED HERE" (usually,after a shooting or similar circumstance)I often wondered WHO EXACTLY was tight knit?Things DON'T happen JUST BECAUSE! I believe all things happen for a reason--good or bad,we're supposed to learn from them---------we,as a society don't learn very well.After all,If you read the news ,WE are MAD AS HELL,WE have to make allowances for disabled human beings.HOW about our brave soldiers who come back in a wheel-chair? ALOT of you's didn't think about that when you's were waving the american flag! THEY LEFT AS AMERICANS,BUT NOW ACCORDING TO SOME--PEOPLE IN WHEELCHAIRS ARE in a different class BECAUSE OF THE "SPECIAL" VEHICLES,PUBLIC RAMPS they require to make the world accessible to them.My Father is in a wheelchair..he use to be the most people friendly person in the world and out and about.Now,he does'nt go out very much,only to doctor and such--I shop for him.Its NOT because he's in the wheelchair,it's because of the way he's made to feel for being in that chair!...Lately though,the big story is the little girl with the severe peanut allergy,whose parents sent her to school.I would'nt think kids having to wash hands more and obstaining from peanut products while at school would be such a big deal.The parents especially do though.Like my Dad,the consenses is,she should stay home so their kids can have a normal life. TO THOSE KINDS OF PEOPLE,I SAY " IGNORANCE AND INTOLERANCE IS ALIVE AND WELL IN YOU'S AND YOU'S ARE DOING A FINE JOB GROOMING THE NEXT GENERATION" what have we become?..........nothing......nothing different than what was already here festering from the dark ages.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
HELLO!
I am just starting this page and hope to have it visible to everyone within a few days...PLEASE be patient
and stop back ! I LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING AND TALKING WITH YOU!
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