Forgiving Others.......
I just don't get it.
The man that shot Trayvon? Can't forgive. Not now. Not, yet.
The people that poison old people in "Assisted Living" places with rotten food? And drugs? Forgive? Not yet.
The Police or Sheriff's Officer, or Head of the Health Dep't, or Judge that can be bought? Forgive? Not yet.
The Crazy Meanness of trafficking drugs, dealing drugs, growing drugs...Forgive? Not Yet.
The people that have lied and bore false witness....Forgive? Not yet.
Abuse to anyone, in anyway...Forgive? Not yet.
Someday, Maybe someone will teach me how to forgive, but not now. Not yet.
I am so Angry. I am so sad.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Trayvon Martin - Sorrow
Trayvon Martin, Sanford, Florida, USA
I am so sad that you have been killed. My deepest sympathy for your Mom and Dad and Brother,
and Grandparents , and Girlfriend, and Friends, and Neighbors, and Teachers, and Church Family
and everyone that cares and respects human life, and justice, and has human kindness.
I am so sad for everyone that knew you and for everyone that cares. 3/21/12
I am so sad that you have been killed. My deepest sympathy for your Mom and Dad and Brother,
and Grandparents , and Girlfriend, and Friends, and Neighbors, and Teachers, and Church Family
and everyone that cares and respects human life, and justice, and has human kindness.
I am so sad for everyone that knew you and for everyone that cares. 3/21/12
Monday, March 12, 2012
The Irish Tease
When my Brother Joe told Dad, (Irish) that he was going to study law; Dad said, "We won't hold it against you."
(Joe graduated from George Washington in law with high honors, and is extremely successful !)
When my Brother Jack told Dad that he was going to study to become a Methodist Minister; Dad said "Good, now I might have a chance of getting into heaven."
When I told Dad that Tom was going to take me to the movies; Dad said,"Oh no, doesn't Tom have
enough troubles?" (Tom had about 6 younger brothers and sisters and no Father in sight.)
(Tom worked for Dad.)
When Aunt Eleanore ask Dad if he was going to send his girls to college, Dad said, "What and make
the same mistake your Dad made with you?"
Dad owned the Mobile Gas Station on the River when I was growing up. There was a regular
bunch of kibitzers that hung out there.
If one of the kids came in with shaggy hair, the tease was, "What's the matter, Did your barber die?"
If he comes back with a hair cut..."What, did you get your ears lowered?"
There was always Monday Morning Quater-Backing. Bob Reynolds was a regular; His nick-name
was "Fearless". I called him" Fearless" for years, until he told me not to call him that anymore. I said O.K. but I said, "You first have to tell me how you got the name, "Fearless". He said, "I never wanted to
play football, but they talked me into it. It was one of the first plays of the game, I caught the ball,
these big guys were running after me, so I ran it into the side-lines so I wouldn't get tackled." I quit football.
But the name stuck.
One braggart came in regularly bragging about what great gas mileage he got on his car. I think it was my
Uncle Jerry Johnson, that worked for Dad, got the idea, that when the braggart was inside bragging
on his car, Jerry would add a little more gas to the braggarts gas tank. This joke went on for quite a
long time before it was found out. A great laugh was had by all.
Another regular drove a "souped-up muscle car and when he left, he gunned the motor and peeled out-
tires squealing. So Uncle Jerry, while the hot -rodder talked, jacked the back tires up--just a little,
so when he went to peel out, his tires just spun. A Big laugh for all the regulars.
Gas was .19 Cents a gallon then. (1959) The attendants washed the wind-shields and the head-
lights, checked the oil and the water and called the regulars by name and ask about their family.
(Joe graduated from George Washington in law with high honors, and is extremely successful !)
When my Brother Jack told Dad that he was going to study to become a Methodist Minister; Dad said "Good, now I might have a chance of getting into heaven."
When I told Dad that Tom was going to take me to the movies; Dad said,"Oh no, doesn't Tom have
enough troubles?" (Tom had about 6 younger brothers and sisters and no Father in sight.)
(Tom worked for Dad.)
When Aunt Eleanore ask Dad if he was going to send his girls to college, Dad said, "What and make
the same mistake your Dad made with you?"
Dad owned the Mobile Gas Station on the River when I was growing up. There was a regular
bunch of kibitzers that hung out there.
If one of the kids came in with shaggy hair, the tease was, "What's the matter, Did your barber die?"
If he comes back with a hair cut..."What, did you get your ears lowered?"
There was always Monday Morning Quater-Backing. Bob Reynolds was a regular; His nick-name
was "Fearless". I called him" Fearless" for years, until he told me not to call him that anymore. I said O.K. but I said, "You first have to tell me how you got the name, "Fearless". He said, "I never wanted to
play football, but they talked me into it. It was one of the first plays of the game, I caught the ball,
these big guys were running after me, so I ran it into the side-lines so I wouldn't get tackled." I quit football.
But the name stuck.
One braggart came in regularly bragging about what great gas mileage he got on his car. I think it was my
Uncle Jerry Johnson, that worked for Dad, got the idea, that when the braggart was inside bragging
on his car, Jerry would add a little more gas to the braggarts gas tank. This joke went on for quite a
long time before it was found out. A great laugh was had by all.
Another regular drove a "souped-up muscle car and when he left, he gunned the motor and peeled out-
tires squealing. So Uncle Jerry, while the hot -rodder talked, jacked the back tires up--just a little,
so when he went to peel out, his tires just spun. A Big laugh for all the regulars.
Gas was .19 Cents a gallon then. (1959) The attendants washed the wind-shields and the head-
lights, checked the oil and the water and called the regulars by name and ask about their family.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Balarney
The difference between an Irish wake and an Irish Wedding?
An Irish wake has one less drunk.
Mike's wife had died and he was at her funeral , crying and sobbing and carrying on something just awful;
Father O'Malley came up to Mike and put his arm around his shoulder and said,"There, there
Mike don't you be carrying on so, life will go on, you will fall in love again and probably even marry."
"But Father, what about tonight?"
My 1982 boy-friend told me that he gave me the best year of his life.
An Irish wake has one less drunk.
Mike's wife had died and he was at her funeral , crying and sobbing and carrying on something just awful;
Father O'Malley came up to Mike and put his arm around his shoulder and said,"There, there
Mike don't you be carrying on so, life will go on, you will fall in love again and probably even marry."
"But Father, what about tonight?"
My 1982 boy-friend told me that he gave me the best year of his life.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Questions? Bradley Manning
1. Is Bradley Manning suing for cruel and unusual punishment?
2. Where does free speech end and treason start?
3. Are the war crimes that were revealed being investigated?
4. What whistle-blower laws apply?
5. Bradley Manning,
" May the road rise to meet you.
May the sun shine warmly upon your face .
May the wind be always at your back.
May the rain fall softly upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."
(Old Irish Blessing)
2. Where does free speech end and treason start?
3. Are the war crimes that were revealed being investigated?
4. What whistle-blower laws apply?
5. Bradley Manning,
" May the road rise to meet you.
May the sun shine warmly upon your face .
May the wind be always at your back.
May the rain fall softly upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."
(Old Irish Blessing)
Thursday, March 1, 2012
The Casual Observer- 3/1/12
Mexico will soon export Organic fruits and vegetables instead of Drugs. The power of prayer and
good people will win.
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will win another 4 years. They are the smartest and the most diplomatic.
I think pollution contributes to the obesity problem.
"Super-Nannny": Observes, Discusses, States desired outcomes, Sets limits, Gives "time-outs", and
Acknowledges good behavior. This program has come non too soon!
College courses should be on Line and Free. Class-rooms used for testing-Fee charged. Also classrooms
could be used for Art, Music, Discussion, Labs, Counseling, Theater.
College Tuition is too High! In relationship to the job market, and the economy, and the ability to pay!
Reading should be taught phonetically on T.V. 7:00 am and repeated at 7:00 pm.
It should be available on line. Seven days a week. Keep it going.
The discussion of woman's reproduction is a diversion from the main problem--the economy.
Money is the main issue in having children. Many men are not being responsible in any way to
their children. Children are our most valuable possession. We need to make children our main
priority! Time, Kindness and everything they need to to grow and blossom.
President Barack Obama: On behalf of the vast majority of the American Voters,
Bring our war-weary warriors home, --safe and sound.
good people will win.
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will win another 4 years. They are the smartest and the most diplomatic.
I think pollution contributes to the obesity problem.
"Super-Nannny": Observes, Discusses, States desired outcomes, Sets limits, Gives "time-outs", and
Acknowledges good behavior. This program has come non too soon!
College courses should be on Line and Free. Class-rooms used for testing-Fee charged. Also classrooms
could be used for Art, Music, Discussion, Labs, Counseling, Theater.
College Tuition is too High! In relationship to the job market, and the economy, and the ability to pay!
Reading should be taught phonetically on T.V. 7:00 am and repeated at 7:00 pm.
It should be available on line. Seven days a week. Keep it going.
The discussion of woman's reproduction is a diversion from the main problem--the economy.
Money is the main issue in having children. Many men are not being responsible in any way to
their children. Children are our most valuable possession. We need to make children our main
priority! Time, Kindness and everything they need to to grow and blossom.
President Barack Obama: On behalf of the vast majority of the American Voters,
Bring our war-weary warriors home, --safe and sound.
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