Does any one ever wonder why we need directions on simple everyday items, like shampoo? I am amazed everyday when I hear the news at the stupidity of the people of this world. What amazes me more is the fact these people and their surviving families blame everyone else for their stupidity.
Case point today. We are trying to blame McDonalds' for childhood obesity. Really? Can anyone with a half wit not see that this is true ignorance. Stupid people have been coddled and protected by our legal system and government for so long, I guess we are now incapable of making any sort of reasonable decisions for ourselves. What next, outlaw ice cream?
Why not just back off and let nature take its course? Natural selection if you will. If only our legal system would refuse to bring to court these lawsuits that rewards the stupid of the world for being stupid, perhaps, just perhaps, folks would start thinking for themselves and take responsibility for the results of their actions.
Stupid will always be there, this I understand, but, come on folks, we gotta quit rewarding it! No more free handouts if you are dependent on drugs or alcohol. No more free medical care because you partied so hard you killed your liver and braincells. No more out of court settlements because you didn't listen in school and are too stupid to understand how the world works.
If you don't let me correct my child and take the power away from the teachers and police, DO NOT be surprised that they turn out to be a problem. Law enforcement cannot violate our civil rights even if we violate everyone elses. Parents cannot use physical force to control our children and standing in a corner for an hour is now cruelty. Don't even suggest washing a kids mouth out with soap. And they wonder why things can't be as simple as they used to be. Therapy replaces getting up and dusting off your britches, when life kicks you. We have disorders now. Hoarders used to be packrats, and overeaters were not a problem, if you were also overworked to get that food.
I love modern convenience, but come on, you gotta take responsibility and use your brain. If your pants don't fit anymore, maybe you need to get up off the couch and get some exercise. Choose vegetables over french fries for a couple of weeks. Its not Mcdonalds fault your kid is fat. Take him camping instead of parking him in front of the computer with a happy meal. You want to blame someone for the worlds problems, look in the mirror. Its got to change one person at a time. Start with yourself, it may just catch on........
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Just getting back?
So my last entry was January and it is now May. Hmmmmm, must not have been too bored for the last few months. Lets look back and fill in the blanks.
Business has been quite a struggle and the economy has pretty well been the worst I have seen in my lifetime.
My sanity has come into question several times and I'm not even sure what that means or particularly care. I mean, what is sanity anyway. Somebody determines what normal is and any deviation from that puts you in some negatively percieved catagory. Whatever. I'm happy enough. I follow the rules and play along with "normal". Where I go inside my mind is my business, as long as it stays inside, right? No need for an answer here, really, it is rehtorical.
Spring has arrived in my home state and with it the rains that wash away the blues of winter. I watch them fade away and turn green. The flowers are once again appearing and I find myself braking more for those little critters and varmits that haven't learned the roadways are where they go to die. I see an abundance of them swelling up from the new warmer temperatures, taking their long dirt naps on the roadsides. Oh the joys of Spring.
I took a short vacation South this year, at the end of winter. Mixed bag of emotions in that trip.
Saw my Mother who in the wisdom of her golden years moved on to a warmer climate. Miss her dearly, and am somewhat jealous. Gives me new things to worry about with her so far away, but also an excuse to visit more than I should.
Had a long overdue visit with a stepsister whom I had lost touch with, while down south. Wish I had taken time to know her better before this. Turns out she is fighting a very tough battle with cancer. I pray for her and her family. It really affects them all.
I'm still reflecting on this whole life and death thing.Would I want to know if I could how long I have to live? What would I do about it if I did know? Why don't we just behave everyday like we are dying, because in reality, we are. We just don't know when, or how.
I guess that sums it up. I worked, I traveled, I struggled to understand. I guess stepping away for a few months and looking back, wasn't so hard. I suppose I could write novels about it if I hyper focused on the details, but I'm not really that kinda gal. It is what it is. My new favorite saying. It just says it all.
Business has been quite a struggle and the economy has pretty well been the worst I have seen in my lifetime.
My sanity has come into question several times and I'm not even sure what that means or particularly care. I mean, what is sanity anyway. Somebody determines what normal is and any deviation from that puts you in some negatively percieved catagory. Whatever. I'm happy enough. I follow the rules and play along with "normal". Where I go inside my mind is my business, as long as it stays inside, right? No need for an answer here, really, it is rehtorical.
Spring has arrived in my home state and with it the rains that wash away the blues of winter. I watch them fade away and turn green. The flowers are once again appearing and I find myself braking more for those little critters and varmits that haven't learned the roadways are where they go to die. I see an abundance of them swelling up from the new warmer temperatures, taking their long dirt naps on the roadsides. Oh the joys of Spring.
I took a short vacation South this year, at the end of winter. Mixed bag of emotions in that trip.
Saw my Mother who in the wisdom of her golden years moved on to a warmer climate. Miss her dearly, and am somewhat jealous. Gives me new things to worry about with her so far away, but also an excuse to visit more than I should.
Had a long overdue visit with a stepsister whom I had lost touch with, while down south. Wish I had taken time to know her better before this. Turns out she is fighting a very tough battle with cancer. I pray for her and her family. It really affects them all.
I'm still reflecting on this whole life and death thing.Would I want to know if I could how long I have to live? What would I do about it if I did know? Why don't we just behave everyday like we are dying, because in reality, we are. We just don't know when, or how.
I guess that sums it up. I worked, I traveled, I struggled to understand. I guess stepping away for a few months and looking back, wasn't so hard. I suppose I could write novels about it if I hyper focused on the details, but I'm not really that kinda gal. It is what it is. My new favorite saying. It just says it all.
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