My heart goes out to the families of the kids in the Ohio School shooting. It is so sad that our children think they have to resort to such drastic measures to get people to stop bullying them. Even sadder that parents refuse to parent their children who are bully’s. I cannot stand that kind of parenting, where they think their kids never do any wrong. Then something like this happens and they act all shocked and shaken that their little angel could have pushed another child to do something so horrible. It’s just so sad.
Weather
I have discussed the weather before I am sure, but this is just annoying. Supposedly, it is going to snow this weekend, but they cannot say how much snow versus rain we will get. This winter has been so confusing that the weather people don’t know whether they are coming or going. I know that it must be driving them nuts, at least for our area. I cannot wait for spring, but I am not looking forward to the tornadoes and flooding…zzzz
Election year
Well this election year looks to be full of the obligatory scandal as can possibly be. The back stabbing, wavering back and forth and taking side has officially begun and is officially making me sick to my stomach already. Our electoral process is broken as far as I am concerned. The two party system just does not work. I am beginning to think we need to go with a route somewhat similar to Jury duty, but with elections of the candidates that are chosen who no one knows.
Recovering from the Texas Wildfires
With all the drought in Texas this summer and the awful wildfires, you would not think that homeowners who live in the Austin area would have trouble with water and flooding. But when I heard that an entire neighborhood just east of downtown Austin was on fire, I knew that the firemen were having to work hard to put out fires in homes, not just the forests. When they came upon a house on fire, they had to fight that fire with water. So although the firemen saved the house from burning to the ground, the water damage from all that water will require professional cleaning, especially if the houses had wall to wall carpet that got soaked.
My former neighbor, John, moved to Austin about 6 years ago and I called to check on him, wondering if the wildfires were any threat to where he was living. He assured me that he was on the other side of town, but that many co-workers lived East of the city and their homes were at risk. His boss was already faced with finding a water to help with the damages to his family’s home.
Turn the Page
Everyone has been so paranoid about the 10th Anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center Twin Towers. Thankfully we did not have an incident to ruin the day. But that does not mean we should let our guard down. When you take that big sigh of relief and go back to being lazy – that’s the perfect time for the bad guys to strike.
So, remain vigilant, friends. But also, let’s move on. Let’s find a way to get our lives back before the war and all these terrible things that were launched on Nine Eleven. We need to get back to normal.
Very Bad Weather
For the past two weeks we have been threatened by violent thunderstorms and the danger of possible tornadoes. I always take the threat of a tornado very seriously. The amount of damage that can be done, including killing people and pets, is horrifying. Every time we hear a tornado warning siren we take shelter in the basement – that is the safest place in our house.
All last night we have emergency alerts come on the TV and the sirens went off at least 4 times overnight. The threat is even worse at night because it is dark and you cannot see the danger, plus my people are asleep and do not leave their TVs on to hear the warnings.
Hugs for Japan
I’m sure by now everyone in the world has heard about the tragedy in Japan. Itt was bad enough to have such a strong earthquake, but then to have a tidal wave come and wipe out several towns and everyone who lived there . . . how horrific that must be. I feel so very sorry for the victims and the survivors. God Bless the people of Japan.
Snow Storms
We all enjoyed a white Christmas, here in Tennessee. In fact about every state East of the Mississippi had the promise of snow on Christmas Day. For us, it was the first white Christmas in 17 years.
But now the northeast is having a terrible blizzard. The airports have been canceling flights and there are tens of thousands of holiday travelers who are stranded in cities experiencing heavy snowfall, with no other way home.
On the other hand, I commend the airlines for taking every precaution to ensure the safety of their passengers and crews in bad weather. This is a huge inconvenience for travelers, but there are lessons to be learned, as well.
Never Forget This Date
Nine years ago, we were attacked. Here in America, on the mainland. By chickenshit muslims who decided they hate America and it must be their god’s message to kill innocent people on suicide missions. I will never forget that day and will have a hard time forgiving those cowards for killing so many Americans.
I love this dance
I was deeply sadden to learn that we lost Patrick Swayze yesterday. I fell in love with him when I first watched ‘Dirty Dancing’ as did most women. The sexiest dance of the whole move was the one where Baby goes to Johnny’s room to apologize for the way her father had treated him. When she asks him to dance with her…………….Oh my goodness!! I would have done most anything to have danced with Patrick. Rest in Peace Patrick and thank you so very much for all you gave.