Our downward trend . . .

So, where was the outrage from the media when our president made plans with the Russian delagate not realizing his mike was open? He tried to brush it all off but what was said should give everyone concern about his administration. The media sort of reported it but only the conservative side gave it the press it deserved.

When Rush Limbaugh made unseemly remarks about the Fluke woman, the president personall called her with support and apologies for what she went through. Did he do the same when Republican females in office and their families were called much, much worse?

The tragic shooting of the young man in Florida in Februrary deserved attention but making a personal judgment on the case, the president took away the man's right to be innocent until proven guilty. Sure, we all have our preconceived notions about what did or did not happen that evening but the verdict is up to the jury once they have all the facts.

Now there is a bounty put on the head of the person who shot the young man. Where is the support and example from our administration on this? People are trying to stir up the problem and cause problems and chaos in the streets . . . and nothing but silence from the White House. Shouldn't a leader of a country lead by example?

You have to wonder if we have enough citizens with prayer on their minds and in their hearts to offset the disasters all these situations might inflame. Why are so many eager to push our country over the cliff without thought?

And the biased media? Aren't they smart enough to realize that the first to be silenced in the world they are pushing for will be them? Everyone should get back to the history books because our mistakes are repeated over and over, again, yet we refuse to learn.

The sun is shining but the snow is staying . . . for awhile!

 I remembered to bring my camera with me this morning. I am always admiring the mountains directly behind my son's college and wishing I could take a picture. Today, I did! The snow is still part way down the mountain but is probably the last we get for the season.

Finished my crocheting project!

I happily wove in the last stray strand of yarn on my afghan, yesterday, completing it. The pattern wasn't difficult just took concentration until I got the stitches figured out. I restarted it three times but am glad I did so it came out correctly. As you all have probably experienced, no matter how small the error, you always feel like it is huge and the first thing people see . . . even if they don't!

No sniffles allowed!

I went to Walmart to purchase some ordinary, cotton handkerchiefs for my husband in January. They usually can be found with the men's ties, underwear, etc. I looked up and down every aisle but none were to be seen! I finally found a clerk and asked where they might be found. Imagine my surprise and shock when I was informed that handkerchiefs were a 'seasonal' item and not available at this time of the year! Just to be sure, she called her supervisor who confirmed this.

Now, I'm wondering . . . Are we not allowed to blow our nose or wipe a weary brow from January until whenever? What about people with seasonal allergies that don't fall within the prescribed seasons?

I went on-line and, fortunately, the word hasn't gotten out about this as I was able to order all the handkerchiefs I needed.

Hmmm . . . Does this mean that if you are already in possession of a handkerchief, you shouldn't use it out of season? I don't even want to know where Kleenex fall in this! : - )

Got that right . . .

"Writing gives you the illusion of control, and then you realize it's just an illusion, that people are going to bring their own stuff into it."
-- David Sedaris

"If you live long enough, the venerability factor creeps in; first, you get accused of things you never did, and later, credited for virtues you never had."
-- I. F. Stone

"Most men pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it."
-- Soren Kierkegaard

"I know that there are people who do not love their fellow man, and I hate people like that!"
-- Tom Lehrer

You have to wonder . . .

Tis the season when we start getting all kinds of unsolicited phone calls from prospective candidates, people taking polls on election outcomes, and reminders to vote come November. Over the election period, I got several interesting calls and you had to wonder why the people volunteered to help as they didn't seem to know or understand what it was all about.

My favorite was this woman who came to the door in well-worn jeans and a tee shirt that was a size too small. She handed me a flyer (which looked better than she did) and said she was running for the school board. We chatted a bit and the subject of obamacare came up and she looked positively blank and said she had never heard about it.

Another time, someone called on behalf of some candidate and urged me to support them. I asked a few questions about their capabilities and they politely responded. I asked if they were Pro-Life and the person slammed the phone down on me.

Yesterday, a volunteer for a congressional candidate called to  get my vote. I asked what political party they represented and was informed. I asked the caller if the candidate was Pro-Life and there was a moment of silence and the volunteer replied, "I don't know."

It is a real view of the voters at large to hear these things come from people who are trying to express an interest in politics and help out. They seem to be representing the person and not the policies. They want change yet never seem to inquire what that change might be.