My heart hurts! Two more businesses in our little town have closed their doors shutting out the business that was not there to keep them going. One a gathering place for the conservative ole codgers to meet and complain every morning while sipping their coffee. The other a specialty coffee shop and gathering place for students in between classes.
Both will be missed! That means two more buildings empty on main street. I think that brings the total to 5 or is it 6? Reminds me of the ghost towns of the old west.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Politically Correct
Give me a break!
Much is being made of the unsavory comments made about Obama. So what! Political jokes and poking fun at elected officials is a way of life in this country. President Clinton was attacked on every front (mostly personal), no one had more jokes told about him than President Jimmy Carter - and it extended to his family (remember Billy Beer), and what about our cowboy movie star President Reagan. The list goes on and on. It comes with the territory and it goes deep and personal.
President Obama is not treated any differently and if he and his supporters want to keep whining, so be it. There is too many "unknowns" about the man which fertilizes the field of opportunities. From unanswered questions surrounding his birth, his college years and extends all the way to his term in the Senate. If the American people received some viable answers to honest questions it would cut the comments and jokes by more than half. Well, maybe not - he still has those ears.
At a time when the United States is still cautious and insecure as a result of the attacks of 09/11, the people have elected a bi-racial Muslim president. That in itself is an astounding fact. The people saw something in this man, whether it was charm and charisma or an exceptional intelligence, that drew the interest of millions of people to his side. His promises gave people of this country hope and revealed he was at least aware of their concerns and problems and wanted to help. He appealed to the people. It has been many years since a candidate recognized the needs of the people and promised to address those needs.
Now after the fact, people are asking questions and it is not only those who opposed President Obama in the election, but his supporters want documented answers and the list of questions grows daily.
My first question is who is responsible for ensuring that candidates for federal positions are qualified to run for office. The documentation should reside with that person or office and should be made available to the public. If that person or office failed to adequately perform their duties, the election should be declared null and void and that person should be replaced with someone eligible and capable to perform the duties. There are too many people doing just enough to get by and not performing their duties in a responsible manner.
Bless you Mr. Reid. You are on the hot seat now. You have admitted your comments were inappropriate and apologized. It is now up to your colleagues to determine the best action for you to take. The post that you fill requires caution in comments and actions and there have been too many errors in both among out leaders.
It all goes back to the old adage - think before you speak. In this day of political correctness it is most important to keep personal opinions jailed.
Happy reading!
Belle
Much is being made of the unsavory comments made about Obama. So what! Political jokes and poking fun at elected officials is a way of life in this country. President Clinton was attacked on every front (mostly personal), no one had more jokes told about him than President Jimmy Carter - and it extended to his family (remember Billy Beer), and what about our cowboy movie star President Reagan. The list goes on and on. It comes with the territory and it goes deep and personal.
President Obama is not treated any differently and if he and his supporters want to keep whining, so be it. There is too many "unknowns" about the man which fertilizes the field of opportunities. From unanswered questions surrounding his birth, his college years and extends all the way to his term in the Senate. If the American people received some viable answers to honest questions it would cut the comments and jokes by more than half. Well, maybe not - he still has those ears.
At a time when the United States is still cautious and insecure as a result of the attacks of 09/11, the people have elected a bi-racial Muslim president. That in itself is an astounding fact. The people saw something in this man, whether it was charm and charisma or an exceptional intelligence, that drew the interest of millions of people to his side. His promises gave people of this country hope and revealed he was at least aware of their concerns and problems and wanted to help. He appealed to the people. It has been many years since a candidate recognized the needs of the people and promised to address those needs.
Now after the fact, people are asking questions and it is not only those who opposed President Obama in the election, but his supporters want documented answers and the list of questions grows daily.
My first question is who is responsible for ensuring that candidates for federal positions are qualified to run for office. The documentation should reside with that person or office and should be made available to the public. If that person or office failed to adequately perform their duties, the election should be declared null and void and that person should be replaced with someone eligible and capable to perform the duties. There are too many people doing just enough to get by and not performing their duties in a responsible manner.
Bless you Mr. Reid. You are on the hot seat now. You have admitted your comments were inappropriate and apologized. It is now up to your colleagues to determine the best action for you to take. The post that you fill requires caution in comments and actions and there have been too many errors in both among out leaders.
It all goes back to the old adage - think before you speak. In this day of political correctness it is most important to keep personal opinions jailed.
Happy reading!
Belle
Monday, January 11, 2010
Can you believe it?
I can't find a thing to gripe about!
I have expressed my views on paying forward for a new power plant. I guess since I am going to be hungry in 2012 I need to go ahead and pay the grocer for what I will need.
I have expressed my views on people making statements without checking their facts.
I have provided links to the Health Care Reform Bill so readers can express their opinions in a knowledgeable way.
In fact I have pretty much sounded off on everything happening - just my opinion!
There is one point of interest found in an article written by Andrew Odom with the Barnesville Herald Gazette that made me smile. AARP has lost 200,000 members as of 2008. Perhaps they are not representing their members, but remember that is only a drop in the bucket to their total membership of around 40 million. There sure are a lot of old folks around!
Have a happy day!
Belle
I have expressed my views on paying forward for a new power plant. I guess since I am going to be hungry in 2012 I need to go ahead and pay the grocer for what I will need.
I have expressed my views on people making statements without checking their facts.
I have provided links to the Health Care Reform Bill so readers can express their opinions in a knowledgeable way.
In fact I have pretty much sounded off on everything happening - just my opinion!
There is one point of interest found in an article written by Andrew Odom with the Barnesville Herald Gazette that made me smile. AARP has lost 200,000 members as of 2008. Perhaps they are not representing their members, but remember that is only a drop in the bucket to their total membership of around 40 million. There sure are a lot of old folks around!
Have a happy day!
Belle
Monday, January 4, 2010
Goodbye, my friend!
I told my friend goodbye for the final time on New Year's eve day. He was calm, peaceful and trying to rest in the midst of all the family and friends coming together to tell him goodbye and let him know what an important person he had been to them and to let him know how grateful they were to have known him.
He was so many different things to so many different people. Blessed with the ability to assess the needs of those around him, he was there with an encouraging word with a simple phone call or a visit to just sit and talk.
Having lived through so many trials of his own, he could relate to most any situation presented him and through his experience and knowledge he gave guidance when needed.
Yesterday and today was a true celebration of his life. So many stories, so many memories shared and retold with many many smiles from those whose life he touched.
I will miss you friend. Thank you for being there.
He was so many different things to so many different people. Blessed with the ability to assess the needs of those around him, he was there with an encouraging word with a simple phone call or a visit to just sit and talk.
Having lived through so many trials of his own, he could relate to most any situation presented him and through his experience and knowledge he gave guidance when needed.
Yesterday and today was a true celebration of his life. So many stories, so many memories shared and retold with many many smiles from those whose life he touched.
I will miss you friend. Thank you for being there.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Before you vote
I read an article yesterday and the comments following the article stumped me. The majority of the contributors were angry over the Health Care Bill's progress and then stated they would vote their representatives out of office come election time. Why? The representatives and senators for this district and our state DO NOT support the Health Care Bill. Remember, we are only one state and the other 49 states' representatives and senators vote also. In order to really make a difference, you must contact congressman beyond your district and state. It probably will not make an impact, but until you try, you won't know.
By clicking on the names below you can visit the websites for our 3rd District Representative and Georgia's Senators and see where they stand on the issues.
Lynn Westmoreland
Saxby Chambliss
Johnny Isakson
Don't blog in ignorance.
By clicking on the names below you can visit the websites for our 3rd District Representative and Georgia's Senators and see where they stand on the issues.
Lynn Westmoreland
Saxby Chambliss
Johnny Isakson
Don't blog in ignorance.
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