Are there any journalist that know the definition of honesty?

Where is integrity hiding?

Who doesn't care?

Surveys, surveys and more surveys! 

Medical Clinic, Insurance, Amazon, Vehicle, Department of Agriculture, Pharmacy and two associations all want to know how they are doing! 

At least they care, but enough already. Do they really read these things or do anything to improve on the negative or do they just toss those and focus on the atta boys?

What I heard from the mouth of President-elect Trump this morning is not the same information that the media gleaned from his speech.  Maybe I am too simple to understand such a complicated man. Then again maybe the media has so much hate in their heart they twist every word out of his mouth. 

Why do entertainers (actors, actresses, singers, comedians, ball players) think they rule the world? They have chosen a path to entertain the people. You interpret and portray the work of another person - it isn't even your own thoughts and you are directed on how to interpret and portray those thoughts by another person - you don't even make that decision. You convince someone to let you try to follow directions and do it in a manner pleasing to the masses.  Get over yourselves!

You learn in elementary school how to raise your hand (to be given a chance) and if chosen, to follow direction! Over the last 18 months, the number of entertainers in their puffed up personas supporting one or the other of the candidates is not unusual, but the ferocity has been unheard of,  Over and over we have heard that if my candidate does not win, I will leave the country - well leave! Everyone has an opinion and a chance to express their opinion.

You got one vote  - no more and no less! You expressed your opinion! Threats, violence, bullying, intimidation have no place in our society. You are a pawn, not the King or Queen in the game of life!  This country is not based on the leader of the country but it is based the people of the country.

Thank goodness this great country is not lead by the inflated egos of entertainers, but by the people who live among the masses and help those needing help, educate those that do not understand, and lead by example.

Why do people think they can outsmart God?

There was a time when broadcasters related the news without there opinions - now every network offers editorials about the news without the facts.

New word - main stream media means editorials not news - everyone has an opinion but only when they have the facts on which to base an opinion

Journalism fails to meet the once sacred standards of unbiased reporting.  

When someone intentionally starts fires destroying the homes of thousands of wild animals and the vegetation of the mountains

When someone intentionally takes the life of another without just cause

When someone demeans another whether in words or actions

When someone withholds basic sustenance from anyone

When someone controls another person whether emotionally, psychologically or physically

There are many more ways of destroying than these, but the one thing they have in common is SOMEONE.

I just thought it would be over! Not yet - this nation is not yet a United States!  I have read that people are afraid or scared, yet it seems to be those people that are displaying violence and promoting hatred. I have as yet seen anything to warrant the destruction caused by the riots.  I am cautiously waiting and watching as our new chosen leaders emerge and take control of our government. I will continue to pray for these leaders and our President-elect and Vice President-elect.

4 More Days

Just 4 more days and the last two years of yapping, name calling, finger pointing, hating - well you have to know what I am talking about - it is ALL that the media has covered!  I wonder what my Facebook friends and family will talk about after Tuesday! This election has voided our minds for anything other than this election.

And it hasn't just occupied our minds, but also our time - time that could very well be spent on something so much more inspirational, motivational, educational. Well it is almost over and I can get back to whatever it was occupying my time two years ago.

One of these candidates will be our next president and my only wish is that the next president love America as much as I do; the next president want to promote growth for America; the next president honor the Constitution and the freedoms provided therein for America; the next president acknowledge the loss of life and the service of the many men and women in the protection of America and its people; the next president believe that all people are created equal and the laws of the land apply to all America and its people consistently; the next president serve America with pride and represent our America with honor and without apology as the greatest nation on earth; the next president acknowledge that our America is a Christian nation, always has been, always will be and protects without fear against those wishing to annihilate Christians worldwide.

I am ready for this election cycle to be over, so I will know how I need to prepare for the future as I know that big changes are in store for my America!

If - Then

If  
Knowledge is what we learn and know
Then
Intelligence is how we use what we know

Appears we need to learn to utilize our knowledge!

That time again!

the wonder of it all!

pick pick pick - plagiarism? - same words, arranged same/different, pick on something else!

these women are not alike BUT they may think of their husbands in the same way

The Way of the World

Kindness repaid

Help is sometimes hard to come by and even more difficult to ask for in some situations.  When received, it may not be in the form expected or even wanted, but it is still help.  Accept with gratitude and repay with like kindness.  Do not bite the hand that feeds you and definitely do not burn bridges which you may need to recross.

Think before you vote!

There are so many issues facing the citizens of this great country.  How long will we be able to call the USA "this great country"?  The economy has not recovered, ethics is at an all time low, morals have decayed dramatically, and on and on.  Will there be no end to the struggle for power and control over this vastly populated continent - yes continent. 

This is the big election year.  There is mud slinging going on from the most insignificant positions up for re-election to the top position of "this great country" and the closer we get to November the worse it will get. 

In the last four years has government and its citizens progressed or suffered from the decisions made by our leaders.

Think before you vote!

Cuddle and Rock

I love being a Mother.  I cuddled and rocked both of my children when they were infants and read to them when they were older for hours on end and left the housework, ironing and cooking for later.  I called it making memories.

Now almost 40 years later as I sit at home alone, I can pull those memories out to relive the most beautiful time of my life.

Thank to you a wonderful daughter and son for giving me memories!

It is okay to be angry;
It is not okay to be cruel!

Election Year

Election year is fast approaching.  Research your favored candidate now!  After officials are in office it is too late.  Know who you are voting for when you pull that lever or press that button!

Somebody

Somebody killed a little girl
Somebody burried this little girl in the backyard
Somebody moved the little girl's dead body to another area
Somebody found the little girl's body
Somebody was arrested
Somebody was found not guilty
So
Nobody will pay for killing this child

Some day justice will be served - served by some one else
because No One Can Fool God
He sees all
He hears all
He knows all

Walk, Pedal or Drive

The mobility of the human race has been uppermost in the development and invention of wheeled transportation.  God gave us two legs to make us mobile.  In our desire to "save" our time and put forth less energy, we harnessed horses, mules and cows as a means of transportation.  Still uncomfortable in our means of transport, the wheel was developed and along came tricycles, bicycles and carts.  Too much effort was required to pedal so motors were attached and we had motorcycles, scooters, automobiles and trucks.  Man still could not get where he wanted to be fast enough so along came airplanes and on and on and on.

What would have happened if we had stayed with what we were given - two legs?  The environment would have not experienced the impact of concrete, asphalt, emissions from vehicles, and so much more.  Would the earth and its inhabitants been healthier? 

The little town of Griffin, Georgia is now considering banning bicycles from sidewalks.  A little courtesy on both the part of the rider as well as the walker would most likely cure the woes of the complainants, but then the lack of such courtesy is the cause of so many accidents on the streets, roads and highways.  Walking is healthy; pedalling is healthy.  With the continuing rise in the price of fuel, there will be many more walking and riding.  It is the cheapest form of transportation and can be so much fun in the process of getting where we need to go. 

Whatever form of transportation you choose, remember to be courteous.

As Grandpa use to say, "be nice!"

Thanks for listening and until next time . . .

Happy reading!
Belle

Southern Tornados

I had seen all the pictures on the news, those sent via email and over the phone, and I had listened to all the horror stories and vivid descriptions of the devastation caused by the tornados that hit our area on Thursday morning.  But nothing I had seen or heard prepared me for my trip into and through Barnesville yesterday.  The bile rose in my throat as I looked at the power of the storm and I wondered how anyone survived this mighty wind.  It brought tears to my eyes as we drove slowly through the Grove Street area and I know that the Buice family was mightily blessed to have escaped with their lives.

My girls had called and ordered me to the bathroom with pillows to cover my body, but pillows would have not been enough if these storms had chose another path.  As I huddled and fervently prayed for protection for me and mine, I realized that we are truly in the hands of God and after seeing the destruction there is nothing humanly possible to protect oneself from this type of disaster. 

My heart goes out to Marty and his family as they try to rebuild their lives without their parent's and I pray for peace to them as they make the long journey through their grief.  I thank God that he spared the lives of so many.