Just Plain Disgusted

I am just plain disgusted!

I am sick over the inability to stop a oil leak that is destroying my favorite ocean areas and the wildlife that inhabits the area.

I am fed up with the continuous lies told by our elected leaders.

I am sick over the moral decay of our society.

I am tired of discontented, jealous, hate filled people spewing vile and malicious statements against their fellowman.

I am sickened by those who can only see the bad and never search for the good in people.

I am dismayed with people who seek pleasure at the expense of others rather than finding peace and happiness within themselves.

I am disgusted with the lack of respect for others and lack of self respect in our people.

I am saddened that it is taking longer and longer for our young people to mature and become responsible.

I pray for those who lack compassion for their fellow man.

I miss my gentle friends who worked so hard to keep peace and ensure justice in the world and could always find the good in people.

At this time in the life of our nation, we as a people should be building our neighbors up rather than tearing them down.  We continue to advocate that we are a Christian nation, but do our actions reflect a Christian attitude. 

Teen of the Sixties

The teens of the sixties were responsible for more cultural change than any other generation.  I can say that so definitively because I was a teen of the sixties.  There was no limit to our imagination or the lines we would cross.  We experimented with life like no other dared.  If there was a rule, we broke it.  Protocol meant nothing.  We would support any cause that made half way sense even if it couldn't be justified.  We were so smart and brave and forward thinking.  It was the Era of Rebellion.

We  were the generation that changed music as quickly as we did fashion. Drugs came out of the closet.  Sexual taboos were abolished.  Community living rather than family living was the way to go. 

Women no longer stayed at home and provided the stability and security so needed for family growth and success.  Women could definitely run a company and would one day rule the world.  Anyone can take care of a child.  Hire someone to clean the house and do the laundry.  Restaurants provide plenty of food. Why should women stay at home when they had so much to offer to the rest of the world?

And now we pine for the way it was.  We changed the world!  What in the world were we thinking? 

Belle

Don't You Just Hate That Old Devil!

Recently a couple and their children went on a trip with a church group. They all had a great weekend. The children played and everyone enjoyed fellowship with each other. All the participants felt blessed for a peaceful and enlightening weekend. New friendships were forged and new bonds created. But as the weekend came to an end and the families packed up to go home, the devil injected himself into their camaraderie, fellowship and all around good time. As is often the way of the devil, he sneaked in when no one was looking and convinced these people of God that much more had gone on over the weekend than the fellowship and Bible study. Before long these people carried home bad feelings, accusations and hard feelings. Then the devil injected himself in their home life causing disruption and doubt, nurturing hate and mistrust, and general discontent between family members and friends. The devil won another one.

There was a company in the area where all the staff were friendly and worked together in a cooperative and pleasant manner. Most of the staff were Christians. I know it is not correct to discuss religion in the workplace, but Christians don't have to discuss religion - they live it. Everything was going really well and progress was being made until the old devil moved in. Actions speak louder than words. The same words were being spoken, but the actions had changed. And you know, those words were spoken in a different tone, a different volume, a different look on the face from which they were spoken and everyone knew, the devil could not stand the wonderful things that had been happening. Not only did the atmosphere in the office change, the outlook of the whole company changed and there was no stopping the discontent, hatred, jealousy and accusations that now flowed from every employee. The devil won another one.

Two young men were starting a business. They had been getting small orders, but not enough to pay themselves a salary and pay the overhead too. Their start up cushion was almost gone and they had to make the decision to stay open and not draw a salary or close the doors. Just as they were about to give up, a huge order came in. Unless they worked night and day they couldn't deliver on time without hiring additional help which they could ill afford to do. They worked and worked and got the order out, but were exhausted. They made enough money to stay open for at least another year and still draw salaries for themselves. They thanked God for their good fortune as more orders started flowing into the office. The devil sneaked in and set the two men against each other. They two could not agree on anything and slowly the business collapsed. So sad that the devil won another one.

Don't you just hate that old devil!

Georgia State Parks

The economy has plummeted and the price of relaxation and discovery has skyrocketed. The cost of entering a park has more than doubled in the last 3 years, the camping fees have increased 64%, and shelter rental has increased 50%. Can the parents of 3 afford the cost of going to the park for a picnic or a weekend of camping? Please keep the parks affordable to families ensuring future generations the opportunity to discover the wonders of Georgia.

State parks have always provided a place for the working people to visit with the grandure of nature. Either for a day trip or a week of camping, State Parks have always guaranteed a family a vacation full of fun, excitement, and activities. Built around Georgia natural wonders, each park offers unique discoveries for children and adults alike. I have visited many parks from Seminole to Atlanta, the mountains of North Georgia and several along the east coast of Georgia. Some are rustic, others are modern with many conveniences. All have something different and wonderful to offer.

Activities are planned and provided by the Interpretive Rangers who are knowledgeable in the details of the geographics, ecological, historical and environmental aspects of their assigned park. All the parks I have visited have clean, up-to-date facilites. Most park visitors take care of the facilities and do not abuse the trails, shelters, pools, golf courses, and park grounds. Georgia State Parks have a large number of volunteers and "friends of the park" that assist in the operations and upkeep of the parks.

Again to those in decision making positions, please keep these wonderful sites affordable so all can enjoy!