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.

Surveys

I have been receiving receipts from different stores and restaurants with survey request attached. This impresses me as it is a means of letting corporations know if the people are happy with products, price, and service. This has been a long time in coming and I appreciate the ability to express my opinion. The buck doesn't always stop with store management.

I have found that the stores and restaurants offering the survey sites are the stores and restaurants that I receive the best service, product, and assistance. Thank you for allowing me to voice my opinion and please recognize those that I have praised for their courteous attitudes.

As a very nice nurse told me recently, "It doesn't take much to be kind and some people need a little kindness." Well spoken!

Pleaser

I am a pleaser. I don't like to make anyone else uncomfortable and put them in a position of defense. If I express an opinion and my opinion provokes a defensive or aggressive response, I withdraw and shut up.

Writing on this blog has been therapy for this huge affliction, but I find myself withdrawing my content when I receive negative feedback. I have just done it again.

But, now I have decided its okay. I know my feelings and feelings don't always have to be shared. I can nurture my opinions all alone and don't have to offend anyone with those opinions.

Voicing of opinions should not lead to conflict, riot, war, but they have and they do. Now I better understand why there were sons fighting fathers, brothers fighting brothers and cousins fighting cousins in the Civil War. Each were just as passionate as the other over the issues of the day.

Happy reading, God Bless, and keep thinking!

Belle