Bringing "The Desiderada" to Mind-

A wee bit of a rant.


















Speaking of caring, I was told today that I do not care.
Oh, "what*e*ver".
hehehe


But then to [try to] 'threaten' me with these words, "other people read {your replies} and wonder..."
... blah blah blah



# 1. If they haven't the sense to ask me to explain something or another, then they will remain invisible to me.
# 2. My parents raised me much better than to worry about what the Joneses are thinking, saying, doing, etc.

As I told the author, 'if the day should ever come that I actually give a good damn what others think of me, then I can only hope that would be the very day that my heart stops beating.'

*sigh* 
As we have all learned, there are friends. And then there are "Friends"
Ya know?

I do however, take issue with anyone even insinuating that I am apathetic.
I know I am not. God knows I am not. (And if need be, those really are the only ones that matter).

Please though, do not be thinking that I do not care what you write, or even "if" you comment anywhere.
You see, I have learned (a long time ago) that without your comments I never have much of a blog; no matter what I might choose to write about.

Simply put, if you do not understand something, just ask. I will answer as best as I can, with references if need be.

What I promise not to do, ever, is reply with "I can not help it if you do not comprehend what I write. and its not my job to explain it further"

All I can say to that is 'Wow, that's sad'

XOXO
Anne

PS
The fact will remain that the person in question will not even take the time to read this.
It's too bad because I believe we may all benefit from reading this daily.

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.

Be careful. Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann

Fleur-de-lis pic from google