Prevailing "Current" (A Collective RANT)!

The Daughter, The Dog- and The Daffodil!

Good Morning All;

Once again I have been a slugabout; about blogging, about everything.

This morning even waking with a bit of a migraine, which I will try to sleep off later.

Having dealt with pain in my back, and now in my shoulder- Both more a bit unrelenting. At times that even the pain pills I have do not help.

So, on Monday I finally called my GP and Casey drove me to the appointment.

Seems as though I now have bursitis, and tendinitis in my shoulder; and some other damn ailment of my elbow- (that I can neither recall nor pronounce). 

Save for the tendinitis, they are here to stay.

As far as my back goes, and recalling the one time that I had a kidney infection, I thought perhaps I had another UTI, or had even passed a wee stone. The 'stone' came to mind because nothing made that pain even get a little better.

But with one quick little pee in a bowl, and they quickly realized I had no such 'luck'.

But hey, I do have a 'new' fracture in my damned osteoporotic back. This makes 28. (Which oddly enough is the number of teeth I should have; less now following the poison Reclast I had infused early last year).

Ah hell, I quit.

I have jumped (literally and figuratively), through their every damn hoop. I have taken 'everything' including advice, chemicals, vitamins, medicines, minerals, holistic, (and otherwise) for so long that I am a walking talking list of shit to not even waste your money on.

I have even worn my brace, faithfully; then again I have NOT worn it faithfully too.

I have exercised 'til I am blue in the face.

I have changed my diet, and my posture. 

I even change my underwear on a daily basis.

All, seemingly, to no avail. "Avail" equaling relief.

I am more than frustrated.

And I believe I even passed trying to be depressed about it long ago. 

Then someone threw in the terminal aspect. 

Now it is onward to the "itis'es".

A maelstrom of "Morton Salt meets Murphys Law" days...

I honestly thought I was making everything better, had turned a corner on the fractures, and was even feeling better. 

Correction, I was feeling amazingly~better just a few weeks ago!

Perhaps I overdid it. 

Casey is constantly on me to stop "doing"  And I would ...  if I could.

But if I stop, I would soon get a letter along with a fine from the Village Gods telling me to cut my lawn, or pay them to come in and do it.

Call Randy.

Not gonna happen.  

As it is, he already takes care of his own place, his Dad's place 45 miles away, plus his Mom's place- about 20 miles away.

Add to that, that his dad had a stroke on Sunday past- More of a TIA, but at any rate, it has left him with slurred, unsuccessful speech- and a weakness and vulnerability of his right side. Thank God Randy had gone up there that day... "Dad" is now at the VA Hospital in Milwaukee. 

Casey is unable to mow- But there is some good news too, as she has her teeth now! Hopefully she can eat much better and get her damned blood sugars under control. If/when that happens, it might even help with her skin infection that [still] just won't go away. 

She will be getting her insulin pump, (YAY!). Just that it takes so long to be able to program it accurately for someone who has such a wacky diet due to her mouth, then add the pain within her entire digestive tract.

My girl needs a break already! 

Hey God, are you up there? 

Are you listening?

I have been a member of a pancreatitis group since 2008- And recently there was a 'fight' about God on there.

I swear if I hear one more person say that "God" has given them their respective diseases I am going to vomit. 

That is NOT the definition of karma, (not religiously-whacked or otherwise).

While I may admit that I possibly could have 'earned' my own maladies, there is no way in hell that Casey did!
End of my little sermon. 

 - - Just not the end of the ranting. hehehe

Speaking of illness, you recall my good friend Polly- Her husband has just been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, also called "ALS". 

Rich is only 58 for cryin' out loud! He is also very very active. 

They will be heading to university in Denver next week to learn much more. 

What a horrible thing it is, and I am feeling so badly for them both.

I was into town a few weeks ago to do some shopping- And I needed badly to obtain some Sudafed. 

(Are anyone else's allergies worse this year, or is it just me)?

Anyway, to get Sudafed you have to show your ID- They scan it. 

Asking why, the gal looked me over (leered at me), top to bottom- and said, "So we know who buys a bunch of it and maybe makes crack with it."

I could not help myself at her tart reply but to then ask for the biggest box. (Another leer over her glasses)...

I also got a box of the PE stuff for the high blood pressure end of things. She leers at me a third time and asks if I have high blood pressure. (Is this bitch my new doctor, or what)? I say yes. She THEN tells me not to even take that because it could mess with my b/p.

At that, I asked for a Kleenex and blew my stuffed nose right in front of her.

What a bitch she was! (OK, I concede that I was also getting to that point), especially when I handed my used Kleenex back to her and "Correct me if I am wrong..." as I pointed out that these meds are available over the counter for a reason. 

Grrr....

One more "Grrr" as I relate that I have been unceremoniously kicked off the site I was using for information on my osteoporosis. And this because because I took umbrage at the notion that we should LIE TO OUR DOCTORS about what we take!
Just another dumb broad. But it's crap like that, that others might do, at her suggestion, and then wonder why their doctors cannot figure out what is wrong.

What a stupid viscous circle!

"What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive"

Had I known I would be removed and blocked from the site, I would have told her in more colorful, and much less nice, language.

Oh well.  Win some. Lose some.

There are more than a few of us that hopefully will be setting up our own site- but I remain at a loss, even after checking into about 10 'discussion' places where to even begin the site.

Any suggestions would be most helpful. There would be 2 or 3 that would be 'administrators', so that would also have to figure into it all.

OK. Whew.

I am done ranting.

Well, unless something else comes to me whilst I am showering.  hehehe

Hope all is well with everyone?
My love to all!

XOXO
Me

Welcome to My Romper Room!

Get out your thinking caps please?

Note: Last year our wonderful state of Wisconsin decided that it was necessary for everyone that drives to have car insurance. 

Clicking on some silly inurance ad, and receiving replies I have learned that the cheapest rate I could have is about $80.00 month. 

It should come as no surprise to anyone that I am now, and have been, driving illegally. 

God help me if I ever get pulled over, -or in an accident.
I WILL need bail money...

Now wait a minute. I promise you that this is not a pity-pot story. 

It is, however, a very private one...

As you all know, I have been listed as permanently disabled since 2005. 

BIG surprise, that.

Further, as you also know, I am facing certain death. 

Aren't we all?

(But the doctors were wrong about their "cupla months" guesstimate).

I'm still here!  hehehe

Now, please put those thinking caps "on"...

Last month, (December 2011), I received $669.00 in social security to live on.

Along with that I received $81.00 month in Quest- aka "Food stamps"
*That came to $2.61 day- (Not much, but again, it is doable).

This month, (Jan 2012), I received the federally mandated COLA - (cost of living increase)- 

This came to approx $28.00.

Things are tight, but it is possible to live on this amt of money, (that is, if you don't pay your real estate taxes).

And so... those $81.00 worth of food stamps helped a lot.

With this additional $28.00 month I could finally afford to go back to at least having homeowners insurance. 

However...

The insurance bill I received last month says I pay $15.00 more for my secondary health insurance every month, over and above what medicare pays.

Hmmm... OK.

But - - - Wait!

That still leaves me with $13.00 month extra money. (But crap, not even renters can get insurance for $13.00 month anymore).

Oh well.

See, in the government's infinite wisdom, and due to the extra $28.00 income, my Quest got lowered by $41.00, and now I have a whole $40.00 month to eat... Which, for January, comes to $1.29 a day. (Come February that will increase to $1.38 a day)!!!! Woot, and HOOfuckin'RAY!

• Does this make sense to you?  
• Am I worse off everywhere than I was last year? 
• Or, am I really that far removed from second grade mathematics?

Shit kids, if I don't laugh about this I just might be tempted to hurry along the inevitable...

However, since I raised 4 daughters, alone, I already know I am not suicidal.
They also made me realize that I can live on next to nothing, but-

Damn, hey?

Today I read notice notice that our gop candidates TRULY suck. 

Do the click. 

It is entitled,  "GOP Candidates Wade Into Food Stamp Debate"

Please let me know what you think.

From ABC News, (with my thanks to my friend Neal for pointing it out).

PREJUDICE AND CRUELTY ARE UNWELCOME.

Our Casey~Face

{Some} Old White Men REALLY SUCK. (It's a rant).

Good Morning All;
I am back inside; after trying to mow a bit. I did. Then threw the belt... It is WAAAAY too bloody hot to try to put it back on right now, so I shall wait a bit and take advantage of my very premature 'break' as it is...
hehehe
I am actually beginning to feel overheated already! Go figure...

Hope all is well with everyone else.

We had quite a 'trying' week here. Both for Casey and myself.

On Monday Casey had an appointment at the clinic for 7AM, and has some infection in her teeth. The dentist (because of her history) sent her off to another dental dentist/surgeon. This 1st dentist not even prescribing an antibiotic, even though he was repeatedly told she has no spleen. WTF?
So she calls this referral; the other dentist.
Understandably, he won't prescribe without seeing her first- and had an available appointment for her on the 29th. Whew.
Oh, but wait!!!!
We had misheard.
It was the 29th, (of August)!!!
Not even close enough; nope, not by a long shot. She had even informed the staff there about her absent spleen. They cared not one whit about that. -
Now, please keep in mind that Casey and I watched Randy have a stroke in front of us, and due to the fact that he hadn't sought treatment for an infected tooth!!!! The infection traveling to his heart, setting in on his mitral valve. He was fine until a little piece of infection/vegetation had broken off and settled in his brain. It was an awful morning here as we waited for the rescue squad and the cops to get here.  Grrr...
But I digress...

So Casey ended up calling her GP- At least HE prescribed her something, sight unseen- and who probably also had a few words with that first dentist. (They are in the same building).
* If you read my "note" from Friday, then you know that Casey still ended up at the hospital...

But, back to Monday.
I also had a pain management appointment at 10:30AM. Casey came with and even came in with me.


We left there about 11:30. Which meant that we had time to pick up a few groceries at the local pantry.
Coming out of there, we saw an old man, raising his cane to a young girl- About 20 years old. She had her brother with her as he was to babysit for her while she went to an interview. (And we all know that when one has an interview, it is of the highest priority in this day and age)!

Background info: They have a driveway at the pantry that would fit at least 2½ semi/rigs through it at the same time. (They are only open 2 hours/day).
For their customers, they have parking on the road only- And in a shared parking lot kitty~corner across the street.  (And only one handicapped parking spot off the road close to their door, and where we were parked); although there are 2 more spots further away from the building. This young girl had pulled up to stop just short of the yellow line painted on the curb. This took up maybe 2 or 3 feet past where their driveway begins... She had a bitty car.
This girl, young and just a beautiful Mexican/white, or Mulatto perhaps, along with her brother, were putting their groceries in their car, when this old fart starts swearing at her to move her "GD fu*K*%g car" this minute, raising his cane and threatening her.

Aside from those threats, he'd also had many racial slurs to toss her way.

She pulled the car forward to appease him, and by then was into the yellow curb by the same driveway.
THEN, he did it all over again because he claimed she was in the handicapped spot.
She was not! I was.
Casey had pretty much immediately called Randy who was on duty by then. He had her call Green Bay, as he works for the county, not the city... Before she called GB, she warned the old fart she was calling the cops.
At first he waved her off with his cane. Then he told her "I am the cops", and not to bother.
BS- He would provide no ID. She called the city number anyway; telling the operator everything that had transpired and been said- and what was still going on. The girl, by this time was scared shitless by him; and witless about missing her interview. I told her just to go, that we would take care of this old piece of white trash. I also told her that NO ONE ever has the right to talk to her like that. She was crying, but she did leave.
 
About 5 minutes later an unmarked lieutenants car and a marked Green Bay police car pull up. Each from different directions. Casey hung up and called Randy back telling him that our help were there. Keep in mind Randy then kept her on the phone just in case anything else happened.

Did they ask US what had happened? No.
They walked over the pantry people, where the old fart with the cane was; (and where management had come out. Then the cops simply walked away.
What?
I said, "Oh hey, don't you want to know our side of the story? None of those other people had been out there to witness anything."

After the lieutenant had turned to holler "NO" at me, they went and spoke with each other across the street.

But they did come back. Casey, still on the phone, was told to hang up (she put the phone on the seat next to her), and asked if they were going to arrest that man. The lieutenant said no, that the old man had denied everything. The younger cop then asked Casey if she wanted to be arrested for calling in a false police report.
What the hell?

I told that younger asshole that I would be going downtown to receive a written report on all what had transpired, and to make sure he wrote it honestly.  (I do know how these guys operate. I also know the consequences for writing a dishonest incident report). God help me, but I so wanted to tell him that as he had also threatened me for getting in~between the old fart and the girl.
Bullshit. ANYONE would have done the very same thing I did. A little piece of lady had tried to stand up to, but was really against that old bastard with a weapon. and an awful mouth. Newsflash for him, I could have taken him (hell, I had a cane too), with NO cane and one hand behind my back no matter how much pain I was in. I promise you that!

But apparently we were only to watch and wait to see the little girl get the hell beat out of her. That will never happen, no matter the consequences, not while I am seeing it go down. And yes, I did tell deputy whatever he is, exactly that.
The "L" jumped in telling me that he saw no blood, no broken teeth etc. (I showed him mine after I told him he sounded exactly like the ignorant cops that had responded back when my 1st husband used to beat the living shit out of me. Then again, in that day and age, I was told it was my fault. Yes, very flippantly I showed him my own teeth.
He claimed he needed to see blood. (*The * effin' *hell * he* did*)! Though dammitallanyway, I didn't say that. I regret not saying it.

In the meanwhile, Randy had asked Casey for him to be able to speak with one of the city boys. (Since city cops hate county, (and vice-versa), the "L" declined, as did his little chipmunk).
Casey remained on the line, crying not only from her godawful .pain, but because she was very afraid to be arrested. Thankfully, Randy assured her it would not happen.
They took our ID's - I told the younger that Randy's info is on the back, and to make a note of it. He said he wouldn't, that he didn't care.

We finished packing up our own groceries and left.
Casey clearly needed to gather her own wits and get her heart-rate down, so we stopped off at one of my the stations I used to manage...
Still pissed I am!
"You are not welcome back here, and if we see you again, you will be arrested. (That from a person standing close behind me- I had not sat down yet- who is the GM of the pantry, and of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in GB).
I knew the voice, recognizing it almost immediately even though he had been talking to my back... hehehe 
When finally I had turned after his little tirade, he realized exactly "who" I was. (He once worked for a local distributor, [L.A. Edlbeck], and I had used his company for my stores for many many years). Meeting my eyes, he slowly hung his head, turned, and walked away- My glare burning into his back- He HAD to have felt it.
Later that little a-hole cop had told me that the mgr had changed his mind.
Craig, knows how to find me so I impatiently await the call or the letter of apology. (Either of which I promise you, I *will* receive).
They came back presently with our licenses. And told us to leave. I reminded them again i would be needed to see the incident report. Younger boy cop did then ask for Randy's number.
End of story. I have not yet sufficiently cooled down to go downtown to pick up that report. But I promise to cool off soon.
Dirty bastards.

Ya'all know by now being idle is not my middle name... Nor is it CaseyAnne's.

My question is, would you be able to watch someone WHO IS CLEARLY at a disadvantage, get beaten and/or killed?
Not I.

XOXO
Me

This Blog is NOT for My Friends. {Only the Comment Section Is}.

A favorite October flower-


Just a short note-

While I should probably wait for Casey to reply, I am not that freakin' patient.
Nor will I be as accommodating as she can be.

Know that this note does NOT apply to my 'friends' on Multiply-

It applies ONLY the lowly lurkers that come from another site to disrespect them, and others.

I am so pissed right now that if this person was standing in front of me I would level her straight to hell and back again.
Since her being in close enough proximity to me will never happen, I shall reply this way.


In a reply to CaseyAnne, this 'git' wrote,  -AND I QUOTE:

You are one of the most hateful people on multiply and if anyone complains and whines about all their aches and pains on a daily basis...well, you know who I'm talking about.....


I leave (most of) my blogs open to review and comment by anyone...

To the author, and perhaps her milieu-
YOU WILL RESPECT these few things:

You may call me ANYTHING you want.
You may "diss" my house. My life. My car. And my politics.
You may even slight my dog. (Though I wouldn't recommend it).

You may laugh at my hair. My clothing. My home. You can even make fun of my little aches and pains.

BUT...
You cannot, and will not ever, (EVER), slight any of my children or grandchildren.



Those ARE my rules, BITCH! 

If you don't like them then get the hell off my site and my blogs.

• Will I block you?
  No.

• Why not?
  That is simple.
  Because you deserve to read every bit of the hell you'll get in my comments.
  

MommaLea, Don't SCREAM, but I have a few ?'s.

I will blog about Casey tomorrow. For now she is OK.

Blocked again! 
*NOTE:  If you do not care to read about religion or faith, close this window now.

Do I begin with "Good Evening" ?
 Or shall I just apologize in advance; and state what pity I feel it is that I am forced to post this in public?
-Dirty underwear and all. hehehe

I have copied here what has been written of me.

All typos left alone; as is, where is.
"SHE COMES TO TRY AND DISAPPROVE US AS CHRISTIANS THEN SHE USES THAT DEVIL SPIRIT SHE HAS TO ATTACK AND SAY WE JUDGE PEOPLE , I AM ONLY DOING THIS TO LET YOU KNOW ANNE DOES THIS TO CHRISTIANS THAT SPEAK OUT AND ARE ON FIRE FOR GOD , SHE HAS NO MORALS NOR CHRISTIAN FAITH SHE BELIEVES IN THE HERE AFTER, KARMA, AND THE ONLY WORDS OF THE BIBLE GOD WROTE IS THE 10 COMMANDMENTS SHE BELIEVES SHE HAS BEEN HERE BEFORE,AND LIFE ON EARTH IS HELL ITSELF DOES NOT BELIEVE IN THE DEVIL, NOW I AM QUOTING HER FROM HER SITE IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME GO READ IT ANNE YOU ARE ONE CONFUSED PERSON !
http://flintville.multiply.com/journal/item/67
Well at least she got the correct link. hehehe 

I have already blogged of the person who wrote the above words about me- as previously she was the impetus for me to write "People Are Different."
Click on that if you wish, that was my blog re: homosexuality.

Within that blog I had written:
"I have seen so much hypocrisy and idiocy from people who refuse to learn."
I then quoted her. As momma stated, "if i turn on the TV and ellen is on i turn it, i just wish she would get saved, she seems to have great sense of humor."
To whit, I asked "How does she know Ellen is funny if she doesn't watch her?"
(My question went unanswered)...

A SCREAMING zealot she appears to me. But she has inspired me to reply to her too.

I will begin with her reply to me on my "I Believe, Still"  blog. (Click that if you haven't read it). 

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Anne i clicked on the link to check out about You and what you believe.All i can say is you need to get saved and have a relationship with Jesus Christ. To be Christian is to be Christ Like and here is why i have drawn this conclusion ok.

1.God wrote more than the 10 Commandments he wrote the entire bible through mankind.
2.there is no such thing as the afterlife we live and die then the judgment .
3.we only have one life we don't come back again and again
4.and hell isn't life on earth, and i hope and pray you don't go there
5.you say you don't believe in the devil, well he is very real. Lucifer and all the angels that followed him were thrown out of heaven, he was a beautiful angel once but because he tried to make him self higher than God he was punished.
6.and you believe in Karma>>>>>>>>after reading all about what you believe in it sounds like what the Buddhist believe in or the Hindus.

now in saying all this if you would like to learn more about Gods ways i would suggest you find a good church be faithful lin attending read the bible and prayer is very important . I am not trying to hurt you or tear you down but i do know what works , i have my testimony at my home page under my profile if you care to go read it . i wish all the best for you and i do know you are seeking truth, Jesus Loves you so don't stop searching. "
Lea

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Lea;
I am happy that you came to read of a little bit of what is inside me.

Know first that you cannot "hurt" me, or "tear me down" - unless I allow you to do so. 
(And I am simply not allowing it).   Not today.  Not ever.

I am more than pleased by what is in my heart, and in my soul.
As stated it does not matter to me if you agree, or if you do not.
As far as I am concerned, everyone has a right to be here.

You have shared your views.  I will reply in kind; even though to do so is to reiterate much of what has already been written there.

1. You wrote through mankind god wrote The 10 Commandments.
IMHO, you would ONLY be correct if then you will agree that "mankind" includes each and every human being on the face of our Earth.

2.  If there is no such thing as the afterlife, where will you be -to attend that judgment you spoke of,  if your soul/spirit is not alive?
Have you just betrayed yourself, or your god, by that statement alone?

3. Many people do not believe in reincarnation.
If that is your belief then that is your belief. I am not here to change anyone.
Fact: Human burials from between 30,000 and 50,000 B.C. provide evidence of human belief in an afterlife and possibly in deities, although it is not clear when human belief in deities became the dominant view. wiki

4. I  love the way you phrased your reply by stating "and Hell isn't"! 
(That's what I said)! hehehe
As stated above in # 3, that is your belief.  I am not here to change anyone.

5.  I  do not believe in the devil.
(That too has been hashed and rehashed so much that it has lost its flavor).  
Again as I'd written, "I only believe that there are some very dark spirits and entities living amongst, and near, to us all."

6.  I  really do believe in Karma.
Again, I have already said that. You have only repeated it. 
*  I have explained why I feel this way. 
But now I am curious if you can explain why you believe that Karma is such a bad thing?

Furthermore, why do you say Karma is exclusive to Buddhists or Hindis? (It isn't you know).
Or were you trying to imply that Buddhism, or Hinduism, ie: other religions, are bad?

My God does not exclude anyone.  Why does yours?
Where does your point-of-view leave people who are other faiths/practices?

What good does it do you to put down anyone else' religion or Faith, (or even the lack of it)?
What good can that possibly do anyone?
My own god does not allow me to do that- Even if he did I would not charge anyone to change.
As I had written to you previously, "I would never presume to know what God thinks of anyone! I would never think that my "God" is better than anyone else'."
God is God. Maybe we could just leave it at "God Is" for those that do believe?

Previously we had this conversation"
Q.     WHAT GOD DO YOU SERVE ANNE?
A. Are you admitting that there is more than one God, by asking me 'what' God I serve? That would be quite a negative in the face of The Ten Commandments.
God, by any other name, is still God.
You seem to be taking KJV all too seriously. Each and every Faith has their 'bible' Sweetie.
And whether He/She is called God, Our Creator, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, Yahweh, etc.
Well, that is ALL simple semantics Lea. See, there IS only one God.  And whomever God is -called- (and in direct contrast to Exodus 34:14), I assure you that my "God" is not jealous, or to be feared, if I do good throughout my life.
God will judge my heart and my soul. Nothing else.


Too, your viewpoint sadly excludes way many of gods own creations.
And by "creations" I mean all of mankind; especially those which practice their own religion(s) faithfully.
But I do believe your POV to be quite narrow when compared with my own.

I do not need to attend any church to be a 'good', or just, person. As if I might need an excuse, I will refer you to the anxiety attacks I spoke of also.  Oddly these even seem to present themselves whether I am doing hypnosis, yoga exercises, driving across the state, blogging,  or even attending mass!

I am well to not be part of the "Sunday faithful".
(But I do thank you for caring so darn much).

Again I am quite happy just the way I am. I am sorry you do not see the joy in my own soul.  For there is a little show of Faith (mine) in almost every line; should you decide to reread it- this time as it was written.

I am not searching for anything else. My spiritual life is quite intact.
Oh wait!   You are right!!!!   God loves me anyway...

Have a 'wunnaful' weekend!

XOXO
Anne  -aka-  "The immoral, unchristian, (and confused) one with the Devil Spirit"

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

GOP. Unemployment.

Yes, it is most decidedly a rant. It is a can of worms, almost guaranteed to upset a few of you.
Grab a cup of coffee- it is also long. (PLUS, the caffeine is good for you).

If you are fortunate enough to still have your job 4+ years into this crap, you are indeed lucky.

I will begin by quoting: "If you voted Republican in the last three elections, you ought to go to Hell."

From my email came this, "Oh, and by the way, for your next multiply blog please note that not a single republican is willing to vote ‘yes’ on the current jobs bill…. Even tho dems have ripped the guts outta the bill trying to please them."

GOP: Stop Punishing the Unemployed (CLICK)

Democrats are working hard to fix the economy Republicans nearly destroyed.
In the meantime, struggling American families must rely on unemployment benefits to pay the rent, put food on the table and keep up with bills. Unbelievably, Republicans are filibustering an extension of these benefits in yet another attempt to make President Obama fail.

Sign the petition  (CLICK). Give Republican leaders a piece of your mind. Tell them to stop playing political games with people’s livelihoods. It is simply unconscionable that Republicans would hurt out-of-work Americans to make a political point. The obstruction must end.

By now, we have all heard about or even read these articles

1. Republicans Kill Senate Jobless Aid Bill
   

2. House Democrats Mulling Standalone Jobs Bill After Senate Failure
3. Jobs Bill Fails In Senate: Democrats Say Thursday's Doomed Vote Was The Last Chance

From # 1 came these words:
"The demise of the bill means that unemployment benefits will phase out for more than 200,000 people a week."

"Governors who had been counting on federal aid will now have to consider a fresh round of budget cuts, tax increases of state workers."

To refresh our collective & 'all too convenient' memorys: (March 2010)
GOP senators emerged Monday to caution that the health debate had taken a toll on the institution, warning of little work between parties the rest of this year. "There will be no cooperation for the rest of the year," McCain said. (WTH John?  & no matter who it may harm)?
"They have poisoned the well in what they've done and how they've done it."

So, we were warned? And warned well ahead of time too?   WHAT?!
Do these GOP 'games' make McCains words 'right' or decent then?
Or, are we all simply just believing the crap we forward/read/hear about without checking the truth out and verifying it for ourselves? (How utterly st00pid)!
SpaceStevie said it well, "We have a new class in this country. One that doesn't serve, doesn't care, watch(es) "American Idol" and "Dancing With the Stars." One who the contemporary news is made for. The News that is obsessed with celebrity and gossip, rather than news of substance."
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Time and again I have literally begged people to search, read, (and most importantly to comprehend), what is going on.
I have offered links as proof that there was/is no death panel, and that Congress really does pay into social security. Ad nauseum, I still receive the emails proclaiming crap like this to be true.

It is my belief that every bill will be waylaid, since McCain spoke those words.
Replying to the McCain quote- Frum, (former GW Bush speechwriter) claims, "Rigid conformity is being enforced, no dissent is allowed, and the conservative brain will slowly shrivel into dementia if it hasn't already."

MJW Stickings, "Conservatism these days is about
a) blind loyalty to the Republican Party,
b) anti-government teabagging extremism,
c) theocracy -- or
d) some contorted combination of the above."

"The American mind may very well still be closing, in a cultural way, but the conservative mind seems to have been shut down altogether."

Are they all his little puppets then? Are we?
* Grandstand * Oppose * Postpone

This morning, still hopeful for our nation of unemployed, I read this-
House May Push Stand-Alone Jobs Bill
* Meanwhile, unemployed workers actively seeking work are faced with an emerging concern: companies are now only interested in hiring workers who are currently employed! According to CNNMoney.com, employment experts have noted an increase in companies putting out job postings with restrictions such as “unemployed candidates will not be considered” or “must be currently employed.”
CNNMoney interviewed Rich Thompson, a vice president of staffing firm Adecco Group North America, who said, “I don’t have hard numbers, but three out of the last four conversations I’ve had about openings, this requirement was brought up.” It was also noted that after such listings were brought to the attention of media, most companies immediately took them down.
However, experts say that even if companies don’t put out such listing, most unemployed applicants are usually “ruled out right off the bat.”

For gods sake people, who/what have we elected?

Are we this blind, or apathetic, to our own fellow Americans?
The answer must be a resounding "yes".

Note the sheer volume of dollars being sent away from America- (and those being misspent in America too).
(quoted now from the above link):

• We can afford to GIVE Pakistan $7.5 BILLION to arm and train Taliban to kill AMERICAN soldiers
• We can afford to GIVE Egypt $7 Billion
  
• We can afford to GIVE Haitian earthquake victims over $2 BILLION dollars
• We can afford to GIVE $30 MILLION to Palestinian refugees
• We CAN AFFORD to keep the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest 1 percent of the country
• We CAN AFFORD to bail out Wall Street and buy GM
• But we CAN’T AFFORD to take care of middle class AMERICANS who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own?
  
  • This is being decided by people that ‘We the People’ are paying!!!
• ‘We the People’ are ALLOWING these people to GIVE our tax dollars away to others, but they won’t help us?
  
  • With OUR OWN MONEY?
• I am absolutely ASHAMED of the Senators and to be called an American!
  
  • And Senators, you should be ASHAMED of YOURSELVES!

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I am hoping that, come November, this record of dissidence, disagreement, and disrespect toward Americas citizens, will be voted out of office.

From my email:
"Elections are all about choices, and Republicans have made theirs.
They've chosen to stand with British Petroleum against small businesses, with big banks against Main Street, and with health insurance companies so they can roll back health care reform.
They have had myriad chances to stand alongside American families. They simply refuse.
Now, the choice is ours. We can sit on the sidelines, or we can fight back.
 
Sincerely,
Sen. Dick Durbin"

I am choosing to fight back, thank you very much. With any intelligent voting the intransigent, game~playing, bipartisan, doctrinarians will be gone.

So there it is. You knew it was coming.
I am p*ssed, and I am out of cigarettes.
And that is no way to go through life.  Not even in Flintville.

XOXO
Me


PS   Wait.
Let's do a little 3rd grade math...

• 200,000 people every week?
• That's one million people by the 1st of August!
• Almost 2 million by Sept- and these people have children that will be returning to school.
  
  • How is that going to happen?
    
    • And if you think teachers can afford to help, (with their 40~student classrooms), think again!

God only knows that I had a hard enough time sending my kids back to school each year while I was working full~time. I thanked them wholeheartedly when they were old enough to have jobs of their own could buy their own little things...

I await the GOP to be whining about the "free lunch" programs now, [or blaming immigration for their (gop) adamant refusal to cooperate with our current administration, and to stand behind our American workers].

pic from here