As I was growing up, I was taught that our goal in life is to spend eternity with God in heaven. Who can comprehend that? I know I am one of those people who always needs to know what time it is and I am very schedule oriented. So, the idea of eternity and being outside of time is beyond my grasp.
A couple of weeks ago, I went to a daytime Mass. Since I was off, I wore no watch (yes, I go wild sometimes and don’t wear a watch). As I was sitting in the chapel, waiting for Mass to start, I had no idea of how many minutes remained. A CD player was playing Gregorian chant. I thought perhaps this was a glimmer of life in heaven. I was unable to know the time and the chant was like the angels singing. I know that this is a poor analogy but it did have meaning for me.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Palin Derangement Syndrome
Okay, you knew this was coming. You’d have to be in a coma (and many are) not to have heard that Governor Sarah Palin is the Republican nominee for Vice President.
What has emerged since the announcement? Palin Derangement Syndrome. I feel so relieved that those who suffer with Bush Derangement Syndrome have found a new outlet for their mania.
Can you believe the things being said about this woman? “She’s from Alaska”, as if that was a bad thing. She’s not educated enough. I won’t even repeat the hateful things said about her and her daughter.
My favorite though is that all the women who just love to kill babies can’t believe she would leave her newborn in the care of – gasp! – her husband. I guess these women have never had a stable, loving relationship in their lives and cannot comprehend how a man (and what a hunk of a man!) could sacrifice so much for his wife.
What really gets me, though, is that so many detractors will not acknowledge that she is an accomplished, successful woman. Fine, hate her politics but be honest. I had a very unhappy marriage but I am the first to admit that my ex-husband was a terrific drummer. The truth is the truth. But they’ll never admit anything good about Governor Palin. I think they are just green with jealousy.
What were we told back in the 70’s? Don’t just be a dumpy housewife. You can have it all: a happy marriage, children and a career. For a lot of us, it turned out to be a pipe dream. Now comes along Sarah Palin who embodies the 1970’s superwoman and the “feminists” just can’t stand it. She succeeded where they failed. And pooh on Oprah Winfrey who won’t have Gov. Palin on her show. She probably knows that Gov. Palin will steal the show.
Whether the McCain/Palin ticket wins or not, Sarah Palin is a rising political star in the U.S. Those who have the syndrome: renew your Valium prescriptions.
What has emerged since the announcement? Palin Derangement Syndrome. I feel so relieved that those who suffer with Bush Derangement Syndrome have found a new outlet for their mania.
Can you believe the things being said about this woman? “She’s from Alaska”, as if that was a bad thing. She’s not educated enough. I won’t even repeat the hateful things said about her and her daughter.
My favorite though is that all the women who just love to kill babies can’t believe she would leave her newborn in the care of – gasp! – her husband. I guess these women have never had a stable, loving relationship in their lives and cannot comprehend how a man (and what a hunk of a man!) could sacrifice so much for his wife.
What really gets me, though, is that so many detractors will not acknowledge that she is an accomplished, successful woman. Fine, hate her politics but be honest. I had a very unhappy marriage but I am the first to admit that my ex-husband was a terrific drummer. The truth is the truth. But they’ll never admit anything good about Governor Palin. I think they are just green with jealousy.
What were we told back in the 70’s? Don’t just be a dumpy housewife. You can have it all: a happy marriage, children and a career. For a lot of us, it turned out to be a pipe dream. Now comes along Sarah Palin who embodies the 1970’s superwoman and the “feminists” just can’t stand it. She succeeded where they failed. And pooh on Oprah Winfrey who won’t have Gov. Palin on her show. She probably knows that Gov. Palin will steal the show.
Whether the McCain/Palin ticket wins or not, Sarah Palin is a rising political star in the U.S. Those who have the syndrome: renew your Valium prescriptions.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Commercial Actors
I don’t know if there are awards for actors from commercials but there should be. These performers have 30 seconds or 1 minute in which to sell something. Sometimes their performances are just as provocative as some of the greatest of our film/TV/stage actors.
Remember several years ago, Taster’s Choice had a series of commercials that was a mini drama? It was about these two neighbors who were attracted to each other. The romance seemed to be moving along when the husband turned up.
How about the famous Life cereal commercial of the 1970’s in which brothers were about to eat cereal but were a little leery of the new stuff their mother bought. Suddenly, the youngest starts shoveling it down his throat and one of the other brothers exclaims, “Hey! Mikey likes it!” That phrase has entered into our language.
And who can forget, “Where’s the beef?”. The elderly actress became a sensation. She was everyone’s grandma standing up for herself. I am sure you can think of your own favorites.
I wonder if there is a website where you can look up the names of these actors. If not, there should be.
Remember several years ago, Taster’s Choice had a series of commercials that was a mini drama? It was about these two neighbors who were attracted to each other. The romance seemed to be moving along when the husband turned up.
How about the famous Life cereal commercial of the 1970’s in which brothers were about to eat cereal but were a little leery of the new stuff their mother bought. Suddenly, the youngest starts shoveling it down his throat and one of the other brothers exclaims, “Hey! Mikey likes it!” That phrase has entered into our language.
And who can forget, “Where’s the beef?”. The elderly actress became a sensation. She was everyone’s grandma standing up for herself. I am sure you can think of your own favorites.
I wonder if there is a website where you can look up the names of these actors. If not, there should be.
Monday, September 01, 2008
New Orleans Not Destroyed – Bush to Blame
In a startling development today, Hurricane Gustav did not destroy the city of New Orleans. Even though most of the citizens evacuated the city, it has been reported that some bars and restaurants are open this evening.
Opponents of President Bush wasted no time in laying the blame right at the president’s feet. “It’s quite apparent that the President had NOAA predict at least a category 3 storm. He is trying to make up for the disaster following Katrina”, one aide to a Democrat senator was quoted as saying.
A highly placed Democrat source added, “He (President Bush) knew that the storm would not devastate the city. He wasted money and resources by having the city evacuated. He sent troops and aid down there for no reason”.
It has also been reported that the president put pressure on Sen. John McCain to tone down the Republican convention which opened today in St. Paul, MN. The McCain campaign was asked about this but replied, “no comment”. It is not clear if the convention will now proceed as scheduled with all the gaiety and fun usually associated with a convention.
Developing.
Opponents of President Bush wasted no time in laying the blame right at the president’s feet. “It’s quite apparent that the President had NOAA predict at least a category 3 storm. He is trying to make up for the disaster following Katrina”, one aide to a Democrat senator was quoted as saying.
A highly placed Democrat source added, “He (President Bush) knew that the storm would not devastate the city. He wasted money and resources by having the city evacuated. He sent troops and aid down there for no reason”.
It has also been reported that the president put pressure on Sen. John McCain to tone down the Republican convention which opened today in St. Paul, MN. The McCain campaign was asked about this but replied, “no comment”. It is not clear if the convention will now proceed as scheduled with all the gaiety and fun usually associated with a convention.
Developing.
End of Bush Derangement Syndrome
It’s about 4 ½ months until the new president is sworn in. What will happen to all of the people who suffer from Bush Derangement Syndrome? These are the people who hate President Bush so much that they want him to fail more than the country to prosper. We have a great example right now. There are stories in the news about individuals who are gleeful that Hurricane Gustav is about to hit the Gulf coast because it may make President Bush to look bad again.
I truly do not understand this. What is it about this man that turns reasonable individuals into rabid, mouth foaming maniacs? They blame everything on President Bush. Car accident on the NJ turnpike – President Bush’s fault (we don’t get enough funds to maintain it). Snowstorm in the Midwest – President Bush’s fault (he hasn’t done enough to stop global warming).
These people never admit when the president does anything positive. The surge is working in Iraq but they still find fault. They are still campaigning against him even though he is not running in November.
I am looking forward to January 2009. I wonder if these people will have to have the aid of psychiatrists. Stay tuned.
I truly do not understand this. What is it about this man that turns reasonable individuals into rabid, mouth foaming maniacs? They blame everything on President Bush. Car accident on the NJ turnpike – President Bush’s fault (we don’t get enough funds to maintain it). Snowstorm in the Midwest – President Bush’s fault (he hasn’t done enough to stop global warming).
These people never admit when the president does anything positive. The surge is working in Iraq but they still find fault. They are still campaigning against him even though he is not running in November.
I am looking forward to January 2009. I wonder if these people will have to have the aid of psychiatrists. Stay tuned.
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