Mr. Rogers and the Power of words.

In 1969, the US Senate had a hearing on funding the proposed Corporation for Public Broadcasting, but President Nixon wanted it cut in half for the Vietnam War.



I loved Mister Rogers, he was always so calm and accepting of other, and always willing to lend a hand. He taught so many children that there is true value in who they are- right now. In Mr. Roger's world, there was always a starting point. Life was never perfect but we could always choose to live perfectly. As a little kid in Jamaica,curled up on my veranda reading Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys life was never perfect, but I could always imagine the solutions. I could choose to become pinched and depressed and do nothing, or I could plan and wait for that open crack that always comes. Then, I would jump- ready- willing - able and HAPPY. Mr. Rogers was one of the reigning princes in a world with soft voices and solutions and I will always love him. He was the calm prince who cared enough to stand up for the littlest guys -KIDS!

Time stood Still?

#1: I'm not buying Fred Thompson and #2: I'm 58% geek!

58%



So here's the thing- I'm 58% geek. Yep I know I am barely a wanna be, but I was still excited by the score. This opens up a whole new wardrobe for me- my 11 year old daughter will be mortified!! HEEE HEEE

I will never be as cool as my children expect me to be, and any attempts on my part to be cool would be quite pathetic! Yep I am that mature.

So how did I decide to take this test? Well you can blame Fred Thompson- or rather the idiotic Repubs. who insist on writing syrupy and super positive articles on the bum. No offense.

Every Republican seems to want a recreation of Ronald Reagan, it's damned idiotic. Yes Ronald Reagen was an actor- but who he was had to do with his character- not his profession. The positions he took- again character and the jokes he told - again character. The strength of his presidency - character!

Just because we know that no self respecting Conservative would vote for Rudolf Giuliani - doesn't mean that we need to strap our saddle to just any NRA loving actor. Your love of a gun doesn't make you a proper candidate for the Presidency- ask any rapper! (no offense to armed rappers)
Hell - let's ask him some real questions, and for goodness sakes let's allow him to answer. Let him join in on a debate or two.

This is not Law and Order people!

This is Presidency of, at this moment the greatest country in the world- take that from a humble immigrant :-) Seriously!
- And while you're at it- take a really good look at Ron Paul.

The Artsy Abortion!!!

Actress' Abortion Written Into TV Show

CULVER CITY, CA-Producers considered shooting around the abortion and using lighting tricks and strategically placed plants to cover up her uterus.

It's insane really, first the actress decides to have a child, the producers then have to decide how to conceal the pregnancy- which was not a part of the plot.

THEN- the actress decides that the baby was not worth keeping and then yaaah- they decide to include her decision to kill the baby, in the script!

Now I have never seen this show, and I really don't care to see it, however have we gone so far off the deep end in America- that abortion is now used as art?

Have we abandoned decency and slid so far into iniquity, that death is now artsy?
There is no shame anymore. No personal- 'what the heck am I thinking' reflection in our lives anymore.



'It's like - first I want my baby, then I like don't want my baby and then I realize that it's not like human so like I like abort it!!!!!!!'


Seriously?!

I'm not implying that this actress did not employ some deep thought when contemplating murder- who doesn't-

BUT when you allow your sin to be written into a soulless script - DAMN. That takes some serious balls loaded with juice from satan!

When was the last time you wandered?

I Wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Wordsworth

We sometimes lose touch with reality. We begin to really believe that our in boxes are the most important things in life. We turn around and we realize that we do not know who we are. We keep our secret yearnings locked away and we work to make the dreams of our employers a reality. We watch and wonder when our time will come and we continue on the never ending unicycle - keep it steady - don't want to fall off!

What would happen if we got off , if we wandered for a while, what would we find? What if we decided to find out he truths about who we really are. Would we be surprised- flabbergasted -excited - freaked out? I meet people who have no idea who they are- forget doing what they love- many people can not even express their favorite ice cream flavor.

I ask you if you can't figure out your favorite flavor of ice cream- have you realistically thought about your life :-). My is pistachio and I have tried about forty flavors!!

Wander- aim for nothing and see what you discover , it really is a wonderful habit to form. Many adults are not willing to 'waste time' in order to wander; but blissfully skipping or sauntering through the lanes of our minds may bring us face to face with ourselves.
The hopes and dreams that we had before we were introduced to that awful word- impossible.

This does not have to be a daily goal, even a monthly 2-hour escape would be a wonderful respite. Be prepared to ask yourself some real truths- and be prepared for the answers. Prepare also for the possibility that you may at first become aware of nothing; and if that happens- relax and look forward to you next wander through the fields.

You make not find the elixir for world peace, but you make equip yourself to manage that unicycle a lot better. You may even decide that the unicycle is really not for you.

Cheers

Happy Homeschool Mom

I am feeling really groovy today. Our official Home school has been humming along for the past three days of the new year, and all the kiddies are excited and working.
OK- actually the three year old- Ari, has no desire to work. He has his own folder of activities, but he seems more interested in drawing kittens (he calls them mews) and 'earning' praise stickers!
I actually underestimated the girls this year. They are faster than last term and I have had to scramble to provide worksheets and tests, above the planned curriculum to fill their time - and we have really full days!
This is so exciting, because we might be able to add an additional hour of geography this year! We are studying the American Government this year and the girls will start their projects on the Presidency next week.
They did extraordinarily well last year and tested above their grade levels. I am quite proud of their consistent work and even of my teaching, because last year I endured a long and painful depression. It was the first time in my life that I have had to have a serious talk with my children about my illness. I have been suffering from depression since I was a small child - around nine years old,and I have always regarded the illness a sad curse. I have tried several medications and I found actual relief with Paxil- WOW was it awesome!!!!!!!! - and then the side effects became 'aggressive' so - away with Paxil and after a couple of weeks, I could literally feel the depression undulate against my peace.
Depression sucks!
But I feel so much better now! God has been very good to me, and I have an awesome family.

Also I called my friend Lane today and we had a wow conversation as the children got ready for their day. It was only about a twenty minute chat but she is so very marvelous, that it felt very filling - do you know?
We used to be neighbors -Lane and I, and I was always so busy and/or depressed that I did not socialize aggressively.I hate spreading the icks! Now that I have moved away (only about 7 miles or so) I realized that I really missed her. Neat Huh!

She's also a writer and really that makes her so much more special than the average bloke or blokette you meet everyday. Anyhoo the lunch break is at its' end. Have a great day people. OH- here is this great list of things to do everyday to increase your happiness. I 'do' at least five of these things EVERYDAY, and it makes me feel as if I am a giver and not simply a pouty taker in this world- try some , it's super good!!

The 10 steps to happiness:

Plant something and nurture it
Count your blessings - at least five - at the end of each day
Take time to talk - have an hour-long conversation with a loved one each week
Phone a friend whom you have not spoken to for a while and arrange to meet up
Give yourself a treat every day and take the time to really enjoy it
Have a good laugh at least once a day
Get physical - exercise for half an hour three times a week
Smile at and/or say hello to a stranger at least once each day
Cut your TV viewing by half
Spread some kindness - do a good turn for someone every day
– BBC 2 documentary series 'Making Slough Happy'