Three Days Until Truth

Will democracy work? Will having something so precious that others want it so badly that they will commit any act to get it. Laser focused on defeating one’s enemy comes with such a heightened awareness of what is at stake. The war is on and the battle is in three days.

The truth will be revealed. Can the majority prevail or will big money and international corruption win?

I feel excited for the possibility of corruption being denied it’s flame by GOP enablers and yet, I can’t help but feel sick at the knowledge that morally bankrupt factions have gained momentum in the last 10 years and will not go away easily.

No one knows what is going to happen on Tuesday but I sure hope I can sleep afterwards.

Blue Tsunami being prayed for.

Sunday’s Thoughts

Tomorrow tRump meets putin for one-on-one in opposition to what is best for America. What is happening?

While walking downtown in small-town America it was impossible to see anyone without their head buried in their phone. Outside the church. Getting out of cars to go in to restaurants. Waiting near the post office. Every person I saw was not present in the here and now. What is happening?

Fox news is allowed to spew dangerous entertainment under the guise of factual reporting. What is happening?

We have so few ambassadors representing us in foreign lands right now. What is happening to our diplomatic resources?

Justin Beiber is engaged to someone other than Selena Gomez. What the hell is happening?

Courts are being filled with corruption. This cannot stand.

Vote BLUE

Amazing Race Lessons

Learned from Season 27, Episode 1 1) Pure muscle without finesse can be a disadvantage. 2) When your woman hesitates it would be wise to hesitate with her and listen to what her intuition may be communicating , rather than bulldozing her into doing what you want. Smart decisions are made within a partnership not a one man show. 3) It is impossible to anticipate what may go wrong, therefore it is foolish to try. Simply doing your best always is the most successful long term strategy. 4) Karma is real.

Learned from Season 27, Episode 5 1) Stay calm. 2) Read the instructions thoroughly.

Good Parent No No’s

The 7 Worst Things Good Parents Do

As seen on Oprah 4/12/99

1 Putting Your Marriage Last

2 Babying Your Child

When they are old enough to do it themselves ~ let them.

When they leave home they aren’t going to be the center of the world except to themselves.

Good Self~Esteem = Competence

Warning Signs:

a) If you are doing things for them that they can do themselves.

b) Resenting and pitying your child at the same time.

c) Not being able to see your child struggle.

3 Failing To Give Your Child Structure

4 Being Your Child’s Best Friend

5 Pushing Your Child Into Too Many Activities

6 Expecting Your Child To Fulfill Your Dreams

7 Ignoring Your Families Emotional/Spiritual Life

Follow this simple advice and live happily ever after.

To Lunch or Not

I have been a fan of the lunch get together for as long as I can remember.

When I was old enough to walk to the local sandwich shop I began meeting girlfriends and potential boyfriends there for a quick meal and good conversation.

As new drivers my friends and I loved to rendezvous at restaurants and try on our adult hats while enjoying the day’s specials.

When investigating corporate life in Florida I was delighted to partake of the habitual co-worker’s lunch hour outings. Just the kind of break a long day called for.

In Dallas, as a stranger in a new city, I turned more than a few acquaintances into friends by inviting them to lunch regularly.

Now I like to take my sister to lunch on her birthday and support her hopes and dreams for the upcoming year.

To my way of thinking lunching is a great way for friends to catch up, and because of the imposed time frame, the wise get right to the heart of the matter in order to make the most of their time together.

Do you like the lunch hour meet and bond thing, or would you prefer something else when it comes to staying close to friends?

Grandparenting is “Grand”

Why would one choose MeMe or Nana rather than Grandmother or Grandma?  It’s so delightfully “Grand” being a Grandparent that one should at least consider leaving the adjective in. Grandma Anne says so!

Introducing Grandma Anne

I have been blessed with a grandson and a great niece both in the transitional month of September. I am onto the next chapter in my life; Grandma Anne! It’s fascinating to be able to share in the life of another family soul.

Thankfulness

Following a month of huge emotion promoting activities I am grateful for love. Love holds it together. Love gives it purpose and meaning. Love shows the way. Thank you for sharing my life. You are my sacred blessings.

7 Rules To Love

One day I was looking over some rule lists I’d worked up for various jobs I’ve held over the years and noticed a pattern.  They all had 7 rules each.  I decided to write the 7 Rules To Love based upon what I have learned in my travels and here they are.  Please share your thoughts.

7 Rules To Love

1.    Choose to see the positive and downplay the negative in each other.

2.    Listen to one another, and help your partner get as much of what they want as possible.

3.    Deal with problems directly, swiftly and thoroughly.

4.    Be kind to one another.  This is your soft place in the world.

5.    Always be honest, especially when it is difficult.  This is not the time to deceive your partner.  Simply tell the truth.  Have an open, forgiving union.

6.    Be always striving toward good health, both physically and mentally.  Share healthy habits as a couple.  Both partners should advocate for healthy food choices, exercise and spiritual endeavors.

7.    Read at least one non-fiction book per quarter.  Expose yourself to new music each quarter.  Read a novel or watch a movie at least once per quarter.  Read the Bible.  This will ensure you are interesting, well rounded and smart.

There are many ways to structure #7 that can work for you as a couple ~ be creative and be sure to make time to share with your partner what you are learning and feeling.

Finally 3102015 / 12 / 3

Finally I’m launching my blog! I have so many interests that on most days I’m watching time fly through my world at an alarming rate. The information age can be overwhelming for people like me.  This blog is a means to capture some of what I learn in an attempt to share it with my daughters.  It’s unlikely that anyone will ever read the scraps of paper I’ve collected over the years that contain untold wisdom however, my hope is this blog will contain enough value to warrant a few minutes of thoughtful reflection each day. My sources are many and varied.  I will try wherever possible to give credit where credit is due but it’s hard to say precisely where I learned much of what makes up my organically grown unique take on life. My hope is that we can remain or become friends.  Namaste.