Thursday, March 1, 2012
Morning walk
High Flight--John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air....
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.
Where never lark, or even eagle flew —
And, while with silent lifting mind I have trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
- Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Restaurant Bans Kids Under 6
So I'm afraid I vented alittle in comments about this article. There are over 16,000 comments about this article for the restaurant banning small children. There are maybe 5 comments for the bratty parents and children. I call the parents bratty for not being responsible for their kids behavior.
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/restaurant-bans-kids-under-6-discrimination-or-smart-move-2509487/
So your a young Mom and Dad who decided to get a babysitter and go out to an upscale adult restaurant so you can have couple time. Your feeling good, relaxed in your best dress; drinking alittle wine and your in the moment. You feel like your being stared at so you look in that direction and theres a kid standing a foot from your table trying to look cute. This kid is stopping at every table being CUTE. Everyone is trying to ignore the kid INCLUDING THE PARENTS. All of a sudden your being ripped away from the moment spiraling through space back to "your own kids". You wonder how all is going at home. All those special sensations you were feeling for your spouse are locking down. So much for couple time.......
My point being..... What do you think?
My vented comment...
Please.....go for it. This restaurant is upscale. Train your kids elsewhere. As a matter a fact, train your kids early in the evening perhaps on how to act in a restaurant or take them to lunch. Maybe the parents need to be trained too. I have grown children and they knew if you act up we're gone and when they were babies if they cried I took them outside until they calmed down. One major point, I did not take them to upscale restaurants until they were about 8 or 9 unless there was a family event going on. Why do alot of parents believe their kids are so cute that the rest of the world has to put up with them? Most of us love children but....there is a time and place for everything. If I went to upscale restaurants that was my time out from my kids. As for "loud people at the bar", think about "small child crawling under table or screaming its lungs out VS. loud, laughing adults. DUH!!!
What about "special needs kids"? These kids are not the ones causing the problems. I can't believe these parents are throwing in the "special needs kids" card. Oh, excuse me, I have a "special needs child" and need to come to an upscale restaurant and they may cry or bother other customers. What! Maybe most parents these days all consider their children to have special needs. Yet I believe parents think their children deserve bratty spoiled special privileges because they gave birth to them.
I know your thinking OMG! is she mean and pissed, get over it. I get over it and let all go until the next function; be it church, concerts, school plays, upscale restaurants, funerals etc. and there is a parent who insist on punishing the rest of the world with their child and the parent thinks we should all put up with it because its a child. Quite frankly, its unfair to the children to expect them to sit through adult functions. These kids are not developed enough to be tortured with adult functions. Treat yourself....Leave the kiddies at home!
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/restaurant-bans-kids-under-6-discrimination-or-smart-move-2509487/
So your a young Mom and Dad who decided to get a babysitter and go out to an upscale adult restaurant so you can have couple time. Your feeling good, relaxed in your best dress; drinking alittle wine and your in the moment. You feel like your being stared at so you look in that direction and theres a kid standing a foot from your table trying to look cute. This kid is stopping at every table being CUTE. Everyone is trying to ignore the kid INCLUDING THE PARENTS. All of a sudden your being ripped away from the moment spiraling through space back to "your own kids". You wonder how all is going at home. All those special sensations you were feeling for your spouse are locking down. So much for couple time.......
My point being..... What do you think?
My vented comment...
Please.....go for it. This restaurant is upscale. Train your kids elsewhere. As a matter a fact, train your kids early in the evening perhaps on how to act in a restaurant or take them to lunch. Maybe the parents need to be trained too. I have grown children and they knew if you act up we're gone and when they were babies if they cried I took them outside until they calmed down. One major point, I did not take them to upscale restaurants until they were about 8 or 9 unless there was a family event going on. Why do alot of parents believe their kids are so cute that the rest of the world has to put up with them? Most of us love children but....there is a time and place for everything. If I went to upscale restaurants that was my time out from my kids. As for "loud people at the bar", think about "small child crawling under table or screaming its lungs out VS. loud, laughing adults. DUH!!!
What about "special needs kids"? These kids are not the ones causing the problems. I can't believe these parents are throwing in the "special needs kids" card. Oh, excuse me, I have a "special needs child" and need to come to an upscale restaurant and they may cry or bother other customers. What! Maybe most parents these days all consider their children to have special needs. Yet I believe parents think their children deserve bratty spoiled special privileges because they gave birth to them.
I know your thinking OMG! is she mean and pissed, get over it. I get over it and let all go until the next function; be it church, concerts, school plays, upscale restaurants, funerals etc. and there is a parent who insist on punishing the rest of the world with their child and the parent thinks we should all put up with it because its a child. Quite frankly, its unfair to the children to expect them to sit through adult functions. These kids are not developed enough to be tortured with adult functions. Treat yourself....Leave the kiddies at home!
A Season with Kay!
So I've had just a few great drinks with a friend who also knew Kay. Tears run down my face after I have past memories play out in my heart and mind. I have been thinking about the woman for years since we went our separate way. At one time we were as thick as thieves. She had a large personalty and she could give an order and I was pleased to act on it because it always made sense; I was a willing participant in Kay's world. Kay was a practical person; but she also loved to give a wonderful dinner party with all the bells and whistles. It depended whether she was having good ole Texas barbeque or a gourmet 5 course dinner. Kay liked to create magic with help from her beloved husband and daughter. Every event made her guest feel as if they were in a magical place. She lived a large life. So all these wonderful memories flash before my eyes and I begin crying again! She was 45 years old. She knew she had an exceptional life and told me many times how thankful she was for it. Kay always tried to fit as much as possible in her already busy life. I would tell her to slow down a bit and she responded that she had to "get it all done".
As the years went by, I would see her driving through "the burg" and feel good that I had seen her and know she was still around. I don't know if she ever thought about me and our old friendship but I never forgot it. Deep in my heart, I always hoped the right time would present itself for the moment we could talk again. Now, there will be no right time. She passed away on June 6, 2011. I, like many others had A Season With Kay!
Maybe it all makes sense now.....Kay had to get it all done!
As the years went by, I would see her driving through "the burg" and feel good that I had seen her and know she was still around. I don't know if she ever thought about me and our old friendship but I never forgot it. Deep in my heart, I always hoped the right time would present itself for the moment we could talk again. Now, there will be no right time. She passed away on June 6, 2011. I, like many others had A Season With Kay!
Maybe it all makes sense now.....Kay had to get it all done!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Oprah, Oprah, Oprah and Oprah! and Moscow Mules!
I've written a long story of my history and the Oprah show and how it has influenced my life. Now I'm not considered the ultimate viewer. I don't know if I'll publish it. Maybe in segments.... Honestly, I wish she would see my tiny blog. I would like to be the only person that sends her an email with my tribute and she would notice it. Highly unlikely, but she teaches that all is possible. I woke up at about 3 am this morning with her Master Series on the tube and it was Oprah talking about getting her role in The Color Purple. I have had it recorded since it first came on. Tears rushed down my face as I listened to her marvelous voice singing I Surrender All.
I find myself singing the tune often since first seeing her on the Master Series. I was talking to my friend Linda the other night about some memories of my Dad and him not appreciating my little projects around the house when I was a youngster. And she said, "Forgive it and let it go! and maybe it will help with whats going on with you now." As much as I look back at my journey through life I had not linked the old issue with the new one. We called it An Oprah Moment.
Another moment on Oprah's series.....Wouldn't Take Nothin For My Journey Now. I've been saying something like that for years. I was so happy to hear Oprah sing this song. Perfection! I sing that one also. When people hear about my Mom dying at age 1, they are apologetic and so sweet, but my general response is, "it's alright, I wouldn't be who I am today if life had been any other way. Talk about getting strange looks or confusion on peoples faces because I no longer react with a woe is me attitude. I haven't in years. But I started thinking; something maybe is wrong with me. Then I tell myself, No this is what it is! Oprah is my wise sister! I just wish I could meet my sister!! Ha, ha!
Oprah, you have opened my heart to God again. It's been closed for a long time. When I heard you talk about the creator the doors to my heart began opening up little by little. I'm beginning to understand my energy and God more and more everyday. I've always understood about the good, bad or sad energy. I can sense the energy the moment I walk in a room. I used to become whatever energy I ran into and carry it with me. I did not know it was bad for me. I did this until one day I had a ah ah moment so I now create my energy. Now I was not raised in a church, but I remember singing Jesus Loves Me as a tiny little girl. And I would sing it whenever I felt sad or lonely which was a lot. I don't know where I learned it. The song made me feel safe. While growing up I've had horrible evil dreams. One night at about 22 years I was in the middle of one of the most evil nightmares I've ever had and I remembered the song so I started singing Jesus Loves Me in this nightmare and all was calm and I woke up. No nightmare has been that bad since I sang that song.
I'm toasting you, Oprah with my Moscow Mule! I thank God for giving me, you, a beautiful, giving, soulful woman to bring so much enlightenment and validation to my life. Yeah I don't know you, but you have a way of allowing people to feel you are their friend and wise sister. Please, take a hiatus on me and get GREAT REST with Sadie in your CA sanctuary. I don't want you to wear yourself out!
I find myself singing the tune often since first seeing her on the Master Series. I was talking to my friend Linda the other night about some memories of my Dad and him not appreciating my little projects around the house when I was a youngster. And she said, "Forgive it and let it go! and maybe it will help with whats going on with you now." As much as I look back at my journey through life I had not linked the old issue with the new one. We called it An Oprah Moment.
Another moment on Oprah's series.....Wouldn't Take Nothin For My Journey Now. I've been saying something like that for years. I was so happy to hear Oprah sing this song. Perfection! I sing that one also. When people hear about my Mom dying at age 1, they are apologetic and so sweet, but my general response is, "it's alright, I wouldn't be who I am today if life had been any other way. Talk about getting strange looks or confusion on peoples faces because I no longer react with a woe is me attitude. I haven't in years. But I started thinking; something maybe is wrong with me. Then I tell myself, No this is what it is! Oprah is my wise sister! I just wish I could meet my sister!! Ha, ha!
Oprah, you have opened my heart to God again. It's been closed for a long time. When I heard you talk about the creator the doors to my heart began opening up little by little. I'm beginning to understand my energy and God more and more everyday. I've always understood about the good, bad or sad energy. I can sense the energy the moment I walk in a room. I used to become whatever energy I ran into and carry it with me. I did not know it was bad for me. I did this until one day I had a ah ah moment so I now create my energy. Now I was not raised in a church, but I remember singing Jesus Loves Me as a tiny little girl. And I would sing it whenever I felt sad or lonely which was a lot. I don't know where I learned it. The song made me feel safe. While growing up I've had horrible evil dreams. One night at about 22 years I was in the middle of one of the most evil nightmares I've ever had and I remembered the song so I started singing Jesus Loves Me in this nightmare and all was calm and I woke up. No nightmare has been that bad since I sang that song.
I'm toasting you, Oprah with my Moscow Mule! I thank God for giving me, you, a beautiful, giving, soulful woman to bring so much enlightenment and validation to my life. Yeah I don't know you, but you have a way of allowing people to feel you are their friend and wise sister. Please, take a hiatus on me and get GREAT REST with Sadie in your CA sanctuary. I don't want you to wear yourself out!
Riding Wistful Horses by Alistair Adamson
| Sitting here and thinking how My life much richer is now For all the ones I've chanced upon And the tapestry that was spun There was a time when no one came No friends to play in childhood game No one to shelter from the rain Nor the adolescent pain Yet in my inner heart I knew Secrets rare and secrets true Were wishes horses, all would ride Other dreamers by my side Then one day I dropped my guard I never did something so hard In my heart I let others in And found I had a friend By one's and two's they gathered near Soothing all my darkest fears A tapestry we began to weave And I once more believe For youth need never fade away As long as I can dream and play On wistful horses I will ride With other dreamers at my side |
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