Politically Speaking

Lately, I have found myself following politics more than ever.  It started in late August when Obama was in the full swing of his re-election campaign. I would watch MSNBC and other news channels just to keep up with what was happing in the race.  Now, I find myself watching just because it’s interesting.  I always knew politics effects and groves much of our lives.  Only recently, I became aware of just how far reaching politics can become.  The news is filled with discussion about immigration reform, legality of same-sex marriages, and gun reform.  The right and the left, the Republicans and the Democrats seem to be light years apart on most of these issues, and we, the American citizens are caught somewhere between the cross fire. I am watching anxiously to see how America fares my summer, until then, I am going to buckle my seatbelt because I am sure it is going to be a long and bumpy ride.

Thought for the day:

“When outside forces effect your life, your challenge is to manage the outcomes with tolerance, diligence, and perseverance. There is always a silver lining.”

Super Bowl Holiday Hype

I have never been a sports enthusiast although I often find myself intrigued when watching Venus or Serena Williams play tennis.  Young Gold Medalist Gymnast Gabby Douglas was spectacular to watch, but football has never done it for me.  Well, there was that one time in 1985 when “Sweetest” Walter Payton and the Chicago Bears played in and won Super Bowl XX. Not only did I root for the home team, but I also watched every thrilling and non-thrilling moment of the game until the Bears gained their much-earned victory over the New England Patriots. Sadly, even though I have attended several Super Bowl parties, I must admit I have not watch a complete game since 1985.  I have laughed at a few commercials and managed to catch a few half time shows; however, I usually find someone to talk to that has as much interest in football as I do.

Last week, I heard on an MSNBC news program that someone had actually circulated a petition asking that the Monday after the Super Bowl be made a national holiday. It has several thousands signatures and only need a few thousand more before the White House will give it actual consideration. Personally, I do not think the Monday after the Super Bowl should be named a national holiday, after all, it would only give those over zealous football fans who ate, drank, and screamed too much a chance to sleep off the effects of a good time. Personally, I would like to see a national women’s day holiday where women everywhere are recognized for all they do to keep this world running. I bet Michelle Obama, Hilary Clinton, Jill Biden, Sonia Sotomayor, Maya Angelou, Myrlie Evers-Williams and thousands other great women would sign that petition.  I would not only sign it, but I’d personally deliver it to the White House.

Thought for the day:

Accolades are freely welcomed gifts. Speak well of those you admire while they can hear and rejoice in the moment.

Happy New Year! Happy New You!

January 2013 is just about done, and I can barely remember New Year’s Day.  This has been an exciting month. My fourth grand daughter was born, Obama was inaugurated for his second term, and we commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday-Wow. Now that’s the definition of life being a forward process, and if you don’t keep moving, you will miss a lot.

As January slips out and February moves in there is so much to look forward to.  Hold fast to your dreams, wishes, hopes, aspirations and goals. Remember the moment of absolute certainty never arrives, but  fear and doubt should not hinder your progress because, “Nothing beats a failure but a try.”

Loretta