First and foremost this post has NOTHING TO DO WITH POLITICS!!!
That being said, there is too much going on with this Sesame Street business for me not to chime in. I am really frustrated by free thinking adults constantly jumping on the band wagon rather than thinking for themselves. In the recent presidential debate a comment was made about ending government subsidization to PBS and now everyone is all "what about Big Bird." "what about the kids!?!?" Okay people clearly you are in fact band wagoners and don't watch PBS, if you did you would be aware that prior to every broadcast they state something along the lines of "this program is made possible by viewers like you."...not solely the government. If you people are so worried about whats going to happen to a big yellow bird give up your cigarettes, booze, and movie money and send in a nice little donation, posting a bunch of randomness isn't going to help him out. But seeing as how most likely you wont be donating anything to the cause you are so adamant about, get over it. Don't get me wrong I love Sesame Street and my son like most toddlers loves him some Elmo but seriously all this nonsense about "What about the Kids?" "Big Bird and friends taught me so much about the alphabet and number and being respectful." Well that's unfortunate. You know who taught me numbers and the alphabet and how to be respectful? My parents! Sesame Street is a fantastic program but it is not an alternative to parenting. The education of your children is your responsibility not the governments.
Done.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Soulmates
Soulmates: a conundrum that has been plaguing the world since circa 1820 (maybe). So in lieu of recent social network events here is my take on the idea.
I am a believer in soulmates...that being said. I do not believe there is a one person out there for each of us in a romantic sense. As a wise woman said, that is "...absolutely one of the least romantic concepts out there, in addition to being totally statistically impossible." Truth. I believe that each of us is destined to meant one person who a) has a drastic effect on our life b) enables us to have a drastic effect on someone elses life and/or c) when meshed together you both have a dramatic effect on the world (or those in your social circle). For example Steve Jobs and Apple, Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks, Stephen King and Richard Matheson....soulmates. Small connections can make a big change even if all you ever see is a small one. Your soulmate may not be the person to spend your life with but it can very well be the teacher who inspires you to be a doctor which leads to you curing cancer. It could be your repugnant father who gave you the motivation for change and set you on your path to becoming the Pope (or a vicious dictator, life doesn't discriminate). Point being, I believe that person is out there for all of us, calling us to exhibit our greatness. I do not believe everyone finds theirs, in fact I believe most people don't. I also believe actually searching this person out completely defeats the purpose. So just live, and if and when you meet the person who challenges you to change the world smile and change it!
I am a believer in soulmates...that being said. I do not believe there is a one person out there for each of us in a romantic sense. As a wise woman said, that is "...absolutely one of the least romantic concepts out there, in addition to being totally statistically impossible." Truth. I believe that each of us is destined to meant one person who a) has a drastic effect on our life b) enables us to have a drastic effect on someone elses life and/or c) when meshed together you both have a dramatic effect on the world (or those in your social circle). For example Steve Jobs and Apple, Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks, Stephen King and Richard Matheson....soulmates. Small connections can make a big change even if all you ever see is a small one. Your soulmate may not be the person to spend your life with but it can very well be the teacher who inspires you to be a doctor which leads to you curing cancer. It could be your repugnant father who gave you the motivation for change and set you on your path to becoming the Pope (or a vicious dictator, life doesn't discriminate). Point being, I believe that person is out there for all of us, calling us to exhibit our greatness. I do not believe everyone finds theirs, in fact I believe most people don't. I also believe actually searching this person out completely defeats the purpose. So just live, and if and when you meet the person who challenges you to change the world smile and change it!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
And Then...There Was Google...
Well hello blog world, it has been far too long! So here is to trying to change that.
So this morning on my drive to work I hear on the radio that in the past 15 years the obesity rate in America has doubled. Ridiculous. So there I sat, driving, racking my brain for what could possibly be the reason...then BAM! it hit me. My vote? Google! So 15 years ago people actually had to leave their homes for research and entertainment....alas there is no longer a need. I remember in grade school having to do book reports. This tedious process involved WALKING to the library, finding a book, WALKING back home, reading said book in its entirety, writing MY OWN paper, WALKING back to the library to return the book and finally WALKING back home. Kids these days? Google a book, Google an essay on that book, print said essay, continue shooting zombies or updating status...see where there is an obvious problem? Now, though it may seem otherwise, I am not blaming Google for obese people. I blame obese people for their own obesity, it was their choices that got them where they are. I'm just ranting that once, we had to walk to movies to view show times, or to the pool to catch the hours of operation. At one point being outside and walking wouldn't phase any of us one bit because it's all we had. In the age of Google it seems like there is a never ending foray of excuses. "It's too hot." "That's too far." "My show is coming on." "I already went out today." And so on and so forth. I say, you clearly have more than enough time to update your status, comment on pictures, and apply online which means you have plenty of time to take a walk, apply in person and tell someone with a face how you are doing...just saying.
So this morning on my drive to work I hear on the radio that in the past 15 years the obesity rate in America has doubled. Ridiculous. So there I sat, driving, racking my brain for what could possibly be the reason...then BAM! it hit me. My vote? Google! So 15 years ago people actually had to leave their homes for research and entertainment....alas there is no longer a need. I remember in grade school having to do book reports. This tedious process involved WALKING to the library, finding a book, WALKING back home, reading said book in its entirety, writing MY OWN paper, WALKING back to the library to return the book and finally WALKING back home. Kids these days? Google a book, Google an essay on that book, print said essay, continue shooting zombies or updating status...see where there is an obvious problem? Now, though it may seem otherwise, I am not blaming Google for obese people. I blame obese people for their own obesity, it was their choices that got them where they are. I'm just ranting that once, we had to walk to movies to view show times, or to the pool to catch the hours of operation. At one point being outside and walking wouldn't phase any of us one bit because it's all we had. In the age of Google it seems like there is a never ending foray of excuses. "It's too hot." "That's too far." "My show is coming on." "I already went out today." And so on and so forth. I say, you clearly have more than enough time to update your status, comment on pictures, and apply online which means you have plenty of time to take a walk, apply in person and tell someone with a face how you are doing...just saying.
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