This weekend, in my attempt to become more current on current events, I sat down to read last Sunday’s newspaper. I am embarrassed to say that the first thing I picked up was a sales ad. I don’t plan on shopping anytime soon but it is important to know what’s on sale, right? Realizing quickly that I wasn’t accomplishing my goal, I next picked up the social part of the paper, interested by what was going on at the theater and around town. The rodeo is back in town soon and, low and behold, the Jonas Brothers will be featured at one of the shows! I have no clue what they sing but I know they are on the Disney Channel and my twelve year old granddaughter loves them. Noticing that online tickets went on sale that day, I wondered if I could purchase some good seats and drive her down to the city to see them. I promptly left the newspaper and went right to my computer to order a couple of tickets. They had only been on sale for an hour and had ‘standing room only’ as their best available ‘seats.’ Seems my granddaughter isn’t the only one crazy about this boy band. My excitement over being able to surprise her with tickets was soon deflated. I glanced over at the newspaper and decided to put it in the recycle bin, minus the valuable coupons, of course. If only (a phrase I try not to use anymore) I had read the paper earlier that day! So much for current events! I have tried to watch the news a couple of times with Hubby but he insists on watching the news programs where a panel of so-called “newspersons” argue their opinions about murdered little girls, wayward sports figures and corrupt politicians. I can’t stand it! So, I don’t really care if I’m not up on the latest news. I may be in denial, but at least I’m not sad over things of which I have little or no control. I don't believe I'm ditzy but don't ask my older brother.
I did watch the inauguration and was quite moved by it. I thought Obama’s speech was encouraging and I am quite hopeful that he is not the evil person some make him out to be (okay, darling daughter and sister-in-law, and probably my nephew, don’t hate me!). I have to admit, my favorite part was Pastor Rick Warren’s bold prayer mentioning Jesus Christ in whom he prayed for our nation and ending with the Lord’s Prayer. You go, dude! I also thought the special musical selection by composer, John Williams, and performed by different races and gender was awesome. I searched for the quartet on the internet and I’m writing this down on my blog for my own information (I’m hoping to download it on my iPod). The musical artists were Itzhak Perlman (violin), Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Gabriela Montero (piano), and Anthony McGill (clarinet). It was a historical day and I’m glad I was able to watch it from the comfort of my family room. I’m extremely glad not to be in Washington, D.C. today. Did you see the crowds?!
I love the Bush family and I am saddened by the harsh criticism and down right hatred our ex-president has endured, especially this past year. I respect him and bid him well. Thank you for serving our nation! Now I'm back to the television to watch the rest of the inauguration day events. Later...
I love the Bush family and I am saddened by the harsh criticism and down right hatred our ex-president has endured, especially this past year. I respect him and bid him well. Thank you for serving our nation! Now I'm back to the television to watch the rest of the inauguration day events. Later...
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I loved the grandiosity and pomp and circumstance of the inauguration. It simply must be that way for the highest office of our country. I tried to imagine what the two presidents must have been feeling- I thought President Bush looked relieved to be handing over the reigns. I’m sure there’s both an elation and a deep sadness that one must wrestle with when vacating an office of such prestige. President Obama looked stately and in awe of what was occurring. No doubt the power he was about to be bestowed was not lost on him. I’ll admit I wasn’t listening to his speech too objectively because I didn’t hear the optimism that apparently was there because it has been pointed out by many. I don’t have to like his platform to respect him- I’m most thankful that I’m free to disagree as vehemently as I’d like and I don’t take that right for granted. I’ll tell you the most disappointing moment had nothing to do with Obama himself- but during the benediction when the following words were uttered: "We ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right." Are you serious Rev. Lowery? A (half) black man has aspired to the highest office in our land and roughly half of the country cast a ballot for him and you felt the need to taint the moment of great history with bigotry? This is a most gracious country with vast assimilation of all races and creeds. While we might hold a history we’d rather not mention and not everyone living here today has embraced the many kinds of people that make up America- many more of us have risen above the past and do treat everyone fairly. There is great power in that negative thinking that holds people captive to the injustice of the past. But if we are such a horrible country- why would millions of people be doing everything in their power just to step foot on this land? That’s a whole other issue though- I won’t go into that now!
Sarah,lovely! Your education is showing.I also understand what you are saying. Yeah for "you" and "me" I'm concerned about the world & the future also. GRM,I understand when you say "no paper"but I read a paper a day,thats a ritual I can't ignore,can't say that I like what I read all the time.Theres no way I can escape the TV news!Night and morning thats a ritual also but not mine.Tever! Sounds like you are having good weather,lucky you!We did get in the fortys yesterday,then fiftys today,but will cool down right away. How is the gym doing? Has hubby made it yet, Hope is congeston is better! I hope the owner of the snake,Made it clear to young "DUDE" you don't just pick up any ole snake-any ole spider-any ole bug-any ole critter,you know what I mean!!! LOVE to everyone!!!!
WV Grandma, I'm honestly trying to read the newspaper and watch the news. I also hear the radio news often but its filtered through a Christian radio station. But when stuff starts to give me a sour taste, I quit. It's a survival mode. I care about people and what's going on but I just can't get depressed.
I'm proud of her, too! I am blessed with wonderful daughters!
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