Confusion
My mind is racing from one thing to another. Funny, though, I'm basically not doing anything. I can't seem to focus.
I finished reading American Fascists - The Religious Right and Their War on America. Wow, worthwhile reading for anyone who wants to find the underlying reasons why VP Cheney thinks he's King.
A Republican friend of my said he would read the book if I read 100 People Who are Screwing Up America. I did. Didn't impress me. Michael Moore was #1 - snicker. If I had to choose between fearing Michael Moore and Pat Robertson I wouldn't pick a film maker.
My family was here over the weekend. I always enjoy being with them. For me, it's the most comfortable situation I can imagine. All the shared history. We have differences in opinions, but not radical differences. I'm always baffled by people who don't feel this connection with family. My brother was a pretty despicable person, but in my view, he was my mother's son - she loved him - so I did also. And, under his thieving, self-centered soul, there were some good qualities. I sum it up by a bad analogy: If a friend stole $10 from a neighbor I would be upset - if they stole it from my family I'd be insanely angry. Maybe that sense of family comes from my Kentucky roots and the Hatfields and McCoys - *giggle*. At least for us, when it comes right down to it, there will never be anyone except family when things go terribly wrong. Blood family that is.
My son was picked up for questioning and returned home. Maybe my prayers were heard. On the same vein as above, my younger son had to make a choice between his closest friend and his brother. I've very proud to report he chose his brother.
Right now I'm reading one of Sylvia Browne's books "If You Could See What I See". My sister has announced that she is a Gnostic based on Sylvia's beliefs. I guess you could say I'm searching for my spirituality.
My 5 state road trip was to begin Friday. *sigh*
My boys are in WV visiting my brother and his daughter who won the title of Miss (insert county name). She will preside over the fair next week. Last weekend she had a dance competition in my town and we all went to watch her, in shifts. She's very pretty and talented. We want her to try for Miss WV. I've been told that it includes alot of fund raising and corporate sponsors. After the fair I'm going to see if I can garner support for this. My x's family are also from WV, another part, but perhaps through them I can get some fund raising in their part of the state. I'll go to the site and try to get a picture.
Dbf and I are going to Florida in two weeks. I pay for the time share monthly and he is going to pay for most of the expenses during the week, so it's basically free for me. I would have preferred Seattle but don't have the extra cash. A week at a beach may be what I need, however.
Just wanted to let you know that things are good.
Have fun!
I finished reading American Fascists - The Religious Right and Their War on America. Wow, worthwhile reading for anyone who wants to find the underlying reasons why VP Cheney thinks he's King.
A Republican friend of my said he would read the book if I read 100 People Who are Screwing Up America. I did. Didn't impress me. Michael Moore was #1 - snicker. If I had to choose between fearing Michael Moore and Pat Robertson I wouldn't pick a film maker.
My family was here over the weekend. I always enjoy being with them. For me, it's the most comfortable situation I can imagine. All the shared history. We have differences in opinions, but not radical differences. I'm always baffled by people who don't feel this connection with family. My brother was a pretty despicable person, but in my view, he was my mother's son - she loved him - so I did also. And, under his thieving, self-centered soul, there were some good qualities. I sum it up by a bad analogy: If a friend stole $10 from a neighbor I would be upset - if they stole it from my family I'd be insanely angry. Maybe that sense of family comes from my Kentucky roots and the Hatfields and McCoys - *giggle*. At least for us, when it comes right down to it, there will never be anyone except family when things go terribly wrong. Blood family that is.
My son was picked up for questioning and returned home. Maybe my prayers were heard. On the same vein as above, my younger son had to make a choice between his closest friend and his brother. I've very proud to report he chose his brother.
Right now I'm reading one of Sylvia Browne's books "If You Could See What I See". My sister has announced that she is a Gnostic based on Sylvia's beliefs. I guess you could say I'm searching for my spirituality.
My 5 state road trip was to begin Friday. *sigh*
My boys are in WV visiting my brother and his daughter who won the title of Miss (insert county name). She will preside over the fair next week. Last weekend she had a dance competition in my town and we all went to watch her, in shifts. She's very pretty and talented. We want her to try for Miss WV. I've been told that it includes alot of fund raising and corporate sponsors. After the fair I'm going to see if I can garner support for this. My x's family are also from WV, another part, but perhaps through them I can get some fund raising in their part of the state. I'll go to the site and try to get a picture.
Dbf and I are going to Florida in two weeks. I pay for the time share monthly and he is going to pay for most of the expenses during the week, so it's basically free for me. I would have preferred Seattle but don't have the extra cash. A week at a beach may be what I need, however.
Just wanted to let you know that things are good.
Have fun!
Lookee what I found.
12 Comments:
Heh. You wouldn't put the name of the county in your blog entry, but it shows in the pic. *grin*
Your niece is pretty.
I'm glad things seem to be going better for your son. *hugs*
Arkie - yep I thought of that but since I'm an idiot at any picture program I was hoping that none of you could see that clearly.
very pretty girl!
What a cutie. She looks just like you! ;)
She's lovely, Lasann.
she's pretty...and once i read 'hatfields and mccoys' i envisioned you in daisy dukes and that was that. all seriousness for the post was totally lost on me.
She's so beautiful Lasann.
Where in FL are you going?
*googles niece's county*
Well, I can't see the photo but your upcoming trip to FL sounds great!
Family is a good thing.
Wow, she's so pretty! Florida sounds great!
Oh wow, your neice is very pretty! I wnat her tiara...just to wear around the house when I clean!
LOL at Asrai - - and welcome to my blog. I'm going to yours right now!
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