Angels among us aka Genuine Friends

This is a gift from the heart and one that is truly appreciated.

In times of need and despair, there are angels among us. They are also known as friends.

Thank you, friends.

Bitch o' the day

First: You will notice that there are only 5 posts here even though this page is over 3 years old. Heavy-duty editing and half a bottle of Irish cream did that.

Second: This has been bothering me for several days and I REALLY need to get it off my chest. *Sigh* Here goes.
People in the United States are starving. Children in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Lawton and even Ada, Oklahoma have gone to bed cold and hungry tonight. Why?
On Black Friday, the day after the biggest day of encouraged gluttony in the US, stores across America had record sales - CASH sales- of toys and gift merchandise, (including Snuggies) and later that night children went to bed cold and hungry.
This Christmas, many children will not be able to have a Christmas tree in their house - because they have no house. Victims of circumstances or bad choices have forced families to spend days and nights inside their cars or shelters. And yet, people will pay to have professionals come into their homes to decorate for the holidays - not for their own enjoyment, but only to make an impression. My dad called it "putting on the dog," which means showing off and/or pretending you are higher on the social ladder than your own rungs go. My dad was not impressed with such people especially since he was looked down on by those same types.
They don't impress me much, either.

Give to the charity of your choice this Christmas or volunteer your time at one of your local non-profit organizations.

the Debate

What if the debate was not about health care but about fire protection?
Suppose we do away with taxpayer-funded fire departments.
Would you be willing to pay a private company to come extinguish flames at your house?
What if you could not afford to pay?
And while we're at it, get rid of public funded police protection.
Who are you going to hire to come to your aid in an emergency?
What if you can't afford to pay?

Think about it.

harumph

I just noticed that my site title appears to read "screams from the poo bay" which is not too far off, I suppose.

A Bit of Philosphy-"Sometimes you eat the bear, sometimes the bear eats you."

Because it is just "one of those nights" when confusion, dread and despair are clouding all my attempts of lingering bright thoughts. There was bad news for my mom today and bad news for me. (Details later)
It was one of those days that actually started yesterday around 10a.m. when I dragged my lazy out-of-college ass from the bed. A busy, full day and night ala mode led into this wretched; this damned Wednesday of worry and woe.
Enough of that for now, but thinking of today and yesterday I was reminded of the Dude and his situations and how when things just started to look good for him the rug was pulled out from under him or someone slipped him a mickey or some such thing like that. Anyway, one evening when the Dude was pondering the meaning of his life, Walter's life, Donny's life or life in general, he encounters The Stranger ( cue up music: "Tumblin' Tumbleweeds")
Excerpt from The Big Lebowski (1998) follows:

BAR AREA

The Dude walks up to the bar.

    DUDE
  Two oat sodas, Gary.

    GARY
  Right.  Good luck tomorrow.

    DUDE
  Thanks, man.

    GARY
  Sorry to hear about Donny.

    DUDE
Yeah.  Well, you know, sometimes you
eat the bear, and, uh.

"Tumbling Tumbleweeds" has come up
on the jukebox, and The 
Stranger ambles up to the bar.

THE STRANGER
  Howdy do, Dude.

    DUDE
  Oh, hey man,how are ya?  I wondered
if I'd see you again.

    THE STRANGER
  Wouldn't miss the semis.  How things
been goin'?

    DUDE
  Ahh, you know.  Strikes and gutters,
ups and downs.

The Stranger's eyes crinkle merrily.

    THE STRANGER
  Sure, I gotcha.

The bartender has put two gleaming beers
on the counter.

    DUDE
  Thanks, Gary...Take care, man, I
gotta get back.

    THE STRANGER
  Sure.  Take it easy, Dude--I know
that you will.

THE DUDE, LEAVING, NODS:

    DUDE
  Yeah man.  Well, you know, the Dude abides.

Gazing after him, The Stranger drawls,
savoring the words:

    THE STRANGER
  The Dude abides.
____________________


"Catch ya further on down the trail."
~K

The wisdom of ....moi

Be cautious. When someone says " To be perfectly honest," a lie will surely follow.

Amen.