Things I'm SICK of seeing and hearing...

Things I'm really sick of seeing and hearing:

1.  Political ads, of course.  What a bunch of effin' self serving liars, both sides.

2.  Getting told to vote.  I did, that's all.  No self respecting American should need to be reminded.

3.  People who judge others without every knowing them, and judging their paths without ever walking in their shoes. For instance, people who insinuate I am damned to hell for using birth control.  It was for medical purposes, not to prevent conception.  Besides, it's none of your damn business.

4.  People who condemn others as damned without remembering that we are NOT the Ultimate Judge, for example, victims of suicide.  Who are YOU that you think you know how they will be judged by God?  How do you know that the worst murderer and sinner didn't make his peace with God at the last minute?  YOU DON'T KNOW so stop trying to tell us.

5.  People who are carbon copies of others - meaning those who will mimic the thoughts of others and pass them off as their own - for God's sake have an original thought in your head.  You don't have to have mommy and daddy's approval for every move you ever make.  You don't need to think every single same thought as your parents.  And if you should, remember -- it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

6.  Seeing criminals and other criminal offenders getting their free 15 minutes of fame.  Ignore them.  It's the worst thing we can do to them!

7.  People who suck and do mean things like effing up a kids' Halloween by putting dumb shit in the candy.  And if you keep your wedding ring in a bowl of candy, and throw it in somebody's bag, you're a very Special kind of Stupid.

8.  People who suck and do mean things to animals.  Especially dogs or cats.  What kind of evil bastard are you?  (and yes you might die and go to heaven, I can't judge, but for as long as you're here, I think you're a piece of crap).

Offended?  Oh well, build a bridge and GET OVER IT.  I'll have to get over all the stuff I'm sick of, so you will too.  And don't bother answering this post.  If you think any of them applies to you, they probably do.

Rant over (for now anyway).  Winter rants will follow soon, I'm sure.

As Neil Young said... "There's More to the Picture than Meets the Eye..."

OK So here we go... a mini rant.  If you are an Obama (Obozo) fan, for the love of God STOP reading now.  I don't want to hear how he's a president to respect.  Not mine.  Gonna get pissed?  Unfriend me and go read a cereal box or something innocuous that won't offend you.  And I'll warn you now if I get comments they will not be addressed.  At all.  Anywhere.  This is purely my opinion.

Let's review.  This week, people watched the parents of a "prisoner of war" walk hand in hand with the Obamas.  Some middle of the night, clandestine, secret deal.  No congressional knowledge, just all of a sudden this guy is free.  Oh, by the way, in exchange for FIVE f**king Taliban TERRORISTS from Guantanamo Bay.  Oh yeah, they promised to stay in Qutar or however the f**k you spell it, for a year.  I'm sure they will keep their word.  *gag*  They gave their word.  HUH????  They are getting heroes' welcomes in wherever that damn city is.  Nice.  And of course now we negotiate with terrorists...  How warm and fuzzy.

Normally, I would be very happy to see a prisoner of war safely returned to the U.S.  However....

Now, this "prisoner" has Army colleagues who (on ABC News, not Fox) say he left his body armor, helmet and weapon at his post and LEFT them to seek out the Taliban.  In my book, and obviously in theirs, this little son of a bitch isn't a hero, he's a DESERTER.  And in return, this disgraceful sham of a president frees FIVE Taliban terrorists.

I'm not normally a conspiracy theorist.  But what in the good hell do these people have on this lame duck president that he does this, in he dark of night as sneakily as the Baltimore Colts stole out of Baltimore.

This is a disgrace and a slap in the face to all the loyal soldiers bravely standing posts, and a bigger slap in the face to those REAL Prisoners of War who were tortured, died, and very possibly still languish somewhere in the world, forgotten.  What about them?  Their families?

OK I'll admit I don't know the whole story but I'll bet I know most of it.  And I don't like it.  Obozo is obviously posturing attaboys for all the Dumbocrats running for re-election in November.

Well, I, for one ain't buyin' it.  Let them wave the flags and hoo-rah this administration all they want.  I ain't buyin' it.  So there.

Dominican Retreat: The Peace, the Calm, the Quiet.

Well I don't even need the disclaimer on this one.  If this offends you, I give up!

This past weekend I was at the Dominican Retreat House in McLean, VA for a Lenten Silent Retreat.  I'm first going to explain that you don't spend the whole time on your knees praying.  There is Mass, there are conferences, and plenty of time to walk the grounds, sit in Chapel, in the library or lounge and just BE QUIET.  It's a great way to disconnect from the phone, the computer, the kids, the mail, the demands of your life outside.  TRY IT sometime.  Call me, inbox me, whatever.  I'll get you connected.  I know peeps.  (I am a promoter.)

So the retreat master was a Franciscan Friar.  He was humorous, down to earth and a great speaker.  The nun in charge, Sister Agnes, is a cute little white haired Dominican sister.  In one of the handouts was this prayer by St. Francis deSales.  It is a WONDERFUL prayer and you should copy and paste this to your notes or whatever.  It applies to some more than others but really everyone.

BE AT PEACE -

Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life.

Rather, look to them with full hope as they arise.  God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through ALL things.

And when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms.

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow.

The same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you today and every day.

He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.

BE AT PEACE and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.

AMEN.
                                                            -St. Francis deSales


Say it, pray it, believe it.  God will be sure ALL your prayers are answered.  Sometimes the answer is NO.  HE will put you where you need to be.  All things happen for a reason, and in His time, not yours.

Thanks for reading.

                   

On the "Academy Awards"....

It's been awhile since I really ranted about anything.  I'm going to skip the whole "winter weather" shit because I'm tired of it all, and am SO over this winter.

I'd love to see the Philadelphia Flower Show...  at least it would be a sight of Spring.

 Anyway, tonight are the "Oscars"... I will be DVRing it because I hate all the extra stupid crap the presenters have to go through, and the commercials.  Will probably get through the whole show in under an hour. Watch Ellen, skip all the shit till Pink performs, then pause and rewind to see what the bitches are wearing and look at the hot guys. (We DVR American Idol and get through it in less than 15 minutes and still hear all the singers.)

Now if you really follow any of these so-called "stars" or care about what any of them think or feel, or otherwise give two shits about who wins, and/or are easily offended.... STOP READING NOW.

Personally, I don't think there is a "star" left... the big, real, genuine Hollywood Stars are all gone.  (Clark Gable, Charlton Heston, Cary Grant, Vivien Leigh, Bette Davis, Richard Burton, Joan Crawford, Hedy Lamarr, Liz Taylor, John Garfield, June Allyson, Robert Mitchum, Burt Lancaster, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire.  They were REAL Stars.)

If I really thought any of them cared, or I had anything to do with this "show"... I would have some rules.

Before the rules, I will say that I really like and admire Ellen DeGeneres.  I think she is a good person who is funny, and does a lot of good things for people.  I like her show, too.  It is a pity she will have to read the idiotic shit written by somebody's sixth grader.  

RULES:  NO exceptions unless you are one of the real Stars coming back from the dead...

1.  Refrain from heavy drinking/drug use before going to the ceremony, and at least LOOK like you want to be there.

2.  You have money, for the love of Beelzebub, go GET YOUR HAIR DID. If you're a guy, and you want to carry off the 'scruffy' look, please at least make it a clean scruffy look. You can look scruffy and still look sexy. All you gotta do is look like you took a bath. And for pete's sake, BUY A MIRROR and use it.  If you want to wear a strapless gown, maybe you should make sure you have something to hold it up with, and make sure you don't keep having to hike it UP every five seconds. If you think a deep vee-neck gown showing your boobs being flattened down is attractive, look again. It's NOT.

3.  Have the writers refrain from the cornball shit that could have been written by somebody's junior high kid.  Nobody needs to see you fake flirt with your co-presenter.  You're an ACTOR, at least act like you want to be there.  ACT a little dignified even if you aren't.

4.   Introduce presenters. Presenter, get up there, read the damn nominees without pretending YOU'RE going for the Oscar. Cameraman, pan the audience for the nominees. Presenter, announce the winner without the pregnant "American Idol" pause. We don't need it. Winner: get up, wave to everyone, go to podium, accept your award graciously, smile, wave, say Thank You and GO SIT DOWN.

5.  Try to remember that almost no one, at least I, don't give a shit who you voted for.  I don't want to hear how much you love the Obamas, Kennedys, or hate the Bushes.  I don't care if you love every politician and have slept with half of them. I don't care to hear about your views on gun control, how much you hate conservatives, immigration, the economy, the deficit, gay marriage or anything. Just say "Thank you" in less than 25 words, and GO SIT THE F**K DOWN.

This would make the Oscars so much more watchable.  Cut the shit, let the singers sing, let the presenters present.  This show, like American Idol, can be cut by a few hours if they would just let it run without all the inane badly written 'comedy'.

And there you have it... I feel much better.  And I'm sure at least some people agree.  Goodnight.

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