unlawful deaths, young and older

This week in an urban residential areas, two grade school children, a parent and grandparent were shot.  Only one I believe, is still alive.  A young man dies from a shooting in a crowded mall.  Many blame the police for being gun happy and prejudice.  That sadly may, in a few cases be so.  I keep hoping not.  Not just police do the shooting.  Knowing that is important.  I wonder though, if policemen, experienced and new on the job, have been forced into sad situations, not of their doing.  Every time they don their uniforms and badges, the day becomes scary.  They didn't choose this career so they could freely shoot people.  That was not their oath.  Sometimes it appears, there is an angry crowd there ahead of them, ready to yell, taunt and threaten them.  The officers get it from both sides, the perpetrators and purposely intimidating bystanders.  That's not what they signed up for.  It seems however, the last two or three generations of younger people seem to automatically take the adversarial position.  Whose fault might that be?  You can't blame everything on the police.  They show up because they've been called and they are then turned into the 'bad guys'.  Excusing the situation because 'things got out of hand' is in itself inexcusable.  Hating authority just because, is also in excusable.  Maybe its too late for these younger people.  Concentrating on the upcoming youngsters may be our only hope.  I know, out there, many are trying to do just that.   Don't give up.  Please.............................marge

Bald is beautiful

For men, or so I thought but then I took a closer look.  They didn't 'bald' their heads, they just moved the hair down to their faces.  Just a simple trade off.  That seems to be a turn on for many women, or at least the professionals have tried to convince us so.  Really?  Dancing cheek to cheek with an old, half worn out scrub brush?  I don't think so.  Why can't we women have the same privilege? (not the facial hair of course). It would make life in the morning so much easier.  I know, women have gone bald, but not in an attempt to beautify themselves.  Good  'old' chemo did it for them.  Back when I did it, the thought of staying bald never occurred to me.  I would think twice about it now, ( without the chemo of course), in fact, if it came into fashion, I'd be the first in line!....................marge

Ms Universe Pageant

I tuned in late to the pageant, thank heavens.  I thought all the women had an arm or shoulder problem.  Hands on hips whether standing or walking.  all except one, Ms Philippines.  When it came to the last three, I chose her, being grossly disappointed but only for a couple minutes.  She is a winner, justly so.  Next time officials, hand the MC one card at a time so no horrible mix up like last night can occur again.  I  don't blame Steve Harvey.  Had to be a most nerve racking gig.  He was the gentleman....................marge

Michigan lead poisoning ignored?

State officials, legislators, The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and perhaps most importantly, our Governor didn't think this a serious enough problem to listen to a Dr's urgent concern?  Her findings were all but pushed aside and now, children of Flint and nearby will be paying the consequences.  They all were warned but chose not to take the problem seriously.  What kind of officials do we have running our state?  They are unbelievable.  It's too bad they can't be prosecuted for ignoring to uphold their sworn duty to the State of Michigan.  They will have to live with their neglect of duty.  The children will have to live with worse and for the rest of their lives.....................marge

Satisfied?

Why is boredom so depressing?  Maybe because we do it to ourselves?  I have a warm home,  food in the fridge, money in my pocket and more than one TV.  I also have dozens of wonderful books to read and fun projects I just can't get around to starting or finishing.  To be in such a mental trap.  Brought on by myself?  Pills are temporary and friends can't always be around.   'Some day',  my favorite motto,  I will overcome this.  Life is too  important to miss.................................marge

Dog walkers, misnomer.

Everyday I see people and dogs go by.  Normally its called 'taking the dog for a walk'.  I'm sorry but that appears to be quite incorrect.  It, percentage wise from my viewpoint, should be 'taking the human for a run'.  This tends to exclude extremely large dogs like the lovable 'Newfie', thank heavens.  They know the damage they could cause their owners if by chance they were fascinated by squirrels.  Little dogs, on the other hand, show little regard for the person they are walking (on a leash of course).  Their small stature and weight are life saving to the human at the back end of the leash.  One or the other needs more training.  I hope the 'adults' figure it out soon......................marge

Michigan State. Have they not learned anything?

Can't those in charge of the college do anything to correct the continued, destructive behavior of some, not all of their students?  I know parents can't control  these kids when they leave home and go wild after any victories but try, please.  Michigan State has been  continually put to great shame by their students uncontrolled bad behavior.  Maybe making them pay their own way might help.  Let them know these four years aren't free.  Great sacrifices by the parents have been made. Don't let it all be for nothing.  And, I'm quite sure  the police departments have much better things to do than baby sit (with danger) these extremely immature 'students'.............................marge

Protection? From whom?

Want to protect your home and property?  Get a gun and shoot invading adults.  As to the seemingly threatening children walking by,  get a couple pit bulls that can break through the fence.  Maybe its time to be afraid of these homeowners....................marge

I swear

I truly believe I saw an adorable child sitting on an older white haired man's lap in some world poverty charity ad.  Just recently it appears that it is the same child in an American health insurance company ad.  Be careful to whom you donate.............................marge