Terribly sad

When someone, thinking their intentions are good, continually criticizes another, sadly cannot see that life doesn't work that way. They unknowingly are not happy with themselves and try to justify their own feelings of in adequateness. But to tell them is a dangerous and brave step. And I'm not there yet.......................marge

Failed again

But I shall not give in or up!  Must find two Slinkies to wrap around bird feeder pole.  Any more pounding on the kitchen window and it may just crack.  Damn the squirrels and full speed ahead!........................marge

USA gentleman

Do not try and get fired for any and all alleged sexual harassments at your work.  I'm pretty certain you will NOT get a$25 million severance  cheque.................marge

Betsy DeVos Destroying education

I hope, but seriously doubt that Ms DeVos will ever see or read what anyone writes about her.  That is heartbreaking.  She has no idea what the average families with school age children are facing.  Can't someone clue her in?  She really does not know, or even seem to care what public schoolkids face daily.  Does she really think children with physical or mental disabilities don't belong in some school program  or that these parents must find their own way to  pay?  Did she win so that only the top two % will reap her benefits?  What about the other 98%?  Do they count for nothing?  When she gets booed and must leave a public school by the back door with a police escort does that not tell you something?  She seem incapable of feeling shame or embarrassment about her views on public education.  That is more than pathetic.  That is gawd awful scary for these parents.  I suppose her 'gentle' smile must have some sort of hypnotic power in it.  It can't be her background in Public Education..............................marge

Can we survive Betsy DeVos?

Betsy DeVos. Did any of her children attend Public Schools? No, not that I can tell. Was after she was selected to head the U.S. Board of Education the first time she ever set foot inside a Public School? It took the Vice President to be the swing vote to get her elected. Does that not tell us that 50% of congress didn't think she was qualified? Has she ever taught school? Not as far as I know. She is a dutiful millionaire housewife who has been active in business dealings. Is there anyone out there more qualified? I would say just about anybody. And here we sit, letting Trump slowly destroy us. Or maybe not so slowly................birminghammarge.blogspot.com

Flame throwers in war.

In WW 2, American soldiers In the South Pacific jungles I believe ,were probably saved by using Flame throwers against the Japanese soldiers who hid in caves among other places.  These flame throwers threw fire about 30 feet or so.  Anything in their way was burned to a crisp.  This included the Japanese soldiers.  If they didn't die instantly, then a slower death must have been agonizing.  I need to ask,  how this compares to poison gas and its victims?  Or is it fair to even to raise the question?................marge

One last try.

I had given up but then said "no"!  I will however wait for warmer weather.  It should be here soon.  First I have to buy a new 'slinky'.  I cut the old one into several pieces (don't ask why) but it just isn't working.  Those squirrels are like the 'Wallendas".  Only squirrels are willing to twist their bodies and hang from their hind feet.  This makes it possible to use the front paws for stealing, yes stealing the special bird seed.  They have no shame.  Til next time.........................marge