Things I am thinking about today…
After a fun holiday, like our 4th of July time, I feel both happy and sad. I am happy that it was a great time together, and I am happy to then have a quiet day following it. But, I am also sad because I’d prefer to see the family and friends more often! It’s just so hard to get people together with all our busy schedules and with the passing of time. We live far apart, and we have full calendars.
So – Social media is a tool I love! I believe it has brought me closer to many people, especially those I don’t get to see very often (as those above.) I love sharing my pictures and I also enjoy seeing their pictures too. But, I know it can make it difficult occasionally if someone feels left out. It’s never done on purpose. I know it makes the ‘heart grow fonder’ and you realize how you miss people and important events.
You know the PSA’s on TV meant to scare you to quit smoking?? They are just impossible to watch. You know the ones – the testimonials from people who have had surgery, and look and sound horrible. I know that’s the point, but really… I need to turn away or change the channel. Those, and the dog abuse ones, are heartbreaking.
Summer is halfway over – already. How can that be?
I’m watching the news this morning, and I’m watching a piece on a young woman who is traveling all 50 states looking for acts of kindness – and she is telling about how many good and caring people that she has found all along the way. Phew. We need to hear about this! I need to hear this! Sometimes when I hear bad news I start thinking that most everything in the world is bad. But it’s not. I need to keep it in perspective.
Saying that, I continue to shake my head over the fear raising in politics.
This has always bugged me: do you know people who say “don’t mess with my kids or else”? Like, if you go after some other children it’s alright, but if it’s MY kids then I will turn into a monster! I know you have heard this – and maybe even said it. Now, I love my daughters and my grandsons beyond words, and believe me, I would be horrified if something bad happened to any of them, especially if done by a person on purpose. Not by an accident. But, come on, it’s not like I am going to go rate my children above other children. It’s not like the others are not as equally important on this earth. This kind of language is wrong. It invokes a pecking order. So – just where will you stop with ‘going after’ someone who does harm? What about first cousins? Your best friend? Or your neighbor?? Or even the little girl you don’t know who lives on the other side of town? Words matter.
Words matter. When I hear someone belittling someone else I feel their pain. When I hear someone being insensitive and using foul language, especially around a group of people they may not know, it is hurtful. To them – and to me. I prefer to be around people who use kind words and who do not keep me on edge. There are some who think they are cool because they speak down to others, or because they think they know it all. Sometimes you think they might explode because their words are so offensive. It’s a BIG turn off. I don’t care who the person is…. the cashier at the store, or the president of the United States. Words cause pain. Words hurt.
Sometimes it’s better to just hang with your dogs!! Ha. (Okay – or kitty cats. I love Them too.)
Here’s a public service announcement: If you have never owned a pet, get one. Let me count the reasons why! They love you unconditionally. They keep you company in a quiet house. They get excited every.single.time you come home! They follow you everywhere. They want to feel love. You can tell them anything and they won’t repeat it! They teach you how to care about something other than yourself. They give more than they take.
Congrats to the US Women’s Soccer team! World Champs 2 years in a row. I admit I never watch soccer – and the only game I ‘sort of’ watched was the final game. BUT… I am all about their RIGHT to equal pay! They earned it – they deserve it. If they don’t get it in their negotiations coming up, I think all the women should speak up.
Women have power! We need to use it – especially when we vote! Women MUST vote! We can make changes and we can continue to strive for equality – but we have to vote!! Please – oh please.
Enough thinking for now. I’m off to sweat in the yard, as I prune some bushes and pull some weeds. Rain is coming again later. Which of course makes me think of a song that I absolutely love, called “Bring on the Rain” by JoDee Messina. Wonderful lyrics:
Another day has come and gone
Can’t imagine what else could go wrong.
Sometimes I’d like to hide away somewhere and lock the door
A single battle lost, but not the war.
‘Cause tomorrow’s another day
and I’m thirsty anyway…
so bring on the rain!
That’s the first verse. It’s all good – and, oh, it’s a duet with some guy named Tim. Ha
Til next time…
Marla’s Musings 