Thankfulness

 

Yesterday was thanksgiving. Normally this time of year my heart turns into a Grinch, and I get to the point that all the holiday stuff is too much. Used to be in years past, too much family. Overwhelming with such a large family, when growing up that was never the case.  Though now the family has splintered off into their own lives and worlds. There is less family, and with that comes good things, along with sad things. For less means there is a loss.  I’m not talking about anyone passing away. I’m talking about just the general loss of connectedness.

I have learned that I can not be responsible for how folks like me. You either do or you don’t, there is No MORE TRY. Yes, that choice is yours. I have to say that road does travel both ways, for I’m making choices in my life in that respect as well. Sometimes just wish you would just do us both the honest favor and be truthful just how you feel.  Lately, some truths have finally come out.  The truth will set you free, and this truth has been freeing. No longer do I need to feel that I should keep trying to keep a connection, when there really isn’t one in the first place, or one that is desired to be. So, wishing them well – no ill feelings – along with a heart felt good bye. The former welcome mat is no longer set out by the front door.  If there is ever to be one, the welcome mat will have to be new and different. The old just wasn’t working.

When things are meant to be, they will last, be a blessing to those involved. Otherwise – there are times to just move on. 

I’m thankful for those that are meant to be in my life. For they have a special place in my heart. Those friendships, relationships are what I’m thankful for. There may not be an abundance in my life. But what is there, is high quality stuff. That doesn’t come easy, or cheap but by far better worth it in the long run. This is what will last a life time, or such a time as this.  

Yes, typically the holiday doesn’t hold much for me. For I can count my blessings, and be thankful for them all year long.  Sharing that with some ones special makes it all the better. And this year, my heart is joyed and I am happy, thankful and blessed.

Music Moving the moment

I have found that I like music. Alright that is no surprise there. I would like to think that I have a relatively open mind when it comes to music, and listen to all sorts of different things. However, one thing that Just never gets listen to is country. Oh just gives me the shivers to even think about it.  I believe my distaste for it started at an early age, and has grown with me. Even this “new” country is still crap to my ears. Oh but you don’t want to hear my opinion on my favorite style of music.

This morning, happened to catch a video segment on a morning show.  One with Al Roker – and gang. They were featuring their version, of someone else’s remake of the song dynamite.

This guy does all the sounds in this video. Every thing was done with his voice and a few tweaks on his sound board. Here is this guy’s version:

I thought it was rather creative, and would share it.  Though he has had over 2 million views as of this morning when I’m writing this. And since that morning show did their version, he will only become even more popular.

Now to find some more music to turn on to and get my day rocking.  Do you have a song, or version of one that you’d like to share?  (as long as its not country) I’d like to know.

Mishelle

Speech by Ronald Regan

When I was a kid, I liked this man. I just wish that I had paid attention at the time to know more about him and what he stood for. I wish that we had more men of this caliber (even women) that can stand up for our nation than the ones we have in office today.

Please watch this video,

His own words – wow.

I have found the video that started my search on YouTube.  This is a video to watch. I am typically not a political person, but I do believe that this is worth watching and sharing.  Please take a moment and watch this – you will have a bit more respect for history, I certainly do.

YouTubing again

I’m avoiding writing, and instead I’m surfing around you tube. Oh that is a trap that can hook you just about as bad as Facebook can.

Here are a couple of videos that have taken away some of my writing time tonight. Guess you can tell I have a wide range of music that I like to listen to, maybe you might find something you like.  Tell me what do you think of this one?

 

This one has gotten a lot of radio play, and I just like it. Now wish that it didn’t use a dirty bird word, but hey can’t tell them what to say or not to say. 

Here is a “live” one – it’s a bit different than the radio version.

Alright, going to close the YouTube window and move back on to writing. Maybe :)

VOTE - D–None of the above

In the movie Brewster’s Millions with Richard Pryor he had to spend so many millions of dollars, but could not tell anyone why he was spending it. If he spent all of it, he would inherit a great deal of money. One way to spend a great deal of money, he went into a political campaign.  I love what he stood for – VOTE None of the above.

So many commercials lately, I don’t want to vote for anyone!  I like to watch hulu.com so I can avoid commercials. They are usually just 30 to 60 second spots. Well, wouldn’t you know it, Obama has his own commercials. He isn’t “running” for any other office but he states, “Two years ago you voted for a change, get out and vote so things don’t change.” Alright, do NOT use my quote for it isn’t verified. But I thought to myself, he has time to make commercials for the democratic party?  Isn’t he suppose to be on the job, like all the time?  Oh, good use of our tax money for it wasn’t coming out of his wallet.  Yup, get out and VOTE. Allow your voice be heard, and if you are so inclined vote D – None of the above.

Also ready for this day to be over. So silly to have something as trivial as politics separate families like it can.

Oh by the way, in an email that is circulating around – thought it was rather fitting for a day like today. So I am sharing it here, and author is unknown – so don’t know who to give credit to.

WHY I'M DEPRESSED . . . .
          Over five thousand years ago, Moses said to the children of Israel , "Pick up your shovels, mount your asses and camels, and I will lead you to the Promised Land."
          Nearly 75 years ago, (when Welfare was introduced) Roosevelt said, "Lay down your shovels, sit on your asses, and light up a Camel, this is the Promised Land."
          Today, Obama has stolen your shovel, taxed your asses, raised the price of Camels and mortgaged the Promised Land! I was so depressed last night thinking about Health Care Plans, the economy, the wars, lost jobs, savings, Social Security, retirement funds, etc. . . . I called a Suicide Hotline. I had to press 1 for English. I was then connected to a call center in Pakistan . I told them I was suicidal. They got excited and asked if I could drive a truck......

 

Mishelle

November has started

I sat down and did the best that I could to pound out some words on my nano for this year. Well, I think that my word count was up to 882. Alright that isn’t the 1667 words a day that is needed in order to reach the goal of 50,000. Though I have to say it is a start. I had a story idea that I had started awhile back, but didn’t know what to do with it. So I started working with that idea. maybe it will help me make it through the nanowrimo but if not then I’ll start something else.  (I can erect a 1000 words to deceive me more and more, lol funny I’m listening to Savage Garden and this was the line that played just now)  So I should hop off this blog thing and get to writing. I thought that I had software that will work with Word documents on my netbook. DUH, should of tested it out before using it out in the ‘field’.  so here I am with my story and unable to read it. ARG – well, luckily I know of more than one way to skin a cat so maybe I’ll get something going. if not then I’ll just go blab a few words down on another file and add it into the story somewhere.  I think that I can just add some life events, and fictionalize them so that the innocent remain so. :)  Or maybe not.