Making Change

Are they that bored?

 Rubbish seems to be in every thing, affecting us all as well as infecting us.  Granted, there are publications out "there" with journalists that have standards with better things to write about.
 So many years ago  The National Enquirer, and a few others were the only rags you could find parting nonfiction from fiction. Not true now,  even the newspapers are weighted down with hollow vane garbage talking about someone dating or breaking up or about their change in hair color.   I couldn't care less.
 Somewhere a long the way news started to resemble the information you'd usually get second hand in a back alley.

I took a screenshot of the latest dark alley from TNE

It's unfortunate trees have laid down their bark to make way for useless information.  I would assume used in some cases for filler and filler it should be.  Hey, whose full of sap now?

 Those who call themselves journalists say they write, yes they do, but quality versus quantity is another matter so  it baffles me how they stoop so low to print the trash they do.
   Call the chiropractor.
Why stop there, when it comes to garbage writing, it's like a fungus which has seeped into almost every part of our life.  It's in ads, tv, radio, billboards, movies, etc.   Unless you shut down or turn off and wear blind folds, a little difficult to do when you drive, you rarely can get away from it.  

We wouldn't consume garbage or junk food every day, why do we let our eyes see and our mind absorb the clutter.  Why would we let our eyes read what we wouldn't eat.
I thought I'd share a few examples of what I've run into online, because I don't read newspapers and rarely watch a news channel.  I just happen to see a few of these by just checking my email on Yahoo or the latest weather report.

The first is an awe inspiring  video of a young teen  walking for the first time. A feel good moment, filling the air with positive vibes.  In many parts of the world, everyday in someones life there's nothing but negative so if one shiny ray by way of a positive news blurp, ad, or otherwise can change even a nanosecond in a dreary steady stream of gray, and we can only hope that would set off a chain reaction of good instead of all the bad.

The second is crap.  Lindsay Lohan and her life.  It isn't that I dislike her, I really have little feelings either way, I wish her well, I'd actually like to hear if she's doing something positive  for a change either with her life or in her life;  but the media has contributed their nonstop rant on every little thing she has done, be it right or wrong; we saw the same thing with Brittany Spears among others, and contributing to the demise of Princess Diana.  The media can say what they want, but they hounded her to death.

I also thought news stations as well as papers were supposed to remain neutral when it comes to... lets say the election, I noticed the last election how non neutral it was.  Since then  I've stopped reading and listening to quite a few online newspapers and most of the channels on tv.  I choose not to fill my ears with their slanted information.  I was also surprised at  AARP  as well.

I went online and googled good news and found The Great News Network .  I really didn't expect to find anything worthwhile but was pleasantly surprised.

The Great News Network is meant to supplement your daily news sources - not replace it. It's role      is to show that there is hope, people are making a difference, and that a lot of things are getting better. Optimism is a great catalyst for making the world a better place. When we can see there is hope, then we'll be more compelled to make the effort to do our part. 

We need to be informed; I like to hear what's going on in the world, but every single  negative piece of information  everyday wears on the soul.    And we are buying into it.  I'm so tired of the media playing with my mind, convincing me I need this or gotta have that.  No more.


Would it be shocking  if I said I am a Christian.  Even if I wasn't I know I wouldn't like a lot of the mass media garbage, and also because of the mass media  I don't like people telling me what to do anyway.  It doesn't matter what walk of life you are on or in, no one needs this much negative daily.  It's just not healthy.
 On occasion I will watch or read  CBN, Christian Broadcast News.  A slightly different look at issues on the nightly news.  Things you won't read or hear about because Christianity is so looked down on everywhere.   Don't get me started. Why is it okay to talk about just about any subject now but not about Christianity at any level?

This may be about a negative situation but it's one that affects the women there, and put here to create a positive.  There is a difference.  We need to know how to choose.  I hope things change for them.

I started this post  because I was tired  of all the negative and then one word led to another. I tend to do that, but  I believe this is a serious issue, I hear others talk about it.  If nothing else we need to take hold of our remotes and opt out (wouldn't that be really nice)of certain stations that were subliminally meant to bring us down. (I know this is a controversial subject as well,   I googled it and found some articles about  how the enemy used subliminal messages against their captors during various wars as well as being used in cults, etc.)


  Life isn't fairy tale by any means, and we don't have all the answers, ( hey, I definitely don't)  but  if you feel as if you can't lift one foot in front of the other, if you've tried everything........  you have to start somewhere. 

Yes we have no giveaways...

This must be a first. 

I had a giveaway and no one entered.  

I was really upset at first, but then I turned it into a positive.

I don't have to spend the money on postage AND the unwinners are missing out on some awesome maps of Florida, in it's heyday.  Fine by me.  I'll probably frame a few of them.  The graphics/artwork is calmingly nostalgic of when I was a mere whisper of who I am now.  A lot of the places on one of the maps are no longer open.  Cypress Gardens for one.

I guess this is like a party where no one came.

Sorry, it sounds like a pity party, make no mistake, it isn't!

It's just a fact.

I have been neglectful lately of my blog, but only because I've been so busy and something has to suffer the consequences, this time, it was my blog.  Heck, I even shut down my page on FB.

I had said to my friend Mel, I wouldn't ever do a give away again, but I think I will.  When-is another matter and what I give is another matter as well.  

Those dancing ladies above are my favorite tchakies (sp) and they won't be in the next giveaway, I thought a picture would be nice for this post,  M I bad or what.  LOL.

Y'all have a nice day, I know I am. 

   

 

There is life outside of FB

Where oh where has my little dog gone?  

Most importantly if anyone wonders or cares, I haven't left this world..not yet anyway,  I haven't abandoned my sight even though it seems so,  I have been focusing on another part of life. 

 I went back to school...

Cain't believe it?  

Neither can I!

I'm in school for Web Design.   

I am taking all the boring stuff right now but in about 3-4 weeks I should be in the actual meat and potatoes of learning all the info.

In the process of that I deleted my FB account.  

I may have imagined an intake of breath by the vast amount of people out there but it was consuming too much of my already spent time. 

If anyone wonders, there is a life outside of FB.

Unfortunately too many things are linked to FB now, when the major media is linked it's time to find something else to do with my time.  

All I have to do is look under the hutch in my kitchen, the dust bunnies need some TLC. 

In about a week there really will be a Give Away, I'm connecting with Melanie from A Cosy Living, she's under the weather right now.  So check back.

Posts will be far and few between especially after the giveaway but I will try, don't give up on me, I may even experiment with my blog and show you what I'm learning along the way.

Later

My Bionic Knee ..workin it!

My goodness look at how time flies.  It's been way too long since my last post, I've been very busy trying out my new knee.  I'm on a test mission you could say..well maybe you couldn't so I will....I'm on a test mission.  So far... I've walked to see how far the cows will have to come home...hmm ...(think about it).   

..Besides walking,  I went back to my volunteer position, I am the booklady, at the local thrift store and they raise money for The Hope Foundation.  Great cause and  I love being a part of it and love the people.  I also enjoy books so it's just an added bonus.   The variety of books which are donated make it interesting and so much so a blog is in

     
the forecast to sell those unusual and interesting books that come in randomly, in due time though.  How is this helping my knee you may ask?...Well, it's really building my stamina which was depleted from surgery..I do exercise but this is exercise without seeming like it's exercise.  I love that kind. 

I also was able to do some nitty gritty cleaning in my home..oh boy...I know this was good for me..(I keep telling myself this...maybe I"ll believe it if I say it enough)  Secretly I was hoping a friend would send his maid to give me a hand...I probably should have vocalized it instead of thinking it...HA!

I feel as if I've been cheating...I've been blogging for a friend on his blog while neglecting my own but I'm loving it...and am glad I can do it....how is that helping my knee you ask? ..welll.....Taking photos requires movement and this is all leading up to fashion week..soooooo I'm taking photos of models while they are getting their hair and makeup done for the runway. There will be a number of events until the big finale on October 23 and they will all require photos..more movement of course!

Life, so many different things to do so little time but in the meantime I'm keeping as busy as I can because if my knee taught me one thing..it's life is way too short to sit and brood, be happy for what does work!   

An Unconventional Holiday

Oh my gawd, I feel a heavy post coming on. I feel heaviness in my heart and my being. I'm trying to push past all the gloom but philosophically the door is gargantuan and mostly I haven't eaten my Wheaties, and I'm tired. Trying to rush grief isn't always good, missing your appointments to your therapist isn't either. Oh yes, I have a therapist and from the state the world is in so should they, so there! By the way, I just stuck my tongue out too. So get over it!

I love the mornings, and I love to write in the mornings, I'm writing a book and it's hard when you can't dive into the fantasy of creating, what else is there if there isn't an outlet to create. Piecemeal I suppose is better than nothing.

I need a break, a change of scenery, I need a vacation.

I've taken my holidays lately through blogland, just this past week I was traveling through a few different countries thanks to Tongue In Cheek, courtesy of Corey and FH.

Oklahoma where the wind is.....oh sorry I was singing on my way down the long winding dusty trail, Pioneer Woman, she was in the lead wagon, I had to pass the time. :)

So many different personalities behind each superhighway of cyberspace, all with a welcome mat inviting you in to take your shoes off, have a glass of wine, sit a spell and let's talk, and I love it, but seriously as much as I love that,

I need a vaca and no laptap no matter what can make a difference.

I'm knocking on Ali's, door, I hope she's home, I'm in desperate need of some of the Aromatherapy she talks about, I've been a little tense, too much sugar probably from visiting Bakerella

I'll make do for now, but rest assured I'm heading off somewheres, somehow, someday,

but in the meantime, join me, I'm heading off to Sunderland England, Melanie has some books to introduce us to and some swaps possibly about to start. I can't think of a better way to relax but to kick your shoes off put your feet up, grab a cup of tea with good read.

There now,almost better already.