The Rogue Speaks:
Here it is March and I haven't posted anything warm since January, when it was actually pretty cold in Brunswick. It's hard to think of warm-hearted things when our country is so politically fractured and there is just so much at stake. I have many friends around the globe, and they are just wide-eyed in amazement at what has happened to America in the last few months. They think this country is crazy! No, really!! They do!! Their countries have looked up to ours for so, so long, and to see what certain disgusting characters are getting away with here just leaves them stunned.
The bizarre characters alone are bad enough, but the media??? I hold the media in large part responsible for the way at least one candidate has moved up into the danger zone. We have him shoved down our throats on a daily basis, several times a day, for the sole purpose of ratings and advertising dollars. Not one single media outlet supports the guy as a candidate, yet they continue to let him come into our homes, talk trash, insult people, blatantly lie (especially about not knowing who David Duke is!) and make us get throw-up in our mouths. Yet they don't censor him, and in fact encourage him, all for money. Shame on them!!! Shame!! They went too far and now the train is totally out of control and speeding toward a collision of biblical proportions.
The Republican party is in a world of hurt right now, because they, like the media, didn't plan well for the way things are turning out. When things started to really get out of hand, they just sat back and watched, and made him sign a pledge. They should have washed his mouth out with soap early on, and kicked him to the curb, but they didn't. Another big mistake was moving up voting (Super Tuesday), and switching around the order in which certain states hold their primaries. The RNC decided to do this before the last election because they wanted Romney as their candidate, and the move would give him the numbers he needed to win the nomination and shut out the other contenders. They have the big old southern states, the bible belt, voting March 1, along with Texas. Lot of ultra-conservatives there--lot of evangelicals, racists, anti-Semites, and a whole lot of "poorly educated." Those folks don't always know what their candidate is actually saying, since he doesn't know how to finish a sentence, but they are just glassy-eyed at how rich he is. I think THEY think he's gonna make them rich, too! By moving the voting up in that particular group of states, they have given Satan a chance to garner enough votes to claim victory (at least in his own eyes) as the Republican nominee. Sad, isn't it!! "The love of money is the root of all evil."
I worry about this situation A LOT!! Probably too much for my own good, but I have grandchildren and I don't want the country to implode before they have had a chance to live a good life. I'm pretty warm-hearted when it comes to my grandchildren! There!! I did it!! I got "warm-heart" in before the end of this post!!! Now go visit our sweet Jenny and read more entries!
p.s. I live in a beautiful area of coastal Georgia. I love the live oak trees and the palmettos, I love the sand dunes and the soft air that is just so great for my skin! I love walking on the beach, collecting shells and taking photos. We always dreamed of living here. What we failed to calculate into our dream of Eden was just how many ignorant, uneducated, racist dunces actually live here as well. They have kind of seriously gotten on my last nerve since yesterday when a vicious, hateful, lying con-man won the GOP primary. So today we went to play golf on Jekyll Island, on one of the courses that winds itself through those live oaks, pine trees, and palmettos, and across streams with sunlight filtering through the deep shadows. I didn't get cold out there. In fact, I was WARM-hearted in all that beauty. A nice break!
Jekyll Island Beach 2012
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Thursday, January 7, 2016
As for today...
The Rogue Speaks:
I don't really have a "Warm Heart" story for today. Wish I did! But it's just not in me! Instead, I am going to refer you to my friend Sue's blog. She is just such a gifted writer, and while we disagree on several views, we seem to have a kind of connection that lets us be truthful with one another instead of merely nodding in agreement, but secretly thinking "this woman's an idiot." Sue is anything but! She is the sort of thinker who puts the majority of Americans to shame. She is not opposed to listening to new ideas, and learning new truths. She is talented, thoughtful, spiritual. So please click on the link below and read her post. Then go to the comment section and read my comment. It will tell you why I just couldn't come up with a "Warm Heart" story for today.
I don't really have a "Warm Heart" story for today. Wish I did! But it's just not in me! Instead, I am going to refer you to my friend Sue's blog. She is just such a gifted writer, and while we disagree on several views, we seem to have a kind of connection that lets us be truthful with one another instead of merely nodding in agreement, but secretly thinking "this woman's an idiot." Sue is anything but! She is the sort of thinker who puts the majority of Americans to shame. She is not opposed to listening to new ideas, and learning new truths. She is talented, thoughtful, spiritual. So please click on the link below and read her post. Then go to the comment section and read my comment. It will tell you why I just couldn't come up with a "Warm Heart" story for today.
http://grannysuesnews.blogspot.com/2016/01/where-is-pavilion.html
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Warming My Own Heart
The Rogue Speaks:
The last seven months have been extremely stressful for us, and I am really grateful to start fresh with a new year. Being at St. George Island over Christmas allowed things to quiet down briefly, and I was able to pursue one of my favorite pastimes--beach-combing--so I could add to my collection. I will share more about that in a later post, however.
I decided a few days ago to deactivate my Face Book page. I found I was spending way too much time there, and only occasionally did something useful come from it. A few days before, I came across a quote that spoke very strongly to me. It was so meaningful that I have decided to share it here:
This is my offering for Warm Heart Wednesday. Sometimes we just need to step back and view The Big Picture to set us back on the right track in our lives. Please check out the other offerings on our sweet Jenny's blog. Thanks!!
The last seven months have been extremely stressful for us, and I am really grateful to start fresh with a new year. Being at St. George Island over Christmas allowed things to quiet down briefly, and I was able to pursue one of my favorite pastimes--beach-combing--so I could add to my collection. I will share more about that in a later post, however.
I decided a few days ago to deactivate my Face Book page. I found I was spending way too much time there, and only occasionally did something useful come from it. A few days before, I came across a quote that spoke very strongly to me. It was so meaningful that I have decided to share it here:
This is my offering for Warm Heart Wednesday. Sometimes we just need to step back and view The Big Picture to set us back on the right track in our lives. Please check out the other offerings on our sweet Jenny's blog. Thanks!!
Friday, December 18, 2015
Electric Leaves
The Rogue Speaks:
It has been quite a while since I have written any "flash fiction," a short story of 1000 words or less. I used to write these short fictional stories when Jenny was sponsoring our beloved Saturday Centus. The following is one I wrote one autumn afternoon:
It has been quite a while since I have written any "flash fiction," a short story of 1000 words or less. I used to write these short fictional stories when Jenny was sponsoring our beloved Saturday Centus. The following is one I wrote one autumn afternoon:
Electric Leaves
The lake is calm now
in the smoky sunlight
of an October afternoon.
Electric leaves on the sourwoods
glow fiery red above us
with a solar power,
and the faded quilt is
cool now, and damp from
our love-making.
The sourwoods
are the first to turn in autumn,
and you will be the first
to go away, like those electric leaves
that fall and wither
when winter comes;
but the fiery red glow
of that autumn afternoon
will live forever
in my heart.
Now, head on over to Jenny's Warm Heart Wednesday and read more offerings.
Sunday, December 13, 2015
I Love Your Memories
The Rogue Speaks:
I know that many of you have seen this photo in a past post, but this warms my heart more than any other I can think of.
The night this was taken, we were sitting with Mum in her room--Rod and I and Rod's brother Alan and his wife Jill. We knew that the end was near, and wanted to spend as much time as we could with her. For quite a while, Mum seemed to be gazing up into a corner of the room. Finally, Jill asked Mum if she was thinking about her home, Edmonton. Mum nodded that she was. Rod got up and stood by her and began telling her stories that he remembered about her family, and about things that happened in Edmonton when he was a little boy. Her eyes never left his face.
I know that many of you have seen this photo in a past post, but this warms my heart more than any other I can think of.
The night this was taken, we were sitting with Mum in her room--Rod and I and Rod's brother Alan and his wife Jill. We knew that the end was near, and wanted to spend as much time as we could with her. For quite a while, Mum seemed to be gazing up into a corner of the room. Finally, Jill asked Mum if she was thinking about her home, Edmonton. Mum nodded that she was. Rod got up and stood by her and began telling her stories that he remembered about her family, and about things that happened in Edmonton when he was a little boy. Her eyes never left his face.
"I love your memories," she said. She died two nights later.
Monday, November 30, 2015
It's Been A Long Time!
The Rogue Speaks:
It's been a long time since I sat down at my drawing board to create a little art. When we left Tucson, my artistic side stayed behind. Adjusting to a new "climate" has been harder on me than I ever imagined. I am putting that all behind me now, and doing my best to do what people have told me I do best.
It's been a long time since I sat down at my drawing board to create a little art. When we left Tucson, my artistic side stayed behind. Adjusting to a new "climate" has been harder on me than I ever imagined. I am putting that all behind me now, and doing my best to do what people have told me I do best.
"Snowy Egret"
soft pastel
Judie McEwen
2015
I posted my painting on my Face Book page, and the response I got from all my artist (and non-artist) friends warmed my heart more than anyone will ever know.
For more "Warm Heart" stories, please check out Jenny's blog
Saturday, August 8, 2015
L - Who do you LIKE??
The Rogue Speaks:
The GOP debate was watched by millions of people, many of whom only wanted to see how the "front runner" would fair against a field of real politicians, and one neurosurgeon. And, yes, I did watch it, in bed, with a glass of wine and a couple of Bayer aspirin. Here are my views on the candidates, in alphabetical (almost)order:
Jeb Bush - Pleasant enough, smiling, but not always telling the truth about his years as governor of Florida. Fact check needed there, for sure. And please!! No more dynasties!!!
Ben Carson - What a nice man he is. Unfortunately, he has no political experience, and in fact, has very little knowledge about how this country works. He is not at all assertive. He should stick to separating Siamese twins. OR he could volunteer to give one of the candidates a frontal lobotomy, and delight the rest of the field.
Chris Christie - Yes, he DID hug Obama after Hurricane Sandy. So what, Rand???? But I don't trust him to be completely honest, plus he looks a little like a member of La CosaNostra. Sorry! I just couldn't help that!
Ted Cruz - He looks like a televangelist about to burst into tears. Anyone who says, "I always tell the truth," probably doesn't. He supports pork barrel politics, because he has a video out, cooking bacon by wrapping it around the barrel of his AK47, and firing away until the bacon is fried. What does a "Christian" need with an AK47, you ask? You tell me!
John Kasich - The only one on the stage who appeared to be actually presidential and genuine. I'm glad he got into the debate.
Mike Huckabee - This guy isn't a politician, but a preacher. He will push his religious agenda, and walk all over the Constitution. Now some people may like that, but most Americans do not. We don't want his brand of religion shoved down our throats, or any other religion, for that matter.
Rand Paul - Rand, Rand, Rand!! You look like a sophomore geek at MIT! And you have a tendency to get a little hostile. Not very presidential, and way too much of an isolationist for my taste.
Rick Perry - How many times does he have to take that public speaking course and not get an F??? The glasses didn't help his image one bit, plus he has a goofy smile, and a bad memory. Carly Fiorina should really have had his place on the stage.
Marco Rubio - Pretty, smooth talker, but without any real substance. He hasn't been out of short pants long enough to fully understand American voters. AND he's a suck-up. Just ask a couple of the other candidates.
Scott Walker - Despite what he says, Wisconsin is not better off with him as governor. Way too many questionable decisions! Lots of Fact Checks needed there! Plus, he is VERY bad at managing his $222,899 salary. He has between $10K and $20K in credit card debt, and one of his cards charges 27.4%, and he has $100,00 to $200,000 in student loans for his two boys in college, and so just how does he expect to manage our country? Plus, he has squinty eyes. I never trust a man with squinty eyes.
And finally(I told you it would almost be in alphabetical order), "He Who Shall Not Be Named."-
A sociopathic narcissist who knows just what to say to get the borderline mentally incompetent fired up and cheering. He has no respect for other people, especially hates women, and is only out for himself. Claims that he will bring American jobs home, while his men's clothing brand is made in Mexico. Calls people stupid. In short, he's the last man on earth fit to be president--a total loser.
That's my take on the top 10 GOP candidates, and my "L" post on Jenny's AlphabeThursday. I welcome any and all comments.
The GOP debate was watched by millions of people, many of whom only wanted to see how the "front runner" would fair against a field of real politicians, and one neurosurgeon. And, yes, I did watch it, in bed, with a glass of wine and a couple of Bayer aspirin. Here are my views on the candidates, in alphabetical (almost)order:
Jeb Bush - Pleasant enough, smiling, but not always telling the truth about his years as governor of Florida. Fact check needed there, for sure. And please!! No more dynasties!!!
Ben Carson - What a nice man he is. Unfortunately, he has no political experience, and in fact, has very little knowledge about how this country works. He is not at all assertive. He should stick to separating Siamese twins. OR he could volunteer to give one of the candidates a frontal lobotomy, and delight the rest of the field.
Chris Christie - Yes, he DID hug Obama after Hurricane Sandy. So what, Rand???? But I don't trust him to be completely honest, plus he looks a little like a member of La CosaNostra. Sorry! I just couldn't help that!
Ted Cruz - He looks like a televangelist about to burst into tears. Anyone who says, "I always tell the truth," probably doesn't. He supports pork barrel politics, because he has a video out, cooking bacon by wrapping it around the barrel of his AK47, and firing away until the bacon is fried. What does a "Christian" need with an AK47, you ask? You tell me!
John Kasich - The only one on the stage who appeared to be actually presidential and genuine. I'm glad he got into the debate.
Mike Huckabee - This guy isn't a politician, but a preacher. He will push his religious agenda, and walk all over the Constitution. Now some people may like that, but most Americans do not. We don't want his brand of religion shoved down our throats, or any other religion, for that matter.
Rand Paul - Rand, Rand, Rand!! You look like a sophomore geek at MIT! And you have a tendency to get a little hostile. Not very presidential, and way too much of an isolationist for my taste.
Rick Perry - How many times does he have to take that public speaking course and not get an F??? The glasses didn't help his image one bit, plus he has a goofy smile, and a bad memory. Carly Fiorina should really have had his place on the stage.
Marco Rubio - Pretty, smooth talker, but without any real substance. He hasn't been out of short pants long enough to fully understand American voters. AND he's a suck-up. Just ask a couple of the other candidates.
Scott Walker - Despite what he says, Wisconsin is not better off with him as governor. Way too many questionable decisions! Lots of Fact Checks needed there! Plus, he is VERY bad at managing his $222,899 salary. He has between $10K and $20K in credit card debt, and one of his cards charges 27.4%, and he has $100,00 to $200,000 in student loans for his two boys in college, and so just how does he expect to manage our country? Plus, he has squinty eyes. I never trust a man with squinty eyes.
And finally(I told you it would almost be in alphabetical order), "He Who Shall Not Be Named."-
A sociopathic narcissist who knows just what to say to get the borderline mentally incompetent fired up and cheering. He has no respect for other people, especially hates women, and is only out for himself. Claims that he will bring American jobs home, while his men's clothing brand is made in Mexico. Calls people stupid. In short, he's the last man on earth fit to be president--a total loser.
That's my take on the top 10 GOP candidates, and my "L" post on Jenny's AlphabeThursday. I welcome any and all comments.
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