Friday, November 25, 2005
CROOKED LAWYERS
I want to make readers aware of a scheme going on in the legal community that may affect your case. Your lawyer may be getting a side fee to sabbatage your claim. Your lawyer may be getting paid to low ball you in settlements, so be prepared.
ALLOWANCES
I have three girls, and two of them have chores around the house that they share. I have them taking out the trash, feeding the dog and fish, cleaning the dinner table and cleaning up the poop in the yard. Now my nine year old feels as if she should be paid for this task! She wants a weekly allowance for her the 'labor' that she does around the house. I'm against that concept. I'm against handing out allowances based on whether or not they've done their chores. My husband and I give them money as a lesson in responsibility and because we just feel like it, not as a rewarding system.
We feel as if chores are just that: Chores. I don't want my girls to confuse getting an allowance for chores assigned to them for earning one's keep, they're our children, being born until they reach the age of eight teen is 'keep' enough for us, they don't have to earn the right to stay here. I view chores as part of the family structure, and that shouldn't be tainted with payoffs for a 'job well done' , or punished for a 'job not done, or a job half done'. This is a responsibility issue, not a job related issue, but getting this point across to a nine year old is hard.
In all fairness, my daughter feels as if she should get paid for her chores.
What do you think? Should they get an allowance?
We feel as if chores are just that: Chores. I don't want my girls to confuse getting an allowance for chores assigned to them for earning one's keep, they're our children, being born until they reach the age of eight teen is 'keep' enough for us, they don't have to earn the right to stay here. I view chores as part of the family structure, and that shouldn't be tainted with payoffs for a 'job well done' , or punished for a 'job not done, or a job half done'. This is a responsibility issue, not a job related issue, but getting this point across to a nine year old is hard.
In all fairness, my daughter feels as if she should get paid for her chores.
What do you think? Should they get an allowance?
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
MUSHROOM GUTS
This Holiday Season, I'm going to finally take the time to tone up this baby fat that I have accumulated over the past several(I mean seven) years.
I am usually not a vain person, so gaining a few pounds here and there didn't matter that much to me; however, when I put on a favorite pair of jeans that I hadn't warn in a while because I had gotten sooo big, I was flabbergasted at what I saw. My stomach looked like a mushroom cap hanging over the stem, my jeans. It was gross. I know, I need to tone up and I hope that this visual image is incentive.
And NO! Buying a larger size jean is not an option. I'll keep posting my progress.
I am usually not a vain person, so gaining a few pounds here and there didn't matter that much to me; however, when I put on a favorite pair of jeans that I hadn't warn in a while because I had gotten sooo big, I was flabbergasted at what I saw. My stomach looked like a mushroom cap hanging over the stem, my jeans. It was gross. I know, I need to tone up and I hope that this visual image is incentive.
And NO! Buying a larger size jean is not an option. I'll keep posting my progress.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
A VERY COLD WINTER, THANKS WASHINGTON
So I'm burning every chopped tree and piece of wood on the block to keep warm, so that I won't have to pay the OIL COMPANIES(and yes, they get all caps, because anyone who is screwing me this hard deserves a shout out) trillions of dollars this Holiday Season. I'm looking at the news and to recoup losses for the disasters, the war in Iraq, and other 'pet projects' that the govt. Is involved in, the administration has come up with a great solution "cut funding from federal programs that will impact the less fortunate." Just a little bit from everyone whose pockets are already strained by this sagging economy."
No, they don't want to squeeze the assholes who pimped the American people by raising the gas prices every time there was a tropical system in the Atlantic. They want to snatch money from 'big brother/big sister' programs, and programs that help senior and the disadvantage get medicine and financial aid. I am so tired of getting fucked by both Democrats and Republicans alike! Every time I see them bickering on the news, I feel like that girl who's being argued over by the two boys vying for her virginity, while laughing and winking at each other behind her back. What can we do? I don't know. Elections are over, so I guess we just bend over, lube up, and take it. And if you don't vote, you deserve to take it sans lube. At any rate, I hope that some good comes out of this mess. Despite my rant, I do believe that we live in a great country. We just have piss poor leaders on all sides!
KNOW A SERVICEMAN/WOMAN, HUG'EM
No, they don't want to squeeze the assholes who pimped the American people by raising the gas prices every time there was a tropical system in the Atlantic. They want to snatch money from 'big brother/big sister' programs, and programs that help senior and the disadvantage get medicine and financial aid. I am so tired of getting fucked by both Democrats and Republicans alike! Every time I see them bickering on the news, I feel like that girl who's being argued over by the two boys vying for her virginity, while laughing and winking at each other behind her back. What can we do? I don't know. Elections are over, so I guess we just bend over, lube up, and take it. And if you don't vote, you deserve to take it sans lube. At any rate, I hope that some good comes out of this mess. Despite my rant, I do believe that we live in a great country. We just have piss poor leaders on all sides!
KNOW A SERVICEMAN/WOMAN, HUG'EM
Sunday, November 13, 2005
MISSISSIPPI MESS
I'm furious at the state of Mississippi. I have a relative who has committed crimes(accessory to bugulary). I agree that he should be punished. However, they scared him and the other boys into pleases that will have them locked up for 3 and 4 decades!!! Did I mention that all of the boys who were convicted of the crimes all suffer mental illness, ranging from my relative, mentally retarded to ADHD. The ages ranged from 17-18, except for the 'ring leader' who was 21, and very sane. While the mentally ill boys got screwed up the ass, the ring leader copped a plea!!!(they later accused him of trying to escape so he's now serving 4 decades). The Public pretender worked in close conjunction w/ the States Attorney's office to have these boys cop pleas for the things that they did, and some things that they didn't do. And how do I know this? Because eye witness placed other individuals at the scene of the crime, one of the eye witnesses described the ringleader, and one other caucasian male. The other three mentally challenged boys were charged and pleaded guilty(or face 75 years if they didn't) while the ring leader was rewarded w/ trustee status, which will significantly lower his time.
Now I am no way a convict sympathizer, however, fair is fair. I am sure that none of us would want to sit on decades for crimes that we didn't commit. The state can do this because there isn't enough money to pay an attorney it's lenghty legal fees. And the public pretender has a boss. That's the States Attorney, the one prosocuting these individuals, so there goes your best defense. I tell you, laws need to be changed. Politicing with peoples lives is dangerous.
Whose looking out for those who have wronged us? No one. We say throw them away. 'They did the crime...." What happens when they are forced to plea to things that they hadn't done, and the lawyers and judges know this? What happens when mental illness is involved, but not considered a factor? Do we just ignore it? Go on about our lives, pretending that all is well in the world? Or do we stand up for justice? Do what's right when someone has done wrong. If incidents like this is allowed to continue, the justice system becomes worst than the inmates it convicts.
I am in no way an advocate for soft punishments, however, I feel that if we allow our states to punished biased, we will reap the seeds of deceit then we'll sow trechery.
Now I am no way a convict sympathizer, however, fair is fair. I am sure that none of us would want to sit on decades for crimes that we didn't commit. The state can do this because there isn't enough money to pay an attorney it's lenghty legal fees. And the public pretender has a boss. That's the States Attorney, the one prosocuting these individuals, so there goes your best defense. I tell you, laws need to be changed. Politicing with peoples lives is dangerous.
Whose looking out for those who have wronged us? No one. We say throw them away. 'They did the crime...." What happens when they are forced to plea to things that they hadn't done, and the lawyers and judges know this? What happens when mental illness is involved, but not considered a factor? Do we just ignore it? Go on about our lives, pretending that all is well in the world? Or do we stand up for justice? Do what's right when someone has done wrong. If incidents like this is allowed to continue, the justice system becomes worst than the inmates it convicts.
I am in no way an advocate for soft punishments, however, I feel that if we allow our states to punished biased, we will reap the seeds of deceit then we'll sow trechery.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
As we enter into this Holiday Season, I challenge everyone of us to 'adopt a sad soul.' It can be a life changing experience.
I use to work in the Chaplain's office, and every year between the months of November and December, we noticed a fluxuation in suicides. I asked the chaplain what was going on, and he informed me that it was depression, and loneliness. The Holiday's seems to magnify the hurt that individuals feel during this festive time of year. And that very often, the Holiday's are closely associated to tragic events in a person's life.
I was so moved by the chaplain's comments, that I started a tradition "adopting a sad soul."
This entails being a little more individuals lives that you come in contact with.
Now, I'm not asking you to be a busy body. I'm just asking you to maybe be a little nicer to the neighbor.
Maybe the woman/man across the street from you has a loved one serving in Iraq this Holiday, taking a pie over to them and letting them know that you care even though you hardly speak to one another, goes a long way.
Or how about smiling and waving to the mean person down the street.
How about encouraging the local youths in your area, to reach for their dreams. You never know, you may be the only one to have done so, and it may changes their lives.
Or how about giving a bit more in your charities.
What about volunteering at your local school or church? They can all use the help.
Or forgiving someone who has wronged you, and maybe doesn't deserve your forgiveness.
How about holding a friend's hand, as he/she goes to the doctor?
I challenge everyone to do this this Holiday season, and I double dare you to not let it stop on Jan.1, but to continue for as long as you live.
I use to work in the Chaplain's office, and every year between the months of November and December, we noticed a fluxuation in suicides. I asked the chaplain what was going on, and he informed me that it was depression, and loneliness. The Holiday's seems to magnify the hurt that individuals feel during this festive time of year. And that very often, the Holiday's are closely associated to tragic events in a person's life.
I was so moved by the chaplain's comments, that I started a tradition "adopting a sad soul."
This entails being a little more individuals lives that you come in contact with.
Now, I'm not asking you to be a busy body. I'm just asking you to maybe be a little nicer to the neighbor.
Maybe the woman/man across the street from you has a loved one serving in Iraq this Holiday, taking a pie over to them and letting them know that you care even though you hardly speak to one another, goes a long way.
Or how about smiling and waving to the mean person down the street.
How about encouraging the local youths in your area, to reach for their dreams. You never know, you may be the only one to have done so, and it may changes their lives.
Or how about giving a bit more in your charities.
What about volunteering at your local school or church? They can all use the help.
Or forgiving someone who has wronged you, and maybe doesn't deserve your forgiveness.
How about holding a friend's hand, as he/she goes to the doctor?
I challenge everyone to do this this Holiday season, and I double dare you to not let it stop on Jan.1, but to continue for as long as you live.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
RENT ANYTHING
I am a woman who comes from a very colorful family. I have family who are geniuses, and some who are mentally handicapped. I have honorable dignitaries, and I have some who are street pharmacist. I have rich relatives, and I have poor relatives. I have all types of folks in my family, and usually their eccentric behavior doesn't shock me. However, a close relative of mine has managed to do just that, shock the hell out of me.
I recently had a conversation w/ a close relative of mine, and this person preceded to tell me that she plans to: Rent to Own some dogs!.
Now ladies and gentleman, this comes off of learning that anther relative was planning on renting to own some rims from a place called, and I swear to you that this is the name, Rent and Roll.
This got me to wondering what we'll be renting to own next? Rent to own children. How about Rent to Own spouses(or is that dating?).
Hmmm. Crazy.
I recently had a conversation w/ a close relative of mine, and this person preceded to tell me that she plans to: Rent to Own some dogs!.
Now ladies and gentleman, this comes off of learning that anther relative was planning on renting to own some rims from a place called, and I swear to you that this is the name, Rent and Roll.
This got me to wondering what we'll be renting to own next? Rent to own children. How about Rent to Own spouses(or is that dating?).
Hmmm. Crazy.
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