I am so glad I do not have a child graduating this year in Metro schools. Glencliff's graduation is being held at TPAC - and each graduate was only allowed 8 tickets for family members and friends. A few kids got a few extras - the ones that didn't make the cut yesterday to walk on Sunday - their tickets were raffled off. Something rather barbaric about that!
Anyway, last year the graduation was held at Belmont and there were several thousand people present. Because I sat at the top of the arena - and near a door - I could barely hear anything because the traffic of folks arriving never stopped and they were all talking to each other or on the cell phones and laughing. Long ago, the dignity of graduation slipped out the door to never return.
I can't imagine the melee tomorrow at TPAC. I'm sure there will be many folks show up who have no idea they will not be allowed in without a ticket. And, the largest high school in Nashville, McGavock, is graduating around 1500 2 blocks away. Can you imagine the parking mess? There'll be folks on the street thinking they are going to graduation when the ceremony is over!!
I heard Channel 5 say this morning there would be increased security at all high school graduations in Metro this year. I say good - make sure you've got a huge posse near 6th and Deaderick - you're gonna need it!
And, to the powers that be at Glencliff and the Board of Education - what the hell were you thinking?
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
I Haven't Done Enough for Hillary!
I've not posted too much politically, but today I've stopped and wondered why?? This is my blog, I can pretty much say what I want to and do, so why have I been quiet about the election?
I am supporting Hillary 'til the end! There's no doubt that she is smarter than any other candidate, still standing or long gone, and she would be a good president under whom we would see growth and prosperity while protecting the future for our kids.
I've said this before and I'll say it again - every woman in the United States should be ashamed if they don't vote for her. How could you not? How can we not be empathetic to our sister and not support her? How many of you have had your heart broken time and time again, but you continue to stand and forge on and do what is right? Or how many times have the chips been down, for whatever reason, and you just kept on pushing? How can you sleep at night if you're not supporting Hillary?
It's something I'll never understand, but I will say this. Men stick together - dirty dogs that all of them eventually turn out to be! But us women, we'll turn on each other in a minute. And this time, we're sacrificing not only the quality of our life, but especially that of our children. And we, me included, have sit back and let the most horrible things be said about her and the crudest jokes ever made flow like the water (which we'll be out of with another Republican regime).
I don't believe Obama (if he's the Democratic candidate) will beat McCain - and the struggle will get harder for women to feed their kids and keep a roof over their heads, but we'll prevail. We have the grit and tenacity to keep on keeping on.
I am supporting Hillary 'til the end! There's no doubt that she is smarter than any other candidate, still standing or long gone, and she would be a good president under whom we would see growth and prosperity while protecting the future for our kids.
I've said this before and I'll say it again - every woman in the United States should be ashamed if they don't vote for her. How could you not? How can we not be empathetic to our sister and not support her? How many of you have had your heart broken time and time again, but you continue to stand and forge on and do what is right? Or how many times have the chips been down, for whatever reason, and you just kept on pushing? How can you sleep at night if you're not supporting Hillary?
It's something I'll never understand, but I will say this. Men stick together - dirty dogs that all of them eventually turn out to be! But us women, we'll turn on each other in a minute. And this time, we're sacrificing not only the quality of our life, but especially that of our children. And we, me included, have sit back and let the most horrible things be said about her and the crudest jokes ever made flow like the water (which we'll be out of with another Republican regime).
I don't believe Obama (if he's the Democratic candidate) will beat McCain - and the struggle will get harder for women to feed their kids and keep a roof over their heads, but we'll prevail. We have the grit and tenacity to keep on keeping on.
Monday, May 12, 2008
It Was a Good Day!
Yesterday was just a great day! I woke up early and started watching the morning show on CBS, which I really like to do on Sunday morning. Renee came along soon after that with my gift - a set of Martha Stewart 500 count Egyptian Cotton sheets!! WOW!!! She had a really cute card too that has Marvin Gaye singing "How Sweet It Is".
I also got breakfast in bed! That's one of my most favorite things - I had scrambled eggs, bacon and toast plus hot coffee. Can't get any better than that!!
Breakfast in bed is one of those rare treats I get a couple of times a year - Mother's Day and maybe my birthday - depends what day of the week that is. This year it's on a Sunday!! It may sound pretty simple, but I think it's one of my most favorite things to get and something I so appreciate when it happens. It's just special and I don't want it more than the couple of times a year, they're just extra special days and I look forward to the next time!!
The sheets got washed and put on the bed and I got in it at 7:00pm! It was a great night's sleep and I did not want to get up at all today - I was awake, just didn't want to get out of my bed!
Hope you all had a great day!
I also got breakfast in bed! That's one of my most favorite things - I had scrambled eggs, bacon and toast plus hot coffee. Can't get any better than that!!
Breakfast in bed is one of those rare treats I get a couple of times a year - Mother's Day and maybe my birthday - depends what day of the week that is. This year it's on a Sunday!! It may sound pretty simple, but I think it's one of my most favorite things to get and something I so appreciate when it happens. It's just special and I don't want it more than the couple of times a year, they're just extra special days and I look forward to the next time!!
The sheets got washed and put on the bed and I got in it at 7:00pm! It was a great night's sleep and I did not want to get up at all today - I was awake, just didn't want to get out of my bed!
Hope you all had a great day!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
A Good Cry Never Hurts
Sometimes I find myself in need of a good cry. The kind where where the tears rush like a flooding creek and I actually moan. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's like the cleansing of all things old and bad and the beginning of all good things to come.
This morning has been one of those times. Physically I'm tired, very tired. Emotionally I am drained beyond empty. It's Mother's Day weekend and I miss my momma. I am hopeful and fearful for what the future holds for Renee and Lynn, and so I break down under it all and cry my eyes out. All alone and quiet because I don't want to disturb or upset the kids and there's no one else to share it with.
I think it's something all mothers have to do occasionally. You can only run on high speed for so long until the motor overheats and needs a cooling down period. That's what this cry does for me. I'll pull myself together, wash my face, put on a smile, and keep right on going like I've never missed a beat.
After all, that's what mothers do.
This morning has been one of those times. Physically I'm tired, very tired. Emotionally I am drained beyond empty. It's Mother's Day weekend and I miss my momma. I am hopeful and fearful for what the future holds for Renee and Lynn, and so I break down under it all and cry my eyes out. All alone and quiet because I don't want to disturb or upset the kids and there's no one else to share it with.
I think it's something all mothers have to do occasionally. You can only run on high speed for so long until the motor overheats and needs a cooling down period. That's what this cry does for me. I'll pull myself together, wash my face, put on a smile, and keep right on going like I've never missed a beat.
After all, that's what mothers do.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Mother's Day
It's Thursday and I'm posting some thoughts about Mother's Day a little early. It's a tough day for me. I will experience joy because I have two kids and they'll be excited. Renee has already made out her list for grocery shopping - so I'll be getting breakfast in bed - something I dearly love!! I know she's bought a gift and is dying to give it to me already - but I won't let her. Lynn said he was trying to figure out how to get me something. He has a foster mother and we've discussed something for her too - she's been a wonderful addition to his life and I appreciate all she's doing for him!
There'll be sadness too - my own mom is gone and I miss her so much somedays I can barely stand it. When I feel like giving up, I can hear her nudging me on and pushing the way moms always do and I'm grateful for the lessons I learned about hard work and perseverance from her.
My mother in law lives in Kentucky. And yes, she's still my mother in law - I kept her in the divorce! I've sent flowers to be delivered on Friday. She's a special lady whom I love very much and she means a lot to my entire family.
It's a special day - not only for the mothers but for the sisters and aunts who may not be physical mothers but are there in every other sense of the word. Doting aunts can be your child's best friend and are very often the leveling agent between disagreeing mothers and children, as I've experienced.
Happy Mother's Day to every woman who has ever loved a child!
There'll be sadness too - my own mom is gone and I miss her so much somedays I can barely stand it. When I feel like giving up, I can hear her nudging me on and pushing the way moms always do and I'm grateful for the lessons I learned about hard work and perseverance from her.
My mother in law lives in Kentucky. And yes, she's still my mother in law - I kept her in the divorce! I've sent flowers to be delivered on Friday. She's a special lady whom I love very much and she means a lot to my entire family.
It's a special day - not only for the mothers but for the sisters and aunts who may not be physical mothers but are there in every other sense of the word. Doting aunts can be your child's best friend and are very often the leveling agent between disagreeing mothers and children, as I've experienced.
Happy Mother's Day to every woman who has ever loved a child!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Song List
Well, I've discovered a new toy that may make me a monster for awhile - music playlists! I've got one on my Myspace that's a lot of favorite songs and I've added one to my blogpage. From time to time, I may add a song and tell you why it's on there. Today I'm starting with three songs - the first being "All for One" from the movie, "The Three Musketeers". I always loved this song and while it's truly a love song from a man to a woman, the lyrics are almost perfect for a mother's love to her children, hence the reason it's on my list.
The next songs are "In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride and "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. A couple of years ago my sister, Amy, and her husband, Ben, made a video for our family. It's wonderful and is full of pictures and songs and covers the span of time from my parents being children up until modern day. Each of us four kids have a segment and a song, as does each of the four grandkids. These are the songs I picked out for my children, Renee and Lynn. They are still tremendously on target for what I want my children to take and hold from me when I leave this world.
I hope you enjoy listening to them and pleaes feel free to comment anytime about anything I say, whether you agree or not, I want to hear from you!
The next songs are "In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride and "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. A couple of years ago my sister, Amy, and her husband, Ben, made a video for our family. It's wonderful and is full of pictures and songs and covers the span of time from my parents being children up until modern day. Each of us four kids have a segment and a song, as does each of the four grandkids. These are the songs I picked out for my children, Renee and Lynn. They are still tremendously on target for what I want my children to take and hold from me when I leave this world.
I hope you enjoy listening to them and pleaes feel free to comment anytime about anything I say, whether you agree or not, I want to hear from you!
It's Derby Day!
Having been raised and reared in Kentucky for almost 9 years, and being a weekend resident for the next 10 years or so, Derby Day is a big day to me. About 3:00 ths afternoon I'll sit down in front of the t.v. to watch the show. I've never been to a horse race in person, but I'll be excited and anxiety will ovetake me as the race begins. I'm sure the weather will be beautiful there today, but I hate to see the horses race after it's been raining, there's just more room for injury.
A couple of years ago I watch as Barbaro, the most spirited horse I've ever watched, won the Derby like it was kindergarten. And I was watching when he burst thru the gates at the Preakness ready to run before the race began. And I was watching when it became obvious that something had gone dreadfully wrong. I remember feeling terrible and just sitting there crying, knowing this was not good. I think it is very fitting that Barbaro's ashes are buried at Churchill Downs.
And even though I've only been on a horse once, and I'm scared of them actually, being born and raised in Kentucky you just develop a sense of pride, wonderment and respect for these animals. Churchill Downs is a revered place by Kentuckians and today is their day to shine for the world. My body will be in Nsahville, but today, my heart is in Louisville.
A couple of years ago I watch as Barbaro, the most spirited horse I've ever watched, won the Derby like it was kindergarten. And I was watching when he burst thru the gates at the Preakness ready to run before the race began. And I was watching when it became obvious that something had gone dreadfully wrong. I remember feeling terrible and just sitting there crying, knowing this was not good. I think it is very fitting that Barbaro's ashes are buried at Churchill Downs.
And even though I've only been on a horse once, and I'm scared of them actually, being born and raised in Kentucky you just develop a sense of pride, wonderment and respect for these animals. Churchill Downs is a revered place by Kentuckians and today is their day to shine for the world. My body will be in Nsahville, but today, my heart is in Louisville.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)