I Have The Same Feelings

Don't get me wrong, but I think that this Michael Jackson's thing has gone on way to long and is being dragged out in public far too much. I opened my email and someone had sent me this email. I think the young soldiers has it summed up to a T.



This is written by a young soldier serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. Thought you might find his take on the Michael Jackson news interesting and he's right.


A SOLDIER'S TAKE ON MICHAEL JACKSON



Okay, I need to rant. I was just watching the news, and I caught part of a report on Michael Jackson. As we all know, Jackson died the other day. He was an entertainer who performed for decades. He made millions, he spent millions, and he did a lot of things that make him a villain to many people. I understand that his death would affect a lot of people,
and I respect those people who mourn his death, but that isn't the point of my rant. Why is it that when ONE man dies, the whole of America loses their minds with grief. When a man dies whose only contribution to the country was to ENTERTAIN people, the American people find the need to flock to a memorial in Hollywood, and even Congress sees the need to hold a "moment of silence" for his passing? Am I missing something here? ONE man dies, and all of a sudden he's a freaking
martyr because he entertained us for a few decades? What about all those SOLDIERS who have died to give us freedom?



All those Soldiers who, knowing that they would be asked to fight in a war, still raised their hands and swore to defend the Constitution and
the United States of America. Where is their moment of silence? Where are the people flocking to their graves or memorials and mourning over them because they made the ultimate sacrifice? Why is it when a Soldier dies, there are more people saying "good riddance," and "thank God for IEDs?" When did this country become so calloused to the sacrifice of GOOD MEN and WOMEN, that they can arbitrarily blow off their deaths, and instead, throw themselves into mourning for a "Pop Icon?" I think that if they are going to hold a moment of silence IN CONGRESS for Michael Jackson, they need to hold a moment of silence for every service member killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.



They need to PUBLICLY recognize every life that has been lost so that the American people can live their callous little lives in the luxury and freedom that WE, those that are living and those that have gone on, have provided for them. But, wait, that would take too much time, because there have been so many willing to make that sacrifice. After all, we will never make millions of dollars. We will never star in movies, or write hit songs that the world will listen too. We only shed our blood, sweat and tears so that people
can enjoy what they have. Sorry if I have offended, but I needed to say it. Remember these five words the next time you think of someone who is serving in the military; "So that others may live..."



Isaac


P.S.- "So that other's may live.. ." was also the creed of the Air Rescue & Recovery Service
during Vietnam & is still today.




I do not mean to offend any of my followers. I too enjoyed Jackson's music but it seems that our priorities have been jumbled up in today's society.

A Girl & Her Dog

I haven't posted about Kristen lately so this is a good one. We had a pet show at Fairview on the 4th and Kristen brought Prissy to enter her. Prissy was decked out in her pink party dress and matching leash. What more could a dog want to be styled to the T and with matching accessories. Well when asked what Prissy liked to do Kristen said, "She likes to shop" now what girl dog doesn't. I loved it. Kristen told me she was going to buy Prissy some new shoes with the money she won. She said that she needed some flip flops for the river.

Favorite Photograph

This week, on TUESDAY, 7/7/09, the theme is A FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPH. Post up one of your favorite photographs and a caption that tells the audience about it.



This picture was made a couple years ago at Kesey Ford one of our favorite summer hang outs. I snapped this just as we were getting ready to leave. I think they were looking at something on the bank. This picture sums up my life. The peace and tranquility at the river is my favorite place.



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Well the very beautiful and talented Paula Wanamaker passed this little goodie on to me and how so tickled to get it from her. If you do not know Paula you are missing out on a true treasure. Her link is Krumz on my sidebar make sure you check her out. Thank you Paula.

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Ok, girls I know everybody loves a give a way. Well Tab over at Reminisce Heirlooms is giving away a real cutie! Just go check out her blog and post a link to your blog and your name gets entered. I have not seen anything from Tab that is not rockin!!!!

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Happy 4th and Other Stuff

Well I will start off by saying Melissa is home and on her way to recovery. We got out yesterday and went to Haston's, but that was it she gets tired easy. She is still sore and just kinda lays around. I did her nail and toenail yesterday in the July 4th theme.

She has gotten so many card that it is unbelievable. She loves to get the mail when it comes. I had to look through all of them yesterday and she can tell you by looking at the front who each one is from. I think she got a couple new ones yesterday.

Now, I hope that everyone has a great July 4th this weekend. Maybe when all the excitement is over I will be able to post daily. We will celebrate at Fairview tomorrow. If you don't have anywhere to go come join us for games and good time.

For the Flag raising ceremonies Lauren Rubley will be singing the National Anthem. She won second place in TN got Talent. She is a very sweet girl and has a wonderful voice. Please be safe if you are traveling and have a great time.

Last but not least, Heather @ Life with Heather will be celebrating her 21st Birthday on Sunday. Yeah, Heather! Oh, to be 21 again, NOT!!! Have a great Birthday Girl.....