Rumors

Gossip and rumors are everywhere

You know what I heard?

Ears ready to receive the latest information

Let me tell you…

Mouths poised to make facts public

Gossip and rumors are everywhere

I obtained my facts from a reputable source

He went where?

She said what?!

Who was there?

Ask and you shall receive your answers

Gossip and rumors are everywhere

You received your details from a reputable source

Talking with confidence makes it true

Our words are carried like autumn leaves in the cool wind

Harmless idle talk 

damaging reputations

imputing bad motives

ruining lives

Gossip and rumors are everywhere

And we THOUGHT our information was from a reputable source

Crime is dangerous

I love reading stories where the thief attacks the wrong person and get their behind handed to them properly. This is what happened when a man tried to rob an expert in Ultimate Fighting. Needless to say, a tussle ensued and the man was pinned down waiting for the police to save him. LOL

http://www.newser.com/story/134854/cops-man-robs-expert-in-ultimate-fighting.html

Maybe the next time he will ask if the person has any kung fu or kickboxing experience before asking them to give up their wallet. Or maybe this bad experience will cause him to reexamine his options and try a less dangerous lifestyle like working hard for honest money.

I wondered to myself what is it about these types of stories that cheers me so much. I realized it is because I like reading of situations where the bully/thief/bad person picks on someone who is not intimidated and, not only fights back, but wins the altercation.  A big part of crime is the power of the person to intimidate others because they are afraid of what the bully/thief/bad person will do if they do not comply. They have little regard for others and only use their power (usually enhanced by their weapon of choice) to frighten and invoke fear.

But when the stars are in perfect alignment, the threat of “Give me your money, or ELSE” is met with BAM! SLAP! CRACK! POP! And the offending party is nursing his/her injuries while cowering on the floor, usually in a fetal position to protect their vital organs. Who is scared now?

It warms my heart when a would be bully/thief/bad person picks the wrong one and it leads to their own detriment.

I am not a political person, but these two have me shaking my head

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/01/cain-blames-time-for-change-in-story/?hpt=hp_c1

 

It is funny to see the “Right” playing the race card. Any other time, they would say the person is crying victim for no reason. Personally, I don’t know if Cain harassed those girls or not. That being said, his behavior is not consistent with someone that is innocent. When first questioned about it, he turned the question around as if to say, “Who has not been falsely accused of harassment?” Ummm I know a lot of men who have not. Plus, it is easy to make claims when the other person is under a legal contractual agreement not to divulge their side. I wonder if Cain is walking on a thin line with some of his comments or will he face legal action. Comments have been made that Cain should be able to face his accusers. I think he knows who both the women in question are and is hoping that the company does not relieve them of their obligation to keep quiet.

As for settling out of court for a sexual harassment issue, I can see how someone would do that. It happens all the time with discrimination and harassment cases. Who has the money and time to go up against a big corporation even when you were wronged? Corporations have the resources to file motion after motion to prolong the trial. Meanwhile, the victim/accuser has to figure how they will pay their bills along with mounting legal fees because they probably lost their job by this point.

I have taken several classes dealing with HR issues, and this is what I know. Someone cannot just make a claim and get a check to be quiet. For the company to settle out of court, they know that the person has a strong case. There is proof of a questionable situation that would lead a jury to side with the accuser/victim. If the company could find anything on the accuser/victim, they would use that as leverage to make the claim/case go away. Is the person credible? Do they have poor work performance? Do they get along with others at work?

In any case, whenever a person creates a hostile work environment, it is their responsibility to change. They cannot tell the person that feels harassed that they should not feel that way.

I hope that the company releases the women to be able to tell their side. There is his side, her side, and the truth. At this point, I think her side might be closer to the real facts than his. He cannot get his story straight and blames the media for that!

 

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/27/tea-party-group-to-bachmann-quit-the-presidential-race/

 

This is funny because I think that once some people get their moment in the spotlight, they have a hard time letting it go. Bachmann is not doing well in the polls and Cain is overshadowing everyone in the GOP right now. She had her few minutes of fame because of the outrageous things she was saying, only to be upstaged by Cain who has shown himself to be even more extreme. It seems there is a contest over who can be the most divisive and controversial. Before Bachman, there was Palin and lets now forget McDowell (the would be witch from cannot-remember-the-state). And now there is Cain. So many are taking their turn piloting the crazy train to who-knows-where. You can be sure that they will write a book and do a book tour about the journey. They are around until enough of their would be supporters wish them into oblivion. So now it is time to say good bye to the woman who notoriously said that blacks had it better during slavery than under Obama. It pains my heart and saddens my soul when I try to imagine how I would feel to be subjected to inhumane treatment of slavery. Sad to say, but I think that she has convinced herself that mindless, nonsensical drivel was a logical thought.

Poetic Justice

An abusive man was hitting his wife while she was driving. When she lost
control of the car, the car went into a body of water. The woman and
daughter survived, but fortunately he did not.

http://www.newser.com/story/131900/diaper-saves-toddler-from-drowning.ht
ml

Even though I like the fact that he seemed to get what he deserved, I
only hope that the woman in this story learns from this incident for
future relationships. It can be hard to get out of an abusive
relationship, but she has been given a golden opportunity. I hope that
she gets the help that she needs so that she has the self-worth not to
get emotionally involved with another abuser. Her daughter is a baby and
not yet scarred by seeing an unhealthy relationship between her mother
and father unfold. I hope this woman and her daughter find happiness and
peace in a life that continues to be free from physical or emotional
abuse.

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Tanka Poem: Caught!

Small rodent leaves hole

A gross miscalculation

Trapped in kitty’s claws

Playtime is now beginning

And then toy becomes dinner

Poem: True love is...

True love is giving up your favorite perfume because to him, it smells like “old lady”

True love is getting her a cat, even though you have always been a dog person

True love is buying a limited edition magazine because it is the only one he is missing for his collection

True love is making her a bookcase because she said she needed somewhere to put her books

True love is not just roses and sweet poetry, but thoughtfulness and consideration

True love encompasses all the things we do for those special in our life

Poem: What is Truth

what is truth

is it actual facts

or my perception of what I believe it to be

mental riddles, mind playing games

contorting the physical into an alternate reality

visible to only me

what is truth

is the vow of undying affection

that he bestowed upon me

pursued me with intensity

filling unspoken wishes as if he lived inside my mind

was it truth or trickery

overpowering my discernment abilities

ruse, hoax, fraud

presented before me

as the luscious fruit was before Eve

a glorious deception of promises of happiness

brain manipulation like a potter with his clay

forced hallucinations like mirages in the desert

cleverly crafted world of dreams

become nightmares

where darkness absorbs all light

words of attestation flow freely like water

through cracks in a broken well

action do not corroborate

testimony given, statements cannot be truth

I love you

truth or trickery

is it he or my own ear that deceive

wanting to believe

doubt my ears instead

question their capacity to hear correctly

but in this life of misery

all that is left is to accept the truth

his actions speak truth that his voice will not

Poem: Inner Thoughts Spoken

you took my voice

but I am not despondent

so happy that if you cut me

I would bleed butterflies, rainbows, and sunshine

yet words do not do my feelings any justice

clique expressions and tame overused adjectives

are unable to explain these emotions inside of me

known to be loquacious I should be able to eloquently describe

yet you have left me speechless

I forget my words and thoughts as I catch my breath

our love intensely overwhelms me

who knew an emotion was so powerful to create paradox

delightful, wonderful chaotic but bringing balance

hence my confusion defining this thing called love

Poem: Operation Harmony

there exists a battle for hearts and minds
each side deploys weapons of choice
forward attack with rage and hatred
counter attack with happiness and joy
both become intertwined
cool coils of kindness entangle stark anger
diffusing gently
as darkness turns slowly to muted light
comprehension dawns, glowing with peace
one end brings new beginnings
and feelings of serendipity

In the news

Piranhas attack beachgoers
http://www.newser.com/story/129554/piranhas-attack-brazilian-beachgoers.
html
Open season on tourists. I think that people should develop a taste for
fried piranhas to thin out the population. Until then, maybe it will be
best swim in the pool instead. Seems like the beach is really overrated
unless you like getting your feet and legs nipped by swarms of mini
sharks.
GOP staffers meet with the Birther Queen
http://www.newser.com/story/129563/gop-staffers-meet-with-orly-taitz-bir
ther-queen.html
I don't understand why this lady is so obsessed with the issue of
Obama's birth certificate. The whole conspiracy is for what? To have a
black president? It seems like a whole lot of wasted effort. But what I
don't understand is if his mother is a US citizen, why should it matter
where he was born? Shouldn't he be a US citizen too? But I think that
some people will find anything to complain about. It really is not that
serious. Too bad they are wasting precious energy on this instead of
doing something productive like charity work.

Ala. loses workers as immigration law takes effect

http://news.yahoo.com/ala-loses-workers-immigration-law-takes-effect-222
404123.html
I just had a conspiracies' theory thought - Wonder if the push for
legislation against illegal immigration is a ploy in any way for
corporations to be able to force out domestically owned small
businesses/farmers. It is not that local farmers do not want to pay
workers, there are not enough people willing to work for low wages in
such labor intensive jobs. With the new legislation it is even more
difficult for them to find workers to pick their crops. If no one is
there to harvest all the fruits and vegetables, the farms cannot sell
their goods or pay their bills. When the local farms go out of business,
Big Business Farms can fill the void with produce from their overseas
farms. Consequently, the rich get richer and the poor stay poor.

In the news

Great White Shark attacks swimmer
http://www.newser.com/story/129752/great-white-attacks-swimmer-who-ignor
ed-warnings.html
The alarm was sounded and people were supposed to heed the warning. But
one idiot decided that he did not want to pay attention.
What can happen when you scoff in the face of danger? You lose your
legs.
Some would say that is a high price to pay for stupidity. Hopefully now
he has learned his lesson. Should we feel sorry for him? Someone who did
not value his life enough to pay attention to the warnings now has the
rest of his life to think about how foolish he was. Last I heard, he was
in critical condition. If he survives, he should dedicate his life to
helping children understand the importance of following safety rules.
I wonder what kind of man this guy was before this incident. Was he
arrogant, headstrong, pompous? Why would a person be so reckless?
Whatever the case, he has decimated his quality of life because of an
ill advised decision.

Poem: Mid-winter night dream

Mid-winter night dream

taking off her coat, gloves, scarf and sweaters

like one would peel the skin of an orange

so many layers for a cold frigid winter day

sitting in front of a heater

as the warm air softly blows on her face

eyes closed

she imagines for a moment a sunny day in June

the hot air is the summer’s heat

no snow, no ice, no sleet

just rays of sunshine

hearing the constant, gentle whoosh of the sea

completely immersed in this balmy fantasy land

In the news

Doctor sends woman to the morgue alive
http://www.newser.com/story/129570/doc-sends-woman-to-morgue-alive.html
Brazil is not known for their wonderful healthcare for women. If she is
not getting implants or lipo, I do not think the doctors care too much.
And I might be mistaken, but I thought it was in Brazil that a doctor
erroneously thought a baby was dead too. Either way, healthcare in
Brazil is risky for women.
Everyone who unfriended you on Facebook hidden again
http://www.newser.com/story/129565/everyone-who-unfriended-you-on-facebo
ok-hidden-again.html
The new Facebook sucks. If it was not a free service, I would probably
stop using it. But as it stands, I will just have to use less until I
figure out all the ways that people who are not my friends can now see
my pictures and status updates. I hate having my privacy taken away.
Then again FB does not understand why anyone would want privacy- such an
arcane notion. Zuckerburg promotes these changes as improvements because
it makes it easier to connect with people. He does not realize that I
don't want it to be easy. There are too many crazies out there for that.
I am ready for the next big thing so that I can move on from FB. Google
+ when will you get games??? Or maybe I will use Google to connect with
people and FB for games.

Person sues White Castle for small booths- REALLY???

http://www.newser.com/story/128341/new-york-stockbroker-sues-white-castl
e-over-small-booths.html
I am tired of hearing of people who eat too much of the wrong types of
food and try to group themselves in with people who have a real
disability or handicap. This fat guy did not catch the sarcasm when
White Castle was humoring him about making their booths bigger. Granted
I don't know if they were or not, but I know if I received that
complaint, I would not have taken it seriously.
I do not know the reason for this particular man's weight gain, but I am
sure that eating White Castle hamburgers probably did not help him LOSE
weight.
From the article, all I understand is that his side of the story is like
"I am fat so I cannot sit is your booth, Booo hooo".
My response is "Do some exercise like ride a bike. If you are going to
eat high caloric food, you better be doing some activities to counter
the weight gain tubby!"
I get that some people think of over eating as an addiction so they
should get understanding for their "illness". SO now I am supposed to
feel bad? It is just hard for me to accept that because it all comes
down to their lack of self control.

poem: Good Ol Days

Good Ol’ Days

Saw a program about disappearing country stores

Older people sit around and fondly reminisce of the good ol’ days

The South- full of hospitality where everyone is treated like family

There were no strangers on friends they did not know yet

A better time

Part of me wishes I could have been there

Thinking better of it though

Wonder who was part of the Klan back in the day

Maybe they did not set fire to crosses or actively practice intimidation

but were they friends to people that did those awful things?

Old time friendly country store in the Segregated South

Also known for colored only bathrooms and back door entrances

Do I still want to be there?

Makes my heart heavy to think how I might have been treated during the

Good Ol’ Days

instead of looking backwards to the days that were good for some

need to look forward

Really good days for all coming ahead

Time is coming when color of my skin will be a non issue

Wherever I go

Ali Lohan

http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/thefamous/what-did-ali-lohan-do-to-her-face/2
012?nc
Now she looks like she is on crack. I don't understand why famous people
do that to themselves. It would be funny in a sad way if she lost her
modeling contract because she no longer has the "LOOK" that they wanted.
It just goes to show that money is not everything. Lasting happiness can
not be bought.
She had her moment of fame and now she wants to extend that time by
giving people what she thinks they want. Oh well, another sad model who
will probably OD on drugs. And in the meantime, she is a symbol with
what is wrong this messed up world that places more emphasis on looks
and some ridiculous standard of beauty.

Greenwood Under 40 Stars Announcement

 

Greenwood Under 40 Stars

Just wanted to share: I am getting an award from the local chamber of commerce for my professionalism, leadership skills, and community involvement.