Category: Life and Living

Ferguson Burning After Decision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9SgzD_1PLo

The Grand Jury made their decision and while it might not be a popular one what took place afterwards is not the answer. In fact it is just validating the stereo type situation in which blacks are viewed. There were no winners last night and there was nothing gained. A young man lost his life and the verdict did not seem like justice. I understand the anger and frustration but violence is not the answer.

The people of Ferguson must move forward. Michael Brown is dead and burning down Ferguson will not bring him back. Instead of tearing down let’s build something in the memory of this young man. Do not create  situations that will give police officers a reason to kill again. As last night clearly shows in this war they will win.

Instead of fighting let us educate our young men. Let the memory of Michael Brown serve as a catalyst for change. Let them strive for the day when Ferguson Police Department instead of having fifty white officer to three blacks will have and equal amount of blacks and whites. Let us strive for the day when a man’s life is important irrespective of his skin color.

Peace

Let it not be said that we are common criminals
all just uneducated, liars, and thieves,
Let us be remembered as the ones who fought for peace.
Blood dries on cold hard pavement
and a mother weeps, for her son is gone
Still body not another breath will breathe
Gone too soon and yet we will hear the sound
again of another mother weeping,
when this same scene is once again repeated.
Can there be peace in the absence of justice.
For the sake of humanity
we have to find a common ground
We must put aside hatred, hostility and division
We must unite and have peace.

Live Life as I see Fit

 

If I choose to live my life as I see fit
who will I offend?
If I choose not to live as society dictates
Will I be making a great mistake?
Should I do what others want,
simply comply because it is the norm?
It is my life so why should I
allow others make the rules?
Why must we all be like puppets
dancing to the tune of others?

Crying Wolf

Don’t Cry Wolf

Be careful of always crying wolf lest when the wolves finally arrive no one will believe you and you will have to fight them off alone. Don’t complain about problems you do not really have or situations that don’t exist. Don’t prey on others kindness or take advantage of the generous. For the day may come when you will need help and no one will be willing to help you.

False Friends

It is when you are at your weakest and most vulnerable point in your life that you realize how quick other are to tear you down. Be careful of false friends who are only there for the ride and will quickly abandon you when the going gets tough.

Horrific Case of Abuse

Abusive Babysitter

The following video shared on Face-book is very disturbing. It is a warning to every parent how important it is to keep a close watch on the person taking care of your child. Not everyone can be trusted so be very careful who you entrust your child with. If this was your child what would you do?

Treasures

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A little act of kindness,
A little gift of grace,
To see Jesus in my brother,
With love, his fears erase.
To be gentle with the humble,
To give comfort to the weak,
To serve with joy and gladness,
The poor, the hurting seek.

Norma Woodbridge

Pleasing Everyone

If you live your life trying to please everyone you will become a very unhappy person.
No matter how much good you do there will always be someone who is going to find something wrong with you.

Rumors

Rumors

It takes only one person to start a rumor and thousands will jump on that bandwagon with no desire for the truth. Rumors makes juicy headlines. It creates interesting conversations. Few are concerned that it can hurt someone else reputation. People believe that the more people repeating the same story the more likely that story is true and that is not necessarily so. As rumors spread people add and multiply it and some even start new rumors of their own.

A lot of news stories go viral on the internet from time to time some of which are baseless, totally untrue. Before you start a rumor that is likely to hurt some else reputation think twice. There is a saying what goes around comes around and the good or bad that you do will one day  come right back at you.

Life

Life          

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Life is too short for us to live it buried                                                                         
beneath heaps of cares and woes                                                           
There will not always be something to smile about
And sometimes a tear will fall.
Sometimes there will be laughter
and immeasurable joy.
We have to try to see the good
In each day that comes along
We must always count our blessings
And remember always to give thanks.
For tomorrow to no man is promised
It is today that we must cherish
and enjoy every moment before it slips away.