Rush Limbaugh
Finally, Rush Limbaugh is being seen for the nasty, disgusting, male chauvinist
pig he is and his advertisers have hit him in the pockets for his despicable
rantings. Why now? It’s not the first time he’s blasted someone with his right
wing venom. He could’ve called me, a married, educated Black woman a slut. Heck,
I’m betting he could’ve even spit in my face while calling me a slut and not
suffered the consequences he has from calling a 30-year old white woman one.
Whatever the case, he was wrong and he’s finally getting the public backlash he
deserves and he can keep that sorry, so-called apology.
He is Risen!
“Easter” has been so commercialized that many people celebrate the day without any regard for the true reason for the holiday. Many Christians are guilty of the same offense. It’s easy to get caught up in the hype.
Too many will spend money they don’t have on Easter outfits for themselves and their kids for their quarterly jaunt to church just to show off. Let’s not forget the mountains of jelly beans and chocolate bunnies consumed during this time (yum!).
I’m not opposed to any doing any of these things. Who would be cruel enough not to buy their children new Easter outfits when all their little friends will have on something special for Easter? Heck, buy yourself something new, too. You deserve it. How you celebrate the day is up to you. However, if you’re like me, it takes a bit of effort not to get caught up in the commercialism of the holiday and remain mindful of the true reason for the holiday – Jesus the Christ was crucified on the cross for the sins of the world and was raised on the third day, Resurrection Day, with all power in His hands. That’s definitely reason to celebrate. HE IS RISEN!
Is It Just Me?
My husband and I were out with some friends for brunch and we got on the topic of Customer Service. Now, all of us are much younger than 55, so it’s not like we’re part of the Geritol Generation. However, we recognize how customer service has changed over the years.
Fine dining establishments still boast great customer service, but it used to be that where ever you went – a fast food restaurant or a dine-in establishment – servers were more courteous and conscientious. I would venture to say that they went out of their way to earn their tips (in dining establishments). Now it seems as if they feel they are entitled to a tip regardless of the service they render. Case and point: At brunch today, when the server brought us our drink order, not only did she neglect to bring spoons with the coffee; she also neglected to bring cream and sugar. When she got around to bringing the items, not only was the coffee then lukewarm, but she brought the spoons in her bare hand (not wrapped in a napkin). I call that “fondling my wares (silverware, straws, etc.)” The bad part is that she probably didn’t know that she did anything wrong. That’s a training issue. I can’t fault her for that. I fault the restaurant’s management. On the other hand, there are some servers that just don’t care. In either case, poor customer service can sink a restaurant’s reputation.
I remember when even fast food workers said, “Thank you. Please come again.” Now, I’m grateful if they even get my order right much less smile when they take my money. Since fast food workers don’t depend on tips, I guess I shouldn’t expect so much. Blah, blah, blah. I guess I am getting old.
I Am Grateful…
We’ve entered a new year since my last post. Been very busy finishing 2010 strong 
Instead of New Year’s resolutions that I never seem to be able to keep, I’ve decided to simply be grateful for things being as well as they are. Sure, I could stand to lose a few pounds, but I’m not at the point where I need to stress about it.
I will commit to try to watch what I eat, but I won’t deprive myself of the things I like, either. I don’t like to work out, so I won’t commit to doing it. I will park a little further away (when it’s not snowing or raining) and take the stairs instead of the elevator (within reason). I’ll do little things that can make a difference over the long haul.
The one thing I resolve to do is to be better than I was last year spiritually, in my personal life and in business.
Finish Strong!
As we approach the last quarter of the year, let’s vow to finish strong. There’s still time to finish, or in some cases start, some of those projects that you promised yourself you would complete this year. Some of your projects could include:
- Updating your Last Will & Testament
- Reviewing your financial/retirement portfolio and making the necessary adjustments
- Taking a class
- Purging your closets
- Losing weight and getting fit
Any of these things can still be completed before the end of the year. There’s still three months (and a few days) left to get moving on at least some of your 2010 projects. Imagine the sense of accomplishment you’ll have as you head into 2011.
The End of Summer
Today marks the last day of Summer and I’m quite okay with the change of season. As a matter of fact, my favorite season is fall, but there’s something to be said about the end of the “lazy” summer season. Bye-bye barbeque parties. Bye-bye pool parties. Goodbye summer sandals and linen outfits. Ta-ta white pants and shoes. So-long booty shorts and exposed breasts. Finally, we can put some clothes on or am I the only one who is tired of seeing so much flesh. Yep, I’m turning into a crotchety old lady
Happy Belated Birthday Granny!
My dear grandmother, Goldie Imogene Treadwell, would’ve been 89 years old on September 7th. In my haste to get out of town, I didn’t post this on her actual birthday, but I did have a meeting over cocktails on that day and we toasted her birth then
One of the young women that I met with informed me that she lost her grandmother about a year ago. She could barely keep from tearing up. I could definitely identify with her pain. Although my grandmother passed almost 9 years ago, I still have moments where I just can’t talk about her without my voice getting shaky and tears forming in my eyes. Those moments have lessened over time and most times when I think about her, I do so with a smile and sometimes laughter. I still miss her so much. What I wouldn’t give to hear her voice again…
Where did the time go?
Is it just me or does it seem like this year is flying by? It’s already the end of August. Summer is almost over. I remember my grandmother telling me not to “wish my days away” when I would say things like, “I can’t wait to grow up.” She also told me that when I get older, time will go by faster. Well, I’M THERE!
It feels like it was only yesterday that my nieces were little girls in ponytails and barrettes. Well, it WAS just yesterday that my great-niece (my oldest niece’s child) started kindergarten! That doesn’t make me old, it makes her mother old
Time is our most precious possession. Unlike most anything else, once it’s gone you can’t replace it or get it back. So, I try not to waste my time stressing over the small or even most ‘big’ stuff. Over time, it won’t seem like such a big deal anyway.
Need a laugh?
Whenever I need a laugh, I look at this video:
http://www.coolestone.com/media/1345/Dancing_Baby_Doing_The_Somba_In_Brazil/
Is your glass half empty or half full?
I guess the real question is are you an optimist or a pissimist? Like most, I like to consider myself an optimist, but on rare occasions, I find myself drifting to the other side. I think most of us have days like that where nothing seems to be going our way – traffic is horrible; you’re running late for everything; your boss is in a foul mood and takes it out on you; your computer is on the fritz; customer service at the grocery store sucks; the kids are being little demons…
I was having one of those days until I made a conscious decision to give thanks for the good things. I looked outside. I took a few deep breaths and gave thanks for the beautiful day He gave us. I gave thanks for the functioning of my limbs, for my health and the health of my family and friends. Heck, I’m grateful just to have family and friends.
When you can focus on the good, you realize that the bad things aren’t so bad in the grand scheme of things. It’s all a matter of the perspective you choose. I choose the half-full glass.