What a weekend!!! Have I got a lot on my mind that I want to share with you at our spot by the lake. The really important news this weekend was at the midnight showing of the new batman flick, Dark Night Rises, a gunman went on a shooting rampage and killed 12 people and I believe injured 52. Read the reports to know who the gunman was, it doesn't matter to me as much as the victims of this senseless violence.
I can't even imagine the terror that those movie goers experienced. You plan and schedule a night out with friends and family with all excitement and anticipation and one crazed, sick individual turns that to the worst night of you life, transports you to a war zone, for their own sick motives. WHAT is wrong with people, with our society? The original three went to see that same movie and I did get a bit nervous while in the theater, reflecting on what I might have attempted to do and how the people might have felt. Isn't that an act of terrorism? Shouldn't the perpetrator be treated like a terrorist?
In the aftermath of this tragedy, political rallies were cancelled and we heard from our President, whom I love and the Mitt, Republican running for office. The news station ran almost 24/7 coverage of the event and the country was stunned. And all of this was the perfect response to this tragedy, BUT...this random violence is happening all over the country in major cities every day. Over one weekend in Chicago, I believe 42 people were injured or killed by random acts of violence..but I didn't see this type of media attention, political rallies weren't cancelled, I don't recall hearing my beloved President say a damn thing. What's wrong with that? I will not venture to guess, but it causes me dismay. I have got to find a way to affect change, cause standing by is just not a good look. So I ask, what is we gon do boss??
My husband, who is pretty funny, said he was proud, President Obama's statement to the people that gathered for his rally today, started with Michelle and I would like to......and being the copy cat that he is, Mitt came out with a statement too, starting with Michelle and I would like to....HI-LARI-OUS!!! Alittle humor makes it a bit better to handle.
In other weekend news, my trainer started an outdoor boot camp class and it was great. I never thought I would enjoy exercising as much as I do. Although I am not quite the die hard as my Mom. Mrs. Polk is working out everyday, almost two & three times a day. It's great that we are taking care of ourselves. I think as we continue to work out, we are modeling the behavior for the next generation. Perhaps this is the tide to turn the tables on obesity. It's the new fad. You can see it on FB with all the Black Women Do Workout, the before and after pics, etc. If you haven't joined the workout wagon train, you should. Just do a little bit more every day...they say it takes 21 days to make a habit. That sounded good right, well it ain't that easy, but just keep doing it..it's not a goal it's a journey, a lifestyle. So "Yea!" to Chrissy the trainer.....see you next class. Body by Chrissy!!
The last couple things I just need to express are thanks to my friend Barb for making it to Church today. I love to worship with you, although we were separated by the Peterson's..it's OK, I can share. And also thanks for listening to me and counseling me on life's tests. Actually your advice worked very well..things turned out.
And the other thing is I miss my friend. If you are reading this, you know who you are. It is an obvious void in the stratosphere. So know that I love you and miss you terribly!
Alright, enjoy the Lake breeze until next time.....
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
The Lake View...Sunday, July 8, 2012
And here we are again on the brink of a new week at the Lake.
The past week has been interesting from the Lake point of view. The biggest highlight was having the 4th of July off, which fell in the middle of the week. I don't know maybe I'll work 4 10 hour days and take Wednesdays off. Especially during the summer...hmmmm!
As you know the 4th of July is the celebration of the independence of the United States. Now, I love this country and would not want to live in any other place, however I don't get, nor appreciate the types of political tomfoolery that goes on in this fair land. What the heck is it to hold the Attorney General in contempt of court??? What is it to contradict the Supreme Court's decision on Health Care plan??? And what is it to restrict Americans from voting??? Are you feeling me??? I think Chris Rock may have something with his tweet. I don't want to make this a rant on politics but I'm just a bit ti-red!!!!
Something else rippling the Lake is the violence that's going on in Chicago, but across the country, especially in neighborhoods where the neighbors look like me. Here's what I don't understand, where's the outrage from the neighbors in the community? In order to get something to change you can't keep doing what you've been doing. We need to hold our elected officials, those civil servants that work for us, accountable to supporting the resolution of the problems that plague us. But we also HAVE TO HOLD OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE to solve our own problems as well.
I think as parents we go wrong by not teaching our young people respect for themselves, respect for others and respect for property. We need to set goals for our children and make them know that they have to meet them, making good grades and graduating from elementary school and High School. Setting stretch goals of getting BA, Masters and Doctorate degrees. If you tell a child that's what you expect, that's what they will try to achieve. And if I kids are being bad actors, we need to hold them accountable. We should not allow our children to be terrorists.
We need the City Officials to stop the guns from easily flowing into our community. I believe some how there is some profit/gains there that we don't know about. I'm just saying....We need the city to invest money in our public schools and after school enrichment programs.
We need our Federal Government to make education, reducing/eliminating city violence and our children to be PRIORITY number one.
I think these are just a few ideas from the Lake. I'm sure there are sharper heads than mine that can come up with and implement greater ideas. But I think most importantly the people in the neighborhoods need to stand up and DEMAND and TAKE action!
See you at the Lake............
The past week has been interesting from the Lake point of view. The biggest highlight was having the 4th of July off, which fell in the middle of the week. I don't know maybe I'll work 4 10 hour days and take Wednesdays off. Especially during the summer...hmmmm!
As you know the 4th of July is the celebration of the independence of the United States. Now, I love this country and would not want to live in any other place, however I don't get, nor appreciate the types of political tomfoolery that goes on in this fair land. What the heck is it to hold the Attorney General in contempt of court??? What is it to contradict the Supreme Court's decision on Health Care plan??? And what is it to restrict Americans from voting??? Are you feeling me??? I think Chris Rock may have something with his tweet. I don't want to make this a rant on politics but I'm just a bit ti-red!!!!
Something else rippling the Lake is the violence that's going on in Chicago, but across the country, especially in neighborhoods where the neighbors look like me. Here's what I don't understand, where's the outrage from the neighbors in the community? In order to get something to change you can't keep doing what you've been doing. We need to hold our elected officials, those civil servants that work for us, accountable to supporting the resolution of the problems that plague us. But we also HAVE TO HOLD OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE to solve our own problems as well.
I think as parents we go wrong by not teaching our young people respect for themselves, respect for others and respect for property. We need to set goals for our children and make them know that they have to meet them, making good grades and graduating from elementary school and High School. Setting stretch goals of getting BA, Masters and Doctorate degrees. If you tell a child that's what you expect, that's what they will try to achieve. And if I kids are being bad actors, we need to hold them accountable. We should not allow our children to be terrorists.
We need the City Officials to stop the guns from easily flowing into our community. I believe some how there is some profit/gains there that we don't know about. I'm just saying....We need the city to invest money in our public schools and after school enrichment programs.
We need our Federal Government to make education, reducing/eliminating city violence and our children to be PRIORITY number one.
I think these are just a few ideas from the Lake. I'm sure there are sharper heads than mine that can come up with and implement greater ideas. But I think most importantly the people in the neighborhoods need to stand up and DEMAND and TAKE action!
See you at the Lake............
Sunday, July 1, 2012
The Lake View...Sunday, July 1, 2012
It has actually been at least 6 months since I shared with you the view from the lake. Well needless to say the lake has had it's moments. It's been rocky and it's been calm.
First off, I have to share my feelings about the most important event that happened thus far this year is David Michael's graduation from High School. Although this was an expected accomplishment and was going to happen no matter what, it is still a very proud moment for his father and I. It marks the beginning of his "real" journey to his independence. I am so excited for him, for this time in his life. I am also very happy that he is entering this new phase of his life, with no real bagage and quite effortlessly. He is going to attend NDSU for their engineering program We just visited the campus to complete registration, so he's all set. Move in day is August 18th & 19th, with classes starting on August 20th. Now it's a matter of financials and we're all set. Oh I'm gonna miss him something fierce, but I'm soooooo excited for him. Yeah David Michael!
My boobear, Maddison celebrated her 15th birthday. She is growing up to be quite the young lady. Her summer plans are cheer camp. I am proud of her in pursuing the thing she likes. I see her confidence in her abilities, which is great. That's my girl!!!
But then there has been some heartache at the Lake. A very dear friend has moved away for a while and I miss him terribly. He's very busy now so we don't get to talk at all, when we used to talk all the time. I miss his take on things, I miss him making me laugh. I hope to see him, hear him again. Things are just not the ame without him.
I think that's enough for now. There is so much to share and talk about so I'll be back.
Until the lake ripples again.....
First off, I have to share my feelings about the most important event that happened thus far this year is David Michael's graduation from High School. Although this was an expected accomplishment and was going to happen no matter what, it is still a very proud moment for his father and I. It marks the beginning of his "real" journey to his independence. I am so excited for him, for this time in his life. I am also very happy that he is entering this new phase of his life, with no real bagage and quite effortlessly. He is going to attend NDSU for their engineering program We just visited the campus to complete registration, so he's all set. Move in day is August 18th & 19th, with classes starting on August 20th. Now it's a matter of financials and we're all set. Oh I'm gonna miss him something fierce, but I'm soooooo excited for him. Yeah David Michael!
My boobear, Maddison celebrated her 15th birthday. She is growing up to be quite the young lady. Her summer plans are cheer camp. I am proud of her in pursuing the thing she likes. I see her confidence in her abilities, which is great. That's my girl!!!
But then there has been some heartache at the Lake. A very dear friend has moved away for a while and I miss him terribly. He's very busy now so we don't get to talk at all, when we used to talk all the time. I miss his take on things, I miss him making me laugh. I hope to see him, hear him again. Things are just not the ame without him.
I think that's enough for now. There is so much to share and talk about so I'll be back.
Until the lake ripples again.....
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