~ WHAT IS YOUR POINT ~

News Flash........ Some time through the night ABC anchorman Bob Woodruff and camera man Doug Vogt and a unamed Iraqi soldier were grievously wounded by what has become known as a IED (improvised explosive device). Their wounds were called serious and they have been already medi-vaced out of the war zone and transported to Landstull Germany. There they will recieve further treatment and when they are asolutely stable, they will be airlifted to probably Walter Reed Hospital out side our nations capitol. This major news story took up the greater portion of the first hour of "Good Morning America" today. The anchor people were all dutifully serious in light of the situation
Here is the rub............ those people were there by choice it is their job. They chose to do it. In exchange for their services they are compensated, at least, richly. I am positive that a network anchor earns as much in a year as I had earned in my mispent life.That is in no way to say they are overpaid just thatI was not much of a achiever.There has been quite the hooplah over these people being injured,the hooplah has been forthcoming in direct porportion to the "importance" of the person. Lots of conversation about the "news anchor" Bob Woodruff....... some about the camera man...... only called Doug for most of the show............ and a unamed Iraqi soldier.
What about the American or allied soldier who is there because they believe in the cause? They will probably earn upwards of $900.00 bucks a month. It is highly recomended that if they are not married, to not get married because there will not be enough money to live on. Why isn`t the first hour of "Good Morning America"dedicated to these brave men and women? Just because the folks at ABC know these people it is a big deal but in reality thier sacrifice is no greater than any one who has been wounded or killed trying to bring freedom to Iraq.The news team was there by choice and were riding in a Iraqi army convoy to further the networks position to belittle the efforts of our troops. Well sometimes irony kicks in and it happens like this. Perhaps there will be a "breaking story" as to how good the medical treatment is that our troops recieve. You can be sure they will never point out our militarys sacrifices so they can present the news story in whatever skewed fashion they choose. 

NEWS FLASH.......BAHRAIN

Date Line Bahrain 1/252006 Pop star Micheal Jackson now vilified as a child abuser was spotted roaming the mean streets of Bahrain. He was dressed as a woman and wearing a Burka.It is unknown at this time if he was secretly trolling for young Bahrainian boys or scouting the area for what his supporters are calling "NEVERLAND ~EAST.. More on this breaking story as soon as a translator is made available to translate from Towel To Jive to English . This may take some time being what the study of linguistics has morphed to today. 

~ How bout DEM STEELERS ~

Pittsburghs going to the Superbowl !!!! Wooooo Hooooo. I was pleased to not have to eat a previous posting when Pittsburgh soundly beat the Denver Broncos. This man had a lot to do with it, not just his personel efforts but his leadership on the team inspired the rest of the team to new heights. This very well may be Jeromes last year on the team but he will remain a valued community member,and a integral member of the future of Pittsburgh.
WAY TO GO STEELERS!!!  

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Willson Pickett. He was a inovater in early soul music and influenced many of todays younger artists. He will be sadly missed by many.

HOW BOUT DEM STEELERS !!!!!!

I am going out on a very thick and secure limb and picking the Steelers over Denver Bronco`s on Sun and I think Those mighty Steelers will Face North Carolina in the Superbowl,where the Steelers will have their hands raised once again and we will get the one for the thumb this year!

Excuse Me??????

Excuse Me ???? Could someone please tell me how the Iraqi terrorists come to the conclusion that holding the young female journalist hostage helps their position? Please explain to me how this can have anything but inflamatory results for them. Since we have neglected to give in to their demands the plan is now to execute this young woman,please tell me how this is going to further the terrorists position. We have stated without reservation that we do NOT negotiate with terrorists PERIOD. What makes them think that this is any different.How stupid are these people to keep trying a tactic that has been proven to NOT work. The United States needs to hunt down these offenders and give them more than they ever afforded their hostages, a fair trial and a stout rope at the end of it. Oh yeah I will volunteer to build the scaffold,tie the knot and pull the lever.

One Step Further

For the kind readers information I have had a horrible ending of 2005 and I pray fervently that 2006 will be a much better year. To that end..............I am stepping out of the house today and going to the doctor for a check up. I am planning to have my weight reduction surgery as soon as possible and I am trying to get the ball rolling towards that end. So wish me well,it is only twenty nine degrees and blowing snow and I pick this as my first day out in nearly six months. I kinda feel like a prisoner here who has gotten a notice that the courts will in fact here my plea for a new trial. I`m hoping the docs will help me start a new life..........Woo Hooooo I may be dancing soon !

He Said WHAT??????????????

I could NOT believe my ears and eyes as i lay complacently in my bed. While watching the evening news. The mayor of New Orleans had claimed that he was having a conversation with Dr. Martin Luther King who, if I remember correctly, is as dead as my great great grandmother. He went on to say the Dr MLK told him that God is angry with the United States for being in a immoral war in Iraq and that is why he has brought all these hurricanes to our shores and caused so much destruction. He went on to say that New Orleans should from here on out be a chocolate city, peopled by chocolate people, and rebuilt with chocolate money( I hope this last part is true) Dr MLK is also very angry about the way the black people were neglected during Katrina. I thought I had somehow slept the week through and it was Saturday Night Live,but it wasn't. This idiot was REALLY saying these emmensly stupid things. I think I understand why New Orleans had so much difficulty during Katrina. Mayor Ray doesn't have the sence that God gave a goose. He neglected to call help in untill the situation was so bad that no one could get out of New Orleans and no one could get in either. This once great city was not neglected it simply was mishandled by this bufoon. As a responsible official he should be mandated to promote unity and a a team spirit in rebuilding the city. It is a huge job and it can't be done over night or even with all possible help and unlimited funds New Orleans could never be restored in less than five years. I have some experience in this field. My home was flooded in 1985 and as yet I am not fuly restored. The house is fixed so that it is usable but I have not recovered some of the things that I lost. I never will and I didn`t blame it on anyone........... The rain came down ,the water rose. No ones fault. Shit happens. Did I call out for my comunity to be a white bread town? No that would of marked me as next in line for the looney bin. I think that is where Mayor Ray needs to be put and the key thrown away. At least that is the way I see it here at my end of Arrathorns Alley.

Hello Again

I suppose it is time for me to stop feeling the unspeakable loss of the so called holliday season and assume the normalcies of life again.
I began this blog initially to give me a place where I could vent and perhaps even a forum to speak to some issues that I felt were important at least to me.I feel as though I have done this up till this past Christmas season when I recieved news that rocked my belief system down to its very core. I can't speak freely of it due to legal issues,but I can say that in all of my many experiences in life this was undoubtably the very worst one to try to cope with. I had my heart ripped from my chest and stomped on like it was a roach on someones kitchen floor.I commited the ( I suppose ) unforgivable act of loving someone wholeheartedly. In truth more than I loved myself. I would of gladly given my life to help her in the smallest way. I placed all my hopes for the future on her tiny little shoulders.
In exchange she loved me so hard I felt like her hero. I knew that when she would get here I could hear her squeeling to be let out of her car seat so she could play with Happy(her name for me). I would happily do anything she wanted at anytime,and she knew that and ruled gently from her throne. I felt immortal and I thought I looked like a giant in her eyes as she smiled my way.
It turns out that this child has been taken from my life without so much as a days warning. I don`t know when I will heal or even if,but I do know that she would want to see Happy smile again and for my little princess I will try.I will always remember the gentleness of her hands on my face as she kissed me goodnight or how warm it was in her arms when she gave me a good morning hug.If you ever read this thanks for loving me, I will NEVER forget you. You are the creme de la creme.

Happy New Year

I wanted to take a moment and wish all my readers and friends and family a happy and prosperous new year. It gotta be better than it has been this year or I don`t wanna know about it.