death to democracy

I don't about y'all but I am pretty scared about everything in our country right now.  I see no hope for us average hard working people the way things are going at the moment.  We are dispensable to the current administration.  All of us except for the boot lickers and rich people.  Comedy is what restores my soul and will to live.

I have to admit that I was not aware of what is in Project 2025 until it became a reality.  Yep...we are neck deep in the project.  I did what I thought was right and exercised my right to vote for the lesser of two iffy candidates and my vote didn't count.  Still doesn't.  Living in a red state that invited National Guard protection for a major city in West Tennessee.  Black and blue mayor, mind you. Memphis is also where Musk has built data centers that pollute and poison the entire area.   There's your AI up close and personal.  The entire concept of freedom is taken away by that technology.  Manipulation online,such as that is great bait for those who have no personal beliefs and eat up the disinformation. As my 3rd grade teacher would say "think for yourself and say the pledge of allegiance." We all did back then, but times are different now.  I feel no allegiance to the current leadership.  I wish I didn't know what is going on and living in blissful ignorance like so many.

Today's dictator of the week is Brendan Carr, an author of one piece of the media takeover in the project.  There has been so much hostility surrounding the death of a MAGA influencer that many compare to Jesus.  Personally, my Jesus don't like that.  But then again my Jesus is a peace loving dude who stands for peace, love, acceptance and inclusion.  None of that is happening right now.

I watched Jimmy Kimmel's clip that caused him to be fired.  He said nothing about Kirk personally.  His take was on the fact that the POTUS is using that death to his own advantage. That is not hate speech ...it is an opinion .  I happen to agree with it.

If you appreciate the freedom that we have, please put the partisan shit aside and reach across the aisle to someone who believes differently than you.  Dialogue with those who choose to attack your beliefs.  Think about the rest of us if you dare.  Speaking of Jesus, that's what he would do. Plus a miracle or five.  That is truly what we need right now ^j^

from a distance

God is watching us.  How we deal with each other one on one without judgement or blame.  What has happened this week to capture the news is a terrible tragedy not only because a young father was killed.  That being said, we should all bw looking inward to examine our hearts when it comes to political retribution.  Just like a ceasefire, it requires two to tango and the Trump crew would never consider anything besides stoking the fire.  This won't end well unless there is an olive branch or five extended.  Every country in the world hates us and our safety net of the EU and NATO will cease to exist for us as a country because of the way we have treated OTHER nations.  

Just about every Saturday there is a protest in Jackson TN sponsored by a nationwide network of progresssive free thinkers who want change.  The state of affairs in our country right now is pathetic and people are already suffering both financially and emotionally.  I have watched way too many vides of starving kids in Gaza and ICE raids.

We are a democracy governed by the constitution of the United States.  Or we used to be.  The current administration has managed to shred it in about 8 months and some days.  

I have be become a responsible digital consumer by choosing my own news sources rather than watching main stream media.  All of that is being controlled by the government as well.  At the Men's Open the broadcasters were instructed to cut the audio of of the crowd booing him.  The man is oblivious and reckless and will take us all down with him if we don't stand up.  Am I scared to protest?  Heck yeah!  But, I'm in it for the long haul.  I may not be out there on the streets with a sign but I keep the message going here.  There is not a hateful bone in my body because I'm just a live and let live sort ofhat comes with dropping the judgement of others because we are different.

If you will remember, Jesus died for all of us not just Republicans.  Politics and religion should be separate.  That's up the constitution too along with separation of church and state.  I saw a lot of interesting things online today.  Memphis, about 90 miles south of us, will be "welcoming" troops to their city and I say good luck to all involved.  The crime is terrible there because of the size and demographics.  It is, indeed, a tresure trove of history with the Civil Rights Museum, FedEx forum and lots of other cool things to explore.  Memphis is a major medical center in West Tennessee.  I ended up at Baptist East with my stoma emergency and thank God I did.  Little old Dyersburg was definitely NOT equipped for that situation nor was West TN Healthcare.  Yet I'm still kicking.  Wonders never cease.

This has been a rough week for everybody I know.  The tension in the air is thick with those who really pay attention.  All we are saying, is give peace a chance ^j^

hanging on

It's been a pretty busy week around here farming wise.  The dreaded corn box has been opened!  I spent my 70th birthday with Lauren and she made sure it was really special for me.  She and Reaves have birthdays coming i about 10 days.  Lizzie was born about an hour before Lauren another year older at midnight.   I was in Jackson a lot those first few years and then life happened.  Colostomy.  Impaired kidney function.  Osteoporosis. Covid. And on and on.  

I am emotionally raw right now and can't blame it on just one thing.  I am guilty of stuffing my emotions until they come out all sideways like a crying, whimpering SCREAMING fit like my Mama used to do.  Losing my vision has been the worst.  Slowly but surely I am settling into the decade during which they became dependent on us.  They sat here for five years with no way to go excpt family and friends. Ms Faye was here every week day and made sure they had a good lunch.  I am beginnng to be like Mom and lay up in the bed until mid-morning.  That used to make Daddy soooo mad.  During those last years, he slept on a futon in the den so he wouldn't have to come downstairs to pee.  The rest is history.

I know who Charlie Kirk was am familiar with his views though I have never followed him because uh, well. You know what a radical leftist lunatic I am.  Yet his death and the political fallout from that has given Trump the golden key to be Big Ike.  Every single podcaster that I listened to yesterday said that they felt the same way.  A horrible way for two families to let go and a prime example, along with the recent schol shootings that there is not enough oversight.  Meanwhile, the government will shut down soon if everybody up there doesn't get their hads outta' their butts. 

My faith tells me to let go and let God. I am a stubborn soul for sure, but not stupid.  The Lord has gifted me with a tough spirit and tenderness to go with it.  

I miss the days when I got to see her often.  I am her only grandmother and we have lots of memories in the shsort 8 years since she was born.  She is a sassy mix of all of us.  

I continue to follow in faith ^j^

more of the same

As of today, summer is over and I have o a sweater.  That will all change next week mind you.  The corn is still hanging in there and I can hear it rustling in the breeze.  Also the cottonwood leaves are fallin (always the first) and we actually got rain last night!  That means it's almost my birthday.  I hope I get cake.  It's been a few years.  I normally feel like an orphan on that day.  Mom always celebrated birthdays and there was usually a ketchup bottle in the picture.  My friend Kathy in Florida makes her own cards and I got mine yesterday.  Thanks dear!  

My mind is going in so many directions that it's hard to focus on what exactly is happening around the world.  All I know is that Trump is becoming more and more unpopular by the day.  I can't believe it has taken this long,

I used to post every day but that was when I could see well.  Last week's visit to the opthamologist will hopefully bring me some glasses I can actually see with.  Later in the month I see the retina specialist.  And dentist.  And nephrologist.  What fun.  Better than being at Curry's.

Reaves was wanting to be a cheerleader so she started gymnastics.  Somewhee along the way she decided on soccer rather than cheer.  That made me way proud!  She is quick as lightning and wiry but strong.  And that personality...oh my.  She's kinda' snarky like me.   Unlike me, she loves math.  All three of us are Virgos to the core and all share the name Elizabeth.  The stubborn streak from Daddy runs right down the line.  

And just like that {poof} the muse is gone.  Y'all be faithful ^j^