I just saw on the news the terrible tragedy that happened at Virginia Tech…apparently an unidentified gunman basically shot up a roomful of students, then shot himself. Flashbacks to the Colombine school incident come to mind. One has to wonder what possesses someone to “lose it” like that….whenever someone tells me they don’t believe there is such a thing as Evil, I cringe, because if something like these incidents aren’t evil, then what is? My prayers go out to the students who left this world today, and to their suffering families, and to those students who are wounded, in the local hospitals. God be with them all.
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Life is good….even though it gets incredibly hectic at times, and often painful to watch the evening news, I am grateful to be here, and to be able to make my contribution. Each of us are special beings, with special talents and gifts….if we all really knew that we are made in God’s image, and hold a special place in His heart, I think this world would be a kinder place. People would think twice about hurting one another, since we are all-connected, and loved beyond measure.
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Yesterday a friend of mine showed me the latest photos of Britney Spears, on the web, the ones where she is getting out of Paris Hilton’s car, with her private parts showing. I recall that Britney had an approximately 36 hour Las Vegas marriage not so long ago, an onstage kiss with Madonna, a recent two year marriage with a divorce in the works, and two babies with her soon-to-be-ex who already has two illegitimate children with a previous female…. and now this? I don’t know if anyone else feels it, but I think the poor girl is having an emotional meltdown, and crying for help…is anyone listening? Where are her parents, her friends, her closest “buddies”? It is when a person shows signs that they are de-stabilizing, that they need those people the most!
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It’s been a while since I last posted. It seems very hectic these days. I do two television shows a month, and am adding a third. One is my show, and two are volunteer for other organizations that I believe in (one for seniors, and one for my church) I am in the middle of finishing a video for the song “Shenandoah,” and have begun composing a new song. In between all this is life…aging parents, aging pets, and the crazy world at large (the Anna Nicole Smith story, for instance!) and the war, of course. My prayers go out to our soldiers to keep them safe, and my heart goes out to the poor little baby of Anna Nicole Smith and ? the father. She may ultimately be very wealthy, the little baby, but at what price?
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Next week will be time to vote….sometimes I don’t feel like it, but I realize the incredible sacrifices that so many have made to let me have the freedom to vote, and in their honor, I will never let the mundane chores of daily life keep me from taking the time to vote….the precious privilege that so many of us just take for granted.
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Well, it’s been quite a while since I last posted. So much is going on these days…I think for everyone, not just myself. To try to stay de-stressed is difficult, but mandatory. For myself, the first thing to remember is to breathe…I find myself holding my breath sometimes. I must always try to remember that breathing is our physical connection to God…
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In the case of the actor Mel Gibson, I believe you cannot hold someone accountable for whatever they may say if they are drunk, or “under the influence.” If that were the case, then all documents signed when someone has been proven to be “under the influence,” or even “under duress,” would be legal….which they are not. In fact, in those intances, the documents are thrown out of court.
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A sad day indeed…..I hope the people of the Middle East ultimately find Peace.
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I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve written…so much has been happening. Most of it very positive, but this past weekend has been one of the scariest of my life, as I almost lost someone I love so much. This person had to be rushed to the hospital, and nearly died….but as they were lying there in the emergency ward they told me they would not be leaving me….and thank God, they didn’t. Life is so fragile…it can be taken away from us at any moment. It is so important to be ready to leave at all times, meaning, to have one’s life in order, and be at peace with oneself and God…and at the same time, this allows us to live more fully, because we can appreciate the blessing of life, without fear. Life and Death…two sides of the one coin…both portholes to enlightenment.
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My heart goes out to the people devastated by the terrible earthquake in Indonesia…I can’t believe that tragedy has struck again, in so short a time. God Bless each and every soul who was affected by it…..and may the healing begin as soon as possible.
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