Ignore Me Like You Mean It

Websters Dictionary gives the definition of a friend as this: Main Entry: 1 friend Pronunciation: \ ˈ frend\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English frend, from Old English frēond; akin to Old High German friunt friend, Old English frēon to love, frēo free Date: before 12th century 1 a : one attached to another by affection or esteem b : acquaintance 2 a : one that is not hostile b : one that is of the same nation, party, or group 3 : one that favors or promotes something (as a charity) 4 : a favored companion 5 capitalized : a member of a Christian sect that stresses Inner Light, rejects sacraments and an ordained ministry, and opposes war —called also Quaker — friend·less \ ˈ fren(d)-ləs\ adjective — friend·less·ness noun — be friends with : to have a friendship or friendly relationship with So I guess that kind of sums it up. But for me, it goes a lot further, a lot deeper. I am one of th...

I want a nationwide memorial service for Darrell "Shifty" Powers. Shifty volunteered for the airborne in WWII and served with Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Infantry. If you've seen Band of Brothers on HBO or the History Channel, you know Shifty. His character appears in all 10 episodes, and Shifty himself is interviewed in several of them. I met Shifty in the Philadelphia airport several years ago. I didn't know who he was at the time. I just saw an elderly gentleman having trouble reading his ticket. I offered to help, assured him that he was at the right gate, and noticed the "Screaming Eagle", the symbol of the 101st Airborne, on his hat. Making conversation, I asked him if he'd been in the 101st Airborne or if his son was serving. He said quietly that he had been in the 101st. I thanked him for his service, t...

As a veteran, and someone who comes from a family of veterans, this APPALLS and OFFENDS me. It sickens me that ONE man can threaten the symbolism of an entire country of veterans. This is part of an email I received from my mother, who lives in California. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THIS IS HAPPENING BECAUSE OF ONE MAN IN OREGON! I HOPE CALIFORNIA VOTES TO KEEP IT. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL YOU KNOW IF YOU AGREE What is going on here??? THERE HAVE ONLY BEEN 12,600+ HITS ON THIS VIDEO. IT NEEDS TO BE SEEN BY MANY, MANY MORE PEOPLE. PLEASE SPREAD IT AROUND TO YOUR ENTIRE ADDRESS BOOK. TO THINK ONE INDIVIDUAL, JUST ONE, CAN TAKE A CASE LIKE THIS TO THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT AND GET A HEARING. WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS COUNTRY. WE, THE PEOPLE ARE LOSING ARE RIGHTS A LITTLE AT A TIME AND WE ARE LETTING THESE SO CALLED CONGRESSMAN STICK IT TO US. THEY DON'T GIVE A DAMN, TH...

"Until The End of Time" For Huck When I'm eighty-three, and you're eighty-nine, You can barely walk for fear you'll crack your spine, I'll bring dinner to the aging bed, Laugh at all the silly things you said, and Wipe your chin 'cause you can't feel it anymore. As I wobble with my cane, complain about the pain, Eat mushy food cause all the solid has been Chewed by young teeth long, long gone, I'll smile because I love you, even if the rest are falling out. When you awaken in the morning, to blind me with A baldhead that makes me scream and shout For fear that it was the sun coming out, I'll calm myself with blue-eyes rimmed in red, Only to rub that bald and precious head I love so much. As the day draws near for our children to show, Bringing grandkids who never let us forget we are old, I'll tell how you loved me so, and never, ever let me go. Even though I'm eighty three, and you're eighty-nine, We've been together forever, a...

On the Fourth of July, the Etowah County Humane Society held a fundraiser for the shelter, by holding a costume contest and parade. The categories were owner/dog lookalike, most patriotic, and .....shoot. Something else. Maybe it will come to me. We were in the sun for a while, so, my brain is a little fried. Oh! The third one was best costume. We only had around 20 or 25 people enter, but we still raised some money, which is great , because they are having to ask people to take pay cuts, etc just to keep the shelter open. Of course, everyone there is an animal lover, so they have. Here are some photos I was able to get of some of the costumes. This big guy and his owner were in the contest for the owner/dog lookalike. You'll won't see the little boy because I don't like posting pictures of people without their permission, especially children. This little lady was in the running for the most patriotic. Isn't she ADORABLE? This poor guy got shaved and dyed. Oh well. He w...

Maya Angelou said this: "I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. "I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. "I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. "I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.' "I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. ' "I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back. "I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. "I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. ...

Well, my lab-midterm is next Thursday, the, like 9th or something like that. Whoohoo! Almost done. I worked at the shelter today. We adopted out three puppies while I was there, and even more during the whole day. One was Happy, who is a mixed dog who has been there since March. She's finally going to a forever home. Yay! You can reach the shelter at this link http://www.humanesocietyetowahcounty.org/