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Find Me A Stage, I Have Something To Say —MED

I am part of everything I read. — Theodore Roosevelt

Find Me A Stage, I Have Something To Say —MED
September 20, 2018

To Friendship

Lazy morning, I was late to the table today. The news I did view was more of the same topics progressing all week. One moment did touch me. Ms. Megyn Kelly did a segment of a courageous friend that passed away. It was a poignant tribute. My mind wondered to the sadness that surrounds the passing of a friend. There is an old saying that friends can be like family. I would go one step further, they are better at times because you get to pick them. When we experience this loss we step into our friend’s family. We become the shepherd of their history with us. To share with whom they have left behind.

I am drawn to the memory of my husband’s longtime friend PF, a genuine nice guy and gentleman. PF was only in my life a few years but it felt as if we had known each other forever along with his wife MB. We just clicked. When we went to his viewing years ago, I started crying in the parking lot before entering the funeral home. Your laughter with MB, your beautiful blue eyes, your ribbing of friends and your love of your kids filled our hearts. How could you not be here but be everywhere at once? We are now many years after your passing, time has flown by and the kids are adults. MB still has a sparkle in her eyes and your memories live on. Ron always speaks of you with a big smile; he had his men always blow the horn when they passed your house so the kids could smile until the day he retired. I can say as many of us can, Ms. Kelly I am empathic to your sadness. There are times we need to step back from what is going on around us and just say goodbye to a worthwhile person in our life. PF, I am going to hold you to your promise when we meet again. We are going to speed down a highway in the afterlife in a brand new Hummer with Ron and MB!!!!! May not be Route 80 but we will have fun.

As I am typing this piece, the news is that there is yet another mass shooting occurring morning. Early reports are 5 people may be dead. They, like our friend PF, are someone’s friend, child, spouse and parent. I pray for them.

Tomorrow I am having breakfast with an old friend I cherish. Cherish your friends. They have come into your life for a reason, embrace them. Have a great weekend.

Thank you for your time. Hope your level awareness was raised.

The words shared above are my express opinion upon watching the September 20, 2018 morning news shows. My words are meant to raise a level of awareness not malice.

Beloved Puppets

Find Me A Stage, I Have Something To Say — MED

Smile, It’s free therapy. — Douglas Horton

Find Me A Stage, I Have Something to Say
September 19, 2018

Beloved Puppets

The morning news show swirl this morning is again not fixated on the economy or a new North / South Korea Nuclear accord but whether or not two beloved puppets are gay. This news topic has arisen from a comment, a writer for the puppet’s dialogue, shared in an interview. In a world where the temperament has become angry at times, kind, sweet puppets are a news item based on possible bias. Unacceptable! I encouraged my own kids to watch this smart, considerate show. I would now encourage my youngest grandchild to watch and learn.

If the puppets were intended to be friends and / or gay so be it. What everyone is missing is the lesson projected. There is an undercurrent of friendship, warmth and kindness, something we can all learn from. Acceptance of the people we exist among. Sweetly this puppet pair has taught generations to enjoy life and learn. I feel they should not be a news item under a microscope to reveal their supposed sexual orientation. Let our kids enjoy the message of kindness.

I keenly viewed author Bryan Stevenson, Just Mercy, on CBS This Morning speak of “compassionate, caring communities” as “70% of people sent to prison in the USA are parents of minor children”. Mr. Stevenson’s interview was what morning viewers need hear more of; intelligent information. The broadcast discussed a subject affecting children, a cry for our communities to recognize a challenge and find a better way to address it. Thank you CBS and Mr. Stevenson for raising our awareness instead of wasting precious news time on entertainment news. If you have time today, research the number of kids struggling while parents serve their sentences. Raise your awareness.

Thank you for your time. Hope your level awareness was raised.

The words shared above are my express opinion upon watching the September 19, 2018 morning news shows. My words are meant to raise a level of awareness not malice.

Today's Topic: The Lost Manson Tapes, Uncategorized

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Find Me A Stage, I Have Something to Say
September 18, 2018

The morning news on the major networks this morning is consumed with Emmy Awards buzz. A pleasant change from the somber news of flooding, assault, trade wars and finger pointing. I confess we only watched the opening of the Awards show. I found the beginning skit to go on too long and somewhat amateurish. There were a few jokes that worked by the MCs but I was bored, we switched stations. FOX network in the NYC area was broadcasting the Lost Manson Tapes. I initially did not want to watch this program and was hoping my husband would keep channel surfing. He did not. I opted to read a book while he watched. The strangest thing, I stopped reading and started watching. It was extraordinary the mental fix this man had over a group of young people. I do not know much about Manson’s background as I was young when the killings happened. I believe my parents kept this story from being discussed in our family for good reason. It was downright ghoulish.

It astonishes me the level of mental health issues that engulfed this group of young people. Starting with the psychosis Manson exhibited. I am not an expert on mental health but this is a blatant example. Were the followers seeking to fill an emotional emptiness in their lives? I was left thinking what gets any person to that point; manipulation, drugs, savage killings, hate. Manson wanted to be famous, when let down in a music career he chose a different route. Regardless of his choices the young people in the tapes especially the 3 young women demonstrating gun and knife usage was frightening, telling. The look in their eyes was extreme. I found myself thinking that our society needs to do better in addressing out mental health issues in real time. So many people need help. Care needs to be immediate when needed. People need to be aware. Some members of society need to be steered to help as young as grade school, the stigma of having a mental illness needs to be lifted. I am curious if Manson showed signs of his illness at a young age or if he broke from reality at a later point? I will research for my own knowledge.

I realize that the Manson Lost Tapes were not morning news but they were news last evening. I needed something of substance to sink my teeth in this morning instead of the fun loving Emmys. Do not get me wrong, I like to be entertained and who doesn’t like to see The Fonz finally get acclaim for a wonderful career? Ooooh the fashions too!!! Throw in the well founded diversity messages and a wedding proposal; you have escape TV viewing at its best.

Thank you for your time. Hope your level awareness was raised.

The words shared above are my express opinion upon watching the September 18, 2018 morning news shows and the FOX network the evening of 9/17/18.

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The Journey Begins

Be Thankful For Your Struggles For Without Them Your Wouldn’t Have Discovered Your Strengths — Zig Ziglar

This my first post and I hope it raises your level of awareness.  I love watching broadcast news and frequently comment from my lovely couch.   My poor husband patiently listens while I voice my opinions.  Bless him for his patience, willingness to listen and humor.  This as everything I do is for us Clark.  Here goes:

Find Me a Stage, I Have an Opinion
September 17, 2018

I am a woman in her late 50’s, educated and not employable, more about me in my bio to be posted shortly. The past few months I have been watching the morning news shows. A luxury not offered when I was commuting to employment. This morning, I watched with keen interest the broadcasts regarding the alleged sexual assault at the hand of Mr. Kavanaugh. This incident apparently happened many years ago in the heat of youth and alcohol. I listened to the information and fond my mind wondering back to Justice Clarence Thomas hearings for appointment to the Supreme Court. In my opinion, a brave Ms. Anita Hill testified of sexual harassment at the hand of Justice Thomas. We are some 25 years later and here we go again. This is appalling!

I overheard one broadcaster this morning pointing out that Mr. Kavanaugh was so young when the incident in question occurred. This observation led to the questioning of his accountability at a young age. It is also alleged that Mr. Kavanaugh and a friend (supposed witness to the incident) do not remember their behavior. Well if they were reportedly fall down drunk, not right but in youth it does happen, they probably do not remember their actions. So we are left with a she said, he said confrontation. This type of confrontation I feel happened to Ms. Hill.
I give the accuser credit for speaking out. The news feeds this morning also made note that the accuser had waited a long time to come forward, this action was commented and lamented on. This topic brought me to my own work history. I started to work in the mid-seventies. At a time when women felt empowered but were begrudgingly given limited power in the corporate work place. In that era women put up, shut up, cried in ladies rooms across the county and let things fly under the radar. My girlfriends and I wanted to climb the career ladder in a positive light. My #metoo harassment moment occurred long ago while watching Ms. Hill. During that time period there was no one to turn too not even Human Resources. As several of the broadcasters have questioned in light of the current news who would believe you? I worked in a Human Resources Department at one point. I was summoned by the director to his office. When I knocked on the door before entering the director yelled out, “come on in and sit on my lap, tell me what’s the matter”. I quietly backed away and said I would come back later. At the same company a co-worker, senior to me, had his secretary retype a cover of a report with his name as author. I wrote the report, it was my work. Did ask the HR Director why I was being paid less than a male counterpart after receiving my MBA and was told although he does not have an MBA he has 2 years seniority. Really, I achieve and do not receive financial acknowledgement??? I left this company not too soon after that conversation. After repeated offensive behavior you build up an emotional barrier and keep going.

I feel our society has not progressed since the 1970s. I did not even hear one reference to what Ms. Hill went through during the few broadcasts I watched this morning. We are still talking about the inappropriateness of behavior that is swept under the rug. It is not easy for victims to come forward when each word is dissected in the press; they are victimized again and more times than not their truths are brought to question. I feel for the accuser in the Kavanaugh hearings. I also feel for Mr. Kavanaugh’s family this is a hard accusation to render but also to realize. I think we can all agree that this type of behavior needs to stop immediately not continue to manifest into our next generation.

The words shared above are my express opinion upon watching the September 17, 2018 morning news shows.  I am not sharing my opinions out of malice, this is just my take on a major headline.  I hope awareness, sensitivity and kindness are raised.