2016 October FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

2016 OCTOBER “From My Perspective”

Month #10, but it should be #8 because ‘octo’ means eight; ‘novem’ means nine, and; ‘decem’ means ten.  Now, back up to September, which is our ninth month, confusing us because ‘septem’ means seven.  Thank you, Julius and Augustus Caesars, for each of you taking 31 days so our calendar can have your names in as a month.  No wonder some of us are confused. 

A thief broke into the local police station’s laboratory and restroom stealing everything in each area. A spokesperson was quoted as saying, "We have absolutely nothing to go on."

When a person's mean to another, it is, usually, because they know their inadequacies and don't want the other to find them out. You can't blow out another's candle without diminishing your light. It takes more energy to be mean than to be kind, just as it takes more facial muscles to frown than to smile.

“If you planted hope, today, in a heart which felt alone; if you caused a laugh which chased some tears away; if someone’s burden was made lighter because of your kindness, then your day was well-spent.”

A friend of mine had a lot of dandelions in her yard.  A persnickety neighbor put a sign on her door which said, “Do something about those blasted dandelions!!”  She did…..she made a sign with big red letters, “Free dandelions.  Take all you want.”

ONE, a single line which when laid on its side represents a negative, taking away and when it's just the one and it's taken away, it becomes nothing. But TWO, oh two is more. It adds; it has company, companionship, and interaction with another. Take one line away and it's back to ONE.....solitary, perhaps alone, perhaps lonely, perhaps moving to nothing. I'd rather have TWO, then I wouldn't be alone.

I was asked what my relationship status was.  I really didn’t feel it was that person’s business, but I didn’t want to be rude, so I told them, “I sleep diagonally in a king-sized bed; there are two towels in the bathroom and they’re both mine; I fix 4 cups of coffee in the mornings and drink all four; I drive a VW Bug and usually have packages on the other front seat.”  They didn’t ask me anymore personal questions.  I think they were afraid of the answers I give.

There are times when I try to sleep my brain and ADD kick-in together.  They’re not friends and what one doesn’t come up with, the other does.  Here’s an example:  “one sheep, two sheep, a turtle, a cow, a duck…Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I Oh-h-h hey Macarena!!!” And, since my favorite game is SCATTERGORIES, I’ve made up more categories, and THAT kicks-in with, “What types of dances begin with this letter?  What types of farms are there which begin with this letter?  Where would you go to eat chocolate?”  Maybe some of you can identify with all this. 

A friend sent me this “bucket list”; I wanted to share it with you.  It’s political, so move on if you think you’ll be offended.

                 2016 Special Bucket List  HERE IS WHAT IS WANTED... 

1.  Hillary: held accountable for her previous wrongs!  2. Put "GOD" back in America!!! 3. Borders: Closed or tightly guarded!  4. Congress: On the same retirement & healthcare plans as everybody else.  5. Congress: Obey its own laws NOW!  6. Language: English only, other languages may be spoken among those who know it!  7. Culture: Constitution and the Bill of Rights!  8. Drug Free: Mandatory Drug Screening before & during Welfare!  9. Freebies: NONE to Non-Citizens!  10. Budget: Balance the damn thing!  11. Foreign Countries: Stop giving them our money!  Charge them for our help!  We need it here.  12. Fix the TAX CODE!  And most of all:  13. "RESPECT OUR MILITARY AND OUR FLAG!!"

Have you ever noticed that true heroes are only seen in the eyes of those they've quietly helped? With no accolades and no fall-der-rall, they help and do.  Father’s Day has come and gone, but I think of the women who take on both roles, and to all the dads who do the best they can, the men who accept another’s child as their own and become their father image, and to all the grandparents who had to do it twice. Every day may not be the best day of your life, but there's a blessing in every day, if you look at things right.  (Some of this is contributed by my friend and former student, Andy T.  Thank you, Andy, for your kind and insightful words.)

A hug is like a boomerang---you get it back right away.  Everyone needs a hug.  It’s one of the best gifts you can give.  Did you realize that when you hug someone or something, it encapsulates your heart and you feel good? 

Deer season is coming soon and Bambi is getting revenge. The innocuous deer are annually responsible for an average of 130 deaths to humans in North America.  But, don't fear its bite or hooves. The unfortunate meeting of deer and cars usually is responsible for those deaths.

A former student of mine sent me this.  I don’t get political because I believe everyone has an entitlement to their opinion.  Here’s the smiler or frowner….whichever way you choose:  

I stopped by my local Ford Dealership this morning to look for a new truck. I saw a nice F-350 crew cab loaded with all the options that I liked and asked to take it for a test drive.  The salesperson (a lady wearing a Hillary for President lapel pin) sat in the passenger seat next to me, describing the truck and all its options. She explained that the Electric Seats were connected to the ventilation system and could be set to direct cool air to your butt in the summer & warm air to your butt in the winter.  So I mentioned that this must be a "Trump truck". She looked at me a bit angry and asked why I thought it was a Trump truck. I told her that if it were a Hillary truck, the seats would just blow smoke up my butt year round.  The two mile walk back to the dealership to pick up my truck was worth it.

Brenduhh came over all bubbly.  I’d had a particularly rough morning and was “honked”.  “Hey Trude!!  How are ya today?  Are you going to fix lunch anytime soon as I’ll join you,” she blurted.  “I’ve had a very rough morning and will fix lunch.  It will help me.  I’ll make soup……whiskey with ice cubes.”  So I did and felt better after sipping it for a while.

               Until next month……smiles and blessings-------trudy