The Pretender

I have always felt a strong connection to the words of this song.

I'm going to rent myself a house
In the shade of the freeway
Gonna pack my lunch in the morning
And go to work each day
And when the evening rolls around
I'll go on home and lay my body down
And when the morning light comes streaming in
I'll get up and do it again
Amen.
Say it again
Amen.

I want to know what became of the changes
We waited for love to bring
Were they only the fitful dreams
Of some greater awakening?
I've been aware of the time going by
They say in the end it's the wink of an eye
When the morning light comes streaming in
You'll get up and do it again
Amen.

Caught between the longing for love
And the struggle for the legal tender
Where the sirens sing and the church bells ring
And the junk man pounds his fender.
Where the veterans dream of the fight
Fast asleep at the traffic light
And the children solemnly wait
For the ice cream vendor
Out into the cool of the evening
Strolls the Pretender
He knows that all his hopes and dreams
Begin and end there

Ah the laughter of the lovers
As they run through the night
Leaving nothing for the others
But to choose off and fight
And tear at the world with all their might
While the ships bearing their dreams
Sail out of sight

I'm gonna find myself a girl
Who can show me what laughter means
And we'll fill in the missing colors
In each other's paint-by-number dreams
And then we'll put our dark glasses on
And we'll make love until our strength is gone
And when the morning light comes streaming in
We'll get up and do it again
Get it up again

I'm gonna be a happy idiot
And struggle for the legal tender
Where the ads take aim and lay their claim
To the heart and the soul of the spender
And believe in whatever may lie
In those things that money can buy
where true love could have been a contender
Are you there?
Say a prayer for the Pretender.
Who started out so young and strong
Only to surrender.

Say a prayer for the pretender
Are you there for the pretender?
Say a prayer for the pretender
Are you there for the pretender?
Are you prepared for the pretender?

-Jackson Browne

Poor Rosemary C. King

While checking my inbox this morning I came across an e-mail from Rosemary C. King who referred to me as "Dear Friend".

Funny, I don't remember anyone by the name of Rosemary C. King...but it's quite possible that during my lifespan, I had somehow made a positive impact on someone named Rosemary C. King.

An impact strong enough that she should remember me and reach out to me in her time of need.

I felt so honored!

This poor woman of only 59 years is dying of cancer!

And she wants ME to handle donating her millions to charity because she doesn't want her family to stop her from her DYING wish.

Oh bestill my heart! I could hardly contain my emotions. 

Rosemary C. King also said that because of my generosity, I can keep for myself 35% of her fund!

35% I would be willing to share with anyone willing to help me help Rosemary C. King.

Just post your checking account number along with your routing number and I'll make sure to deposit a portion of my 35% into your account.

Don't worry, this is all on the up & up. 

I promise!

Oh-it might not be a bad idea to also let me know your social security number too because that way I can be confident I deposit the money into the proper account.

Please accept my deepest & sincerest thanks because Rosemary C. King desperately needs our help in her hour of need.

*For those of you who do not know me well-this is written with the utmost sarcasm :-)

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Tea Party

No, not the party where cucumber mint sandwiches are served.
Do people even have tea parties anymore?
I've never been invited to one.


No this is about the political tea party.


The way I see it.........


Words used to describe the party you are affiliated with:


Republican Party-I am a Republican
Democrat Party-I am a Democrat
Libertarian Party-I am a Liberal
Independence Party-I am an Independent


Boston Tea Party-I am a TEABAGGER


Of all the words we have in the English language, this particular party gets this word.
This is just sad



For those who may not know the definition of "Teabagger" 
(a word that's been around a lot longer than this party)


*To tea bag is a slang term for the act of a man placing his scrotum in the mouth of a sexual partner. The practice resembles dipping a tea bag into a cup of tea when it is done in a repeated in-and-out motion. 

Why we complain

For the most part, our society is made up of complainers.

We complain about our weight.

We complain about tax increases.

We complain about the neighbor's barking dog or their loud music.

We complain about the Government.

We complain about the weather.

We complain about our car.

We complain about our kids and/or spouses.

We complain about what's put on the table for dinner.

We complain about our finances.

We complain about housework.

We complain about what's on T.V.

We complain about paying bills.

We complain about our jobs.

We complain that we're bored.

We complain that we're too busy.

I think there are people who find it easier to spend their energy complaining rather than doing something about what's grieving them.

They've become accustomed to being the victim, the poor soul who is never given a chance.

After all-it's easier to sit around and whine about things right?

People have become lazy and discontent.

Let's review those complaints again:

We complain about our weight.

If you need to lose weight-eat healthier and work out.

Accept the fact that you will never be 3" taller than you are.

We complain about tax increases.

Write letters, read up, protest or move 

We complain about the neighbor's barking dog or their loud music.

Communicate with your neighbor 

We complain about the Government.

Get involved. Learn all you can. Write letters. Protest. Educate others.

We complain about the weather.

Deal with it-it is what it is

We complain about our car.

All cars break down sometimes. Fix it and maintain it. 

Barter with a friend or neighbor for a repair job. 

We complain about our kids and/or spouses.

Deal with it-we're talking about kids after all.

If you're truly unhappy with your spouse-fix it or leave it.

We complain about what's put on the table for dinner.

Be grateful you have something to eat. 

Better yet thank the person who made it for you!

We complain about our finances.

There will always be bills-another "deal with it"

We complain about housework.

It's your house. How you want to keep it is your own business

Note*

Few people notice a clean house. Everyone will notice a filthy house.

A cluttered house is not the same as a filthy dirty house.

We complain about what's on T.V.

At least you have a T.V. 

If that's no consolation, turn it off and read a book or talk to the person next to you.

We complain about paying bills.

That means you have electricity, heat, food & water

We complain about our jobs.

You have a job. Make the best of it or quit.

We complain that we're bored.

There's ALWAYS something to do.

We complain that we're too busy.

Hand some of that work to over to the bored person!

That's the way I see it!

My First Time

Okay-Really. How many people thought that I would actually blog about that?

My poor children. My poor Mother.

No I'm referring to my first time blogging.

This is the bare bones of the page I created and I plan to get very creative as I learn more about it.

So stay tuned.

Later!