Summer

A child once asked in a questioning tone
How do you know when it's summer
And her father replied in a bothered-type groan
Maybe you should go ask your mother

But momma is busy the child did sing
And told me to go and ask you
So the father put down his importantly things
Saying, this is what I want you to do

First, close your eyes and listen
And think of the sounds you hear
And put a name to all the noise
As best you can my dear

Next, take a deep breath with your nose
And smell the air all around
If sweet is the scent you can recall
Then flowers are near to be found

Think, is each moment so long and full of warmth
And the ground much harder these days
And does the dew tickle your tiny feet
In your early morning play?

Then, watch the sky when the sun is setting
Are there fireflies lighting the night
Twinkling and playing their hide and seek
Right near you then gone from your sight?

And if you look in the darkened sky
And the stars are much brighter this time
Sort out each one and trace a path
For a dog is what you’re looking to find

And if all these things you find are true
And your heart delights in each one
And your spirit dances so happy and free
Then summer has surely begun

Obama-The return of the Fly!

From a cheeseburger diner to swatting flies—no wonder PETA is up in arms! Following Obama may not be the safest thing to do according to ZIP News correspondent, Peggy Smurphy, as it appears Obama once again swats unknowingly at PETA.

With today’s economic uncertainty and health care measures potential explosive outcome, and the denying of America to being a Judeo-Christian nation to Turkey’s Prime Minister, many Americans have stopped full tilt to watch the massacre of yet another defenseless American—the Fly!

Will our President stop at nothing to make enemies! PETA is protesting this very minute for the cruelty of one of America’s most abundant creature-the common housefly. Sources say, this pesky, little varmint made his way into the White House to seek help from the President for the mistreating of his family, neighbors, and friends who for so many years visited scenic places-free to roam-such as cow pastures, where the dung is plentiful; butcher shops, where the bloody raw meat bakes fragrantly in the dumpster; and picnic grounds full of dripping, popsicle-hand children and adult-style potato salad and met with instead, a timely demise.

Flies are truly the American symbol of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and in one premeditated, homicidal second was snuffed out by none other than our President, Barack Obama. No wonder PETA is slinging the dung on this one as this insensitive sight was also visioned by not only millions of Americans but the disturbing violence was aired among international countries. “The killing of an innocent Fly! PETA is outraged and in tears mourning the loss of this over-productive entity, and pays homage to its spouse and its babies, the maggots.” One PETA representative was heard saying.

I feel Obama’s action may have cornered him in a pack of feces he will not be able to crawl out from unless he makes restitution to the family of this little guy and they in turn help him eat his way out. Or perhaps he may appeal to the sweeter side and once again confirm an old cliché, “You catch more flies with honey.”

Only time, apologies, and the sincerity of our beloved Commander in Chief, I feel, will alleviate the sorrow-filled hearts to where once again, the President and Americans will be free to get back to the business at hand—running the county!

From ZIP News this is Peggy Smurphy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca9e3sePyUw&feature=related

Take a time out. They deserve it!

Found this in my emails this morning! It was sent by someone who knew I would enjoy it. As of the morning it was sent, there were over 3,000,000 hits. This young lady is only 15 years old.

Hats Off!, dear one, and keep the message sailing!

http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1

Memorial Day Salute

The gunfire stops—its final round
Silent tears only left to sound
As many lie still on the barren ground

And then a trumpet blows faraway
Alerting the memories of yesterday
Of the many who died in this way

For freedom, its price is very high
And lives are traded and many will die
And mothers and wives whisper bitter good-byes

But these men have fought hard and true
For the rest of the world, yes, me and you
And without a doubt these young men do

It began with arrows and cannon blows
And knives then muskets as progress grows
Then tanks and missiles in sequenced rows

They train and shoot with the finest arms
Keeping strangers and loved ones from all harms
As the bell rings out the darkest alarm

Then out they go from ships and planes
Some years in snow and some years in rain
And desserts thick with controversial gain

And though many wars are seen disgrace
These men still rise to the task and place
And I and others will remember their face

And parades are heard and sirens loud
As salutes are given free and proud
As the military men pass by the crowd

So salute I will to these bravest of souls
And will listen to the shots that ring out the tolls
And pray to God for their triumphant goals

For had not it been for every one
The husbands, the brothers, and all the sons
America’s freedom would have not been won!


Salute! Hats off! And God bless you!
Army

Navy

Air Force

Marines!

Why God Made Woman (paraphrased verses)

And God took the dust of the ground and breathed life into it and in the form of His own image created man. And God gave man dominion over the earth and over the animals and all that was in the earth. But God saw it was not good for man to be alone and out of the rib of the man made He the woman. And God saw that it was good.


Woman through one touch by God
And her life was ever changed
To be by man, his every walk
And to help him rearrange

And then her task as all was done
To engage her man’s most desires
With love and life she gave to him
And in life she never tires

Then with creation growing inside
She has newness she must bring round
Through labor-filled hours, struggle and pain
A chorus from the angels, sound

And she nurtures him once again
But as a tiny form
Sleepless nights and fearful days
She hovers till he is grown

Then back she goes but not too far
To give this one his room
Caressing his fears and wiping his tears
For a man he shall be soon

Then strings are cut, her ties unloosed
As he wanders through purposeful days
But she hides in the willows not far behind
And with persistence she continues to pray

And a virtuous triumph her life does see
As he takes another’s hand
And together they bring forth a brand new life
Just according to His plan

And the new creation growing inside
Is of her though through another
And the life she holds in her wrinkled hands
Gives her the title of his grandmother

And generation after generation
She started in her tiny womb
Though Abraham’s promised of countless stars
In her the generations bloom



Happy Mother's Day, Mom! I hope you have a wonderful day and know that you are loved beyond words!

All my love and hugs,
Peg

Dedicated as well to all Mother's, for without you life would not be possible!

from: Ponderous Journeys

Left a silly little senseless quip on simplicity: Links for a Sunday Morning http://simpli-city.blogspot.com/

but really should have left this: If we are all just living to die, why do we need hope?

Where have the good guys gone?

When I was a teen the song Elected, by Alice Cooper was a bee-boppin’ popular song. Of course, being a 60’s early 70’s--minded teen, I felt it might be a good idea to vote for either him or Pat Paulsen seeing as how they couldn’t possibly do any less damage than those who were in office.

This came to mind today as I was listening to a CD with mixed medleys from those particular time periods along with the early 80s and yes, Alice Cooper was spouting his campaign possibilities. And then it hit me! I live in PA, the friendly state. And now you might be thinking, “What in the world does that have to do with the prior paragraph? I see absolutely no connection!” I, of course, knowing where this is going, chuckle.

The governor of PA, second term, is Rendell. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Rendell Cheery looking fella ain’t he? (I think Alice Cooper would be a better, honorable man.) Rendell has managed, and yes the governor of a state is a ‘Manager’ of his or her state, to cut back on the very things he promised to protect if elected. (Déjà vu never stops!) And I fear now as he begins his handiwork in the education system that PA is in deep trouble!

Here is my case in point to the third paragraph, not yet including my case for education. Rendell was voted into (he carries a lot of weight in Philadelphia and uses this crime-laden area as his model and hand-outs (keeping those of course in Philly) for the rest of PA) office in 1991 after the death of his incumbent. Within the first few months in office instituted a wage freeze for all state workers and in the next few weeks that followed, gave his cronies and himself a raise—twice, as a matter of fact in his two terms in office. (Again, my thanks to Philly, the city of brotherly love! Rendell is now making approximately $164,000.00 tax payers money.) I noticed the people running for these positions seem to be forgetting the very depth of the roots of their job—TO SERVE THE PEOPLE. Yes, they are public servants. I really believe if we were to cut-back some of the wealth attraction from these positions we would not only have our tax budgets operating in the black but we would also see people running for these positions who have their heart in the job they intend to do. But that is neither here nor there of what this long-winded essay is about.

The governor of PA is dabbling his hands in the education system now. He plans to consolidate not just one or two school districts together but over 500. What does this mean in laymen’s terms? Well, that means my tax money is going to go to areas were the welfare system is tremendously abused and the students could give a booger-hanky less about their education. It means my taxes will sponsor sports in areas where kids believe they will become the next Michael Jordan and to pooh with English and Math. It will mean I will no longer be able to voice my concerns about my own school district or have a vote over who is on the board, who becomes the next superintendent, principal, or best teacher for the job. And it means my child’s education hangs in the balance for the beliefs of other districts. And it also means I will have no voice in where funding is distributed.
(Interesting enough too, I found out that Rendell pulled funding for another project that kids benefit from, the PA Governor’s School for the Arts, which gave interested students a chance to work inside a campus with professors and other students aiming for eventual employment in those areas.)

But Rendell knows best. After all he has raced PA down the tubes and has put us in tremendous debt because of agendas like Boscov. I guess Rendell feels he sleeps better at night over buddy bail outs then he does over getting children an education that will eventually allow them to someday take over his job! And one can only hope for the latter!

But, don't take my word for it. I try to keep an open-mind (HEHEHE) so here are some links for you to look at and see what you think.


http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/39094512.html
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/02/rendell_calls_for_consolidatio.html
http://www.thebulletin.us/articles/2009/02/12/commentary/editorials/doc4993ded4bd8df896312329.txt http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/commentary/school-district-consolidation-red-ring
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/18651113/detail.html


Who cares anyway.