I was horrified and sickened today to learn of the shooting in Connecticut where it is reported 27 people have been confirmed dead - 18 of which are reported to be children. My God, is this the world we want to live in? What must we do to curb this type of violence? What do we [...]
Tag: violence
Why?
In the face of senseless violence the first question people tend to ask is "Why?" Why did this happen? Why did someone I care about have to die or be injured? Why was I spared? Why, why, why? Unfortunately, none of the whys change the new normal of what is - an act of senseless violence [...]
Cruel realitities…
My license plate reads IDEALST, but when it comes to the cruel realities of crime in our society I am very much a realist. I am acutely aware of the heinous things that sick and deviant people will visit upon innocent others - particularly children. That is why I have been labeled by Cheyenne as the meanest [...]
I cannot forget Michelle…
Protective mechanisms…we all have them. You know, those techniques you use to get out of a situation you view as uncomfortable or potentially threatening. Apparently Eastern Hognose snakes have these mechanisms as well. Below is a photo of one of my son’s baby Hognose snakes playing dead as a protective measure from predators. He isn’t [...]
THE NEW FORTY 