Category: September 2007

It is unbelievable that people show their ignorance right out there in front to be ridiculed.  How stupid can they be?  Well here’s a story for you.  There is a town in North Carolina that banned the wearing of any countries flag on September 11th 2007.  The reason is they couldn’t decide what flags could be worn and which ones shouldn’t. 

On the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, students at one high school were not allowed to wear clothes with an American flag.

Under a new school rule, students at Hobbton High School are not allowed to wear items with flags, from any country, including the United States.

Neptunus Lex was able to sum up my thoughts on this with one sentence.

Let me make this one very simple for you, supe: Kids can wear the flag of any country that gave them birth, freedom and opportunity.

Well said Lex.  There are more than a few that could learn a thing or two from you.

Since this story broke they have lifted the ban on wearing any flags on their clothing.  A little late… you think?

My older son has started kindergarten this year and the political correctness speeches have already begun.  Please people this is getting ridiculous.  To be truly politically correct don’t we have to teach our children everything about other cultures and countries?  The school board is limiting what they will teach our children.  We send our children to school to get an education.  The true meaning of education is (and yes I looked it up):  The act, process, or art of imparting knowledge and skill.  I don’t see anywhere is there that it says we should pick and choose what we teach them.  By teaching our children other cultures they will grow to be compassionate and respectful to others.  By not teaching them I believe that we are limiting them before they even begin.

Monday morning never seems to be easy and this one was no exception. It started when I tossed and turned all night and this was after I had taken Tylenol PM. I hate to imagine what it would have been like if I hadn’t’ taken any. Well back to the story that I started. After getting ready for work I start to wake up the kids so they can start their day. This is partly for my benefit as well as theirs. I can’t seem to start my day without seeing their bright faces and giving them a kiss good morning. My husband always says there is never enough time in the morning to get everything done. So I try to get the kids up and started for their day. Needless to say they don’t like Mondays either. I gave Walker a kiss in bed, made my coffee and was out the door with keys in hand. Please note that I time my departure to give me barely enough time to get to the bus lot. The clock on the stove says 6:45.  By this time I should have all I need to walk out the door.  Because not all the clocks are synchronized by the time I get into the Explorer and it says 6:52 I know I have enough time and can ease up on the gas pedal.  If the clock says 6:53 I know that I have to make that illegal right turn at the end of the street to make it there on time.  No time to waste. To date I have never missed the bus but have cut it close many times. I am usually passing the bus on the prior stop before I get to my lot. I am in the truck completely out of the driveway, putting into gear to drive away when the front door opens. Walker is standing there weary tired little eyes crying saying, “Mommy I didn’t get my kiss this morning.” Keep in mind he is wearing his new dinosaur jammies.  A sight that tugs at those heart strings.  Apparently he wasn’t awake enough to remember. The bus lot is a mere 2 ½ miles away so timing is of the essence. I put the truck in reverse and went back to give him a hug and kiss. It is nice to know that he can’t start his day without the same ritual.  He plays the game well.

Even for those that didn’t listen to classical music often new his name.  Luciano Pavarotti passed away this morning at 5:00 in his hometown Modena, Italy surrounded by his family.  He fought a long and hard battle with pancreatic cancer.   Those who were fortunate to see him in concert will remember him with his enthralling tenor voice.  Those of us who didn’t see him perform are wishing we had.  He widened the audience of listeners with his unmistakeable tenor voice and will be missed by all.