I've been listening to the sound of a gentle rain this morning, not the hard rain we've been having, not the overflow the gutter, can't see across the street, rain, just a gentle soft rain.
I'm very tired today and have absolutely no energy. Maybe it's the rain and the weather front wreaking havoc with my allergies. Could be a reaction of the flu and pneumonia shots I got yesterday, or the sleepless night. But I can tell nothing major, like laundry, is going to get done today. I looked at the sink full of dishes a few minutes ago and decided that emptying/loading the dishwasher would take too much energy. All I want to do on this lovely, rainy day is sleep.
I also have a lot on my mind, family issues, the political climate (I'll be so glad when Nov.5 gets here). And yes, I said the 5th. That will mean that the election is over and all of the political ads on TV, flyers in the mail (I imagine the postman will be too), robocalls and political surveys will finally stop, at least for a little bit.
So I think I'll just sit here and listen to the rain.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
This and That
I'm troubled and confused again, but maybe I'm confused all the time! I've been seeing some things online about how we just need to put a bullet in the heads of Muslims. Normally I would just pass this by, but, when I see agreeing comments, from Christian pastors, it bothers me. That seems to directly contradict the commandment of "Thou shalt not kill". Others may argue "an eye for an eye" would allow it. That's what is troubling and confusing. If we try to exterminate, for lack of a better word or term, all Muslims, doesn't this make us just as bad as they are? I'm afraid that the radical arm of Christians will become just as violent as the radical arm of the Muslims. Something to dwell on and pray about
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When I was filling our medicine containers the other day, I noticed how colorful my medications are. In my morning slot I have a peach colored one, a blue one, a white one, a pink one, and a purple one. In my night slot I have a peach colored one, a white one, a blue one, 2 pink ones, and a red one. Bill's meds are not as colorful. His are mostly beige and muted peach and purple, with one exception, a bright orange one. At least I can tell by color what each of them is for.
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I will be very glad when the election is over next month. I recently had a phone call asking if the incumbent senator's and a candidate for governor stance on the healthcare act has affected my opinion of the 2 candidates. Both of these candidates are for the healthcare act. Since I haven't been adversely affected by the new healthcare, and I have followed one of these candidates for several years, I answered honestly that their stance has not affected my opinion of them. The questioner then stated that I was still going to vote for them in that case. How could she assume that? The question posed was "Has the fact that Sen. ____________and ___________ support of Obamacare affected your opinion of them?" That answer was no, and there was no follow-up question concerning my vote for/against them. My answer could have easily meant that I already knew their stance and was not going to vote for them anyway. Just proves that statistics can be skewed to prove your point.
Since the healthcare act was passed, many are saying that it should be repealed and they have some ideas of how healthcare should be handled. But, when pressed, won't tell us how they think it should work. Which is worse, wanting to get rid of something just because you don't like it, or telling people you have a plan but won't elaborate on it?
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Had a debate online last night with a young man who is very opposed to anything government run. He stated that the problems with Medicare were a direct result of the healthcare act. When I pointed out that the 2 insurances my husband has paid for about all of his $2 million in medical bills except for about $5000, and that of the $900/month in medications, we only pay about $40, all he could say was that he was glad it worked out for us but didn't for others. He could supply no facts to support his statements. While he is entitled to his opinion, if something is going to be stated as fact, shouldn't you be able to provide the facts proving your point? Seems to be that's what's wrong with many today. They state their opinion, but then get angry if you ask for proof, and when given proof for the opposing view, start name-calling and get even angrier. Americans are very angry, but are we angry at the right people or situation, or are we angry because we believe in opinions of others that have nothing to substantiate the opinion?
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These are just some of thoughts going through my head this morning.
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When I was filling our medicine containers the other day, I noticed how colorful my medications are. In my morning slot I have a peach colored one, a blue one, a white one, a pink one, and a purple one. In my night slot I have a peach colored one, a white one, a blue one, 2 pink ones, and a red one. Bill's meds are not as colorful. His are mostly beige and muted peach and purple, with one exception, a bright orange one. At least I can tell by color what each of them is for.
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I will be very glad when the election is over next month. I recently had a phone call asking if the incumbent senator's and a candidate for governor stance on the healthcare act has affected my opinion of the 2 candidates. Both of these candidates are for the healthcare act. Since I haven't been adversely affected by the new healthcare, and I have followed one of these candidates for several years, I answered honestly that their stance has not affected my opinion of them. The questioner then stated that I was still going to vote for them in that case. How could she assume that? The question posed was "Has the fact that Sen. ____________and ___________ support of Obamacare affected your opinion of them?" That answer was no, and there was no follow-up question concerning my vote for/against them. My answer could have easily meant that I already knew their stance and was not going to vote for them anyway. Just proves that statistics can be skewed to prove your point.
Since the healthcare act was passed, many are saying that it should be repealed and they have some ideas of how healthcare should be handled. But, when pressed, won't tell us how they think it should work. Which is worse, wanting to get rid of something just because you don't like it, or telling people you have a plan but won't elaborate on it?
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Had a debate online last night with a young man who is very opposed to anything government run. He stated that the problems with Medicare were a direct result of the healthcare act. When I pointed out that the 2 insurances my husband has paid for about all of his $2 million in medical bills except for about $5000, and that of the $900/month in medications, we only pay about $40, all he could say was that he was glad it worked out for us but didn't for others. He could supply no facts to support his statements. While he is entitled to his opinion, if something is going to be stated as fact, shouldn't you be able to provide the facts proving your point? Seems to be that's what's wrong with many today. They state their opinion, but then get angry if you ask for proof, and when given proof for the opposing view, start name-calling and get even angrier. Americans are very angry, but are we angry at the right people or situation, or are we angry because we believe in opinions of others that have nothing to substantiate the opinion?
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These are just some of thoughts going through my head this morning.
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