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Post by nashville11 on May 14, 2017 13:13:32 GMT
Happy Mother's Day! pbnj , Pat, the world is a scary place and getting scarier every single day. It is heartbreaking to see the damage this oaf in the oval is doing each day seemingly without a single thought to the consequences he is wreaking upon us all. I can't accept though that this is the end of the story. Truth will prevail. Tweety and his evil empire will come down. I have to believe that. Ultimately he will not, he can not win. I'm not sure where the path to his demise lies, but I can't accept that even though there are a lot of ignorant people out there the majority of people as we saw in the election recognize him for what he is. He is his own worst enemy, and I truly believe that even if nothing comes out of the Russia probe sooner or later he's going to bring himself down. birdgal , Pat, I've been thinking a lot about your statement concerning the difference between being religious and being spiritual. That's very deep, and I think so right on target. Off to get very busy and prepare for our Mother's Day celebration. I hope you will find something to laugh about and will talk with someone you love. Be back later . . .
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2017 13:17:19 GMT
Andy Borowitz..... When asked how history will remember him, Donald J. Trump said, "Thanks to Betsy DeVos, no one will learn history."
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Post by nashville11 on May 14, 2017 13:19:11 GMT
@lka5, Linda, the flowers from your mom and mother-in-law are a wonderful way to remember them and to honor them. How very special, and I am sure they would both be very pleased. I can imagine how difficult this visit with your mom will be for you. Wish I could offer you some strength and comfort. Your mom has had such a long, hard journey. You're right that Alzheimers is cruel, and wicked, and ugly. No one should ever have to go through it. Sending you an especially big hug. Wish there was more I could do to help you. You help me so very much all the time.
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Post by hnybny91 on May 14, 2017 14:03:32 GMT
It all just makes me incredibly sad. At least that's the feeling I'm awash with this morning. Somedays I'm so angry I can't be in the same room while the TV is on and end up screaming at it and husband. This past week I was able to find some amusement in the absolutely insane unraveling of orangeman and his cronies and enjoyed the late night comics and their funny analysis. But now I'm just sad... sad for my country, my children and grandchildren who will suffer long after I'm gone with the consequences of what this buffoon daily has been doing. (Just this week he let salt, and sugar back into school lunch programs guaranteeing more childhood obesity and illness). Just sad... I am in the same boat as you. I thought FOR SURE when he fired Comey that would be the tipping point but the Republicans in congress just buried their heads further in the sand. I have little hope at this point that he will ever be held accountable for all of this. I really don't think I can take four years of this and the way his base is sticking with him we just may get another 4 years with the stupid electoral college. My only hope is that congress tips back into Democrat hands in 2018. And just who the hell is AGAINST trying to keep school lunches healthy? That is just so absurd it's almost laughable. Obviously we have an obesity problem in the US because bad (aka convenience) food is so much cheaper that many children only get that at home because people are either struggling to make ends meet or have no time because mothers work full time now too. I guess healthy isn't as profitable as sick though. When I am a teacher I will have healthy snacks out in my classroom every day and I will also have some food stashed to make a quick healthy lunch for any kid that may not have one that day.
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Post by hnybny91 on May 14, 2017 14:05:53 GMT
So sorry about your mom @lka5 . I always get sad on mother's day because I no longer have my mom with me. Even though I have two adult children it has just never been the same since I lost her.
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Post by birdgal on May 14, 2017 15:02:16 GMT
" Even though I have two adult children it has just never been the same since I lost her."
I'm 72. Mine died in 1987 and I can tell you I've never been the same either. I believe it's the greatest love. If we're lucky there will always be people that love us. Family, friends, and lovers. But, if you had a loving Mom there isn't anybody else that's going to love you like that.
My Mom never wanted gifts on Mother's Day. She didn't want us to buy her a present because of a date on the calendar. She loved to give and receive just because gifts. I bought this for you just because I knew you'd like it.
((((Hugs to all of you))))
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Post by pbnj on May 14, 2017 22:23:55 GMT
{{Hugs}} @lka5, Linda... can only hope that your mom's journey ends peacefully and your memories of her as the mom 'before' are what you can hold on to. I miss my Mom this Mother's Day and every day. She is gone 6 years now and she left us before we and she were ready. My dad stayed behind and drove us crazy for 3 long years but like you I had "said good-bye" to my 'real Daddy' a decade before when he had his stroke.
My we all find the peace and love we need today, tomorrow and in the week's ahead as we face the uncertainties of life and (whatever the crazies in our nation's capitol throw at us!)
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Post by nashville11 on May 14, 2017 22:44:20 GMT
Ladies, this Mama is TIRED! But it is a good tired. We celebrated Mother's Day, and I believe my both my mom and dad enjoyed it. They got to spend time with their favorite niece as well as nephew. So all the tiredness now is well worth it. Thanks to my sweet DH who helped with everything including the clean-up. Hope each one of you has had a lovely day. I'm going to go put my feet up! If Tweety blows up the world, I'll have to find out about it tomorrow.
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