Good-Bye 2009

I'm not ready to make nice
I'm not ready to back down
I'm still mad as hell and
I don't have time to go round and round and round
It's too late to make it right
I probably wouldn't if I could
'Cause I'm mad as hell
Can't bring myself to do what it is you think I should


I suppose many think the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year is a time to start anew. Leave transgressions against us in the past. Forgive and forget? It is a nice thought. I, however, do not believe you can change emotions based on a day in calendar. So, do not think that just because we enter a new year I will be willing to kiss and make - up and be friends again. Not going to happen.
Some say it is an opportunity to make improvements in our lives. Our wonderful list of resolutions for the next 364 days that we hope to make it 30 days. Hmmm, perhaps I should resolve to care a lot less about other people. That would definately bring down my stress. Some how, I just don't see that happening. It must be that having a soul and conscience thing.
Oh well, I think I am still going to be reflecting on 2009 for a few days before I can even consider changes to make in 2010.


"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves." ~ Bill Vaughan

George Jones and the Give Hope Project

Country music fans will see the Jones’ astonishing outdoor light display, have a chance to meet Santa Claus and donate toys to needy families

Franklin, TN – Country music icon George Jones and wife Nancy invite the public to their home on Friday, December 18 in Franklin, TN. The Jones family has once again put up an incredible light display and will also be hosting a visit by the seasonal saint himself, Santa Claus, this Friday from 6-8pm. Each year George and Nancy look for a way to give back to the local community, and have reached out to The Give Hope project of The People’s Church to help take donations of toys to distribute to needy families throughout middle Tennessee.

ADMISSION IS FREE (TOY DONATIONS ACCEPTED AND REQUESTED). THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

DIRECTIONS:

Follow up:

Located within the Nestledown Farms subdivision East of I-65 on Murfreesboro Road. From I-65 Exit 65, proceed East on Murfreesboro Rd /TN-96 E 4.5 miles, turn right (south) on Nestledown Dr and proceed .4 miles to the cul-de-sac.

Toys may also be donated during regular business hours to:
The People’s Church
828 Murfreesboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37064-2905

Feel Good Friday 12/11/09

It is Feel Good Friday!!! I was blessed to live in a home that played a variety of music. This is from the 1950's. Little Bitty Pretty One by Thurston Harris will make you clap, hum, and sing!!! Enjoy!

Idava

Lost Woman

Oh how I do love the internet. Today I got an email from my friend Toni that I just had to share.

LOST WOMAN


A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him,

"Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am."

The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, "You're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above ground elevation of 2,346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude.

"She rolled her eyes and said, "You must be an Obama Democrat."

"I am,"replied the man. "How did you know?"

"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically correct. But I have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help to me."

The man smiled and responded, "You must be a Republican."

"I am," replied the balloonist. "How did you know?"

"Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are or where you are going. You've risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your problem. You're in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but somehow, now it's my fault."

Feel Good Friday 12/04/09

It is Feel Good Friday!! I can remember my sister listening to this song when I was growing up. For some reason it was in my head, so I decided to share with everyone else. Yes, it is one of those tunes that you will hum all day long. Enjoy!!

Idava

Roy Herron Drops Out of Governors Race???

At 2:45 am I received an email from the campaign of Sen. Roy Herron. Here is the letter:

"Idava,

Tonight, my longtime friend and Congressman, John Tanner, announced he will not seek re-election to Tennessee’s 8th District.

Given the challenges facing this nation, this state, and this congressional district, I feel like I can help make a difference by serving in Congress. And so, I want to let you know immediately of my decision to run.

You deserve a much fuller explanation of my decision than I can give at this late hour. I will be back in touch with you soon to share more. For now, I respectfully ask for your consideration, your support, and your prayers.

Your friend,

Roy"

I like Sen. Herron. I really thought he could have made a huge difference as Governor of Tennessee. He has been a leader in the straw polls so this decision comes as quite a surprise. With Sen Herron out of the Governor's Race, it really opens the door for Jim Kyle. Kyle gives the burning of the barn style stump speeches and people love them!! I think he will fill the void left by Herron. It would take quite a lot for Cammack, McWherter, or McMillan to catch the Herron supporters.
As for the 8th District, I am sure they will miss Rep John Tanner. Rep. Tanner has been serving the people of TN since Jan 3, 1989. I would like wish Rep. Tanner the best luck in his retirement after completing his last year as a United States Representative from Tennessee. For more about Rep Tanner please click here : http://www.house.gov/tanner/

To the people of the 8th District I believe Sen. Herron will represent you well. I can't wait to see the things he can accomplish along side Rep. Alan Grayson!

Obama Keeping His Campaign Promise

President Obama is planning on sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. If this SHOCKS you, then you were not paying attention!

I can't believe that people are surprised over this. As he campaigned he stated it repeatedly from the begining he would send more troops into Afghanistan. Do I agree with his choice? Not really. I want our troops home. I think at this point we are throwing good after bad, over and over and over. President Obama still seems to have hope to fix a war that 8 years pass due. I do not have this hope. His change seems to be from an Iraq War to Afghanistan War , instead of the much hoped for "no war". Though I do not agree with his decision, I do not think he betrayed or deceived his followers. He is doing exactly what he said he would do since 2007 when he was campaigning for the Democratic Nomination. Say you don't the choice, say you want the troops home, but don't say you weren't warned!

On August 1, 2007 Obama gave a speech at the Woodrow Wilson International Center. Sen Obama opens his speech with the first sentence containing 9/11. In fact, Obama used "9/11 " over 10 times and that is not including the references to NYC , the Twin Towers, or terrorist.
This at the time he was trying to sell himself as the "anti-war" candidate. Remember he didn't vote for Iraq War Resolution like Sen Clinton and Sen Edwards. Funny thing to that, he also was not in the position to vote for or against it, or even "present" as he was fond of doing in the Illinois Senate. The following excerpts are from that 2007 speech.

"And so, a little more than a year after that bright September day, I was in the streets of Chicago again, this time speaking at a rally in opposition to war in Iraq. I did not oppose all wars, I said. I was a strong supporter of the war in Afghanistan."

"It is time to turn the page. When I am President, we will wage the war that has to be won, with a comprehensive strategy with five elements: getting out of Iraq and on to the right battlefield in Afghanistan and Pakistan; developing the capabilities and partnerships we need to take out the terrorists and the world’s most deadly weapons; engaging the world to dry up support for terror and extremism; restoring our values; and securing a more resilient homeland.
The first step must be getting off the wrong battlefield in Iraq, and taking the fight to the terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan. "

"As President, I would deploy at least two additional brigades to Afghanistan to re-enforce our counter-terrorism operations and support NATO’s efforts against the Taliban. As we step up our commitment, our European friends must do the same, and without the burdensome restrictions that have hampered NATO’s efforts. We must also put more of an Afghan face on security by improving the training and equipping of the Afghan Army and Police, and including Afghan soldiers in U.S. and NATO operations. "

"We must not, however, repeat the mistakes of Iraq. The solution in Afghanistan is not just military – it is political and economic. As President, I would increase our non-military aid by $1 billion. " Yeah, I don't see that happening now. If we have an extra billion dollars laying around, he might want to spend it HERE!

"I understand that President Musharraf has his own challenges. But let me make this clear. There are terrorists holed up in those mountains who murdered 3,000 Americans. They are plotting to strike again. It was a terrible mistake to fail to act when we had a chance to take out an al Qaeda leadership meeting in 2005. If we have actionable intelligence about high-value terrorist targets and President Musharraf won’t act, we will. " Get it? Even in 2007 he was saying, he would not only fight in Afghanistan but would go into Pakistan!

To read the full speech from Aug 1, 2007 click here Obama's Speech at Woodrow Wilson Center - Council on Foreign Relations

Click here for this evening's speech http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/12/01/obama.afghanistan.speech.transcript/index.html