I can't think of anything right now, so thought I would post this. You may have gotten it yourself in your email, but it was short and simple and probably so true. Have a wonderful week! Karen

Beautifully Spoken

As we grow up, we learn that even the one
person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down
probably will.

You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.

You'll fight with your best friend.

You'll blame a new love for things an old one did.

You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll
eventually lose someone you love.

So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a
minute of happiness you'll never get back.

Although I may or may not agree with some of the points George Carlin made, I still thought it was interesting coming from one of the comedians who I always thought was really out there. It goes to show you not to always judge a person by their cover. I was really surprised by a lot of what he said because I had a totally different concept of who he is.

YES, I'M A BAD AMERICAN

by: George Carlin

I Am Your Worst Nightmare.

I am a BAD American. I am George Carlin.

I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family,

not some mid level governmental functionary,

be it Democratic or Republican!

I'm in touch with my feelings and I like it that way!

I think owning a gun doesn't make you a killer,

it makes you a smart American.

I think being a minority does not make you noble

or victimized, and does not entitle you to anything.


I believe that if you are selling me a Big Mac,

try to do it in English.

I believe everyone has a right to pray to his or her God,

when and where they want to.

My heroes are John Wayne, Babe Ruth, Roy Rogers,

and whoever canceled Jerry Springer.


I don't hate the rich and I don't pity the poor.

I know wrestling is fake

and I don't waste my time arguing about it.

I've never owned a slave, or was a slave.

I didn't wander forty years in the desert

after getting chased out of Egypt.

I haven't burned any witches or been persecuted

by the Turks and neither have you!

So, shut up already.

I want to know which church is it exactly,

where the Reverend Jesse Jackson practices,

where he gets his money,

and why he is always part of the problem

and not the solution.

Can I get an AMEN on that one?

I think cops have the right to pull you over,

if you're breaking the law, regardless of what color you are.

And, no, I don't mind having my face

shown on my driver's license.

I think it's good ..... and I'm proud

that "God" is written on my money.

I think if you are too stupid to know how a ballot works,

I don't want you deciding who should

be running the most powerful nation in the world

for the next four years.

I believe that it doesn't take a village to raise a child,

it takes two parents.

And what is going on with gas prices ... again?

If this makes me a BAD American,

then yes, I'm a BAD American.

We need our country back!

I DID IT! I got my cards done and taken to the hotel. Wow! A really impressive place. Their Grand Opening is tomorrow, although there was a lot of activity going on. I wish I had taken more cards with me. I did take more than she ordered at first so she could choose, but she took them all!!! If I had known that, I would have loaded her up.

Still working on my larger greeting cards for them. I have to make them a little smaller than I usually do, so I was working on having to fold and cut them so I won't have to move all of my poems over in the computer, just the info on the back and I figured it out, YEAH!

So my plans for the summer? Fine tuning my card business so I will be so organized when those orders start to come rolling in from the gift shop and from their customers who see my wonderful cards, want to purchase them for their own stores or companies. NOW HOW ABOUT THAT FOR POSITIVE THINKING! I needed one great break, and I have a feeling this is IT!

The Stream has narrowed quite a bit
Yet the flow seems to have found its way
Inviting all those who have chosen
To continue with the current and stay.

Surfing the blogs is a grand adventure
Flowing into the inner thoughts
Of worldwide blogging friends
That the web has conveniently brought.

After a long working day
It's nice to come home to the Stream
Anxious to check to see who has visited
While enjoying a bowl of Blue Bell ice cream.

I spent half the day at our local Wal-Mart
Trying to get my best photos copied to make cards
Everyone in town had the same idea
I left nine hours later giving everyone my regards.

So now I'm just trying to relax
Checking out my Stream friends' blogs
I feel just a little too jumpy
Something like a frog on a log.

See what I mean about my condition?
My tiredness is making my brain all fuzzy
And now I'm writing such bad poetry
Did I tell you about a bear named Fuzzy Wuzzy?

Oh no, I wanted this poem to be serious
To grab and hang onto your heart
But it has turned into something else
Between this moment and from the start.

Okay, I'm going to try it again
I have to get back on track
I feel like I'm in that gray area
You know the place between white and black?


THIS IS ANOTHER WORK IN PROGRESS SO I WILL BE ADDING AND EDITING AS I HAVE TIME. IN THE MEANTIME, HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND GOD BLESS.

Karen

It's finally here
another school year
passed with a blur
yet I'm quite sure
the summer will go
like a white-water flow
twisting and turning
wanting and yearning
to get things done
finishing a run
finding the place
making a space
wiping the dust
if I must
washing the clothes
catching up on shows
mowing the lawn
stifling a yawn
so much to do
never get through
making a list
enjoying the bliss
so quiet the sound
no children around
what can I do?
without being in school!
feeling alone
sitting at home
it's been too long
not hearing their song
seeing their smiles
life worthwhile
is sadly missing
among my blissing
life can be boring
I'm imploring
that school commences
no pretenses
missing them so
why I don't know
only been a day
that I had to say
good-bye
don't cry
I'll see you
don't be blue
yes you may
have a hug this day
summer school
have to follow rules
can be fun
don't be glum
just a few
to learn with you
one on one
lesson is done
look at you
give you a clue
will be all right
quite a sight
watching you succeed
doing your deed
passing your test
time for a rest
moments passing
eyes glassing
hot Texas sun
swiping the fun
things are hazy
somewhat crazy
it's going to be
a very long summer you see!