I have a voice

Yesterday I was listening to talk radio. A dangerous past time I know, because then I get on a soap box. I was listening to a liberal opinioned person speak about Sean Hannity and conservatives. He said that what a conservative says in this country is irrelevant and it only becomes relevant if a liberal agrees with him. Wow! If that isn't offensive, I don't know what is. Not only that, it is a very ignorant point of view because while many conservatives tend to be quieter about their views than liberals, there are still many conservatives out there and they do have voices and votes. Not only that, but conservatives have needs, dreams and hopes just like liberals do. They also have rights and privileges under the constitution just like liberals. The thing that upset me the most is that I know that if the tables had been turned and a conservative had made that observation about a liberal, everyone would have been all over it, calling the person who said it a hater, etc.

That brings me to a new point. Remember when Pres. Bush would misspeak and sound dumb sometimes and the liberal press would crucify him for it? Has anyone picked up on Obama's blunders? He joked about his bowling belonging on "the Special Olympics." He made a big faux pas on St. Patrick's Day with the speech making, giving his speech twice because of an error on the teleprompter and, ending with the Irish guy's speech, thanking himself. Didn't he pay attention to what he was saying? How about his broken promise to his daughters to get a puppy and now saying it was a "campaign promise." Wow! That says a lot about the man I think. But, where is the press who have hailed this man as king? They are still in a love affair with him and so are not willing to admit that this President may not be the genius they tauted him to be. I blame the ruin of our country on the liberal press. Their warped ideas lead people to believe that which is untrue. They shape the political climate of the country and if people do not take the time to search and learn the truth, as much as possible, then the liberal press will control the elections as they have in recent years. Stop believing everything the New York Times has to say America, and use your own minds and common sense. Then, use your own voice because your opinions and beliefs do count. Even if they are different than mine, at least they will be your thoughts and ideas and not someone else's.

Counting my Blessings

When I go back to work for some of these long term jobs I do, it is very easy to get down on so many things because the people we work for aren't perfect and the political climate is so imperfect. The way the State is cutting the budget for education is so frustrating. It is vexing and really easy to forget my blessings, so I am going to list a few. Maybe it will cheer me and others up!

• I am currently working with some fantastic teachers who are so much fun and I learn so much from!


• We had a little potluck today. It was delicious!


• I am getting paid for what I do, even though not particularly well, but, I feel blessed to have what I have.


• Tomorrow is the last day of school before Spring Break! Notice how I capitalized Spring Break. That is because it is one of the most wonderful times of the year.


• My husband has been priming my house so that we can paint it over the break.


• I really love my family.


• My husband has a good job.


• My children are all employed and in school. (Lindsey will be in school soon. LAW school!)


• Jennifer scared Kerri today so well and got Barbara as well. That was a bonus!


• Tomorrow is field day, a pizza party and that is about it for a change, so it should be a wild and crazy day!

Happy Dr. Seuss Day!

Did you notice the great Google art today? We celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday at school today. There were about a million guest readers today, so very little got done. Actually, in spite of the kids being all worked up, it all made for a pretty easy day. Now, hopefully I can settle them down tomorrow.....We will still be doing Dr. Seuss, so the settling down is doubtful. But, why stop with Dr. Seuss. I think we should have A.A. Milne day, or Steven Kellogg Day. How about Laura Ingles Wilder Day or Gary Paulsen Day. I am all for it!