We stress about buying the perfect gift for Christmas. Many people would just like a warm coat.
We stress about what to have for Christmas dinner & how we're ever going to make it every place we need to be. Many people would just like a hot meal once in awhile.
We stress about not having enough money to buy the things we want to buy. Many people would just like to keep the heat on.
Personally, I'd like to have my mom here to stress with. Today on the radio, they were talking about how many kids have lost parents in Iraq & various places they can't even find on a map.
It's time to be grateful for what we have, share what we can & if we're going to stress, it should be about something worthwhile. Like how far behind we've truly left Christmas.
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Today, in the WalMart parking lot, this guy stopped me. He gave me a long, detailed story about how he & his mom lived in Beckley & they were in Charleston because they'd brought his grandma home (she's in a wheelchair) & they called Courtesy Patrol & they brought 2 gallons of gas, but they still didn't have enough to get home & didn't have any money to buy more.
What would you have done??
"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these."~George Washington Carver
Aaaand...
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."~Leo Buscaglia
I know those quotes don't directly relate to the circumstances, but they do if you get into the deeper meaning. If those people were genuinely in need, I'd have given them whatever spare money I could afford and said "Merry Christmas. Hope you get home safely.". I have a hard time saying "no" if I know that I can actually do something kind for someone...something that will make any difference at all. In the back of my mind, I'm always thinking that maybe one of these days that will be me who needs help, and will have to rely upon the kindness of a stranger. I want to be deserving of that help, if it ever becomes necessary.
i'm cynical, been taken too many times by people who have more than I. and yet i still give occasionally. have seldom received. could never bring myself to beg.
I didn't have much choice but to stop - he was standing in my way, waving his arms. I didn't really have the time to mow him over. LOL
He did say his mom had forgotten her purse. I forgot that part.
What bothered me about the whole ordeal (on a personal level) was that he had extremely bad teeth. The minute he opened his mouth, I thought, "meth mouth." That's so extremely unfair of me.
I asked where his mom was (I wanted to confirm his story) & he said she was sleeping. So I said, "I'm so sorry. I don't carry cash - I'm shopping purely on my debit card today." Which is the honest truth.
I kinda figured with all the detail he was willing to give me, he would suggest a quick run over to Exxon, but he just said, "Oh, that's alright, honey."
As I was wishing him a Merry Christmas, he was moving on to the next person, who totally blew him off altogether. When I came out of WalMart (3 months later), he was gone.
Meth mouth is a fact of life. I would have called the police. I would not give money for a rolling meth lab.
I have found that if I have a neighbor that is in need to go directly to that neighbor. We have scammers operating right here in Clayberry under the noses of everyone and their disguise is to sell things to help those in need, (Them) mostly as they want everything handed them on the proverbial "silver platter". They have been scamming the churches in this county for years and lots of church members who want to do the right thing by donating clothing, money, furniture and other items so they can sell to help people. I think they need investigated throughly to see who they are helping and also who they have helped. One particular instance that I know of personally, a young mother who had lost her home to a fire, with three small kids also went to them for help on numerous ocassions for basic needs but received no help. This young ladys father gave money clothing and all the things he could up until that time. His eyes were opened to the fact that what was going on was only a means to support the very operators of this so called "help the needy" organization that continues to scam the people around them. It does pay to help those in need but only through your own observance of that need. Along time ago I realized that needs through charitable organizations were still unmet even if thousands of dollars was given just for that cause. Rose you made the right decision and was probably lucky you didn't open your purse to have it ripped from your hands. Nope I don't give unless it is directly to the person in need and parking lot refugees are not the needy type.
I think that is call pan handling, but it easer for me to give a couple buck and go on my way.
It'd be even easier to tell him to go to Hell and be on your way.
It'd be easiest just to run over him.
To begin with, the Courtesy Patrol doesnt carry just two gallons of gas.
They will fill your tank with all they have then go get more.
Beckley, huh?
Charleston Wal-Mart is kinda out of the way of the road to Beckley.
If he's gonna scam, he should at least get a plausible lie.
rose is so hot!
Um ... good morning!
In reality, Rose is FREEZING!! But that's a way of life for me. I must say, though, my fuzzy leopard print slippers are pretty sexy. teeheehee
Happy Wednesday!!
Anon. should of said Rose is so COOL!
Here's one to wonder about all day.
"Have you ever wondered what kind of noise annoys an oyster? Well, wonder no more. A NOISY NOISE annoys an oyster."
It don't get no better than that.
lvoe
annoying
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I drove truck over the road for several years and hardly a day went by that someone was broke and stuck somewhere and just needed a few bucks for gas or a bite to eat. I'm a soft hearted person and fell for this several times around the country and gave a dollar here and there. What finally stopped my generosity, was I was approached by a man in Florida saying he was hungry and need just 2 or 3 dollars to get food. Instead of handing over money, I offered him a bag of fruit that I had just bought at a road side stand that morning. He abruptly said "no thanks" and moved on to the next trucker. That gave me a clear message. Rose, I would have directed him to the nearest phone booth and told him to call the Salvation Army, they help with those sort of problems.
Roses are Red,
Violets are Blue,
Some poems Rhyme,
This one Don't!
Some folks like a fancy car-
Others like a truck.
What I really like to do
Is lay around and
this one dont either.
Roses are red
Violets are...
Wait a minute
Violets aren't blue
Roses are red,violets are purple, I like Rose as much as maple surple!
sickening
You don't like my poetry,Huh?
LOL Well, I do!!
Friends is good,
Friends is the most.
But it ain't friendly
To puke on the toast.
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA
ROFL
Never mind. LOL
The annual Geminid Meteor Shower is going on NOW!! Late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning will be when the Geminid Meteor Shower is predicted to be at it's peak. The Geminid event is known for producing one or two meteors every minute.
Gotta lvoe those who remind us of such glorious wonders!!
Rose likes chocolate , a slick toungue and bulls**t and roses.
That makes me think of the old Burger King spoof -
Fry the pickles,
Fry the lettuce,
Shut up, lady,
you upset us. Etc. etc. etc. LOL
I got an email this morning that says, "You are a person. You deserve a credit card." For some reason, that cracks me up!! LOL
(Roses aren't really my favorites ...)
I was cold this morning when I got up so I turned off the air conditioning. I got scammed by a Jamacian guy a while back. He was so sincere, so seemingly embarrassed by asking. I gave him a dollar for the bus. I saw him again about a week later trying to hitch a ride with me in the same spot. As I pulled on out, without stopping this time, I decided I'd been had. I shoulda been like the buy in the grocery store parking lot....no, no, no, no, you're young, healthy. GET A JOB! And waved my arms around for effect.
no one appreciates my wit
I'm always told you're full of S**t
then I look around
and wonder why
so many appear more full than I.
Anybody know anything about a hostage situation in Clay??
Love that poem,
Lurkin & Smirkin.
Your prose
Is greatly written.
The beginning lines
Read very well,
But due to the ending,
I'm smitten.
understand the town of Clay is the hostage. colored folks threatening to open a GO-GO "topless" bar at the intersection. To Mels' bells and Roses cantina we will ride with a mortar and pestal by our side and meth an crack we'll have galore and the town of Clay will no longer be a bore.
And Randy will bust 'em
by the score.
Hey spook crackhead learn how to spell mortar & pestle.
When he is not on duty, at the out house door!
why should I learn to spell? would you pay me if I do. theres always a know it all around to correct me. what is your name? fizzle richard
Ya know, not necessarily in this particular case, but sometimes, it's pathetically simple to be a "know it all." It's all in the company you keep.
I know.
oh sir henry did that ending indicate a fart, you old fart head
ITs very true that curtesy patrol only carrys 2 gallons of gas >they will go get more for you if need be
sir henry are you baldheaded, walk with a cane, and fly the scoyote flag. must be where these scoyotes come from.
CB hope you've been hunkered down somewhere safe. them 100 mile an hour winds will blow you off your high horse if'n you ain't keerful.
I enjoyed the meteor shower. We are supposed to be able to see the space shuttle tonight a little after 6:00 p.m.
Sherlock get with it; my high horse bucked me off ages ago. It was mild and sunny and about 60 degrees where I am now! Thanks for showing you care though.
CB
don't know. can't spell s**t.
It's simple. Spell it just like hit but put an 's' in front.
ah! so that's hit
The only hostage situation we heard of in Clay was Doc Jamie holding Fabian with a gun and threatening to build a bomb and blow up him and his family. Homeland security should be called.
Hello? Am I here? Can anyone see me?? teeheehee What a bizzy bizzy week.
DJE? What'sa matter with your dad? Hope all's well. He's a nice man. :)
THE SHOPPING'S ALL DONE!!! ... now I gotta wrap.
Shewee!!!! That Christmas shoppin' is some hard work! Thankfully most of it is done and I'm kicked back listening to my new color changing music playing flameless candle. Cheesy perhaps but when you're poor and live in a house with a laundry list full of fire code violations (and little elves) ya gotta get the safe ones! It's quite festive!
Merry Christmas!
Any one want to try a test? Go have a sit down talk with the owner of the exxon at Maysel, He will try an totally convince you his gas is the cheapest in the county, any time, any year. I ain't never seen it the cheapest, allways the highest ever since they'ev been in business. And if you read this, merry Christmas, Mr. tight wad!
The last time I bought canned food at the Clay Foodland, I had to wash the filth of my hands & dust the cans off before opening them.
I never shopped at FasChek - the stuffed turkey on the shelf when it was IGA was enough to insure I never went in there again. There's something not quite right about having dead stuffed animals on top of the shelves instead of in the refrigerated section.
On a lighter note, ...
Apple Computer reported today that it has developed computer chips that can store and play music inside women’s breasts.
This is considered to be a major break-through because women are always complaining about men staring at their breasts and not listening to them.
The reason gas is so high at the Maysel Exxon is because that where the county vehicles get gassed up all the time. Since the taxpayers can afford to pay higher prices for gas why not charge a little more for good service.
I think years back a citizen group recommended to the Clay Co. Commission to purchase gas at a reduced rate from either the state or by getting a go-mart credit card which John Heaters owners was willing to give a reduced price to the county. This was laughed at by the CCC and the citizens were told this was the dumbest thing they (CCC) had ever heard of.
As for shopping at IGA there is no way I would do so and told RT Sizemore I would cut my wifes throat and they could clean up the mess if I ever caught her in his store again. Neffs or Dawsons are the best stores with the freshest meats in the county also.
And Rose I to don't think I need to look like I been working in the mines after shopping for food. A little elbow grease goes a long way where cleanliness is concerned and you know what the saying is "Cleanliness is next to Godliness", or something like that.
Its no wonder people are sickly all over the place noone seems to care how their business is ran or how clean the place looks.
HEADLINE,
Man flogged by pocketbook while bending over listening!
Good morning!!
As usual, the Today Show is on at my house this morning. Hillary Clinton's being interviewed.
I want it noted that I'm stopping here & not saying another word about it. Nope, not one more word. In fact, I think I'll take a sledgehammer to my keyboard. Actually, I may have to ...... BAHAHAHAHAHA LOL
Looks like finally one of my race will stand a good chance being elected to the highest seat in the land. Remember to vote often an vote soon!
We know what race Hillary is. What SPECIES is she?
I think its the Lesbo species.
Ya cant blame Bill.
HAve you ever seen Gennifer Flowers?
Just don't use the name Hilmonster. That makes me crazy!!!!!!!
hey pounds are you referring to flag pole sitting?
----OBAMA----unknown stranger-----
WE might as well get one for pres. We're handing the country over to them anyhow.
Where can I get some 20 inch spinners and some ass hangin pants?
I can already twist my ballcap around sideways.
America-Home of the Brave and land of the Freebie.
Do they speak english in Canada?
I try really hard to keep up on this site.
Does anyone have a good recipe for Wassail ??
I DO! I DO!! teeheehee
There's no "keeping up" with this site. It just goes on & on & really ends up ... nowhere.
I think I've discovered the reason Hil ... HilLARY looks the way she does:
The Food and Drug Administration has told cosmetics makers they can no longer use brain and spinal cord tissue from older cattle in lipstick, hair sprays, and other products, reports The Associated Press. The new FDA regulations still allow use of these animal tissues in cosmetics as long as they come from younger cattle.
Hi Rose! Pops op. was a success today with a 100% good news. Big fat fairy,you want hot wassail, or no hassle wassail or maybe old virginia wassail? Gona serve em all in my chicken& rib joint.
AND ...
I may have already mentioned this, but I think it bears repeating. Again & again & again, if I feel like it. >;]
In all the shopping & running around, I've noticed a huge trend back to "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" as opposed to the oh-so-politically correct "Happy Holidays!" Frankly, I greatly appreciate it.
Here's my question, though. Why is there an "s" in "holidays" ?? Christmas is a single celebration, Kwanzaa is a single celebration, Hanukkah is a single celebration ...
Are people who say "Happy Holidays!" implying that they think I'm celebrating all of them? Are they??
Do I LOOK like an African Jewish Christian? Or is it just because I ACT like a Southern Baptist Black Italian Jewish Mother??
Dog gone, I knew we had something in common.
YIPPPPEEE!!! See? I told'ja a little faith goes a long way!!
Does that mean he'll be home in time to start the fire that'll singe your little black behind on your way down his chimney?? BAHAHAHAHAHA LOL
So glad to hear he's doing well. Hope that 100% good news just keeps getting better!!
Yep!!!
Eeeoowww on the older cattle makeup! What we fairys have to do to stay beautiful! Moo!
AA Santa ** whats the difference between all them wassails. And when are you opening up that rib joint? I'm HOOOONGRY!!!
I always thought Happy Holidays implied Christmas and New Years. I heard it long before I ever knew anything about Kwanza, or...or...whatever the others are. Even Hannuka...no one celebrated anything but Christmas and New Years where I come from.
"Holiday" is loosely defined as "any day of exemption from work."
So from now on, instead of wishing people a nice weekend or asking how their weekend was, I think we should substitute "holiday" for "weekend" & see how long it takes somebody to come up with a reason to be offended.
Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Those are our two holidays. More than one. Two. Hence, holidayS. You know most of us originated from the merry old UK a really long time ago. It probably wasn't the UK then, though, was it? Or maybe it was. What do I know? Anyway....they celebrate Boxing Day which really means TWO days off work. Woo-Hoo!
Well its about time they stopped using that stuff from older cows for older cows. Maybe thats what causes that MAD COW DISEASE in 40 year olds and above. All in the lipstick I guess and now we know the rest of the story.
All you young heifers stop using that nasty old stuff before it gets a grip on you. I guess that stuff that turns the skin so brown must come from them green and brown 'cow pies', because I think everyone knows the packing houses culls nothing but the bawl in cattle.
Re; big fat fairy Tuesday Dec 15
Cider Wassial
2 Qts apple cider
1 1/2 cup orange juice
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cinnamon sticks
Dash ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves
Bring to boil...reduce heat,cover
and simmer 20 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and serve.
I need a good punch receipe. Anybody got one?
WINE!
Where's the d*mn wine??
You can't make wassail without wine!
The "happy holidays" took over because of Jews...not athiest or blacks. They dont exactly like the idea of celebrating the birth of Christ.
Yall shouldnt talk bad about our next president, Mrs. Bill Clinton. She will be 1000x better than the bumbling, clueless fool thats spent the last 6 years raping and pillaging this country for the top 5% of the wealthy. If you make less than $100k a year and vote republican your about as smart as a chicken voting for a fox.
Did you know that in 1681 England banned any celebration of Christmas because the puritans thought every day should be treated equal
They should've banned Mondays, too.
Hillary has far too much to prove & far too little she could actually accomplish.
Hillary would send all our women to Iraq to keep Bill from staining their dresses.
I'd like to see George W. Bush spend 30 days of active duty, with no special treatment, on the front line in Bagdad. It might give him a better prepective of whats going on over there, and maybe clear up his thoughts on a few of his dicisions on whats best for our country.
As for myself I would like to see a whole bunch of clueless gutless wonders have to serve on the front lines for a few days. As for the next President taking over in two years I don't know if Bush could leave the country in any more of a mess then what the Clintons left for Bush to deal with. Yes we are in a war that is non popular to most people but I would much rather see it fought where it is then to have planes, trains, and automobiles blowing up on the streets here.
Yes I served my time and as a VN Vet it is a war that has divided this country all over again but at least the Men and Women coming back from this war are not spit on, thrown rotten eggs at nor do they have to run a gauntlet in airports or degraded in every way possible.
You can blame the republicans or democrats or whoever you want but its still a war that is going to be fought irregardless of who is running the country.
Now that was a mouth full, and every bit the truth, though Bush said he would do what ever his general's over there said and now it's a different story.
Maybe if Hillary gave George a little Monica action, we could all be friends.
And if it wasn't for us old hippies that raised Hell and burnt flags during the Vietnam mess, we would still have soldiers over there today.
If there was no oil in Iraq and back room deals to steal it from those people, we wouldn't be there. How sad
And that last comment was the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, God help us all!
At some point during my lifetime, I sincerely hope a President has the cojones to publically recognize the Vietnam vets with the same respect, gratitude and fanfare all our other veterans receive.
Yes, it'd be too little too late, but it'd still be something.
I think Hillary's cojones are certainly big enough, but I don't think she's got the guts.
Just another reason to vote Willie for President. I think he'd at least send leave them a little "something" in their Christmas stocking.
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