John Lennon 25 Years all Ready

I just watched the "John Lennon - Imagine Documentary on HBO.
I can't believe it is 25 years since he was killed.

Beth and I are now planning to go to Strawberry Fields on Dec 8 and be part of a memorial. If you would like to join us, Please feel free. We will be taking the bus into the city.

I am not an avid music listener anymore, so it has been a long time since I really listen to Beatles & Lennon Music. I have to say I was wowed at how meaniful it still is.These were GREAT GREAT songs by Great Artists. I think I don't listen to them any more because they make me sad.They seem to leave a hole in my heart.

I now regret never having seen the Beatles perform.

However, I was just reminded of this show that I was at in the summer of 1975, at Madison Square Garden in NYC. It was the Elton John Show that featured John Lennon. Lennon and John Performed Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds",& "I Saw Her Standing There" in what would be Lennon's last public performance.

A Little Bit On Right Wing Activities

I really want this BLOG to be more about us.. and what we think, than a political BLOG, but I am compelled to offer this to you this week.
It is just a little bit of politics, since I am in the mood these days .

http://www.nas.org/reports/Balch_PA_Reps/pa_legisl_statmt.pdf

I know this is very long for you guys to read (25 Pages). But it is, in my opinion, an example of how the "Right Wing" quietly attacks, and destroys America, at the fiber. This one is targeted at PA Higher Education. These Right Wingers love to influence and direct their agenda through educational systems.

This is very well written, and makes a lot of GREAT points on it's way to the conclusion. It is very good at presenting its case.
If I were a State Legislator, I would be considering the point.

However, the agenda is long range and very clear to me. To make the PA State Government (and all States) thru legislation, put a "Cap On" and eventually rid, the Public University System of Liberal Teachings.

Now, there argument in this is cloaked, but the agenda is clear. He stated that there are more liberal democrats teachers in PA University schools. It influences the students, to not think like a right wing republican. He uses women, blacks and ethnics , as an example of a vulnerable groups. He states that the Left, out weighs, the Right in all education majors with the exception of Business and Engineering. He sites in detail,that the schools have far to many liberal speakers booked for on campus events.

Simply, the conclusion of this effort, is that more restrictions be placed on teaching as well as on activities conducted on campus.( He don't say that in his out loud voice, just urges that a change is needed.) He stating very nicely that university's are not the place for ethnic festivals or places to celebrate diversity, not in the name of education.

I thought it was interesting. You point of view and comments are important to me.

Roxie

SELECT COMMITTEE OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
IN PITTSBURGH
ON NOVEMBER 9, 2005

http://www.nas.org/reports/Balch_PA_Reps/pa_legisl_statmt.pdf

On Internet Dating Sites

Recently, some friends of mine,became involved with Internet Dating Sites. You know "The MATCH whatever.coms"

Having personally never explored these type of services, I went on a few to see what they were all about.

After looking at some of the photos that are posted to the site, I saw mostly ordinary people, who would never be found on the cover of GQ or Vogue. I did not except to find super models. I excepted every day people, who were looking for, friendship and maybe, the beginning of a relationship. This is a nice way for middle age,middle america to meet each other. So, I was not surprised. Middle America is what is is.

What did suprise me, however, was the profiles that were posted. I was outradged by the demands set forth by these people, in regards to what they excepted from a potential new friend,date,or mate.

I have to say I was horrified at what I was reading. I was outright appalled to find thousands of, self righteous, self centered, vain, out of control people. The profiles demanded, that the potential date, meet this over the top criteria. A task that Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, or any of today's Pop or Movie Star could NOT possible meet.

I am guessing most of people who have paid for this " On Line Dating Service" are the same people, who could not conduct an intelligent or impromptu converation with a real person at the supermarket, even if they were paid to do it. I am betting that if these people could conduct a conversation they would be anoying to anyone who meets them. I bet most of people posting these ridiculous demands, have brought to life their, Bi polar Alter Ego Fantsties thru these profiles.It is my guess that their ego is the one waiting for a date with the perfect 10.

I guess that most of these people sit around, day after day, disappointed that they did not get the responses from the perfect man or women back.
I am also guessing, that these people see no flaws in their own personality.

In my imiganation, I see these people who if they met "Atilla The Hun" and Atilla growled and pointed at them,they would be riveted by his candor and Atilla would be new love of their life.

These sites have produced a bizarre culture. It has turned, shy or socialy unskilled people, into Little EGO MONSTERS.

It is crazy, that people who have not learned how to socially function in the world, now sit home,on line, demanding a Ego Driven Laundry List of Items from strangers who are just like them. Knowing that they can get away with this persona Only online, but never in person.

These sites also attempt to qualify human beings as you would house or car shopping. It is all very silly.

Here is my new ROXIEMATCH.com

You are required to post photos of PETS ONLY.
If you don't have a pet.- I bet you have a life & this match site is not for you.

You are required to Post Only what your Pet would want from a new Friend or lover. - Pets Really don't care if we have a wart on our nose, or are over 45 with gray hair .

This would be a better way to start meeting friends and getting a realtionship started, than these silly Ego Driven Internet Whore House Dating Service Profiles.

Come on.
Most people want to mate and marry. Or at least not die alone!
( Well most of us who have not done it before)

We all want a Rich, secure person with a endless Trust Fund as a mate, One with the the body of a god or goddess.

Who would turn down A REAL 10? But, what 10 wants a 5?

But alas, REALITY!. Despite what your mother told you about how special you are, we are all only 4's & 5's (at best)

So Keep it Real! Know who you are!
Know that you can be happy with some one who is not PERFECT.
cuz, We are not Perfect.

We all have some affliction or something that is not appealing:
Fat arms,
Skinny Arms
Age Lines,
Wrinkes,
Big feet,
Balding
Back Hair,
Female mustache,
Gray Hair,
Skinny legs,
Sagging Tits,
Small Penis
Fat Ass
Scars
Under Eye Bags
Bad Skin
Ugly Teeth
We all have one or more of the the above.

But that don't make us bad people. Does it.?

Most of us are Not Frankinstin. Most of us are not Model Material either. It would be good if your perfect match didn't have 2 Heads,and 1 ear.
I think most of us can fit that criteria.

It is better to "Be Real" and find compassion and happiness with people that are interesting. Yet Flawed. It is better to form solid relationships, with a flawed person that to live ,a live a lie pretending to be a Perfect person. Cuz, NO ONE IS PERFECT.

LETS GE T REAL - Beautiful Rich People, very seldom find love with the normal common folk. It is an nice story. But it don't happen that often. We are simply not intresting enough for them. Beauty or Not. We just don't have the same common denomators.

Here are things that I think are more important to know about people.

What makes them laugh.
What makes them cry.
What stimulates them outside the bedroom.
(FYI: Good Sex is something that is learned and practiced. If you don't practice at it your probely not that good at it. So, Stop lying to yourself.)
Do they have a clean bathroom.
Do they have a good heart
Do they have solid morals
Are they nice to animals.
Are they good to their friends.
Are they there when you need them.


Sex and Living with another person can be learned!

Being Fun, Friendly and Intresting and Truly a Good and Caring person with companion, is what friends and relationships are all about.

I don't really care what anyone looks like, I just care what is in there heart. We should not judg the book by its cover.

LOVE YA ALL

ROXIE

Heroes; Larry Flint, Charles Manson, and Cher

It is ok if your Heroes are Larry Flint, Charles Manson, and Cher.

If people have heros like Jeffery Dammar, I do not think those who see the good in what these people have accomplished as radical. I do not think people who cheered the OJ Simpson Vertict as having some affliction going on.
I think they simply have the in-site to look deep into a situation.

You can possess the human ability to respect what a person accomplished with out liking what they did.

You should not confuse personal beliefs, with the skills that people like Dammer, Flint, Manson and Cher have.
These people have shown me a great display of solid planning skills, perseverance and forward thinking.

Accomplishments are important regardless if is Porn, Murder, or Bad Singing and Fashion.

What do you think?

Cramps Politics and Old Friends

I am sorry I did not have a chance to post or comment yesterday.
I was distracted by cramps and politics and old friends visiting. It was a do nothing day, but it was a very busy one.

There is a common thread between, Cramps.Politics and Old Friends.
No matter what you do, they are always are their.

You can't make them disappear. The three have no set schedule in my life, and always seems to be around when ever they decide. They control my day, regardless of if I am in the mood for them or not.

They all seem have their purpose in my life.I am sure I will miss them all when they go away for good !

Somehow, their presents, seem to make my idealistic, perspective on life, a lot more realistic.

Getting To Know Us- Michele & Dana

Say Hello to Michele ( Pictured On Right) She has now posted and will be hanging around with us also.
Dana ( Pictured On Left) I am sure will join us soon.

Write It Down - Make it Real

It has taken 4 days to play around just to see what can be done on this BLOG. I am getting their. Old, fat and tech challenged, but I am learning. Unfortunately, the learning has has taken time away from what this BLOG is intended to do.
One of the purposes of this BLOG is to, "Write, Rant, Communicate and Express Points of View", with people. It exists here to create a home for us all. One that hopefully every one is comfortable in. Hopefully, through this we can come up with ways to make our lives a better place to live, simply by communication and relationship building.
The point here is to, get "Everyone Communicating". So far we are doing real good. For day 4 we have had a lot of activity. So we are on our way.

I know it will take a bit of time, for every one we know, to get comfortable, with this new BLOG tool . Hopefully they will be diligent and it will work out for everyone. Hopefully we can make new friends who share the same ideas. Lets give it a try. The worst thing that can happen is this BLOG finds it way, to that cyber space graveyard, where BLOGS must go when they die.

The Point Of My Rambling: WRITE IT DOWN. MAKE IT REAL.

It is just like a grocery list. When you write toughts or opinions down you, are expending enegery and reinforcing the thought.

ie: Store List:
1. Toilet Paper
2. Air freshener
3. Soap

ie: Life List:
1. Make More Money
2. Elect A New President
3. Make the World A Better Place for Everyone.

Now, I know on may occasions, you did not make up a list or you have lost the list before you got to the store.
I know you REMEMBERED everything that was in it. RIGHT? OK maybe 1/2 of it? Some of it ? Did you buy things you did not need?

Chances are if you wrote the list but forgot it, you would have remember some of the things that would make your life better. If you Did not write anyting down, most likely you pick up a lot of stuff you did not need.

The Written Word is a Great Thing.

So... WRITE IT DOWN. Then you may be able to get what you need and maybe see what you want. You may be able to see things little clearer. You may be able remember what you need in the store of life.


Roxie

Found a cool link on this Blog. Take a look

http://jbsrants.blogspot.com/2005/10/do-you-remember.html

Photo Program Test

Just Testing Hello Photo Features. It works.
Roxie

Team Members Beth and Tommy- Welcome

The Emporer's New Clothes

WELCOME BETH and TOMMY as Team Members of this wonderful BLOG.

As soon as the rest of you feel confortable, Become A Team Member. It will be much more fun for all of us.

You will be able to post on the front page... and then we can all SPAM YOU! (LOL)

Roxie

Tony C from France

Tony C ask me to post something for him. He says Hi to everyone! He is sad he missed the hurricane in Miami. He has no Wi Fi. He just left Amsterdam and is heading to Tours, and Nice, France this week, so he won't be able to log in. ( FYI- he is on the Euorpe Riverdance Tour). I think they all had a good time in Amsterdam. I am not sure if they will remember it! LOL.
This is the only photo I have right now of him in France.
Roxie

WELCOME ALISON & Supreme Court Choices - Please Add Your NOMINEES

The Emporer's New Clothes

WELCOME ALISON- We are happy you have joined us.

WE ARE ALL OLD FARTS:

Yes indeed, we are all old farts. None of us have had an easy time figuring out how this BLOG stuff all works.
So YOU ARE NOT ALONE!We need a group of 8 year olds around us. They know everything about computers and BLOGS and GAMES.

Tony O is kind of frustrated with me and this, right now.
That is why you have not seen Tony O or Tony C post yet.
Keith also is in the logging in phase.

My brother has it going on, but Tommy has helped him.

However, we will manage to do it anyway. As I said. This is a place where we can make mistakes, and not be judged, and if we don't know something. We will ask and figure it out. WE ARE LEARNING THINGS..

Did you ever think that was possible at our AGE? To be able to learn something?

Sorry JACK.. We know you and ALison are the youngest.. oh and Beth and Jen too!

Keith and me don't much mind being old. I know for me, all I have is my age, sometimes!


I don't know much about Blogging either, so I am not a lot of help when it comes to telling you how to function in this site. But we are all figuring it out. I will do my best to help and get us all logged on.

Then we can have a place to RANT and RAVE... And Do what ever!

We may even come up with some good ideas and thoughts, write a book, write a play, have out own reality show!

You just never know what is around the corner. You guys may even want to start your own BLOG.. And link to this one... And then we can all go back and forth with each others BLOGS.... Hay! I like looking down the road.

I know personally I feel to old to go out to bars and Coffee shops and hang out and share conversation! I have always like talking to you guys and I think we come up with some good views on the world. We also have nice way of expressing ourselves . WE ARE NOT SHY PEOPLE! (well not on the outside)

We can have our voice on line. Who know what could happen..

LOVE YA ALL
ROXIE

I know we ALL have THINGS to SAY! SO LETS SAY THEM...

This is the Thread with all the Supreme Court Choices
( Please Add Your NOMINEES)