Rah Times

My heart’s desire would be to freely express myself. It would not be suitable, however, if I did that. Likewise, it would not be wise for me to question everyone’s actions or motives. Why is it that I hold back sometimes? After all, do I not live in a country where one of the amendments rights is Freedom of Speech? Well, I do because the explanations I may be given might cause me more harm than satisfy my curiosity. There are times I do not ask because my question may be viewed as surprising. Other times, it could be inappropriate, or I was not in a place where that seem possible. I know that a person’s action is not always meant to harm another person. Nonetheless, it can, and in those instances, I want to inquire as to why one would want to behave that way? Whatever the reason, I wonder if it ever occurred to the offender that their behavior caused damage to another. I have had to face moments like this with my own children, spouse and parents. I have heard answers ranging from, “I

 It is my position that it is a wife's responsibility to support her husband. I very rarely say much about mine and I deliberately choose to do that. When we were first married I respected him. Then because of a series of incidents I began not to. At the moment, I refrained from writing details about my marriage because I never wanted to ever dishonor him. I often contemplate that proverb that says a wise woman builds her home but a foolish one tears it apart. So in the past I chose to only speak of his positive aspects. I know I can sometimes be overly sensitive and I know that we both are a product of our up-bringing. I was raised in a super conservative home. There were some things we would not publicly do and to date I am very aware of those things. My husband and I attended a fundraiser yesterday. There were several buffet stations and as we got up to go get our food we went to different stations. I took a quick peek at the food that was laid out. It was a brunch and ther

Everyday I awake, another challenge or issue presents itself. Today I learned of yet another dilemma after I accompanied my son to the County Commissioner’s court. He went there in order to finish his communication badge; as a part of this Eagle Scout requirement he needed to document the proceedings, agenda and outcome of the proposed discussion. Interestingly enough, I was not the only citizen from my neighborhood in attendance. Others were there to voice their opinion on Article 19 section A. This was a proposed study for a toll bridge that would link our neighborhood to down town. Apparently my neighbors fear that this would cause pollution and change the feel and look of their property, and bring crime to our area. The commissioner that was representing our city council stated in the proceeding that this would ease up congestion on the main road that most people currently use. Another council member claimed that it would have the opposite effect on pollution and the air quali