I probably need to post this in a few other places to remind/reinforce:
We swim in language as fish swim in the sea, not noticing the power that our words have
to manifest, to create and to destroy. – Mary Jo Asmus
Training Journal – 8/22/13:
Training Journal – 3/2/13:
Over the past few lunches, I’ve watched Alexandra Pelosi’s HBO documentary, “Citizen U.S.A: A 50-State Road Trip” [website].
Check it out if you can – it’s a great film that documents Pelosi’s “travels across the U.S. to attend naturalization ceremonies in all 50 states and meets brand-new citizens to find out why they chose America as their home.”
I’ll admit – I did get choked up a few times… It made me feel thankful and proud to be an American and was a great reminder of how much we take for granted as native-born citizens:
“Many people would wish to be an animal in the United States.”
– Hazeem Taee, Iraq
Preview:
[YouTube]
“…can we all get along?”
— Rodney King, 1992
sometimes this quote just pops into my mind…
Good post from the People Of The Second Chance website…
“On Saturday night Casey Anthony walked out of an Orange County Florida jail.
She had her lawyer Jose Baez by her side plus 2 officers carrying automatic weapons and dressed for combat.
Outside was a crowd of 1,000 onlookers who hurled curses at her. Many believed this “Tot Mom” killed her child because Caylee was cramping her party-girl lifestyle.
They waved signs that said “How Could This Angel (Caylee) Been Born From This Devil?” … ”
Continue reading at:
CASEY ANTHONY IS OUT OF PRISON. BUT YOURE NOT! | People of the Second Chance.
(from my afternoon Target run)
Maybe I’m just getting old, but for some reason it really bugs me when a 5 or 6 year old uses the word “hella” in a sentence…
…or, maybe it’s just me.
So yesterday, the People of the Second Chance posted the new Tiger Woods Nike ad on their website and asked for “one word” thoughts about it.
If you haven’t seen the ad, here it is:
To their question, I posted the following:
One word: Leverage
“We are not ashamed of our scars, wounds, or failures and leverage them as a source of strength and character development.” -POTSC “About Us” page.
I know this is a Nike ad, but Tiger had to somehow consent to it (in fact, he may have even asked his mom, since it involved his dad.) People feel he owes them some explanation – I don’t – but this is a way of furthering that conversation I guess. However it’s used, I still see this whole thing as something between him and his family. My only notice and consideration has been that of “but for the grace of God go I” (as a depraved & sinful man myself) and how can I use this to “leverage” or model grace to others who bring Tiger’s situation up.
OK, stay with me here.
I sit here typing this having just finished eating a nice meal, in my warm home, with a 2×4 sticking out of my eye partly blocking the view of both the keyboard and the monitor…
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So Facebook changed its Live Feed / News Feed / Status Updates (whatever the “official” name is) display, which has led to much uproar by users.
Groups are being formed…petitions signed, …
I drive by their Palo Alto office on my way home and did not note any protesters today. Though, one never knows whose lurking!
Anyway, quite honestly, I really didn’t notice the change too much, nor was I really bothered. My measly (though appreciated and loved) ~190 friends offer very little “clutter” and I really do enjoy reading my friend’s posts…
What’s bugged more was the whining and ranting…
So, as a public service, I’d like to offer a forum for the very few people who frequent my blog to air their Facebook rants.
Please, feel free to view the photo below as you type your rant in the comments field below – probably having just finished a meal, now sitting in your warm home, etc…
C’mon folks!
Just sayin’!
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(…dropping my stone and walking away now…)
(Sung to the theme from The Beverly Hillbillies)
Come and listen to a story, ‘bout a gal named Sue
Church volunteer – amateur singer, too
The crowds and the judges were doubtful of her skill
She reminded all you can’t prejudge – although we prob’ly will
(Forgive us, Lord. It’s sin. We know.)
AND
Come and listen to a story, ‘bout Carrie Prejean
Christian first, then model…beauty queen!
The crowds and the judges were sure of her skill
Till she showed integrity – now it’s all ill will
(I wonder Lord, would I have done the same? Hopefully, that is,
through the p’wer of Your Spirit!)
Wow…in the space of two weeks, two confident women – with differing public reactions.
So by now you’ve probably heard about Susan Boyle and her experience on the UK TV show Britain’s Got Talent – it’s all over YouTube and she’s even on Wikipedia! If you haven’t, you gotta get out more!
The obvious lesson here is how we judge by appearances – all of us. Whether we are willing to admit it or not, we do it. We know it’s wrong and unfair, but it’s a natural reaction…
In an interview with the Washington Post, Boyle said it all to well:
“Modern society is too quick to judge people on their appearances. … There is not much you can do about it; it is the way they think; it is the way they are. But maybe this could teach them a lesson, or set an example.”
That’s the obvious take away…I have two other observations:
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