Yesterday I attended a meeting with our local 'Occupy' movement. It's alive and well and under new management -- a good thing. Somehow my name fell through the cracks but I was welcomed warmly. One of the chairpersons, after I offered an observation, said, "I want you on my committee! I like your ideas!" I was, of course, flattered. Then again, I have been involved with many different volunteer, social and political groups over the years and I'd like to think that I learned something from my experiences and can contribute to it's success. I think that I'm going to enjoy this -- it's a diverse group and us elders are well-represented. I have a feeling I'm gonna be a busy old gal.
With all the insanity in the news, I thought some comic relief might be a good idea. I think y'all know what I think about Rush's latest idiocy/ignorance/baloney (I'm being kind) so we won't go there. Here is some wit and wisdom from my inbox:
* I love Martin Bashir. I could listen to his voice and logical observations for hours. Here he is quoting the late, great C.S. Lewis (another of my favorites) for good thinking on being a Christian. It's definitely food for thought. And if y'all are wondering about Mr. Bashir's faith, he calls himself a committed Christian and I have no reason to doubt him given his sane views on the world.
* Here's a pertinent question:
* And Van Jones offers an excellent statement that really lays it on the line. I couldn't agree with him more.
* Here's the best quote around on birth control:
And last, but certainly never least, here's 1:38 minutes of sanity from Bill Maher:
Hope y'all are having a great day!!!!!!
Happy Blogging!!!!!!
Kay
And think, Tuesday's only the beginnng of it. It's going to be a long summer.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is!!!! Sigh!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteI really loved what Martin had to say! Van Jones is so awesome, he has an awesome way with words. And Bill Maher is so awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat's why I included them.
Deleteyou always have the best videos and links and quotes
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled that you'll be such a central part of your Occupy Group, it'll be good for you and great for them
Awwww thanks -- I get good newsletters and pass on the things I thik/hope y'all will like.
DeleteDon't know how central I'll be -- I'm just glad to help!
I like Martin Bashir also. These are all great Kay!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!! Isn't he brilliant? I have great sources!!!
DeleteThanks Kay.. Have a grat week
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great signs and videos, Kay. Hope all goes well for you!
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We are definitely on the same wavelength with all these video and commentator choices, Kay. I'm glad you've found someone simpatico in the Occupy movement. Busy is good, as is doing whatever you can to effect change in whatever way you can. Crossing my fingers that all goes well for you tomorrow! I know we'll all be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteGreat, fun post, Kay; you've cheered me up! Now, how 'bout you, dearie? You hanging in?
ReplyDeleteLove the videos that you selected. They really say it all. Thanks for posting them. Just great!!!
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