Get on your board
Prepare for the ride
Relax and stand
Feel the glide
Don't crash too soon
Or be left behind
Take it to the shore
Ease in and slide
Monday, January 20, 2014
The Fosters
I have a lot of love. . . for people, things, entertainment, sports, and life. I say that first because, I'm about to talk about my selfishness. I don't have children, which is a good thing. I like that I only have to care about myself. That the consequences of my life mainly only affect me. Yes, that is a little selfish of me. Too often I have to tell people they need to make a choice - Be a parent or be selfish (for lack of a better description). Selfish choices can include choosing to be a drug addict, young 20-something, wife, girlfriend, streetwalker, and the like.
The difference between me and them is that I chose to be selfish, without having a child. My choice does not leave a child or group of children motherless or fatherless. If I had a child, there is no doubt that I would make the other choice. I would choose to be a parent. Parents are not perfect. They make mistakes, forget dates, and sometimes yell too loud. But they are there. They love, provide, care, and will do anything to protect their children.
Often how a person parents influences their children's later relational abilities or inabilities. The men I date or will date have already been raised by their parents. Hopefully. However, for the future daters of the world, please make the choice sooner rather than later. Either don't have children, give them up for adoption, or BE PARENTS. Thanks and much love from The Windy.
The difference between me and them is that I chose to be selfish, without having a child. My choice does not leave a child or group of children motherless or fatherless. If I had a child, there is no doubt that I would make the other choice. I would choose to be a parent. Parents are not perfect. They make mistakes, forget dates, and sometimes yell too loud. But they are there. They love, provide, care, and will do anything to protect their children.
Often how a person parents influences their children's later relational abilities or inabilities. The men I date or will date have already been raised by their parents. Hopefully. However, for the future daters of the world, please make the choice sooner rather than later. Either don't have children, give them up for adoption, or BE PARENTS. Thanks and much love from The Windy.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Pinky and the Brain
The wrong word
Spoken to the wrong person
Can hurt the most
The wrong look
At the wrong time
Can hurt the most
The little lie
At the worst time
Can hurt the most
The silent slight
In open space
Does hurt the most
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Without You
Finally
Finally passing
Finally moved
From the forefront
To a corner instead
Almost gone
But not quite
Watching and waiting
With minor fright
Without you
Finally passing
Finally moved
From the forefront
To a corner instead
Almost gone
But not quite
Watching and waiting
With minor fright
Without you
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Team Jacob
I did not watch the 2013 Miss America pageant. I happened to pass it on t.v. for a few minutes while channel surfing, however, it was not long enough to take in all the contestants. So when I first heard an Indian-American won, I (sarcastically) wondered if the winner was Native American or actually Indian-American. Turns out in this instance, she was actually of Indian (roots from the country India) descent. Cheers to Nina Davuluri!
What does that have to do with the price of tea in France? You ask. Well, all too often, I read or hear someone refer to an Indian or Indian-American when the person referred to is of Native American heritage. When I attempt to recommend a change in the reference, I have been told, well "you know what I'm talking about." No, actually, I don't. I don't know. If I hear Indian, I think of India. Is there two Indias? Why are we still perpetrating Christopher Columbus's mistake by using Indian to describe people who's heritage is native to America? And I recognize that many Native American created websites, articles, books, and what not also use the Indian reference. I am not saying the use is somehow insulting, in and of itself, but it seems archaic.
As for me, when referencing part of my heritage, I prefer Native American.
What does that have to do with the price of tea in France? You ask. Well, all too often, I read or hear someone refer to an Indian or Indian-American when the person referred to is of Native American heritage. When I attempt to recommend a change in the reference, I have been told, well "you know what I'm talking about." No, actually, I don't. I don't know. If I hear Indian, I think of India. Is there two Indias? Why are we still perpetrating Christopher Columbus's mistake by using Indian to describe people who's heritage is native to America? And I recognize that many Native American created websites, articles, books, and what not also use the Indian reference. I am not saying the use is somehow insulting, in and of itself, but it seems archaic.
As for me, when referencing part of my heritage, I prefer Native American.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Tears Always Win
Agape deep love
Tugging at my heart
Filling up my mind
Because we are apart
Close in distance
Distant in life
Something changed
Now pain and strife
Agape deep love
Pushing it away
Wall of shallow
With each new day
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Talking to the Moon
The Best Option I Don't Have
Quiet
Reserved
Understated
and Kind
A laugh that makes you smile
A smile that warms your heart
A heart that reflects love
A love that is
Quiet
Reserved
Understated
and Kind
A laugh that makes you smile
A smile that warms your heart
A heart that reflects love
A love that is
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