I have adopted the ability to read and investigate. Something that I have passed over for years. Prior to this pandemic, I read something and if it sounded reasonable, I accepted it. If it sounded stupid, I left it up to common sense (and I was usually right). If it REALLY sounded over the top, I simply passed it over as something the conservatives would say. Now, I have found that, by investigation I'm now able to fact check.........and it occupies my time.
I have discovered that after only 153 days this year we have had 233 mass shootings, I ask you and myself, what kind of society do we live in. It certainly isn't the kind, I grew up in. At first, I took it as a republican thing, but now I find it's more a immaturity thing since the act is deriving from people usually under the age of 18 using an assault type weapon. I believe most are children with parents, that don't care, don't know or just turn their heads. Parents of these young people, I would bet are Republican, minimal educated, and screamers for the second amendment , which, of cause most think they know about but apparently read and know little about the three words " to bare arms" . This amendment was adopted by our fore fathers to the constitution in 1791.............that alone should want people to THINK about the meaning. I'm willing to bet that those screamers of constitutional rights have no idea WHY IT was adopted, let along that our fore fathers could even begin to visualize , the weapons of the future. Even as I write this blog, mass shootings are taking place. Two that I have just heard about in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Now, the total number for this year has just been reported as 242. When will this stop! Why can't our politicians get there head out of their ass and get something done. I keep hearing that it's a mental thing, are Americans that more mentally deficient than people of other nations? Can this be the cause ..............or can it be our hate for one in other? I suggest, very strongly that people take a real concentrated look at the ballet this year and vote out all the politicians that refuse to act on the real cause. If we really feel that it's a mental thing, perhaps the conservatives should rethink why they cut that money from the budget and reinstate it. Sorry friends, to go on and on with this subject but I'm just very afraid of what the end result will be if it continues.
SPRINGTIME DECK
Spring has sprung
the grass has rise
wonder where the boidies is
IN THE MIDDLE OF MARGOT'S DECK GARDEN;
Once again I present Margot's little piece of heaven,.................our deck. Margot is not very happy with the late planting season, but I'm sure she will get over it as soon as the weather improves and she can see her little buds growing and glowing. These were planted about 2 weeks ago but it has been a very raining month with little sunshine to really speak about.
Shorts , t-shirt, sandals. There's just something with sunshine and warmth that brings out the good in people. Seems to make people more cheerful. Don't know exactly what it is. Me, personally, spending 20 minutes in warm sunshine either makes me very mellow and makes me urge for nappy time or it gives me that old..................spring time romantic feeling that I recall from a much earlier time of my life. At any rate, I need sun to beat into these old bones. Then, of course, I ask myself, what the hell am I doing in Seattle?????? a city know for people that carry an umbrella, where ever they go, just in case of a little sprinkle. On my first arrival, it was for the friendliness of the people, and the beautiful , well groomed areas of outdoors. Less and less of that is now in place...............but for me, I am totally hooked onto those areas I still feel safe in. Outside of those areas, I know longer visit or spend time. I once was very compassionate for the homeless, now it's at the point where my compassion has disappeared and can hardly tolerate where we are as a society. Our elected officials, have tried many different ways of handling these situations, however, I see no real improvement, so I have basically resolved to live out the rest of my time, in the best way for me and my family.
Anyway, enough complaining for the day, Think I'll have a cup of coffee and relax on my deck..............until dinner time.
See you all soon.
Vito
