I really didn't plan on an entry tonite. I did two entrys the past few days but they were devoured by good ole AOL. I think it was because I tried to put in a Youtube video and when I went back, my entry was gone. I just watched a program on ABC about kids and Turretts Syndrome. What a sad situation for some families. I have worked with handicapped kids for many years, and I have seen a few with Turrettes. Many, many years ago, I worked at Childrens Seashore House in Atlantic City and thats where I first was introduced to this disease. It is devastating for the whole family. I have talked about my grandson Nick who has Apraxia, and that is hard enough for all of us. But we have a lot to be thankful for.....it could be so much worse.
Well, the 11 o'clock news is on and its the same old thing. We get the Philadelphia stations and it is just a barrage every night of how many murders and robberies they had last night and today. Did you ever think that just by having the news on at the end of the day, how many body bags the kids see? One of the main stories tonite is of a man who stabbed his dog with a sword because he was under a lot of family stress. OK!!!! hopefully he will get his someday.
It has been beautiful here the last few days. I sat out on the deck for awhile today. Everyone says that it's too hot but I enjoy the hot weather. I try to enjoy all the temps. Sheesh, when its cold they complain and when its hot they complain. It IS supposed to go in to the 90's starting tomorrow. By Friday, 95.
I have been reading a book called Water for Elephants.
Its pretty good. For some reason, I have a weakness for elephant stories. I read one a few years back called Modoc. I think its because I feel bad for elephants. So many are mistreated in the circus. I won't go to a circus because of the elephants. And thats kind of a shame because the kids have missed the circus because I refuse to take them. There is an elephant sanctuary in Tennessee. Joyce of My Extremely Simple Life told me about that a long time ago and I have read all the stories on their website. Very interesting and sad too when theelephants die.
Hi Marlene. I prefer to watch the news in the morning rather than at night just because of all the bad things. It's hard enough to get a good night's sleep without all that running in our heads, eh? I love summer but I do hate winter when it's freezing cold. Catch you later:).......alice
ReplyDeleteI live right outside Philadelphia and get the same depressing news, that is why I do not watch it at night. I can read a J. Patterson book and get all the blood, guts, and gore I want.
ReplyDeleteNick is a cutie! My son, Scott, and some of my students, have similar issues. It's a challenge but well worth it given the reward when communication is made.
Karen
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I knew that show was going to be on, but I couldn't watch it. Enjoy your day today, yes, it's gonna be a hot one!
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I love elephants me, I call them the gentle giants coz that's what they are. That's so sad about the dog being stabbed by it's owner. Like you said I hope he gets what's coming to him grrrrrrrrrr
ReplyDeleteJenny
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I share your feelings for elephants and find I have a special place in my heart reserved for them, for the very reasons you cite. I catch the Philly news once in a while but I didn't hear about that wretched "man" who stabbed his dog...he will get his one day, hopefully two-fold.
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