New Year Musings

I do not understand people anymore. I read a caption from Twitchy that people were wishing death on former first lady Barbara Bush. Why? I do not remember this lady ever acting in any way other than as a true lady and proper wife. I do not remember her, unlike the dreadful Hillary Clinton, touting political beliefs out on anyone much less spewing hate on anyone. In fact, I do not think this lady has ever said anything remotely negative publicly. In private, I cannot speak of-- "George, pick up your dirty underwear!" -- I am sure she has threatened W a time or two. However, why would someone wish ill will on someone who they do not even know? I may not like Harry Reid, but if he or his wife were in the hospital I would not wish death to become them. How horrible.

I took my daughter over the holiday to see "12 Years a Slave". I have mixed reviews for that. There were far too many nude scenes-- which I understand is what took place, but do you have to show everything? I was trying to make a point to my child (I say that loosely, she's a teenager), but it is overshadowed by embarrassment on both our parts. I could see where the director wanted shots of symbolism in his picture to relay it in an artsy way-- I can appreciate that, but it was done in a way that was grandiose and not flattering. For instance, master accusing the slaves of bringing a poor crop on him therefore the shot prior is caterpillars eating up the cotton. This shot showed that he was just as uneducated as his slaves, just a different kind of ignorant. I also hate to say this, but the bulk of the south were not cruel slave owners. I would wager that the stories of horror- and they are terrible and horrific I will agree- but these are the exceptions, not the rule. Is slavery wrong? YES. No man/woman should ever be considered property. I could be wrong on this. However, from my family stories, I do not believe that I am.

Now, I was to take my LSAT's this weekend and I am furiously working toward delaying this. My entire office has taken up ill with the flu, and my son is sick now too. I feel it is an exceptional chance that I will as well fall ill before the weekend arrives and that is not a test to take on the whim. When I do take it, I want to be at my best. However, LSAC loves to drag their penny-loafers. So, we will indeed see what occurs.

I forgot to make my black eyed peas this year. Drat. Oh well. I did however bake some brie with honey and some french bread with my new kitchen love, the toaster. How ever did I get on before? Anywho-- I created this delectable finger food. I was shunned by my teenagers, but what do they really know anyway? brie, honey and a few dried cranberries.... YUM.  What is wrong with them anyways? Those are two apples that fell way far from the tree.

I have not made New Year's resolutions as I feel they are futile, however, I do resolve to be a better person, parent and servant in the future all in the glory of God. To him I praise for he has blessed me with so much. I do not give him credit for all that I have enough. We do seem to look at the glass half empty as a society so much. I aspire to be the glass half full persona. With that, I bid you adios. I pray your year more prosperous than the last.