Without...

Without any wrong,
There could be no right.
Without any bad,
There could be no good.
Without any sorrow,
There could be no joy.
Without any poverty,
There could be no wealth.
Without any hearts,
There could be no kindness.
Without any feeling,
There could be no INDIVIDUALS.

Death by Her Design

Forced by her mother to give up her “American Dream” of becoming an actress, Curly’s wife lived on a ranch. With working men all around her, she battled with attention issues constantly. Lennie and George went to work on the ranch giving her some hope for entertainment. In the novel of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, a friendship is ended by the death of Curly’s wife. Curly’s wife constantly sought attention in childlike ways usually causing her greater pain in the end.
Curly’s wife used her trashy appearance as a way to draw men’s attention to her. As the men sat in the bunkhouse after a long day’s work, Curly’s wife came into the barn the men “[swung] their heads towards the door”. She used her female presence in a room full of men to get the attention she desired similar to a child crying if he doesn’t get what he wants. Although in present day she would be an average woman, she used makeup and suggestiveness to draw unnecessary attention to herself.
Although her trashy appearance was enough to turn heads, her wanton behavior also raised eyebrows. Being on the ranch full of men, it’s not hard to see who her target was. She had “no call for foolin’ around with other guys causing trouble.” Unlike a normal ranch wife who stayed in the house cooking and cleaning, Curly’s wife placed herself in places that weren’t appropriate to bring attention to herself and divert it away from the horses and cattle. She had no limits and used whatever she could, including her femininity, to draw attention to herself much like dangling candy in front of a child.
Appearing trashy and wanton, she tried to cover up her loneliness. Curly’s wife flared up “ sure I gotta husband,swell guy ain't he spends all his time saying what he gonna do to the guys he don’t like” She aspired for human companionship. She could have been very social, but she used her own regret of not being an actress as an excuse for her behavior. She often provoked unnecessary arguments with Curley, so the spotlight could be on her. “No one will talk to [her]” gave her an even better reason to seek attention in the ways she did. All she wanted was to be cared for and enjoy simple companionship.
Curly’s wife’s sleazy appearance and actions were the ways she thought she had to express herself to get the attention she desired. It was really a cover up for the loneliness that overwhelmed her. In the novel the author portrays Curly’s wife’s “American Dream” as being an actress, but it was really a cover up for her real dream which was simple happiness. There came a day when her overbearing need for companionship would be too much and cause an end to her life. She died never fully reaching her true “American Dream”.

There's No Place Like Grandma's

The cows leisurely wander through the golden hayfields munching on their cud. Horses amble through the pasture. The sun rises over the pond. A fish splashes, sending ripples through the glasslike water. The sun shines into the windows of the farmhouse sitting at the end of the gravel road. The rooster cockles. Inside, pancakes sizzle on the flat top as children lazily rub their eyes while hovering around the kitchen table. The soft humming of country music can be heard through the little ones' murmuring morning inquiries. A drop of syrup lazily rolls down the side of the bottle; butter melts into a puddle at the end of the knife. Silverware clanks against now empty plates. Slothly, the man slides on his rugged boots, then places his tattered hat on his now graying head. Slowly getting up he places a kiss on his wife’s leathery check. He exists the aged house, leaving the hiss of the screen door in his wake. Through the delicate walls, he hears the children’s shrieks of amusement. Cranking his tractor while smiling contently to himself, he chugs into the hayfield. He thinks to himself, there couldn’t be a better place to live, and life couldn’t be sweeter.

Will It Be Remembered?

As the 10th anniversery of 9/11 approached and passed, you couldn't turn on the TV without hearing or seeing something about this historic event. In 20 years, 30 years or 50 years will this still be true on 9/11. I don't think the impact will be the same. Although George Bush said " No one will ever forget the day", younger generations don't even understand what happpened. As the people who were directly impacted by the situation fade away, so will the event in people's minds. As years go on, eventualy it will just become another date in the history books.

I AM

I am nonsensical and dependable.
I wonder, do they sell blocked ice?
I hear the whispers of my past.
I see the finish line of my future.
I want to find true love (with a cowboy).
I am nonsensical and dependable.

I pretend to be fearless.
I feel the burden of uncertainty.
I touch the lives of others.
I worry about things I can’t control.
I cry when I hear the song “Love You Through It.”
I am nonsensical and dependable.

I understand practice makes perfect.
I say commercials are never to be watched or heard.
I dream of life without pain.
I try to be a positive role model.
I hope I’m able to grow old.
I am nonsensical and dependable.

Mockingbrids Today

While reading the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee I began to ponder an interesting question. Has racism gotten worse, gotten better or stayed the same over the years?

It is true that it is illegal to own other people, so there are no more slaves. In that respect racism has gotten better. People are no longer prohibited from eating anywhere they want, attending any event, or going to school based on their skin color. So yes racism has improved.

That doesn’t mean that racism is totally gone. For example, in the workplace there are still many people discriminated against because of the color of their skin. There are still many cases in society where it has been argued in courts that a white got the job over a black when the black person was more highly qualified. Reports often occur in the news in which non Caucasian people are targeted in crimes just because of their skin color, like Tom Robinson in the story. Our country did elect a black President which shows racism is not as prevalent as in the past. Considering it took two hundred years to reach that point, it will probably take a few hundred more for racism to be nonexistent.

Although racism in this century includes more than just white and black, I don’t think anyone would argue that racism has not improved. I believe everyone would also agree that there is still work to be done.

Book: To Kill A Mockingbird

Why Can't We All Just Get Along??

One day while driving around town an old song came on the radio called “Why Can’t We All Just Get A Long Neck” and it made me think. I don’t think I’ll see the day when everyone in the world will get along, but there are some groups who should make the extra effort.

Republicans and Democrats have been in a constant fuss since the creation of either party. It especially shows up now when they are trying to compromise to keep the government from shutting down. I think they have a duty to compromise, so bills will be passed into laws. Politicians getting along would save time and money.

There always seems to be a disagreement between families-- some funny and some serious, from your Aunt Sally hating your cousin Bob for decades because one time when they were 12 he got the wish bone and it was her turn to the Capulet and Montuges fighting for centuries for no apparent reason. Apparently fighting families are such an entertaining subject that you can find it on almost every TV channel these days. The intelligent thing in my opinion would be for families to agree to disagree on many subjects, it would save death glares at the Thanksgiving table and disagreeing families would most likely be friends. Family members will always have disagreements in my opinion, but family is another group that has an obligation to make an effort to get along.
Sometimes fighting is a good thing when it is for
a good cause, but other times it just gets in the way of the common goal. Life would be so much easier if we could all just get along.

Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ-5qYmdyWk

Talk, Text ... Tumor?

The word invention usually provokes thoughts of ingenuity, resourcefulness, or progress. But are there inventions that do more harm than good? Could this include the invention that most of us don’t think we could live without – cellphones? Despite heated discussions with my dad regarding the risk of cancer associated with cell phones, I believe that cellphones are a great invention and worth the risk.

My father has gone on and on for years about the reports linking cell phones to brain tumors. He insists we use speakerphone all the time. An article I saw while cruising on Google one day concerning the topic naturally caught my attention. It seems my dad was partially correct. Cellphones are listed as a carcinogenic hazard; under the same category as gasoline exhaust, lead, and chloroform. When I made this point to my dad he said, “Well I don’t go around all day with those things held up to my head do you?” Strike one, back to the research, still bound to prove my point. As I read on I did find that the World Health Organization has issued a warning the people should take cautions with their cell phones even though experts agree there is no direct link between phones and cancer. My dad and I finally reached an agreement about cell phone use. I use speakerphone when it is appropriate and text as much as possible. That sure beats walking around Wal-Mart with my friends yelling into the speakerphone when he calls.

Despite the potential risk, I think cellphones are a great invention and have helped many people over the years. When people have car trouble, the help they need is just a call away. Parents are able to check on their children and have peace of mind.

Perhaps cellphones are like most things in life. They need to be used with common sense and as the old saying goes—whatever you do, do it in moderation.

Article: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20067593-266.html

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