I wanted to start my blog by first giving everyone an idea of who I am and what I stand for. I'm single, in my late 40's, have raised four beautiful and intelligent girls, and have a gorgeous 3 year old granddaughter. I've worked hard all my life and haven't moved up the corporate ladder because, well, I don't want to. I like being an Indian, rather than a chief. I am not an ass-kisser, nor will I ever do something I feel is morally wrong to get ahead. I'm not the "boss" type, anyway. Taking on the responsibilities of being in charge is too much for me to wrap my head around. I have the greatest respect for those who can delegate well and keep a smooth-running business, but I ain't one of them!
Let me add, too, that despite the fact that I've worked hard all my life, I have nothing tangible to show for it. I've never made a lot of money and never could afford health insurance, whether my job offered it or not. Yes, I created some credit problems for myself when I was younger, but I think we all can say we've made our mistakes in life. As a result, though, I do not have, nor do I want, any credit cards and I do not use checks from my bank account. Everything is cash and carry. If I don't have the cash, I don't carry.
I live in a modest one-bedroom apartment with my pets and have my eldest daughter and granddaughter living with me after my daughter's marriage fell apart. It's tough at times, but I do like having them around despite the less than perfect living conditions. I work at an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center where I have the dubious job of observing the female clients as they provide a urine sample for analysis several times a week. I also help keep the office running smoothly after management is gone, and I attend misdemeanor court twice a week to be available to sign up potential clients for the many classes we offer, from drug treatment to shoplifting and driver improvement. I enjoy my job and have a whole new perspective on the struggles of drug addiction I never had before. It has truly opened my eyes.
I love animals and have a few of my own including two dogs, two bunnies, a sugar glider, and a hedgehog. They are a lot of work, but I love having them and they make my down days so much easier.
I am also a common sense kind of person. I have strong feelings about politics and religion but know how touchy those subjects can be for some people whose views are polar opposites of mine. Well, I'm tired of treading lightly as though I'm walking on eggshells when it comes to voicing my views and opinions, so as a result, I've created this blog. I want to discuss today's issues and sort through the political and religious issues that have brought this country, even the world, to the brink of insanity. I look forward to feedback from those who share my views and those who don't, but in a respectful way. If we can't have a respectful debate then we're surely doomed. I hope to open some eyes and show how one-sided some people's views are. Even those who generally agree with me may not agree with everything I say, and that's fine. Maybe I might change what I believe, too, with the right information. I will never claim to know everything and am open to learning new things. Knowledge is power.
In a nutshell, I am an atheist, I generally have moderate democratic views, yet believe in the right to bear arms, a very republican view. I believe in making laws based on what is fair and right for everyone, not a select few. Sometimes one's religious beliefs get in the way of that, and I feel it's time to bring it all out in the open. I am in no way bashing one's beliefs but trying to open everyone's eyes to the problems in this world created by extreme religion and extreme greed and the need for power.
So, hold on to your butts, I'm going to talk about some touchy things, but maybe we'll all learn something from it and learn that maybe, just maybe, minds need to change. Again, I welcome everyone's views, but I will not be resorting to name-calling or bashing others for their views, so I expect the same in return. We can respectfully agree and disagree. Welcome aboard!
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