Karen’s Opinion

On Saturday evening, hubby and I watched the movie, Food, Inc. I was afraid to watch it and my fears were fulfilled. I saw cows standing in their own poop and chickens so heavy that their legs would not support their bodies. In an effort to produce the most product for the least amount of money, producers are forcing farmers to use methods that are not healthy for animals. I wonder if the product we eat is full of chemicals that are causing all the cases of autism we see today.

I am only one person but I plan on buying more organic vegetables and free range meat.

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As a young mother, I often questioned my purpose on earth. Overwhelming demands of my time stressed me to wonder what on earth I was doing. Now that my kids are grown, I feel somewhat confident, because my kids tell me I was a great mom. During that stressful time, I found that when I did something for myself, I felt better about my situation as a whole. I found time to take interior design courses that not only helped me in our business but made me feel like an adult with purpose.

Thirty years later, it seems easier to get an education or even take courses towards an Online degree. There are so many subjects to study that most anyone can find something of interest. Just think what a good example is set when your children see you reading and studying. They see that a mind is valuable and will want to set their own goals as high as you have.

A great example of schools that go out of their way to make education possible for everyone is Ashworth College. They offer the flexibility of studying at home while you care for your kids. They are affordable and offer payment plans. They offer more than 100+ nationally accredited career diplomas. That means they have something for you!

My flower gardens are blooming as if it were August. That is when they usually get full and looks their best. We had so much rain in June that they are a month ahead of schedule. It would be alright to have them in full bloom now if not for the fact that some of them think it is fall. They are already drying up and going to seed. It is so sad. I cut down the dried stalks and was happy to see that this late bloomer is looking very pretty. It is called gray feather.

When I was using the restroom at the sporting goods store on Saturday, (I know, I know, I shouldn’t read the wall graffiti), I saw a message that is poignant. It said something like, don’t just dream about something, do something. Don’t say you are too old to do something. How old will you be five years from now when you look back and say, gee, I wish I’d become a nurse or whatever it is that is your dream? The wall graffiti was referring to running a marathon. Many of us think about running a marathon but never take that first step.

I happened upon a person who knew at a young age that they were going to be a worldwide traveler. It was in his blood. He did not know, at that age, how traveling would become his passion. He has been to many counties and sees each place to its fullest. He gets the training to scuba dive in the ocean, trains to climb the mountain and experiences the majestic scenery our world has to offer. Now, this world traveler, Ryan Kannett, is looking forward to a trip to New Zealand to see what it offers to satisfy his need for adventure.

That is what I am talking about. When I was in my twenties, I felt as if I had all the time in the world. Now, I am reaching fifty-five and I don’t want to look back with regrets. Life is too short so get out there and go for your dream.

Main Entry: pac·i·fist
Pronunciation: \?pa-s?-fist\
Variant(s): or pac·i·fis·tic \?pa-s?-?fis-tik\
Function: adjective
Date: 1908

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of pacifism or pacifists
2 : strongly and actively opposed to conflict and especially war

— pac·i·fis·ti·cal·ly \?pa-s?-?fis-ti-k(?-)l?\ adverb

I had to be a bully on Saturday. I am a pacifist. One who opposes conflict. I go with the flow, most generally. I made up my mind that my husband was going to buy some new clothes whether he liked it or not. We have a wedding to attend and he cannot fit into his pants. He has had those pants for ten years. It is time for new ones anyway! So, I pushed and he relented. He now has a new sport coat, shirt, tie, slacks and a pair of casual shorts. Oh, and the most amazing thing, he bought new tennis shoes that aren’t all white. He is stylin’. I am worn out.

PS the shorts and tennis shoes are not for the wedding