What say you?

Contrary to my title line, I'm not really looking for feedback on this ... Or maybe I am.. I don't know ... but here's the "thing":



Listening to the radio on the way to work today and the subject comes up about the Michael Vick -dog fighting- story.

So the guy on the radio goes on to say that while he does not agree with the idea and that he does whole-heartedly feel bad for the dogs etc; he just doesn't understand why people (community, society) put so much stock into the fight for animals etc.. and raising money, and are so concerned about animals, when we have so many homeless people in the country.

Well, my feeling with that is that the animals are, for lack of a better word, HELPLESS. It's my opinion, and I stress that word, OPINION, that people who are homeless have or had a choice.
How can this guy even compare the two?? It's not the same thing by any stretch of the imagination. It's just not.

I've gone to the city with my sister for lunch a few times, and each time, I see this woman sitting on the streets with a sign asking for money because she's homeless, and every time I see her, there is a big beautiful dog with her, just panting away in the heat, with a bowl of water next to it. My first thought, the very first time and each time thereafter, is that I'm going to take that dog home with me and take care of it~ Some might deem that odd that I would take in the dog before the woman - but I know, who, out of the two of them made that choice. If that dog could speak, I imagine he'd say that he's sick of sitting in the hot sun with her day after day, begging for money, with some sob story about how she got there and why she can't get a break.

It's just so frustrating!

Our trip .....

Although it was short, I think it's safe to say that we had a nice little trip. We headed down to Ocean City on Friday afternoon around 2. Of course; Jeff was in a tizzy because I had not even packed by the time he got home from work. And yes; I had the whole morning to do it! Why sweat the small stuff right?? So anyway, we headed out and got there about dinner time, if I remember correctly. Got a little settled and we ended up at a place in Somers Point called The Inlet. This place was great! I'm a big fan of places that offer deck-dining. This place was really nice.. we were on the water so it was a beautiful setting. The food was excellent and presentation was a big thing for them! I really enjoyed myself; I think we all did. If you know the area and you're looking for a nice place to have a light bite and some cocktails (or soft drinks) .. I really recommend this place. They do have a website - but it's down right now. Or it says "under construction" ... So I'll post it anyway and maybe you can check it out at a later date. If you want a nicer, fuller meal; they also have an inside dining area and an upper deck where the menu has a fuller array of fare on it. There's a dock-side ramp that most people pull up to and can walk right up to the restaurant so it was nice to see all the boats/yachts. This one yacht pulled up and docked - It was a Pershing 50 or something like that. There were people standing at the railing drooling over this thing!! I mean, it was nice, for sure but I'm sure I've seen bigger. LOL - Now I'm on a mission to find it on the net and see how much it goes for!


We headed to AC the next morning and tried our hand at different slots and the money wheel. I really like that, but I tend to get a little over zealous and can't seem to walk away.. I'm one of theose "just one more time" people. We spent a good portion of our day in Atlantic City - topping it off with lunch at the ever famous "Irish Pub". It was nice and greasy! Typical bar food I guess. Jeff got a couple of T-Shirts from there. Walked the boards a little, walked past the game/ride pier and took in some of the sites.. (some good - some bad - some really bad)

Then after leaving AC we decided to stop at the campground where my cousin and her family stay for the season - We were there til 10 so that kinda had me irritated because I really wanted to be home no later than 7 p.m. since I work at 8 a.m. on Sundays and had some things I wanted to do at the house before settling in for the night.

SO all in all, it was a nice time.

http://www.inletrestaurantnj.com/
http://www.theirishpub.com/

Sweet Escape....

Jeff and I decided to get away for a night -- so we're headed to Ocean City (NJ) this afternoon.
Luckily, he was able to take a half day at work and we should be able to get on the road around 2. It takes us about 45 mins to get there.
If I can get my butt in the shower, pack a bag, and straighten a little before he gets here.
Men are so low maintenance! Well, I know there are a few exceptions, but for the most part, they really are.
We were going to head to Atlantic City at first, but as always, with us, plans have changed!
I think we'll have a nice weekend -- too bad that I didn't take off on Sunday too..
We'll have to settle for a good part of Friday and all of Saturday.
I don't do the beach - for a couple reasons.. No way am I getting into a bathing suit, no way can I find a bathing suit this late in the summer, and no way am I going into that water! Ewwww!!
My sisters love it - I just can't do it.. My feet getting in there is one thing and MAYBE some of my legs - but to dip my whole body in there???? Not happening, my friend!
Well, we need the night to get away for a little while -- Just a change of scenery I guess...
and I hope it turns out to be really nice for us.


Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

bleh ...

Well today seemed to be an ok day.. Went to work - had a busy day which means I had no idle time.. Which I just so happen to love!

Towards the end of the day though; I started to get really down. I'm usually not like that at all.. but for some reason I felt like a hectic week was just unraveling and in turn, so was I!

I guess it really sparked it when I started thinking about my sister.. who is going through a really hard time right now.. I am the kind of person who tends to get more upset when someone I love is hurting... more upset than I would if it were me.

I just hate the things that she's dealing with and the emotions that she's going through. It's not something that I ever wanted for her.. or I should say that I ever wanted her to have to face.
Her happiness is very important to me - and I feel like I can't assure that. Divorce is hard to begin with, but even moreso when there are innocent children involved. So many feelings are flying around and you just never know if you're coming or going.. Talk about tough. What a mess. I know that we don't live in a perfect world and things are not always going to be all roses and rainbows ..but I just could really live without all the pain and heartache that those around me seem to face so regularly.

Well, I know all I need to do is pray and ask God to guide all whom are involved in this -
I can't wave a wand and make it all disappear ...

God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.