Posted by Sylvia_FL on 12/23/07 7:43am Msg #227471
Good Morning - Sunday:)
Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 12/23/07 8:12am Msg #227472
The Older I'm Getting...
...the more I appreciate the music of Elvis. I can't say I was a big fan of his when he was in his prime, but Elvis really was the "King".
Reply by Linda Juenger on 12/23/07 9:29am Msg #227474
Re: The Older I'm Getting...
I agree Dennis. I wasn't a big fan either, but his voice IS really unique. We happened to be in Memphis one August seeing the Titanic display not realizing that the place would be jam packed with all kinds of Elvis's for the anniversary of his death. Fat, skinny, short, tall, white, black, asian, indian and everything in between. My kids were in 3rd & 4th grade at the time and they had no idea who Elvis was until that week-end. We went to Graceland and we were just amazed at how the people cry at his tomb. Some women were just in hysterics. It was an experience for sure.
Reply by Stuart Posner on 12/23/07 10:08am Msg #227476
amazed at how the people cry at his tomb. Some women were...
just in hysterics. I never cared for his music and his life was nothing to be proud of. He died a fat bloated drug user. People refer to him as "The KING"...and worship him almost as a G-d.
This is a prime example of how our society has deteriorated into 'idol worship' We no longer have any "heroes" in the public area like before (i.e. generals, politicians, philanthropists etc) but can't wait to hear the national news programs and their "Daily Brittany update". Now her sister (16 and the victim of statutory RAPE (any news on whether the BOY is going to be charged with statutory RAPE of a minor.....last time I checked it was a criminal offense.) Yes, I'm happy she is keeping the baby (it's the only innocent thing in this). But WHY are we holding her up as someone to be "Proud" of. The People at Nick at Nite haven't made the 'right choice' and fired her off the program yet and probably wont.
During the "olden days" (50s and 60s)...unmarried girls with babies being born out of wedlock were NOT held up as role models, but were subjected to SHAME and shunning from society. The girl was taken out of school, sent 'away' until the baby was born, and was not HONORED as doing something wonderful, but as having done something SHAMEFUL.
"Come back SHAME" (remember Alan Ladd movie?)....While it is wrong to punish ONLY the girl and not the boy in this manner, we should NOT make this a situation to be PROUD of. We should NOT have nurseries in the schools for the baby so Mom can continue school during the day. (That's what Moms, Grandmas and...if need be...the state is for).
Let's stop WORSHIPING the wrong thing in this society and start looking up to the RIGHT things....Parents, Pastors, Military members, Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters...
If we DON'T....then the wacky people of the world will continue to HATE the USA and find reasons to harm us.
Of course this is just my opinion from an old man....but it is MY opinion. Have a Blessed Christmas, Happy Festivus, a joyous New Year (Don't drink and drive)...and see you all next year. G-d Bless
"Doc"
Reply by ZeeCA on 12/23/07 10:57am Msg #227478
stuart: how SEXIST? moms, grandmas? so the dad and grandp
as are NOT to take responsibility? and the girl is shamed and the boy denies anything and his life goes on and hers is supposed to stop because SHE got pg? he was as responsible and if she is not allowed to get an education cuz she is pg than what should his reprisal be?
JMO
Reply by Signing_Doc on 12/23/07 12:57pm Msg #227489
a quote from my 'rant': While it is wrong to punish ONLY the
girl and not the boy in this manner, we should NOT make this a situation to be PROUD of...notice I didn't let the boy off the hook. As I stated in the missive (if you have read the WHOLE thing), the boy should be charged with statutory rape...held financially responsible for the child...and be as shamed as the girl. However, let's be realistic here. If the Boy wants her to keep the baby and she wants to kill it, he has no say in the matter because it's HER baby and not HIS. However, if she keeps the child, then he IS responsible for the care and upkeep (financially AND parentally) of the child as well. Oh No, the boy is NOT off the hook...but let's remember.....unless it's rape....SHE is utimately responsible since SHE is the one who gets pg (as some of you state).
Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 12/23/07 1:21pm Msg #227490
Based on Where This Thread is Going...
...should we continue our discourse on "Just Politics" or "Leisure"? I can see both the political & the leisure side of this issue.
Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 12/23/07 12:42pm Msg #227488
Elvis isn't King in My Life...
...as my reference to royalty was only that he was the king of rock 'n' roll. I'd also agree with your assessment of his lifestyle & he's not one to be emulated as a role model for our youth. There's a whole passle of singers I don't agree with when it comes to that issue.
Merry Christmas, Doc!
Reply by BrendaTx on 12/23/07 1:26pm Msg #227491
Re: amazed at how the people cry at his tomb. Some women were...
**Nick at Nite haven't made the 'right choice' and fired her off the program yet and probably wont. **
Nope...I figure there is a new reality show queen in the making. She'll be exploited for sure.
FWIW to Zee...to the amazement of most of our peers, my brother-in-law stayed home to take care of new granddaughter during weeks 8 and 9 after her mom's and grandmother's vaca/leave had run out and she wasn't old enough for daycare. You betcha Grandpa did his time, too!
My oldest stepson is poised ready at the moment to take full-time care of Baby #2 when he/she arrives (any minute now!) for at least a year at home. He runs his business from the house and Mommy goes back to work. We are waiting for the new arrival...still don't know what we've got yet.
The point of those comments is that while it's currently still not the norm for dads and grandpas to step in they do...and do a darn good job of it, too. I'm bragging a little. My dad was not a nurturing fool back in the day, but I guarantee you that the winds have changed in my family. The men are just as handy as the women.
My latest grandbaby won't go to daycare until he/she is too old to sleep while daddy programs websites and backpack along to short business meetings. My son has developed a very good business (http://texnetsol.com) while being a stay at home dad.
I think people are so in awe of him --a 6'5" hulk-- carrying around a little baby that it helps his business rather than hurts it.
Reply by ZeeCA on 12/23/07 2:01pm Msg #227492
Brenda/TX... and this is how in MO life should be .. It does
not matter if mommy or daddy or grandma/pa. The area I am from there are quite a few men that are the stay at home parent ............ I know it is not the 'norm' across the US
congrats on the new baby!
Reply by Sylvia_FL on 12/23/07 11:18am Msg #227481
Re: The Older I'm Getting...
Think of all the women who cried over Rudolph Valentino - I believe some even committed suicide.
Reply by ZeeCA on 12/23/07 11:22am Msg #227483
rudolph who????????????????
j/k...........
way before my time......
Reply by Sylvia_FL on 12/23/07 2:20pm Msg #227495
Re: rudolph who????????????????
Way before my time too Zee
BUT I have some silent vidoes that I like to watch now and then.
Reply by BrendaTx on 12/23/07 2:55pm Msg #227498
Re: rudolph who????????????????
**BUT I have some silent vidoes that I like to watch now and then.**
Sylvia, the little devil on my shoulder pops the question into my mind... "Wonder WTH for????"
LOL
Reply by Sylvia_FL on 12/23/07 3:17pm Msg #227499
Re: rudolph who????????????????
LOL Brenda.
Have you ever watched "Wings". It was the only movie to ever win an Academy Award for Best Production and the only movie to win an Academy Award for Engineering Effects.
That silent movie got me hooked on the silents. The only problem is you really have to watch them - no running into the kitchen to put the kettle on as you can't hear what is happening like todays movies.
Bruce's grandmother used to play the organ at the theater for silent movies.
Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 12/23/07 12:37pm Msg #227487
I'm Certainly Not into the Worship of Elvis...
...as some appear to be. He was just one good singer.
Reply by Maureen_nh on 12/23/07 2:01pm Msg #227493
Sylvia ...Help...
I think you need to come up with "We need a little Christmas" NOW Some of these postings the last few days have me shaking my head.
Reply by BrendaTx on 12/23/07 2:16pm Msg #227494
Re: Sylvia ...Help...Hey Maureen, How's Pooh?
Let's take this thread down to the dogs.
Reply by Maureen_nh on 12/23/07 4:55pm Msg #227502
Re: Sylvia ...Help...Hey Maureen, How's Pooh?
Pooh is, like myself, getting a little older and slower but no one bothers me or my car when she is on duty. And Notary Dog is doing well I hope.
Reply by BrendaTx on 12/23/07 7:21pm Msg #227508
Re: Sylvia ...Help...Hey Maureen, How's Pooh?
Notary Dog is fine, too. She's got Foxy (aka Corporal Fahd-ii) in her command now and between the two of them, things are a lot more orderly where safety is concerned. Thanks for asking.
Reply by Sylvia_FL on 12/23/07 2:22pm Msg #227496
Re: Sylvia ...Help...
I know - I can't believe me posting this particular video would arouse such a discussion.
Reply by Demore on 12/23/07 3:36pm Msg #227500
Re: Good Morning - Sunday:) God Morning!!!
Wow!
His enthusiastic voice did shake many people’s moods. I enjoy very much Elvis’ personality on stage because his songs suggest love. Elvis occupied others with his sensational popular musical work.
