Division…..

With fists in the air,
Words thrown by both sides,
Will this ever be resolved
When division spreads wide

Finger pointing goes on
Nothing ever gets done
When it’s a battle for who lost
Or a battle for who won

How about suggestions
Or actions we can take
Because our freedom is in peril —
Our very lives are at stake

Go With My Strengths…..

You know the saying ‘go with your strengths,’ right?  One of mine is ranting.  Yes, I can go on a tear & complain with the best of them.  I’ve tried to do the serenity thing –zen & meditation, and it worked for a while, but it wasn’t my nature.  Ultimately, I reverted back.

Don’t ask me why I’m mad 99% of the time – I can get pissed off if I drop a pencil.  Thank goodness my husband is quite well-balanced and tolerates my outbursts – sometimes with an eye roll – other times with an admonition to pipe down.

I’m a passionate person – perhaps the fiery half Italian in me.  I feel & experience things deeply.  Then you have my brother, who is the total opposite.  He measures his words & his emotions – perhaps the OTHER half – stiff upper lip of the Brits. 

It’s easier to just be yourself – those who don’t like it will move on.  Those that remain are worth getting to know a bit better…thanks to those who have stuck by me.