SHARING MY THOUGHTS

October 02, 2008
As time changes my youth into these so called "mature years" I am becoming a little more tenderhearted and a little more sentimental. Some things do not bother me as much as they used to and some other things bother me more. May I ask that you humor this Grandfather for a few minutes while I share my thoughts?
People and their dogs. Now I personally attest that pets can wrap themselves around your heart. Used to be that I couldn't understand how someone could get so emotional about an animal. But I have to admit that as time has passed I have shed a few tears over some cats and dogs that have touched my heart. What I am still working through is having to listen to someone else's dog barking endlessly when I just want some peace and quiet. Back in my younger years I had a sure fire way to quiet any dog, but like I said, now I am a little more tenderhearted. Not much, but a little more.
People and their kids. I have had a few and just like pets they can wrap themselves around your heart, wallet and lifestyle. Used to be that kids were taught that they were loved and were also taught some manners. What I am still working through are kids who tell their parents what to do. Back in my younger years my parents had a sure fire way to provide me with proper guidance: I was taught to love my parents and if I didn't feel "the love" I was more than able to feel the error of back-talking. I am not talking about beating or neglecting a child, shoot, you'd treat a dog with more respect than some people treat their kids. (I'm probably sounding a little more tenderhearted here than I mean to.)
People and their driving. Yep, I am a people and I drive too but just because I can drive like a maniac doesn't mean I should. Sometimes you'll see me about town in my 4x4 pickup or on my Harley. Going back to raising kids for a minute, I believe in sharing. I may be old fashioned but I believe we need to respect other drivers, stay reasonably within the speed limit and share the road. Yes, you can go faster if you want to, but where is your self respect? If you want my lane, share with me your thoughts by using your turn signal or at least LOOK before you change lanes. If you leave enough room for me to pray before I crash into you I'll try really hard not to use some language that I wouldn't use on a dog or that Mom would wash my mouth out for using.
People and dying. We are all going to pass into a memory someday so let's leave this world a better place. I don't know how or when life will end for any of us. Hopefully I will see my grandchildren's children. Regardless, I want to go like my dear old grandmother who just died quietly as she slept with her dog sitting beside her. Not like the screaming passengers in her car.
Thanks for your time.

The Grimm Reaper Report (c) 02OCT2008
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