No Resolutions for the New Year

I've decided to stop making resolutions.  I never keep them.

This time, I've decided to list what I would like to see happen in 2014.  A wish list, of sorts, that, in my opinion, would make the world a better place.  Some are serious, some are humorous, some are ludicrous. 

I wish in 2014.......

...the "F" word would return to dark alley's, men's bathrooms, and the military.  Outside of those parameters, be socially unacceptable to say.

...Bruce Jenner Kardashian's face would melt off and he'd be back to Bruce Jenner, Olympic god.

...TLC would stop trolling trailer parks for their next reality show.  ENOUGH ALREADY!

...people who say, "live and let live" would mean it.

...there would be more equality.

...no one would care who sleeps with whom.  Straight, gay, lesbian, bi, tran, who cares.  A person is a person - PERIOD!

...the punishment for any form of child abuse would be more severe.

...Washington DC would realize the citizens of this country no longer care about party politics - we just want stuff done!

...people would realize Miley Cyrus is the Madonna of the 21st century.  As long as she keeps getting attention for being ridiculous, she'll keep being ridiculous to sell her music.  Ignore her and she'll stop licking everything.

...the punishment for any form of animal abuse would be more severe.

...all children would have the opportunity for an education.

...no child would ever go without a healthy meal or a clean bed to sleep in.

...any sick child would get free medical care.

...more money would be spent on research for a cure for auto-immune illnesses such as Lupus (SLE), Fibromyalgia, and Dermatomyositis.

...pot would be legalized.

...people would stop shopping Wal-Mart and shop local businesses.

...the punishment for human trafficking would be more severe.

...colleges would lower their costs and financial aid would increase so anyone can afford a college degree.

...anyone involved in child pornography gets their nuts cut off.  Ok, at least gets punished more severely.

...the illegal immigrants that have been here for years, have families, jobs, and have done nothing against this country, be allowed to become citizens - quickly, not at the current slow pace.  Many of them work harder and have more pride in America than some of our natural born citizens.

...there be less boobs, butts, and nuts shown on TV.  Sheesh - it's embarrassing at times.

Ok, this is the list so far, there may be another. 
Happy 2014 folks - may it be a heck of a lot better than 2013, and my all our soldiers come home.

"Someday at Christmas"

According to the website "Song Facts", this song was written by Motown songwriters Ron Miller and Bryan Wells for Stevie Wonder's Christmas album, and  released during the Vietnam War.  It was one of the first Christmas songs with a social and political message.  It took a stand for peace, equality and compassion.

 

I've heard this song for years, but never really listened to it until recently.  This song could have been written yesterday, the lyrics are quite moving.  It's worth taking the time to find it on the internet and listen to it. 

 

I know I won't see "Someday" during my lifetime, but maybe my son and his children will.

  

"Someday At Christmas"

Someday at Christmas men won't be boys
Playing with bombs like kids play with toys
One warm December our hearts will see
A world where men are free

Someday at Christmas there'll be no wars
When we have learned what Christmas is for
When we have found what life's really worth
There'll be peace on earth

Someday all our dreams will come to be
Someday in a world where men are free
Maybe not in time for you and me
But someday at Christmastime

Someday at Christmas we'll see a land
With no hungry children, no empty hand
One happy morning people will share
Our world where people care

Someday at Christmas there'll be no tears
All men are equal and no men have fears
One shining moment, one prayer away
From our world today

Someday all our dreams will come to be
Someday in a world where men are free
Maybe not in time for you and me
But someday at Christmastime

Someday at Christmas man will not fail
Hate will be gone and love will prevail
Someday a new world that we can start
With hope in every heart

Someday all our dreams will come to be
Someday in a world where men are free
Maybe not in time for you and me
But someday at Christmastime
Someday at Christmastime

You're a What?

ag·nos·tic noun \ag-ˈnäs-tik, əg-\

: a person who does not have a definite belief about whether God exists or not

: a person who does not believe or is unsure of something

               -Merriam-Webster Dictionary

: my college kid

 

I have an "agnostic" in my house. 

At least during his Sophomore year.  His Freshman year he was the "philosopher", now he's the "agnostic".  What will he be his Junior or Senior year? 

 

I know, I know, "he's finding himself", that's what college is all about.  He's finding himself ???  He hasn't lived long enough to be lost!  An "agnostic"?  Jeez....what the heck?

 

Do all parents go through this?  He wasn't raised an "agnostic".  He had a belief in God, where did it go?  Now he's all "Mr. Science" and has to have everything proved to him.  It'll be really easy for him to prove that's my foot in his backside.

 

Ok - deep breath - relax.  He didn't come home with an earring, tattoos, or wearing a bra.

 

I know I put my parents through it when I was 20, so I guess if this is the worst thing he comes home with, I'll be ok.

 

Deep breath - an "agnostic" - Jeez......if my mom finds out she'll have her foot in my backside.