Sunday, October 09, 2005

It's All Perspective.............

In the aftermath of Katrina as we continue receiving the sobering facts of the death toll, I'm in awe. This catastrophe has affected our nation, our government, our politics, and has ignited debates and arguments among even the of closest friends.

But before we cast our second round of stones and everyone takes aim at who's to blame, perhaps we should review some sobering facts. Yes, even one lost life is too many, if it's preventable. But in turn, maybe we should say a prayer, whisper a thank you, breath a heavy sigh of relief, and acknowledge how truly lucky we've been. Considering the statistics, we were fortunate.


DEATHS BY HURRICANE KATRINA
(as of October 8, 2005)
1003 ......................... Louisiana
221.......................... Mississippi
14...........................Florida
2...........................Georgia
1242.................Total
DEATHS BY EARTHQUAKE IN SOUTH ASIA
(as of October 9, 2005)
20,000 + ......................Pakistan
DEATHS BY TSUNAMI
(as of January 19, 2005)
212,611............ Indonesia Regional Death Toll
Perhaps as Americans, we have led a very sheltered life, when it comes to experiencing natural disasters (of a large magnitude). Add to that, the terrorist attack of 911. Perhaps it is time we take a deep breath and look at the world around us with a bit more perspective...................

Thursday, October 06, 2005

Meet Me Half Way
Music by Giorgio Moroder, Lyrics by Tom Whitlock, Sung by: Kenny Loggins
In a lifetime
Made of memories
I believe
In destiny
Every Moment
Returns again in time
When I've got the future on my mind
Know that you'll be the only one
Meet Me Half Way
Across the sky
Out where the world belongs
To only you and I
Meet me Half Way
Across the sky
Make this a new beginning
Of another life
In a lifetime
There is only love
Reaching for
The lonely one
We are stronger
When we are giving love
When we put emotions on the line
Know that we are the timeless ones......

Sunday, October 02, 2005

No Shades of Gray.......

I am addicted............. Plain and simple. I cannot tell a lie. Very few shows on T.V. touch me, move me in a way I care to comment on. I have however found one that does, "Gray's Anatomy".

Tonight this show made me think in a way that most made for t.v. series never do. In it's final moments of the episode the following words were spoken.... Words I wont soon forget........

"There is something to say about a glass half full. It's entirely up to the individual, and it depends on what is being poured! Sometimes all we want is a taste. Other times, there is no such thing..... and nothing is enough, and all we want, is more...."


How true is that? If we were ever to acknowledge anything it would be, "We deserve more."

My wish for us is that we never forget that we do in fact deserve is MORE..... And if you people out there can not ackn0wledge that, "Can I have your leftovers?" Because if any of you have any doubt, "I DO NOT!!"

Damn, Sometimes Words Aren't Enough

Damn, Sometimes Words Aren't Enough