Gramps
Mayor
About gays and lesbians for beginners:
It should be quite apparent to most of us that the lifestyle some have chosen didn't just begin recently. I will admit I never realized it was as widespread as it is but now have to conclude the reason I didn't was because of the closet that kept it out of site. As a person old enough to recall when divorced people (women in particular) were frowned on I can see why anyone would hide behind the curtain to participate in such matters rather than be open about something that some people find degrading. Times have changed radically in recent times simply because of technology that allows the message to be broadcast world wide in an insignificant time frame that, years ago, look what seemed like forever to get around.
I tend to agree with those who find a certain amount of hero worship in those who have the courage to step up to the plate and take a swing at mindsets that need to be propelled out of the park. I think my biggest shock was in discovering how wide spread lesbianism is as compared to Cuomo-sexuality among men and there again I kind'a admire those like Ellen who did the unthinkable and put their careers to a test when silence might've a preferred way to go.
And that brings me to another topic I find unacceptable: the sudden rage for so many people to criticize others just because their own opinions differ. That, too, has become a bothersome item in my way of thinking. We see it everyday right here on PJ's, abusive habits that tend to stir up conflict rather than calm the atmosphere of written and verbal exchanges. It's awfully sad, IMHO, when some people just cannot control their instinct to be stinkers by verbally abusing fellow posters with sarcastic innuendos again and again rather that treat them in some dignified manner that might help to settle issues rather than ignite them into an inferno of hate.
And finally, about hate and racism:
Hate is a nasty word. It is one of the few things I hate as is racism. And this from a guy who was raised by racially infected adults back in an ice age that needed to melt. I have to admit I was racially hateful years ago and until I finally weaned myself away from people who influenced my thinking I could never see the forest for the trees that blocked my view. Still, day after day those like me are accused of being racists and hateful by others who use hateful terms to satisfy their own cramped emotional stance on the topics.
Well, old gramps is moving on. I have several surgical procedures on the offing quite soon to correct a leg and foot problem that's got me almost at a standstill. And those might turn out of be a walk in the park when I consider I don't yet know the results of my MRI and other tests I underwent last Friday.
So, I don't need all of this intimidation. It's enough to say that just keeping my bride of 57 years in tow and smiling is a monumental task now that her health is failing and that is what I vowed to do when I slipped that ring on her finger so long ago.
You all have your fun nit-picking at the foundation of this magnificent country and keep doing your best to destroy it at the expense of those future generations you love to use as hostages to get your way. They will mature and when the time comes for them to take the helm they'll do whatever need be done to right our ship of state and steer her into a safe harbor if they ignore most of this rattle-brained agitation that seems to have us temporarily hogtied -- and they will.
Goodbye. It's been a wonderful trip with all of you; an eye opener that I learned a lot from but it's time to tend to the welfare of the lady of my life and to mend any fences I might've run roughshod over while she and I wrestled our way through a wonderful journey together. The only thing I might add is my hope that all of you finally settle on a trajectory that will lead this country back on track, She's too dear to jilt and leave standing on some back street alone just because things have taken a few bad turns now and again. Trust old gramps on that.
Gramps
It should be quite apparent to most of us that the lifestyle some have chosen didn't just begin recently. I will admit I never realized it was as widespread as it is but now have to conclude the reason I didn't was because of the closet that kept it out of site. As a person old enough to recall when divorced people (women in particular) were frowned on I can see why anyone would hide behind the curtain to participate in such matters rather than be open about something that some people find degrading. Times have changed radically in recent times simply because of technology that allows the message to be broadcast world wide in an insignificant time frame that, years ago, look what seemed like forever to get around.
I tend to agree with those who find a certain amount of hero worship in those who have the courage to step up to the plate and take a swing at mindsets that need to be propelled out of the park. I think my biggest shock was in discovering how wide spread lesbianism is as compared to Cuomo-sexuality among men and there again I kind'a admire those like Ellen who did the unthinkable and put their careers to a test when silence might've a preferred way to go.
And that brings me to another topic I find unacceptable: the sudden rage for so many people to criticize others just because their own opinions differ. That, too, has become a bothersome item in my way of thinking. We see it everyday right here on PJ's, abusive habits that tend to stir up conflict rather than calm the atmosphere of written and verbal exchanges. It's awfully sad, IMHO, when some people just cannot control their instinct to be stinkers by verbally abusing fellow posters with sarcastic innuendos again and again rather that treat them in some dignified manner that might help to settle issues rather than ignite them into an inferno of hate.
And finally, about hate and racism:
Hate is a nasty word. It is one of the few things I hate as is racism. And this from a guy who was raised by racially infected adults back in an ice age that needed to melt. I have to admit I was racially hateful years ago and until I finally weaned myself away from people who influenced my thinking I could never see the forest for the trees that blocked my view. Still, day after day those like me are accused of being racists and hateful by others who use hateful terms to satisfy their own cramped emotional stance on the topics.
Well, old gramps is moving on. I have several surgical procedures on the offing quite soon to correct a leg and foot problem that's got me almost at a standstill. And those might turn out of be a walk in the park when I consider I don't yet know the results of my MRI and other tests I underwent last Friday.
So, I don't need all of this intimidation. It's enough to say that just keeping my bride of 57 years in tow and smiling is a monumental task now that her health is failing and that is what I vowed to do when I slipped that ring on her finger so long ago.
You all have your fun nit-picking at the foundation of this magnificent country and keep doing your best to destroy it at the expense of those future generations you love to use as hostages to get your way. They will mature and when the time comes for them to take the helm they'll do whatever need be done to right our ship of state and steer her into a safe harbor if they ignore most of this rattle-brained agitation that seems to have us temporarily hogtied -- and they will.
Goodbye. It's been a wonderful trip with all of you; an eye opener that I learned a lot from but it's time to tend to the welfare of the lady of my life and to mend any fences I might've run roughshod over while she and I wrestled our way through a wonderful journey together. The only thing I might add is my hope that all of you finally settle on a trajectory that will lead this country back on track, She's too dear to jilt and leave standing on some back street alone just because things have taken a few bad turns now and again. Trust old gramps on that.
Gramps
