Bullying

So, I have noticed there is a lot of buzz right now in the media about bullying?  I guess it is due in part to all the recent suicides of young gay men.  I am so bothered by this, yet I have a hard time relating to this issue.  I was never was really bullied in school (aside from a few bad moments in Jr. High).  I wasn't the most popular in school, yet I attended a large school and I had my social group that I belong to so I never felt isolated or alone.  I really enjoyed my school years and my friends.  I am so DISTURBED by how aggressive and mean kids are these days.  I would really like to here from y'all on this one.  Please post to this blog if you were bullied or you were the bully.  How did you get through it.  What advice can you give those who now on either side of the bullying issue?  PLEASE SHARE YOUR STORY!

A Day At The Fair

We had a wonderful day at the State Fair of Texas.  The weather alone was glorious!  Once inside the park, the smell of cotton candy and salt water taffy fill the air.  Can’t help but take a deep breath in and exhale with a smile on my face.  We enter at the back, so immediately we are greeted by the sounds of the midway: screaming thrill seekers, the blaring music they play at each ride, and the voice of the carnies beckoning you to try your luck at their booth where everyone is a winner!  Even though we entered at the back of the park, we are on a mission to the front of the park.  Fletcher’s, enough said.

Despite all the temptations along the way, we can not be deterred.  Every year, it is the same.  We do not eat anything for breakfast, knowing the reward that awaits us.  A Fletcher’s corn dog upon arrival, to start off a perfect day for our taste buds.  Although, there will be many tasty treats to try, the Fletcher’s corn dog is the staple of our food foundation for the day!  Our group including, Bryan, Caleb, Toby and myself consumed the following: 6 corndogs, 2 slices of pizza, 1 Greek gyro, 1 the “works” large nachos, 1 funnel cake, 1 giant cinnamon roll, 1 chocolate covered turtle cheesecake, 1 nutty ice-cream bar, 1 bag of Carmel popcorn, 1 Carmel apple, 1 box of taffy, 2 Dr. Peppers, 4 waters, 1 lemonade, 1 bottle of milk and 2 root beers.  Despite the enormous amount of food consumed, we did manage to catch a few of the shows.

We spent a good amount of time at the car show.  The boys really enjoy this show.  I had to pull them away after a 2 hour tour and many pictures of dream cars.  We made our way to the bird show, my personal favorite.  Even though this show stays the same year after year, I always enjoy seeing those amazing birds soar.  We ended our day with the USMC Drum and Bugle.  It was amazing!  They put on a wonderful show and also took time to recognize members of the armed service in the audience.  It was very touching.

As we headed to the car, I took a moment to be grateful for another year of tradition continued.  Despite my upset tummy and tired feet, I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.  A beautiful day, spent with those I love the most.  Sometimes it is the simple things in life that mean the most.  Take a moment today to enjoy those that God has put in your life.