I normally have some issue that I get on my soapbox to rant about, but this week, nothing. My mind is a total blank. Probably because I'm trying not to let the little things in life get me down so I'm preoccupied. So I'm just going to ramble and take you on a journey all over the map.
Media - Stop obsessing over Sarah Palin. I'm not even going to argue for one side or the other. I'm just stating that I think it's ridiculous for one person to have so much attention time in the political field for things that aren't political. I mean, we get reports on where she went for breakfast or what tv shows she watches. Whether you're praising her or dissing her, why can't we stay focused on her political stage and stop shoving her into all areas of entertainment? If you're ridiculing her, you are only adding to the frenzy even if you are being negative. If you're praising her, wouldn't you want to push her solemnity, dignity, and intelligence as a political figure? I'm so sick of hearing about her constantly, and I'm not a political person.
TV - What happened to cartoons? I used to love watching them with my kids because they were funny, entertaining, and they either taught a moral or didn't but they certainly didn't teach bad things! There were no brainers like Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends where the enjoyment came simply from watching a funny show. Others taught a moral either subtly or blatantly. But now, I've got my son spouting out sarcasm every minute of the day because that is what shows now are portraying as funny. And don't get me started on the lying and sneaking around as funny because, ha ha, the parents are inept and uncool. I'm not preaching to take them off the air. I don't like them so we don't watch them in our house. But I do miss being able to flip it on to Cartoon Network without having to worry about what was on before 9pm.
Clothes - I'm all for trends. Some of them are very cute, and every once in a while I end up being in fashion. But seriously? Leggings have an age limit, and over 40 is it! I don't care how in shape you are, it just isn't right. Skinny jeans are for females only! I'm not sexist, but I can't take you seriously as a grown man if I can tell you about birthmarks in your "unicorn land" as my son would say. Just saying.
Finally - what is with the total lack of manners? Every where I go, I see people just pushing past without saying excuse me, walking through held doors without a thank you, and walking past a thank you without a you're welcome. Manners! Don't have some? Get some!
