The Devil Is A Liar!

Accept the truth that Rep. Jim Clyburn is telling the truth that racism is part of the blame for President Obama’s political problems. The birthers never questioned John McCain. The Tea Party never needed to speak out against past presidents but they sure are now. What is getting these folks in an uproar is that the term racists is considered lower and worse than being called liberals. We must acknowledge that some “closet” racists are using smoke screens to say that they are against the President’s policies when in actuality that is what they are hiding behind. Yes, hiding behind his polices when they are able to confront their true fear which is this black man is one of the most powerful in the world. They need to come out of the closet and stop hiding behind excuses, computer screens, and places where their faces can’t be seen. The KKK used to hide behind hoods but at least they began to show their faces. President Obama has been criticized from drinking a Guinness Beer in Ireland to his walk. There have been polls taken every week on what he does. How much under the microscope do the media intend to keep this man? The owners of this conglomerate enjoy fueling the fires of hate because they still want him to fail. Perpetuating lies is part of the agenda for these folks. So what if they bend the premise a little to a lot. As long as it affects someone then the objective is completed. I understand this. What I still don’t understand is the same policies that the conservatives wanted to use before are now being rejected by them when the President wanted to use them. One example is Cap & Trade. Even part of the HealthCare Bill had Republican components. The Democrats on the left moved toward the right and the Republicans on the right moved further right. They would rather cast him as a liberal rather than state President Obama is a moderate. I’m sure you have noticed that anytime the term racist is used by a minority he is slapped with using the race card. I’ve always said this and I am still saying that this is a crock of bull dodo. Face the facts; there are still so many people that would love for black folks to be slaves again! These folks are still full of hate for whatever their reasons for hating blacks are. They feel black people has their place in society and it is definitely not as President of the United States. Have people forgotten Jim Crow days? Are do they want to bring those days back? Have they forgotten that some towns actually celebrated the hanging of a black person and had the whole family attend to witness the death of many innocent people? That very same feeling was passed down from generation to generation. Some people don’t even know why they hate. What’s worse some of these people are saying that happened in the past and we weren’t there. That may be true, but if the past is trying to repeat itself, we didn’t learn a damn thing.

Rest In Peace, Mr. Verne Buechel!

Verne Fredrick Buechel was born is Sacramento on November 11, 1943 and passed away at his home in Sacramento on May 4, 2011, after fighting a courageous battle of cancer. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Albert & Charlotte Buechel, and his son Anthony Buechel. Verne is survived by and will be deeply missed by Linda Harvey, his long time companion, brothers; Dr. Sevron Buechel (Carol), Dale Buechel (Janey), his children; Donna Boyd, Theresa Bottino, and Tom Buechel, granddaughter Amber Bottino, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

40 Years and Counting!



Plina Celebrating 40 Years at NHTSA with the Director, David Strickland.

Plina has been with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) for 40 years and a wonderful person to meet!  She has counseled so many of us that worked in Fatality Analysis (FARS) and patiently steered us in the right direction.  Who knows what anyone goes through working with the same company for 40 years.  No different than the military, I suppose.  “P” is also a Delta.  What more can I say other than I wish her the very best that life has to offer.

Never Would Have Made It – Marvin Sapp – Only God Can Bring Us Through

Well Done – Deitrick Haddon – Dedicated To All Whom Have Transitioned

Rest In Peace, Ms. Leaks!

Ms. Leaks & the family celebrating her 88th birthday!

On Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the age of 88, Mrs. Phebbie L. Leaks entered into eternal rest. Mrs. Leaks peacefully passed away at the Palmetto Baptist Hospital in Columbia with many of her family members at her bedside. Her husband, the late Roger Leaks Sr., preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 1974.  Our prayers are with the family.

I failed to mention, with all due respect and sincere apologies, that this is Lady Z's, our guest writer, mother.  You got a great example to live by, my sister, she taught all of you well.

See You Later!

See You Later!

 

I know, I said that love is temporary,

You knew what I meant.

You understood, because you

Were heaven sent.

 

Well, heaven called you back home.

To me, it was much too soon.

I miss you, sweet pea. You knew

Me better than anyone.

I miss the noise,

the clatter in the kitchen.

I missed the chance for

The words I should have mentioned.

 

I thought I would have the time.

I didn’t think that it would be too late.

We take so much for granted

But God had already set the date.

Our bed is cold.

I sleep on your side every now and then.

The bedroom is still the same,

I couldn’t bear to make a change.

 

I miss your laughter,

I miss your smile.

I miss your anger,

I miss your smell.

 

The baby still doesn’t know

That you’re gone.

Little Kenzie still calls your name

Even though we visit your grave as much as we can.

 

I miss your voice,

I miss your touch.

I miss your love.

I miss you, honey.

 

I’ll see you later, my dearest.

I hope it’s in the same place.

I long for that day

To see you face-to-face.

“A Part of Things”

E. S. Litman