I'd like an opinion-I am truly perplexed--AJC

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by Mattie

Take a Hike, I used to enjoy your perspective on Atlanta, but this current "stream of conscience" type posting is giving me a headache. What does it have to do with the AJC?

I want the 'foolishness' out of my head. After i returned from teaching in Savannah--which no matter what anyone 'says'--resulted in what I consider PTSD. At risk middle school students need a lot more than I have--'good intentions are the road to 'H'--that is absolutely the truth. In the 60's it was 'Dynamic DeKalb'--the absolute best--that is what They said. Over and over again--that is the idea that was taught--we have given you the best, you are the best go forth and share with others who have not had this advantage. I was an average student in the Best of the Best high schools--wowee--those test scores. Then I taught for DeKalb--and over and over again, same thing. I finally met some teachers from other parts of the country and began to think as they did---wouldn't have dared to think for myself--who am I---average and that means 'mediocre'---if you are not The Best--don't even bother that was the philosophy. So i pushed myself in all kinds of ways some good and some not so good.

Made a career change---paralegal, the market was flooded in the early 80's--and I met a different kind of people---far beyond anything I had ever known. Then I moved to Savannah and taught 5th grade in a more middle class suburb--that would have worked but --things were stuck in my head that should not have been in there--'Thick as a Brick'---Jethro Tull. I managed to clear enough out to really use my skills---of course they are very conservative in Savannah--a stranger from of all places Atlanta--not exactly welcome. 'Atlanta--thinks it is something--while the rest of the state has nothing--and that has been exactly the truth for a number of years'. I got involved in the innovative courses for the At Risk--absolutely stunned at how little had ever been done for those children. the population shifted and I was transferred to the middle school---after a busy summer designing a course in Language Arts---the kids were just 'wild'--some of it hormones, adolesence--and some of it pure evil. I lasted to the Friday after Mother's Day---knocked the 'S' out of me--that is all I know.

So I came home--and started rebuilding--Olympics--felt better---the shift of power to Bush--I got swept away --Boortz, Hannity and all that. Those ideas stuck and they are somewhat true--but as I have learned in this forum--the media will push an agenda--individuals posessed of the ability to reason know that---'Creative, artistic' types--go off the deep end when emotion rises.

I am tired of this in my head. the Drama---I have asked a few people--I don't get involved in many groups at the present time--health issues and more--people don't really want to talk about politics--know what they believe and realize that their are logical reasons for the political differences.

Oh--I am going to do something with the skills I worked so hard to acquire. I am that much of a fiscal conservative. I write--not the greatest--but some expertise in research--an investigaton--the Truth--I will have it come H or High water. How--remains to be seen. I am certified to teach ESOL--I wanted to --it was just not possible. The painful experiences went very deep--confidence--I never had a lot and a lot less after --All this.

I want to write about Atlanta. Carmen Deedy, children's author--her family left Cuba in the 60's and moved to Decatur. She is a storyteller--I met her. One of the most inspiring people I have ever met. I think I could do something like that---mercurial wit--lots of experiences in Atlanta--pithy, dry sense of humor---why not, why not. If I don't accomplish anything else in my life I know that is my true calling--I've been telling tales all my life. easypeazy--i know I should do that. The time seems right. Let go of what was never good and true and move on. that is how i motivate myself. The creative process--according to some really fine writers that I met online.

That is what this is---at times?--the moon and the stars align---Mercury flares up--if you like that theory. Those with Mercury --the messenger/communicator--respond. That works for me--if it is the Devil--that works,too. I have visited the Inferno quite a few times--singed--but not too badly---like Brer Fox--running through the Briarpatch. that is the history I know and it is interesting and complex--paradoxical--Comedy and Tragedy.
Briarcliff High School--The Best --Fine and Performing Arts--that is what I received--inclined to do something with the gift. I read the entire Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon and met the Hosers online--those are my kind of people--very free thinkers, funny, kind, creative, smart, wise and that is what I like.
I will get myself back to the DPLS--they offer all kinds of opportunities for writers. Decatur--I keep telling them ''The library--only stable institution left in the society'--they don't say much--they are book people. If only the entire world could be exactly like the staff of DPLS--I would be just fine. lol

Wanky--that is what the Hosers say. The head hoser lives in Vancouver-she is really something. Inspirational --what a tale I have told again. Change --it can be done. I don't doubt that. Get rid of too much anality--that helps. jmo.

ETA: Bluegrass--up in them thar hills --Dahlonega--the Rangers train up there--it is 'dangerous' spooky, scary--that is just fine with a particular type of Southerner---'danger'--we embrace it--No Fear--um --we have God on our side, ye ken? That would be the Scots-Irish--crazier people have never lived, I am certain of that. The Highlanders---if you want to know about them--Diana Gabaldon is the authority---when she feels so inspired she writes and she loves to explain the process. Herself---sigh--if only all could be like Herself. That is what all Hosers say--over and over again. She tells stories--Scots like to tell stories around the campfire in those mountains. Scotland Forever---Decatur, GA.
You can ask a Scot--he/she will decide if the question is worthy of an answer. Private people--aloof, indepedent, kind and good and the most stubborn, purposeful, resolved people on the face of the earth--I am convinced. I know DeKalb county very well--at times I suspect --The Devil is alive and well --'The Devil is in the Details'--a Scot loves that idea. Not always so easy to Bloom where you are planted --you have to get creative, find alternatives. Would any human do less--a Scot would say, No---come what may we live free by what we believe. Culloden --they lost everything to England and I am certain some Scots hate the Crown to this day. The Celts. Raging, screaming warriors---forgive, maybe for the purpose of survival--forget, never.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYnySGM9dQA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nCxVXlonms

[Lagwagon113]

WTF? My head hurts.

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by Lagwagon113

WTF? My head hurts.

there, there--lol--I can be like that. wanky

Josh Groban--June 8, 2011 Gwinnett
The Arena At Gwinnett Center Duluth - Gwinnett Arena Center Tickets Available from Official-Online-Tickets.com


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39TUCMPmVVM

~~~~~~~~~
How the culture has stayed intact, jmo. The Dreamers--the really good ones.

Jazz Singer--Neil Diamond-
We're Coming to America

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFwSzZQ4MVI

~~~~~~~~
This is why I have always had to live 'covertly'----I 'upset' people--lol--start revolutions.

I don't care--summon the visionaries---that would be my 'posse'. Misunderstood, hated, insane--the very best of society. ESOL teachers -rule, Man, we rule. The most courageous members of public education. Advocates for the children--absolutely determined, focused on the mission--to interpret the culture properly and facilitate assimilation in the best way--easiest way. TEACHERS. Invincible. if you agree, fine--if you don't fine--the Mission is all that matters to teachers with any sense of purpose. To look boortz in the eye and bring him to his knees--that is what this government educator would love to do one day. Motivated--yes, some of us are---deathly serious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv-0mmVnxPA

Working Girl--Carly Simon --Let the Rivers Run--that is what we said in the 80's and the job will be done. LOL--We know emphatically --'That God and Schweitzer are on OUR side.

the feiminists---i know i have succeeded--a member of the military calls me 'Hillary'--i couldn't be more pleased --roflmao.

Joan Baez--Diamonds and Rust--no, that is not good enough--guys. Women don't like men like that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGMHSbcd_qI

You're So Vain---Carly Simon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQZmCJUSC6g

~~~~~~~~~~

I'm so excited--Pointer Sisters---Working Girl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQqwG_rQx7A

~~~~~~~~~
Jaon Mraz---A Beautiful Mess

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Mz_kyRlWY

I'm Yours---
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYhrYHmUPn0


'not a melting pot--but a fruit salad'--that is the way we see It. English Speakers of Other Languages---ESOL. True Pioneers. As determined as the SEALS/Team6---both are needed and do their jobs because they can. To do your JOB/because you can and do it as well as you can--in general, people are inclined to do that--no need to go insane about 'Them'. You gotta start 'somewhere'.

~~~~~~~~~
Party with Coca Cola--that is what I say.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_8xJCBBRMU

There Are Reasons to Believe in a Better World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATQUO3RVrfo

Walls-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSUdD...eature=related

A Beautiful World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Nny...eature=related

Economics, Marketing, Values---the Company has succeeded. City of Atlanta should be proud. jmo. If they would only reimburse me for the trips to the dentist --all the sugar--I'd be happy. lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib-Qi...eature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jr9hPbYmBo&NR=1

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by TakeAhike

there, there--lol--I can be like that. wanky

Josh Groban--June 8, 2011 Gwinnett
The Arena At Gwinnett Center Duluth - Gwinnett Arena Center Tickets Available from Official-Online-Tickets.com



YouTube - Josh Groban - "Bells Of New York City" Lyric Video

~~~~~~~~~
How the culture has stayed intact, jmo. The Dreamers--the really good ones.

Jazz Singer--Neil Diamond-
We're Coming to America


YouTube - Neil Diamond Coming To America

~~~~~~~~
This is why I have always had to live 'covertly'----I 'upset' people--lol--start revolutions.

I don't care--summon the visionaries---that would be my 'posse'. Misunderstood, hated, insane--the very best of society. ESOL teachers -rule, Man, we rule. The most courageous members of public education. Advocates for the children--absolutely determined, focused on the mission--to interpret the culture properly and facilitate assimilation in the best way--easiest way. TEACHERS. Invincible. if you agree, fine--if you don't fine--the Mission is all that matters to teachers with any sense of purpose. To look boortz in the eye and bring him to his knees--that is what this government educator would love to do one day. Motivated--yes, some of us are---deathly serious.

YouTube - Let The River Run - Carly Simon

Working Girl--Carly Simon --Let the Rivers Run--that is what we said in the 80's and the job will be done. LOL--We know emphatically --'That God and Schweitzer are on OUR side.

the feiminists---i know i have succeeded--a member of the military calls me 'Hillary'--i couldn't be more pleased --roflmao.

Joan Baez--Diamonds and Rust--no, that is not good enough--guys. Women don't like men like that.

YouTube - Joan Baez, Diamonds and Rust - Live, 1975

You're So Vain---Carly Simon

YouTube - Carly Simon - You're So Vain

~~~~~~~~~~

I'm so excited--Pointer Sisters---Working Girl

YouTube - The pointer sisters - I'm so excited

~~~~~~~~~
Jaon Mraz---A Beautiful Mess


YouTube - A Beautiful Mess-Jason Mraz-w/ lyrics

I'm Yours---

YouTube - Jason Mraz -I'm Yours (live)


'not a melting pot--but a fruit salad'--that is the way we see It. English Speakers of Other Languages---ESOL. True Pioneers. As determined as the SEALS/Team6---both are needed and do their jobs because they can. To do your JOB/because you can and do it as well as you can--in general, people are inclined to do that--no need to go insane about 'Them'. You gotta start 'somewhere'.

~~~~~~~~~
Party with Coca Cola--that is what I say.


YouTube - COCA-COLA Song 2011 Can You Feel It Tonight

There Are Reasons to Believe in a Better World

YouTube - Coca-Cola Ad Song There are reasons to believe in a better world Young People's Chorus 2011

Walls-

YouTube - Walls - Coca-Cola Music Commercial

A Beautiful World

YouTube - Beautiful Coca Cola Commercial Full Version

Economics, Marketing, Values---the Company has succeeded. City of Atlanta should be proud. jmo. If they would only reimburse me for the trips to the dentist --all the sugar--I'd be happy. lol

YouTube - Coca Cola Commercial - I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - 1971



YouTube - New Seekers - I'd Like ToTeach The World To Sing

The South--

YouTube - Elvis - Unchained Melody

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI94A...eature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtMnw...eature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tikKPQTgjjU&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em4Hq...eature=related

~~~~~
Joan Baez--Don't Cry for Me Argentina--that is the way I roll. thank you-thank you --thank you--applause, applause, applause. taking a bow--

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxPST...eature=related

It certainly takes courage of the strongest kind--to sing a song like this. /gavel--Joan Baez---she did it--I can/will do it. Prepared to die for what I believe. That is how some have to live in the ATL--might as well enjoy a few moments when we can. :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-gTD...eature=related

Joan Baez--Let It Be-- shrug--I might be the most 'hated' person in the ATL--I don't care, don't care, don't care==that is how I am--free and I love FREEDOM, as much, if not more than Neal Boortz. Social
Change--yes, it is needed. That is what I said--and that I what I still say. Never any hard feelings. Rise up---Like the Phoenix--that is what Atlanta, GA has learned to do. The legacy. A good one, jmo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0mzN...eature=related


http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xp1...i-farina_music

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by TakeAhike

The South--

YouTube - Elvis - Unchained Melody


YouTube - elvis presley - always on my mind



YouTube - Elvis & Celine - If I Can Dream



YouTube - elvis and lisa marie The most beautiful duet of the world


YouTube - the presley duet in graceland

~~~~~
Joan Baez--Don't Cry for Me Argentina--that is the way I roll. thank you-thank you --thank you--applause, applause, applause. taking a bow--


YouTube - Joan Baez - Don't cry for me, Argentina

It certainly takes courage of the strongest kind--to sing a song like this. /gavel--Joan Baez---she did it--I can/will do it. Prepared to die for what I believe. That is how some have to live in the ATL--might as well enjoy a few moments when we can. :-)

YouTube - Joan Baez Jerusalem, live, Vienna, Austria 2007

Joan Baez--Let It Be-- shrug--I might be the most 'hated' person in the ATL--I don't care, don't care, don't care==that is how I am--free and I love FREEDOM, as much, if not more than Neal Boortz. Social
Change--yes, it is needed. That is what I said--and that I what I still say. Never any hard feelings. Rise up---Like the Phoenix--that is what Atlanta, GA has learned to do. The legacy. A good one, jmo.


YouTube - Joan Baez - Let it Be


Dailymotion - JOAN BAEZ & MIMI FARINA - une vidéo Music

~~~Jackson Browne--The Pretender~~~
So very strange--those that listened to Jackson Browne seemed to be 'accepted' and do rather well. It must be Fate--I never heard of Jackson Browne until somewhere in the middle of the 70's---certainly glad I did. That is how my life has been--I seem to be 'at the airport when my ship comes in'. LOL--whatever.


YouTube - Jackson Browne - The Pretender + lyrics

[JPD]

I think we might be witnessing something bad here, folks.