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I can't work up too much sympathy here...

I had to read this twice because I couldn't believe my eyes the first time.

This is an announcement of an Author Discussion/Signing at a bookstore next month:

"Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete"
New York Times sportswriter William Rhoden talks about how the star system in sports often rewards athletes with wealth but little freedom.

After reading a review of the book with some excerpts, I will concede that in decades/centuries past black and white athletes were indeed oppressed, taken advance of and used until they were worn out and then tossed aside. Most, if not all, of them were left with nothing, having been robbed of their earnings by unscrupulous managers and/or promoters.

But, that was then. Big time athletes today, black or white, cannot, in my opinion, be considered as slaves to anything except their own greed, selfishness and excesses. I cannot by any stretch of the imagination think of tens of millions of dollars a year as "slave wages." Here I am trying to support my family on WAY less than 30 grand a year while these guys haul in more money in a week than I do in 10 years. If anybody's making slave wages, it's all of us regular working people struggling to put food on the table and pay our rent and utilities. Pardon me if I just can't shed a tear over their "tough life." Puh-leeze!

How heartless can you be?

I couldn't believe my eyes when I read this story. Three children being literally starved to death. I never cease to be amazed at the evil that exists in this world. I truly believe something like this should be punishable by death.

The accused:

Photo from WYFF4.com

Shine on you crazy diamond

Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd

January 6, 1946 - July 7, 2006

I hope he finally has the peace that eluded him in life.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

If you haven't done so already, RUN to your nearest theater and see this movie! Johnny Depp is absolutely fantastic in this second segment of the "Pirates" saga. The man is a comedic genius. Orlando Bloom seems born to play the swashbuckling Will Turner (I never thought he could top his performance as Legolas in LOTR but this, in my humble opinion, runs a very close second). Keira Knightly, though not one of my favorites, also does a good job in her role. A word of warning, some of the scenes may be a bit too much for younger children. One of the members of our party brought a 7 year old and I was concerned that he might be a bit frightened by some of the scenes involving Davy Jones and his crew. But for the older kids and the really old kids (myself included) this movie is well worth the price of admission. I'm already looking forward to Pirates 3!

Happy 4th of July!

Hoping everyone has a safe and happy day!

I wish you peace

I turn once again to The Eagles for a heartfelt message:

(I consider this an Eagles song only because Bernie Leadon was a member of the group and it was on their One Of These Nights album. Otherwise, there is no other connection to the group. The song was written by Bernie Leadon and Patti Davis - Ronald and Nancy Reagan's daughter). I do like the words though.

I Wish You Peace
(P. Davis/B. Leadon)

I wish you peace when the cold winds blow
Warmed by the fire's glow
I wish you comfort in the, the lonely time
And arms to hold you when you ache inside

I wish you hope when things are going bad
Kind words when times are sad
I wish you shelter from the, the raging wind
Cooling waters at the fever's end

I wish you peace when times are hard
A light to guide you through the dark
And when storms are high and your, your dreams are low

I wish you the strength to let love grow on,
I wish you the strength to let love flow.

I wish you peace when times are hard
A light to guide you through the dark
And when storms are high and your, your dreams are low
I wish you the strength to let let grown on,
I wish you the strength to let love flow on,
I wish you the strength to let love glow on
I wish you the strength to let love go.

Malcolm ROCKS!!

I meant to post this several days ago but I've been so pooped after work that I vegged out every day. This guy, Malcolm, is the absolute greatest!
He rescued an injured kitty and because he is such a compassionate and caring guy, he's spent around $1300.00 for treatment and surgery for the poor little critter. Drop in (no pun intended...you'll understand when you visit his site) and check out the story. If you can donate to the "bionic kitty fund" that would be great. If not, just tell the guy how awesome he is.