Saturday, November 14, 2015

The Nimrods of the World


I don't usually post things of a political nature, but this isn't political. It's about survival & national security. So here's the million dollar question:

How is it that a small minority of people in comparison to the world's population, is able to hold the world hostage to fear? How can such a small minority of evil, psychopathic bullies get away with terrorizing the world? There are NATIONS that know better than to mess with the United States or with other powerful nations, yet these evil terrorists have gone on for far too long, with their murderous thirst for blood, dominion & control, causing nations world-wide to alter the way we do things & to restrict our freedoms in the interest of national safety.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Being Nice or Being a Schmuck

I'm a people watcher. I can't help it. I find human behavior fascinating. I also care about people & feel a lot of compassion toward others. When I see someone hurting, I want to help. Often, strangers approach me & start a conversation because they see a friendly face & assume they can trust me. People consider me to be kind & someone they can count on to help out. This is a good thing, right? I'm not so sure. Here's why:

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Savor the Moment

Today was an uneventful day. Although as a Christian, church is an important part of my life (albeit not as regular a part for me lately), I did not go to church today. My husband had to work & my daughter was with some friends. Aside from our cat & dog, I had the home to myself. I have a huge TO DO list a mile long, yet I just wasn't "feeling it" today. Plus, I had a whopper of a migraine. Seems I get a lot of those lately, partly due to the frequent air pressure changes that come from living in an arid Pacific coast climate & partly due to the fact that I have huge sleep issues at night. After awhile, lack of sleep takes its toll.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Melody's Song

You came suddenly & then were gone.
As in my dream, you were just "there".
Though I was there for you, you couldn't hold on...
And now in grief, I breathe despair.

You are but just a brief memory
Of a tiny brown-haired little girl;
So frail, yet like a sweet melody,
Your song will play in another World.

You're not a dream - you're very real.
I saw you briefly before you were gone.
From my body, death did steal
My precious, tiny, little one.

I thought my grief would claw my soul
And rip my heart from within my chest;
Yet God's loving mercy has made me whole...
Through another precious child, I'm blessed.

I cherish my children as gifts from the Lord...
His abundant kindness is exceedingly great --
Yet I will remember forever, the child I briefly adored,
And our reunion will be well worth the wait!

Love always, your mother
Feb 27, 2001


( © Cari Kissel....This is dedicated to all those who have lost a child through miscarriage or premature death)

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Getting Older

What is it about getting older that has people cringing? Why are we afraid of wrinkles, gray hair, & that pudge around the mid-section that just takes up residence & refuses to leave? Why is "looking older" such a bad thing? Is it because we no longer look like the vibrant, energetic individual that we once were in our youth? Why are we afraid to look less vibrant, less young? Does it make us feel vulnerable? Less attractive? Less capable? Or does it scare us because it represents an approach to a time when we may be less able to take care of ourselves or to even protect ourselves from harm? Does it make us fear that our spouse will leave us & trade us in for a newer model?

Monday, September 21, 2015

Woe Is Me!!

Stop the world....I want to get off!!
I can't take it anymore.
Everything I do takes effort.
Life itself is such a chore!

Always tired despite the hours
I have spent in slumber sweet.
I awake in full exhaustion,
Dreading the coming day to meet.

I can't stop my head from pounding,
Despite all efforts that I make.
I'm tired of meds & so-called healing.
Much more of this I cannot take.

I have many plans before me....
Places to go & things to do.
I want life to be worth living....
Life for me is far from through.

I'm just worn out from the journey
That I have to make each day...
Just to function for the moment.
All that's left to do is pray.

I have faith in my sweet Father.
I believe that He loves me.
I pray that with His help & guidance,
I'll be the best that I can be!



© Cari Kissel 1994






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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Oh the Things Republicans Will Do

An interesting thing happened on the way to the White House. A boorish, loud-mouthed individual entered the ring & decided to try his hand at running for President of the United States of America. No, I'm not referring to Kanye West. Let's talk instead about Donald Trump. Mr. Trump has surely made following the presidential campaign race quite a spectacle to behold. From insults, to name-calling, to snide innuendos & highly offensive comments, this billionaire-turned-candidate has certainly spiced up the Republican Party's race for President.

Things My Dog Has Taught Me

My dog Maggie died on March 11, 2015, following a very determined fight against cancer. Her death was sudden & unexpected because although she was slowing down, she had more good days than bad. She died unexpectedly on one of her good days. This post is in tribute to a wonderful dog. She & I had a special bond. I will love her forever. I will miss her till I die. These are the things Maggie has taught me:

Monday, September 14, 2015

Being Available or Being Meddlesome: The Difference

I'm going to mix it up a bit & shoot straight from the hip. I'm being very transparent here on a post that can be viewed from anywhere in the world, since this is a public blog. Sometimes however, a person's gotta do what a person's gotta do. The following subject matter has bothered me for some time & I suspect that others can relate.

I like to help others. I feel compassion & empathy for those who are hurting or who just need simple kindness shown to them. I'm naturally helpful, so much so, that it can be annoying to some & exhausting to me! The problem with trying to be of service/assistance toward others is that rather than it giving me joy, it often bites me in the butt.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Man Up Already!!!

This is a rant, really. I have a huge pet peeve. I cannot stand it when people don't take responsibility for their own behaviors, & they either deny all ownership, or they deflect blame to someone else. Far too many people do this. It is difficult to work for a boss who makes the work day unbearable for employees & then blames the employees for their lack of productivity because of the morale that was killed by that boss's behavior & treatment of others. My biggest issue comes from those who know in their heart that they are in the wrong, but they refuse to admit it. Such people would rather see a relationship fail, others hurt or upset, & situations blown out of proportion & made worse, than to admit they were in the wrong & take responsibility for trying to make things right.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

No More Racism

I'll be blunt & to be honest, I'm not going to be politically correct, as people get carried away to the point of nonsense when it comes to political correctness...

I'm tired, so tired of hearing about racism. Of course I don't want to think that in this day & age, racism & discrimination still exists, but we all know that it does. Still, I'm tired of hearing about it! Before I'm accused of being insensitive, please bear with me.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Stranger Things...

About two weeks ago, I had 4 separate encounters with a stranger. So what, you may ask?? We all often encounter strangers daily. But these were unusual encounters, in that all of them involved lengthy conversations about Christianity. I was so impacted by these conversations that I had to write about them. Before I do, I want to state that this is not a post that is aimed at bashing Christians. On the contrary, it is intended to remind & encourage us to always try to live by the example set by our Lord Jesus Christ & to admonish us to do better, if we find ourselves acting in ways that can turn people away from God, rather than toward Him. So on that note.......

Thursday, January 22, 2015

My Blissful Break from Facebook

Exactly 24 days ago, I decided to go on a Facebook fast. I didn't do it for religious reasons, although many types of religious fasts last for 21 days. I simply needed a break. I gave myself 21 days of Facebook abstinence & deactivated my account. My fast is now over & I have given consideration to reactivating my account. But here's the thing: I just don't want to. It has been a very blissful break & I'm not ready for it to end. Here's why: