On The Road With Donna- Common Sense and Dignity...

It has definitely been awhile since the last blog. Times flies in the Roberts household.

 We the people made it through the exploited "its all the guns fault" , the picketing of unions to it being voted we are a right to choose/work state, the lawsuits against the Argentine officers and the area schools, watching the town of Linden dwindle to empty buildings because of rules that were later renounced after everyone was drove away. Money and politics is what everyone seems to thrive on.

Lets take a deep breath and STOP being like this. Times continue to be tough. Lets all take the time to enjoy the fact we are living and breathing. We have friends and family. STOP TEXTING! Use that voice you were born with to actually communicate and visit with others. There are so many accidents due to people thinking they can text and drive until they actually hurt or kill someone.Lets not wait for that to happen. Technology is great if you use it wisely and don't let it absorb your life. TURN OFF those video games and look at how lazy and fat you are becoming. Get those kids outside and let them get dirty. Most don't even know what an imagination is because they have to be on a "schedule" of events. Take trips to the park, walking trails, area lakes to swim,fish, read a book or have a picnic. There is no cost and wow its been there waiting.Parents involve your kids in daily activities .

Its the only way they will grow to realize work is a part of life and respect toward others. The biggest complaint I hear about kids of ALL ages today is how disrespectful they are to others. We have all seen it from there rude behavior, bullying, no manners, and tantrums at over age 10 to get there way. What ever happened to doing what is asked? Please and THANK YOU? Common courtesy needs to be enforced or is the "political correct" word I should use "encouraged"?

If not taught at home they will not see a reason for it. When they leave home they choose there own paths and actions which they are responsible for but at least you know you actually were a good parent before that and hope for the best. Teachers do have there hands tied with all the laws and all the parents that say "my kid would never do that" or "that's your job to teach them".

REALLY people! BE PARENTS. Teachers are underpaid and put up with more then you can even imagine. The ones that choose not to understand this need to volunteer and then they will actually realize it is NOT an easy job. Bullying has been an issue forever. It has become worse and when I witnessed a group of kids cutting down a speaker whom was brought into the schools to share her experiences it was obvious this method would not work for those who enjoy hurting others. Personally,lets do self esteem building classes. Its too late for the kids that have killed themselves but we can detour the ones looking at suicide or drugs.

Yes, I agree there are people in the school system that truly try to help but there are also others that turn there backs .especially if it is some of the "jocks" or "popular" students hurting others. That is crap. I don't care if your the president if your hurting others you need to be stopped and that doesn't mean "suspending" you for a mini vacation so you can return even meaner. Mandatory counseling and community service sounds appropriate .along with termination of your sports,music and art classes and if the parents think it is wrong then they should be included in the counseling and community service too.Spring is looking like it is coming in and lets have a outlook of enjoying life, having a laugh, helping , and smiling.

If more of us would take the time for the simple things of life and walk away from the negative influences we may open our eyes to the fact we are all here in a nice community and to remain a good community we should not be pointing fingers but taking the actions of encouragement. No, I am not "politically Correct" in many areas and never will be and that's what makes me who I am. I believe in our troops, our 2nd amendment, no unions, impeaching the president, loving my family and treating others as I would treat myself.I thank god daily for my grown children that have amounted to the wonderful adults they have become and continue to  be hopeful for the lost ones that have taken the wrong path.

I was raised to be respectful and have manners. I know what it is to work and never find an excuse to live off others or use the welfare system. I enjoy a glass of wine and good conversation. I am an honest fun person willing to help and never expect anything in return. Did your folks raise you or were you just raised? Think about it. I have and there are differences..Kindness does go a long way.  Until next time.D