Secret Life of Bees

Why are people so cruel?
On Friday, Oct. 24th, hubby and I went to see Secret Life of Bees. I hadn't read the book so I can't compare the two, but I did love the movie. I cried. It made me sick when I saw the cruelty and prejudiceness of some people. I found it hard to understand how people could be so incredibly MEAN. I am thankful I was raised in a home of love and not of hate for others. My mama always told me to live by the golden rule, "Treat others as you want to be treated." I believe hate and prejudice are learned behaviors and parents should realize that children learn what they live. A verse from Proverbs 22:6 sums up what I believe: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Well, off my soapbox and on to the movie. I love Dakota Fanning and she played the part of Lily so well. What a difficult life Lily had lived, but she did not let the cruelty of her dad, T. Ray, become her downfall. Thankfully, she had Rosaleen (Jennifer Hudson), a nanny and housekeeper, that showed her kindness and love. Queen Latifah played August, the eldest of 3 sisters and the primary beekeeper. I felt this was quite a different portrayal for her, and she played the part with strength and love. I say 5 stars. Go see it!! It has a message. One we need to be reminded of. That's all I got. How do you like that?

Random thoughts of a wandering mind

Well, I felt the urgency to post especially since Cortni posted 2 days ago and it has been since Sept. that I posted. Where has the time gone and why no posts? Time just gets away from me. I am so busy with school, paperwork, and just day to day activities. I don't know how I did everything when my kids were younger and we had all their activities and practices. I just remember when Jordan began to drive my life became easier. Then when Sarah started to drive, I had to worry!!! Is it natural to worry more about a daughter driving than a son? Maybe it was because she was the baby. I love you Sarah beara and Jordie bear. Gosh, I'm so random. Sorry.

Soooooo here's what new with me:
1. I'm a year older--wish i could say I was wiser, more beautiful, more in shape, but all i can say is I'm still fun loving, a tad bit crazy (in a good way!!) and I don't think I will ever grow up.
2. I've decided to be a vegetarian. I've thought about it for a long time and after much thought I felt it was what I should do. You can also contribute watching OPRAH to this decision. Now I know some friends (you know who you are!!) think I'm a bit crazy for doing this. It's okay!!!! I'll be alright. We can still eat out. I can always find something to eat at restaurants. Hopefully this decision will be a step towards getting into better shape and maybe even lose some weight---ugh!! I am really working on this. I have even started walking after school and I'm back doing my wii fit exercises.
3. My dad turns 90 on Nov. 16th and we are having a surprise birthday party for him. Let's just hope we can get him out of his pajamas and to the party spot. Last Sunday I wanted my sister to bring him to my house for lunch and he wouldn't budge. He's pretty ornery, but I do love him!!
4. Life passes by too quickly. Enjoy each day. I read blogs of these incredibly strong people and I wonder if I could be that strong in their situations. The latest blog I'm reading is about a baby boy named Witt born on Oct. 23rd. You can read the family blog here.
5. I still hate just 2 things in life: Alzheimer's and Cancer. I think it's okay for me to hate those 2 diseases. Both have affected my family.