TV Say What?

There are somethings that I find interesting in relation to TV and movies, things that I have observed that I thought I would share because I don't want to work on school. So, now you get a random list. Slight disclaimer, this list in no way is applicable to all TV episodes or movies.

• Unless someone is in bed or in pajamas, shoes are always worn inside
• When any minor or major pillow fight breaks out there are always feathers everywhere. Are there truly that many feathered pillows used? Do feathered pillows really come apart that easily?
• When anything intimate is happening, there are two sheets on the bed... when someone gets out of the bed and takes the sheet, there is always another sheet for the other to wrap around their own body. Who is the interior designers for these and where do they buy their bedding?
• Classroom sizes... typical classrooms on TV have twelve desks that are all lined up in neat little rows. That would be nice or weird.
• Blinds or curtains are never closed, even at night. Privacy please?
• Screens do not exist on windows. People are constantly opening windows or climbing through windows yet there are never screens on these windows. Is no one afraid of birds flying through their windows? Seriously?
• Toothpaste and brushing of the teeth is completely inaccurate. Toothpaste foams is the truth. Unless there is some kind of non-foaming toothpaste than they are not using toothpaste. Plus, since when has brushing your teeth lasted 5.3 seconds? Dental consult, please.
• Perfectly coifed hair. Always. It can be 4pm, 6am, or midnight and the hair is always perfect. Apparently I need a cut, color, and wash asap.

No wonder our society has image problems and bad teeth and birds flying through houses. Okay, the last one might be a bit off but anything is possible. I think.

Peace.

Midnight Musings

I have not written in awhile because frankly I have not known what to say. Life has been up and down and up and down again. There is a lot happening in the world right now. I have heard too many stories of life and death lately, surgeries, hospitalization, pain, and frustration. Sadly, with each day the stories grow deeper.

For over five months now my grandparents have been in and out of the hospital. There have been three open heart surgeries between the two of them. Just when things look good, they turn south again. This means my mom has been back and forth far too often, all of us trying to fill in the gaps. And after five months it becomes exhausting for everyone. I know we have it easier than others at this time so rather than focus on comparison and hard time perhaps we should remember good.

People love.

Sometimes I get too caught up in things that I forget to see that people love. How do people love? Well, there are a few ways I have seen recently.

- A mom going out early in the bitter cold to de-thaw a daughter's car covered in inches of ice.

- Colleagues staying until every book is put away even when they never used the books.

- A friend texting just to see how things are going, to send a reminder that prayers are still being prayed.

- A daughter doing the dishes without being asked.

- A dad leaving a card and jewelry for each of his daughters on a special day, even when life has been crazy.

- A boss truly asking how everyone is doing, checking in on current happenings even when their day is busy.

- A father going dress shopping, returning to the store for at least two exchanges because he knows his daughter does not want to do it and because he truly takes joy in it.

- A community of readers rallying with love and prayers around a Christian author and her husband as they announce their dissolving marriage.

- A boyfriend playing with his girlfriends hair just because it makes her feel better.

Sometimes love is a feeling.

Sometimes love is a word.

Sometimes love is words.

Sometimes love is action.

Love.

Peace.

Sunday Letters

Dear People of the World, I don't really care about football. Did I watch the Superbowl? Not so much. Sorry. But, talk to me about baseball and I have very strong opinions. Dear Giant Sledding Hill, You make me feel out of shape. Next time, I will dominate you more than you dominate me. Dear Food Poisoning/ Flu/ Unknown Stomach Bug, You won at the beginning of the week. I admit defeat. Now, take your victory and run... far, far away. Dear Number 12, Twelfth place should not have an "f" in it. It is just plan peculiar. Dear Awesomeness in a Bowl, Awesome? Check. Full? Check. Stomachache? Big check. Worth it? Probably. Dear Sleep, Glad to meet you. I am about to make your acquaintance once again.

Peace.