10 [b]A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Prov 31
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Loving alien seeks home planet?
I do not agree with the mainstream school when it comes to immigration. I do believe that certain types of individuals should not be allowed to immigrate or should be barred from places based off of their past behaviour... but I do believe that the majority of people are GOOD and they should be allowed to move freely from place to place. We are humans. We are not cattle.
Nor are we extraterrestrial. That is why I find the term 'alien' to be so derogatory. Yes of course, the literal translation is 'a foreigner' but the modern associations of the word all lean towards something from M. Night Shyamalans latest summer thriller, corn fields, crop circles, eerie bleep bloop noises, and large eyed grey things coming to beam you up in the middle of the night and perform God only knows what on your unconscious body....
Yet this term 'alien' I believe is used exactly for that purpose, for the distance it places between us. Yet I have to tell you that I am no different from the Zimbabwean who runs through the Kruger park at night on the way to South Africa, nor from the droves of South Americans who slip their way into the United States at night.
The thing that KILLS me is there are few people who are actually from the countries they are in. The rest are immigrants who then spend a lot of time talking about the us and the them, and the us try to keep the them out of here.
What a stupid way to spend your life, in fear of other people. Surely there have to be far more profitable ways to spend your time?
From a logistical and fiscal point of view, I do believe that everyone who enters a country should be registered, and accounted for and given an identity number and if social services are required, then taxes need to be paid. Then immigrations witch hunt would be focused on people who do not follow registration rules in a humane way, because currently the immigration rules ARE NOT HUMANE.
A very small percentage of people actually qualify to live in America. The immigration process is so restrictive. Yet may I point out please, there were no white men or black men originally here in America, those brown people youre trying to keep out, they were here first!! Their ancestors moved freely up through Mexico into the States long before there was a toll booth and border patrol and helicopters swooping down like pterodactyls in the night....
I think you should rather reprimand people for being lazy, and not for the countries of their birth. How about deporting people for stupidity or for their inability to contribute positively to the rest of humanity? Those are things you CAN control. Where you are born, and to whom you can not control.
I think the immigration rules were a great idea in theory. But their application has failed because of one element. The Human Element. You can not tear families apart because they dont have the $5000 plus per person to apply for permanent residence and then citizenship.
I believe the borders should be opened up. Its going to happen sooner or later anyways. I dont see it as divisions of resources available. I dont see it as a bad thing. I see it as an increase in manpower, an increase in taxes paid (if people are registered), and an increase in the legal population, because theyre not going home you know. They go home, and some lazy ass white girl is going to have to start cleaning toilets at McDonalds.America cant cope without our illegal helpers. So how about we help them?
Nor are we extraterrestrial. That is why I find the term 'alien' to be so derogatory. Yes of course, the literal translation is 'a foreigner' but the modern associations of the word all lean towards something from M. Night Shyamalans latest summer thriller, corn fields, crop circles, eerie bleep bloop noises, and large eyed grey things coming to beam you up in the middle of the night and perform God only knows what on your unconscious body....
Yet this term 'alien' I believe is used exactly for that purpose, for the distance it places between us. Yet I have to tell you that I am no different from the Zimbabwean who runs through the Kruger park at night on the way to South Africa, nor from the droves of South Americans who slip their way into the United States at night.
The thing that KILLS me is there are few people who are actually from the countries they are in. The rest are immigrants who then spend a lot of time talking about the us and the them, and the us try to keep the them out of here.
What a stupid way to spend your life, in fear of other people. Surely there have to be far more profitable ways to spend your time?
From a logistical and fiscal point of view, I do believe that everyone who enters a country should be registered, and accounted for and given an identity number and if social services are required, then taxes need to be paid. Then immigrations witch hunt would be focused on people who do not follow registration rules in a humane way, because currently the immigration rules ARE NOT HUMANE.
A very small percentage of people actually qualify to live in America. The immigration process is so restrictive. Yet may I point out please, there were no white men or black men originally here in America, those brown people youre trying to keep out, they were here first!! Their ancestors moved freely up through Mexico into the States long before there was a toll booth and border patrol and helicopters swooping down like pterodactyls in the night....
I think you should rather reprimand people for being lazy, and not for the countries of their birth. How about deporting people for stupidity or for their inability to contribute positively to the rest of humanity? Those are things you CAN control. Where you are born, and to whom you can not control.
I think the immigration rules were a great idea in theory. But their application has failed because of one element. The Human Element. You can not tear families apart because they dont have the $5000 plus per person to apply for permanent residence and then citizenship.
I believe the borders should be opened up. Its going to happen sooner or later anyways. I dont see it as divisions of resources available. I dont see it as a bad thing. I see it as an increase in manpower, an increase in taxes paid (if people are registered), and an increase in the legal population, because theyre not going home you know. They go home, and some lazy ass white girl is going to have to start cleaning toilets at McDonalds.America cant cope without our illegal helpers. So how about we help them?
Monday, June 13, 2011
Nationality?
I went to a charming little baby shower this weekend. It was a traditional female only event full of silly little baby games and a smorgasbord of delectable little nibbles. I sat across from a very well kept lady, around my age, although I would say she was far sophisticated in her attire and mannerisms (to the point that she was rigid and a lark) I kept feeling how I could very easily choose to emulate her, with all her stiffness and confines but more and more I am choosing to be colloquial and more free in my presentation.
I keep wondering if this is a part of my American transformation. Or if this is just honestly who I am supposed to be? My entire early years were spent with constant emulation (emulation is the highest form of praise, so those that I emulated, I only adored you)...to the point that I felt like an empty hollow shell. I could be whom ever you wanted me to be. Yet I had no idea of my 'true self'. My median core value was wistfulness and longing, a haunting longing to be someone else, and never myself.
Yet my elder years (closer to 30 and to 31) have been on the constant hunt for my 'true self'... yet 'true identity' is also always open to interpretation.
I find that my speech is more varied. I have adopted into my patter the American humour that surrounds me. Yet I have a hard time relinquishing the vowels from my words. I also refuse to say Boo-eeee for buoy. But I am not feint or weak hearted at the thought of floating down a river or hanging out at the lake. Practically any puddle will do.
And as much as I am adverse to them, I understand the need for paper plates. Never polystyrene (they do not degrade) but paper.
I think the most major change is instead of seeing the differences, I now see the similarities. I see the humour. I see layers and layers of mirth in common situations. I see the collective force of humanity.
But honestly, getting back to our rigid aforementioned lady above, I really think I identify most with the rednecks. There are a couple things that really sit well with me when it comes to the redneck identity.
* Relaxed and laid back
* Come as you are, no dress code
*All are welcome, open door policy
* I will treat you like youre part of my family, your kids are my kids, vice versa
* I am going to feed you and fall over myself to keep your cup full
* No airs and graces, what you see is what you get
* Fun loving and outdoorsy. Horses, quad bikes, pools, lakes, rivers, BBQ, sun, mosquitoes and laughter.
I keep wondering if this is a part of my American transformation. Or if this is just honestly who I am supposed to be? My entire early years were spent with constant emulation (emulation is the highest form of praise, so those that I emulated, I only adored you)...to the point that I felt like an empty hollow shell. I could be whom ever you wanted me to be. Yet I had no idea of my 'true self'. My median core value was wistfulness and longing, a haunting longing to be someone else, and never myself.
Yet my elder years (closer to 30 and to 31) have been on the constant hunt for my 'true self'... yet 'true identity' is also always open to interpretation.
I find that my speech is more varied. I have adopted into my patter the American humour that surrounds me. Yet I have a hard time relinquishing the vowels from my words. I also refuse to say Boo-eeee for buoy. But I am not feint or weak hearted at the thought of floating down a river or hanging out at the lake. Practically any puddle will do.
And as much as I am adverse to them, I understand the need for paper plates. Never polystyrene (they do not degrade) but paper.
I think the most major change is instead of seeing the differences, I now see the similarities. I see the humour. I see layers and layers of mirth in common situations. I see the collective force of humanity.
But honestly, getting back to our rigid aforementioned lady above, I really think I identify most with the rednecks. There are a couple things that really sit well with me when it comes to the redneck identity.
* Relaxed and laid back
* Come as you are, no dress code
*All are welcome, open door policy
* I will treat you like youre part of my family, your kids are my kids, vice versa
* I am going to feed you and fall over myself to keep your cup full
* No airs and graces, what you see is what you get
* Fun loving and outdoorsy. Horses, quad bikes, pools, lakes, rivers, BBQ, sun, mosquitoes and laughter.
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