Could It Be? Yes, It Could!
Apr. 21st, 2018 08:01 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mrdreamjeansI'm not quite sure why I feel so grumpy and out of sorts today. It's finally a beautiful day in the neighborhood. We almost made it to 60 degrees F this afternoon and I took a mile walk.
Could it be that I don't feel rested no matter how much sleep I get? I dream vividly and remember my dreams. Does this mean, I'm not fully asleep? I wake up every morning with no energy; yet, my overall health is good.
Could it be that my visit to the library this afternoon was spoiled by noisy, disruptive children? I know librarians want to encourage children to visit the library, but all the kids do these days is play video games on computers, rather than read, and many are obnoxious. Where are the parents? How is it wrong to teach kids to be quiet and respectful in a library? AND, I am not going to regret telling a noisy kid this afternoon to be quiet! Actually, he asked me who I was looking at and I replied I was trying to figure out why he was being so noisy and disrespectful! Manners count and can be taught!!!!
Could it be that my neighbors across the street are clueless? There are 12 people living in a one-bedroom house with four cars parked on the street; they start the engines early in the morning right outside my bedroom window while they go back into the house for a few minutes longer? The low rumbling wakes me every morning!
Could it be the motorcycle riders ... or drivers with the windows down ... blasting music as they drive by and assault my ears who have made me grumpy? Perhaps, I should put my Sirius Broadway channel on, roll down the windows on my Buick, hit the streets and assault their ears with show tunes!! Noise pollution is real!
Could it be because I want to be social and have fallen into a bad habit of opting out of events again? Is it too much time spent alone? I find myself talking to myself often. I guess I'll be worried when the chatting becomes full on dialog and I'm still the only one living here!
Could it be I am as tired of extreme left "crunchy granola" politics as I am of the extreme right's?
I met Barbara Bush multiple times. I know she headed Texas Planned Parenthood at one time. She was kind, generous and candid. Just because she was the wife and mother of GOP presidents doesn't mean she, in death, should be badmouthed by my friends!!
I am annoyed leadership of Actors Equity Association is retiring the name of the beloved "gypsy robe" ceremony when no reason exists to make a change. Gyspy is an endearing term in the community, not a perjorative toward the Romany people. *eyes rolling* It's Extra PC ... I'm tired of that, too ... I wonder moving forward if there will be any attempt to create more roles for older union members? I didn't survive the plague to be invisible!
I do not support the creation of a political campaign workers union, though I'm pro-union and a union member. I do not support any campaigns with dollars. I am sick and tired of endless emails from Democrats asking for $3 for political candidates in states I don't live in; hell! I won't donate to Minnesota politicians. It's just as annoying as the big money grab on the GOP side. I also am not pleased with the big hike in my union dues! I know it was necessary, but money is close and I'm not ready to retire as an actor.
There are times I am pro-death penalty, against progress and fall on the side of tradition concerning issues from my younger years. I am moderate in my politics, can have a civil discussion with both liberal and conservative friends; but, I don't suffer fools gladly on either side. I want quality services for my tax dollars and just and fair laws for everyone. I want President Tramp to be muzzled and damage to our country minimized, but I don't want a President Pence. (that would make me pensive ... *groan*:)
I have trouble learning to use plural pronouns for transgender friends ... I will use he/she properly, but "they" is difficult. I will try. My next door neighbor identifies as "they" and I will do my best to be respectful, kind and honor "their" wishes. I have no idea why the term cisgender is suddenly a thing; I'm guessing what pansexual means; I think people can be bisexual and I know for a fact, it's possible to be celibate. Again, I didn't survive the plague to be invisible, but what happens to older gay men who have survived?
Could it be I'm turning into a grumpy old man? Is it obvious?
Could it be that I don't feel rested no matter how much sleep I get? I dream vividly and remember my dreams. Does this mean, I'm not fully asleep? I wake up every morning with no energy; yet, my overall health is good.
Could it be that my visit to the library this afternoon was spoiled by noisy, disruptive children? I know librarians want to encourage children to visit the library, but all the kids do these days is play video games on computers, rather than read, and many are obnoxious. Where are the parents? How is it wrong to teach kids to be quiet and respectful in a library? AND, I am not going to regret telling a noisy kid this afternoon to be quiet! Actually, he asked me who I was looking at and I replied I was trying to figure out why he was being so noisy and disrespectful! Manners count and can be taught!!!!
Could it be that my neighbors across the street are clueless? There are 12 people living in a one-bedroom house with four cars parked on the street; they start the engines early in the morning right outside my bedroom window while they go back into the house for a few minutes longer? The low rumbling wakes me every morning!
Could it be the motorcycle riders ... or drivers with the windows down ... blasting music as they drive by and assault my ears who have made me grumpy? Perhaps, I should put my Sirius Broadway channel on, roll down the windows on my Buick, hit the streets and assault their ears with show tunes!! Noise pollution is real!
Could it be because I want to be social and have fallen into a bad habit of opting out of events again? Is it too much time spent alone? I find myself talking to myself often. I guess I'll be worried when the chatting becomes full on dialog and I'm still the only one living here!
Could it be I am as tired of extreme left "crunchy granola" politics as I am of the extreme right's?
I met Barbara Bush multiple times. I know she headed Texas Planned Parenthood at one time. She was kind, generous and candid. Just because she was the wife and mother of GOP presidents doesn't mean she, in death, should be badmouthed by my friends!!
I am annoyed leadership of Actors Equity Association is retiring the name of the beloved "gypsy robe" ceremony when no reason exists to make a change. Gyspy is an endearing term in the community, not a perjorative toward the Romany people. *eyes rolling* It's Extra PC ... I'm tired of that, too ... I wonder moving forward if there will be any attempt to create more roles for older union members? I didn't survive the plague to be invisible!
I do not support the creation of a political campaign workers union, though I'm pro-union and a union member. I do not support any campaigns with dollars. I am sick and tired of endless emails from Democrats asking for $3 for political candidates in states I don't live in; hell! I won't donate to Minnesota politicians. It's just as annoying as the big money grab on the GOP side. I also am not pleased with the big hike in my union dues! I know it was necessary, but money is close and I'm not ready to retire as an actor.
There are times I am pro-death penalty, against progress and fall on the side of tradition concerning issues from my younger years. I am moderate in my politics, can have a civil discussion with both liberal and conservative friends; but, I don't suffer fools gladly on either side. I want quality services for my tax dollars and just and fair laws for everyone. I want President Tramp to be muzzled and damage to our country minimized, but I don't want a President Pence. (that would make me pensive ... *groan*:)
I have trouble learning to use plural pronouns for transgender friends ... I will use he/she properly, but "they" is difficult. I will try. My next door neighbor identifies as "they" and I will do my best to be respectful, kind and honor "their" wishes. I have no idea why the term cisgender is suddenly a thing; I'm guessing what pansexual means; I think people can be bisexual and I know for a fact, it's possible to be celibate. Again, I didn't survive the plague to be invisible, but what happens to older gay men who have survived?
Could it be I'm turning into a grumpy old man? Is it obvious?
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