Religion and Politics

    I'd like to start off by thanking those that wrote me back regarding the tragedy in Tuscon. I'm aware that my view of things you may not share but I'm glad you shared yours with me.At least I know your reading this drivel. It takes me a long time to peck these things out with one finger so I appreciate any and all input. Many of you are conservative politically so sometimes I feel all alone out here in the Liberal landscape.I did think of this as I read your replies.

    One day last summer, like so many others , I decided to sit outside in my folding chair. I gather up all my stuff, the portable radio, Mother Jones magazine, peanuts and a glass of wine. It's a beautiful day with the sun filtering through the trees . A light breeze, just enough to lightly ring the wind chimes. Birds and squirrels at the feeder, chirping and chattering.. The yard has been watered and everything is in various stages of blossoming.

    So I get all set up, the radio tuned to NPR (national public radio) sitting on top of the stump next to my chair . Along side the radio I've got the nuts, my glass and my liberal magazine. Oh yeah , I'm in shorts, a Kucinich for president tank top and wearing my "I did not vote for Bush" bracelet on my wrist. A beautiful day in Liberal Land!

   My neighbor across the street is working in his garage and walks on over. We exchange hellos and then he says " I'm a Christian, you know". I almost replied "I'm a Capricorn", but thought better of it. He went on to tell me of his moral values and such . I don't know why he was telling me this. Was it my shirt that prompted him? The magazine? Was he boasting or trying to convert me? It just seemed kinda odd to me. But I guess some people like to wear their religion on there sleeve.He goes back to his garage and I go back to reading.

     A short time later another Knox street neighbor walks over and says "boy you should of heard what Rush Limbaugh had to say the other day". I'm thinking "no I shouldn't". But he tells me anyway. It's all about how bad Obama is ,especially Michele Obama. He went on for quite awhile about how Obama is a terrible president and he also made more than a few racist remarks. I kept quiet as I try and keep the peace with everyone around here . This isn't always easy as most everyone around here is a Republican and I don't agree with most of there stances on things.

     So it seems every time I'm out in the front of the house someone wants to come over and give me there two cents worth on a wide variety of topics whether I want to hear them or not. Now I'm guilty of the same thing by writing you with my opinions and stories of when I was younger. For me it's almost like therapy. Reminiscing of days gone by and pecking out my thoughts on things. Thanks for putting up with this as it gives me a small measure of joy to do this. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I do creating it. I also hope I haven't bored you or offended anyone.

      Take care, Bob the old guy that's lived on this street for what seems like forever