Posts by the Roaring Ellie
Where There’s a Will….There’s a Way
Just what you wanted and/or needed this morning; another witness to Sunday night’s unexpected altercation between Chris Rock and Will Smith. While completely unnecessary to describe the event, I have, like so many, rehashed the event in my mind over and over. What I found most disturbing, believe it or not, was not Will Smith’s…
Read MoreThe Tipping Point
In days leading up to February 24th, snippets became full fledged warnings of Russian troops scaling up targeting key cities in its neighbor, Ukraine. Immediately prior to the actual invasion, President of Russia Vladimir Putin took to the airwaves to declare his reasoning for doing so – in part to announce and in part to…
Read MoreTo Vax or Not to Vax? That is the Question
A germ that at lightning speed morphed its way into a pandemic, still having no confirmation from the powers that be as to where it emerged, has spawned the largest stand-off since the Cuban Missle Crisis. Those receptive to the vaccine couldn’t get one fast enough and those opposed would not take the bait despite…
Read MoreThe 21 Gun Salute
My mother came to live with me in 2015. While in reasonably good health for her advanced years, mom has declined over time and become less and less able to do things for herself. Her mind is still sharp, however. My mother utilizes a walker to give her stability as she walks. She can walk…
Read More46 – First and Ten on the Twenty
Deprogram the Deplorables The first big news I heard yesterday was that Katie Couric thinks Trump supporters need to be deprogrammed. I always liked Katie. She was a cheerful individual who very publicly experienced the death of her husband due to colon cancer almost on camera. I view her as a strong woman who made…
Read MoreMaking Census
For the duration of my life, I have known about the presence of the KKK. Are all white people supremacists? Absolutely not. But it is real – and it continues in pockets to this day. Are all Irishmen drunks? Absolutely not. Are some? Sure. Are all Italians in the mob? Absolutely not. Are some? Do…
Read MoreBoundaries
The posts on my page, friends’ pages and others are presenting a wide array of opinions as to the events at the Capital as well as the preceding four years. Ironically, I have seen many (more than ten) comments from people identifying with the Democrat party either stating that they have blocked individuals from their…
Read MoreDivided We Fall
I would like all those who read this to do something. Republicans: Look through your friends, coworkers, acquaintances and tell me if you can name ONE Democrat you like. Democrats: Look through your friends, coworkers, acquaintances and tell me if you can name ONE Republican you like. Odds are, you can. We each have friends…
Read MoreThe Power of Advertising
The early 90’s saw a trend which became known to many as “empower yourself”. It stemmed, largely, from corporation’s desire to do more with less employees. The powers that be encouraged all their staff members to step outside their swim lanes and take on more responsibilities, whether it was indeed part of the scope of…
Read MoreThe Great Pretenders
Facebook began many years ago and while I did not jump on the bandwagon at the very start, I did find my way there and found many wonderful friends from the past to reconnect with. It quickly became part of my routine. Get up in the morning, check Facebook and see what was going on. …
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