tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post844373387085813907..comments2024-03-28T03:34:46.775-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: UglinessFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-84330339328111979942015-06-10T09:11:29.250-05:002015-06-10T09:11:29.250-05:00I've found listening to too much news does the...I've found listening to too much news does the same to me. I do what I need to to make the world a good place to be for all, the news stations do what they need to to make money and rating and sensationalize. Sigh...hope you are better.MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-43087655635677517782015-06-09T02:22:27.419-05:002015-06-09T02:22:27.419-05:00I agree. We've just had the Alton Towers rolle...I agree. We've just had the Alton Towers roller coaster disaster here in the UK too. I avoid soaps. They are depressing generally. Soaps are the likes of Eastenders and coronation street tv shows. They are so real life they're miserable. Anna of Mutton Style and Yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123818835370240987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-72772488834199025192015-06-05T14:35:16.869-05:002015-06-05T14:35:16.869-05:00I had to stop listening also...just made me sick. ...I had to stop listening also...just made me sick. And why or why cut the health care for Vets...I just don't get it.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com<br />https://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/sherlock-boomer<br />Terry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-38194333343837615642015-06-05T06:12:39.185-05:002015-06-05T06:12:39.185-05:00I know I'm like the proverbial "ostrich w...I know I'm like the proverbial "ostrich with its head in the sand" but I don't watch or listen to any news and I don't read the newspaper or news magazines. I see some headlines when I go onto the computer and I hear what other people are talking about and that's more than enough for me. I find that I'm calmer/less stressed and less angry by not knowing about things I can't change (ie, earthquakes, storms, shootings, the wicked hearts of mankind, etc). I have "causes" that I'm passionate about and support and I do my best to positively impact people and situations in my little piece of the world. Anything more than that and I'd have to nickname myself "Eyore", hahaha.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08998889466596184258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-78138999909979587822015-06-05T03:48:47.177-05:002015-06-05T03:48:47.177-05:00That is why I don't watch the news. I seem to...That is why I don't watch the news. I seem to hear things anyways (like the guy shooting people in WallyWorld in Grand Forks) and I have friends and relatives who have promised to tell me if anything big happens. Although...more and more of them are avoiding the news lately, too--LOL! I like the idea of a good news channel. Now that I would watch in a heartbeat! ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-85462010796984536062015-06-05T00:03:07.506-05:002015-06-05T00:03:07.506-05:00Well, you even managed to find an ugly plant pictu...Well, you even managed to find an ugly plant picture to go with your ugly meed! Good job!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-34805063079861363952015-06-04T23:30:26.238-05:002015-06-04T23:30:26.238-05:00Well, there is a Good News "channel"...b...Well, there <i>is</i> a Good News "channel"...but you won't find it on the TV :(<br /><br />Sorry you feel so discouraged...I can hardly blame you, knowing what you are going through and the stories you are hearing. It's okay to vent; that's what friends are for.Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-29010467835055610162015-06-04T19:42:17.016-05:002015-06-04T19:42:17.016-05:00There are very real things to be upset about. I do...There are very real things to be upset about. I don't like what they're do to our veterans. However, our government is just being cheap. Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-9989925519746733522015-06-04T13:17:00.112-05:002015-06-04T13:17:00.112-05:00I used to tell my children that if they didn't...I used to tell my children that if they didn't like something they should do something about it or they had no right to complain. LOL! I know it's hard to watch the news and sometimes it isn't worth it but I find I am an armchair activist and there are many petitions and actions you can take. It might make you feel less helpless/angry at the situation(s).Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-23239643151032154202015-06-04T13:12:11.912-05:002015-06-04T13:12:11.912-05:00I worked in a VA hospital actually 2 one of them i...I worked in a VA hospital actually 2 one of them in Portland Oregon they spent billions building a new hospital affiliated with the OHSU complex, it takes 4 months to 6 months for a medical check up and ptsd veterans will wait until God walks this earth..The Denver VA hospital was being rebuilt to the Pharmacy where I worked, it was vastly different, then I worked in the former VA hospital in Vancouver Washington it was wonderful used to be called Barnes Hospital whereby Veterans were treated well, now it is a vast domicilary/mental health center and ptsd center..The hospital in Portland is deplorable and the hospital in Denver wonderful and the tiny place here in Vancouver Washington is wonderful, why can't they get it right it is shameful that veterans who fought for our country are treated like crap yes they are, they are building a huge homeless/alcoholic center with state of the art facilities here Veterans with chronic alcoholism and homeless get first dib on the housing, thanks to God Washington state has Senator Patty Murray who is a powerhouse to the veterans causes.. We only watch pbs shows and listen to news from seattle we are about 300 miles away from Seattle but I got an old radio that gets the signal and we listen daily, it is the most accurate! Keep smiling Connie and praying for your hubs to feel much much better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-32738066808097063602015-06-04T12:15:35.798-05:002015-06-04T12:15:35.798-05:00I find it hard to find national news stations anym...I find it hard to find national news stations anymore that I will listen to. One guy came directly from one political party who claims he isn't bias. On another station a news writer for their news has a father or uncle that works in the Presidents group of aids.When he tells us how Obama hasn't really played too much golf, I know where that news came from. And the one other we can get to hear, had to replace their lead guy because he exaggerated things that would mean he gave the news to lean his own way for all those your years. I get my news from off the internet from sites that are called radically right wing because they actually are telling all and are condemned for it by main stream media and the President.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-39831063989174374502015-06-04T11:42:31.549-05:002015-06-04T11:42:31.549-05:00I am no longer listening to the first half of the ...I am no longer listening to the first half of the news...life here is difficult enough not to heap on more problems. My 80+ year old neighbor says just let it go in one ear Jen, and out the other...but I can't. So I ignore the TV news...listening to his problems is hard enough, LOL.<br /><br />It's all a matter of what we look for, it we look for gloom and doom there are heaps of it out there. Difficult as it is, I'm trying to find some brightness in life. I tell him that he is awake, and kicking, and hey if that's not good news then imagine the alternative. LOL.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-35997709845114211142015-06-04T11:28:01.470-05:002015-06-04T11:28:01.470-05:00Sometimes the news on TV can be so depressing. Are...Sometimes the news on TV can be so depressing. Are only bad things happening in the world? Are we going to hell in a hand basket? It can't help but be upsetting. I'm hearing from my daughter's inlaws how bad the VA can be. Hang in there -- you're not the only one.Muffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-15538000466541195982015-06-04T10:39:30.376-05:002015-06-04T10:39:30.376-05:00You might think you're cranky and there is so ...You might think you're cranky and there is so much on the news that SHOULD make us feel that way, but . . . when you typed "Your mother is a dunce!" in reply to a comment after a recent post about high school graduation photos, I snorted laughter when I figured out that you were replying to your daughter!!!<br /><br />How do you feel about peonies? (not the scent, I get that issue). ��Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-68768469338793639212015-06-04T09:39:28.666-05:002015-06-04T09:39:28.666-05:00Yes, I agree. Our veterans deserve much better. ...Yes, I agree. Our veterans deserve much better. And if there was a "good news channel" on tv, that's all I'd watch!Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-14720171066085011462015-06-04T08:59:43.619-05:002015-06-04T08:59:43.619-05:00I quit watching the news years ago.Sometimes we ju...I quit watching the news years ago.Sometimes we just have to trust in God that things will work out according to His plan and despite our interference. Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-78906708940822992452015-06-04T08:56:22.061-05:002015-06-04T08:56:22.061-05:00I avoid the news like the plague.
I don't kno...I avoid the news like the plague.<br /><br />I don't know where to turn to help veterans. I know even years ago it was very difficult, a three hour drive and an all day affair to see a doctor with Dad.<br /><br />Maybe the world will wake up.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-33798644363580168622015-06-04T08:30:10.471-05:002015-06-04T08:30:10.471-05:00So much bad news out there, try not to watch. But...So much bad news out there, try not to watch. But along with the bad is always good too...Blessings Francine.Primitive Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525399769247105105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-77812553114550802372015-06-04T08:26:29.414-05:002015-06-04T08:26:29.414-05:00I like to watch the news, but often am not around ...I like to watch the news, but often am not around at that time, or am late to turn it on. I do find that our local news stations like to pass on some good news stories.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938874724231860923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-8510200156464654622015-06-04T08:05:45.027-05:002015-06-04T08:05:45.027-05:00I avoid what I can - the media "sensationaliz...I avoid what I can - the media "sensationalizes" things to the point of absurdity. Heck, they even do this with the weather - hyping up the storms.<br /><br />Hope you feel better today.Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-6610961020495559962015-06-04T07:57:18.897-05:002015-06-04T07:57:18.897-05:00My husband reads everything in the newspaper and f...My husband reads everything in the newspaper and follows news on TV, but I avoid it. He fills me in on anything I ""need to know".Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-83310934152536478372015-06-04T07:47:20.225-05:002015-06-04T07:47:20.225-05:00Good news is out there, but seldom in the spotligh...Good news is out there, but seldom in the spotlight because human nature is drawn to gossip, scandal and tragedy. That's the way is is and always will be. How's that for a ray of sunshine? As you see, I've been cranky lately too.Tired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285635623675889289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-8891778338590497112015-06-04T07:39:34.167-05:002015-06-04T07:39:34.167-05:00I agree with you about the veterans and I think it...I agree with you about the veterans and I think it is deplorable that we expect them to die for our country but when they are done fighting, we toss them away- out of sight, out of mind. Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-3323235978889460262015-06-04T07:24:11.815-05:002015-06-04T07:24:11.815-05:00I get most of my news from the internet, so I can ...I get most of my news from the internet, so I can pick and choose what I want to read. I know what you mean about our veterans and the "care" they get, and have to fight for what little there is. Something has gone screwy in our priorities. I have a guy who always asks for money right outside the coffee shop. I don't give him any, since I notice he's got a smartphone and pays for it probably with gullible people's donations. (grump)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-8075095707115991592015-06-04T07:00:52.480-05:002015-06-04T07:00:52.480-05:00http://www.goodnewsnetwork.orghttp://www.goodnewsnetwork.orgJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648136604369527102noreply@blogger.com