Tonight's Stuff

Ever since I can recall, I never much made it a plan to listen/watch any speech given by the president. Except for Richard Nixon's resignation and Bill Clinton's Monica-gate. Outside of that--not so much. Really didn't even plan to listen to President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight.

But I did.

There are parts the media, opposition and the folks drinkin' coffee at Denny's will disect. I liked what President Obama said about no more tax breaks for companies who send jobs oversees. Or the pledge for healthcare and energy. The president, who is three years younger than me and I'm still trying to get around that, spoke of education. How all should pledge to get more education--like at least a year more..

Hmm. Kinda confirms what I've had on my mind. Years ago, I was a pre-K aid and tutor to older kids. I LOVED it. Hence, I started out be a teacher, and I let detours get in the way. So it didn't happen. Today, I go between criminal justice or physical therapist assistant. Folks I know will chime in. I like the thought of doing more. Help out. I'd still like to talk with folks that experienced their chests cracked open so they could have a little heart work done, like me. Stuff to think about. So time to look into some college catalogs.

Personally, I think President Obama did well on his first time in front of Congress. It's only been a month since he took office. Folks need to remember he's not exactly Moses. Even tho, like Moses, President Obama knows where his strength comes from.

And so do I.

History Past

A relationship and Richard Nixon. What do they have in common? Both have passed. One I want to know about. The other...not to so much.

First Richard Nixon. I was in high school when he resigned. On that August day, I watched President Nixon announce his resignation and to leave office the following afternoon. I knew it was history, yet I had too many other things to do. When Richard Nixon and David Frost conducted their infamous interviews in 1977, I didn't watch. Once again, just too much else too do. Well, today, I saw Frost/Nixon, Opie Taylor--er--Ron's Howard's newest Oscar worthy work. When I watch those old Andy Griffith, especially, that first season, I marvel what Little Ronny grew up to be. Anyway, Frost/Nixon had me asking myself, "Is this what happened?" All I remember of David Frost was dating Diahann Carroll and I wondered what she saw in him. Not so handsome in my eye. This movie piqued my interest in a piece of history long past. I'd like to see these interviews myself--just to see. Just to know.
And Frank Langella--heck, I can see what Whoopi Goldberg saw in him! :)

The second thing; A relationship. Ahh. Not much to say there. I mentioned the guy in a previous entry. He's since said I crossed the line and disrespected him. How? By talking about him to his pastor for a few minutes. The conversation totalled five minutes--if that--during two separate occasions. I looked for some guidance from someone that knew the guy and somebody we both respected. To a degree, I do see the guy's point--being angry. Especially if he felt I went behind his back. If anything I am sorry he's upset, yet I still have no regrets I spoke to his pastor. I'd tired of words being said and no actions being done-that's if there was conversation at all. Oh well. I look at the fact, I didn't blow my gasket to this guy, or cry in the comfort of my room or even anything really. His choice. Gee, to quote a movie, maybe he's just not into me. Big deal There are so many other things I need to do.

History Past.