MORE IMPORTANT-PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTION!

SO--an important part of my up-bringing was ALL about good manners. Momma would hear of no less--than proper etiquette. So I have been thinking lately-

IF a tree falls in the woods and there is no one there to hear it--does it make a sound?

IF I somehow--someway let a burp slip while at home alone---IS IT RUDE? After all there was no one there to hear it--No one was offended---No need for an excuse me--SO ?

RULES FOR THE ROAD

Rules for the Road #3-

IT IS NOT SMART-TO WEAVE IN AND OUT OF TRAFFIC--sometimes skipping across several lanes just to arrive a few minutes earlier while endangering the lives of all traveling the road while you are.

For some reason--this always seems to be men that are pulling this stunt. What NUT would cut short in front of several lanes of traffic in an effort to just drive like a maniac and arrive at his destination following his re-enactment of the Daytona Speedway. NOW--in fairness-must men do not drive like this--but the few that do--cause havoc on the road and incur my wrath!

RULES FOR THE ROAD

Lora's Rules #2

DO NOT RUN UP BEHIND ME---TAILGATE ME--AND THINK I AM GOING TO SPEED UP

It is EXTREMELY dangerous to run up behind me---right on my tail--and think I am going to go ANY faster---I promise you I am not--in fact if you do not get off my tail--and you don't have any way around me--I WILL slow down!

I am going the speed limit and usually a little over the speed limit--if that's not fast enough for you---TOO BAD!

RULES FOR THE ROAD

A trip to TX has inspired Lora's Driving Rules-

#1 DO NOT SLOW DOWN TO AN ALMOST DEAD STOP WHEN YOU SEE SOMEONE PULLED OVER BY A POLICE OFFICER!

If you see a motorist that has been pulled over by Mr. Policeman---he has his car pointed toward the highway the lights are flashing---DO NOT SLOW DOWN SO YOU WILL NOT GET A TICKET--since you OBVIOUSLY are speeding---

The policeman has someone pulled over already--he is out of his car--WRITING A TICKET---HE IS BUSY---when you drive by he is NOT going to run jump into his car---spin his tires and go on the chase---just because he spotted your car whizzing by---

IF you were speeding---let's say going 80-- IF they do for some unknown reason--decide you are the one they will chase after--if you slow down to 60--they DO NOT subtract points for being 10 miles UNDER the speed limit. In my opinion--they might should ADD $s to the ticket for becoming an obstruction to traffic!

SO Rule 1---Don't SLOW down--just because someone else is getting a ticket!

BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR POWER

I am in Fort Worth for the weekend with my sweet daughter--wonderful SIL-and 2 youngest grands. They are a delight and blessing in my life. I am glad I have the opportunity to slip away from work occasionally and come west to be with them.

I have been reflecting since they have all gone to bed on the power we have over each other. After 10 months of being alone---I am seeing things slipping back into the pattern of what they were for most before. Relationships are restored-we all just want things to be just like they were. For almost everyone that can happen and life will go on.

Then there are the walking wounded---their life will never be the same and the family they knew will never be the same. You have the power to totally change the life and future of some in your life. BE VERY CAREFUL HOW YOU USE THAT POWER!

I will never feel the same way about myself. I will always wonder what is wrong with me that my family did not stay in tact like almost everyone else around me. I am broken.

I appreciate all that have supported me, prayed for me and encouraged me--and I hate that anyone this side of God has this power to totally change me and my future--but it is what it is. And what it is-for me--will never be the same. PLEASE do not comment---I am just trying to deal with it.

WHAT TO WEAR????

I go through the SAME dilemma every morning before heading out to work. WHAT TO WEAR! I suppose there is some thought that I should dress professionally---you know suited up. I do occasionally like to wear that suit---but I wore suits for YEARS!---ENOUGH ALREADY!

I have been fortunate-so far-with my clients and worked places where no one is dressy dressy---so slacks--even jeans are fine. The problem is what is offered out there in the shops! There seems to be very little on the shelves and rods for a woman -my age-. You know something that is cute-looks good on-and doesn't make one look like a little old lady!

NOW--there are mornings that I dress and look in the mirror and think---

GET OVER IT---YOU ARE NOT A YOUNG WOMAN ANYMORE

AND THEN --THERE ARE THE DAYS THAT I LOOK IN THE MIRROR at the tights- and long form fitting tight---and wonder just WHAT do I do for a profession?

SO how does one dress their age---still look stylish and well dressed and

NOT look like a HOOCHY Momma!

TEST ANXIETY!

I had one of my "Test Anxiety" dreams last night. You know---you found out you are enrolled in a class that you have not attended all quarter and bolt into the final test unprepared. You can't find the building where the test is being held---perhaps you are prepared--but where is the test? You over sleep and run across campus in your PJ's trying to get there on time--Your late--the professor has locked the door.

These dreams are all about control---now I am having trouble sleeping again--only sleeping 4-6 hours per night and THEN the few hours I do sleep I dream -anxious dreams--

I just need to get to that test--prepared---ready to take the test--and IN CONTROL!