A Rant, by Say Anything Notes.

Sweet Sarah. I know...that's me. But every now and then I swear that there is steam coming out of my ears. I do, at times, get a little sketchy. So to prove that, here is a ridiculous rant about dear old Facebook:

Why don't they have a "NO THANKYOU" Option on Facebook for those "SO AND SO is a FAN of SUCH AND SUCH, don't YOU want to become a FAN?" Then you could click "no, thank you." Cause sometimes, I just feel like screaming. I don't know. I know, it's nice. I'm a fan of groups and many different "what nots" on facebook....but I also have my profile set so as that it doesn't announce it everytime I join something. Cause sometimes, if they had a button that said "no, thank you", I would use it! Or even one that said, NO WAY! I mean, cause I have a right to express myself too, and there's no button for that. Only one to accept. The "ignore" button just isn't doing it for me anymore.

I did invite people to read this blog. Oh, and yes to be a fan of my hot bass player of a husband. Guilty as charged. That's about it though. Speaking of Facebook...I knew when we joined that it would slowly get on my nerves, but it does keep us in contact with our family members that are miles away so it is worth the nerves rattling.

So, usually when people request our "friendship", I know who they are! If, I don't, but they have several mutual friends with us, then I usually accept the request and give it a chance, thinking...they must know us. They are going to leave a comment and say hello. I always, comment anyhow, a nice hello, how are ya...thanks for the ad, nice to be in touch, etc. Well, to hell with that. Cause, lately....I've been getting ZERO response. What is up with that. It's like they see us, and are like..."oh yeah, I remember her...I need another friend number so I'll request them and then ignore their comments." Well, shucks. So, I'm giving those people a lousy 2 weeks and then TA TA. I don't really like having people connections that don't interact with us. That's simply silly.

I do have a few on there that I comment on again, and again, and they never ever, ever, ever, ever...respond. I continue to comment as a friendly gesture. But I have to leave them on because you know...they are the spouse/signifigant other of a friend...etc. Right? I mean, what would Ms. Manner's say, if I just went on a deleting fest! So...YES. That is a pet PEEVE of mine. Rude people that do not respond. Or take notice that you are corresonding with them. Over it. Not really. Never get over that. Ha.

By the way, if your taking the time to read my rant, (which is inspired by Luke's ranting off Gilmore Girls) then you most likely do not fit any of these pet peeves - ever.

HMM. I hardly ever rant. Thats a lie. I have little rants here and there. If I think any of them will make a good laugh, I'll try to include them in a post from now on. I find rants funny. You can't deny them or change them and they never go away. Pet peeves never lessen over time. They are fabulously ever so irksome!

POOKA ANYONE???

There are just some days that I really wish I had my very own pooka. Now, if your not a staunch Jimmy Stewart fan or possibly a fairy/shape shifter, history buff...then you may not be familiar with the legendary creatures. From what I've read though....I couldn't have my first choice, that of one as a giraffe. In the 1950 movie, Harvey, Stewart's best friend was a six-foot, three and one-half inch rabbit.

Anyhow, I was just thinking how nice it would be to have my own pooka. Call me crazy. Call me whatever you wish. It seems at times though that I have moments where I'd like a second opinion and there's noone around, or I just need a listening ear. Hmm. Yes. Of course a giraffe, nonetheless, would present a myraid of troubles! I wouldn't be able to go anywhere with it. So thats out of the question, of course.

Still. I think it would be nice. Some days. My very own pooka. I don't know....Stewarts character in the movie Harvey seems to have some spark to him...which goes to owe something to the relationship he shares with "Harvey", the pooka. And, Stewart just makes me smile. Anyone else ever thought a pooka might be nice every now and then?

Maybe I should add it to this years Wish List. I wonder if they have them in stock at Bed, Bath, and Beyond.

Hmm.

Worth a shot.

If so I think I'll call her Stella.

She Speaks...

Hello blogworld. Say Anything Notes has been out of touch, as they say, for months on end now. The Battle of the Migraines has not yet ended, but it has reached a turning point as to where I'm going to attempt to begin writing again. I cannot promise how often I will make a peep...or that this break through will last, but I'm hoping that it remains steady! That being said. Thank you to those of you that have been peeking in to check on me. I'm slowly getting better.

I also made a mess of my blog page recently and have yet had the time to clean it up fully or manage a successfuly re-vamping of it. So it is, what it is...as I am...a work in progress, I suppose. Thats it for now. Till we meet again xoxo.

Sandboxes are dirty enough already...why can't we just play NICE?

I'm very embarrassed to say that I'm just running across this documentary. Yes, we now have Netflix, and yes we have extremely fun movie watching habits...just last night...we watched, Baghead, from indie film makers, Mark and Jay Duplass...he he! I screamed a couple times too.

Back on subject here. I am and forever will be, in love with learning. What is the point though, if your thinking is shushed....your free speech - NOT free? This is not the first time I've heard this dilemma. My brothers have brought this to my thoughts. My older brother always has told me - all college professors are Liberals! When he did so, I thought, oh that's just him...expressing his point of view...saying what he always says. Then I thought - hey! What are you trying to say by that...don't you know I want to teach one day??? I found myself today wondering if there was more to his statement than I realized.

There is nothing wrong with being Liberal, Conservative, Independent, etc. {insert choice of political description here}. Education and thus, knowledge - needs diversity to evolve.

My younger brother, made an interesting comment the other day. He noted that everyone, no matter what, was prejudice and racist in some way or another...NO MATTER WHAT? That it is - a natural thing. Now, he could have been trying to get under my skin, etc. I grinned at him and didn't let him provoke me to a discussion. One, because I was tired and another person was already provoked. Two, because I was half wondering if he fully believed his comment 100% or if it was a method of hiding behind some sort of fear. Now, I am reminded of his comment...

Why you ask? Well, I'm learning more these days through the "University of FACEBOOK". Have you heard of it? People are reading their papers, articles, books, and then they use their right to free speech and they speak out...and they are gracious. Yes, gracious, by providing links to new and interesting topics. Thank you very much. I don't have time to read everything and I love it when the links are posted right in front of my face. Of course...some of those quizzes I could do without.

Here's the nitty gritty of the sandbox from today's Facebook University Class:

The first link was to an article by a freelance journalist... the title refers to my older brother's remark. The title of the article is "Nearly All My Professors are Democrats. Isn't that a Problem?" by Dan Lawton

Check out the Article by Dan Lawton in The Christian Science Monitor

Then, someone followed with a link to the documentary film titled "Indoctrinate U"...this is where I'm embarrassed to say...this is my first hearing of this film and my first viewing. (Here is where I was reminded of my younger brother's comment...as racism is a topic in the film.) The link is of course to a pirated copy...about 40 plus minutes long...I don't think it's quite the whole thing. I will post the link below. Also, I'm posting the link to the official website for the documentary. Indie film maker, Evan Coyne Maloney, uses an old school method, the "Socratic" one, to find answers to his questions. I appreciate that! I think you just might too.

Here is the trailer!


Link to the Google Video Post of 'Indoctrinate U'

Visit the "Indoctrinate U" Website

I get it, in general, Universities were created with very liberal thinking in mind. Meaning...a place for free thinking. Yet, every individual has a right to think for themselves. This includes Conservatives, Liberals, Independents, Art Students..he he...thought I'd throw that last one in their for fun, since I'm an art history major. You get my point. Maybe, I don't know. This is just a suggestion: Maybe, MORE should think for THEMSELVES MORE OFTEN. This documentary suggests that this is NOT what is being advocated in America's Universities! What? Wait? Say that again? You read it...Houston...I think we have a problem.


It's rather disturbing to see our educational establishments become, well, ridiculous...if there is a grain of truth in this sandbox lesson...then yes...RIDICULOUS. Why are we censoring THOUGHT? Where will that get us? And why would I want to attend a university with "one point of view"? Please. Give me a break...

What would Socrates say? What would Jefferson say? What would {insert any one you admire or enjoy reading writings of here} say? Actually, if I remember right, I think I leaned a bit more toward Aristotle in my liking, but you get my drift here. Century after century, we fight to speak our thoughts, to write them down, for them not to be lost or burned, etc. Individually, we are entitled to our own opinions. I don't get it...do we want to become drones of some sort? I admit, I don't agree with everyone. I agree to disagree - and respect their point of view. I also learn so much from others, on a regular basis, that think differently than I do.

As far as our country and one person leading our country goes...one person does not lead this country...we do - as a whole. Until we figure out a way to PLAY NICE IN THE SANDBOX, well...it's gonna be dirty. We are human beings first - liberals, conservatives, and independents...last. Or at least...some where inbetween.


I watched the link to the "Indoctrinate U" video...the 40 or so minutes that it has posted. I think that the film maker's approach, as I said before, the "Socratic" method, produces a very sincere and enlightening result. The overall vibe of the documentary does not alienate, really, any point of view (in my opinion), simply, it asks basic questions. I think one will find that these basic questions are, indeed, worth asking. Especially in today's America, where we are raised up to follow the AMERICAN DREAM...which now includes a COLLEGE EDUCATION. Now, I'm not saying that this documentary isn't considered by some to be controversial...of course it is. I recommend, though, forming an opinion for yourself.

Viewers might find themselves in a little shock, over the absurdity of the situations exposed, and wonder what they could possibly do? Well, one can spread the word about it. We are the students. We pay for our education, or our taxpayers do. So you decide if you prefer diversity or not?


I believe that true knowledge is gained very much so through diversity. Among other venues...but diversity is priceless. Colleges preach it everyday on their slogans, websites, and brochures. Is it true? What do you think?

Now, I'm a hopeless optimist, so I'll still become that "liberal professor" (if I must be labeled...), but at least I'll be the one advocating true freedom of speech - no matter what your political beliefs are...meaning we need everyone THINKING to make this world a better place.

If you can't tolerate someone else's point of view and discuss it...then get out of the sand box.