tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post8746403769555265464..comments2023-08-22T11:08:35.711-07:00Comments on FERRET-FACED FASCIST FRIENDS: HOW I’M GETTING OVER (THE HELL THAT IS 2012)Stephen T. McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-42598619997736567092014-07-01T14:25:38.542-07:002014-07-01T14:25:38.542-07:00It's definitely a book worth reading, and I st...It's definitely a book worth reading, and I still have my copy with no intention of getting rid of it. But there can be too much of a good thing, and that's how I felt about the book.<br /><br />I didn't necessarily want to relive every moment of Mahalia's life with her; just give me the highest and lowest moments and a little of the in-between.<br /><br />But my biggest complaint was the "Black" lingo or "ebonics". I didn't mind that at all when the author was directly quoting Mahalia or someone else who truly spoke that way. But she was describing events in that same sort of lingo, as if she as the writer was thinking in that same sort of linguistic style. That was ridiculous and came across as if the author was a "poseur" on the scene.<br /><br />Nevertheless though, I'm still glad to have read the book and would recommend it to others, despite the tedious descriptive passages and the unnecessary minutiae.<br /><br />There's no question that I felt I knew Mahalia after reading that tome.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-12848518533221336592014-07-01T14:01:14.263-07:002014-07-01T14:01:14.263-07:00In contrast, I appreciated immensely every detail ...In contrast, I appreciated immensely every detail the author put in her biography of Mahalia. It gave me the feeling that I knew Mahalia and followed her path, understanding all the obstacles even to the most minute detail. Goreau used tapes to help write the book, which were recorded with Mahalia. It's a wonderful book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-73735550582453749412012-09-06T11:36:49.002-07:002012-09-06T11:36:49.002-07:00SigToo ~
Golf? Oh, man, you’ll NEVER find me on a ...<b>SigToo ~</b><br />Golf? Oh, man, you’ll NEVER find me on a golf course, for fear of dying in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSPZ0fCEetg" rel="nofollow">a stupid little hat</a>.<br /><br /><br /><b>SHEBOYGANBOY 6 ~</b><br />I hope all of this blog’s readers will remember Br’er and his son in prayer. <br /><br />Yeah, Mahalia Jackson – she’s something else alright. I’ll never forget the time I was in my backyard listening to her sing ‘How I Got Over’ through my Walkman’s headphones, and toward the end, when the Holy Spirit just overwhelms her, I found myself on my knees and in tears. Now THAT is some serious spiritual singing!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />‘Loyal American Underground’<br />Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-51140464121528460542012-09-05T18:09:10.795-07:002012-09-05T18:09:10.795-07:00I was touched by the sad and courageous comments b...I was touched by the sad and courageous comments by the anonymous B'rer. It really makes me step back and appreciate by own blessings, and makes me ashamed for the complaining I have done about my own 2012.<br /><br />Thank you for your love of Christ, and for sharing it with us.<br /><br />And also, Stephen: thanks so much for the Mahalia vids. She is SOMETHING ELSE!Sheboyganboy 6noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-56274367728747445492012-09-05T09:08:20.947-07:002012-09-05T09:08:20.947-07:00Golf?Golf?SigToonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-66321237306475695422012-09-05T09:07:47.501-07:002012-09-05T09:07:47.501-07:00BR'ER ~
What a fantastic attitude and outlook ...BR'ER ~<br />What a fantastic attitude and outlook you have. Spoken like a true Christian and a man of great belief in the Power and Wisdom of our loving Creator. With the mind-set you display, I too have no doubt that this situation will work for good and result in joy for many. <br /><br />Excellent, excellent comment Brother - it makes me proud to know you and feel honored to be able to pray for you and your family. Yer a good man, Charlie Brown!<br /><br />Bless And Be Blessed.<br /><br />~ Stephen (a.k.a. D-FensDogg)<br />Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-28919519467919022842012-09-04T22:50:38.667-07:002012-09-04T22:50:38.667-07:00Stephen,
I appreciate your kind words, and it ...<br /> Stephen,<br /> I appreciate your kind words, and it has taken me awhile but I know God would not give me that which I can't handle. Where I firmly believe I know where this comes from, there are others in my family who believe other wise. At this point it doesn't much matter and dwelling on that which can't be changed would only breed bitterness and resentment. Needless to say that would be silly on my part since I can't confirm for 100% accuracy that I'm right. <br /><br /> I read my last post and have to tell you I didn't mean to come off so down trodden. This year has had it's share of challenges, but my last post made it sound like I have no joy in my life. I do. Life is hard but I still have the joy of Christ, the joy of family, and the blessing of my son, daughter, and wife. I have met many who have far greater challenges than I do. Not only that but I have read on autism a bit now, and there are a great many of them who have done unbelievable things to better their fellow man. I think (scratch that I know) that I am the one who has to change. God has does spectacular things with men and women the world thought of as worthless, weak, and countless other things. To know my son the way I do he is so innocent, loving, and cherishes everyone around him. He is gracious and loving toward his sister (for a four year old). Autistic or not he is what every father should want in a young son. He has the most important thing he needs to become a great man, a kind and loving heart. With Gods help I have no doubt God can and will do remarkable things through him to bless other people. That said, we will take all the prayers you have coming our way. <br /><br /> God bless you too my brother, I have some prayers coming your way (actually I have been praying for you anyway). <br /><br /> Br'er. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-7677297223875548302012-09-04T19:19:06.046-07:002012-09-04T19:19:06.046-07:00BR'ER ~
I am truly sorry to learn that your 20...BR'ER ~<br />I am truly sorry to learn that your 2012 has also been awful. I think it was in 1985 when I first heard the saying "Life's a bitch, and then you die". For some people, that slogan does not hold true... but I have never personally known any of those people. <br /><br /><i>>>...I found out my son has autism this past spring. He has been in therapy and is to start over 17 hours of weekly therapy next week. I kid you not I cried for weeks after that one.</i><br /><br />Brother, my heart goes out to you, and of course it goes without saying that I will pray about this situation.<br /><br />Fairly recently I read a book by Nicholas Sparks titled 'Three Weeks With My Brother' - it had been given to me by another friend. <br /><br />Sparks is the author of a number of novels that were bestsellers and later made into popular movies, such as 'The Notebook' and 'A Walk To Remember', etc. <br /><br />In 'Three Weeks With My Brother' he wrote about his son who had a severe learning disability (based on what you've written here, it was apparently a more drastic challenge than you face with your own son).<br /><br />Nevertheless, you might want to borrow that book from the library and read it. The section that dealt with his son's problem and the determination that Sparks showed in facing it and overcoming it really floored me. The book was worth reading for that alone. (I never thought I could have so much respect for a writer of sappy romance novels.)<br /><br />Anyway, my Brother, I will pray to our God about you and your son, with the faith that He will help you to deal with the situation.<br /><br />This I know: God could not have selected a better man than you to entrust with the care of an autistic child.<br /><br />~ Stephen<br />D-FensDogg of the 'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-14932949467788035882012-09-03T22:26:31.254-07:002012-09-03T22:26:31.254-07:00Stephen,
My brother in Christ I too have had a...<br /> Stephen,<br /> My brother in Christ I too have had a tough year though I tend to get down and shake it off rather quickly. <br />My coworkers treat me like a piece of trash because I'm their charge nurse, they other charge nurse got removed from the position for his relationship with another of our coworkers. Three of them walk around the unit angry all the time, and it seems as though making my life miserable is their top priority at times. They keep logs of what I do, constantly gripe about everything, and all in all (though I actually love them all dearly) their just miserable to be around. Plus my boss keeps trying to work the other end of it by making me the one who keeps them in line (I have no power to discipline, they know it, and I know it). My boss has it out for a couple of them at the same time, and seems to want to recruit me to do his dirty work. As much as I don't care for their current behavior I also can't be part of some collusive plot to bury them behind the back 40 either. So I have two coworkers I can confide in just to let off some tension when things get real tough (cause talking to God in mid shift might get me fired). <br /><br /> I found out my son has autism this past spring. He has been in therapy and is to start over 17 hours of weekly therapy next week. I kid you not I cried for weeks after that one. Felt like I should have fought the wife harder on some things, but looking back at it she would have done them anyway. Plus, I will never truly know which potential neuro toxin from where may or may not have done the deed. He has great potential, and things don't look that bad now. <br /><br /> I now know that I need to go back to school. This is going to cost us more money. My area is getting so over saturated with nurses that not having my bachlors (even though we get paid the same and do the SAME JOB) may put me on the unemployment line. To get this it could cost me 20 grand. <br /><br /> My brother in law is a dill hole who won't do his part (money he does well, time with his kids he does not) for his kids, and it continually falls in my families lap. His wife is over burdened, which makes her lean more on her sister, mother, and partially myself. What we need to do but shouldn't have to do. <br /><br /> Due to the nature of this post I will sign it anonymous though you know who I am. <br /><br /> Br'er <br /> <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-12821666435814710412012-09-03T22:16:01.843-07:002012-09-03T22:16:01.843-07:00FARAWAYEYES, ARLEE BIRD, and DISCCONNECTED ~
It i...<b>FARAWAYEYES, ARLEE BIRD, and DISCCONNECTED ~</b><br /><br />It is my sad duty to inform you all that on Monday, September 3rd, Stephen committed suicide using a raw artichoke, a bottle of Hershey's chocolate syrup, and a Korean War dog tag. (Don't ask - believe me, you don't want to know!)<br /><br />But I thank you for your concern and your love for Stephen.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />NAPPY (Stephen's brother) <br />Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-18668330296919775952012-09-03T09:37:21.922-07:002012-09-03T09:37:21.922-07:00>I could be literally starving to >death in ...>I could be literally starving to >death in India <br /><br />Not sure that's possible anymore, as all of the US jobs are being offshored there!<br /><br />Sorry to hear your 2012 is so bad. It's GOTTA be bad if you're quoting Traffic lyrics!<br /><br />Mine started out pretty lousy as well, but I'm down to two weeks left with my employer of 23 years, and on October 1 start a new chapter.<br /><br />Life is a fickle thing...<br /><br />"There was a time when I was handsome,<br />There was a time when I had money to burn"<br /><br />Can quickly turn into:<br /><br />"Some of this trouble just finds me<br />No matter where I turn"<br /><br />Hang in there dude...<br /><br />Things usually cycle back to at least even!<br /><br />"How do you know when it's too late to learn?"<br /><br />DiscConnectedDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-12498800770067573282012-09-03T09:12:02.041-07:002012-09-03T09:12:02.041-07:00Some good videos here. And I can relate to what y...Some good videos here. And I can relate to what you're saying though perhaps not to the same extreme.<br /><br />Before you let that job thing go too far think carefully. I definitely relate to what you say about bleak job futures. Here I am pushing 62 with 3 years of no job and over a year and a half with no income. Not sure where I'm heading with this. I don't speak Chinese so I can find a good job and don't speak Spanish well enough to find a bad job. Misguided decisions in my past left me with few useful job specialties. It's a bad time to be unemployed especially when you're in my circumstance which it sounds like you similarly may be. At least I have a wife who's making a good paycheck and has benefits.<br /><br />I hope you are exaggerating a good bit, but if not I hope you get out of the funk. It has been an odd year in many ways and sometimes it doesn't look like it will get any less odd.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272211918278108300.post-77949131945325378792012-09-03T07:51:08.587-07:002012-09-03T07:51:08.587-07:00Only YOU could break my heart and save me in the s...Only YOU could break my heart and save me in the same blog post.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.com