Thursday, February 08, 2007

She Hit A Snag And Unraveled Part 2...



Do Some People Get A Free Pass???...

Well, I've got a few minutes to type a few things before I get ready for work. I've been wanting so badly to comment on my fellow bloggers' blogs, but I can't at work. Uncle Leroy is scoping us. So, I'll have to get back with you all when I get back home. Blogging will be a home activity. Boy, did I have fun typing under the name of Aunt Lula on the C.runk and D.isorderly blog. Those were the days. *sigh*

Now back to this whole female astronaut situation about her crushing and losing it over a man. More information has leaked out since the story first broke. It turns out she is recently separated, the mother of 3 children, a decorated officer of the Navy, and has a long list of friends and colleagues who have been going to bat for her to protect her reputation and career. They say that she was suffering from mental anquish, which caused her to act out of character. Read here ==> New Justification

Hmm. I somewhat have a problem with all of this. Why? Because the media somewhat failed to cover other perspectives. I feel sorry for her children. Just imagine what they have to go through at school. And we know how mean kids can be. The school bullies definitely won't live down the whole diaper bit. So, when planning this whole premeditated evident, I wonder whether the female astronaut ever thought about the consequences and ramifications her kids would have to deal with. Imagine how her separated husband may feel. He's the one who will have to explain to their kids what happened. And most importantly, what about the woman (another military officer) who was being targeted for being maimed or killed? When she sees how folks are praising the female astronaut on tv and in newspapers, I wonder how she feels about knowing that woman came to do her in. Shux, she could have been hog-tied in the back of that astronaut's car trunk. Does anyone realize the seriousness of this?

And one more thing, when it ever comes to a love triangle, why does the woman have to go after the other woman? This is so very predictable and pathetic. I get tired of hearing about it. She claims that she only wanted to talk to the man's possible love interest (the other woman). Okay, with all of her smarts, why didn't she just pick up the freaking phone or send an email. Getting maps to someone's home and the police witnessing you throwing pepper spray, a rope, and a knife out of your car, does suggest that you knew what you were doing. People have suggested that the man should have to answer for this, but I differ in opinion. If he was the one intending on kidnapping someone, he should be under scrutiny. But on this, I believe this "married" woman should have to deal with the consequences of "her" actions. If you can't hang with those weird/strange/different relationship setups (love triangles, swinging, the ole switch-aroo, etc.), get out of it plain and simple. Don't deal with it. She's not the first one to be cheated on and won't be the last. But really, was she really cheated on? Separated still means married.

Perhaps, the female astronaut did snap. But why should she be given a free pass or a fast rush to judgment that she's suffering from mental anquish (preparing to get her off the hook)? Had it been a woman who didn't have such as big and lofty profession, you know, a common every day person or someone like you and me, I bet we wouldn't be receiving any freebies. We'd be still sitting up at the big house after being denied bail. I'm just saying. *shrug*

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Then She Hit A Snag And Unraveled...



An Astronaut Possibly Threw Her Career Away Over A Love Triangle...

In the words of the famous wicked witch from the "Wizard of Oz" after the water was thrown on her, "What A World???...What A World???" What am I talking about? Let me give you the run down. A female astronaut, who went on a shuttle mission last year, was recently arrested after trying to kidnap a woman who was possibly involved with her boyfriend, another astronaut. When they arrested her, they say that she was wearing a diaper, which astronauts wear at take off and re-entry. *Insert Strange Look* (Side Note: I always wondered how astronauts handled that restroom issue at launch. Shux, driving on the highway with a bunch of idiots who amazingly got their licenses can get a little tricky and make folks think about wearing a diaper. Hmph. I'm just saying...) They figure that she wanted to drive from Houston, TX to Orlando, FL without stopping for a bathroom break. Well aint that a blip folks? Ole girl got all frazzled enough to don a wig and a trench coat to take out the third angle of the triangle. What happened? Read about it here ==> Astronaut Snaps

In case folks don't know, NA.SA's astronaut program is a very, very, very, extremely selective one that screens folks for everything,including mental illness. Most of the astronauts have credentials out the wazoo and out of this world. Many are high level doctors and scientists with many years of experience. Most seem to be in their 40's. I guess folks would have thought folks would have had it (mental wherewithall) together by then. So, I wonder how this woman slipped through the cracks. Last year, she was heralded as a vital team member who operated the mechanical arm of the shuttle and was possibly working on the space station. Come on folks. When a relationship goes sour, we have to pick ourselves up and go on without slapping on a diaper and a wig over some revenge mess. Just pig out on ice cream and pizza for one weekend and be over it by the next week like everybody else. *Phew* I just don't know. I just hope that they provide this woman with the help that she needs, because that wasn't normal.

Monday, February 05, 2007

Congratulations To The Indianapolis Colts!!!...



It's Been A Long Time Coming...But History Was Made!!!...

Last night, history was made on many levels. I remember older men telling me of a time when "colored folk" weren't allowed to play in the football and baseball leagues with whites. We played in our own leagues. And when we were allowed to finally play under integrated circumstances, we still were treated like second class citizens. We were heckled and booed by folks in the stands until our talent shut the audience up. Then we were limited to playing on the field, while the coach jobs, front office, and owner status were left off limits. But last night hopefully indicates that things are a changing. We had two black coaches and their teams to make it to the Super Bowl. Although Tony Dungy and the Colts won last night, Lovie Smith and his Chicago Bears are also winners, because both the friends Dungy and Smith proved that we could do it with a tremendous amount of class and humilty. Thank you for lighting the way for the others who will come behind you.






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Aside from the game, did anyone see Prince's half-time performance? He Still Has It...