Bobbie's Takes: It is that time again..... Graduation Day

Bobbie's Takes: It is that time again..... Graduation Day: As Spring comes to an end, Graduation begins with all universities and high schools all over the country.    It is a time that all  young p...

It is that time again..... Graduation Day

As Spring comes to an end, Graduation begins with all universities and high schools all over the country.    It is a time that all  young people share in the glory of their hard work at finishing the task they had at hand. That day is Graduation Day. 

It is also a time of sadness of not being there with your friends the next Fall and the favorite teachers and classes.  Sadness in finally getting to that day and realizing that it is no longer boys and girls but young men and women.  That time is a scary time, at times, a difficult transition. But, with all the sadness, it is on backseat to joy and happiness and filled with screeches and yells of finally making it to this day.  Moms and Dads will tear up seeing their babies finally becoming young men and women and starting a new chapter in their lives.


It is a new chapter, yes it is. Some will go off to further their education, some will go to work and some will want to get married and start a family.  Either way, it is a new chapter, a new beginning of a future that is unknown. Hard work and determination that future will be bright.

Keep these memories close, the good and the bad, for one day you may find it brought you to where you are now. 

So, in closing, I want to Congratulate all of you for a job well done.   And cheers to you and your path to the future.  





This is my Graduation Day in 1982........   Brings back lots of memories.  :)


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Bobbie's Takes: My take on violence and drugs/plain bad behavior

Bobbie's Takes: My take on violence and drugs/plain bad behavior: When I was a victim's advocate, I used to sit and listen to how someone could do some of the vile things to another person. Some of the...

Good vs. Evil in us all.

When it comes to the human condition of how we are or work, so to speak, what does one look for? I mean, do we look for or hang with those that are like us; sports minded, music, dance, religion, school or do we just go out and join in on whatever we choose? We are all different but the teachings from the "Good Book" tells us we are all created equal, every man, woman and child. We are all brothers' and sisters' in the eyes of God. 

Are differences are many whether it be from socio-economic, gender, region, religious beliefs. We can keep adding them up, but with all the differences; we all are and were created by one being. We all bleed the same, we all shed tears. And yet, there is so much hate, so much discord and too much sadness in all this world. 

It makes one think. Of all God's creation, he created MAN/WOMAN. He chose US; you and me. Now how we think about this issue comes with a considerable amount of conversation or by today's standards no conversation at all. . We are as it says in his image and it's sad that many of us forget that we are a walking miracle. This one being loved this world and humans so much he left it to us in hopes we do good. Most of the times it is for good but of late, it is nothing but awfulness and pain and so much anger.

Now, I am not saying we all need to be goody-goody all the time.   Our world would not survive without the ying and the yang of Good vs. Evil...   It's a balance of time and space. There will always be one of evil doing or just plain ole' bad to the honest, goody-goody, does no wrong- type person. Our differences make us who we are; at times we excel and others we decline. Without Evil there can be no want of change or striving for something better and without Good there can be no peace; no peace of mind, body or soul.

I look at the world today and ask how much longer this can go on? I wonder what the Lord thinks of his beloved children about now and what is it going to take to get us back to the balance.  At times, I often think... does he sit up high on his throne and cry for us.... His greatest gift he gave to each of us is Life and so so many of us do not  seem to know or care.   That is a sad state of affairs my friends.

I am not on the Bible or Religious kick, I am just saying that with all that is going on today, we are losing our humanity. The greatest gift either one of us could ever receive and with that gone, where will we be. No one thinks anymore, most do not care others just plain ol' drink the kool-aide and follow whomever to whatever.  I find that today is bad and if we don't get back on track..........what will tomorrow be for our children........  What will your legacy be?

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Where is the Right?

We find so much in this world that is wrong. Whatever it may be. People, places things, events or just circumstance; we find ourselves seeing the wrong in everything.  I know I am guilty. The everyday news of angry, ugliness and down right despicable goings on is enough to wear and tear you down. 

Most of us and we cannot state that WE are blameless because there is enough blame to share around the globe. We hear of war and death and unfairness and government with all it's problems; we hear fear, guilt, shame and bullying. It's everyday. All day.

Where is the RIGHT?  The right is here everyday waiting to be sought after from each one of you. the right is waking up every morning and finding a new day to start over or make this day better than the one before. The right is how we decide to treat others or speak to others around us. The right is here and it's waiting to be told, to be seen and to be known for when we were born that was Right. The Lord never bears a wrong. We are in his image whatever color we see.

Spread the Right, Live the Right and Be the Right ..............    The Right is YOU!!!!!!

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Be that HOPE for someone

One night while I was going in and out of chat rooms on Yahoo, being bored, a screen name popped up that I was not familiar with and we began to chat.   She started asking questions of my family and of my work and she reciprocated the same.   She told me that she had seen my post on the chat room and thought I would be someone nice to chat to.   "Thank you", I replied and of course me being nosey, I started asking more questions of her age and what brought her to the site.  

She becomes vague and a few,  "are you there's", she finally answers and starts to tell me how her life is messed up. "Explain", I asked.   Her school, friends and family didn't seem to understand her and some kids at school bothering her, she just wanted to talk to someone before she killed herself.  "What?" "Why?" I asked.   You are only 17 years old and so much life to give and to share. You will deprive yourself and your family and your future families of the blessed person you are." And she tells me how can she keep going when it seems no one is on her side and I told her honey you have the best person on your side whether you see it or not..........God is on your side... he made you to be great. Be that great person he created.  

All this crap that others are giving you, yes, it's bad but one YOU can overcome." She became quiet again for a time and started asking questions about my children and how I overcame bullying and the hurt caused by others.   I told her to stay strong and find a professional to talk to and a clergyman. 

After a time, which seemed like hours, she tells me that she is getting sleepy and that she would not end her life and I thanked her very much and she was doing the right thing.   but, then she started going back into that dark place and said well, goodbye, I am going to kill myself.   NO NO NO......  please don't do this give me your number, I will get someone there to help.   She finally told me where she lived or near the biggest area... Right after she hung up, I called the police in the area told them this story and told them her screen name  to see if they could find her. "Please, find her." "She is so lost and so hurt."

The morning after, I kept looking on line and the news to see if a young girl around her age had committed suicide.   I never found that answer, nor the answer if that night, when this young soul contacted me; if my words helped her if they fell on deaf ears.  

I hope my words helped, but I know how it feels to want to take your own life. I know how low and how lost and how one feels to be in that dark place with no one there to help.  One only needs that ONE voice of HOPE. We are never promised anything but life and life is the biggest gift ONE can ever have.  

Listen and make time for those that pop in or come by with a face and voice of no return, YOU could be their HOPE. 

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Blue Shoe/Black Shoe

You know those days when you jump out of bed and it's another one of those days where you know , it's best to stay in bed?

When I was a bit younger and working at McRae's in Tupelo and being a single mom with a baby, you know those days when bottles, eating, baths and dressed can be one heck of a chore. That day happened to be one of those days.  I get up and running late of course and getting the baby fed and diaper bag and my stuff ready for the day was a bit too much..   After throwing everything together and downing a quick cup of coffee; I realized I didn't have on my shoes, set the baby down by the door and ran to the bedroom and grabbed my shoes...  It was dark in the closet.  Get where this is going??

I rush to the daycare drop off my daughter, run into work with only minutes to spare and clock in. Working behind the counter is always a good thing, I recommend it. But, I kept noticing eyes on me periodically, during the morning shift when I came out from behind my counter. hmmm I kept thinking to myself, but continued even through lunch, the little looks.  Still did not notice what was about to  present itself.  

Finally, I had to go and straighten the watch table and as I was looking down......  It hits me like a Mac Truck...  I have on a blue shoe and a black shoe.   You are freaking kidding me, all day? Blue pants with one black shoe and one blue shoe. Thank goodness, they were the same style, I bought them in blue and black.   Well dang, no wonder, those looks I kept receiving.. I began to imagine them stating bless her heart...  By this time my shift is almost over and I decided to embrace it and laugh at myself, but of course, stayed behind that counter for the rest of my shift.

From then on there, I kept those blue and black shoes apart.  But, I have worn by shirt on backwards. That will be a story for yet another day. 

Enjoy.....

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