Cin's blog: "General thoughts and observations"

For all who Know Motorcycle Riders ____________________________________________ I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. But, you didn't see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday. I saw you, pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local mall. I saw you, change your mind about going into the restaurant. But, you didn't see me, attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief. I saw you, roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by. But, you didn't see me, driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window. I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children. But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless. I saw you, stare at my long hair. But, you didn't see me, and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love. I saw you, roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves. But, you didn't see me, and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none. I saw you, look in fright at my tattoos. But, you didn't see me, cry as my children where born and have their name written over and in my heart. I saw you, change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. But, you didn't see me, going home to be with my family. I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane. I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car. But, you didn't see me, pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me. I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road. But, you didn't see me, squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn. I saw you, race down the road in the rain. But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date. I saw you, run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right. I saw you, cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But, you didn't see me, leave the road. I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But, you didn't see me. I wasn't there. I saw you, go home to your family. But, you didn't see me. Because, I died that day you cut me off. I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But, you didn't see me. Re post this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community . ____________________________________________ Love and respect to each and every one of you.

So I'm sitting outside work with my Sergeant having a smoke when one of the inmates we had just released starts to walk past. ( I work in a correctional facility for the record) He stopped a few feet away and seemed to hesitate for a moment before turning around to address us. "I just have to give y'all a little bit of advice" (at this point I'm thinking that this asshole is going to say 'You need to burn this damn jail to the ground' or 'The food here sucks, get a cook'... something like that) So I gaze at him with the look reserved for people who bother me while I'm on my break and my Sergeant just sighs and lights another one up, probably preparing to cuss at this guy and tell him to get on down the road. The man hesitates again, tells us he's been in Federal Custody for going over two years and then says "Here's the advice... never, ever, ever fuck with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms" That was about one of the funniest, truest bits of advice that I've ever been given. I handed the man a smoke and wished him well. Sometimes I actually have a good time at work :P

Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly , Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably; And never regret anything that made you smile.

If evil be said of thee, and if it be true, correct thyself; if it be a lie, laugh at it. Epictetus

Times of great calamity and confusion have ever been productive of the greatest minds. The purest ore is produced from the hottest furnace, and the brightest thunderbolt is elicited from the darkest storm. Charles Caleb Colton

Are you afraid, Afraid of spreading your wings? Are you afraid, Afraid of showing your beautiful soul? Are you afraid, Afraid to speak your mind? Are you afraid, Afraid to take a risk? Are you afraid, Afraid of falling? Are you afraid, Afraid to love? Are you afraid, Afraid to get bruised? Dear child, Don't be afraid. Because to fear small things such as these, Is to fear living life itself. And to fear living life, Is to never live at all. (I've NO idea who penned this)

Just thought I'd let y'all know that there's one less Wal Mart in the world right now. Apparently one of the tornadoes flipped the damn thing over. Along with the McDonalds across the street. I'm having pics taken as I type this... might make for some interesting viewing. (apparently that's what the National Guard was called in for. When a Wal Mart flips over... shit comes out ((looters too))) :D

For those of you kind enough to have read my 'deleted' blog of late last night, I thank you for taking the time to read, comment, console, bitch at and generally MAKE my mood a bit better. My connection is a bit spotty this evening as a few tornadoes have hit the state and even my cell service has been interrupted. Hopefully the bad weather is over for now. There are about 500 National Guard troops heading to the affected areas and soon should have things under control. Soooooo, that's me in a nutshell I guess. (and by the way... my mood HAS improved considerably. I've even started watching the cartoon network again which provides me with some much needed, mindless entertainment-thank you my friend:P)))))))) G'night all.

One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning They bring joy, hope and love. They have the compassion and ideas. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give. HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Things I have learned living in ARKANSAS 1. Possums and armadillos sleep in the middle of the road with their feet in the air. 2. There are 5,000 types of snakes and 4,998 live in ARKANSAS . 3. There are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 live in ARKANSAS plus a couple no one's seen before. 4. If it grows, it sticks; if it crawls, it bites. 5. Onced and twiced are words. 6. It is not a shopping cart; it is a buggy. 7. Fire ants consider your flesh as a picnic. 8. People actually grow and eat okra. 9. Fixinto is one word. 10. There is no such thing as "lunch". There is only dinner and then there is supper. 11. Ice tea is appropriate for all meals, and you start drinking it when you're two. We do like a little tea with our sugar! 12. Backards and forwards means "I know everything about you." 13. Jeet? is actually a phrase meaning "Did you eat?" 14. You don't have to wear a watch because it doesn't matter what time it is. You work until you' re done or it's too dark to see. 15. You don't PUSH buttons, you MASH them. YOU KNOW YOU'RE FROM ARKANSAS IF: 1. You measure distance in minutes. 2. You've ever had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day. 3. You use "fix" as a verb. Example: "I'm fixing to go to the store " 4. All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable, grain, insect, or animal. SERIOUSLY! 5. You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked. 6. You know what a "DAWG" is. 7. You carry jumper cables in your car...for your OWN car. 8. You only own four spices: salt, pepper, Tabasco and ketchup. (Can't forget the Cavender's too) 9. The local papers cover national and international news on one page but require 6 pages for local gossip and sports. 10. You think that the first day of deer season is a national holiday. (It still warrants a day out of school in some districts!) 11. You find 100 degrees Fahrenheit "a little warm". 12. You know all four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, still Summer and Christmas. 13. You know whether another ARKIE is from north or south as soon as they open their mouth. 14. Going to Wal-mart is a favorite pasttime known as goin' Wal-martin or off to Wally World. 15. You describe the first cool snap (below 70 degrees) as good pinto-bean weather. 16. A carbonated soft drink isn't a soda, cola or pop..it's a Coke, regardless of brand or flavor. Example: "What kinda coke you want?" 17. Fried catfish is the other white meat. 18. We don't need no stinking driver's ed....if our mama says we can drive, we can drive.