Friday, September 17, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Racism
I don't know why I let things like this bother me...seriously, I should avoid newsxb of all forms so I can just focus on happy thoughts, but I was reading this article on Yahoo this morning, and I don't know what was more disturbing: the article or the crazy people who comment on the article. Seriously? Are these people for real, and if so, why are they roaming the earth? I think I'd like to be racist against dumb people.
Racism is a sad thing, no doubt. Though I also don't think we should be so overly sensitive either. Have I just been oblivious as a child to "stereotypical" antics just to be entertained and wasn't even aware of it? When I was watching Speedy Gonzales and Slowpoke Rodriguez, was I laughing at the expense of another Mexican child crying? When I was in 5th grade and painted my face black to sing "You Be Illin'" at our school's talent show, was I really being insensitive to the black students at our school? Surely, I didn't do it intentionally. It honestly never crossed my mind! I just wanted to look like DMC.
I also think - and I'm being completely honest here - that maybe white people aren't imitated and mocked (or offended) because we are so boring. For real! We have no culture, no defined thing that sets us apart from other races. How do you make fun of a white person? I dunno - put on sunscreen and eat a cheeseburger!? Wear a polo shirt and khakis? Seriously, if you were to throw a "white person"-themed party, what would you decorate with? What would you serve? What would you encourage your guests to wear? Can't come up with too much, can you? Maybe that's why no one wants to throw a caucasin themed party - cause it would be boring! I guess its because America is such the melting pot that there is hardly one dominate race anymore. What is race anyway?? White people can be described as American, French, Australian, Jewish, British....just like black people can be American, Nigerian, Haitian, or Trinidadian. It's just a skin color. So, why all the animosity?
I'm just defending not so much the Compton Cookout, but more so the Tijuana Sunrise party. (I have no idea what these parties consisted of or to what extent they went to). I guess I am guilty of throwing a Mexican Fiesta party myself, complete with Mexican decorations, sombreros, and Mexican food. Does that make me a racist against Mexicans? Does that mean I was mocking Mexican people? I am fully aware that my Mexican friends do not wear sombreros on a daily basis and that it is just a symbol of their heritage. I also threw a Luau. Does that mean I was mocking Hawaiians? I guess I am just so confused where the line is and when it is actually crossed.
White hood, I get. KKK, I get. Even a noose, to an extent, I understand. Those are all clear symbols of racism made to hurt others. Symbols of hate. It's ashame really that people have nothing more to do with their time than concentrate on hurting others.
It's sad that people would try to make others feel uncomfortable in the skin they're in. All I keep telling myself is that all I can do is raise my children to love everyone, and in this case, I would hope ignorance is bliss. If I don't put those negative thoughts in their heads, maybe they won't even give it a second thought. Hate breeds hate. Hopefully love breeds love too.
Racism is a sad thing, no doubt. Though I also don't think we should be so overly sensitive either. Have I just been oblivious as a child to "stereotypical" antics just to be entertained and wasn't even aware of it? When I was watching Speedy Gonzales and Slowpoke Rodriguez, was I laughing at the expense of another Mexican child crying? When I was in 5th grade and painted my face black to sing "You Be Illin'" at our school's talent show, was I really being insensitive to the black students at our school? Surely, I didn't do it intentionally. It honestly never crossed my mind! I just wanted to look like DMC.
I also think - and I'm being completely honest here - that maybe white people aren't imitated and mocked (or offended) because we are so boring. For real! We have no culture, no defined thing that sets us apart from other races. How do you make fun of a white person? I dunno - put on sunscreen and eat a cheeseburger!? Wear a polo shirt and khakis? Seriously, if you were to throw a "white person"-themed party, what would you decorate with? What would you serve? What would you encourage your guests to wear? Can't come up with too much, can you? Maybe that's why no one wants to throw a caucasin themed party - cause it would be boring! I guess its because America is such the melting pot that there is hardly one dominate race anymore. What is race anyway?? White people can be described as American, French, Australian, Jewish, British....just like black people can be American, Nigerian, Haitian, or Trinidadian. It's just a skin color. So, why all the animosity?
I'm just defending not so much the Compton Cookout, but more so the Tijuana Sunrise party. (I have no idea what these parties consisted of or to what extent they went to). I guess I am guilty of throwing a Mexican Fiesta party myself, complete with Mexican decorations, sombreros, and Mexican food. Does that make me a racist against Mexicans? Does that mean I was mocking Mexican people? I am fully aware that my Mexican friends do not wear sombreros on a daily basis and that it is just a symbol of their heritage. I also threw a Luau. Does that mean I was mocking Hawaiians? I guess I am just so confused where the line is and when it is actually crossed.
White hood, I get. KKK, I get. Even a noose, to an extent, I understand. Those are all clear symbols of racism made to hurt others. Symbols of hate. It's ashame really that people have nothing more to do with their time than concentrate on hurting others.
It's sad that people would try to make others feel uncomfortable in the skin they're in. All I keep telling myself is that all I can do is raise my children to love everyone, and in this case, I would hope ignorance is bliss. If I don't put those negative thoughts in their heads, maybe they won't even give it a second thought. Hate breeds hate. Hopefully love breeds love too.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Joe Stack is whack!
I know I have been MIA, and it's ashame because I hate to have THIS as my comeback post, but I am so frustrated! I am watching Fox News, and they're reporting on this whacko Joseph Stack who flew his plane into the IRS building in Austin, Texas.
What is wrong with people these days? I understand that not everyone is of sound body and mind, and that's been going on for years. It's called mental illness, and I can somewhat wrap my head around that. But what I don't understand is why these people feel the need to kill others to make themselves feel better. To channel their anger, they feel the need to hurt others AND then be the major coward and kill themselves in the process. God forbid we actually stick around and take responsibility for our actions. Not to sound incredibly insensitive, but why not just go kill yourself and get it over with? I am in no way condoning suicide, but I would rather that person take just their own life than plan out this big production and hurt others in the process. Innocent people dying because you are mad at an agency or the government or the country for that matter is just stupid. Since when did suicide go from a private event to something we have to see on the national news?? So, just do us all a favor and get it done quickly and quietly. Or even better, why not get help when you feel yourself spiralling out of control??
It also makes me so mad that people can blame everyone else for their misfortunes except themselves. Yes, bad things happen. Yes, sometimes it's not always fair. But that's life. This has been going on for centuries, and life is what you make of it. Children fighting cancer don't get through it by saying, "oh, woe is me." It's the positive attitude and the will to live that gets them through it, and what more of a crappier hand is that?? Ugh....it's just so frustrating.
And it's not just this Joe Stack whacko...this includes that other nutball that took out fire at Fort Hood or that crazy that shot the students in Alabama or that spineless jerk who killed all the people at Virginia Tech. Unfortunately, that's just to name a few, and that's sad. That's hard to stomach for a mother bringing children into the world. It's hard to handle when I can raise my children as best as I can and send them out into the world, and one day some unstable, trigger-happy coward can change everything because he had a bad day. THAT is not fair.
It's time for people to stop blaming everyone else. It's time for people to take responsibility for their actions. It's time for us to start looking on the bright side and making do with what God gave us. Joe Stack, you are WRONG. Violence is NOT the answer, and what you did today will make no difference in your arguement with the government. It will only make us remember you as a sick, pathetic coward of a man, if we remember you at all.
P.S. I am really sorry about the insensitivity on the subject of suicide. I do think that it's a horrible, final thing to do, and I don't think anyone should ever have to get to that point. Life is precious, and there is always someone who is worse off than you are.
What is wrong with people these days? I understand that not everyone is of sound body and mind, and that's been going on for years. It's called mental illness, and I can somewhat wrap my head around that. But what I don't understand is why these people feel the need to kill others to make themselves feel better. To channel their anger, they feel the need to hurt others AND then be the major coward and kill themselves in the process. God forbid we actually stick around and take responsibility for our actions. Not to sound incredibly insensitive, but why not just go kill yourself and get it over with? I am in no way condoning suicide, but I would rather that person take just their own life than plan out this big production and hurt others in the process. Innocent people dying because you are mad at an agency or the government or the country for that matter is just stupid. Since when did suicide go from a private event to something we have to see on the national news?? So, just do us all a favor and get it done quickly and quietly. Or even better, why not get help when you feel yourself spiralling out of control??
It also makes me so mad that people can blame everyone else for their misfortunes except themselves. Yes, bad things happen. Yes, sometimes it's not always fair. But that's life. This has been going on for centuries, and life is what you make of it. Children fighting cancer don't get through it by saying, "oh, woe is me." It's the positive attitude and the will to live that gets them through it, and what more of a crappier hand is that?? Ugh....it's just so frustrating.
And it's not just this Joe Stack whacko...this includes that other nutball that took out fire at Fort Hood or that crazy that shot the students in Alabama or that spineless jerk who killed all the people at Virginia Tech. Unfortunately, that's just to name a few, and that's sad. That's hard to stomach for a mother bringing children into the world. It's hard to handle when I can raise my children as best as I can and send them out into the world, and one day some unstable, trigger-happy coward can change everything because he had a bad day. THAT is not fair.
It's time for people to stop blaming everyone else. It's time for people to take responsibility for their actions. It's time for us to start looking on the bright side and making do with what God gave us. Joe Stack, you are WRONG. Violence is NOT the answer, and what you did today will make no difference in your arguement with the government. It will only make us remember you as a sick, pathetic coward of a man, if we remember you at all.
P.S. I am really sorry about the insensitivity on the subject of suicide. I do think that it's a horrible, final thing to do, and I don't think anyone should ever have to get to that point. Life is precious, and there is always someone who is worse off than you are.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Crockpot Pork Chops - for the lazy chef
Even if you can't cook or don't like to cook, this is the easiest recipe EVER!
A few weeks ago, I saw some pork chops on sale, and I bought them on a whim. I usually just pan fry them, not having any idea what I am doing, and they come out so dry and chewy. Gross. So, I googled pork chop recipes, and I found this one and decided to try it. It was a HIT in my house...the pork chops just broke apart, and the whole meal was soo good. What was even better was that it's made in a crockpot, so there is NO WORK!!
Here's the recipe from http://www.southernfood.about.com/.
It's called Jade's crockpot pork chops, made easy with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
Ingredients:
Here's the recipe from http://www.southernfood.about.com/.
It's called Jade's crockpot pork chops, made easy with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
Ingredients:
1 large onion, sliced4 to 6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 can condensed cream of mushroom or celery soup (I use both to make it saucier)
4 to 6 pork chops, boneless or bone-in
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Lightly spray slow cooker with butter or garlic flavored non-stick cooking spray. Put onions and potatoes in bottom of slow cooker.
Top with pork chops, salt and pepper. 
Pour soup over chops. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until tender. 
Serves 4 to 6.I know it doesn't look great in the Crockpot, but for real....just try it. Once it
s bubbling and done, it is soooo delicious. I also add garlic powder, basil and a few other spices...but that's totally up to you.
Good luck and comment to let us know how yours comes out!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
I'm a Milkaholic
My name is Angelle Farrell, and I'm a milkaholic.
It's true! I love milk!
I mean, I have never had such an obsession with it like I have for this pregnancy. I have been drinking skim milk for as long as I can remember, but when Ella was about to turn one, I bought a gallon of 2% milk so I could gradually ease her into drinking milk. Well, I eased myself into drinking it to because when I tasted it, it was soooo good! Oh my, so much better than skim milk. What have I been missing all this time?? Is it REALLY that much more fattening?!!?
So, now I can't get enough of it. It must be one of those pregnancy cravings...
Some woman crave pickles and ice cream.
I crave milk!
It's true! I love milk!
I mean, I have never had such an obsession with it like I have for this pregnancy. I have been drinking skim milk for as long as I can remember, but when Ella was about to turn one, I bought a gallon of 2% milk so I could gradually ease her into drinking milk. Well, I eased myself into drinking it to because when I tasted it, it was soooo good! Oh my, so much better than skim milk. What have I been missing all this time?? Is it REALLY that much more fattening?!!?
So, now I can't get enough of it. It must be one of those pregnancy cravings...
Some woman crave pickles and ice cream.
I crave milk!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Life is Good
Why is it every time that I go to the gym in the morning, I feel FABULOUS that day? You would think I would remember that feeling all the time, and it would encourage me to go to the gym all the time! I guess that's not an uncommon feeling though. Anyway, my doctor told me yesterday that my weight looked really good for being 25 weeks preggers, and that made me feel really great, so that too encouraged me to continue with the gym. It doesn't hurt that it's also good ME time, even if I am sweating.
Life is also good because I am just LOVING the blogging job. I mean, for real. My new goal is to write five articles a week right now while I can. It is just so much fun, and I can't get over how popular it's getting. I had an old friend from Mandeville (well, she was actually a counselor with me at Robindel back in the day), but she contacted me to tell me about her business. Her and her mom went into business making baby clothing and monogramming it. I checked out her website, and it is ADORABLE things (that I will most likely end up spending tons of money on). She's such a sweetheart, and she loved my blog - so she's sending me some "freebies" for me to try out so I can blog about her company. How cool is that?? I can't wait to see what she sends, and I am even more excited to write about a company when I know the owner.
If you want to check out her website before the article hits my blog, it's http://nolababybowtique.blogspot.com/. I'll keep it on both my blogs too in case you ever want to come back to it. Great stuff for VERY reasonable prices.
So, I am really feeling this blogging gig. All this writing I have been doing makes me feel so....relaxed and released. Purpose. I mean, I know I have purpose when I am running a household and raising my little angel, but it's like I feel like I still have a brain being home all day. I can at least get SOME use out of this journalism degree I worked so hard for. Plus I feel like I have this obligation to mothas all around the world to let them know about what products are out there. Every time I love an item or hate an item, I am always emailing my friends with babies to tell them about it. Now I can just run to my blog. It's a great refuge.
Anyway, I'm having a great Friday (if you couldn't already tell), and I guess I should put it to rest. Thanks to all my readers on ALL my blogs. I hope I can entertain you in some way, shape or form!
Angelle
Life is also good because I am just LOVING the blogging job. I mean, for real. My new goal is to write five articles a week right now while I can. It is just so much fun, and I can't get over how popular it's getting. I had an old friend from Mandeville (well, she was actually a counselor with me at Robindel back in the day), but she contacted me to tell me about her business. Her and her mom went into business making baby clothing and monogramming it. I checked out her website, and it is ADORABLE things (that I will most likely end up spending tons of money on). She's such a sweetheart, and she loved my blog - so she's sending me some "freebies" for me to try out so I can blog about her company. How cool is that?? I can't wait to see what she sends, and I am even more excited to write about a company when I know the owner.
If you want to check out her website before the article hits my blog, it's http://nolababybowtique.blogspot.com/. I'll keep it on both my blogs too in case you ever want to come back to it. Great stuff for VERY reasonable prices.
So, I am really feeling this blogging gig. All this writing I have been doing makes me feel so....relaxed and released. Purpose. I mean, I know I have purpose when I am running a household and raising my little angel, but it's like I feel like I still have a brain being home all day. I can at least get SOME use out of this journalism degree I worked so hard for. Plus I feel like I have this obligation to mothas all around the world to let them know about what products are out there. Every time I love an item or hate an item, I am always emailing my friends with babies to tell them about it. Now I can just run to my blog. It's a great refuge.
Anyway, I'm having a great Friday (if you couldn't already tell), and I guess I should put it to rest. Thanks to all my readers on ALL my blogs. I hope I can entertain you in some way, shape or form!
Angelle
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