[graciegirl]

Coney. I know that it is my responsibility to stay informed, I have been informed all of my life. I was the mother, the protector, the buffer for my friends, the RESPONSIBLE one, the fixer. I want to lay those hats down now and retire from all of my jobs. My children are now the parents and good ones. My friends are taking pretty good care of themselves, my husband and love of 45 years want to slurp up these good years. We were the workers and the strong ones. I think it is alright to be the dreamers and the drifters. I give myself permission to not worry as much. To turn off the news and watch HGTV. To fix up my house and swim and golf and talk to my grandchildren on the phone and kick back and belly laugh with friends. There are fewer years ahead than there are behind.

[ConeyIsBabe]

Gracie...... you have spoken words of wisdom and

[nONIE]

Gracie,

I love your attitude and I totally with you. I cant think of any reason in the world why we should deprive ourselves of fun and laughter. It is healthy and good for the soul.

[bestmickey]

Well said Gracie! It is "our" time to relax, chill, and enjoy. That's exactly what I plan to do!!! O HAPPY DAY.........

[NYVette]

The news media always seems to go after the shock value in any story. Like Sid stated in his library example....they love the negative side of a story. Why is there never equal time to someone doing good? Can't that be news? There are groups of people who do nice things for others, but receive no praise for their efforts. Maybe if other basically nice people saw this group on the news they might be inclined to join them...creating a larger group of nice people doing nice things for others.