I am a grandma!

Reading through all the posts on FB has caused me to stop and think.  Especially from my American friends.  All the posts about supporting the troops who are fighting for our freedom.  Other than 9/11, who is attacking us?  It seems to me the troops are invading other countries more than other countries are invading us.  So who the hell are we protecting our freedom from?  The governments deal with other governments, and deals are made.  So who the hell is threatening our freedom these days?  I don't see the Iraqis here threatening us.  But I see the US in Iraq threatening their way of life.  I see the US in Afghanistan threatening their way of life.  While I don't agree with what they do, why do we have a right to order them how to behave.  We say, if you can't live by our laws, go back where you came from.  But then we go there and impose our ways on them.  Doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.  When it comes to harming others, whether human or animal, I agree that

I have so much going for me, but I also have so many worries.  Sometimes it all seems a little overwhelming.  I try to get ahead, then stuff comes up to knock me back again.  Two steps forward and one step back.  Maybe it is the long winter that is getting me down, it probably is.  Just feeling a little down tonight.  Worry about the family.  There is probably a little jealousy there too. Sweet Cassy seems to throw tantrums with me, but gets along well with others.  I could be wrong.  I adore her, but don't know if I have the strength to deal with the tantrums.  Been there, done that.  LOL. Be that as it may, I love her with all my heart.  She is my hope.  I don't want her to settle, I want her to shake things up.  I hope she does.  Her other grandparents don't seem to believe in standing up for stuff.  Maybe I am too radical.  Oh, well.  That's how I am.  I am so tired.  This winter is taking its toll.  I will shut down for now.  Hopefully the sun and the warmth