Greed – Children On Meds?
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Greed – Children On Meds?
Don’t Get Me started. It will take a revolution against Pharma’s promoting Meds for kids; until under lying testing is performed, we are living a lie of how to treat symptoms and disease. Bring back the sports programs, let kids play until they drop, get them off of sugar…
We’re in the dark ages, and in the modern age of greed, no conscience or ethics when it comes to the Pharma’s take-over. Looking back in a hundred years, we will certainly be viewed as a society that performed chemical lobotomies, and created multiple diseases with the poisonous MEDS given unresponsively to our children. When doctors don’t look for underlying factors before medicating children…they should throw in the towel and get into a new profession…
Yes, there are cases when Meds can improve a chronic condition or save a life…But, we are witnessing a drug popping society emerging…with no data how some of the children medicated will affected years from now… Lobby. Send in the justice. Save our children.
- YOU- Say No To Kid’s On Drugs
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Rod McKuen Is My Muse
Rod McKuen & Merrie Lynn Ross
In my teens I wrote poetry and scribbled obsessively in a diary, questing for ‘who am I’ ‘where am I going’ ‘what is this life about’? Filled with mixed-up emotions, all mind bogglers; grappling with the mystery of ‘why’ and for ‘what purpose’ we dally about on Mother Earth?
Overtime several notebooks filled with poetry, aphorisms, and various topics and issues piled in folders at my bedside. A satisfaction oozed at the unlimited theories, philosophical rants, and amusing antidotes that poured out.
And then I discovered the likes of Kahill Gibran, Krishnamurti… and my secret intimate soothsayer, Rod McKuen. The more of his delicious thought-provoking, viscerally palpable, perfectly metered poetry I read, the more I was inspired to write.
During that period I was studying drama at a professional acting studio in New York and was befriended by several aspiring musicians from Julliard. Lo’ and behold two young men were enamored with my poetry and asked me to write lyrics for a rock opera. Who knew what was required, who knew that it could be arduous. Magical inspiration strikes when one is open and “Mother Goose Turn Me Loose” was created. The scenario touted characters like Humpty Dumpty, a sad-teen drug abuser, who fell off the wall, and all the kings men and queens could not put him back together again.
The Rob McKuen saga continued with my poetry writing. A sample stanza below:
Why do I see the sad and the lonely whenever I pass them by?
Why do I feel their hurts whenever I meet their eyes?
Will my Smile be enough to slightly ease their pain…
Or is it just a flower… drowning from too much rain?
A close friend was fond of my poetry and made a noble gesture to promote it to the world. He owned a brownstone in Manhattan and leased it to Random House. He set a meeting with the President to discuss publishing my poetry. After a short deliberation they came back with, “She is a young Rod McKuen in style and we publish his works. It wouldn’t be wise for us to cross-pollinate.” Amazing, without a previous mention they saw the likeness and reverence to him. The so-called rejection was a boon in my life. To have my name even remotely connected with McKuen was beyond my wildest dream.
Fast-forward 2012 – Los Angeles pre-Oscar party at the Chateau Marmont, a quaint hotel for artistic and famed residents, unfortunately, where John Belushi died. On an elevator ride to the party, a sophisticated gentleman joined us – it was Rod McKuen – in 3D, up close and personal. Stoked, I quickly babbled my Random House story and he chuckled, fascinated. We became fast friends and shared hors d’oeuvres during the evening.
Before we departed I blurted a festering question, one that had haunted me from reading his deep insights, his astute observations of the trial and tribulations of human nature, and captivating the soul.
“Mr. McKuen do we have to suffer to write like you do?” He paused, thoughtful for a moment, and then with a twinkle in his eye he answered my ardent question.
Whether it was “Yay” or “Nay” I can never out-and-out what he said – it would ring like a kiss and tell. What do you think he answered? I shall hold it dearly… a poet’s sacred secret, deep within my heart.
Merrie Lynn Ross’ revered book, “Bounce Off The Walls –Land On Your Feet” … How to Morph Havoc and Hassles into Harmony and Happiness… is currently on Amazon.com and in bookstores.
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Xmas, Gift of Laughter
Merrie Kisses Santa...HAHA
Little Johnny was fast asleep in his bed, dreaming of eating sugarplum cookies and sipping the warm milk he left under the Xmas tree for St. Nick. A roaring “Ho, Ho, Ho” bellowed and stirred him with a jolt. The belly laughter was unmistakably Santa Claus. Echoing so loud it was a wonder why it didn’t wake up the town.
Unsure if he was dreaming or not, Johnny crept to the step’s landing and caught a glimpse of jolly St. Nick, who chuckled. “Ah Ha, little Johnny, you tickled my heart munching my cookies and you did leave my favorite treat, the cherry on top.
My gift to you this year will take you by surprise, with that he began to laugh, “Ho, Ho, Ha, Ha, Ha.” Johnny caught the contagious laughter. He began laughing so hard he rolled down the steps, tears of joy flowing down his cheeks.
Eye to eye, St. Nick winked at him. “Spread your gift of Laughter wherever you go. The sad will be jolly, the jolly will Love, Heart’s will heal, and Peace on Earth will reign.” As St. Nick slipped away, Johnny’s “Ha Ha Ha’s” awakened his family, as they delighted in joy, their laughter tickled the neighbors, and one by one…the whole world shined Big Smiles.
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Reprinted BellaSparks.com “The Twelve Gifts of Xmas”, ”Laughter” by Merrie Lynn Ross
- Santa & Merrie Gift of Laughter
Who IS The REAL Mark Zuckerberg?
Mark Zuckerberg’s personal identity (name) has been ripped off for personal gain by Rotem Guex, Israeli entrepreneur who wants to stop Facebook from taking legal action against him to close, what FB claims is illegal under their terms of usage.This gives one Identity (food) for thought. When courts allow name changes (freedom for all) the backlash can be complicated, under false pretense, and possibly reversible. An interesting quagmire. Imagine being Bill Gates, Lady GaGa, or whomever? So, goes the unending fraud, Walter Mitty epic that can seep into the lives of the rich and famous. Lady GaGa trademark did stop a Lady Goo Goo from defamation and ripping off logo.
Identity fraud by criminals world wide for financial gain has been a rampant crime. It
Merrie Lynn Ross and Jesse Eisenberg - Social Network
is devastating and affecting millions of innocent people.
If you’ve had a similar experience or know someone who has share your story here…MerrieWay is your compassionate advocate for justice and freedom for all.
Newsflash details: JERUSALEM (AP) — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, meet your Israeli doppelganger: Mark Zuckerberg. Israeli entrepreneur Rotem Guez says he has legally changed his name to that of Facebook’s CEO, a gimmick meant to persuade the social networking site to back down from what he says are threats to take legal action against him.
He’s telling Facebook: “If you want to sue me, you’re going to have to sue Mark Zuckerberg.” He says a lawyer for Facebook pressed him this week to close his online business Like Store, calling it illegal. Like Store promises to enhance companies’ online reputations by offering Facebook users free content only accessible by clicking “like” on the companies’ profiles.The Israeli acknowledged on Saturday his company violates Facebook’s terms of use, but says many U.S. companies offer similar services. Facebook will more forward on principle of legal terms.
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Time Person Of The Year 2011: ‘The Protester’
Protests are one thing…anarchy is another. When enough people are fed up, can’t get jobs, can’t pay their mortgage or rent, or put a decent meal on the table for their family…Desperate times = Desperate measures... Occupy your voice, get our country on the road to recoupment and stability. And, bring back the wholesome values our Founding Father’s (mother’s) instituted. YES!
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Iran Drone Crash: U.S. Spying Effort Unmasked In Incident
The cost of one Drone could feed a starving nation for a few days. Every week there we witness another fauxpah… that distracts, frightens, and keeps the war machine oiled. When is the game of secrets going to come clean. Some many years of concealed secret info’…we never know what happened in the past, or what the heck all of these clowns
The cost of this Drone is $6,000,000. 7,000 + similar ones are good to go as compared with 240 ten years ago. The Iran intelligence was able to decode the secrets in the Drones system, giving them information, that even the best informant couldn’t produce. A gift from heaven, Free for the taking. If this were a competitive video game, we could see the next move and play it now.
Just send it to China and rip- it off… and bargain for the price. Sarcasm abounds on this subject, because with all of this hi-tech equipment, our military reports critically wounded warriors, coming home in body bags, or without legs, mentally and physically disabled. And, then there’s the Drone game.
Fed UP? I am beside myself. My nephew, had his legs blown off last week in Afghanistan…he had only been there four weeks. A courageous young man who was willing to sacrifice, for what he believes is our Freedom. He is a hero… soon to receive a Purple Heart. More to come about Michael and his healing journey. Godspeed.
Jerry Sandusky Arrested: Ex-Penn State Coach Arrested On New Abuse Charges
Before throwing out a guilty verdict on Sandusky... he does fit the profile. Typically we have seen pedophiles lurk around children’s domains, whether the sexual deviant is a priest, teacher, coach, relative, or neighbor. Unfortunately, we trust our most precious gift, our children, with mentors and so-called role models that use their familiarity, status to hide behind. Youth are torn, they are frightened, often terrorized at the manipulation of the predator, threatening them, or promising them something.
Ten or twelve victims turning up, are not all stepping forward to lie. It takes courage to expose a private abuse, it takes courage to face a hidden secret, and make peace with it. The fact that no one listens to a young person that saw an infraction is another tragedy. Sexual abuse has been labeled a hush-up subject. With the disclosure of assault, and educating our children that they must speak up, is a beginning step to freeing them from sexual predators.
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Beyond Politics…How To Change The World
Are you dizzy listening to politicians attempting to make sense of changes happening on the planet? While pundits spend endless hours mind-spinning, attacking, in-fighting, and attempting to distract us with nonsense, we helplessly watch infrastructures crumbling and planetary chaos.
Beyond politics let’s contemplate: What kind of world do you want to live in? Clearly it’s an inside job.
Who Am I?
Who do you want to show up as, a person with honor, integrity, compassion, forthrightness? Or do you want to lie to yourself, hide in fear, denying your true calling? My core question, “How can I honor and live my potential?” Only when we dive deep within can that truth be known. From that eternal space of Knowing, we can then create a glorious world.
In the midst of chaos, we can steady the course by turning inward and asking the question, “Show me the best way to live my life.” Listen- the answer may arrive as a vision, in a whisper, or a feeling that prods you forward to take action, to take care of whatever you may have been avoiding. When we take charge of our own life, we can bring forward the courageous spirit to influence others. We will elect the best candidates…by demanding accountability. This is a time of great opportunity…a time to transform, to honor the best of who we can Be.
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We Love Lucy… At 100
Marlo, great to see you here & giving our Lucy her just Kudo’s. I was invited to be in the only class recorded that she taught. She handpicked us from our TV shows we were on… When she told me I has the funnies I almost fainted… it thrilled me as if I had gotten a nod from the Academy.
I elaborate in my book “Bounce off The Walls – and On Your Feet”… on Amazon.com Big Smiles to you Lucy for your 100th B’day… I’m sure you’re giggling and sending us that Love right back… Love you, Merrie Lynn
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Debt Ceiling Deadline Looms, Default At Stake (LATEST UPDATES)
“We’re trying to protect medicare.” How heroic… while big corps rifle the gravy train, and leave the citizens out to dry.
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