Rest in Peace Terri.....

Yup...woke up in the morning to find that she'd passed away. I feel bad for her family. I pray that they will find some peace and comfort now that she is free. I think that this incident will cause an uproar in the days to come. I'm even thinking of writing out a living will. What's interesting about this case is that her husbands proof of her dying wishes was nothing more than hearsay evidence, which I understand would be inadmissable in a court of law. The fact that her husband had another woman and 2 children by her was also interesting...morally speaking Micheal had broken the covenant of marriage with Terri, and was still granted the right to remove her feeding tube. So I'm sure some of you out in Blogland are asking "Hey Stranger...what if you were in a persistent vegetative state for 15 years? Wouldn't you want to die?" My answer would be that I would leave that decision up to the people who gave me life, regardless of my marital status. I think that if I couldn't speak for myself, I know that my parents would always have my best interests in mind. I am shocked that Terri's famiy couldn't be there right until her last breath. My family is very close, and I couldn't imagine wanting to be surrounded by anyone else but them. Regardless of what both sides say about removing the feeding tube, I would not want my death to be long and drawn out. You know what's funny? Keep in mind dear readers that if a person expressly wishes to leave this mortal coil on their own terms due to a terminal illness...I am not against that..the fact that criminals on death row( I'm talking about lethal injection here mainly) are put to death very quickly and painlessly. I don't have all the answers people...but I do fear for the disabled now. I fear that there may come a day where disabled people are considered useless to society, and would be done away with. Some of you may think thst my logic is a little far-reaching...but hey...it could happen. Maybe not in my lifetime.
Today the sky was overcast and it rained...then snowed. Kind of fitting in a way, as the death of this still-young woman has left many with a heavy heart. Mine included.

Lovely weather today...

Seriously...not kidding at all...it actually felt like Spring for the first time since I've arrived here.
Thought I'd share a bit more about the people in this blog entry. I went to the bank for my parents and the teller and several people knew who I was ( I guess the fact that I look like a younger version of my mother is a huge factor), and they all said welcome back. alady even stopped me on the street and introduced herself to me, and welcomed ne back...so I guess there are some incredibly nice people here too. I know the people who are friends with the family are the best, as they are always willing to help out. I find it interesting, however, that bartering is common here. And it's a great system. I feel a little pissed at the powers that be, that could do so much to revitalize this community, but just decide to sit on their fat padded seats doing nothing. Failed promises. Geez, sounds like the clown in the federal government, eh?
Occasionally they have town meetings, and I do plan on gouing to it, just to see what it's all about. This place is important to my parents, so it's survival is also important to me.
Other interesting notes about this place...it's so small that some small buisinesses like Century 21 and Greyhound is operated out of peoples homes. And I tried to get a webcam today, but this town has none.Wow. So I'll have to go to Marathon (I think it's about an hours drive from here) to pick it up.
More thoughts and observations tomorrow. Until then..keep on Bloggin!

Hello again!

Bet you thought I wouldn't write any more posts. Well, I moved...still settling in to this place. It's quite the adjustment, moving from a city of 70,000 to a town that has approximately 1500 people. Yup. I think what's hard is the lack of anonymity here, as others who've lived in small towns will attest. However, there are some super nice people here, although I don't venture out too much. Last time I was here to live was in 1996, and to put it bluntly, you couldn't take a shit without someone knowing all the particulars. That was when the town was twice the size it is now. Life is slower here...not everyone is in a rush to go someplace, as there's not much to go to. For those who have a penchant for alcoholic beverages, there's a couple of watering holes, butI don't go to those. Humor is different here too. It almost sounds like the joke is underlined with a hint of sarcasm and contempt for the recipient. I can see where that comes from. The town is in a decline, with people like the mayor running it who I've heard been described at best as somewhat of a goofball and a clown, as he's done nothing to revitalize the community. Manitouwadge is a mining community, but the mines are starting to close down. I think they mainly mine for gold, but those reserves are being depleted and so, with no work, the only options for many here is to go on welfare, Employment Insurance, or cut thir losses and move away. At any rate, the countryside is beautiful...there's a lake in the middle of town, and today, armed with a disposable camera, I went and took a few snapshots at various points. When the ice and snow finally melts (I was told sometime in May), I will go to those same points and take some more photos. There was a bit of a brisk wind, borderlining as chilly, but I had a good walk.
The cool air felt good, and I needed the exercise badly. I hadn't been for a walk here until today and was feeling like a bit of a shut-in.
All in all, this place has it's characters, which I could write about. The older people are more into the gossip I think, as I mainly hear it from them. Stuff that shouldn't be said, but that's what they're used to. People don't dress up here....just about everyone wears jeans T-shirt and hiking shoes. If you dressed up where would you go? I'm trying to find the time to write thoughts, observations, about people and places, but I'm always having to do something else. I try to read for a few minutes, and am interrupted. If I was to write in a place other than my bedroom, people would want to know what I'm writing about. When I write, I need peace and quiet for starters, and I never show my work to anyone in the beginning stages. I get upset if someone tries to read my thoughts without my permission, as I am highly critical of my work, and I basically don't need the aggravation. So I guess for now, I can type some of these thoughts to you, my Blogger pals, and at least I'll have a bit of an archive in which to record these thoughts.
Hmmm....Blogger question? Let's make it 2, shall we? First one is...anyone still popping by? My apologies to friends in Blogland for not typing sooner. And 2: What did you do today that you found enjoyable? Okay...one rule...keep it clean ok?
I think this is enough for one day so I will Blog ya all later...see ya!