What happened in Afghanistan?

What do people really think about the soldier who killed the civilians in Afghanistan?  Did he go off the deep end or did he just feel mean that day?  Was he such a killing machine that he had to get his quota?  What really happened?

I feel for the families who lost loved ones in the shooting.  It must have been horrible to experience.  I feel for the soldier who did this unimaginable thing.  I also feel for his wife and children who must be bewildered at best.  His fellow soldiers must be hurting or at least embarrassed.  I wonder if his commanding officers had any inkling that this was coming?  How could this happen?

We will never know for sure.  Only the man who was there with the gun can tell and I doubt he ever will.  I feel for him too.  There must have been something really devastating going on in his mind to make him think this was the thing to do.  You have to wonder what his reality was and is. 

Think of all the families decimated by this soldier's actions.  The families with dead loved ones will never be the same and they will certainly view Americans as the ugly ones for the rest of their lives.  The soldier's wife and children will not recover from this either unless they hide.  His parents and extended family must be terribly hurt along with all who have known this man. 

The Afghan nation will certainly not look favorably on Americans for some time to come.  They are an occupied country and probably want us out now for sure.  Of course we would not have been there had the Afghans themselves handled their government and internal affairs differently. 

This incident will cause many far reaching effects.  I wonder how far the effects will reach.  Or will this whole thing be forgotten shortly as just another senseless act of war.  One more in a long list.  Only time will tell.

Kind of funny

I guess it is pretty funny that I don't have as much to say as I thought I would.  Actually, I do have lots to say.  Just not sure how to say it.  There are always things bubbling inside that need and want to come out.  I just need to open the door.  That is the point of this blog so I better get to it.  I don't need to be so generic.  I am like everyone else out here in oblivion.  I do not want anyone to figure out who I am so I don't want to give too much away. Not much fun like that is it?  Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 

Hi! My name is Julia and I write here.  I love animals, icecream, chocolate, good coffee, reading mysteries and romance, cooking, quilting, jewelry, flowers, shopping, and so much more.  I have been 39 and counting for several years now.  I am a Republican and a protestant too.  I love teaching kids and have even raised a few.  I have not loved all of that.  The raising of children, that is.  Love them but it sure isn't easy.

Been married for a few decades too.   Some good years, some not so great.  It comes with the territory.  Being married is not for sissies.  Neither is raising kids.  They say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.  I wonder who "they" is.  Been wondering that for a long time. 

I have rambled on long enough.  I should go do something constructive.  I might go to bed.  Sleep is highly overrated according to my children.  Not according to me.  I never get enough.

TTFN
Julie

Just my opinion

I really can't stand bloggers--other bloggers--who cannot handle what others have to say.  If you write it, then people will comment.  Sure some of them will not be positive.  Some will be downright  rude.  So what.  That's life.  Everyone is entitled to their opinion.  EVERYONE.  Even people who don't agree with what is written.  Why is it that most bloggers cannot handle even a wee bit of negative?  If you are going to write and put it out there, then grow a thicker skin.  Really.  If you are willing to take the risk of writing, then you have to bet willing to take the flack, don't you?

I guess most bloggers want everyone who reads them to think they are wonderful, witty, intelligent and always right.  How immature of anyone to think that.  But to each his own.

Toodles

Being Opinionated

I sure haven't shown any opinions for someone who says she has lots to say.  I don't know where to start.  Lots of things run through this middle aged mind of mine.  I like to read, sing, teach, rescue animals, cook, travel and many other things too.  I love a good cup of coffee and time to daydream about the unknown or whatever is in my imagination at the moment.  I hate  to watch the news very often because it is so depressing.  I am glad that there is occasionally a story about a knight in shining armor.  I wish there was a feel good news station that only reported on the positive things that go on around the country.  Too much to ask for I suppose. 

I will spend the evening with my kitty and a good book.  Maybe I am the crazy cat lady everyone talks about.  Have a great evening. 

Just Killing Time

It's Friday night.  I should have something to do or someplace to go but not tonight.  There is ice on the roads so staying in is a better idea.  The weekend is ahead but it is not an exciting prospect.  I feel so blah even though there are thousands of things that need doing aroud here.  Maybe I will just go and clean out the cat box.  How is that for an exciting activity?  Yeah weekend!  Here I come!

Just Me

I read a lot of blogs.  I comment on a few.  Sometimes my comments are well received.  Other times they are considered, well, unwanted.  I do not always agree with everything I read.  I like to express myself.  It will become evident.  I am just testing the waters right now.  Let me hear from you.  I will be telling more about the life and times of Opinionated.  Welcome.