We met someone who was despondent over these tragedies between Israel and Palestine – just as I am, we are. I had wished to share with him … yes, – there certainly is a war – yes ... … but, does it really have to be fought?
Me and Paul ~ Women keep silent in the churches.
Paul was a Roman agent. He told us so himself. He could not have done his job for Rome better if he had had another lifetime. The slaves needed to be happy with an afterlife and serve their masters and I also wonder if there is an interpolation in Jesus saying to pay your taxes. … Continue reading Me and Paul ~ Women keep silent in the churches.
MSO: Write words about Birmingham. I would rather get in bed with rattlesnakes.
I wrote this in cherielynnsherstory. It is really Marionetta's heart and voice. https://cherielynnsherstory.com/2021/02/21/write-words-about-birmingham-i-would-rather-get-in-bed-with-rattlesnakes/ I must think what to do about having two pages - I am getting too old to keep up with two. more...
Defund The Police? What Bozo Came Up With This “Winning” Name?
Part of the Series: "She ain't right in the head, she just ain't right." If you were going to start a cause, you would hire the best ad agency in New York. They would do focus groups. Your group would get the best name to sell its product, cause, service - whatever. Instead a slew … Continue reading Defund The Police? What Bozo Came Up With This “Winning” Name?
The earth with one mind. Did we all think humanity into a viral epidemic?
...epidemic of doubt, mistrust? "Compassion pulls us together - fear drives us apart." That comes from the Global Consciousness Project, which I mentioned a few blogs ago on Cherie Lynn's Herstory. They do not know me and I do not know them. I'm pretty certain they would not approve of Marionetta's deranged ideas - and … Continue reading The earth with one mind. Did we all think humanity into a viral epidemic?
The Toilet(s)
I saw a flash ad for an upcoming episode of Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s Finding Your Roots. In the split second of the flash, I saw a "whites only" sign in one of their clips. It brought a flood of memories. This separation of peoples was far reaching - not only schools and neighborhoods, but … Continue reading The Toilet(s)
Spirit Matter. Some Kind Of Matter. Some Kind Of Cosmic Roadkill
That was what they were here for. They being the aliens and here being earth. They lived off of spirit matter and the aliens had saved themselves by finding and harvesting the spirit matter from earth. On their home world, some aliens confessed to a guilty conscience over the living conditions of the humans and … Continue reading Spirit Matter. Some Kind Of Matter. Some Kind Of Cosmic Roadkill
The Bars on Graymont and Shady Side ~ Integration and Growing Up in B’ham
I would assume - I might have been certain to assume - that the FBI would have had, or should have had, files on all the "locals" -- the bars and their customers -- on Graymont and all that area. But maybe not. It was Alabama, after all. In the spirit of full disclosure, I … Continue reading The Bars on Graymont and Shady Side ~ Integration and Growing Up in B’ham
Cherie Lynn ~ Chapter 2 ~ Me Too 1950s
Cherie Lynn Chapter 2 1950s Me Too Don’t remember much. What I do remember most clearly were traumatic incidents. Like the speedometer in my dad’s car, and the two-lane country road we were speeding along, pushing 70 80 miles a hour to get me back home. I was small, I don’t know, I was close … Continue reading Cherie Lynn ~ Chapter 2 ~ Me Too 1950s
Guns In America and The Menendez Call ~ Money Won
Finally numb. I woke up and turned on the TV and thought the network had already put together a retrospective on past shootings. I did not recall any shooting in Ohio, but that didn't mean much, I am not completely up on national news for more than 30 years back. But I looked again and … Continue reading Guns In America and The Menendez Call ~ Money Won
Cheney: “Its A Grave New World”
Its been a grave world from forever. But if the vice was really thinking, he should have realized the country needed to rein it in. "It" being reactionary living, unless of course the idea was to give trillions away to world bang bang. Then 'that man' happened. Yep, its grave alright. I woke up the … Continue reading Cheney: “Its A Grave New World”
“…make some white people feel uncomfortable…” A CNN Interview, A Google Search
My jaw dropped. Ok, fine. But what about that white choir that has worked to stand in heart, in thought, in deed, and in practice all their life? Of course it is only white folks like that, the choir, who I might guess, would care enough to feel uncomfortable. The white politicians, etc., who could … Continue reading “…make some white people feel uncomfortable…” A CNN Interview, A Google Search
“She Will Pick Her Teeth With Their Bones” ~ Research
"She Will Pick Her Teeth With Their Bones." That's what my boss said about my research abilities when I was working in journalism over 30 years ago. This is not so funny, especially thinking about the unintended consequences of using familial DNA databases to solve crimes -- with or without customers' consent or knowledge. An … Continue reading “She Will Pick Her Teeth With Their Bones” ~ Research
Deleted ~ Hiding, Then & Now – From Hate. Vote For Puppies!
Today if you stick your foot in it, you can just delete it. Learning social media over the last few years, I have been so thankful for one friend in particular who has warned me about things I wrote and hadn't realized had come out terribly wrong. And she was the first to use Snopes for … Continue reading Deleted ~ Hiding, Then & Now – From Hate. Vote For Puppies!
Frozen Shrimp Or Marionetta? Freedom Of Speech Is The Question. Not That Its Any Of My Business.
Scattered thoughts, preoccupation, tongue-cut-out restraint. Who said there was freedom of speech? There was freedom of speech, I guess, just a few long years ago. You could write and say what you thought, as long as it did not hurt folks. The "long and the tall of it" (did I get that line from an … Continue reading Frozen Shrimp Or Marionetta? Freedom Of Speech Is The Question. Not That Its Any Of My Business.
Food For Thought ~ Cannibalism, Early Humans And Neanderthals
Of course they did. And...? ~ The Neanderthal group poster said, "I recently read two differing opinions on the subject. Sang-Hee Lee argues, “There may be cannibalistic behavior, but there are no cannibals,” meaning that even if humans have occasionally practiced cannibalism in extreme or special circumstances, it has always been an aberration of the human … Continue reading Food For Thought ~ Cannibalism, Early Humans And Neanderthals
Uncharitable Charity
Do not gives away boots that leak - shoes that you know will pinch anyone; clothes that are itchy - for anyone. Someone at a thrift store will pay for those useless pieces and then have boots that leak. These places do NOT fix small appliances - don't donate broken things. Maybe 500 years ago … Continue reading Uncharitable Charity
Seeking Sherman: Marionetta Strung-Out Gets First Dibs
Many do not know Marionetta, most folks only know me as Cherie Lynn this, that or the other. Currently there are Cherie Lynn's Herstory, Cherie Lynn's Heirs And Heirlooms, Cherie Lynn's I Identify. There used to be, back in Alabama almost 50 years ago, Cherie Lynn's Stories and Poetry with songs and poor music. Then … Continue reading Seeking Sherman: Marionetta Strung-Out Gets First Dibs
The Late Letter ~ Made Of Words, Made Of Letters, Made Of Words
This other world "... is inhabited by human beings with two heads and four hands and feet, in fact with all their organs doubled excepting only the trunk.[ 27] It happens sometimes that the parts of these double persons quarrel with each other, especially while eating and drinking,..." Louis Ginzberg. The Legends of the Jews … Continue reading The Late Letter ~ Made Of Words, Made Of Letters, Made Of Words
Welsh Rabbit ~ Elder Care Lawyer interrupted me and said, “Lots of ‘them’ say they were in orphanages – they make it up.”
I was astonished. I had thought with asking for professional help my mother would finally be heard and get protection from neglect. And, right off the bat in the first five minutes of my giving a profile description of my mother to the newly court assigned attorney, he interrupts me and says, "lots of elders … Continue reading Welsh Rabbit ~ Elder Care Lawyer interrupted me and said, “Lots of ‘them’ say they were in orphanages – they make it up.”
Our Colors ~ That Is My Mother You Are Talking About
I just don’t know how to say this. I am so certain that the mere idea could be so badly received that it would cause this note to be set aside, or someone would implode in anger and frustration at my words. I went to a group organized for understanding and hopefully alleviating racism, and … Continue reading Our Colors ~ That Is My Mother You Are Talking About
Die At Home – Cover The Mirrors and Raise The Amulet.
On aging. Being treated like an old cow is taking some getting used to. The thoughts, notes and links vary from ole cow, to older cows to the oldest known cow - with rednecks and without; cash cows, G-d cows, being cowed and cowing, And the Old Norse - Kuga - meaning "to oppress". And … Continue reading Die At Home – Cover The Mirrors and Raise The Amulet.
Marionetta Strung-Out 