Anciet School Dayz -- Promt 17

I think that the boom in older adults going back to college is good. The more people who become educated, no matter how old they are, the better off the world will be. I don't think it is ever too late to learn.

It must be difficult for older people to return to college not only because of the huge financial load, but also because there just isn't enough time in a day to work, care for you family and go to school. There must also be some pressure from the younger college students that would be very discouraging. Scholarships are also much more limited for older students.

By educating older members of our society there should be a filling of jobs that require higher education. Another thing is, when the older people go back to school and show and interest in higher educaton, it will set a good example for the younger adults who are still considering going to college.

Personally, I would not join an intense team sport when I was in my fifties, but I do admire Mike Flynt for his ambitions and determination. He is proving that you can teach an old dog new tricks. I might someday fulfill my life long ambition of learning to knit, but probably not until I'm at least sixty.

Who's Lonely? -- Prompt 18

"The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with oneself."



When pondering this statement I came to the conclusion that the author was trying to express what so many folks these days live with everyday: self-dread. Many humanoids in this day and age are ridden with guilt and feelings of disgust with themselves. Because of the overbearing opinion that one must have a perfect body, family, job and life in general, the pressure is almost unbearable. When alone all the things that are hidden behind the "happy, perfect life" come to mind. There is no way to escape yourself, and that idea in itself is often overwhelming. These thougts cannot be easily erased or silenced, and no one can be quite as honest as yourself.



I like being alone because that is the only time my extremly meloncholy side can come to the surface. I like to think, sometimes it hurts, but I always like to think. Being alone for me is something to look forward to and hope for, not dread and run away from.

Patience is a Virtue -- Prompt 16

I cannot even recall how many times in my life I have wanted answers on a instantaneous basis. There have also been zillions of times when I had to send up a quick prayer pleading for patience with a person I found annoying. I wish that it was easy to become "meek and mild", but in my vast experience of sixteen years, it ain't. Even though it is tough for me, God has always been amazing in His long suffering, and encouraging me to do the same.
I remember two distinct occasions when I was struggling with remaining patient and waiting for God's plan to shine through. On one occasion I began randomly flipping through my roommate's Bible and I came across a highlighted part of James. The verses that I read entreated me to wait, pray and continue loving even though, to my human eyes, it seemed pointless. Another time I was again attempting to barge ahead and do things my way when, in my morning devotions, I read Psalm 27. There is a verse in this chapter that says: "What on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, Wait, I say, on the Lord." To put it mildly that text redirected my focus back onto God's plan. God is amazing, the provider of all things worth waiting for, so if you follow Him, you may have to wait a lot, but, it is worth ever moment of suspense.

Better than Hillary -- Prompt 15

If I had just won the election, my first step would be to publicize more facts about controversial issues such as abortion and gay rights. I would take the "unpolitically correct" information to the whole country. I would tell them what abortion really is and I would tell them all the dangers of homosexuality.

Next I would take an active stand in the illegal immigration. I would be inclined to be much more active in deporting illegals as well as making the citizenship process more user friendly.

The final stand I would make would be reducing the huge debts that weigh us down. We need to be more frugal as a country and as a government. Increasing taxes may not be the way, but importing less and exporting more would help the economy a lot.

I think these issues would make a tremendous difference to the grand old USA by educating, stabilizing and balancing the American people.