Mama Always ~ L.A. Brown, Author

Oh my goodness! Where did the time go? It's said that as you grow older that time seems to fly by. Maybe its a cruel joke or maybe its a merciful thing, I don't know. What I do know is that I've learned that if I don't make the most of every day, that I've missed out on that day's blessing, one that would never make an appearance again because it was unique for that time. This year has been fraught with violence, threats, and fear and it seems to be getting worse, but... But, there is so much more that is going on around us, and if we are not mindful of that fact, we will miss it. We will miss the blessings. We will miss life. There's a song in the Christian community by Brandon Heath called Give me Your eyes.  The chorus goes this way: Give me Your eyes for just one second  Give me Your eyes so I can see  Everything that I keep missing  Give me Your love for humanity  Give me Your arms for the broken-hearted  the ones that are far beyond my ...

What a horrid statement to have to make, but it is true. I was watching and reading about the aftermath of the shootings in San Bernadino yesterday  into the wee hours of the morning. One thing that struck me was a reporter from CNN. Of Asian descent, and although her facial expression did not change, she was angry. Very angry. She was angry that people now know by heart what to do when there is an active shooter. And she is right to be angry, I know I am. When your children know to Run/Hide/Fight when there is a shooter in the area, you know there is a problem with society. Now, I'm about to step on toes, so be sure to wear something that softens the blow if you're so inclined. It's not about gun control. We have some of the most stringent gun control laws in the free world. Yes, it may seem easy to obtain a firearm, but in reality, those background checks are extensive. To suggest the checks and controls be similar to the "No Fly" list...well, it could hav...