What a treat! At the insistence of one of our daughters, my bride and I watched an "original Netflix" presentation... a period movie.. one of historical fiction concerning the aftermath of WWII's effect on a small group of people on the Isle of Guernsey which was occupied by Germany.. The name? "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society".. This is the kind of movie that Hollywood doesn't bother to make anymore... and we miss that. You should not... miss it. that is.. If you do not subscribe to Netflix, at least take them up on the "week's trial" in order to see this movie..

 

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Wow! Just heard back from a MCSB member concerning the DRAG QUEEN Story Hour being offered at a MCSD public library. This is what the response was:

 

"I have since heard from Dr. Lewis and talked with the Director of the library system.  Mr. Harkness shared that the library is not connected with this event in any way other than providing a venue for the event.  Since the library is a public entity, anyone may schedule an event in their community spaces as long as they schedule in advance and pay any associated costs with renting the facility.

 

With that said, the library is in no way promoting the event nor is it on the library system’s calendar of events.  The sponsoring group may only put materials up in the room where the event is held, not in the hallways nor common areas.  Therefore, the only children who should be exposed to this event are the ones whose parents bring them to it.  

 

Thank you again for sharing your concerns. "

 

I responded this way:

 

While I appreciate your response and position, I do not fully agree with it.  I realize the library is a public entity, yet it's under the umbrella of the MCSD, and I do believe there should be more protection for the children.  This is not any different than a Tobacco Company wanting to put out propaganda to minors using "Joe Camel"  and Candy Cigarettes as the "hook" to get children to come see it.. It's like the Movie Industry wanting to promote X-rated movies but getting a "PG" rating so parents will bring them. No, this is not  acceptable children's fare.

 

While it should have always been the policy, the MCSB should set standards and procedures now for all such future requests to the libraries and schools as to what is allowable. Parents should KNOW that what is offered as "entertainment" at the library is not only appropriate, but AGE appropriate.

 

I think.. even "feel", the MCSD should cancel, and if fees have been collected, I will be glad to reimburse the library for the event refund to COLGAY.

 

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Since we taxpayers are paying quite a bit towards the operation of the Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber tried to get one of it's own elected to Council, and since Council is finally wanting to make a concerted effort to improve the local economy (after an absence of effort for the past 7-plus years), how about Council showing us what the Chamber has done for the past 7 years (by year) and what plans does the Chamber have that will get immediate results FOR our economy.

 

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The last time I reported about "felony arrests in Columbus, we learned that 41 of 67 felons arrested also were additionally charged with violations of their parole/probation conditions.. It wasn't a fluke.. The latest publishment through August 6th shows that of another 63 felons arrested, 39 were also charged with violation of their parole/probation for a previous crime. Once again. our police are taxed and endangered by known criminals back on the streets accosting more citizens by being released earlier than their sentences. How can anyone claim "early release" programs benefit society?

 

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From the "why is it" department - I just put a cup of coffee in my microwave to return it to acceptable warmth. After 20 seconds, I opened the door, but the "it's ready beep" keeps beeping for three more times.. Why is that? Seems like a smart electronic would recognize you've opened the door and does not need to keep sounding the "it's ready" beeps.

 

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Online headline/story: "FBI fires Peter Strzok, months after anti-Trump texts revealed * Strzok attorney Aitan Goelman said in a statement Monday that his client, a 21-year FBI veteran, was fired Friday afternoon, claiming this was a departure from standard practice and politically motivated." -- "politically motivated"? Of course, the firing was "politically motivated" but it's not Trump's "political motive".. Strzok was fired.. FINALLY.. because of his OWN "political motivation" to try and keep Trump from winning. Maybe now the rest of the Obama "dominoes" will fall in rapid succession.

 

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From the "I love it when libs eat their own" department - Online headline/story: "Omarosa cuts off 'Today' appearance, tells Savannah Guthrie to 'calm down' during bizarre interview * Guthrie tried to take charge of the chat, but Manigault-Newman barked back, “I’ll get to the second part.” * Guthrie then attempted to ask a follow-up question, but Manigault-Newman shot it down." -- Whoa! Can it be? Can it be that NBC has decided to stop asking "softball questions" to liberals? WE can pray this will continue.

 

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Another from the "I love it when libs eat their own" department - Online headline: "Nancy Pelosi Accuses NBC of Trying to ‘Undermine’ Her Chances of Getting Back Speaker’s Gavel" -- Wow, as John Cameron Swayze would describe a Timex watch, NBC "takes a licking and keeps on ticking!" Good grief.. even in it's Golden Liberal Era, NBC had no effect on whether or not Pelosi could be Speaker.. George W. Bush gave her that opportunity and she lost it under Obama. and the taxpayers will never give her another shot at it.. Pelosi undermined America and herself.

 

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The nation sits in mourning as Aretha Franklin move closer to the end of her life on Earth.. we will miss her, but never forget her... and we will always R-E-S-P-E-C-T her.

 

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From the "we're being overrun with deviancy" department - Online headline: "Stormy Daniels to star on (CBS's) Celebrity Big Brother that'll reportedly ask 'viewers for forgiveness for past scandals'" -- Good grief.. we are being inundated with deviancy on public air waves, and in Columbus, GA in our public library! It's bad enough Columbus kids are being enticed to attend a Drag Queen Story Hour at one of our libraries, but CBS (Continually Broadcasting Slime?) is bring a porn star and criminal blackmailer to the public sector as acceptable entertainment.!

 

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M/C L-E headline: "ELECTION 2018 * Vote still isn’t official yet, state says 12 weeks after primary" -- Well, basically, this is a technicality.. but I tell you what isn't that's OVER 12 weeks late is Zeph Baker's promise to turn in the already late Campaign disclosures of his donations and expenditures for the Columbus Mayor Election.

 

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M/C L-E headline/story: "Trial starts for 3 accused of rape, shooting and burning woman * Three defendants are accused of kidnapping a 36-year-old woman at gunpoint from a “rap contest” at a Garden Drive “party house” on New Year’s Day 2014 and taking her in her car to a vacant lot at 988 Farr Road, where they allegedly raped her, sodomized her, penetrated her sexually with a handgun and shot her eight times, then poured gasoline on her 2007 Volkswagen Passat and set it afire with her in the trunk, with the resulting burns leaving her permanently disfigured. * “She may never walk again. She may never have the use of her left arm,” a detective testified the following Feb. 17 during a preliminary hearing for one of the suspects. “She was in a coma for three weeks. They had to remove part of her lower intestine, and she’s still receiving around-the-clock care.” -- These animals are less deserving to live than the ones who killed .. BRUTALLY BLUDGEONED TO DEATH the family is Upatoi.. those victims didn't survive to have to live knowing their animals are still alive! Any conviction that doesn't include the death penalty will be another jury fail here in Columbus.