"I Think, Therefore I Ant."
May 28
The
Reagan Diaries – Armageddon It On!
What was Ronald Reagan
really like behind the scenes?
If you said, “Probably
a simple minded but really paranoid right wing type of nut job,” then
congrats…
Yes, we now know what we all suspected, because the diaries of Ronald Reagan
have just been released to the world.
From pet peeves and
family matters to Armageddon… Reagan spouts out his banal thoughts with
apocalyptic twists. Say what you will about the man but this is one dude who
really had a hard on for Armageddon.
On May 15, 1981, Reagan
wrote: "Sometimes I wonder if we are destined to witness
Armageddon."
Then on June 7 he wrote
in his diary: "Got word of
Israel
bombing of
Iraq
– nuclear reactor. I swear I believe Armageddon is near."
Later on July 16 he
wrote: “You know what’s hard to do? Tie your own shoelaces. But it’s
worth it. You get to make little bunny ears, I like bunny ears, they distract
me from the Armageddon... Which is a comin.’”
In August he then wrote:
“My indigestion is bothering me. It’s
those pickled beets. Or maybe the oncoming Armageddon.”
Of
Nancy
on his 29th wedding anniversary he wrote: "29 years of more marriage to
that skinny bitch. It’s worse
than Armageddon – which I’m sure will soon be here.”
Throughout the diaries
there are entries of a personal nature. He regularly complains that he is
unhappy whenever
Nancy
chides him about his fixation with Armageddon.
Family matters
frequently occupy his attention. Youngest son Ron and rebellious daughter
Patti are usually described as, “worse than Armageddon.”
In one 1984 entry, he
wrote that "Patti screamed & complained so much we denied her access
to the Armageddon Box. Once
Armageddon arrives, she won’t be safe.”
Reagan's feelings about
Ron's career as a ballet dancer are mixed. In several entries he writes with
paternal shame about Ron's “fruity career choice.
It’s worse than Armageddon. Which
should be here soon.”
May 1 (Rabbits)
The
Elevator Hug
Here's a
link
to a little cartoon I volunteered to write for. It's a campaign for
a "Virtual Hug."
This virtual hug is meant to
help raise funds for Meagan’s Walk which raises funds to fight paediatric
brain tumours. Meagan’s Walk was started by Denise Bebenek after her 5 year
old daughter Meagan died of a brain tumour 6 years ago. Every year on
Mother’s Day, Denise leads thousands of people to hug SickKids where Meagan
had received such excellent care. This virtual hug remembers her love of
laughter and of hugs. If it makes you smile, I hope you will
consider sharing this virtual hug with your friends and maybe even
consider donating to this worthy cause.
Last Christmas is so 2006...
Only 212 Shopping Days Left Until Xmas!
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