"I Did Not Kill Him On Purpose"

Ask me a question, or leave me a comment. Those are the words of Na Cola Franklin, of Whitehall, PA, after being taken into custody. It was a few hours before she was due to say, "I do." She and the groom were heard by relatives arguing. "Knife," someone hollered. Franklin stabbed the groom two times, and he dies. Franklin is taken into police custody instead of taking pictures with the wedding party and family. According to news accounts, Franklin didn't have a history of mental illness, or a criminal record. A few hours before a wedding means you've decided to commit, share a life. The couple has talked-it-over with family, friends and the minister. There was time to change minds if undesirable flaws came-to-light. What in the world of relationships could the groom said or done to trigger such a response from Franklin?

Stand Your Ground

Ask me a question, or leave me a comment. In Florida, Jason Clair had a disagreement with James and Joel Kun. The Kun brothers and Clair were attending a twenty-five cents beer night, bar. Clair left, and returned with a gun. He shot the Kun brothers and killed them. Clair wants to use Florida's "Stand Your Ground Law." Clair left his ground. He came back. Should he be allowed to use the Florida's "Stand Your Ground Law?"

Once Upon My Life

Ask me a question, or leave me a comment. Once upon my life, I interviewed for a job. Weeks later, Human Resources requested that I report to work. I settled into the position after a six-week training period. Several females gossiped more than worked. The manager whispered back and forth with them, poked fun at other employees. I just wanted to do my job and go home. "See and don't see 'em." An older female employee darted her eyes toward the manager's cubicle. Before long, the manager and her girls talked as they stabbed their eyes at me. I pretended not to see them, continued to work. "Her hair isn't all that." The dark skinned female kicked my chair. "Look at dat dress." The manager said. I blinked back tears, pushed my chair as close as possible to the desk. They walked away after having fun at my expense. Next, people began to stay clear of me, except my manager who tried to flirt. My "not interested" answer meant nothing. This wasn't the environment for me. I sent out over one-hundred resumes, and received back one over qualified reply. I was summoned to the Section Chief's office, and escorted out by security. Years later, I made it through the toil. However, I'm still unable to get a job in the city of my birth.

Trayvon Martin: Nagging Questions

Ask me a question, or leave me a comment. It's my understanding, from news accounts and the Internet, that George Zimmerman was part of a neighborhood watch. Zimmerman patrolled the neighborhood. What was it about Martin that grabbed Zimmerman's attention? Was Martin running from door to door, in an attempt to break into homes? Perhaps, Martin was tipping around cars, looking for the right one to steal. No? Martin was loud, disturbing the peace. Or, Martin was knocking on doors, at random. Martin was using illegal drugs as he strolled back to his father's. No, too? Why did Zimmerman find it necessary to hunt Martin? Zimmerman contacted police, and was advised to wait according to news reports. Zimmerman stalked and confronted Martin. Again, what was Martin doing for Zimmerman to use the "Stand Your Ground" law? Zimmerman confessed to police that he felt threatened by Martin. Do you follow a person that you feel is a threat? Why not just keep an eye on the person from a distance? Zimmerman backed by "Stand Your Ground" law stepped-up to Martin, a young man who just wanted to relax with a bag of Skittles and tea, and gunned him down. Why?

Jerry Sandusky: Found Guilty On 45 Counts

Ask me a question, or leave me a comment. Jerry Sandusky was found guilty of child sex abuse, and could spend the rest of his life in prison according to news accounts. I can't imagine the courage it took Sandusky's survivors to re-live, tell, such painful memories. Emotion welled-up inside of me as news accounts detailed survivors' reactions. It took me back in time, some years ago, to a former job. I was sexually harassed. Unlike the Sandusky survivors who had many supporters, I had my husband, mother and three young children. I was retired early for not participating. Out of the over one-hundred resumes I mailed, one over-qualified reply came back. The victims of Sandusky have people standing by to offer professional services. I was dismissed and didn't get any unemployment compensation. Two or three years ago, I applied for a job at Wal-Mart, and am still awaiting to hear back from them. I applaud the Sandusky survivors.