Frank's got a great site! You don't have to be 'old' to like what he says/does to help!
I could not figure out how to put this where the offer for the CD is below.
Before you click to the 'Full Story', can you check out all I put here first? Thanks!
I have a habit of adding the actual URL's along with the word links. Because some places they don't work.
Suddenly Senior for March 18, 2006 http://www.suddenlysenior.com
"A place for every one who's become Senior before their time"
Of all the frustrations we geezers must endure, perhaps the most grievous is watching our democracy turn green around the gills and feeling powerless to do anything about it. We're in a pretty pickle when Congressional pockets are so laden with the coin of legal bribes that our representatives can't even budge toward us on issues of life and death importance. We write letters to presidents, to Congress, to our state legislators. But there's little satisfaction to getting the brush off, or worse, ignored.
How can we help change the world, creatively and effectively? Suddenly Senior readers ask me that daily.
Here's an idea for the ladies...
Put on your granny garb. Flowery hats, an apron, a shawl — whatever it takes to look like the sweet little old lady you are. Then, with other like-minded patriots, go out on the streets and sing
(to the tune "Workin' on the Railroad")
We've been workin' now for ages,
And you know it's true,
Paying FICA on our wages,
But now comes something new....
Georgie comes along and tells us
(And thinks we will agree)
That HE is going to try to privatize
Our Social Security.
Georgie don't you know,
Your plan has got to go!
Keep your hands off social security!
Raise the FICA tax
For all the rich fat cats
But, Georgie, keep your hands off me!
DO YOU HAVE THE STUFF TO BE A RAGING GRANNNY? Gaggles of Raging Grannys all across the US and Canada promote global peace, justice, and social and economic equality by raising public awareness through the medium of song and humor. If only guys could join. READ FULL STORY
Start Your Own — Raging Granny Vicki Ryder says, "Starting your own gaggle of Raging Grannies is easy. All you need is a few good women and a few good songs. If you provide the women, we can provide the songs — at least to get you started. After that, we encourage you to try writing your own, but you can always reach out for help when you need it. “ More advice on getting started can be found at the Metro Detroit Grannies' web site by clicking here Kathy maintains this website. http://www.geocities.com/raginggranni/index.html
or e-mail info@raginggrannies.com History of Grannies
There are chapters of Raging Grannies all over Canada, and they are starting to show up in the U.S. too. Our chapter was created in November of 2002. Questions ? Want to join? Willing to sing for a better world? Always wanted to wear a silly hat? Contact Kathy or Patricia the co-founders of Raging Grannies Without Borders at raginggrannies@wideopenwest.com
Make a 3D Dove: Make a 3D Dove http://www.geocities.com/raginggranni/dove.html
I like that she gives directions of what worked/or not for her ie: the type of glue to use...
What gives you hope? Mainly the young people we hear from like 21 year old Amanda Romero who recently wrote, "There are so many times when young people like myself feel alone in our quests for a better planet. There are even more times when it seems like the older generations don't even want to listen to what we have to say. I can say now that young people are not alone and that we do have allies across generations and that together, we can make a world of difference."
Clear-cut the forest (to the tune My Favorite Things)
Clear-cut the forest and
Kill all the fishes
Denude the hillsides
Against all our wishes
Who cares if all of our trees disappear?
We can grow more in about 80 years!
Who needs green trees?
Who needs clear streams?
Who needs oxygen?
They're fooling around with
The health of our Earth
It may not heal again.
Patricia maintains her own website, WindChimeWalker and she keeps a more detailed journal of our activities there with lots of pictures.
Get a CD of 12 hard-hitting songs about the War on Iraq, the PATRIOT Act, stolen elections, and more by clicking here. Lyrics by Vicki Ryder. Performed by Rochester's Raging Grannies. (Picture above.)
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(You can submit jokes to him, too. They thanked me for trying. I sent the 2 most corney jokes I know :-) )
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