To Mr Cameron and his wife - the picture of their grief at the death of their beloved son Ivan spoke volumes and who's death brought dignity to British politics. I wish I could have put my arms around them. The length of a life is not important it is the love in that life that matters. He was so loved and he knew that to be the case.
We must also mourn the death of Wendy Richard - her struggle was heroic, and a journey I may have to take some day.
How beautiful Jade looked at her wedding, so dignified...now so tired...All my love girl.
Love Granny xxx
Friday, February 27, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
GOODY SUPPORT
I am really glad to see the level of support Jade is now receiving, recognising her struggle and her desire to provide for the sons she will not see grow up. Use what you can is my philosophy, well the public created Jade - best we continue to support her.
In The Independent - Opinion and Debate "Cancer patients are always 'brave'. In Jade's case, it's true" by Matthew Norman. 19/02/2009
In The Times - 19/02/2009 Carol Midgley 'Why do some people resent the brutal reality show that Jade Goody's dying has become.'
The official war correspondent in Bosnia, Peter Howson has done some fab drawings of Jade - to be turned into paintings to be sold to raise money for cancer charities. They are difficult to look at - not beautiful - but moving and of course she is fighting a war, a war in her body. A war she cannot win, and you can see the thousand yard stare.....into No Future. The Times 19/02/2009
Young women really, really have to understand that this can be them.
Granny xx
In The Independent - Opinion and Debate "Cancer patients are always 'brave'. In Jade's case, it's true" by Matthew Norman. 19/02/2009
In The Times - 19/02/2009 Carol Midgley 'Why do some people resent the brutal reality show that Jade Goody's dying has become.'
The official war correspondent in Bosnia, Peter Howson has done some fab drawings of Jade - to be turned into paintings to be sold to raise money for cancer charities. They are difficult to look at - not beautiful - but moving and of course she is fighting a war, a war in her body. A war she cannot win, and you can see the thousand yard stare.....into No Future. The Times 19/02/2009
Young women really, really have to understand that this can be them.
Granny xx
Sunday, February 15, 2009
A LITTLE FASHION GOSSIP
I took a look in Next today, some nice staple bits...worth a look. A nice white linen trouser with tie waist, there are some lovely white linen tops. I also like the suit range, but individual shops have limited examples...the Next Directory is available at the door but I wont pay for this type of advertising. I will use the web.
I am on the look out for Black Linen shorts, saw some in Next that were neither short shorts, nor long line sort of mid, will look great with opaque tights.
Sunday Mail, Style magazine has some nice items, an M and S dress in black and white check with short sleves is really very smart. I might save for this dress it is due in the shops in Mid March. My parents in law gave me an M and S voucher so I am half way there already. Again it is probably not going to be in every shop, so I feel a trip to Bluewater coming on.
Considering the continued hair colour change, with some very blond highlights and a nice cut. I go to E14 hair stylist and was very pleased with what they did last time...so I will plan that little treat...save up the dosh.
Granny
I am on the look out for Black Linen shorts, saw some in Next that were neither short shorts, nor long line sort of mid, will look great with opaque tights.
Sunday Mail, Style magazine has some nice items, an M and S dress in black and white check with short sleves is really very smart. I might save for this dress it is due in the shops in Mid March. My parents in law gave me an M and S voucher so I am half way there already. Again it is probably not going to be in every shop, so I feel a trip to Bluewater coming on.
Considering the continued hair colour change, with some very blond highlights and a nice cut. I go to E14 hair stylist and was very pleased with what they did last time...so I will plan that little treat...save up the dosh.
Granny
SUNDAY PAPERS
All the Sunday Papers have something about the 13 year old boyfather, but let us all recognise that nothing more needs to be said except to look at the photo of his father in a Devil Mask....says it all....want to make mega bucks. Why are the baby, the boyfather and the mother not in protection? they are now being treated like a 'freak show' in the centre of a bidding war.
I really don't want to preach but I am so worried about these children, it is what the Children Act 2004 was for to ensure 360 degree child safety.
Granny
I really don't want to preach but I am so worried about these children, it is what the Children Act 2004 was for to ensure 360 degree child safety.
Granny
Saturday, February 14, 2009
NEWS IS EVEN WORSE
Could the story about this poor little baby born to a 13 year old father and a 16 year old mother, be any worse, well yes. This case is all about boundaries, there were none and that is the problem for our society, boundaries of behaviour.
THE BOY, his parents are separated - his father has 9 children himself and is 'gobsmacked' well if he had been a proper father to his children perhaps his son would not be in this situation and his 13 daughter would also have not had a baby. Why did that first pregnancy not send up smoke signals. The father at least should have been able to say to his son... have sex = have a baby. It says a lot about the mother that this 13 year old prefers to be at his girlfriends home. Where it appears there are no rules. Why wasn't this child on the at risk register? - lack of emotional stability.
THE GIRL, One of 5 children her parents have and who are at least together but appear to be completely lacking in common sense. Allowing children to have sex on their property with their knowledge is criminal. This appears to not be a one off relationship either - so a DNA test is essential. But of course another child means more money for this family.
Can you believe that these children went to the GP by themselves. The GP suggested a pregnancy test!!!!!!!please
I was horrified yesterday when the BBC brought on a 'social worker' from the authority involved. She was intended to speak about the implications....well all I can say there is no hope if that person was the sample of the quality of social workers in place at the moment. Wet, weak ineffectual ageing hippy with ridiculous 'job speak' of the very 'liberal kind' which has become the subject of ridicule, she talked of 'support' for the families....no no no action action action.
To prosecute in this case apparently was not in the public interest, I beg to differ. It is not about 'laying blame' it is about finding the truth and getting all the parties to accept responsibility and to secure the future of this tiny baby who as far as I can see has zero chance in this world with parents and grandparents like these.
EVERY CHILD MATTERS, The Children Act 2004 made it quite clear that child safety is paramount. One of the elements, stay healthy includes sexual health. So where is the positive action from the agencies of intervention? and that is not a dirty word.
Granny
THE BOY, his parents are separated - his father has 9 children himself and is 'gobsmacked' well if he had been a proper father to his children perhaps his son would not be in this situation and his 13 daughter would also have not had a baby. Why did that first pregnancy not send up smoke signals. The father at least should have been able to say to his son... have sex = have a baby. It says a lot about the mother that this 13 year old prefers to be at his girlfriends home. Where it appears there are no rules. Why wasn't this child on the at risk register? - lack of emotional stability.
THE GIRL, One of 5 children her parents have and who are at least together but appear to be completely lacking in common sense. Allowing children to have sex on their property with their knowledge is criminal. This appears to not be a one off relationship either - so a DNA test is essential. But of course another child means more money for this family.
Can you believe that these children went to the GP by themselves. The GP suggested a pregnancy test!!!!!!!please
I was horrified yesterday when the BBC brought on a 'social worker' from the authority involved. She was intended to speak about the implications....well all I can say there is no hope if that person was the sample of the quality of social workers in place at the moment. Wet, weak ineffectual ageing hippy with ridiculous 'job speak' of the very 'liberal kind' which has become the subject of ridicule, she talked of 'support' for the families....no no no action action action.
To prosecute in this case apparently was not in the public interest, I beg to differ. It is not about 'laying blame' it is about finding the truth and getting all the parties to accept responsibility and to secure the future of this tiny baby who as far as I can see has zero chance in this world with parents and grandparents like these.
EVERY CHILD MATTERS, The Children Act 2004 made it quite clear that child safety is paramount. One of the elements, stay healthy includes sexual health. So where is the positive action from the agencies of intervention? and that is not a dirty word.
Granny
Friday, February 13, 2009
A FATHER AT 13
The father is 13 the mother 15 - children and it appears the parents of these children, who clearly have failed them are expected to help care for this poor little baby. Just looking at them both you can see that they found comfort in each other, where were their parents and what role models are they. I do not advocate a moral panic, I do say let the baby be taken into care, not adopted but fostered allowing the 13 year old / 15 year old to keep important contact.
I would also want these childrens parents charged with neglect, because no clearer evidence than the pregnancy in this situation is necessary. They need to be called to account. While no child is the property of any parent there is however a clear contract of responsibility to care and nurture. These children demonstrate emotional fragility, why would a girl of 15 be interested in such a young looking 13 year old. I suspect she treated him like a toy and that sex was a play game. There may also be issues of informed consent to the act. I also wonder at the emotional maturity of the 15 year old, was she 13 at heart? Who then let this pregnancy carry on? What needs to be reminded is that this baby is not a toy or comforter. This is not a good example to set because there are other children out there who are similar to these two and who would see this away of getting their '15min of fame' and money from a certain newspaper. When you have little or nothing, this might seem a good idea. Who will be around in 6 months time to pick up the pieces of this truely sad little story.
Granny xxx
I would also want these childrens parents charged with neglect, because no clearer evidence than the pregnancy in this situation is necessary. They need to be called to account. While no child is the property of any parent there is however a clear contract of responsibility to care and nurture. These children demonstrate emotional fragility, why would a girl of 15 be interested in such a young looking 13 year old. I suspect she treated him like a toy and that sex was a play game. There may also be issues of informed consent to the act. I also wonder at the emotional maturity of the 15 year old, was she 13 at heart? Who then let this pregnancy carry on? What needs to be reminded is that this baby is not a toy or comforter. This is not a good example to set because there are other children out there who are similar to these two and who would see this away of getting their '15min of fame' and money from a certain newspaper. When you have little or nothing, this might seem a good idea. Who will be around in 6 months time to pick up the pieces of this truely sad little story.
Granny xxx
HUMAN KINDNESS
Like many others I was moved to see the picture of C.F.A firefighter David Tree in Australia sharing his water bottle with a Koala. The dear animal also trusted this human to hold it's burnt paw. Sam as she is named is receiving very good care. If any animal should have been fearful of man then this is it...but trusted this kind and sensitive man.
I know the human cost is terrible, but I wonder what wildlife has been lost, never to reappear again...
When I was a child my uncle brought me a Koala bear toy back from Australia, it was my best toy I learnt the joy of animals from my little friend. "Good on yer mate!"
Granny xx
I know the human cost is terrible, but I wonder what wildlife has been lost, never to reappear again...
When I was a child my uncle brought me a Koala bear toy back from Australia, it was my best toy I learnt the joy of animals from my little friend. "Good on yer mate!"
Granny xx
Sunday, February 08, 2009
CHILDREN, DOGS and ICE
A poor little baby Jaden Mac has been killed by two family dogs....the rationality is that babies and young children should never ever be left with any dog even for a moment. It is not the dogs fault....but of course they have been put down. I never leave my dog with my grandchildren indeed 'Merlot' goes to a puppy cage when the children are in our house...for both child and dog's safety. I introduce child and dog under strict supervision so that my dog does not develop jealous behaviour. No dog is safe... they don't have to be attack dogs.
Accidents happen but just when will people teach their children about the dangers and risks linked to ICE. The death of a 6 year old and the dealth of a teenager (bright and intelligent we are told) with 6 others on the roof of a car being used as sledge.... please!!! yes of course kids want to play, take risk, learn lessons but some lessons are learnt at great cost and to late. Of course I feel sorry for the families their loss is great and my heart is with them...but how many more times must these events happen despite the publicity.
Granny xx
Accidents happen but just when will people teach their children about the dangers and risks linked to ICE. The death of a 6 year old and the dealth of a teenager (bright and intelligent we are told) with 6 others on the roof of a car being used as sledge.... please!!! yes of course kids want to play, take risk, learn lessons but some lessons are learnt at great cost and to late. Of course I feel sorry for the families their loss is great and my heart is with them...but how many more times must these events happen despite the publicity.
Granny xx
AUSTRALIA IN THE NEWS
How can we not weep for Victoria in Australia and her fire ravaged people with so many dead 96 thus far. My husband and I both have family in Australia. The pictures a dire, imagine the heart break. Listening to the firefighters who are tirelessly fighting this monster of heat is a lesson in service. Lives destroyed. It appears that even someone has been deliberately setting the fires once out.
My heart is with them and yes I am praying for them.
Granny xxx
My heart is with them and yes I am praying for them.
Granny xxx
JADE GOODY
How can people be so mean spirited when a young mother is given practically not hope of seeing her children grow up. How can they sleep at night when they are betting on her date of death...shame on them.....imagine if your daughter, mother, sister other female relation was condemned to such terrifying pain. I have never agreed with her Big Brother racist behaviour - but I am a human, I recognise her humanity. Her life has been varied from early poverty and yes wealth from her 'celebrity' but money is not everything..it rarely saves you form illness. She has done what she has to do as a single mother with children and dependent mother.
She has been told her cancer has spread to liver, bowel and groin. Today we have the news she has had a golf ball size tumor from her bowel... please remember how very scared she must be, wonder how you would cope.
I recommend you read an excellent article on Jade in The Independent 6th February 2009 by Deborah Orr....ex editor of NOW magazine who recognises the culpability of all of those of us who have avidly watched the 'reality shows' and how we have built up and have torn down human beings. The people in these shows are reflections of each and every one of us.
For goodness sake - allow some dignity to this poor 'child' who even though she is over thirty is in fact a child who needs positive support in this difficult time.
Don't dance on her grave prematurely....it could be you next time.
Granny x
She has been told her cancer has spread to liver, bowel and groin. Today we have the news she has had a golf ball size tumor from her bowel... please remember how very scared she must be, wonder how you would cope.
I recommend you read an excellent article on Jade in The Independent 6th February 2009 by Deborah Orr....ex editor of NOW magazine who recognises the culpability of all of those of us who have avidly watched the 'reality shows' and how we have built up and have torn down human beings. The people in these shows are reflections of each and every one of us.
For goodness sake - allow some dignity to this poor 'child' who even though she is over thirty is in fact a child who needs positive support in this difficult time.
Don't dance on her grave prematurely....it could be you next time.
Granny x
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