Daily Musings

Self Promotion?
Ruth Madoff is speaking out to 60 Minutes. Her husband, Bernie, is now serving a 150yr sentence for one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history. Ruth reveals how she and Bernie attempted suicide due to all the pressure and charges he was facing. The cited article states that Ruth is trying to "humanize" her family. She claims that no one in her family had any idea as to what Bernie was up to. Personally, I don't think their son's had a clue but it is very hard for me to believe that Ruth had no idea as to what Bernie was doing. #mainstory

An Enduring Love
In the age of overnight marriages in which more than half end in divorce this story is quite encouraging. Gordon and Norma Yeager both in their nineties died within a hour of each other holding hands. The couple had a fatal car accident. Gordon and Norma's story is one that will prove the naysayers wrong...real love does still exist. #lovestory

Who Knew!?

Maybe I'm late but I did not have a clue that the cute little red monster's voice was a 6ft black man! Yes, I am talking about Elmo! Kevin Clash had a childhood desire to become a puppeteer every since the first episode of Sesame Street. Most of all I think that this story will inspire African-American youth! This will allow our youth to see people, especially a black man, in a profession besides that of a hip-hop star, preacher, or drug dealer. Look for the upcoming documentary based on Clash: Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey. #inspiration

Resurrecting a Name
I'm pretty used to people naming their children "strange" names so this story was not that alarming. The Campbell's reside in NJ and two of their three children are named Adolf Hitler and Aryan Nation. The children were removed from the home because of suspected abuse but the parents claim that is due to the children's names. I doubt the state removed the children over their names seeing that the children aren't newborns. The state could have stepped in at anytime since the birth certificate was issued if there was an issue with their names only. Of course the Campbell's had to make it clear that they were not "racists." They may not be but the choosing to name children after one is suspect. #sideeye

The Great Quarantine
Marian Thompson, widow of Terry Thompson who killed himself after releasing 56 exotic animals, went to the Columbus Zoo to pick up the remaining animals but was turned away. The court stopped Thompson stating that the animals were being quarantined. What I would like to know is, was Marian there when Thompson released the animals? Was she there when he was cited on several occasions for mistreating the animals? If so the animals should not be released into her custody, ever! #followup