lyrics..lyrics.. constant controversy..

I'm not quite sure why, but in trying to come up with a catchy title for this entry, some random Eminem lyrics came to mind and they seem fitting for the drive that motivated me to spearhead this little blog.
My thoughts and opinions aren't always the most popular, but from what I hear, they're not unlike a trainwreck. You hate to love to look. I'm not quite the pessimistic Polly that some take me for. Most of my kvetching is done in good humor. SOME, however, is NOT for the weak of heart. I make no bones about that fact that I'm NOT afraid to hurt feelings. Sometimes the truth can be ugly.
Often I simply have a motivating or inspiring story to tell and hope to pass the torch on to another weary soul.
It's hard telling what you'll find here, but for those depraved of my salty thoughts, I bring you this little slice of indulgence.
I just finished reading the blog of a distant relative of mine. I'm not sure how mine compares.. she is a sweet housewife raising a family.. a lovely little S.A.H.M. It's funny how blogging has taken the place of the ever-so-annoying and voyeuristic "newsletter" many bored housewives of the 80's would INSIST that every Tom, Dick, and Harry would be feening for their quarterly copy. Now, thanks to the joy of technology, you don't have to wait for three months to see whether or not little Sammy's rash cleared up, or if Suzie won prom queen.
Well I don't have a little family to raise. I don't have cute stories to tell of little *insert one of 200 trendy names that rhyme with laiden here*'s first time trick or treating, or my first time baking a cake with my little princess. What I have is raw.. real.. and rarely "cute".
I have opinions that need vented. I have convictions that keep me awake at night.

Most recently wrecking my weary soul is the notion that SO SO SO very many people in this generation are being put on shiny pedestals for bad behavior and it tears me up inside.
I don't think I have to spell things out here. Everybody in this day and age wants to do things the easiest, prettiest, softest way possible. Behave like a mongrel, suffer some form of consequence, and it's GUARANTEED that SOMEBODY out there is going to rally for you and you're going to be the lucky recipient of every bit of pity they can siphon from everyone they know!
Am I just too old fashioned?? I get that minus the gay thing, I am more than my share of conservative in belief. I can't help it. I was raised by folks who raised their kids in a simpler time.
Why is trying to do the right thing so "last century"? Why do I spend so many nights alone, while so many people with drastically less virtue have their social cards punched to the max?
Aahhhhh.. I digress. It's late, I'm sleepy, and will probably TRULY begin to step on some very personal toes if I go much further. Just wanted to get this initial tidbit out of the way! I hope you enjoy! PLEASE feel FREE to offer feedback! I LOVE comments!!!! There's no "like" link here, so ya have to share those thoughts! I can take it! I bid you all a good evening and a Happy Monday!