Hello,
As usual with all interviews, the person interviewing, the identity is sealed.
Person: Before we get on to Thanksgiving Questionnaire... What's your take on the Ferguson end and ongoing situation
Me: Justice was served properly. Apparently the grand jury that attempted to indict him didn't find enough evidence. After such, looting and rioting began... Just like with the L.A. riots... We are the midst of a serious race relation crisis that's only gotten worse and it's getting worse as we go along. We don't have a white or black cop problem. We more or less have a problem with a message of hate being spread around. I vehemently criticize Reverend Al Sharpton's record of being a follower of Christ. His message is plain hate, it's just plain hate. A real follower of Christ spreads his love, devotion, and divine care, not his father's wrath. Might I remind everyone about this: There have been a total of 105 officers were slain this year, where are the marches for them...? What about that 3 year old who was killed in Waverly, Maryland in August by a black male? Where's the march for her? INNOCENT PEOPLE ARE BEING SLAIN ALL OVER! WHERE ARE THE MARCHES FOR THEM!? Michael Brown gets special treatment because they are making him the martyr. People forget that Michael Brown was high as a kite when he robbed that store. He was a behemoth of a guy at 6' 5" 260lb and they said he was a gentle giant. If he was such a gentle giant, then why the hell was he trying to a store. Why the hell are they trying make him the martyr. Why are these people in 170 cities across the nation making him the martyr?
Person: You feel like we are in a society, and based on the way it sounds nonetheless, where race relations have just crumbled.
Me: Yes. In my opinion, these people who are marching with their hands up and saying "Don't shoot" are making cops look bad. They are out there doing their jobs. I have friends who are cops and I pray for them when their lives are on the line. See, I wouldn't want my friend Ben getting seriously wounded in a gunfight. I pray for his safety and security if he has to go out on the front line.
Person: Do you think the DOJ needs to lay off of this?
Me: They want to find someway to get Officer Darren Wilson in trouble SOMEHOW... to appease the community. Civil rights to me are a joke... there just doesn't seem to be any for anyone. In America, there is just CONSTANT SCRUTINY, every which way. This world is on fire and it's going to be on fire for a very long time. People can call me racist, I really don't give... But I believe in my opinion, JUSTICE WAS DONE. The weight of the evidence didn't carry enough for an indictment.
Person: Do you think there may have been some jury bias?
Me: Juries are always bias. Good lord, our way of picking a jury is by how smart they are. Ok, I'm picking you for the jury because.... You have a doctorate or a masters.... I'd like to serve on a grand jury or a death-qualified jury. I have no opposition whatsoever to the death penalty except in Maryland, we got rid of it because O'Malley said it was a lousy system and an unethical way of doing justice. Dude, you are making us pay for the prisoners...
Person: Anyway, On to Thanksgiving, You got a lot to be thankful right?
Me: I certainly do, plenty to be thankful for. Family, friends, a fiancee who's just absolutely incredible to me along with her family, a church to go to, a home...
Person: What else do you have to be thankful for.
Me: A nice warm blanket and pillows to sleep on.
Person: What's your favorite show to watch on Thanksgiving?
Me: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. I feel so bad for Charlie Brown in the beginning when Lucy pulls the football away. Could Lucy at least let him kick the ball? I mean, give him a chance.
Person: What's your favorite food on Thanksgiving?
Me: That'd be the Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. I will have my adjustable hot sauce on hand. I'm looking forward to that. When it comes to the meat of the turkey: I'm a white meat kind of person.
Person: Do you watch the parade on Thanksgiving?
Me: Not anymore. I mean, it's more a kids show and we all know the ending: SANTA CLAUS is coming. Santa Claus signifies the start of the holiday shopping season and personally, we're forgetting the true meaning of Christmas because it's certainly not Santa Claus.
Person: What do you mean?
Me: We have such a bad controversy in terms of Christmas. We've failed to realize that the true meaning of Christmas has to do with the birth of our savior, Jesus. We can thank the biblical magi for the present giving too. But Christmas has become so seriously over-commercialized and secularized to the point where Christ is X'ed out. We need to keep the CHRIST in Christmas. I don't understand why we keep X'ing him out of our lives. It doesn't make sense anymore. They say the X has been around longer than we realize.
Person: X marks the spot huh?
Me: Seems that way.
Person: Now tomorrow you are going to release the results of your quorum. Explain such.
Me: It's a survey I took of the many problems of Thanksgiving and how disjointed it really has become when it comes to being a holiday. I mean, in terms of the holiday, we forgot what it's all about. Canadians have a better idea than us. In term, I also can't understand how people can be such ingrates when it comes to Thanksgiving.
Person: What do you mean?
Me: My previous blog: "America's 251st Thanksgiving" basically busted people's butts about how badly we've lost our ways in terms of the tradition. I've also noticed how secular Thanksgiving has become. Thanksgiving was founded on religious principles, giving thanks to the "Almighty Author" and his "DIVINE PROVIDENCE." For the bountiful harvests and world we live in. "Give thanks to the ALMIGHTY."
Person: It doesn't make sense does it.
Me: Nope, not even close.
Person: What was the most famous Thanksgiving you've been apart of.
Me; That would be last years, I handled two dinners and I got to spend a lot of time with Joanna's family. They were a lot of fun to hang around. I also knew that it was more than likely Nansy's last Thanksgiving, so that in itself was kind of bittersweet as well. Being apart of that was so much fun. There was not a moment where weren't laughing, carrying on, enjoying the good life as it is. Nansy, we knew her time was very limited but it was nice to spend Thanksgiving with Nansy that one and only time. I also spent time with my family as well and that was great too. Brought back a lot of memories from year's past.
Person: How about the infamous Thanksgiving of 2011.
Me: I really don't want to delve into that. Let's just say I said something and it was taken out of proportion... End of story. Someone got really mad and jumped all over me. You know, I was also mad that I had to work all day
Person: Didn't you get injured severely in 1995? Or is that all beer and skittles?
Me; It was an accident. Crap happens, ya know?
Person: I understand you picked up a Wii U.
Me: Yes, I made a really good investment for it and the games as well. The Wii U is mostly for the easy-riding, laid-back, I want to have fun gamer.
Person: What is your favorite game thus far?
Me: Mario Kart 8 has been a great game. Very deep and very well done. I can't wait until Ferrari gets put into the game. That will be awesome. Mario 3D World is extremely well done and very deep in terms of the play. Had they just put Yoshi in it, it would've been perfect. Super Smash Brothers U, the soundtrack is well prepared, the fighting is tough, more ways to fight as well, it's a you can't put it down kind of game. Nintendo Land, I really haven't played that much because it's more a group game than anything.
Person: Sounds like a good investment. Would you like to send a message out to everyone for Thanksgiving?
Me: Yes I would.
--- My Message of Thanksgiving and it's importance to us all ---
Ladies and Gentlemen, while you are sitting at the table tomorrow, make sure you join hands and tell the almighty above what you are truly thankful for... Are you thankful for the food? life? your job? anything... God will hear you. We are all thankful for something in our lives and it sure makes us feel good to gather around the turkey, mashed potato, corn, everything... Thanksgiving is not a story about genocide, conquest of the Native Americans, or anything of that stuff. This is not a holiday of negatives, it's about the positives. When Washington made the first National Thanksgiving Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln took it one step further by making it a permanent place in our nation's history. Tomorrow, when the parade is over, shut your television off, unplug your electronics, ignore the negativity, and just gather and talk with family and friends. Enjoy the spirit of Thanksgiving. This is the one of the important holidays that marks time with family.
-- A message to my family members --
To my family, we may be going our separate ways for Thanksgiving, but rest assure I love you all. We will be adding new members to our family too with Kira's having another child and Joanna and I getting married next year. Mom, Dad, Matt, Kira, Steph, Brian, Mom Mom, Pop Pop, Me Mom, Grandpop, Uncle Steve, Leanna, Chris, Stew... This is what family is all about. We may be screwed up and dysfunctional at times but in the long run, we're all going to be here for each other. Remember what Mrs. Doubtfire said: Families may grow apart but love maintains that bond. All of us have to do our best to help each other and that's what makes family so integral to Thanksgiving.
-- A message to Joanna's family --
To the Frazier family and the outer bands, in a matter of a year, you will be gaining another family member. On August 16, 2013, you guys immediately saw that I fit perfectly. I remember that day very clearly and believe me, there was no nerves, just ice water. I can honestly say I've never met someone so special like Joanna and also a family that has embraced me for the long term. When I made that promise on the afternoon I proposed to Joanna, it is a promise that will be fulfilled. It makes me very happy that I am going to be joining this family. I can't wait for Nov. 7, 2015, because... it's going to be a great time for all of us.
-- A message to my friends, colleagues, workmates, and everyone I've missed --
I hope all you all have a wonderful thanksgiving and enjoy the time off with family and friends. If you don't have to go out on Friday? PLEASE DON'T. Stay indoors, have some leftovers... Leftovers are just as good as second day. I don't want to single out anyone. I just want thank everyone who's anyone who has been nothing but a great friend to me in terms of just when I need to comfort or them words of wisdom.
And that's all I have to say... Thank you everyone... Enjoy your thanksgivings. Many blessings to you and yours as we approach or next holiday.
Person: Well, I guess I won't be hearing from you in awhile.
Me: Not until Christmas.
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