Cow-A-Socky

I looked up some of the “You Know You’re a Hillbilly When…” posts on the internet but they were so degrading I refused to put them on this blog.

It’s sad that there are people who make a lot of money playing a “hillbilly” or “redneck” role.  A comedian standing in front of a crowd giving a rundown of the impoverished for a laugh is one thing but walking in their shoes is quite another.  Some chose to live that way, others don’t. 

Have you seen the movie “Winter’s Bone” starring Jennifer Lawrence?  Jennifer played Ree, a 17 year old girl who had to track down her drug-dealing father (and breadwinner) so that she can save the family’s dilapidated home from being taken out from under them.  The movie is both sad and disturbing as you know that there are truly people out there forced to live such a lifestyle.  

I meant to put the above cow picture on as a little Saturday funny but when you really think about it, the hillbilly slant really isn’t.  I apologize.  Bad me.  

I'm sitting here at my desk in the luxury of a nice house typing on the keys of my laptop.  I have a solid roof over my head, food in the refrigerator and pantry, heat, air-conditioning, electricity, warm water, and a closet full of clothes.  And if I don't have something I want, I just be-bop out the door and go get it.  I know a lot of people in this country could and should get off their behinds and get a real job rather than relying on the government to pave their way.  It's truly unfair to those who need the system and those of us who have to work to support the system.

So...look where I've gone with this post.  I refuse to talk government or politics here.  Hillbilly or no, I think I'll stop now before I give an opinion that I can't take back!  Have a great weekend.