What we’re talking about on the way to school Monday, April 8, 2013
My children ask such questions.
Are there any Redneck Vampires? My skin sort of crawls and I have to say, “Yes.” Fortunately even the Redneck Vampires know how to follow the rules. Actually, I have to admit that being a Redneck Vampire can be a lot of fun and they keeps us (Vampires) from being all stuffy and overly formal.
“Do they drive around those big wheel things that tip over in the mud?”
“Yes, they do.”
“What are those called?”
“I’m not sure. We should look it up.”
“Huh.”
The teenage brains are spinning then on to the next subject.
“Why would anyone bomb someone taking books to a school?”
That was in response to the heartbreaking news of five Americans killed in a car bomb in Afghanistan. The main story was about the death of 25 year old Anne Smedignhoff who was part of the US diplomatic service. She volunteered to go there because she wanted to help the people of Afghanistan.
It seems more often than not that I don’t have answers for my children. I can’t tell them why some groups don’t want children, especially girls, to have an education. OK I can. Because when people are educated they can’t be controlled. I guess the thing I can’t answer is about the hate and fear that comes along with it that comes with those who are so afraid of women and anything that might be new and different. We see it in all parts of the world where violence against those seeking change and equality is the norm. It is a sad thing indeed. Just like when the kids used to ask about World Peace. No I doubt if that will ever happen. I know it won’t.
We talked about music. That is always on their minds. And there again come the haters. They do everything from leave garbage on the graves of musicians who have died, to Internet hate stalking of bands (especially those considered Emo), they bully kids in school due to music preferences. It is all so stupid and insane. Where are the parents in all of this? Oh right. They’re teaching their kids to hate, just like they hate. Be it hating Country Music or Post Metal haters go on and on and on and on about it and let it consume their lives. Ugh. Isn’t there something better to do with one’s time and energies?
Happy Monday right?
Then we talked about school. They’ll both be in High School next year. That seems hard to believe. Now they both want to go to UC Santa Barbara for college. We’ll apply for about a dozen colleges next year for Garrett. Competition is fierce. We have a lot of those college conversations.
But then it all comes around to who they’ll see and who did what over the Spring break. It is the first day back. Spring break was great for us. A lot of family fun, friends and it all ended with a really good skate meet. Garrett fills Clara in on a few high school tips. They talk about who is going to their high school next year from Clara’s Middle School. They talk about classes.
As always the best news is that we talk and treasure our time together. That is the best a mom can ask for. Even a Vampire Mom.
~ Juliette aka Vampire Maman
Vampire Maman 
This reminds me of talks with my dad on the way to school. I’ve figured out the hate and fear stems from our divided and biased media. We are trained to fear and hate someone instead of try to understand their lifestyle. I began to see it when I started to notice how divided our public is with one another. I had the pleasure of talking to a Muslim woman who was came into the restaurant I was working at. She told me words that stuck with me: “Your planes were hijacked, but so was my religion because of extremism.” The extremism runs this world which is sad.
Also, on the music topic: If you guys ever need fresh independent music to bring up as a topic search CD Baby. I found so many neat bands on there! And it helps support the people that do all their own work! 🙂
Thank you!! We’ll check it out.
Words to remember. Knowledge and understanding are powerful and to some dangerous things. Thank you for your comment. Well said.
thank you! 🙂 and you’re welcome for the music recommend.
So there really is “Red Trash.” ;P That is good to know. 🙂
You betcha. I’ll need to write a post on that soon.
Red Trash = “Near Dark”
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I like it!
I teach my son that everyone likes different things (different music) and that’s fine. And so far I’m happy to say he seems to have taken this to heart.
And he skates. I was thinking today how roller skating teaches kids a lot because it brings people of all ages together for one common fun purpose. But yours is a child with a true and kind heart too!
Beer recipe for redneck vampires:
2 double shots of tomato juice
1 beer
pour tomato juice in pilsner – add beer
drink real fast and ask for another !!!
Repeat as necessary !
I’ll try it tonight!
With a shot of blood of course!
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I like the way she thinks…