Generally I tend to not go into rants on my blog because who wants to read a bunch of rants? I try to keep more of a positive feel around here. There is already enough negative floating around in the world so I try to spread the good joo joo. No bad joo joo around here.

Today however I have to share something that made me kind of upset. I didn't make myself too familiar with the Casey Anthony case but I know what happened, I think its sad, the end. Its an unfortunate event and I'm neither here nor there about whether she did it or not, I just know a kid died and that's sad. Other than that I don't know any details, I did not watch the trial, I hardly even use my TV. When I have time to watch something I'm all about Netflix.

So Facebook, annoying at times but handy in keeping up with the world, is where I learn about everything. If it happened, you'll probably read about it in your news feed. Like I learned today that Amy Winehouse died today. Travesty in the music world if you ask me.

I have a tendency to stray from topic, can you tell?

This particular Facebook event notified me that I was welcome me to come remember Caylee Anthony by releasing balloons into the sky. Touching thought. I think its great when people gather together to stop and realize that horrible things happen and we should be contented everyday that we have what we have, that we're very lucky people. That life is short and very serendipitous.

My beef is with the balloons. Balloons are detrimental to wild life and the environment. I feel like its counterproductive to be sending balloons into the environment. Why not honor her memory with some less advantageous and more considerate options? It's like showing the environment you have manners. That sounds weird but it's like:

That doesn't sound like something in the spirit of homage to me. Why can't something else be done?

• Peace Garden
• Candlelight vigil
• Using the funds for the balloons to donate to a cause that fights for abused children.

I don't mean any disrespect to the situation at hand of course. My heart goes out to all those involved. I just feel certain courtesies should be payed even while paying our tribute.


Now in memory of those lost I leave you with my favorite Amy Winehouse videos.









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