In my very first post I stated that I wanted my blog to be positive and upbeat, with perhaps an occasional complaint. I have mulled the subject of today's blog over in my head for most of the week and even referred to my Louise Hay books on how to handle negative thoughts and actions. I have decided to take a positive spin on my feelings of the treatment that Paula Deen is getting from the media and The Food Channel network.
As I have been out of touch with the current news and my social network for almost two weeks I had not heard about what was going on with her. But what I understand from watching the video of her interview with the Today Show the word she used is from over 30 years ago and they have now cancelled her TV show and pulled some sponsorships from her.
It is my positive feeling that The Food Channel network has been upset with Paula ever since she declined to announce to the public or the network about her diabetes. They tried to cancel her show at that time but was unsuccessful in doing so. As I see it this was their final victory to getting her off their network. And as far as the media goes, this is one more person they have ruined with what they call "NEWS". I'm positive there is not a person in the world that has not said something that would offend someone else, but they don't have the media hanging on their every word looking for a new victim.
Being positive in this issue, I will positively not watch The Food Channel network or any channel connected to them until they publicly apologize to Paula. They have already removed her show in my area and as far as I am concerned she should never go back on their network again if ever asked to.
Thank you Louise Hay for helping me get this blog written in a positive manner. Now my mind can relax and enjoy the weekend. I only wish that Paula could also have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend.
" Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves" anonymous
It seems like lots of folks got it wrong. Paula Deen. The Food Network. And many media outlets looking for ratings. And it would do them all good to apologize.
ReplyDeleteThe most important part of this whole display has gotten lost in the theatrics of the interview. The message should be: stop using this derogatory term. Whether old, young, small town southern, big town urbanite, and people of every shade under the rainbow, please stop using this label.
Rhonda, I agree. The most important lesson here is to learn the proper way to conduct yourself in the general public and to stop using the derogatory terms you referred to. Thanks for your opinion.
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