Pork Chops and My Own Store

Bailey Says...First off, I LOVE pork chops. Rose just shared hers with me and I got every single little piece of meat. I've been having tummy trouble so I probably shouldn't be eating pork chops, but sometimes a furry guy can't help himself. Okay, must bathe myself...

Bailey Says...Me and Rose are going to start designing items for CafePress. We are really looking forward to making some more cash and sharing our thoughts on t-shirts and other items. A large photo of me will be on a mousepad, a coffee cup and a t-shirt. My cat family will also be featured on some items.

A Breath of Fresh Hair

I haven't blogged in a while. I've been really busy being petted and brainstorming new business ideas. I've also been busy taking care of my hair. It takes a lot of time when you have as much great hair as I do. I want to launch a cat clothing line because all the pet stores only sell stupid dog clothes so it's hard to find my size. My son could by my vice president. I was also thinking about running for mayor, but they shut be down because they were jealous of my hair. I'll try again in a few years because Cleveland, Ohio has had nothing but idiots in the mayoral seat for so many years now. I would be a breath of fresh "hair". I'm so witty. Off to eat, sleep and be petted.

What is Your Opinion on Cleveland, Ohio Education?

Bailey Says: Well, I feel that many students, teachers and parents do not understand how valuable a good education really is. I see so many kids who should be in school roaming the streets everyday. It is a shame that their parents do not put more effort in making sure their children are in school. It is also a shame that so many Cleveland kids and teens do not appreciate or understand the value of an education. I will share some examples with you.

A family member is 18 years old and only has an 8th grade education. She began homeschool in 8th grade and got lazy once she entered the 9th grade. She failed the 9th grade four times because she simply did none of her assigned work ever. She did homeschool through an online-based high school. So, is it her fault or the parents fault that she failed? I feel it is both of their faults. After she failed the first semester in her 9th grade year, why wasn't her mom keeping an eye on whether or not she was completing her assignments? As she continued to fail semester after semester, year after year her mom continued to take her out everyday, reward her for failing with concerts and trips, clothing, electronics and just about everything else she wanted. Now, she is 18 years old, has no intention of obtaining her high school diploma or GED. She also has no ambition and no desire to obtain employment. Her mom continues to pay her bills, buy her many things and reward her failings with concerts, clothing etc.

Another example is my next door neighbor. She is a high school dropout that left school in the 9th grade. She has four children, has never had a job and has lived off of welfare for at least fifteen years. Her two daughters are high school dropouts. Once dropped out in the 9th grade and the other in the 10th grade. She does not make her kids go to school and does nothing to help them or encourage them to get an education, a job or to better their lives. Her two sons are enrolled in school, one in 9th grade and one in 7th grade, but she keeps them from going to school at least two to three days a week. The school year started last Thursday, meaning there has been three days of school in this year so far, and each boy has only gone once. She does not stay home and does not come home at night. This means that she is not there to get her kids up and off to school.

Of the five kids discussed here, none of them have an education or a desire to get one. The parents seem to be holding these kids back and seem to not care whether or not their children become educated and successful adults. It is sad and these are only five out of hundreds, if not thousands, of kids in Cleveland, Ohio that will not even finish high school. In Cleveland, Ohio the graduation rate is only 53%. These kids are the future of our country and that is terrifying.

Hi

My name is Bailey. I am three years old in human years, but in cat years I am in my twenties. I have a son named Lily who in cat years is sixteen years old. I am a single father who is widowed. I am a petrepreneur and plan on making money off of this blog. I am black and furry. I have really great hair. I enjoy roaming, spending time with my son and laying on Rose's lap and being petted. I like food and eat it often. I like to sleep too. I love catnip and sitting outside with Rose watching birds. Chick cats dig me because I have great hair and a stunning personality. I am a "democat" and would have voted for Obama if cats were allowed to vote. My favorite show is Big Cat Diary on Animal Planet and I aspire to be like Notch, the head male lion of Notch's Pride on that show. I also enjoy Judge Judy and the Steve Wilkos show as well as the news because I like to keep up-to-date on current events.