The Jetsons and Flintstones Get Hacked At Target

Do you remember the Jetsons cartoons? It aired in 1962-1963 as a prime time show and was the first color TV show featured on the ABC network. The Jetsons were a  family residing in Orbit city. Life  in 2062 consisted of a skyline apartment, flying cars, Rosie the robot maid, and Astro the dog. They provided escape from the daily reality of drugs, war, and free love. This was a world most people thought would never exist,a cartoon at best. Were they really that far off?

We wake up to the cell alarm of our choice,the coffee pot smell arouses us with hope, and  gadgets provide our attractive appearance for work. There are cars that help park , warm your seat and even give you a massage on the way to work. We arrive and start the day off at work with email and communications. You get the idea...

Average is a big word , is there really such a thing? People spend their time differently year by year. In 2012,stats show the typical office job requires 6-8 hours a day on a computer. Most  drivers spend  2-2.5 hours in a car .According to Facebook data , users average 46 minutes per day on the site.

 Everything has both a positive and negative. Online is the top place to receive misinformation, and some slaps of reality. People can write anything they want (total lies) and millions of people will think it is true. A good example, celebrity death hoaxes. The scary part, important factual  information can be misconstrued as well.

Are old fashioned communication "ways" gone forever? People text each other, talking is out of date. You email the office next door , buy online and many people live in an isolated online virtual world. This is changing the way we live faster than ever before in history. Many students no longer have books, they use e-readers. Cursive writing is no long taught in many schools.

 Technology can be very invading of our lives .Reality is, if George or Fred shopped at Target (with most of America)during the holidays  ... Have you checked your Target bill for hackers this month? 

Excerpt from my upcoming book -- Your thoughts?

The autobiographical novel I have been working on for years is based in Pensacola. In an effort to complete and change a few things, it required going back in time. For the last week a ghost has been stalking me. The ghost lived here years ago in a past life. I know her well; maybe too well. She is me.

The story of a life always has some darker parts that must be dealt with. It’s amazing that you don’t get to forget the things you really regret. The mind has a way of making you remember them. Some are clear as yesterday and others are as indistinct as yesterday’s dream.

Here is an excerpt from my soon to be released book:

Copyright © 2014 by Robyne Highsmith. All rights reserved.

I awoke alone, lying on a gurney in a small, white, spinning room. Multiple black cats were running around under me, screaming at the barred windows. They were larger than the average cat, misshapen faces with large teeth, like animals in a Lord of the Rings fantasy. Lightning bolts cascaded to the floor, shattering into brilliant shards that then ricocheted about the room in all directions.

Dark, hooded figures appeared, then faded into the white walls, their black gothic faces never changing expression; their toothless open mouths each a never ending pit in which you could see a tormented soul.

Slowly the spinning subsided. My long blond hair was dripping with sweat, and the white sheet by my arms was speckled red with drops of blood. Maybe this is some type of dream in hell. Have I died in my sleep? Was I in a car accident?

The reality of where I was started filtering in through the subsiding dizziness. My eyes looked around the room to grasp what was going on. Where am I? The distinct smell of urine filled the room, and fear began to set in. I felt something coming up from inside, but I could only turn my head slightly as the gagging started. Unable to lift my head, warm stinky puke trickled down the side of my face, running into my hair and my ear.

The possibility of my being in a psychiatric ward started to get a foothold in my mind. Visions of being in a white straightjacket, locked in a padded cell. Thoughts of being wheeled down the hallway, strapped to a stainless steel table, while screaming “No, help me!” Thoughts of electric shock therapy; of walking like a zombie; of babbling to no one all day: life spent living in a state of eternal, wilted consciousness.

I have to get out of here! I tried to sit up, but was slammed back on the table; the straps held. My breathing rate increased and I could feel panic setting in. It is strange how fast a frightened heart can beat…

He was an older man with grey hair, a sun leathered face, deep brown eyes ringed by studious black glasses, all dressed in a white coat.

“My name is Dr. Storm.” I asked where I was and if this was hell. He smiled and responded, “No, you are in a hospital." Two nurses entered, stared at me a moment, and checked the IV fluids. They looked at each other and rolled their eyes.

The doctor mentioned that sleep deprivation causes hallucinations. In some people they are pleasant. In others, nightmares.

I lay in bed feeling that I was giving up my body to strangers as a type of deliverance from… something. From myself? The demons of the mind have lots of names: depression, multiple personality disorder, bipolar; the list goes on.

Pigs have 30 minute orgasms . Lucky Pigs!

There are two types of people. People who wonder and those who ask. My mouth filter broke early in life. This can be both positive and negative. There is no such thing as a dumb question, right?

I was reading a book on "questions of life" and found a few that have me semi-thinking….

1. When in history did people start wiping their butt? It had to start somewhere. Did Adam and Eve?
2. If an ambulance is on its way to the hospital with a person, and it runs someone over, does it stop to help them?  Huh?
3. How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? Who defines famous?.
4. Do the security guards at airports have to go through airport security? Who screens them? 
5. Why does the Easter bunny carry eggs? Rabbits don't lay eggs? Why the basket?
6. If a doctor suddenly had a heart attack while doing surgery, what happens? Do the other doctors work on the doctor, patient, or both at the same time? Maybe a group effort? 

 Facts you might need to know.....And questions to go with them!

1. A dime has 118 ridges around the edge. Have you ever counted?
2. .A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. Is this an advantage in an attack?
3. Ben and Jerry’s send the waste from making ice cream to local pig farmers to use as feed. Pigs love the stuff, except for one flavor: Mint Oreo. Why is it one of my favorites?
4. Your left lung is smaller than your right lung to make room for your heart. Is there really such as thing as a " big heart"?
5. Laughing lowers levels of stress hormones and strengthens the immune system. Will it help with the flu?
6. Six-year-olds laugh an average of 300 times a day. Adults only laugh 15 to 100 times a day. Are we to serious  about life in general?

I always try to provide accurate information. If my source is wrong or you would like to educate the wondering world, send an email!

Do You Look Like A Hot Mess? This Will Get Your Butt Moving...

Why do people stop caring about their health and appearance? Is it an event or years of neglect? In my opinion, everyone should care about being healthy, you only have one body while on earth. You must care about your appearance if you want to realize a comfortable level of success in the work world.

I know many ladies who once upon a time, loved to look good and feel healthy .They spent time on weight control, makeup and wardrobe selection. In short, they cared. I see them out years later, no makeup, sweat clothes, and their hair ,we won't go there. A lot of them look like they have been “shoveling in Twinkies snack cakes ” for years.

 It appears somewhere along the years they stopped caring about life. By doing this, your health and happiness on this earth are compromised. You should give consideration to your appearance and what it says to the world. Being clean, neat and choosing clothes that fit your body don’t take a lot of time or skill.

Scientists have proven human brains calculate within thirty seconds of meeting someone their value in terms of age, social standing and if they are approachable . No matter how shallow and unfair, health and attractiveness factor into most parts of our lives. Hiring and promotion decisions are often based on both our ability and appearance.

Let me make this clear,appearance and beauty are two different things. Perfection lies within imperfection.Our flaws are what makes us beautiful.and unique.The goal is to do the best with what God had given you. I am not saying that you need plastic surgery, botox or anything medical to turn back the clock.

As we get older, being settled is easy. Some people claim that it is to much work to try to maintain health and youth. The old saying “people have to love me as I am”. In other words, I gave up and the rewards not worth it. Do people lose sight of the value in caring about themselves? Staying healthy and looking good have both physical and mental benefits. This has been proven with decades of medical research. Don't make me go there,you know I am right.

We all have photos of the past; do you ever look back and think I had it going on back then? If yes, then you still care. A transition back is not for anyone but you, it is not for a man, woman, kids, friends, it is for you. That is the only way to make it a success.

I see many of my friends making positive changes. They are getting healthy, looking good and dressing up again. There are many seventy year old ladies who still have it going on. They look sharp and put together. It is not age, it is effort.


Look in the mirror and answer honestly, have you really tried? It is never too late to start.

5 Bad Luck Superstitions for New Years. How many did you do?

Happy New Year!  I was prompted to look up superstitions for starting a New Year. The southerner in me is required to have black eyed peas cooked with ham and a dime. Today, I made pasta and clams. Does this mean a bad year?

The quick list of  "Oh no you didn't" for New Years Day.......

1. If you wash clothes today, a family member will die in the following year. Well, I wash on New Years frequently. 
2. No crying or whining on New Years day. Is there any reality to this? If you start with drama it will end with drama.  Why risk it? Stress causes wrinkles anyway......
3. Do not take trash or anything out of your home . This superstition will cause you to loose things during the year. This one could be true, or maybe I just loose stuff all the time.
4. Never lend money or buy anything . It causes you to loose money during the year. Really? No Starbucks to start off  2014? 
5. Always work on the first day of the year. It causes you to be productive. I agree,  you should always work., but what about #4 ?. Who can work without caffeine?

If you are superstitious, do everything to create good luck in the New Year. If you aren't, I hope you found these somewhat amusing. I do......