This-n-That

A Bird in the Hand....

2009-07-02T20:26:00.006-04:00

I received this in a email from a friend. It's amazing...enjoy!

"This is something I have never seen before, or ever even heard of. This woman lives in a Hummingbird fly zone. As they migrated, about 20 of them were in her yard. She took the little red dish, filled it with sugar water and this is the result.
The woman is Abagail Alfano of Pine, Louisiana - she has been studying them daily and one morning put the cup from the feeder, with water in it, in her hand; as they had gotten used to her standing by the feeder they came over to her hand. She says in touching they are as light as a feather. Abagail also said, 'if she had known her husband was taking pictures she would have put on makeup.' "

JIB JAB!

2009-06-24T22:00:00.000-04:00

The Birdfeeder

2009-06-23T20:08:00.004-04:00

(from a friend)

I bought a bird feeder. I hung it on my back porch and filled it with seed. What a beauty of a bird feeder it was, as I filled it lovingly with seed. Within a week we had hundreds of birds taking advantage of the continuous flow of free and easily accessible food.

But then the birds started building nests in the boards of the patio, above the table, and next to the barbecue.

Then came the poop. It was everywhere: on the patio tile, the chairs, the table..
everywhere!

Then some of the birds turned mean. They would dive bomb me and try to peck me even though I had fed them out of my own pocket.

And other birds were boisterous and loud. They sat on the feeder and squawked and screamed at all hours of the day and night and demanded that I fill it when it got low on food.

After a while, I couldn't even sit on my own back porch anymore. So I took down the bird feeder and in three days the birds were gone. I cleaned up their mess and took down the many nests they had built all over the patio.

Soon, the back yard was like it used to be....quiet, serene.....and no one demanding their rights to a free meal.

Now let's see. Our government gives out free food, subsidized housing, free medical care and free education, and allows anyone born here to be an automatic citizen.

Then the illegals came by the tens of thousands. Suddenly our taxes went up to pay for free services; small apartments are housing 5 families; you have to wait 6 hours to be seen by an emergency room doctor; your child's second grade class is behind other schools because over half the class doesn't speak English.

Food containers at the grocery store now come in a bilingual box; I have to 'press one' to hear my bank talk to me in English, and people waving flags other than 'Old Glory' are squawking and screaming in the streets, demanding more rights and free liberties.

Just my opinion, but maybe it's time for the government to take down the bird feeder.

Redneck Fire Alarm

2009-06-17T09:51:00.002-04:00

THE STORM

2009-06-17T09:39:00.002-04:00

They were together in the house. Just the two of them.

It was a cold, dark, stormy night. The storm had come quickly and each time the thunder boomed he watched her jump.

She looked across the room and admired his strong appearance and wished that he would take her in his arms, comfort her and protect her from the storm.

Suddenly, with a pop, the power went out. She screamed ...... He raced to the sofa where she was cowering.

He didn't hesitate to pull her into his arms. He knew this was a forbidden union and expected her to pull back.

He was surprised when she didn't resist but instead clung to him. The storm raged on......... They knew it was wrong ......

Their families would never understand .....

So consumed were they in their FEAR that they heard no opening of doors.......

Just the faint click of a camera ................. . . .

2009-06-17T09:22:00.002-04:00

A husband and wife came for counseling after 20 years of marriage. When asked what the problem was, the wife went into a passionate, painful tirade listing every problem they had ever had in the 20 years they had been married. She went on and on and on: neglect, lack of intimacy, emptiness, loneliness, feeling unloved and unlovable, an entire laundry list of unmet needs she had endured over the course of their marriage.

Finally, after allowing this to go on for a sufficient length of time, the therapist got up, walked around the desk and, after asking the wife to stand, embraced and kissed her passionately as her husband watched with a raised eyebrow.

The woman shut up and quietly sat down as though in a daze. The therapist turned to the husband and said: "This is what your wife needs at least three times a week. Can you do this?"

The husband thought for a moment and replied: "Well, I can drop her off here on Mondays and Wednesdays, but on Fridays, I go fishing."

Gotta love those husbands!

Can you read this?

2009-06-17T09:09:00.000-04:00

Only great mindscan read this. This is weird, but interesting!

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D-Day Prayer from FDR, 1944

2009-06-06T11:27:00.000-04:00

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's D-Day Prayer
June 6, 1944

My fellow Americans: Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the United States and our allies were crossing the Channel in another and greater operation. It has come to pass with success thus far.

And so, in this poignant hour, I ask you to join with me in prayer:

Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity.

Lead them straight and true; give strength to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, steadfastness in their faith.

They will need Thy blessings. Their road will be long and hard. For the enemy is strong. He may hurl back our forces. Success may not come with rushing speed, but we shall return again and again; and we know that by Thy grace, and by the righteousness of our cause, our sons will triumph.

They will be sore tried, by night and by day, without rest-until the victory is won. The darkness will be rent by noise and flame. Men's souls will be shaken with the violences of war.

For these men are lately drawn from the ways of peace. They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate. They fight to let justice arise, and tolerance and good will among all Thy people. They yearn but for the end of battle, for their return to the haven of home.

Some will never return. Embrace these, Father, and receive them, Thy heroic servants, into Thy kingdom.

And for us at home -- fathers, mothers, children, wives, sisters, and brothers of brave men overseas -- whose thoughts and prayers are ever with them--help us, Almighty God, to rededicate ourselves in renewed faith in Thee in this hour of great sacrifice.

Many people have urged that I call the Nation into a single day of special prayer. But because the road is long and the desire is great, I ask that our people devote themselves in a continuance of prayer. As we rise to each new day, and again when each day is spent, let words of prayer be on our lips, invoking Thy help to our efforts.

Give us strength, too -- strength in our daily tasks, to redouble the contributions we make in the physical and the material support of our armed forces.

And let our hearts be stout, to wait out the long travail, to bear sorrows that may come, to impart our courage unto our sons wheresoever they may be.

And, O Lord, give us Faith. Give us Faith in Thee; Faith in our sons; Faith in each other; Faith in our united crusade. Let not the keenness of our spirit ever be dulled. Let not the impacts of temporary events, of temporal matters of but fleeting moment let not these deter us in our unconquerable purpose.

With Thy blessing, we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy. Help us to conquer the apostles of greed and racial arrogancies. Lead us to the saving of our country, and with our sister Nations into a world unity that will spell a sure peace a peace invulnerable to the schemings of unworthy men. And a peace that will let all of men live in freedom, reaping the just rewards of their honest toil.

Thy will be done, Almighty God.

Amen.

Kathleen & Aaron....first dance ideas.....lol

2009-05-19T20:49:00.006-04:00

Your aunt is only kidding, just thought you might like to watch something fun in the midst of all this wedding planning. Enjoy!

In memory of Oma....with love

2009-05-19T19:36:00.002-04:00

My sister's mother-in-law was named Gertrude Wolfe and lovingly called Oma by her family. She passed away recently and it is a great loss of a very lovely lady both inside and out. She was very kind and giving to others, loved her family and loved her Lord Jesus. One of our most fondest memories for my husband and I was when we were first married, we went to the German Club in St. Augustine with Oma, my sister & her husband. It was there that we learned the "Chicken Dance". What a fun dance and fun to watch everyone else doing this crazy dance. In memory of Oma, here is a video of the Chicken Dance and another German Dance below it.

We love and miss you, Oma.

Pelosi at her best or worst...either way, priceless!

2009-05-19T19:04:00.003-04:00

"I was not briefed on what was in the briefing. I was just informed."

OK, now tell us, madam, what were you informed of? Or were you just informed of a briefing that you somehow don't have any clue as to its contents and you expect us to believe that you wouldn't want to know what this was all about! In your position, you should know all the comings and goings, the ins and outs, all the whispers in the Great Hall. But just not this briefing??? Righttttttttttttttt.....

News You May Have Missed....

2009-05-19T18:55:00.001-04:00

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Bellevue Fire Department says a sunny day and a dog's water bowl caused the fire that charred the back of a home.

Lt. Eric Keenan says investigators determined the glass bowl of water magnified the rays enough to start the Sunday afternoon fire on the wood deck.

There was no wiring or other possible cause.

The homeowners were away, but neighbors noticed the smoke and flames.

The family dog was rescued. Damage is estimated at $215,000.

A page from the diary of our four-legged friends...

2009-05-06T22:31:00.005-04:00

From a Dog's Diary

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

From a Cat's Diary

Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Idiots!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.

For now...

CHILDREN AND THE CHURCH

2009-05-04T19:10:00.003-04:00

I haven't posted anything in a while...sorry about that! Things have been busy at work, at home and just life in general. I work for the school system and learned a couple of weeks ago that I will have my job for next year. Several other classified staff will not, so I feel very blessed. I love my job and the people I work with just as I'm sure the others did too, so please keep those in prayer that are in need of a job.

My co-hort and I will also be getting new offices as several people are moved around. Presently, our office is a large storage closet, no windows, 2 desks, a conference table and several pieces of furniture. We've made it home for 3 years. Next year, we will have our own office with a window and a designated conference room. We're excited! The thing that we will miss is that we bounce ideas off each other during the day, I finish her sentences and so forth. We've debated about putting in a window between our office, using a baby monitor so I can listen in on the meetings (as I do now) so I get items that are requested. But we'll adjust.

I also will be back-up to the registrar and the records room. I call it "opportunity" to gain more experience. So I am in the process of learning that position too. So things will be busy at work and especially next year. I hope you enjoy the following.

A little boy was attending his first wedding. After the service, his cousin asked him, "How many women can a man marry?"
"Sixteen," the boy responded. His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly.
"How do you know that?"
"Easy," the little boy said.
"All you have to do is add it up, like the Bishop said,
4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."
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After a church service on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, "Mom, I've decided to become a minister when I grow up."
"That's okay with us, but what made you decide that?"
"Well," said the little boy, "I have to go to church on Sunday anyway, and I figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to sit and listen."
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A 6-year-old was overheard reciting the Lord's Prayer at a church service, "And forgive us our trash passes, as we forgive those who passed trash against us."
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A boy was watching his father, a pastor, write a sermon. "How do you know what to say?" he asked.
"Why, God tells me."
"Oh, then why do you keep crossing things out?"
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A little girl became restless as the preacher's sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?"
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After the dedication of his baby brother in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong.
Finally, the boy replied, "That pastor said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I want to stay with you guys!"
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Terri asked her Sunday School class to draw pictures of their favorite Bible stories. She was puzzled by Kyle's picture, which showed four people on an airplane, so she asked him which story it was meant to represent..
"The Flight to Egypt," was his reply.
Pointing at each figure, Ms. Terri said, "That must be Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. But who's the fourth person?"
"Oh, that's Pontius - the pilot!"
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The Sunday School Teacher asks, "Now, Johnny, tell me frankly do you say prayers before eating?"
"No sir," little Johnny replies, I don't have to. My mom is a good cook."
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This is the best one.

A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as he read her a bedtime story.
From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again.
Finally she spoke up, "Grandpa, did God make you?"
"Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "God made me a long time ago."
"Oh," she paused, "grandpa, did God make me too?"
"Yes, indeed, honey," he said, "God made you just a little while ago."
Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, "God's getting better at it, isn't he ?"
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2009-03-22T09:31:00.000-04:00

The creator behind the cartoon "Maxine".

2009-03-21T23:10:00.004-04:00

John Wagner, Hallmark artist since 1970, says Maxine was inspired by his mother, his maiden aunts and his grandmother, the woman who bought him art lessons when 'fill in the pumpkins' was about the extent of his art classes at St. John's Catholic School he attended in Leonia, N.J.

John remembers doodling as a preschooler, and says both his grandmother and his mother encouraged his artistic interests. He eventually attended the Vesper George School of Art in Boston, and landed at Hallmark as part of a new artists group.

But it was the birth of the humorous Shoebox Greetings (a tiny little division of Hallmark) in 1986 that added a new dimension to John's professional life. The Shoebox way of seeing the world unleashed his talents and he created Maxine.

'Cartoonists are sensitive to the insanities of the world; we just try to humanize them,' John says.

'If Maxine can get a laugh out of someone who feels lonely or someone who is getting older and hates the thought of another birthday, or if she can make someone chuckle about stressful interpersonal relationships, then I'm happy. Putting a smile on someone's face is what it's all about.'

Those smiles have led to Maxine's becoming a bit of a celebrity. She (and John) have been the subject of media stories, including People, USA Today, Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, St. Petersburg (FL) Times, and Las Vegas Journal-Review, and they have been included in a major Associated Press story.

Collector and trade publications have reported that fans nationwide are collecting Maxine items. Letters from consumers and fans to John and Maxine reveal a very personal connection to Maxine. Many people say they are just like Maxine.

Why the name 'Maxine'? 'People at Shoebox started referring to the character as 'John Wagner's old lady,'

And I knew that would get me into trouble with my wife,' John says. The Shoebox team had a contest among themselves to name the character, and three of the approximately 30 entries suggested 'Maxine.

' John says the name is perfect.

John, who says he's humbled by such acceptance of Maxine, admits he's proud of her.

Needed prayer.....

2009-03-21T10:18:00.002-04:00

We have learned this morning that someone we know and love has leukemia. It is apparently a rare but treatable cancer that can be put into remission for years.

I'd like to ask that you please lift this friend up in prayer and that he be healed and placed into remission, protected from all infections and restored to good health.

Thank you and God bless you all this day.....

Motherhood....

2009-03-21T00:58:00.005-04:00

Ah, motherhood....you see it everywhere. Mothers, even in the animal kingdom, care for their young. They're protective, loving, nuturing.....

giving warm hugs and kisses......

and held upside down for that warm, touchy, feely kind of mothering. Geezzzzzz!

Three Things in Life.....

2009-03-19T18:14:00.002-04:00

THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT, ONCE GONE, NEVER COME BACK
1. TIME
2. WORDS
3. OPPORTUNITY

THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT CAN DESTROY A PERSON
1. ANGER
2. PRIDE
3. UNFORGIVENESS

THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT YOU SHOULD NEVER LOSE
1. HOPE
2. PEACE
3. HONESTY

THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT ARE MOST VALUABLE
1. LOVE
2. FAMILY
3. KINDNESS

THREE THINGS IN LIFE THAT ARE NEVER CERTAIN
1. FORTUNE
2. SUCCESS
3. DREAMS

THREE THINGS THAT MAKE A PERSON
1. COMMITMENT
2. SINCERITY
3. HARD WORK

THREE THINGS THAT ARE TRULY CONSTANT
FATHER - SON - HOLY SPIRIT

(Thank you sis)

Ocoee High School: We Are YOUR Future!

2009-03-18T20:58:00.002-04:00

This video is about the school where I work, Ocoee High School in Ocoee, Florida. It's about the cuts that are coming next year that will possibly cut my job (which affects the Special Education students that I work for). It will affect the lives of all students as it cuts the jobs of their favorite teachers, their favorite electives, sports...it will possibly forever change the face of Ocoee High School and what it has become in just four short years.

"Ocoee High School's take on budget cuts. Be informed. Fight for your education. Fight for your future. Contact legislatures. 50th is NOT OK. Credit to: Ross, Emily, Jannelle, and Morgan for producing; all those interviewed for giving their input; and especially Principal Mike Armbruster, who cares about our school from the bottom of his heart and who has done so much for every single one of us."

What is a Brazilian?

2009-03-18T17:40:00.001-04:00

The Dept of Defense briefed the president this morning and told OBAMA that two Brazilian soldiers were killed in Iraq.

To everyone's surprise, all the color drained from Obama's face. Then he collapsed onto his desk, head in his hands, visibly shaken, almost in tears.

Finally, he composed himself and asked, 'Just how many is a brazilian?'

This is especially enlightening since he obviously has no understanding of what a billion or a trillion is either.

My liberal friends were right!

2009-03-17T22:54:00.002-04:00

I have to admit it. My liberal friends were right.

They told me if I voted for McCain, the nation's hope would deteriorate, and sure enough there has been a 20 point drop in the Consumer Confidence Index since the election, reaching a lower point than any time during the Bush administration.

They told me if I voted for McCain, the US would become more deeply embroiled in the Middle East, and sure enough tens of thousands of additional troops are scheduled to be deployed into Afghanistan.

They told me if I voted for McCain, that the economy would get worse and sure enough unemployment is approaching 8.8% and the new stimulus packages implemented recently have sent the stock market lower than at any time since the 1980's.

They told me if I voted for McCain, we would see more "crooks" in high ranking positions in Federal government and sure enough, several recent cabinet nominees and Senate appointments revealed resumes of bribery and tax fraud.

Well I ignored my Democrat friends in November and voted for McCain. And they were right.... all of their predictions have come true.

Here comes the bride.......

2009-03-17T17:27:00.007-04:00

What a fun day we had this past Saturday! My niece, Kathleen (my sister's daughter), is getting married on August 1 (our 25th anniversary is the 4th, so lots of celebrating will be had by all). The bridal party met at David's Bridal down by the Millenia Mall. There was me and my two girls, Phyl & Kathleen, the soon-to-be mother-inlaw & grandmother-inlaw, sister-inlaw and 3 friends (5 bridesmaids).

First, we either stood and sat around Kathleen's dressing room while she tried on about 10 bridal gowns. For the most part, they all looked very pretty on her, especially 3. But she kept coming back to the very first one. It has.....sorry, Aaron, you're not gonna hear it here!!! But she did look beautiful in it.

We all clapped because she chose her gown, that she was very happy and in celebration of the day to come. And then the waterworks started. I looked at Laura and she had tears running down her face, then my sister, and it then went downhill from there. BUT happy tears, mind you.

It was fun too because you got to watch all the other brides with their wedding dresses on. And there were all sizes, designs, really no two alike. There was one that chose a Cinderella gown with fitted beaded bodice and layers of netting for the skirt. Another bride tried on a dress that was very pretty except the skirt had layers of silk material that looked like feathers..layers upon layers of feathers! Families and friends all over the store having a good time.

And lots of CHA-CHING at the register!!!

Remember....these people voted

2009-03-10T19:27:00.002-04:00

IDIOT SIGHTING:
We had to have the garage door repaired. The Sears repairman told us that one of our problems was that we did not have a 'large' enough motor on the opener. I thought for a minute, and said that we had the largest one Sears made at that time, a 1/2 horsepower. He shook his head and said, 'Lady, you need a 1/4 horsepower.' I responded that 1/2 was larger than 1/4. He said, 'NO, it's not.' Four is larger than two...'

We haven't used Sears repair since.

IDIOT SIGHTING:
My daughter and I went through the McDonald's take-out window and I gave the clerk a $5 bill. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her a quarter. She said, 'you gave me too much money.' I said, 'Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar bill back.' She sighed and went to get the manager who asked me to repeat my request. I did so, and he handed me back the quarter, and said 'We're sorry but they could not do that kind of thing.' The clerk then proceeded to give me back $1 and 75 cents in change..

Do not confuse the clerks at McD's.

IDIOT SIGHTING:
My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for 'minimal lettuce.' He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg lettuce

IDIOT SIGHTING:
I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, 'Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?' To which I replied, 'If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?' He smiled knowingly and nodded, 'That's why we ask.'

IDIOT SIGHTING:
The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it's safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine. She asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red. Appalled, she responded, 'What on earth are blind people doing driving?!' She was a probation officer in Wichita , KS

IDIOT SIGHTING:
I was at a good-bye luncheon for an old and dear coworker. She was leaving the company due to 'downsizing.' Our manager commented cheerfully, 'This is fun. We should do this more often.' Not another word was spoken. We all just looked at each other with that deer-in-the-headlights stare. This was a lunch at Texas Instruments

IDIOT SIGHTING:
I work with an individual who plugged her power strip back into itself and for the sake of her life, couldn't understand why her system would not turn on.

A deputy with the Dallas County Sheriffs office, no less.

IDIOT SIGHTING:
When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. 'Hey,' I announced to the technician, 'its open!' His reply, 'I know. I already got that side.'

This was at the Ford dealership in Canton , MS

Jeff Foxworthy on School Employees

2009-03-10T19:18:00.002-04:00

YOU might be a school employee if you believe the playground should be equipped with a Ritalin salt lick.

YOU might be a school employee if you want to slap the next person who says, 'Must be nice to work 8 to 3:30 and have summers off.

YOU might be a school employee if it is difficult to name your own child because there's no name you can come up with that doesn't bring high blood pressure as it is uttered.

YOU might be a school employee if you can tell it's a full moon or if it's going to rain, snow, hail....anything!!! Without ever looking outside.

YOU might be a school employee if you believe, 'shallow gene pool' should have its own box on a report card.

YOU might be a school employee if you believe that unspeakable evils will befall you if anyone says, 'Boy, the kids sure are mellow today.'

YOU might be a school employee if when out in public, you feel the urge to snap your fingers at children you do not know and correct their behavior.

YOU might be a school employee if you think people should have a government permit before being allowed to reproduce.

YOU might be a school employee if you laugh uncontrollably when people refer to the staff room as the 'lounge.'

YOU might be a school employee if you encourage an obnoxious parent to check into charter schools or home schooling and are willing to donate the U-HAUL boxes should they decide to move out of district.

YOU might be a school employee if you think caffeine should be available in intravenous form.

YOU might be a school employee if you can't imagine how the ACLU could think that covering your students chair with Velcro and then requiring uniforms made out of the corresponding Velcro could ever be misunderstood by the public.

YOU might be a school employee if meeting a child's parent instantly answers this question, 'Why is this kid like this?'

YOU might be a school employee if you would choose a mammogram over a parent conference.

YOU might be a school employee if you think someone should invent antibacterial pencils and crayons...and desks and chairs for that matter!

YOU might be a school employee if you know how many days, minutes, and seconds are left in the school year!

YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2009 when...

2009-03-10T19:09:00.001-04:00

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 4.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )

12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.

14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list

AND NOW YOU ARE LAUGHING at yourself.

2009-03-02T17:13:00.001-05:00

Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit
the ground each morning the devil says,
"OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!

Three Contractors

2009-03-02T17:09:00.002-05:00

Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House. One is from Chicago, another is from Tennessee, and the third is from Minnesota.

All three go with a White House official to examine the fence. The contractor from Minnesota takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well," he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me ."

The contractor from Tennessee also does some measuring and figuring, then says, "I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me."

The Chicago contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers, "$2,700."

The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?"

The Chicago contractor whispers back, "$1000 for me, $1000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence."

"Done!" replies the government official.

And that, my friends, is how the new stimulus plan will work.

Friday, the state of Florida was a sea of red!

2009-02-28T17:47:00.004-05:00

This photo was taken Friday at Ocoee High School in Ocoee, Florida. Students that wore red to school that day were released into the courtyard to take a photo as a protest against what is happening, not only at Ocoee, but across Florida. Orange County, if our politicians in Tallahassee do not take steps to adequately fund education, will face a budget cut of at least $100 million dollars. Yes, you heard me right....$100 MILLION DOLLARS ON TOP OF WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN CUT!! We're talking teachers, media, art, education, clerical....who is left to teach the children and run the school. It's crazy!!

Not to mention what's happening with the national budget debacle in Washington. What a joke!

(Can you find me? Look under the "a" in "State" about 4-5 people down.)

Cuts in Education NEVER Heal!

2009-02-25T19:10:00.005-05:00

Principal Mike Armbruster, Ocoee High School, Ocoee, FL regarding funding or lack of funding for education.

"You have a vested interest!" This is the comment I hear most when I share my opinion of the current travesty occurring with the funding of education in our state. You see, from the perspective of those I am speaking with, they see a high-school principal who will be charged with doing more with much less in the upcoming year, and who is feeling sorry for himself. While their perception of why I have a vested interest is wrong, the assertion that I have that vested interest is right on target.

Each day I get to walk with greatness and to work for young people who constantly amaze me. Whether through their academic excellence, athletic abilities, ability to perform in the arts, willingness to serve or their resilience to the world around them, they are truly amazing. The thought that much of what they have will soon be taken from them is reprehensible to me. As I stand among 2,700 children each day, I would hope that these children would be a "vested interest" for all.

I would hope that it would not just be the dedicated educators and parents with school-aged children who care, but that business people, community members, retirees and, most importantly, our elected officials would see the importance of serving all children to the highest possible level. Understand that I am not an activist; I am not one to spend time fighting for causes. I simply get in the trench and do what must be done with what I have. I was raised that way.

I am an optimist. I get up every day with a belief that all children can learn, most people are good, and my elected state officials will honor our state constitution and "adequately" fund education. On this last one, I have been sorely disappointed.

Every child deserves the best that we can give. Our state Legislature has used the oldest tactic in the world to literally take from our children. Lawmakers have distracted us by dividing and conquering us. What better way to move the attention from them than to make local school boards have to choose between cutting small schools, athletics, social workers, media specialists, guidance counselors and all the other emotional items up for discussion.

So we begin to battle each other: The athlete's father screams for athletics; the troubled teen's mother screams for the social worker; and suddenly we are at each others' throats. We forget about those who force us to choose. Their strategy had been working well.

But then a few people here and a few there realized that it was not the school boards that were the problem, but rather those who decide how to fund education. Those whom we elect to serve us. With that realization, a small movement started that is growing in leaps and bounds. Many have come to realize that we have the power to change this education crisis. Many are fully prepared to do whatever it takes to realign the priorities of those we "hired." Soccer moms, lacrosse dads, students, principals, teachers, Parent Teacher Student Association/SAC members, and concerned community members in our district and around the state are moving. The sleeping giant has finally awoken, and will be heard.

On Friday, there will be a sea of red as schools across our district make the point that "cuts in education never heal." On the surface, it is tee shirts and a slogan, but deeper, it is the people speaking out for the rights of those who cannot speak out for themselves. It is America at its best, with the people running government, not government running the people.

If we don't act now, we will have no one to blame but ourselves when our students lose what they deserve.

C. R. A. P.

2009-02-16T19:14:00.000-05:00

Senator Judd Gregg....Putting Principles Before Power

2009-02-12T19:55:00.002-05:00

[I]t has become apparent during this process that this will not work for me as I have found that on issues such as the stimulus package and the Census there are irresolvable conflicts for me. Prior to accepting this post, we had discussed these and other potential differences, but unfortunately we did not adequately focus on these concerns. We are functioning from a different set of views on many critical items of policy. Obviously, the president requires a team that is fully supportive of all his initiatives. I greatly admire President Obama and know our country will benefit from his leadership, but at this time I must withdraw my name from consideration for this position.

Now that's doing the right thing, for the right reason and withdrawing with a clear conscience. Lately, we've seen too many in the news that can't say the same thing. No wonder between the bank execs, politicians not paying their taxes but expecting us to follow the rules and so on that we lose trust in those that we elect into office. Gregg knew even before being placed into office that there were problems with idealogy. He knew in his heart that not only would he have to answer to the American people, his Republican party, but also to his own self. And that, maybe above anything else, weighed the heaviest on him. So again, good job on doing the right thing.

I hear the jingling of keys for three Republicans!

2009-02-11T22:13:00.005-05:00

What was listed in the two "Spendilus Bills":

$25 Million shall be available for tribal alcohol and substance abuse drug reduction assistance grants
$150 million for “producers of livestock, honeybees, and farm-raised fish”
$50 million for habitat restoration and other water needs in the San Francisco Bay Area
$198 million to compensate Filipino World War II veterans
$125 Million for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
$50 million for the National Endowment for the Arts
$650 Million for Digital Converter Box Program, coupons and converter box installation.
$1 billion for the Census Bureau
$40 Million to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Operation of Indian Programs
$954 Million to carry out the immunization program
$15 billion for boosting Pell Grant college scholarships
$87 million for a polar icebreaking ship
$1.7 billion for the National Park System
$1 billion for community-development block grants
$4.2 billion for “neighborhood stabilization activities”
$650 Million to the Forrest Service for hazardous fuels reduction and hazard mitigation activities in areas at high risk of catastrophic wildfire
$545 Million for Indian Health Services
$100 Million for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program
$850 million for Amtrak
$150 million for the Smithsonian
$300 million for energy-efficient-appliance rebate programs
$4 billion for job-training programs, including $1.2 billion for “youths” up to the age of 24
$55 million for Historic Preservation Fund
$7.6 billion for “rural community advancement programs”
$150 million for agricultural-commodity purchases
$1.368 Billion for grants or loans for energy retrofit and green investments in assisted housing
$1.5 Billion for NASA, Science, Aeronautics, Exploration, and Cross Agency support.
$198 Million for School Lunch Room EQUIPMENT
$9 Billion for ‘Broadband Technology Opportunities Program’
$1.256 Billion for NOAA, Operations, Research, Facilities, Acquisition, Construction and Management
$300 million for Violence against Women Prevention and Prosecution Programs,
$545 Million to carry out chronic disease, health promotion, and genomics programs
$60 Million to carry out environmental health programs
$50 Million to carry out injury prevention and control programs
$40 Million for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to carry out research activities within the National Occupational Research Agenda
$40, Million for the National Center for Health Statistics
$390 Million Dollars for the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund
$600 Million Dollars for acquiring motor vehicles with higher fuel economy
$400 million for hybrid cars for state and local governments
$34 million to renovate the Department of Commerce headquarters
$500 million for improvement projects for National Institutes of Health facilities
$44 million for repairs to Department of Agriculture headquarters
$350 million for Agriculture Department computers
$88 million to help move the Public Health Service into a new building
$448 million for constructing a new Homeland Security Department headquarters
$200 Million to the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program
$200 Million for direct loans and grants for distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas
$6 billion for university building projects
$4.5 billion for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
$200 Million for developing and implementing a nationwide Integrated Wireless network supporting Federal law enforcement
$1.2 Billion for TSA procurement and installation of checked baggage explosives detection systems and checkpoint explosives detection equipment
$2 billion for renewable-energy research ($400 million for global-warming research)
$2 billion for a “clean coal” power plant in Illinois
$6.2 billion for the Weatherization As.sistance Program
$3.5 billion for energy-efficiency and conservation block grants
$3.4 billion for the State Energy Program
$200 million for state and local electric-transport projects
$1 billion for the manufacturing of advanced batteries
$1.5 billion for green-technology loan guarantees
$8 billion for innovative-technology loan-guarantee program
$2.4 billion for carbon-capture demonstration projects
$4.5 billion for electricity grid
$89 billion for Medicaid
$30 billion for COBRA insurance extension
$36 billion for expanded unemployment benefits
$20 billion for food stamps
$380 million in the Senate bill for the Women, Infants and Children program
$2 billion for federal child-care block grants

$79 billion for State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (for bailing out your local politicians overspending)

$145 billion for “Making Work Pay” tax credits
$83 billion for the earned income credit
(largely welfare now defined as a tax cut)

2009-02-08T22:08:00.001-05:00

The Mom Song....dedicated to all moms

2009-02-06T20:36:00.003-05:00

A funny!

2009-02-02T20:06:00.001-05:00

You are on the bus when you suddenly realize ... you need to ummm....pass gas.

The music is really loud, so you time your degassing with the beat. After

a couple of songs, you start to feel better as you approach your stop.

As you are leaving the bus, people are really staring you down, and

that's when you remember: you've been listening to your ipod...:)

The correct way to weigh yourself....:)

2009-02-02T19:56:00.001-05:00

A smart idea for your car alarm!

2009-02-02T19:48:00.002-05:00

Sounds like a good idea!

Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.

This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this:

It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar won't stick around. After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.

Tim Tebow's ESPN Motivational Speech

2009-02-02T19:39:00.000-05:00

Change......You Can Believe In...

2009-01-28T22:39:00.002-05:00

Headlines on Inauguration Day just 4 years ago--Jan. 2005

"Republicans spending $42 million on inauguration while troops die in unarmored Humvees"

"Bush extravagance exceeds any reason during tough economic times"

"Fat cats get their $42 million inauguration party, Ordinary Americans get the shaft"

Headlines on Inauguration Day -- 2009

"Historic Obama Inauguration will cost only $120 million"

"Obama Spends $120 million on inauguration; America Needs A Big Party"

"Everyman Obama shows America how to celebrate"

"Citibank executives contribute $8 million to Obama Inauguration" (from gov't money they just received??)

The One..The Only..Kitty-the-Knockout-King!

2009-01-23T20:53:00.000-05:00

TWENTY-NINE LINES TO MAKE YOU SMILE

2009-01-23T20:36:00.002-05:00

1. My husband and I divorced over religious differences.He thought he was God and I didn't.
2. I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it.
3. Some people are alive only because it's illegal to kill them.
4. I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.
5. Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive.
6. You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.
7. Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.
8. Earth is the insane asylum for the universe.
9. I'm not a complete idiot -- Some parts are just missing.
10. Out of my mind. Back in five minutes.
11. NyQuil, the stuffy, sneezy, why-the-heck-is-the-room-spinning medicine.
12. God must love stupid people; He made so many.
13. The gene pool could use a little chlorine.
14. Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.
15. Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
16. Being 'over the hill' is much better than being under it!
17. Wrinkled Was Not One of the Things I Wanted to Be When I Grew up.
18. Procrastinate Now!
19. I Have a Degree in Liberal Arts; Do You Want Fries With That?
20. A hangover is the wrath of grapes.
21. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance.
22. Stupidity is not a handicap. Park elsewhere!
23. They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken.
24. He who dies with the most toys is nonetheless DEAD.
25. A picture is worth a thousand words, but it uses up three thousand times the memory.
26. Ham and eggs...A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.
27. The trouble with life is there's no background music.
28. The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson.
29. I smile because I don't know what the hell is going on.

Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
Life is too short and friends are too few!

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

2009-01-15T19:58:00.002-05:00

Did you ever watch this program in the 60's? The two stars were David McCallum (Illya Kuryakin) and Robert Vaughn (Napoleon Solo). It was a great show back then...even had a teenage crush with the blond-headed McCallum! I'm a fan of a show called NCIS..maybe you are too. David McCallum plays the role of Dr Donald "Ducky" Mallard. In one of the episodes, when Agent Jethro Gibbs is asked, "What did Ducky look like when he was younger?" Gibbs responds, "Illya Kuryakin."

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2009-01-03T23:38:00.003-05:00

I hope everyone had a very blessed Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. It's been a busy time this year. Hubby's mom has been in & out of the hospital and hopefully now with new medicines is on the road to recovery. We spent Christmas with her and the rest of the family & had a nice time.

My cat, Lucy (the tortoise with the blue bow to the left photos) was also in the vet hospital and ill over the last three weeks of December. Had a swollen paw and totally quit eating & drinking. Was losing weight & cried like she just didn't feel well. Had to resort to force feeding & watering to give her nourishment. She was in the hospital for 3 nights and was diagnosed with an organism on her red blood cells (long term that starts with an H...). Was put on medicine twice a day along with force feeding. Her RBC kept dropping the week before Christmas so meds were increased to 3xday along with an appetite enhancer. On Friday night she started eating & a week ago drinking. So she also went to Grammie's along with our new kitten and Laura's cat, Maggie. Three cats in one bedroom.....what fun! Actually wasn't too bad..until bedtime when the kitten wants to drape herself around your neck like a scarf so SHE can sleep. Motor going loudly, shifting back & forth until she gets comfortable and then finally, the motor shuts off & she's off to sleep.

We spent New Year's Eve with some good friends, ate, drank and played a game. Watched hubby play Guitar Hero with some of the guys. He's only on beginner level..you don't get lower than that. I'll post a photo later of him playing guitar here at the house. I play it with Sarah and have moved to Easy level, attempting the Medium level and after getting booed by the audience go back to the Easy level. I'll keep practicing!

Have you packed up your decorations yet?? Worked on that today, what a job. I think it takes more time packing than getting the stuff out. Hope to finish it tomorrow afternoon before starting back to work on Monday....:(.

Found this video, hope you enjoy it. Hope the start of the new year is going well. My niece just got engaged on New Year's Eve so things are definitely going well for her!! Congratulations, Kathleen and Aaron!!!

Have a blessed day tomorrow......

Beware of the Doghouse!

2008-12-20T08:47:00.004-05:00

I don't know if you've seen the Beware of the Doghouse ad. It is so funny. Enjoy!

My new Gator nephew......Ty

2008-12-20T08:36:00.002-05:00

Here are some photos of my new nephew, Ty. Being a Gator family, they tossed around the name Tebow, but decided on Ty (Tyler James). Ty was born Monday, Dec. 15th at 7:46am, weighing 8lbs 4.9oz, and 20 inches long. He has a brother and sister that are very proud of him. I can't wait to hold him and do the "mother sway"...you mothers know what I'm talking about. Hold any baby and you just instinctly sway back and forth, back and forth. Just can't help it! Anyway, congratulations to David, Suzanne, Scott & Allison...a family of four, now a family of five. Merry Christmas!!! Love you all!

HOW 'BOUT THEM GATORS!!!!!

2008-12-07T00:18:00.003-05:00

Florida Gators 31........Alabama 20........That's all ya need to know!!!

SEC Champs.........oh yeah!!!!!

There's a time to work AND a time to play!

2008-12-04T22:58:00.005-05:00

Office Practical Jokes....

2008-12-04T22:54:00.002-05:00

FL Senator Mel Martinez's Reply to Questions on Obama's Citizenship

2008-12-02T21:23:00.004-05:00

Thank you for contacting me regarding President-Elect Obama's citizenship. I appreciate hearing from you and would like to respond to your concerns.

Like you, I believe that our federal government has the responsibility to make certain that the Constitution of the United States is not compromised. We must fight to uphold our Constitution through our courts and political processes.

Article II of the Constitution provides that "no Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President." The Constitution, however, does not specify how that qualification for office is to be enforced. As you may know, a voter recently raised this issue before a federal court in Pennsylvania. On October 24, 2008, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania released an order in the case of Berg v.Obama.In that case, the plaintiff, Phillip Berg, raised the same issue that your letter raises regarding proof of the President-Elect's birthplace. Through his lawsuit, Mr. Berg sought to compel President-Elect Obama to produce a certified copy of his birth certificate.

The District Court dismissed Mr. Berg's suit and held that the question of Obama's citizenship is not a matter for a court to decide. The court further noted that voters, not courts, should decide whether a particular presidential candidate is qualified to hold office.

Presidential candidates are vetted by voters at least twice - first in the primary elections and again in the general election. President-Elect Obama won the Democratic Party's nomination after one of the most fiercely contested presidential primaries in American history. And, he has now been duly elected by the majority of voters in the United States. Throughout both the primary and general election, concerns about Mr. Obama's birthplace were raised. The voters have made clear their view that Mr. Obama meets the qualifications to hold the office of President.

After he is sworn into office, Mr. Obama will be our nation's President and I intend to bestow upon him the honor and respect due any man who holds that Office. Yet, I am certain that there will be times when I will disagree and oppose President Obama's policies. When that happens, you can be assured that I will pursue vigorously what I believe to be in the best interest of Florida and the nation.

I thank you for sharing your views with me and will keep your concerns in mind. If you have additional questions or comments, please contact me. For more information about issues and activities important to Florida, please sign up for my weekly newsletter at http://martinez.senate.gov.

Sincerely,

Mel Martinez
United States Senator

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So questions were raised regarding BO's qualifications "according to the US Constitution" and Martinez says he was "vetted" by the voters. What???? Why aren't the politicians that WE vote into office not vetting this candidate/now Prez elect who has critical questions regarding his birthplace, dual citizenship, etc??
All I can say to Martinez is...thanks so much for not running for office in 2010 as he announced today. Maybe we can elect a politician that has the courage to stand up and protect our Constitution.

Patches the Horse

2008-11-19T19:32:00.001-05:00

Get Ready to Feed the Cow!

2008-11-11T19:56:00.002-05:00

(Received in an email)

The most eye-opening civics lesson I ever had was while teaching third grade. The presidential election was heating up and some of the children showed an interest.

I decided we would have an election for a class president. We would choose our nominees. They would make a campaign speech and the class would vote.

To simplify the process, candidates were nominated by other class members. We discussed what kinds of characteristics these students should have. We got many nominations and from those, Jamie and Olivia were picked to run for the top spot.

The class had done a great job in their selections. Both candidates were good kids. I thought Jamie might have an advantage because he got lots of parental support. I had never seen Olivia's mother.

The day arrived when they were to make their speeches. Jamie went first. He had specific ideas about how to make our class a better place. He ended by promising to do his very best. Every one applauded. He sat down and Olivia came to the podium. Her speech was concise. She said, "If you will vote for me, I will give you ice cream." She sat down. The class went wild. "Yes! Yes! We want ice cream."

She surely would say more. She did not have to. A discussion followed. How did she plan to pay for the ice cream? She wasn't sure. Would her parents buy it or would the class pay for it. She didn't know. The class really didn't care. All they were thinking about was ice cream. Jamie was forgotten. Olivia won by a land
slide.

Every time Barack Obama opened his mouth, he offered ice cream, and fifty percent of America reacted like nine year olds. They wanted ice cream. The other fifty percent now know they're going to have to feed the cow.

Veteran's Day Salute

2008-11-11T18:11:00.002-05:00

We honor all men and women in the various services on this day, those serving now, those that have retired and those that were wounded or gave their life for the freedoms that we now enjoy. We send a special prayer to you all this day...

A little political humor....

2008-11-09T21:08:00.001-05:00

President Bush went on a trip to Little Rock for a meeting with Mike Huckabee. When he got back to DC and got off of Air Force One, he was carrying two pigs, and the Marine standing guard noticed the pigs and could not hide his curiosity. President Bush noticed, so he stopped to explain, “If you’re wondering about these pigs, here’s the story: While I was on my trip, I got these two Arkansas razorback hogs, one for Hillary Clinton and one for Nancy Pelosi”. At that, the Marine suppressed a giggle and said “Nice trade, sir”

Barney the Dog Bites the Press

2008-11-07T17:14:00.004-05:00

Well, the President's dog, Barney, did what about 59,000,000 of us have felt like doing to the negative press coverage over the past year! Good dog, Barney....

People....what have you done....

2008-11-06T18:01:00.007-05:00

Well, it's taken me a couple of days after the election before I felt like posting something on here. I feel frustrated, sad, angry and then nothing at all. I've talked to a lot of people, friends and co-workers, who feel the same way. Let me start off by saying that I understand why some people voted for this guy...they had a chance to elect the first black president of the United States. But at the same time, I feel they threw away their principles and voted for a man without character.

As I've said before, this race was about character above all else for me and my family. If McCain had been a black man and still held the same "character" as he truly does, he would have my vote. If I felt he would keep me and my family safe, secure, heal the economy and work with all people to heal our nation, he would have my vote. And that is why John McCain got my vote. But others in my party that chose to vote for BO did so out of disdain for Bush, the war, for guilt, dislike of McCain, whatever...others that voted for BO did so for the same reasons but also for their party, what they saw as the "gimmies" to come and race. People, what have you done?

Living in Florida we face every year the threat of a hurricane. Living in Central Florida, the winds may not be as strong or the damage as severe, but the feeling in the pit of your stomach is one of quiet fear...fear of the unknown. Are you to the left of the storm or the more damaging "right" side? On this day, I feel I am to the "right" of the storm, the "right" of the election. It's the fear of the unknown.

Right now, I watch little news. More cooking shows, "First Time Home Buyer" shows, Law and Order, anything to avoid the face and the voice of The One. I have no respect for him after his disgraceful show of disrespect to Hillary Clinton and recently, John McCain (see post below). As a politician running for the highest office in this great land, you don't flip off your opponent. What are you, Mr Prez, 44 going on 13? People, what have you done!

People have said this was the biggest turnout ever but more people voted in the 2004 election than this election, see below:

2004 Election Turnout Roughly 121 Million
62,040,606 BUSH
59,028,109 KERRY

2008 Election Turnout Roughly 19.5 Million 1.5 million less than 2004

63,423,384 OBAMA
56,079,500 MCCAIN

So, people, when BO can't follow thru with his election promises, taxes the middle class even tho he said he wouldn't, can't end the war when he promises, when another nation or terrorist attacks us here on our land (as Biden promised), he moves to the far left where he is most comfortable, finally shows his true self and you feel totally betrayed by your candidate....don't ask, Prez, what have you done?

People, look in the mirror and ask yourself....what did I do?

“An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.” - Confucius

Voting Day....Start this day with a prayer....

2008-11-03T22:53:00.001-05:00

Time for a kitty photo....awwwww

2008-11-03T19:42:00.000-05:00

more animals

Obama.....Lack of Character

2008-11-03T19:06:00.002-05:00

I thought long and hard about this video as it shows Obama in a light of his true character. We've heard about his past associations, the words of his long-time pastor, his wife's words, his dealings and on and on. We've heard about his character...want to know a person's character, look at his past. Also look at what he does, the choices he makes..look at Obama as he speaks of McCain at a rally of his admirers. And as you do, think about him potentially being our next president. If he speaks with a head of state and happens to disagree with him or her, will he give them this same gesture.....If you haven't voted or know someone that hasn't voted, please go to the polls tomorrow. Our country is at stake and I mean this with all sincerity!

2008-11-02T08:37:00.001-05:00

The Three Liberals as The Three Stooges

2008-11-01T20:51:00.001-04:00

And remember...these people vote!

2008-11-01T17:13:00.003-04:00

Did you catch what she said? With Obama, she won't have to worry about putting gas in her car, worry about paying her mortgage. These people are in a state of absolute fog that they actually believe this...and passing this belief on to their children. And turn right around...and vote for this guy. They have no earthly idea what he stands for...just hope and change....fa la la la la.

WooHoo.....Zogby poll...McCain 48, Obama 47

2008-11-01T16:44:00.000-04:00

Obama's Tax Plan..um, as of October 28th...

2008-11-01T00:34:00.000-04:00

2008-11-01T00:25:00.001-04:00

Could you help me please find these things, Obama?

2008-11-01T00:03:00.003-04:00

(Received in an email, pass on to your still undecided voting friends & family)

1. Occidental College records -- Not released

2. Columbia College records -- Not released

3. Columbia Thesis paper -- not available, locked down by faculty

4. Harvard College records -- Not released, locked down by faculty

5. Selective Service Registration -- Not released

6. Medical records -- Not released

7. Illinois State Senate schedule -- "not available"

8. Law practice client list -- Not released

9. Certified Copy of original Birth certificate - - Not released

10. Embossed, signed paper Certification of Live Birth -- Not released

11. Harvard Law Review articles published – None

12. University of Chicago scholarly articles – None

13. Your Record of baptism-- Not released or "not available"

14. Your Illinois State Senate records--"not available"

You couldn't get a job at McDonalds and become district manager after 143 days of experience.

You couldn't become chief of surgery after 143 days of experience of being a surgeon.

You couldn't get a job as a teacher and be the superintendent after 143 days of experience.

You couldn't join the military and become a colonel after 143 days of experience.

You couldn't get a job as a reporter and become the nightly news anchor after 143 days of experience.

BUT....

From the time Barack Obama was sworn in as a United State Senator, to the time he announced he w as forming a Presidential exploratory committee, he logged 143 days of experience in the Senate. That's how many days the Senate was actually in session and working. After 143 days of work experience, Obama believed he was ready to be Commander In Chief, Leader of the Free World .... 143 days.

We all have to start somewhere. The senate is a good start, but after 143 days, that's all it is - a start.

AND, strangely, a large sector of the American public is okay with this and campaigning for him. We wouldn't accept this in our own line of work, yet some are okay with this for the President of the United States of America ?

Come on folks, we are not voting for the next American Idol!

What we need to remember when voting --

2008-10-31T23:59:00.001-04:00

During this election year let's be reminded of these words:

* You cannot help the poor, by destroying the rich.

* You cannot strengthen the weak, by weakening the strong.

* You cannot bring about prosperity, by discouraging thrift.

* You cannot lift the wage earner up, by pulling the wage payer down.

* You cannot further the brotherhood of man, by inciting class hatred.

* You cannot build character and courage, by taking away men's initiative and independence.

* You cannot help men permanently, by doing for them what they could and should, do for themselves.

Do you recognize the author?

It was Abraham Lincoln

Very, very wise words, written years ago and we still don't get it.....

At least some don’t…..

2008-10-31T23:58:00.000-04:00

2008-10-23T22:17:00.000-04:00

News You May Have Missed...

2008-10-18T08:57:00.002-04:00

How would you feel if after 30 years you discovered you had a sister? Stunned? Well, that's how two British women felt after finding out they are really sisters having been friends for 30 years.

Deborah Day was adopted when she was two months old. Her sister, Marilyn Morris, was about 1 year older.

They met again as teenagers when they started working together in a supermarket and a friendship started, not knowing they were actually sisters.

As life happens, they lost touch. Eventually an older sister, Sally Griffiths, after learning about her family history started searching for her family.

When they were reunited Deborah, 44, and Marilyn, 45, were shocked to learn they were more than just friends....but sisters.

Deborah and Marilyn's children go to the same school and live within a mile of each other. The sisters look alike and realize they have a lot of catching up to do.

How wonderful that they have been reunited not only as friends, but now as sisters!

I love my sister, who is also my best friend, so I know how Deborah and Marilyn must be feeling. What a great story!

McCain at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner 10-16-08

2008-10-17T17:32:00.002-04:00

Just in case you missed John's speech at this dinner for Catholic charities, he was at his very best with a speech that was well received, plus VERY funny. Take a few minutes to listen to his speech, posted in 2 parts. You'll enjoy it! Sorry, didn't post BO's....:)

Joe the Plumber

2008-10-16T21:08:00.004-04:00

One day BO's talking with a potential voter about his tax policy...the one where he wants to take from the haves/rich (those above $250,000 before taxes, etc) and give to the havenots/poor...otherwise called income redistribution.

The next day, his campaign and supporters work to destroy the reputation of this man because of his supposed support of McCain.

That same day, BO says this:

McCain-Palin Tradition by Hank Williams, Jr.

2008-10-16T20:58:00.000-04:00

Country in crisis.....who do you trust?

2008-10-16T20:26:00.002-04:00

Sarah Palin vs Tina Fey

2008-10-10T20:14:00.003-04:00

Mark your calendar for October 25. This is when Sarah will be going up against Sarah Palin/Tina Fey on Saturday Night Live. Should be "you betcha" good!

2008-10-10T19:17:00.001-04:00

2008-10-09T19:24:00.006-04:00

This Acorn article is one of the most informative and eye opening ones I've read. Read and learn about Obama's association.

Mortgage Crisis

ACORN showed its colors again in 1991, by taking over the House Banking Committee room for two days to protest efforts to scale back the CRA. Obama represented ACORN in the Buycks-Roberson v. Citibank Fed. Sav. Bank, 1994 suit against redlining. Most significant of all, ACORN was the driving force behind a 1995 regulatory revision pushed through by the Clinton Administration that greatly expanded the CRA and laid the groundwork for the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac borne financial crisis we now confront. Barack Obama was the attorney representing ACORN in this effort. With this new authority, ACORN used its subsidiary, ACORN Housing, to promote subprime loans more aggressively.

Ironically, an enthusiastic Fannie Mae Foundation report singled out one paragon of nondiscriminatory lending, which worked with community activists and followed "the most flexible underwriting criteria permitted." That lender's $1 billion commitment to low-income loans in 1992 had grown to $80 billion by 1999 and $600 billion by early 2003.

The revisions also allowed for the first time the securitization of CRA-regulated loans containing subprime mortgages. The changes came as radical "housing rights" groups led by ACORN lobbied for such loans. ACORN at the time was represented by a young public-interest lawyer in Chicago by the name of Barack Obama.

But now....Obama is trying to distant himself from his association with Acorn. Under the bus you go, Acorn

http://noquarterusa.net/blog/

2008-10-08T19:45:00.005-04:00

NoQuarterUSA is a blog that I have been reading for many months. When you visit there, don't think I've gone off the deep end because, yes, it is a Pro-Hillary site. I happened on it just surfing around one day and found it had a lot of interesting posts, links to websites, videos and the like....and especially on my reason for reading....NoBama!

Bloggers were finding anything and everything they could to stop Obama which was to help their candidate, Hillary. In the end, Obama succeeded with the help of many wealthy donors & supporters and of course, the media.

And now, as it has been said, they are out for blood! Now finding even more of the above plus more incriminating. It is getting quite interesting. It has become not just a democrat site, but a "COUNTRY FIRST" site...Democrats, Republicans, Independents and just plain StopObama people.

They are blogging that Obama was and still is a Socialist, having the endorsement of the Socialist Party back in Illinois. That in the lost years of his Columbia Univ days he was actually very active in the anti-aparteid activism, early 1980s, probably same time that his friend, Bill Ayers, was. No wonder he doesn't write about this!

But if you're interested and want to learn AND hear of things before they hit FoxNews, check them out.

And hold on to your seats....it's going to be a bumpy ride....to the White House!!!

But I thought I hid my past?

2008-10-08T19:27:00.000-04:00

In this election, how to start each day on a positive note

2008-10-07T23:45:00.001-04:00

1. Open a new file in your computer.

2. Name it ‘Barack Obama’.

3. Send it to the Recycle Bin.

4. Empty the Recycle Bin.

5. Your PC will ask you: ‘Do you really want to get rid of ‘Barack Obama?’

6. Firmly Click ‘Yes.’

7. Feel better?

GOOD - Tomorrow we’ll do Nancy Pelosi!

Barack Obama and Bill Ayers....It's about Character

2008-10-05T18:48:00.007-04:00

This presidential race is becoming one of the most important races in a very long time...especially for first time voters. Obama has an appeal for many young voters, but then again, those that really study what each candidate believes in, their life experiences and judgement, those young voters are also choosing to vote for McCain & Palin.

For me, one of the most important aspects of this race is character, integrity, decisions made and life choices. Candidates can speak volumes on their platform regarding education, health care, the economy, foreign policy and the likes. But depending on the state of the country, like the economy now and an ongoing war and what party dominates the Congress, those platforms may not be able to succeed once elected.

The candidate who represents my party, has a history of service to the military, having been a prisoner of war for over 5 years, being tortured and sustaining painful wounds. Those same wounds have caused life altering disabilities to where he can't comb his hair, do consistent typing and the such. He also has been in politics since 1982 and is known for being a "maverick", one that works across the aisle to get things done. If you only work within your party, sometimes you may be neglecting a good idea from the people across the aisle. And that maverick is John McCain.

Ok, so there's finally some talk in the MSM/Mainstream Media (New York Times just published an article) about the relationship between Obama and Bill Ayers mainly because Sarah Palin is mentioning him at her rallies. The MSM has pretty much neglected this topic or not given it much coverage because it reflects negatively against "their" candidate, Obama. And what does Team Obama have to say about Ayers....Obama, who was a child when the Weathermen were planting bombs, has denounced Ayers’ radical views and actions.
Well, that part is true..when Bill and his group were planting bombs, Obama was 8 years old. But that doesn't excuse his relationships with Ayers since then.

Ayers was not convicted because the FBI bungled a wiretap. He admits to being a criminal, just not a convicted criminal. Guilty just the same.

Now Obama, in the early Democratic debates, said that Ayers was "just a guy that lives in my neighborhood, and a professor of English...". He was being dishonest to the American public! I guess he didn't think quick enough that this would be checked out. In fact, it goes further than that and probably more as information is coming to light each day.

It is said that Obama and Ayers first came in contact when Obama became Chairman and President of the $50 million Chicago Annenberg Challenge, a multi year school reform effort started in 1995. The question that is being raised and researched is if that relationship was pre-CAC, which is very possible. There are possibilities that they met as far back as Columbia College in the 1980's. If they did, it will come to light.

Now this brings up a question. In all of Obama's speeches about his amount of experience, has he ever, even once, mentioned being the Chairman and President of $50 million Chicago Annenberg Challenge. He ranks on Palin about her being a Mayor but here he was a CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT with actual responsibilities and duties. He only mentioned his being a Community Organizer, why not the more prominent role? Why wasn't this brought up in debate, in press, in talking points by his staff...even once? What is he hiding?? Is it because of the mismanagement of the CAC, the millions going to school children?

To me, if you want to know what kind of man will make a good president, look at his past, the people he has been associated with, his judgements...with Obama..look at Bill Ayers, Rev Wright (20 year relationship), Father Pfleger, Tony Rezko, Nadhami Auchi, M. Marzook and others.

Why would Obama choose to associate himself with a man like Ayers, who clearly is not a friend of the United States, to say he didn't do enough in his earlier years as a terrorist, to show such disrespect that he would stand on the American flag?

Some guys will do anything to get elected....

2008-10-02T20:03:00.001-04:00

Sorry....just had to....it was too funny....:)

Gators and Tennessee

2008-10-01T19:56:00.002-04:00

Have you seen this photo of a Tenn. player untying the shoe of a Gator player? I prefer to think that he has OCD like Mr. Monk and just couldn't continue until that shoelace was tied, bunny ears and all...:)

Chicago Latinos on Obama

2008-10-01T19:46:00.001-04:00

What caused the economic crisis.

2008-09-30T20:12:00.003-04:00

This is a fast paced video with information regarding the current crisis. Please take the time to watch and learn. John McCain did try to avert this crisis in 2006 by speaking about the Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005

I join as a co-sponsor of the Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005, S. 190, to underscore my support for quick passage of GSE regulatory reform legislation. If Congress does not act, American taxpayers will continue to be exposed to the enormous risk that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pose to the housing market, the overall financial system, and the economy as a whole.

This was 2006! What happened to the bill? Never made it out of committee, taken down by the Democrats, some of whom were in the process of receiving deals of their own. The top 3 people who received political money from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were all Democrats....the #2 guy was Obama, only 4 years in the Senate and ahead of John Kerry.

(Pause any part of the video to read the information being presented...it does move fast)

As a follow-up, look on the left index for the post Seen the true colors yet of Obama?

Garden Update....We have vegetables!!

2008-09-29T19:14:00.013-04:00

This is a McCain/Palin garden.....Republican all the way!!

Starting on the left of the garden, there is corn, blackeye peas, tomatoes with green beans on the end, okra, zipper peas, a row of cucumbers, green & yellow peppers, eggplant & squash, and then 3 rows of peanuts just for Kevin.

The leaves of the corn were being eaten by something but it kept growing and now we have several ears of corn growing.

Our green peppers are really starting to get big and look healthy.

We have quite a few tomatoes growing and very tiny okra on the plants.

Nyac the Otter

2008-09-27T17:12:00.002-04:00

Nyac died this week, at age 20, of leukemia. She survived the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill and spent the rest of her life at the Vancouver Public Aquarium. Watch this video and see how cute the otters are....they actually hold hands while floating...can I get an "ahhhhhhh". Nyac is the otter with the white face.

Sarah Palin, The Villages Victory Rally

2008-09-23T21:13:00.033-04:00

The Sarah Palin Rally in the Villages of Lady Lake, Florida was awesome! My daughter,Sarah and I arrived around 10:00 am knowing that in a short time thousands would also be arriving. We drove up Hwy 441 and came in the backway of the Marketsquare, found the parking area in a field near the Waterfront and took a bus where the rally was to be held. I have never been to the Marketsquare but it is very nice. We walked towards the square, scoping out where the entrance would be to get in for the rally & found there was already a short line, so we joined it.

We joined the line probably around 10:30 or so. We talked to people around us and people-watched....a lot of people watching. There was entertainment, a country band that played the whole time, jugglers, other musicians, and patriotic stilt walkers.

(Hey, campaign workers have to eat too)

About 12:30, they started letting the crowd into the barricaded rally area which you needed a ticket which I had gotten at a Republican office in Altamonte Springs on Saturday morning. First to go in were the campaign volunteers with the VIP badges, then the others (meaning us) were allowed to go in.

We had to go thru security & the metal detector and made our way to the front of the stage. We were about 6 people deep from the podium...not bad until you've been standing there in the sun with thousands of others.

(See the person in front leaning over the railing above...we were about 5 people right behind her. Notice the pink shirt someone is holding up behind her, look at the next photo..see the pink shirt, that's how close we were)

We talked to others around us, had 2 icees, water, water and more water that staff were handing out. Especially after people started passing out! Sarah almost gave up but she hung in there and I believe she was glad, in the end, that she did.

Not sure who this guy was but he was obviously the "guy in charge". He walked around giving directions and "talking in his sleeve" alot.

We and our rally neighbors got a kick out of this one woman that was making her way from the back, chatting it up with others, all the time eyeing where she was heading next. Next being closer to the podium! Her friend was behind us and my rally neighbors made sure she didn't move in the same direction. The lady eventually moved left of us but was still about 4 people from the front of the podium.

Eventually, several speakers made their way to the stage, giving short speeches. One was Bill McCollum, Florida Attorney General. Country singer, Aaron Tippin sang about 4 songs. We watched a plane pulling a banner that said "The South is Palin Country".

About 3:15 (yes, I did say 3:15) Sarah Palin was about to come out. About this time, I really started paying closer attention to how I was feeling inside and realizing the sun & heat was starting to take it's toll. If I didn't want to go down & get a visit from the folks in blue, I needed to get in the shade. People were looking up at the big screens on the side of the stage, yelling & clapping, and I knew they saw her. So, I told Sarah that I was not feeling well, and had to go to the back and she said she was staying. So glad she did!

I stood in the shade behind over a thousand or so people, next to the bar stand, sipping orange juice & ginger ale, that the bartender made for me. He already had seen 3 people pass out in front of him so he knew what I was going thru. I did get some photos and enjoyed the excitement of it all.

Now, inside the barracaded area were thousands, I don't know how many. when I made my way to the back, I looked at the other side of the barracade in the back towards the streets and the crowd was HUGE, every way you looked were people. It was amazing!

(To the left of the people above was a barricade which is where we were on the other side. Now, when I went to the back (towards this crowd), I took these next 2 photos of the massive crowd above, just from a different angle.)

Sarah eventually was able to move closer to the barricade and was able to see Willow, Piper, Todd and Trig. Piper talked about her trip to Walt Disney World and how much she enjoyed it. The baby eventually was taken out of the sun but everyone got to see him and how cute he is. When Todd was introduced, many in the crowd started shouting, "Dude, Dude, Dude...".

Now after about 10 minutes, still feeling "not well", I knew in a short while all these people would be leaving, heading to the buses and trying to leave the parking lot. So Sarah and I started making our way out thru the masses and able to get out on the road about 30 minutes later. Not bad! Other than being hot and tired, we were glad we went to see the next Vice-President!

(Other media photos....yes they were there in mass....)

Our visit to a Sarah Palin rally!

2008-09-20T22:04:00.002-04:00

My daughter, Sarah, and I are leaving in the morning to travel to the Villages in Lady Lake, FL to a Sarah Palin rally. We're very excited! We're leaving early because the gates open at 1:30, she speaks around 3 or 3:30 and there is expected to be THOUSANDS of people there trying to get thru security.

I asked Sarah if she really wanted to go, that there would be thousands, plus standing with those thousands on a hot afternoon....and she said that she didn't care, she wanted to go see Sarah Palin.

So what's a loving Republican mom to do.....:)

Photos to follow.....maybe a few of those little Bo-BO followers.

Seen the true colors yet of Obama??

2008-09-20T11:50:00.002-04:00

...and I don't mean race!

Jeremiah 29:11

2008-09-19T17:58:00.005-04:00

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

I have some friends that are going thru a tough time right now....a life changing time, a soul searching time...one that could & would test any of us. It is my prayer that if any of you are reading this post right now and know of someone that is going thru some times such as these..please throw a thought their way..please say a prayer for them....God will hear it and will be with them in their time of need.

I pray for each of you and especially those that I know have special needs and concerns. You are much thought of and loved. God bless you all....

The Republican Fisherman

2008-09-19T17:58:00.002-04:00

A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a fishing boat below. She shouted to him, 'Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am.'

The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, 'You're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above a ground elevation of 2346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 4909 minutes west longitude.'

She rolled her eyes and said, 'You must be a Republican.'

'I am,' replied the man. 'How did you know?'

'Well,' answered the balloonist, 'everything you told me is technically correct, but I have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help to me.'

The man smiled and responded, 'You must be a Democrat.'

'I am,' replied the balloonist. 'How did you know?'

'Well,' said the man, 'you don't know where you are or where you're going. You've risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise that you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your problem. You're in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but, somehow, now it's my fault.'

Marriage.....according to kids

2008-09-16T17:50:00.002-04:00

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (written by kids)

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
-- Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.
-- Kristen, age 10

WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
-- Camille, age 10

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
-- Derrick, age 8

WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
- - Craig, age 9

WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
- - Curt, age 7

IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
-- Anita, age 9(bless you child)

And the #1 Favorite is........
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.
-- Ricky, age 10

Tribute to 9-11....No words needed.....

2008-09-10T17:55:00.011-04:00

Sarah Palin in the 2006 Alaska Gubernatorial Debate

2008-09-09T17:38:00.000-04:00

Dear Mr. Obama.....

2008-09-08T21:52:00.001-04:00

Sarah Palin.....

2008-09-07T19:36:00.001-04:00

Sarah Palin.....a pit bull in lipstick.....

2008-09-05T06:18:00.004-04:00

About her experience: “I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”

About her reason for running for vice president: “I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion - I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”

About Sen. McCain: “Here’s how I look at the choice Americans face in this election. In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change.”

Piper Palin loves her little brother, Trig

2008-09-04T19:49:00.004-04:00

I hope you watched the best speech last night of this whole campaign...including that other guy. Sarah Palin was absolutely awesome in her delivery, warm, funny, endearing, serious and to the point. Did you know her teleprompter quit working halfway thru the speech. You would have never known it given her poise.

The highlight for my family was watching the little snippets of Piper holding little Trig, the Palin's 4 month old baby, born with Down Syndrome. Piper was trying to get his hair to lay down flat and when she was having difficulties, what else can you do....but give it a little spit shine. Just precious!!

Enjoy!

Emperor Obama

2008-08-27T23:03:00.003-04:00

DENVER (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s big speech on Thursday night will be delivered from an elaborate columned stage resembling a miniature Greek temple.

The stage, similar to structures used for rock concerts, has been set up at the 50-yard-line, the midpoint of Invesco Field, the stadium where the Denver Broncos’ National Football League team plays.

Some 80,000 supporters will see Obama appear from between plywood columns painted off-white, reminiscent of Washington’s Capitol building or even the White House, to accept the party’s nomination for president.

He will stride out to a raised platform to a podium that can be raised from beneath the floor......

The crowd will cheer, he will be thrown grapes & flowers. He'll raise his chin to the sky, the multitude chanting "Yes, We Can", the One says to himself..."Yes, I Am".