Zonked…
My poor lil’ sis came home from a weekend spent out of town with the cousins miserably sick. My brother came home wound up like a top. Half an hour later they were both passed out. A little an r&r remedied my lil’ bro’s hyper over-exhaustion. The nap also perked up my sis, but she’s [...]
A Modern Love Story…
I’m such a sap for romance, so I had to post this young man’s plea for help. I’m a member of couchsurfing.com, a network of travelers who offer their couches, knowledge of local flavor and camaraderie to fellow travelers. Sometimes, more than that: Hello, My name is Nicolas and i am from Buenos Aires, Argentina. [...]
A Few Little Treasures Along the Way…
God painted the sky for me during my run today. I rounded a bend that opened to a clearing from the woods and I saw a blazing, fuschia ball emitting a pink-orange glow that melted into an ever-changing, holographic blue sky as it was slowly being swallowed up by the horizon. Which reminds me… I [...]
The Pup
Okay, J. Elliot. This post is just for you. Well, you and my puppy Vanilla… I mean, my bro and sis’s puppy. Yeah that’s what I meant. Prolegomenon is defined on dictionary.com as a preliminary discussion; introductory essay, as prefatory matter in a book; a prologue. Great word btw. Thanks for introducing it to me. [...]
It’s Not New Year’s…
…but, it is September 1st and I have a few resolutions. I figured I’d post them and then maybe some of you would hold me accountable and nag me every once in a while about them. 1) Post on the blog at least once every day, even if it’s just a word. Really, some words [...]
Paul Harvey Writes…
We tried so hard to make things better for our kids that we made them worse. For my grandchildren, I’d like better.I’d really like for them to know about hand me down clothes and homemade ice cream and leftover meat loaf sandwiches. I really would.I hope you learn humility by being humiliated, and that you [...]
Geo-Fun
I think we could all use a fun, little geography lesson! National Geographic Young Explorers Atlas Goes Interactive to Prepare Kids for Global Future WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The third edition of the award-winning NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD ATLAS FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS debuts this fall with all new maps, photographs, graphics and — for the [...]
Ring of Hell
I’ve heard the animal rights groups can exaggerate and be borderline absurd in their claims. But, if anything as described below is going on I am boycotting the circus. Elephants Beaten with Bullhooks in the Name of Entertainment Former Ringling Brothers Employees Bolster Federal Lawsuit Against Circus WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Animal Welfare [...]
Plea For Prayers for Burning Greece
My colleague whom I visited in Greece just passed along a an email from a friend she introduced me to while I was visiting her. She is back in the U.S. working for CBN now, but our friend is in the middle of a burning crisis. This news hits me in the pit of my [...]
Primal Glory
Primal. That’s how Tom describes the Channel Islands. I have to agree; his description is dead on. But, that’s not surprising. Tom featured the islands in one of the shows in his Adventure Highway series, which aired on the Outdoor Life Network. These beautiful islands are located just off the coast of California near Ventura. [...]
Truth Among Lies?
The whirlwind of political bs that swarms tv, radio, emails, etc around election time always discourages me. It’s hard figuring out who to trust. But it looks like the St. Petersburg Times is willing to call out the liars with their pants on fire… St. Petersburg Times and CQ Launch PolitiFact.com New site helps voters [...]
The Art of Underwear Squirming
This is just funny. Video: Jockey Urges America To Stop Squirming New interactive campaign engages consumers in the fight against uncomfortable underwear KENOSHA, Wis., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ — Jockey International, Inc., launches a humorous new web site targeting a younger audience and drawing attention to the often taboo topic of uncomfortable underwear situations. StopSquirming.com showcases [...]
Nice To Know It’s Not Always About Prestige…
What’s interesting is not that Texas A&M ranks number one, but that Washington Monthly says it doesn’t let prestige influence its ranking. I like that. I’ll definitely consider this guide when choosing where to go to grad school. Washington Monthly Ranks Texas A&M Above Princeton in Annual College Rankings WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The [...]
Looking for Video?
Lumerias.com searches include but are not limited to Youtube. Video Search Engine Lumerias.com Goes Live After Months of Development, a New Video Search-Engine Named Lumerias.com Opens its Doors DUISBURG, Germany, August 9/PRNewswire/ — The service offers a simple solution to search and navigate the rapidely growing amount of online video. The system behind Lumerias.com processes [...]
Speaking of Yahoo! Answers…
…check it out! It’s a great forum for debate and discussion or for simply getting tips on things like how to keep brown sugar from hardening. Ask. Answer. Discover.
Virtually Bonkers (Pun Intended)
Okay. I’m a huge supporter of the internet, its value for information sharing and its capacity to make life more efficient. BUT, I think these benefits should be meant only to enhance reality, not replace it. I understand online communities. They enable people to connect with others throughout the world in a way that was [...]
Kudos for Katrina Volunteers
Positive stories on television are still the exception to the rule, but I do think the focus on “good news” is expanding. Here’s an example of the latest “good news” outlet: Non-profit Launches TV Series to Tell Volunteer Stories of Post-Katrina Recovery GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On August 29, 2007, TravelTelevision.org, a Montgomery [...]
So We’re Draining Lakes Now…
Great Lakes Losing 2.5 Billion Gallons Per Day Due to Manmade Drain Hole Near Detroit New Research Finds St. Clair River Draining Water from Lakes Huron, Michigan at Triple Rate Originally Thought PARIS, ONTARIO, Canada, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Two years after specialists first linked declining water levels in Lakes Michigan and Huron to U.S. [...]
Filmmaking
Films are dominating my consciousness right now. Before my oh-so-profound revelation with the story of A Little Princess, I had spent my entire ride home from Columbia two days prior gushing with a friend about the desires we share in making documentaries. Then, when I got home I spotted the Get Out publication on the [...]
Fairy Tales and Romance
“Take my heart, take my heart…” The sweet words drift on the sweet sound of a child-princess’s voice at the end of the movie, A Little Princess. From an early age, that movie spoke to my heart… and I had forgotten about the little treasure of a film years ago… until I just recently stumbled [...]
Adventure in the Kitchen
I just wanted to share that two nights ago I was up until two in the morning stuffing rigatoni noodles with ground chicken and herbs. It was fun cooking with my temp roomie and a friend though!
A Simple Compliment…
…can go a long way. One of the latest people to step into my life and enrich it offered me this compliment: “you are truly a warrior goddess” I like that description.
Tell It Like It Is
Say it say it say it Tell it like it isSay it say it say it Tell it like it is What breaks your heartWhat keeps you awake at nightWhat makes you want to breakdown and cry But say you’ll never turn your backSay you’ll never harden to the worldSay you’ll never try to still [...]
The Promise
If you wait for methen I’ll come for youAlthough I’ve traveled farI always hold a place for you in my heart If you think of meIf you miss me once in awhileThen I’ll return to youI’ll return and fill that space in your heart RememberingYour touchYour kissYour warm embraceI’ll find my way back to youIf [...]
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