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Weird Wonderings…
I saw these two pictures that reminded me of each other.  So let’s pretend…what if these long lost, recently found coins from the first century BC: upon closer inspection, turned out to be nanobama: Wouldn’t that be weird? And yes, the coins were found in Holland.  (silly Austin Powers joke there…sorry) ~DoSoEvAyMo Sorry, not much DoSo around here planned. I’m determined not to let this cold get me down too much, so I’m taking it very easy and letting my body fight the good fight.  Reading, relaxing, perhaps some TV, that’s the plan, Stan.
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Do Unto Others…
As you would have them do unto you. If you believe that California voters went too far on November 4th when they took the right of marriage away from gays and lesbians, you can share your frustration at a local protest (click for times and locations…they are all over the country) today.  I’ve heard so much about this issue in the last week and a half. Much more than I heard before the vote. I think the passage of Prop 8 took many of us here in California by surprise. I know I didn’t really think it had a chance. Not that I think California is the most progressive place…
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A Shaman’s Prayer
Walk through this place as a visitor. Respect all things you come upon and you will be respected. Respect all people you come upon and you will be honored. Pray to all the gods you come upon and you will be accepted. He who honors the traditions of all ancient people and all contemporary people has no enemy. You are the caretakers of realization.Realization by any name is the awareness that you or God. The feeling of great understanding is Love.The man or woman who attains God is the man or woman who walks each day as though he or she is on vacation from heaven, the vacation on Planet…
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You’re Kidding, Right?
I read this online yesterday. Apparently, a group called Children Now reviewed the 30 most widely aired ‘Educational/Informational’ childrens’ shows, and determined the following 8 programs to have “exemplary” educational content. Sesame Street (shown on PBS) Beakman’s World (shown on commercial TV) Between the Lions (shown on PBS) 3-2-1 Penguins (shown on commercial TV) Cyberchase (shown on PBS) The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (shown on commercial TV) Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman (shown on PBS) Teen Kids News (shown on commercial TV) I don’t watch a lot of kids’ TV, but of course I remember Sesame Street from when Maya was younger, and I’ll agree with that one. I’ll…
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The Gathering
Two years ago, I had a letter from Earnest. He was writing to tell me that he was leaving the priesthood, though he had decided to stay with his little school in the high mountains….’I have no place left to live but in my own heart,’ he wrote, meaning he would conduct his life as before, but on privately different terms. And I thought this was the stupidest stuff I had ever heard until, sitting on a stool in the Shelbourne bar, I wondered what might happen if I just carried on as usual, told no one, changed nothing, and decided not to be married after all. And I wondered…
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NaBloPoMo Champion!
(cute graphic found here) If there’s an award given out to NaBloPoMo participants, I say this year’s should go to Chrissy over at Random Thoughts and Musings from the Island. Chrissy is was pregnant, and started out the month with the best of intentions, but then was rushed to the hospital with a thinning cervix…she continued to blog every day, telling of her experience, and EVEN TODAY, after giving birth to a beautiful baby girl, born at 28 weeks. So I’m guessing she’ll be in the hospital for the next few weeks, keeping her new daughter company, and who knows, may miss a day or two of blogging…but if these…
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Thank-You
Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that…
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Another Meme Monday
Part two of the meme I found at Daughter of Opinion awhile ago. Part one was last week. Five People Who Mean a Lot 1. Ted 2. Maya 3. Grandma 4. Parents (Cheating…I know) 5. Siblings (I know, I cheated, but I have three!) Four Things I’m Wearing Right Now 1. Wedding rings 2. Wedding bangles 3. Comfy Slippers 4. Sweater Three Songs I Listen to a Lot 1. London Still ~ The Waifs. 2. Breathe (2AM) ~ Anna Nalick 3. Rocky Raccoon ~ The Beatles Two Things I Want to Do Before I Die 1. Travel to Europe again 2. Hold my grandchild in my arms One Confession 1. …
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Change
President Elect Obama’s campaign (dang, it felt GREAT to write that…President Elect Obama) was run on the theme of change. And change is what we need in this country, though not just change for the sake of change, not just change to be not-Bush. We need change to fix our place in the world, change to repair our tattered Constitution, change to improve our torn economy, change to make us all proud of being American again. I do know that many followers of Bush/Cheney, McCain/Palin are proud of their country. And there is much to be proud of. But I want to be proud not only of my country, but…
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Guest Blogger Today
Genevieve thought she might help me out with blogging today…the rules say that you have to blog every day during NaBloPoMo, but they don’t say you can’t have your dog blog for you, do they? No, they don’t. Gen has blogged over at Ted’s place before, so she thought she’d throw me a bone and come over here. Hi! I’m Genevive! I’m a baby. I’m 5. No, wait, I’m 12. I’m 2! (J’s note: Gen talks about her age a lot. She’s really 10.) I have three bosses: Big Boss, Medium Boss, and Little Boss. Big Boss is the Biggest, and Little Boss is the smallest, and Medium Boss? Well,…
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Friday Fill-Ins
1. My favorite food seasoning is cumin. No, basil. No, garlic. Salt? 2. A rainy night while I’m cozy inside is music to my ears. 3. Lucky is having family and friends who love you. 4. Politics (lately) are something I take very seriously. 5. Many people are celebrating Obama’s victory! 6. Diet coke and white wine were the last things I bought at the store. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to relaxing, tomorrow my plans include a party at Liz’s house, with Cherry and Dot and the gang, and Sunday, I want to get some really good apples at the farmer’s market! This Friday…
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13 Movies
Autumn’s Mom had a conversation the other night that triggered this meme in my mind. Her post included the following film preference tidbits: Jaws – #1 movie of all time You’ve Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle – #1 (tied) Chick Flicks Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility – #1 (tied) Period Movie Halloween – #1 Horror flick 16 Candles – #1 80’s flick From which, I decided to make a Thursday 13 of my favorite films in 13 genres. Are there 13 genres? Let’s find out! Period Movie Out of Africa. LOVED this film. Loved the gorgeous scenery, the music, the story, the acting, everything. Loved it. Romantic Comedy Before…
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If I could tell the newly elected President one thing…
It would be, do your damndest to fix health care in this country. There are too many stories out there of people truly suffering, losing their houses, losing their livelihoods, due to medical bills. My mom, for example. Back in 2004-2005, she had an ongoing medical condition, and found herself hemorrhaging all the time. She had it treated, it lasted awhile, and then it would start up again. Months and months. Actually, on and off problems for perhaps two years. Try to imagine the stress losing that much blood puts on your body. She was very ill. Finally, the doctor decided that she needed to have a hysterectomy. Due…
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YAY!!!!!
That’s the end of my gloating. But after having my heart broken in 2000 and 2004, I’m thrilled. And having not just any not-Bush, but a man who I feel like I can truly get behind, a man I respect and admire, win the White House…..well, this is an amazing day indeed. I’ve said this before, but this is the first election in my life where I have had the opportunity to vote for someone I could truly believe in. I go to sleep happy indeed.
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No on Prop 8
My friend John wrote an interesting post the other day about the Christian response to Proposition 8, which is the ballot initiative in California that seeks to outlaw same sex marriage. I say the Christian response, but that’s not accurate, because of course not all Christians think or vote the same, any more than any other group that you can classify and lump together and generalize about. Anyway, go check it out. I must say that I’m impressed by the quality of comments he receives. Whichever way they go on an issue, there’s not much (if any) knee jerk reaction, and they spend some time to explain their positions. Really…