Thanks to Traineo, I found a link to this awesome site called 43 Things that allows users to list goals, write entries and updates about their set goals, and to connect with, compare, and cheer on the large community of other goal-setters. My list is up to 5 now...and so many more to come! There's also a blog by the creators of 43 Things.
Goals are good for us, and I am in the mood for good.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Throughout Time Weather has Shaped the Course of History...
and now you can learn all about famous examples on this amazing show, When weather Changed History. From the sinking of the Titanic to the Challenger disaster...awesome. Currently watching the Hindenburg episode...and wow.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Special Report: How We Treat the Animals We Eat
Lisa Ling rocks! The Oprah show featured a special report she did on where food really comes from, and it's incredibly interesting.
A farm boy himself, Nicolas Kristof, has some very interesting things to say that shed light on the importance of protecting animals from cruelty, even if you still enjoy eating a hamburger. Gag, but that's just me. I'm glad that I am mostly veg...it makes me feel so much more comfortable...in so many ways.
A farm boy himself, Nicolas Kristof, has some very interesting things to say that shed light on the importance of protecting animals from cruelty, even if you still enjoy eating a hamburger. Gag, but that's just me. I'm glad that I am mostly veg...it makes me feel so much more comfortable...in so many ways.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Guess What?
I have a current favorite blog that just spoke some
serious truth, and I think you should check it out, too!
Growing up is a strange thing, indeed...sometimes I am amazed to look at my calendar and see such practical events and reminders, like "call ADT" and "send thank you cards". I am still amazed that I even keep a calendar...and 90% of the time I actually use it! I deserve a pat on the back for that. :-) Anyway, back to the blog - I made a comment on it today for the first time (indeed, emerging from the shadows), and maybe, just maybe, she'll look at my blog, too! Fingers crossed. :-)
serious truth, and I think you should check it out, too!
Growing up is a strange thing, indeed...sometimes I am amazed to look at my calendar and see such practical events and reminders, like "call ADT" and "send thank you cards". I am still amazed that I even keep a calendar...and 90% of the time I actually use it! I deserve a pat on the back for that. :-) Anyway, back to the blog - I made a comment on it today for the first time (indeed, emerging from the shadows), and maybe, just maybe, she'll look at my blog, too! Fingers crossed. :-)
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Scary Times
As economy issues continue to build, even my beloved hospital, MCCG, is not immune to the ill effects. This has been a shaky week for many employees due to the cutbacks that have spawned several layoffs, from top to bottom. Fortunately, my job as a hands-on nurse involved in direct patient care is safe and in high demand, but events like this do cause you to step back and be grateful for a good job, even if at times you feel stretched thin to begin with. I hope to always be in a position to support healthcare improvement and investment, both on a local and national level. It is truly one of the most important aspects of society.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
100 Years
Tonight we will celebrate our beautiful historic home's 100th birthday with a belated housewarming, complete with cocktails, cake, and ice cream!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Big $pender
Palin's shopping spree is now out in the open. Wonder if this chunk of change was spent with good old Joe the Plumber in mind, and for the greater good of the rest of the American people, too?
Blegh, I was so hoping this was a farce, but it is looking more and more accurate. Unfortunately so, because many people are cutting back on personal and family clothing allowances at this very minute...not to mention the attempts being made by McCain/Palin to garner votes on claims of sympathy to the economic woes, and on promises to get Americans out of the red...nice. I feel sorry for the people who donated each of those 150,000 dollars to the campaign, thinking their money was going to a cause greater than Neiman Marcus.
In fact, in a recent interview, Palin had this to say when asked if she'd ever struggled with tough economic times: "I know what Americans are going through. Todd and I—heck, we’re going through that right now even as we speak, which may put me again kind of on the outs of those Washington elite who don’t like the idea of just an everyday working class American running for such an office." She also went on to say that: "John McCain and I (will) work that much harder to make sure that our ticket is victorious, and we put government back on the side of the people of Joe six-pack like me, and we start doing those things that are expected of our government, and we get rid of corruption, and we commit to the reform that is not only desired, but is deserved by Americans."
And guess what? The old saying is still true. Actions speak MUCH louder than words.
Blegh, I was so hoping this was a farce, but it is looking more and more accurate. Unfortunately so, because many people are cutting back on personal and family clothing allowances at this very minute...not to mention the attempts being made by McCain/Palin to garner votes on claims of sympathy to the economic woes, and on promises to get Americans out of the red...nice. I feel sorry for the people who donated each of those 150,000 dollars to the campaign, thinking their money was going to a cause greater than Neiman Marcus.
In fact, in a recent interview, Palin had this to say when asked if she'd ever struggled with tough economic times: "I know what Americans are going through. Todd and I—heck, we’re going through that right now even as we speak, which may put me again kind of on the outs of those Washington elite who don’t like the idea of just an everyday working class American running for such an office." She also went on to say that: "John McCain and I (will) work that much harder to make sure that our ticket is victorious, and we put government back on the side of the people of Joe six-pack like me, and we start doing those things that are expected of our government, and we get rid of corruption, and we commit to the reform that is not only desired, but is deserved by Americans."
And guess what? The old saying is still true. Actions speak MUCH louder than words.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Breakfast
So apparently I cannot poach an egg (too bad because that's my favorite way), but I can scramble them with cheese!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Good Boys
Jokes Instead of Jabs
I caught a few seconds of this last night while buzzing around on a busy night at work, but it was nice to see both candidates in the same room with smiles on their faces. And who knew McCain could crack a joke that was actually funny? ;-)
I caught a few seconds of this last night while buzzing around on a busy night at work, but it was nice to see both candidates in the same room with smiles on their faces. And who knew McCain could crack a joke that was actually funny? ;-)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Who Is Barack Obama?
We hear this question a lot, but often it is not only asked, but answered by someone else. So let's let Barack Obama himself, along with his wife Michelle, his pretty little daughters, and Biden share some insight this time. The video is a bit lengthy, but well worth the watch and includes no sappy, scripted fireside family chats. Just real people doing real, positive things - a family, a marriage that is nineteen years strong, support of the troops and of the American people in general. I like it.
I also wonder...when is the last time we had a president with kids who were still in grade school? Very interesting aspect...one I hope will be like fertilizer for education and public school systems.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
The Pumpkin Patch
Welcoming Fall with plenty of fun traditions - visiting our favorite pumpkin patch, going to the fair, and feeling the cool, blustery breezes outside as the first signs of color peek out from the trees.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Not a Navy Fan Today
The Supreme Court looked into a case of Navy sonar exercises and the effect on marine life, most notably whales, today. Some of the little power displays and pulling of rank were quoted when military officials had their feathers ruffled by the fact that their offshore doings might even be subject to court debate, and apparently these officials want to use the "military necessity in time of war" reasoning.
Not surprisingly, "the Bush administration's Council on Environmental Quality declared "emergency circumstances" existed, which the administration argues should dissolve the district court's training limitations." With all the money floating around for the war and war efforts, surely there is a better way for them to train. One that does not involve harming endangered whales, dolphins, and at least 37 other species of marine mammals. When offering justification for the sonar exercises, which sound "2,000 times louder than a jet engine" underwater, "Solicitor General Gregory Garre told the court...that no marine mammals will be killed as a result of these exercises" and went on to say they hear the (sonar) sound, and they go in the opposition direction. It also has some temporary effect on their feeding patterns." Yeah, well scientists say that the effect goes more like this: "sonar use can cause hearing loss, cranial bleeding, behavioral modifications and mass strandings". Sounds much more serious and lethal, and I look to scientists, not military officials, for intelligence concerning marine life.
More examples and scientific accounts of the effect sonar has on whales and other marine life can be found here and here. The blatant denial of facts by such a huge operation is deeply saddening...maybe one day the Navy will stop focusing on it's flawed science claims to justify sonar use, and will instead concentrate on investing in ways to improve their technology while protecting coastlines and marine habitats as well.
Not surprisingly, "the Bush administration's Council on Environmental Quality declared "emergency circumstances" existed, which the administration argues should dissolve the district court's training limitations." With all the money floating around for the war and war efforts, surely there is a better way for them to train. One that does not involve harming endangered whales, dolphins, and at least 37 other species of marine mammals. When offering justification for the sonar exercises, which sound "2,000 times louder than a jet engine" underwater, "Solicitor General Gregory Garre told the court...that no marine mammals will be killed as a result of these exercises" and went on to say they hear the (sonar) sound, and they go in the opposition direction. It also has some temporary effect on their feeding patterns." Yeah, well scientists say that the effect goes more like this: "sonar use can cause hearing loss, cranial bleeding, behavioral modifications and mass strandings". Sounds much more serious and lethal, and I look to scientists, not military officials, for intelligence concerning marine life.
More examples and scientific accounts of the effect sonar has on whales and other marine life can be found here and here. The blatant denial of facts by such a huge operation is deeply saddening...maybe one day the Navy will stop focusing on it's flawed science claims to justify sonar use, and will instead concentrate on investing in ways to improve their technology while protecting coastlines and marine habitats as well.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Wisdom?
I heard one of the funniest, most awesome things ever this morning.
After my morning stretch class at the gym, the instructor was showing off photos of her baby, and one of the older ladies in the class happened to look my way and ask if I had any children of my own. I replied "no, just a husband for now" and before I could say another word she smiled at me and said "I'm sure something will come out of that".
Freaking awesome. :-)
After my morning stretch class at the gym, the instructor was showing off photos of her baby, and one of the older ladies in the class happened to look my way and ask if I had any children of my own. I replied "no, just a husband for now" and before I could say another word she smiled at me and said "I'm sure something will come out of that".
Freaking awesome. :-)
Monday, October 06, 2008
Interesting
Keating Economics
Can't help but to find this video interesting...wonder how many things can stay under wraps, and for how long?
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An inspiring truth from Obama concerning McCain/Palin's recent character attacks and denial to face economic issues:
“They’d rather try to tear our campaign down than lift this country up,” Obama told a crowd in North Carolina. “That’s what you do when you’re out of touch, out of ideas, and running out of time. So I want all of you to be clear, I’m going to keep on talking about the issues that matter.”
(Full article here).
Well said, Obama.
Politics and partisanship or not, that is the kind of person I like to support.
Can't help but to find this video interesting...wonder how many things can stay under wraps, and for how long?
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An inspiring truth from Obama concerning McCain/Palin's recent character attacks and denial to face economic issues:
“They’d rather try to tear our campaign down than lift this country up,” Obama told a crowd in North Carolina. “That’s what you do when you’re out of touch, out of ideas, and running out of time. So I want all of you to be clear, I’m going to keep on talking about the issues that matter.”
(Full article here).
Well said, Obama.
Politics and partisanship or not, that is the kind of person I like to support.
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