Friday, March 31, 2006
Friday cat blogging - a nap sounds good
Thursday, March 30, 2006
This joke did strike me as funny.
The Lone Ranger was ambushed and captured by an enemy Indian War party. The Indian Chief proclaims, "So, you are the great Lone Ranger. In honor of the Harvest Festival, you will be executed in three days. But, before I kill you, I will grant you three requests. What is your first request?"
The Lone Ranger responds, "I'd like to speak to my horse."
The Chief nods and Silver is brought before the Lone Ranger, who whispers in Silver's ear and the horse gallops away. Later that evening, Silver returns with a beautiful blonde woman on his back. As the Indian Chief watches, the blonde enters the Lone Ranger's tent and spends the night.
The next morning the Indian Chief admits he's impressed. "You have a very fine and loyal horse but I will still kill you in two Days. What is your second request?" The Lone Ranger again asks to speak to his horse. Silver is brought to him, and he again whispers in the horse's ear. As before, Silver takes off across the plains and disappears over the horizon. Later that evening, to the Chief's surprise, Silver again returns, this time with a brunette, even more attractive than the blonde. She enters the Lone Ranger's tent and spends the night. The following morning the Indian Chief is again impressed. "You are indeed a man of many talents but I still kill you tomorrow. What is your last request?"
The Lone Ranger responds, "I'd like to speak to my horse.... alone."
The Chief is curious but he agrees and Silver is brought to the Lone Ranger's tent. Once they're alone, the Lone Ranger grabs Silver by both ears, looks him square in the eye and says, "listen very carefully you dumb ass horse. For the last time . . . BRING POSSEEEE!!!!"
The Lone Ranger responds, "I'd like to speak to my horse."
The Chief nods and Silver is brought before the Lone Ranger, who whispers in Silver's ear and the horse gallops away. Later that evening, Silver returns with a beautiful blonde woman on his back. As the Indian Chief watches, the blonde enters the Lone Ranger's tent and spends the night.
The next morning the Indian Chief admits he's impressed. "You have a very fine and loyal horse but I will still kill you in two Days. What is your second request?" The Lone Ranger again asks to speak to his horse. Silver is brought to him, and he again whispers in the horse's ear. As before, Silver takes off across the plains and disappears over the horizon. Later that evening, to the Chief's surprise, Silver again returns, this time with a brunette, even more attractive than the blonde. She enters the Lone Ranger's tent and spends the night. The following morning the Indian Chief is again impressed. "You are indeed a man of many talents but I still kill you tomorrow. What is your last request?"
The Lone Ranger responds, "I'd like to speak to my horse.... alone."
The Chief is curious but he agrees and Silver is brought to the Lone Ranger's tent. Once they're alone, the Lone Ranger grabs Silver by both ears, looks him square in the eye and says, "listen very carefully you dumb ass horse. For the last time . . . BRING POSSEEEE!!!!"
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Beautiful day.
The temperature was a balmy 66 degrees. A trip to the park is always a great adventure. There were people walking, walking dogs, jogging, jogging with dogs, skate-boarding, pushing children in strollers, fishing. There were children playing, and people just sitting and enjoying the lake. I didn't take many pictures with people in them (I can see people any day). Here are some of the pictures from today's great adventure.
I don't know what type of bird this is.
Geese
Ducks
Squirrel on tree
Geese - in swan mode:)
I don't know what type of bird this is.
Geese
Ducks
Squirrel on tree
Geese - in swan mode:)Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Michael Bolton's other brother
Still looking at the news, I see that UN Ambassador-John Bolton, and music maker-Michael Bolton's other brother, Joshua Bolten, is being nominated for a new job: White House chief-of-staff quits. Andrew Card (in a verbal conversation with others... why did I get him confused with Scottie McClellan, perhaps wishful thinking to see Scottie quit, too?) resigned from his post as chief of staff. Joshua Bolten will be replacing him.
**Okay, I realize John and Michael don't spell their last name the same way as Joshua. I know they have a reason, but I haven't yet figured it out. I mean, really, they have to be related, right? They are like 3 peas in a pod. I'll bet they're triplets. :) hehee.
The move was announced by US President George W Bush. He said Mr Card, 58, had suggested earlier this month leaving the post that he had held since Mr Bush's first day in office.
The move comes amid a sharp drop in Mr Bush's approval ratings and calls for him to bring in "new blood", a BBC correspondent says...
...President Bush said Mr Card was returning to private life, without giving any further details...
**Okay, I realize John and Michael don't spell their last name the same way as Joshua. I know they have a reason, but I haven't yet figured it out. I mean, really, they have to be related, right? They are like 3 peas in a pod. I'll bet they're triplets. :) hehee.
Caspar the Ghost...
Is the title in bad taste? So, I looked at the news today.
Ex-defence chief Weinberger dies.
Ex-defence chief Weinberger dies.
Caspar Weinberger, who served as defence secretary under former US President Ronald Reagan, has died in hospital aged 88, his family said...Hmm. Looks like a true Republican.
...He joined the Reagan administration in 1981 and went on to preside over a period of massive military spending.
Mr Weinberger resigned as defence secretary in 1987, amid claims he had been involved in selling arms to Iran to fund pro-US rebels in Nicaragua.
He was pardoned by President George Bush Snr in 1992, weeks before he was to have stood trial over his alleged role in what came to be known as the Iran-Contra affair...
Monday, March 27, 2006
More damage than we realize
People found dead birds after the hail storms, during the tornado weather, March 11 & 12, 2006. The Department of Conservation was called in to find out why. According to the news, it's not the avian bird flu, instead, hail came down quickly, knocking birds out of the sky and trees. No wonder this poor little bird looks so lonely.Sunday, March 26, 2006
Sunday church... didn't make it.
Flowers from Friday.
squirrel from Saturday.
Birds from today.The weather seems to be warming up. I hope it stays!
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Just a couple things...
I wonder what they would have done, should she have decided she wanted to join? Marines Try to Recruit 78-Year-Old Woman
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Road-Construction Callers Get Sex Line . This one reminds me of the 800 number used by one of my former employments. We had quite a few complaints about the callers getting a phone sex line, too. I can't remember if the number was wrong, or if the caller misdialed a 900 then the rest of the number, they got the sex line. There were a lot of confused callers, that's for sure!
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On another topic, April 2006 issue #464 of Mad Magazine was worth reading. Have you seen the Burger King "King" trying to sell his sandwiches, in the commercials on TV? Mad takes a look at the Burger King in 2 different places. In the The meat Shall Inherit the Mirth Dept. One picture shows The Burger King rolling on the floor with the guy's puppy. The little balloon says, "I'd like to buy your puppy! How about $1.29 per lb.?"
In the Err to the Throne Dept. some guy wakes up in bed, there's the "King" with a burger in his hand, sitting up in bed, right next to him. An arm pulls the "King" out and then we see that he's being kicked out of the Cardiac Care Unit.
Other enjoyable (more than normal) topics were the, "Mad Look at The Proms," Serge-in General Dept. and, "Planet Tad!!!!," In Blog We Trust Dept.
...The letter told her the corps could use her unique language skills, but also warned that life as a Marine would test her physical and mental abilities "beyond anything you've ever known."
"There I am with my walker. I can't maneuver from here to there without it," said Goldstein, who added that her only language is English...
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Road-Construction Callers Get Sex Line . This one reminds me of the 800 number used by one of my former employments. We had quite a few complaints about the callers getting a phone sex line, too. I can't remember if the number was wrong, or if the caller misdialed a 900 then the rest of the number, they got the sex line. There were a lot of confused callers, that's for sure!
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On another topic, April 2006 issue #464 of Mad Magazine was worth reading. Have you seen the Burger King "King" trying to sell his sandwiches, in the commercials on TV? Mad takes a look at the Burger King in 2 different places. In the The meat Shall Inherit the Mirth Dept. One picture shows The Burger King rolling on the floor with the guy's puppy. The little balloon says, "I'd like to buy your puppy! How about $1.29 per lb.?"
In the Err to the Throne Dept. some guy wakes up in bed, there's the "King" with a burger in his hand, sitting up in bed, right next to him. An arm pulls the "King" out and then we see that he's being kicked out of the Cardiac Care Unit.
Other enjoyable (more than normal) topics were the, "Mad Look at The Proms," Serge-in General Dept. and, "Planet Tad!!!!," In Blog We Trust Dept.
Cough Syrup - a joke.
The pharmacist walks into the store to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall. He asks the blonde clerk "What's with that guy over there by the wall?"
The blonde clerk responds: "Well, he came in here this morning to get something for his cough. I couldn't find the cough syrup, so I gave him an entire bottle of laxative."
The pharmacist yells: "You idiot! You can't treat a cough with a laxative!"
The blonde clerk responds, "Of course you can! Look at him, he's afraid to cough.
Now, that's pretty darned smart, in my book!
The blonde clerk responds: "Well, he came in here this morning to get something for his cough. I couldn't find the cough syrup, so I gave him an entire bottle of laxative."
The pharmacist yells: "You idiot! You can't treat a cough with a laxative!"
The blonde clerk responds, "Of course you can! Look at him, he's afraid to cough.
Now, that's pretty darned smart, in my book!
Friday, March 24, 2006
Friday cat blogging
I've posted several pictures of the girls, together, in the past month or so. It's funny how that works. During the daylight hours, they lay around, mostly sleeping. At night, when I'm trying to sleep, Lady Fortuna sleeps in a basket, on a stool, under a window, beside the bed. Just as I'm drifting off to sleep, Rocky Girl jumps from the bed onto Lady Fortuna and the fight begins. Of course, the noise wakes me and I have to yell at them. Rocky Girl knows she's in the wrong so she jumps back onto the bed... and waits for me to settle down, before she launches her next attack.Thursday tree blogging.
As I left this morning, I noticed someone had painted the sky. It was so cool looking, I had to take some pictures... and of course, there are the trees. As I was walking in my yard, tonight, I noticed a dead rabbit laying under one of the trees. I wonder if he was struck by a car, or mauled by a dog/cat. I doubt the trees killed him, though, it's been known to happen in those old scary fantasy movies. I haven't yet buried him, but I will.Wednesday, March 22, 2006
$70,000 a month
Boozer, Prince reportedly clash over home
Carlos Boozer - NBA - rented his home to Prince - the singer - at $70,000. a month rent. Wow! That's a huge rent payment. Apparently, Prince wasn't supposed to make home improvements (unauthorized by Boozer, I guess). The article says Prince painted the exterior purple striped. He put his emblem (the artist formerly known as Prince) and the numbers 3121 (name of his newest album) on the home, and made additional changes, inside the place, too. Boozer has dropped the suit, but could still refile charges, if Prince makes additional changes.
Prince, honey, you can rent my place for... oh, I don't know.... how about $7000. a month? Even though I just painted the exterior, last fall, I'll let you repaint it purple.
Carlos Boozer - NBA - rented his home to Prince - the singer - at $70,000. a month rent. Wow! That's a huge rent payment. Apparently, Prince wasn't supposed to make home improvements (unauthorized by Boozer, I guess). The article says Prince painted the exterior purple striped. He put his emblem (the artist formerly known as Prince) and the numbers 3121 (name of his newest album) on the home, and made additional changes, inside the place, too. Boozer has dropped the suit, but could still refile charges, if Prince makes additional changes.
Prince, honey, you can rent my place for... oh, I don't know.... how about $7000. a month? Even though I just painted the exterior, last fall, I'll let you repaint it purple.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
A good laugh
On a Plastic Surgeon's Office door: "Hello. Can we pick your nose?"
On a Maternity Room door: "Push. Push. Push."
On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts."
On a Fence: "Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive!"
On a Radiator Shop: "Best place in town to take a leak"
Old Horsetail Snake had a link to Peskie's post: Signs of the Times... I picked out several to post, but there are quite a few more.
On a Maternity Room door: "Push. Push. Push."
On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts."
On a Fence: "Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive!"
On a Radiator Shop: "Best place in town to take a leak"
Old Horsetail Snake had a link to Peskie's post: Signs of the Times... I picked out several to post, but there are quite a few more.
A joke... or is it?
An older lady gets pulled over for speeding...
Older Woman: Is there a problem, Officer?
Officer: Ma'am, you were speeding.
Older Woman: Oh, I see.
Officer: Can I see your license please?
Older Woman: I'd give it to you but I don't have one.
Officer: Don't have one?
Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years ago for drunk driving.
Officer: I see...Can I see your vehicle registration papers please.
Older Woman: I can't do that.
Officer: Why not?
Older Woman: I stole this car.
Officer: Stole it?
Older Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner.
Officer: You what?
Older Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see.
The Officer looks at the woman and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes 5 police cars circle the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun.
Officer 2: Ma'am, could you step out of your vehicle please!
The woman steps out of her vehicle.
Older woman: Is there a problem sir?
Officer 2: One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner.
Older Woman: Murdered the owner?!
Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car, please.
The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk.
Officer 2: Is this your car, ma'am?
Older Woman: Yes, here are the registration papers.
The officer is quite stunned.
Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving license.
The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out a clutch purse and hands it to the officer.
The officer examines the license. He looks quite puzzled.
Officer 2: Thank you ma'am, one of my officers told me you didn't have a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered and hacked up the owner.
Older Woman: Bet the liar told you I was speeding, too.
MORAL: Don't Mess With Little Old Ladies
Older Woman: Is there a problem, Officer?
Officer: Ma'am, you were speeding.
Older Woman: Oh, I see.
Officer: Can I see your license please?
Older Woman: I'd give it to you but I don't have one.
Officer: Don't have one?
Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years ago for drunk driving.
Officer: I see...Can I see your vehicle registration papers please.
Older Woman: I can't do that.
Officer: Why not?
Older Woman: I stole this car.
Officer: Stole it?
Older Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner.
Officer: You what?
Older Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see.
The Officer looks at the woman and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes 5 police cars circle the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun.
Officer 2: Ma'am, could you step out of your vehicle please!
The woman steps out of her vehicle.
Older woman: Is there a problem sir?
Officer 2: One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner.
Older Woman: Murdered the owner?!
Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car, please.
The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk.
Officer 2: Is this your car, ma'am?
Older Woman: Yes, here are the registration papers.
The officer is quite stunned.
Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving license.
The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out a clutch purse and hands it to the officer.
The officer examines the license. He looks quite puzzled.
Officer 2: Thank you ma'am, one of my officers told me you didn't have a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered and hacked up the owner.
Older Woman: Bet the liar told you I was speeding, too.
MORAL: Don't Mess With Little Old Ladies
Monday, March 20, 2006
The first day (half) of spring.
I took this picture last week. I was surprised to see the flowers, already. This week is supposed to be cold and nasty. Snow supposedly, tonight.Sunday, March 19, 2006
A weird story: Moose Lands in Front Seat of Car The driver of the car was okay. The poor moose not okay. It ended up being put down because it's injuries were so bad.
Anyway, I received my McCloud DVDs in the mail (season 1 & 2) and am having a great time watching these old episodes. The series started back in the 70's and I am reminded how technology has advanced since then. For instance, it seems funny when someone stops to use a payphone, since almost everyone has a cell phone, now... and of course, cars have changed drastically.
Anyway, I received my McCloud DVDs in the mail (season 1 & 2) and am having a great time watching these old episodes. The series started back in the 70's and I am reminded how technology has advanced since then. For instance, it seems funny when someone stops to use a payphone, since almost everyone has a cell phone, now... and of course, cars have changed drastically.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Your Man
Your Man, by Josh Turner, is a country song. At my evening job, we've been listening to country for the last couple weeks. When G came in last night, she said, "I hope they play that song." Of course, the rest of us said, "Yeah, me too." The song came on and we were quite pleased. I noticed, that amongst the other noise of the room, there was a lot of humming going on. It sounded as though there was a horde of bees in the place.
Once the song was over, G said, "I hope they play it again." Since I bought the CD, and received it in the mail, yesterday, I told her I would bring it to work, and we could play it over and over and over;) Turner has a fantastically deep voice. When we googled him, we found he's just a young pup. G mentioned that by listening to the voice, she thought he was a much older man.
Once the song was over, G said, "I hope they play it again." Since I bought the CD, and received it in the mail, yesterday, I told her I would bring it to work, and we could play it over and over and over;) Turner has a fantastically deep voice. When we googled him, we found he's just a young pup. G mentioned that by listening to the voice, she thought he was a much older man.
Family Plight
This is one of the stories that caught my eye, as I opened up AOL, this morning.Father Loses Taste for Revenge in Iraq
...Why did he do it? The wiry lean Georgian, an easy-talking man with a boyish, sunburned face, tried to answer the question that won't go away...One of his sons was killed in Iraq, so he blamed the Iraqis. Wouldn't it be better to blame the reason his son was sent to Iraq? However, it looks as though he's sick of being there and plans to go home, in May, to his wife. His other son might get sent to Iraq or Afghanistan, too. I guess that's one family who's getting a real taste of the war for oil.
..."It's a lot of things combined," he said. "One, a sense of duty. I was pissed off at the terrorists for 9/11 and other atrocities. Second, I'd only trained. I wanted combat." And then, he said, "there's some revenge involved. I'd be lying if I said there wasn't."...
..."I don't really have love for Muslim people," Johnson said. "I'm sure there are good Muslims. I try not to be racist." Although he hasn't read the Quran, or spoken with Muslims, he has "heard" the Islamic holy book "teaches to kill Jews and infidels. And it's hard to love people who hate you."...
..."I really don't want to kill innocent people," he now says. "I don't want to live with that the rest of my life."...."...
Friday, March 17, 2006
Friday Cat Blogging for St. Patty's Day.
Lady O'Fortuna and Rocky O'Girl want to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Lady O'Fortuna demonstrates the appropriate hor'deurves for partying.
Rocky O'Girl suggests (and demonstrates) laying down after consuming too much green beer.
Lady O'Fortuna demonstrates the appropriate hor'deurves for partying.
Rocky O'Girl suggests (and demonstrates) laying down after consuming too much green beer.Wednesday, March 15, 2006
IWD - Some good quotes.
March 8th was International Women's Day, but I missed posting about it. DemiOrator and The Fat Lady Sings had posts that reminded me (other blogs posted about it, too, I'm sure). Tardily, I am posting the following quotes (received in an E-mail about IWD) from famous women. I certainly enjoyed reading them:
Inside every older person is a younger person -- wondering what the hell happened.
-Cora Harvey Armstrong-
The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy.
-Helen Hayes (at 73)-
I refuse to think of them as chin hairs. I think of them as stray eyebrows.
-Janette Barber-
Things are going to get a lot worse before they get worse.
-Lily Tomlin-
My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first one being -- hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint.
-Erma Bombeck-
Old age ain't no place for sissies.
-Bette Davis-
A man's got to do what a man's got to do. A woman must do what he can't.
-Rhonda Hansome-
The phrase "working mother" is redundant.
-Jane Sellman-
Every time I close the door on reality, it comes in through the windows.
-Jennifer Unlimited-
Whatever women must do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.
-Charlotte Whitton-
Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart.
-Caryn Leschen-
I try to take one day at a time -- but sometimes several days attack me at once.
-Jennifer Unlimited-
If you can't be a good example -- then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.
-Catherine-
I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb -- and I'm also not blonde.
-Dolly Parton-
If high heels were so wonderful, men would still be wearing them.
-Sue Grafton-
I'm not going to vacuum 'til Sears makes one you can ride on.
-Roseanne Barr-
When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping. Men invade another country.
-Elayne Boosler-
Behind every successful man is a surprised woman.
-Maryon Pearson-
In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.
-Margaret Thatcher-
I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine marriage and a career.
-Gloria Steinem-
I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I keep his house.
-Zsa Zsa Gabor-
Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission.
-Eleanor Roosevelt-
Inside every older person is a younger person -- wondering what the hell happened.
-Cora Harvey Armstrong-
The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy.
-Helen Hayes (at 73)-
I refuse to think of them as chin hairs. I think of them as stray eyebrows.
-Janette Barber-
Things are going to get a lot worse before they get worse.
-Lily Tomlin-
My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first one being -- hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint.
-Erma Bombeck-
Old age ain't no place for sissies.
-Bette Davis-
A man's got to do what a man's got to do. A woman must do what he can't.
-Rhonda Hansome-
The phrase "working mother" is redundant.
-Jane Sellman-
Every time I close the door on reality, it comes in through the windows.
-Jennifer Unlimited-
Whatever women must do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.
-Charlotte Whitton-
Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart.
-Caryn Leschen-
I try to take one day at a time -- but sometimes several days attack me at once.
-Jennifer Unlimited-
If you can't be a good example -- then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.
-Catherine-
I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb -- and I'm also not blonde.
-Dolly Parton-
If high heels were so wonderful, men would still be wearing them.
-Sue Grafton-
I'm not going to vacuum 'til Sears makes one you can ride on.
-Roseanne Barr-
When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping. Men invade another country.
-Elayne Boosler-
Behind every successful man is a surprised woman.
-Maryon Pearson-
In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.
-Margaret Thatcher-
I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine marriage and a career.
-Gloria Steinem-
I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I keep his house.
-Zsa Zsa Gabor-
Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission.
-Eleanor Roosevelt-
One more moon shot
The moon was still full, this morning. Luckily, I had my camera with me.Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Interesting stuff.
The Fat Lady Sings has a post about Homeland Security. She also posted a link to the Duct Tape Department of Homeland Security that I found very helpful.
BadTux posted some neat alarm clocks, and The Fixer, at Alternate Brain, got a letter from the RNC.
BadTux posted some neat alarm clocks, and The Fixer, at Alternate Brain, got a letter from the RNC.
More Storm Clouds
This was another picture taken Sunday. The blue looked like a spaceship.Sunday, March 12, 2006
Pictures from today
Storm clouds coming in. 
Birds flying to find a safe place.
The moon tonight.It sounded like bowling balls!
Yesterday afternoon, the skies became dark and cloudy. All of a sudden, we heard what sounded like baseballs hitting the roof. Soon, it sounded like bowling balls. I was not about to go outside and get clunked in the head for a photo, so I took some pictures from the window. My mother told me that my father went outside and collected a yogurt cup of hail. I wonder what he did with it. Maybe, he just collected it to show her.Saturday, March 11, 2006
Religious story... pretend it's Sunday
Bryan at Why Now? has this post about who's talking to God: Doesn't God Do Background Checks?. Great post and I love the title!
Well, I like anything with a hint religious. I usually like to hold off until Sunday, but I thought up a short story to explain an article at TBO.com(AP). Since I was typing the story, I decided to post it, too:
"Confound it, where's my Bible?" I ask myself as I look around the room. Spying it on the coffee table, I grab it and prepare to head out the door. I don't want to be late for Bible study. The doorbell rings. I answer it. Wow! There's a beautiful young lady standing there.
"Strippo-gram! It's already paid for," she sings.
The tired blood in my veins becomes energized, racing. I invite her in. As I close the door, it's suddenly jerked out of my hands. A young man stands there, pointing a knife at me.
"You had sex with one of the girls, twice, and didn't pay! Pay up, Dirtbag!" he yells at me.
The cute stripper runs up my stairs.
"Hey, where's she going? ...and anyway, the other girl and I only did it once. The other time, she fell asleep before I could..."
The guy hit me and tied me up.
The stripper came running down the stairs, holding my Viagra and some thong underwear. Soon, they left. They tried to steal my car, but it was out of gas. Hell, I never did get that strip-show... Hmm...I guess I didn't make it to Bible study, either. Don't believe me?
Man Says Stripper Delivered a Rob-O-Gram
Well, I like anything with a hint religious. I usually like to hold off until Sunday, but I thought up a short story to explain an article at TBO.com(AP). Since I was typing the story, I decided to post it, too:
"Confound it, where's my Bible?" I ask myself as I look around the room. Spying it on the coffee table, I grab it and prepare to head out the door. I don't want to be late for Bible study. The doorbell rings. I answer it. Wow! There's a beautiful young lady standing there.
"Strippo-gram! It's already paid for," she sings.
The tired blood in my veins becomes energized, racing. I invite her in. As I close the door, it's suddenly jerked out of my hands. A young man stands there, pointing a knife at me.
"You had sex with one of the girls, twice, and didn't pay! Pay up, Dirtbag!" he yells at me.
The cute stripper runs up my stairs.
"Hey, where's she going? ...and anyway, the other girl and I only did it once. The other time, she fell asleep before I could..."
The guy hit me and tied me up.
The stripper came running down the stairs, holding my Viagra and some thong underwear. Soon, they left. They tried to steal my car, but it was out of gas. Hell, I never did get that strip-show... Hmm...I guess I didn't make it to Bible study, either. Don't believe me?
Man Says Stripper Delivered a Rob-O-Gram
Struck my funny bone!
I like to share my Friday cat blogging pictures with the girls at work, on Friday nights. When I first started showing them, they didn't know what a blog was. I explained and showed them mine. So.... Last night, the youngest person (excluding the young man, recently hired) in our area was the boss.. and she's in her thirties, so she's no "spring chicken". The other ladies are all older than I. Anyway, a couple of the young chicks from a different area came in and asked to use the computer next to me (it was a light night). One girl opened up her account on MySpace and was showing pictures to the other. One of my co-workers asked the girl, "Oh, do you have a blog?" It hit me as pretty amusing that, as aged (or should that be "seasoned"?) as we are, we all know what blogs are:)
Hey, everyone, wait for me!
This morning was the day many cities and towns held their St. Patrick's Day Run. I usually like to participate. This year, I was there. It's only a 5K, but I didn't run the whole thing. My time was better than last year, I think... by, maybe, half a minute. Luckily, it was a beautiful day for a run! ...and now, it's time for a nap.sports can be dangerous
FBI: No Credible Threat, but Be Vigilant
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The FBI said Friday there is no specific, credible threat of a terror attack aimed at college basketball arenas or other sports stadiums, but acknowledged alerting law enforcement to a recent Internet posting discussing such attacks...Hey, it's just one more reason I can add to my list of "why I don't go to sporting events". Of course, it's not one of the fear-inducing, panic-ridden, scary, "THE SKY IS FALLING" stories because big money could be lost, should the fans decide not to risk their lives and just stay home.
...The online message described a potential attack in some detail, calling it an efficient way to kill thousands of people using suicide bombers armed with explosives hidden beneath their winter clothing, said a federal law enforcement official who read the bulletin...
Friday, March 10, 2006
Lady Fortuna & Cotton - Friday Cat Blogging
Exercise trainer Cotton says, "Now, try to lift your right arm a little higher. It helps if you breath through your mouth.. Come on, Lady Fortuna, just 9 more. I know you can do it!"Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Are you bored? Nothing on TV?
How about some good reading material? The Practical Press has some new posts up. I was quite entertained by the guest posts from Heather Jones, Privilaged Dichotomy, and The Fat Lady Sings, Amber Lights, Chapter 5 -- Part 1, as well as by the newest stories by some of the regular The Practical Press writers. You know the ones... abiana, Amy, Jay Bullock, Bryant, Dave K, Davei, grubi, Guy Andrew Hall, Horatio, Lab Kat, Mustang Bobby, oldwhitelady, paradox, Kristian A. Rowley, Shakespeare's Sister, Gordon D. Smith, Joe Taylor, wanda, and our wonderful leader who made it all happen...Kenneth Quinnell.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
I'm awake, now.
Alarm clocks: Varying prices.
Alarm Clock Accessories: Priceless.
I know those accessories don't look fully alert, but when that alarm clock goes off, and I hit the snooze too many times, they come to investigate. It may be the treats they receive in the morning, but whatever it is, they can certainly help get a snoozer up in the morning.
Alarm Clock Accessories: Priceless.
I know those accessories don't look fully alert, but when that alarm clock goes off, and I hit the snooze too many times, they come to investigate. It may be the treats they receive in the morning, but whatever it is, they can certainly help get a snoozer up in the morning.
Monday, March 06, 2006
Just a few articles that caught my attention
Lesbian Becomes College Homecoming King
Bobcat Survives Arrow Shot Through Head
Ohio Man to Social Security: I'm Not Dead
...FREDERICK, Md. (AP) -- Hood College is reviewing its homecoming rules after a lesbian was crowned king, a college official says.
But Jennifer Jones, the 21-year-old senior who beat out three men for the honor, says her victory last month was a plus for the private liberal-arts college...
Bobcat Survives Arrow Shot Through Head
...The 8- to 10-month-old bobcat was believed to have wandered for more than a week with the wound before it was captured. The emaciated animal, which weighed just 8 pounds - half the weight for a cat her age - underwent surgery and was showing signs of normal neurological function, said veterinarian Peregrine Wolff...
Ohio Man to Social Security: I'm Not Dead
...Last November, Manders was preparing to leave a hospital where he was treated for pneumonia when a social worker said his insurance company would not pay the bill because it believed Manders died on Sept. 1.
William Jarrett, a Social Security spokesman in Cleveland, said Friday the mistake was due to an erroneous document. He could not disclose the error's source...
Products that work!
Growing up on a farm, and having to help milk cows, we used these items a lot on the udders of the cattle. They were always getting chapped or getting cut from branches and stuff that were sticking up from the ground. Cattle don't seem to look at what might be in the way, when they walk or run in the pastures. Anyway, we found that these salves work great on human cuts, chapped hands, etc. During the winter, I tend to get chapped hands, sometimes. Slap some of the salve on at night, and presto, in the morning, the pain is gone. The Bag Balm and Udder Balm are items we used from way back when. I have a can of each. The cats have gotten to try them, too. The Udderly Smooth is a product I recently found. It works great as hand lotion. It also has a nice soft smell.Sunday, March 05, 2006
Saturday night movie
I had the tv on last night, and the movie (about the life of Nobel Prize winner, John Forbes Nash, Jr.) A Beautiful Mind, starring Russell Crowe, came on. It was gripping... and very moving. I was struck by how well schizophrenia was portrayed.
Once upon a time, I had a boyfriend who was taking medicine for schizophrenia. When he neglected to take his dosage, he had problems. His best friend was manic depressive. The two of them went through a phase where they both stopped taking their meds and started hanging out at bars, drinking. I don't know what they were trying to prove, but it landed them both in the hospital.
Besides the content of the movie, I was struck by Nash's walk, when the jerks were making fun of him, as he walked across campus. It was exactly like my friend's walk. What a movie! Nash's frustration of his foggy mind, while on the medicine, was very understandable. It was such a breakthrough when he realized the little girl never aged, and so was not real. I give this movie a whole bunch of stars.
Once upon a time, I had a boyfriend who was taking medicine for schizophrenia. When he neglected to take his dosage, he had problems. His best friend was manic depressive. The two of them went through a phase where they both stopped taking their meds and started hanging out at bars, drinking. I don't know what they were trying to prove, but it landed them both in the hospital.
Besides the content of the movie, I was struck by Nash's walk, when the jerks were making fun of him, as he walked across campus. It was exactly like my friend's walk. What a movie! Nash's frustration of his foggy mind, while on the medicine, was very understandable. It was such a breakthrough when he realized the little girl never aged, and so was not real. I give this movie a whole bunch of stars.
Voting booths are open(Koufax Awards)
Last night, I busied myself casting votes for the Koufax Awards. The links to the different categories are on the right hand side (scroll down a little) under 2005 Koufax Awards. It has a note that voting hasn't yet started, but that must not have been updated, because voting has started:) Have fun. I've never heard of some of those blogs. I plan to spend a little more time looking at them. I think my favorite category is Most Humorous Post. I spent a lot of time there... laughing!
Oh, wait a minute. Here's the main page of the Koufax Awards...2005 Koufax Awards -- The Polls Are Open.
Oh, wait a minute. Here's the main page of the Koufax Awards...2005 Koufax Awards -- The Polls Are Open.
Saturday, March 04, 2006
The same picture, only better.
From the picture I posted here, my friend, Rexroth's Daughter, downloaded the photo and enhanced it. She sent it to me so I could view the results.
Wow! How neat! It certainly has a lot more color, and character. I really enjoyed seeing it and thought others might, too.
Wow! How neat! It certainly has a lot more color, and character. I really enjoyed seeing it and thought others might, too.I'll have a salty dog, please!
I was looking at one of the papers (hard copy) and saw an article about a school removing the salt shakers from their cafeteria. According to a study done, they found too much salt in school lunches. The students didn't appreciate the concern for their health, and some brought in their own salt shakers. The school has now put back the shakers because they don't want students bringing their own from home. They know what they put in the cafeteria shakers, but don't know what the white powder might be that children were bringing. I thought it was a pretty funny article. I looked up the site for the newspaper, but it has not yet been updated for today's stories. When it has been, I'll add the link.
Update - here's the link Sodium scare prompts school’s saltshaker shuffle ... and boy, is it punny!
Update - here's the link Sodium scare prompts school’s saltshaker shuffle ... and boy, is it punny!
Sunrise
I stopped on the side of the road, this morning, to get this shot. There are some interesting backgrounds that I would like to try and get with the sun, but I had already passed them. I really liked the colors of this morning.Friday, March 03, 2006
Friday Cat blogging
Lady Fortuna is removing the thorns from this plant. With the limited time I have for plants, it helps to have gardening cats to take care of the greenery while I'm busy. I know I made a joke about the fern having a flower, in this link, instead of explaining that Rocky Girl was really helping garden (no she wasn't watering the plant:), but I didn't want people to yell at their cats, "Why can't you be helpful like these cats?" I changed my mind.
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
One more reflection - from yesterday.
Woman-hating Governors
Barbour says he'd likely sign bill to ban most abortions in Miss.
I want to point out this line:
It would make no exception in cases of rape or incest. It's not that I want all women to run out and have abortions. No, I don't like that idea. I don't like the idea of using abortions as birth control. There are quite a few different birth control methods available... at this time. Women should have the option, though, to have an abortion, if they choose to do so. I read that many women who have had abortions, in the past, feel bad about it and that's why they're so against others having them. Oh, bullshit! They want to force others to carry the fetus to term, because power-tripping is something these assholes love. Taking the option of abortion away if someone has been raped is just downright hateful. Why should a women have to carry a pregnancy created by a criminal act of brutality?
...The state already has some of the strictest abortion laws in the nation. The bill that passed the House Public Health Committee on Tuesday would allow abortion only to save the pregnant woman's life. It would make no exception in cases of rape or incest.
South Dakota lawmakers passed a similar bill last week that was intended to provoke a court showdown over the legality of abortion...
I want to point out this line:
It would make no exception in cases of rape or incest. It's not that I want all women to run out and have abortions. No, I don't like that idea. I don't like the idea of using abortions as birth control. There are quite a few different birth control methods available... at this time. Women should have the option, though, to have an abortion, if they choose to do so. I read that many women who have had abortions, in the past, feel bad about it and that's why they're so against others having them. Oh, bullshit! They want to force others to carry the fetus to term, because power-tripping is something these assholes love. Taking the option of abortion away if someone has been raped is just downright hateful. Why should a women have to carry a pregnancy created by a criminal act of brutality?
