Genres: Comedy and Romance Running Time: 2 hrs. 3 min. Release Date: October 14th, 2005 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language and some sexual references.
Journey Back to Life
by erarein (movies profile) Oct 29, 2005...An excellent movie that is far under-rated by the critics. This is a story about death, failures, and life. Because really we all beat ourselves up by merely existing, when what we need to do is learn to L-I-V-E. A must see movie!
No...I'm not up early. I'm still up. David & I are supposed to drop my car off for repairs and it is easier for me to stay up than to get up.
But anyways, I was talking with my friend Tara the other night and the discussion of Halloween came up. She said that they don't observe or participate in Halloween. Now I've run across this before, and I really don't see the problem in it, but I do respect other people's beliefs. I just think that maybe a little education as to the history of the celebration of All Hallows Eve might be in order. With churches getting into the picture these days and offering "carnivals", I believe that the negativity that has been associated with this holiday is hopefully achieving a more positive slant.
Go to this link at the History Channel for a brief but informative history, and tell me what you think about this holiday. Do you and your family celebrate Halloween?
We certainly do and got a little bit of a head start the other day. Check out my boy.
Beautiful yet often forgotten.
Awwww....that's kinda sad. I like spring best cause everything starts blooming and it gets warmer.
Leave your answers at Patrick's Place
Gimmie an alpha! Yep, 2005 has set a new record with the number of named storms: for the first time, we've run out of names and had to go to the backup plan: the use of the Greek alphabet.
Hurricanes have been named since 1953, when forecasters decided that referring to them by a woman's name would be easier than referring to them by satellite coordinates. In 1979, it was decided that the storms would alternate between male and female names.
There are six lists of names that rotate. Names are used again and again until an individual storm causes so much damage that the use of that storm's name would be in bad taste.
I will interrupt this fascinating history lecture to congratulate Tanya of "Tanya's Tidbits," who was first to play last week. Congratulations, Kathy!
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
There are five letters of the alphabet not involved in hurricane names. Apparently, no one wanted to show the love to the letters Q, U, X, Y or Z. Pick one of those five letters and come up with seven names, male and female, that you'd use for hurricanes. (Six names would be required for the current set of six lists, and the seventh name would be a back-up in case one of the first six needs to be retired.)
Either answer the question in a comment or answer it in your journal and include the link in a comment. (To be considered "first to play," a link must be to the specific entry in which you answered the question.)
As usual, leave a link to your answer at Patrick's Place.
The first few questions involve a recent news report reported by John Scalzi in "By the Way." If the story itself didn't have you double checking the products in your house, maybe these questions will.
But before the questions, it's time to recognize the first person to play last week. According to the rules, to be considered the first to play, you must either leave the link to the specific entry in which you answered the questions, or you must answer them in the comment. That means that Vickey of "Wastin' My Time" was first to play last week.
Also, I want to welcome Beth and Mastersblynn who played for the first time last week. Also, Sunny has played before but left a comment for the first time last week. Be sure to stop by their journals to say hello.
Here are this week's "Saturday Six" questions. Either answer the questions in a comment here, or put the answers in an entry on your journal...but either way, leave a link to your journal so that everyone else can visit! If you don't have an AOL journal, you can still play, but of course you'll at least need an AOL screen name, which you can get for free with AOL Instant Messenger, to be able to leave a comment here. To be counted as "first to play," you must be the first player to either answer the questions in a comment or to provide a complete link to the specific entry in your journal in which you answer the questions. A link to your journal in general cannot count. (Again, if you're playing for the first time, please be sure to say so in the comment!) Enjoy!
1. How many products throughout your home are labelled "antibacterial." Oh my goodness, I don’t want to go hunt and count so I will guess. Every hand soap at every bathroom sink plus the kitchen sink. That would be “6”.
2. As a general rule, and assuming any required knocking on wood, how often do you get anything more serious than a sniffle or mild cold? Oh, I’m generally healthy. I might get a 24hour virus now and again, but basical ly I stand by the “You know you’re an ER nurse if…your immune system is so well developed that it has been known to attack squirrels in the backyard next door.
3. John Scalzi ran this story about research that suggests the increased use of "antibacterial" products aren't necessary for people who are generally healthy, and might be causing the creation of "superbugs" that are resistant to antibiotics. Are you more likely to avoid these products after reading about studies like this? Nope…gotta decide who’s “super-hype” you are going to believe. And this isn’t anything new. This topic was addressed when the antibacterial soaps first came out. I don’t see us dying of any new strain of common diseases, do you?
4. Take this quiz: Will you pass the U.S. Citizenship Test?
You Passed the US Citizenship Test 
5. Now that the gas prices have dropped just a little (but nowhere near enough), what's the most you've paid for a gallon of gas so far? $2.99. I just saw $2.69 tonight, and you’re right, this isn’t nowhere low enough).
6. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #76 from
I’ve been talking for some time now about getting back to church. Easier said than done, right? Well, tonight we took the first step. Being night shift people, it is very hard for us to get up and go to traditional church on Sunday mornings, hence the reason it has been several years since attending on a regular basis. But as luck would have it, there is a Christian church (I was raised Southern Baptist) that is about 4-5miles from our house and they have Saturday services in the afternoon and evening. Now that’s what I’m talking about! ;) So I finally got up off my butt and we went to the 6:15 service tonight. It was wonderful. We all thoroughly enjoyed the service and plan on returning. Take a peek and see what you think. If you live anywhere near the East Valley you should give it a try!
Got this from my friend Tara today, and in light of my entry yesterday, I thought this was appropriate to post:
Things I have noticed while watching media coverage of the recent hurricanes:
1. Texas: Productive industrious state run by Republicans.
Louisiana: Government dependent welfare state run by Democrats.
2. Texas: Residents take responsibility to protect and evacuate themselves.
Louisiana: Residents wait for government to protect and evacuate them.
3. Texas: Local and state officials take responsibility for protecting their citizens and property.
Louisiana: Local and state officials blame federal government for not protecting their citizens and property.
4. Texas: Command and control remains in place to preserve order.
Louisiana: Command and control collapses allowing lawlessness.
5. Texas: Law enforcement officers remain on duty to protect city.
Louisiana: Law enforcement officers desert their posts to protect themselves.
6. Texas: Local police watch for looting.
Louisiana: Local police participate in looting.
7. Texas: Law and order remains in control, 8 looters tried it, 8 looters arrested.
Louisiana: Anarchy and lawlessness breaks out, looters take over city, No arrests, criminals with guns have to be shot by federal troops.
8. Texas: Considerable damage caused by hurricane.
Louisiana: Considerable damage caused by looters.
9. Texas: Flood barriers hold preventing cities from flooding.
Louisiana: Flood barriers fail due to lack of maintenance allowing city to flood.
10. Texas: Orderly evacuation away from threatened areas, few remain.
Louisiana: 250,000 fail to evacuate, are relocated to another flooded area.
11. Texas: Citizens evacuate with personal 3 day supply of food and water.
Louisiana: Citizens fail to evacuate with 3 day supply of food and water, do without it for the next 4 days.
12. Texas: FEMA brings in tons of food and water for evacuees. State officials provide accessible distribution points.
Louisiana: FEMA brings in tons of food and water for evacuees. State officials prevent citizens from reaching distribution points and vice versa.
13. Texas: Media can't find poor storm victims in need of assistance; looking for something else to blame on Bush.
Louisiana: Media focuses on poor storm victims in need of assistance; blames Bush.
14. Texas: Coastal cities suffer some infrastructure damage, Mayors tell residents to stay away until ready for repopulation, no interference from federal officials.
Louisiana: New Orleans is destroyed, Mayor asks residents to return home as another hurricane approaches, has to be overruled by federal officials.
15. Texas: 24 killed in bus accident on highway during evacuation, no storm related deaths.
Louisiana: Over 400 killed by storm, flooding and crime.
16. Texas: Jailed prisoners are relocated to other detention facilities outside the storm area.
Louisiana: Jailed prisoners are set free to prey on city shops, residents, and homes.
17. Texas: Local and state officials work with FEMA and Red Cross in recovery operations.
Louisiana: Local and state officials obstruct FEMA and Red Cross from aiding in recovery operations.
18. Texas: Local and state officials demonstrate leadership in managing disaster areas.
Louisiana: Local and state officials fail to demonstrate leadership, require federal government to manage disaster areas.
19. Texas: Fuel deliveries can't keep up with demand, some run out of gas on highway, need help from fuel tankers before storm arrives.
Louisiana: Motorists wait till storm hits and electrical power fails. Cars run out of gas at gas stations that can't pump gas. Gas in underground tanks mixes with flood waters.
20. Texas: Mayors move citizens out of danger.
Louisiana: Mayor moves himself and family to Dallas.
21. Texas: Mayors continue public service announcements and updates on television with Governor's backing and support.
Louisiana: Mayor cusses, governor cries, senator threatens the President with violence on television, none of them have a clue what went wrong or who's responsible.
22. Louisiana: Democratic Senator says FEMA was slow in responding to 911 calls from Louisiana citizens.
Texas: Republican Senator says "when you call 911, the phone doesn't ring in Washington; it rings here at the local responders."
What if state and local elected officials were forced to depend on themselves and their own resources instead of calling for help from the federal government? Texas cities would be back up and running in a few days. Louisiana cities would still be under water next month. Republicans call for action, Democrats call for help. What party will you be voting for in the next election?
Got this pic off of WeatherBug Photos. It reflects my sense of foreboding right now.
Below is a copy of an email I received from my friend Jackie. I forwarded it to a few friends and family. David happened to forward it to his boss. Underneath the email highlighted in the “green" color is his response.
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Why The Katrina Coverage Made Me Switch To Fox News!
By Lee Ellis
Sep 3, 2005
Watching both Fox and NBC after President Bush had been inspecting the Gulf Coast and New Orleans, I was shocked at how the nets, and even some newspapers, were trying to blame the Bush Administration for the slowness in which help was reaching the damaged cities. Obviously, Brian Williams and his news team do not know the law, nor do they know the past history of New Orleans--a city built in a bathtub of a swamp.
This is a city where the dead, for centuries, have had to be buried in above-ground structures because the water is so close to the surface of this sinking city.
If coffins are put in the ground, they will rise to the surface as the underground water pushes them up. I have been to these cemeteries personally to witness this.
For decades, New Orleans has been told that the city is sinking, and that the old levees have to be rebuilt and modernized in order to keep the city from being flooded. Local officials never finished the work, nor have pleas to Congress for additional federal help been heeded. Congress has simply never seen fit to fully complete this effort, whether controlled by Democrats or Republicans.
"Why did it take five days for Bush to help?" is the mantra constantly voiced by all the "Talking Heads" on TV.
Here are the reasons:
(1) It is against the law for any President to order troops into a city or across state lines without a request and permission from the Governor of that state. John Armor, a First Amendment lawyer and one of my favorite writers, told me, "Federal law prevents the President from sending in the National Guard until the Governor gives the order. It is little known, but the Commanding General of the National Guard in every state reports to the Governor, not the President, until the Governor says otherwise. U.S. military units (regular Army, not the Guard) cannot be used because of the Posse Comitatus law, until the Guard has been authorized."
According to some news sources, the Governor of Louisiana, who knew the levees were weak, who knew that the city had been slowly sinking, and who knew that a major # 5 hurricane was approaching her city, did not call Washington for help. (Not until 3 days after the levees broke did the Governor allow the Federal Government to come into the state!)
(2) The Mayor of New Orleans did call forevacuation over a loud-speaker, but did nothing to be sure that the police went door-to-door, followed by transportation, to pick up all those who did not have cars or any ability to leave. There was no other leadership practiced by the mayor there, as had been in New York City during 9/11 by Mayor Giuliani.
(3) The hurricane veered east and saved New Orleans, Brian Williams announced a week ago, and all breathed a sigh of relief...until the levees broke a day or two later allowing the surrounding waters to pour into the city. (It is not the responsibility of the Federal Government to maintain state structures, be it a levee or a highway)
(4) It was this predicted levee failure which had been ignored for so long that doomed the local people to be held hostage in their attics or on rooftops, not the storm. It was also the failure of the local bureaucrats and local elected leaders to maintain law and order, and to have pre-arranged for complete evacuations of the city. It was only after a request went out to the President that troops could be sent in.
Can you imagine the anti-Bush media screaming that Bush had invaded Louisiana as he had done in Iraq if he had gone in before being asked? I can just imagine The New York Times headlining, "A Repeat of Shock and Awe by Bush!"
Bill O'Reilly, on Fox News, was the only commentator I heard who explained this. All the other network commentators seemed too willing to allow the implication inferred by the viewers, that this was all the fault of the Bush Administration. I guess the Far Left also works in mysterious ways!
Now you know why my channel is glued to Fox News, and why I no longer listen to NBC or its aide-de-camp, MSNBC!
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1 Any time the President of the United States declares a National disaster, it took our genius of a president five days to realize that is what he had on his hands, he or she( hopefully Hillary in 2008) can send troops or do pretty much what they want without anyones consent to thearea concerned.
2 The Bush administration had been warned many times that the levy's were not safe and would not protect the mostly non republican votersinthe 9th ward!
3 There have been over 30 warnings of dire consequences if the city was not evacuated with a coming hurricane in the last three years--when do you believe them?
4 Of course the Ill equipped and ill prepared Mayor Fu_ _ _d up soooo, does that mean the Army core of Engineers, the US military and other relief agencies just wait until people are dying and destitute to act.
Fox news is the ultra right wing racist propaganda machine for the Bush administration which is why I would watch the cartoon network before tuning in to it. But really I prefer Real Time Bill Maher or The Daily Show with John Stewart for truthful yet funny news.
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I don’t care what race, sex, color, creed, religion, sexual or political persuasion you are, Hurricane Katrina was not a right-winged Republican conspiracy to wipe out the poor black Democrat voter. The hurricane was an act of God, not man. The response to it, however, was man’s fault. Not the Republicans, not the Federal Government, but all those (that would include the Governor and the Mayor) who did not heed the warnings issued prior to the landfall. I am sick and tired of the left-winged media, and those too stupid to understand, that all the problems of America, including the New Orleans disaster, is not the fault of the Bush Administration.
Republican Jen had to this to say on the issue as well:
Who's Racist?
I understand that some black entertainers and activists are trying to paint President Bush as a racist because of the emergency response to Hurricane Katrina. It sounds to me more like they are embaressed by what the cameras have caught some black people doing. They're human beings acting like human beings. Race doesn't matter, it just "looks bad".
If they're going to go ahead and blame politicians for "slow" response time, then they need to remember who's in charge of New Orleans and Louisiana in general. Democrats. Sorry, but it's the truth. Governor Kathleen Blanco looked down right scared in her interviews this week. Emergency responders are city, state and then federal responsibilities. Loads of food and water on National Guard military vehicles do not appear over night.
Speaking of which, why didn't the city or New Orleans or the State of Louisiana have stockpiles of water in the case a hurricane hit? While I lived on the coast, I kept an emergency hurricane kit handy. Why didn't Louisiana have the same capacity? Where are the Louisiana stockpiles and why must they depend on federal monies? Sounds like they should have elected Jindahl governor.
Anyway, back to my original point. Nobody is being racist in responding to this hurricane. The truth is not racist. It's just very sad.
Those who expect the Federal Government to be their mother, will always be unhappy. That is why this country was founded. Governments don’t make good mothers and we needed a sense of self-determination and responsibility for our own actions and decisions. I am sick and tired of everyone expecting a freaking handout and saying the government owes me. The government doesn’t owe you anything, so get up off your butt, accept responsibility for yourself and your actions, and quit blaming the government for your sorry position in life. You got yourself there, now get yourself out! This applies to local governments who are waiting for the Federal government to bail them out and take responsibility for their local inadequate infrastructure.
1996 Land Rover Discovery
Look what my honey bought me! I must of been a good girl.
A History of Violence" stars Viggo Mortensen as a pillar of a small town community who runs a diner and lives a happy and quiet life with his wife (Maria Bello) and two children. But their lives are forever changed when Mortensen thwarts an attempted robbery and is lauded as a hero by the media, attracting the attention of some mobsters (William Hurt and Ed Harris) who believe he is someone else.MPAA Rating: R for brutal violence, graphic sexuality, nudity, language, and some drug use..
Disappointing History
by erarein (movies profile) Oct 19, 2005 I went to this movie with high expectations given the overwhelming positive reviews and the fact that I think Viggo Mortensen is a very good actor. This movie is very disappointing. The story starts off extremely slow, builds up fast and climaxes right in the middle, and just lets you down from there on out. The sex scenes are a bit grafic and unnecessary, to say the least, to tell the story. The ending is just hollow and leaves you wishing you could get your money back. Save your $ for the rental.
Dominant Personality: Calm
Good Traits: You prefer to be exclusive, limiting yourself to only a few good friends that you've probably known for a long time. You don't date around either; you settle down with one guy, and you never get used to heartbreak.
Bad Traits: You're someone who doesn't want to be bothered with everyone else's problems. You'd rather kick back and enjoy life at a slow pace. You tend to fall behind and procrastinate from being too laid back.
People see you as: Shy, slow to catch on, and a daydreamer. People think you're in your own little world and are tenative to approach you.
You're Most Like: Fear. You distance yourself from the people who aren't in your circle. The difference is that you aren't paranoid about this.
You Need More: Understanding. There are other people out there worth knowing. It's okay to broaden your variety.
What Power is Compatible With You?
Your power is: Mind Control
Explanation: Your brain is highly evolved and has learned to communicate with others. This makes you able to control peoples thoughts since their brains hasn't evolved as much as yours and can't fight back. And that way you can make people do stuff without complaining. In good purposes it can be used to convince the "villian" to give up. But in bad purposes they can use it to gain anything, by for example convince people to give all their money to the mind controller.
The power fits you since you have the need to be in control and boss around. It's nothing personal, you just like to have everyone under your eye. That's because you don't know where you have everyone else and don't know if they are going to betray you and stay by your side. That can also lead to you being jealous. It's all to hide your insecurity. You can also be competitive and feel like you have to prove yourself. Sometimes you can also act immaturely, which can also be entertaining for your friends. You are also protective and don't like is someone trash-talks your friends.
Negative aspects: Your bossyness can get out of hand and your jealousy can scare people away. This is not intentional but can happen all the same.
What Kind of Angel Are You?
you are a guardian angel you are loyal to all your friends and prtect them no matter what happens to you you love them more that anything. you are kind and considerate but you can have your bad moments
female name:Enya
Male name:Jesse
element:air
weapon:ninja stars
mythical animal:gargoyle
THE BLONDE TEST 50% BLONDE.
You're a sorta average blonde. You're not totally ditzy, but you're not really clever either!
What Do People See in Your Eyes?
People see boldness in your eyes. You aren't afraid to do what you think is right and you stand up for what you believe in. You don't worry about the what-if's. You also like being the center of attention at times and you like to stick out. But be warned...some people may find you annoying for several reasons. Number one being either stealing the limelight or bringing it towards friends who don't want to be in it. Number two is that you make mistakes often due to your rash behavior and sometimes offend people when it was actually un-called for. So be careful, but be you and have fun!
I'm moving a bit slower than I expected thanks to some abdominal surgery. It is also affecting the counting of the Vivi Awards, but I'll address that elsewhere. But I managed to get the latest edition of the Saturday Six out while it was still Saturday, so I guess I must be getting a little better.
In any case, before the questions, kudos to Mosie of "My Country Life" who was first to answer last week's questions.
Also, a big welcome to Tanya, Raven, Jackie, Rachael, Ora and Jess, all of whom played for the first time last week. Be sure to stop by their journals to say hello.
Here are this week's "Saturday Six" questions. Either answer the questions in a comment here, or put the answers in an entry on your journal...but either way, leave a link to your journal so that everyone else can visit! If you don't have an AOL journal, you can still play, but of course you'll at least need an AOL screen name, which you can get for free with AOL Instant Messenger, to be able to leave a comment here. To be counted as "first to play," you must be the first player to either answer the questions in a comment or to provide a complete link to the specific entry in your journal in which you answer the questions. A link to your journalin general cannot count. (Again, if you're playing for the first time, please be sure to say so in the comment!) Enjoy!
1. Who was the last person you send flowers to? Who was the last person to send you flowers? I believe I sent flowers to my Mother on her birthday in January. My husband doesn’t necessarily send me flowers, but he buys them for me very often!
2. What is your favorite single piece of furniture in your home and why? I don’t know…my desk chair cause I sit in it the most LOL!
3. You are given the chance to model clothing in a catalog. What type of clothing would you most want to model and why? Well…it definitely wouldn’t be a bathing suit unless a magic genie blessed me with the perfect 10 bod! Jean & a t-shirt. That is what I wear most often.
4. Take this quiz: What is your "power color?"
Your Power Color Is Red-Orange
At Your Highest: You are warm, sensitive, and focused on your personal growth.
At Your Lowest: You become defensive and critical if you feel attacked.
In Love: You are loyal - but you demand the respect you deserve.
How You're Attractive: You are very affectionate and inspire trust.
Your Eternal Question: "Am I Respected?"
Very interesting….This really does describe me very well, but I’ve always considered purple to be my power color because I feel very good when surrounded by it.
5. What product are you mostly likely to buy in bulk? Have you figured out whether you actually are saving money by doing so? I don’t buy much in bulk except maybe water or Diet Dr Pepper. I guess I would if I went to Sams or Costco.
6. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #75 from Mortimer: Now that winter is approaching, what is your ultimate comfort food? What guilty pleasure do you eat that is sinfully not good for you but, you can't get enough? Stew. Love to cook and eat it with cornbread during the cooler seasons! Oh…not good for me? Hmmmm…popcorn.
I was cleaning out some boxes tonight, trying to downsize and I ran across this article I printed out while we were in SC. We felt so alone there (as Hannah was fond of saying, “living on an island”). I do believe I printed this off of Guideposts Magazine. It gave me such great comfort and taught me a lesson in patience.
The Magic of Three Days
By Patt BarnesIt was a beautiful spring day, and a sense of peace stayed with me as I left the cathedral on Easter Monday morning. I paused for moment on top of the steps leading to the avenue, now crowded with people rushing to their jobs. Sitting in her usual place inside a small archway was the old flower lady. At her feet corsages and boutonnieres were parading on top of a spread-open newspaper.
The flower lady was smiling, her wrinkled old face alive with some inner joy. I started down the stairs – then on impulse, turned and picked out a flower.
As I put it in my lapel, I said, “You look happy this morning.”
“Why not? Everything is good.”
She was dressed so shabbily and seemed so very old that her reply startled me.
“You’ve been sitting here for many years now, haven’t you? And always smiling. You wear your troubles well.”
“You can’t reach my age and not have troubles,” she replied. “Only it’s like Jesus and Good Friday…” She paused for a moment.
“Yes?” I prompted.
“Well, when Jesus was crucified on Good Friday, that was the worst day for the whole world. And when I get troubles I remember that, and then I think of what happened only three days later – Easter and our Lord arising. So when I get troubles, I’ve learned to wait three days…somehow everything gets alright again.”
And she smiled good-bye. Her words still follow me whenever I think I have troubles. Give God a chance to help…wait three days.
Don't worry
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 (New Living Translation) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6)
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: LIES
QUESTION A:
Think about the last person you were dishonest with who still doesn't know you were dishonest. What would it take to get you to admit the truth?
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QUESTION B:
A close relative dies after having revealed that she has been lying about something that would affect the whole family...a paternity issue, for example. Having revealed this information to you on her deathbed to clear her conscience, she makes you promise not to reveal the truth to anyone. Would you keep that promise?
Okay…I would tell the relative that I would keep their secret cause it would make them feel better to say it out loud, a clearing of their conscience, a last resort to make things right. Obviously this has really been bugging them and they feel they have to tell someone. I honestly feel that the dying relative wants to make things right by the confession and is hoping you would tell. Then, I would weigh what was told to me and decide whether I would reveal the secret or not. I honestly feel there should not be secrets in the family…that is how families are destroyed. I have witnessed this fact with my husband and how destructive secrets have been within his circle.
Today we celebrated David and Stephanie's birthdays. We had balloons, presents, and wonderful dining.
Happy Birthday!
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Last week, I mentioned that I had planned a question about books, but that I'd hold it for a rainy day. It's been a rainy weekend, so I'll pull that question off the shelf. (Sorry, weak, I know, but I couldn't resist.)
But first, it was Lily of "This Drama I Call Life" who beat everyone to the answers last week! Congrats, Lily!
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
Name seven books (title and author, please) on your bookshelf that you couldn't resist buying...but that you haven't read yet!
Oh, you’re asking such easy questions…but do I have to limit it to just 7? ::Sighs:: Okay, here we go:
1. Sam’s Letters to Jennifer; James Patterson
2. The Time Traveler’s Wife; Audrey Niffenegger
3. What Comes After Crazy; Sandi Kahn Shelton
4. Heartbeat, George Bush in His Own Words; George Bush with Jim McGrath
5. The Boy Next Door; Meggin Cabot
6. The Second Summer of the Sisterhood; Ann Brashares
7. Girls in Pants, The Third Summer of the Sisterhood; Ann Brashares
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It's time for another edition of the "Saturday Six." This week has moved by both quickly and slowly, all at the same time. I'm not sure if that's a sign that I'm getting older or that I'm getting senile. I'm sure that some recent visitors would likely point to the latter.
In any case, before the questions, kudos to Tina of "Ride Along With Me" who was first to answer last week's questions.
Also, a big welcome to Chris who played for the first time last week. Be sure to stop by her journal to say hello.
1. What's your favorite brand and flavor of ice cream when you go grocery shopping? Is there any of it in your freezer right now? I usually buy Blue Bell, but can be enticed by other brands as well. Usually my choices have something to do with chocolate, I am female after all. I think I have some “sugar free” ice cream right now if someone hasn’t eaten it all yet. I am usually slow on the draw around my house when it comes to sweets and desserts.
2. When was the last time you ate a fresh fruit as a snack rather than something not "diet friendly?" I ate some grapes last night, and some fresh pineapple yesterday morning.
3. Take this quiz: What language should you learn?
You Should Learn Chinese
Surprised? You shouldn't be - Chinese is perfect for an ambitious person like you. You're a natural entrepreneur, and a billion people are waiting to do business with you! Really surprised! Oy!
4. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #72 from Cdmmw2: If you could relive one moment of your life and watch it (like a movie) but not interfere, what would it be? Well, I think I would pick two events. The birth of my children. I had c-sections and was not allowed to “watch”, so I didn’t actually feel as though I was really there and a participant.
5. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #73 from Debbie: What was something you were afraid of as a child? Did you overcome the fear? Yes (and DON’T laugh – my Mother loves to tell this story). We had a two-story house and my sister & I used to share a room. Well at some point in elementary school I decided that I wanted my own room and moved across the hall to what was an “office”. There were no curtains up on the windows yet. Well I had been watching “Night Stalker” and was deathly afraid of Vampires, although I was assured that they were not real. I was terrified that Vampires would be able to see me so my Mom hung up a sheet until she could get some curtains. Well…the sheet kinda drooped in the middle and you could see a little bit of the window. I was soooo afraid that Vampires would hang down from the roof and be peering down at me that I would sleep with the covers all the way up to my nose and be very careful not to move in case they could see the outline of my body in the bed. And yes…I have overcome that fear (thank goodness). Oh and btw…after that first night of spazzing, my Mom forbid me to watch Night Stalker ever again. LOL!
6. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #74 from Anna: If someone were to open your refrigerator right now, what item would it embarrass you most for them to find? Not at the moment, but the usual answer to that question would be “yes”. My stepdaughter is very diligent about keeping the fridge clean and recently moved the entire garage around to hook up and clean out our other refrigerator. So now we have plenty of room in both fridges and nothing is sitting in the bottom of a drawer rotting. That I know of any way.
The Interpreter
This is for Betty...(and now I really am going to bed yawn!)
*I AM: a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and a nurse.
*I WANT: my family safe and happy.
*I HAVE: everything I need, and more, thanks be to God.
*I WISH: for world peace (corny, but true).
*I HATE: taking care of sick children, especially babies.
*I MISS: not living closer to my family, but I love AZ, and sometimes I feel guilty about that.
*I FEAR: flying and small, enclosed spaces (and these can and often do go together!).
*I HEAR: the quite sound of my children sleeping.
*I WONDER: why we have to go through such difficult times.
*I LOVE: The Lord and the family He gave me.
*I ALWAYS: spend way too much time online.
*I AM NOT: perfect, although I act and talk like I am sometimes.
*I AM NOT ALWAYS: the best person I could be.
*I NEED: The Lord and to get back to church.
*I SHOULD: get up off my butt and do something, like exercise!
Well…went to work at another hospital ER tonight that is owned by the same corporation as the one where I am now, and apparently shall remain, a DNR. Same computer system and charting, and that is about all that is similar. REALLY outdated as far as some systems go, but overall a pleasant experience. I was supposed to work 7p-7a, but apparently they were overstaffed in ICU due to some patients being discharged, and since I’m registry, I’m the first to go. So, just about the time I was figuring out where everything was, it was time to go at 11:15pm. That’s okay. It was an enjoyable experience for the most part (I missed working with David), and I will be happy to return. The report, according to staffing, is that they would like for me to return sometime. Well, good. Makes me feel better. Not as much as David & I working together again would be, but better.
I did say a prayer on my drive to work that I would have a pleasant work experience, and even though my hours were cut short, and I did not get to work with David, that prayer was definitely answered. Thank you God.
Good night all!
Thanks to everyone who played last week's inaugural edition of the "Tuesday Two." Last week, Sarah of "Life or Something Like It~ LIVE from the U" was the first person ever to play the "Tuesday Two!"
For those who didn't see it last week, the concept for this one is pretty simple: there is one topic, two different questions to choose from, but you pick the one you want to answer and answer only that one.
In your answer, be sure to indicate whether you're answering "A" or "B."
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: PREMARTIAL SEX
QUESTION A:
Do you think that sex before marriage is ever acceptable? Is it ever acceptable or is it accepted? I was taught that sex was unacceptable except between a husband and wife. But…it is and was so widely acceptable for everyone to be “doing it”, who do you listen to? Most kids and young adults fall prey and listen to their peers. “Everyone’s doing it” after all. And, what we’ve seen, especially in the medical profession, are younger and younger victims of STDs, pregnancy, and victims of sexual crimes. So…I believe that we should revert back to the old standard teaching of our parents and the church and teach premarital sex is unacceptable, and hopefully we can begin to reverse this downward trend. I know I’ve told my daughter the truth about my history. But, I’ve also encouraged her to “wait”.
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QUESTION B:
If your kids should ask your thoughts on premarital sex, would you feed the need to "fudge" your answer so they wouldn't find out that you didn't follow your own advice?
