Just me....

2006-10-20T13:17:00.000-07:00

Witty Words of Wisdom

1. "No tool is more beneficial than intelligence. No enemy is more harmful than ignorance."
-- Abu Abdullah Muhammad al-Harithi al-Baghdadi al-Mufid (lived 10th century), Iraqi scholar and jurist. From The Book of Guidance into the Lives of the Twelve Imams, "The Life of the Commander of the Faithful" (I. K. A. Howard [tr.]).
2. "Computers double their performance every 18 months. So the danger is real that they could develop intelligence and take over the world."
-- Stephen Hawking (1942 - ), British physicist.
3. "The world of the future will be an ever more demanding struggle against the limits of our intelligence, not a comfortable hammock in which we can lie down to be waited upon by our robot slaves."
-- Norbert Wiener* (1894 - 1964), U.S. mathematician.
4. "It takes a lot of time to be a genius; you have to sit around so much doing nothing, really doing nothing."
-- Gertrude Stein (1874 - 1946), U.S. writer.
5. "Intellect is invisible to the man who has none."
-- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860), German philosopher.
6. "I'm not smart. I try to observe. Millions saw the apple fall but Newton was the one who asked why."
-- Bernard Mannes Baruch* (1870 - 1965), U.S. financier, statesman, and philanthropist. The New York Post.
7. "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function."
-- F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896 - 1940), U.S. writer.
8. "We may have trouble defining intelligence but we recognize it when we see it."
-- Steven Pinker (1954 - ), U.S. cognitive scientist and author.
9. "Great Wits are sure to Madness near alli'd
And thin Partitions do their Bounds divide."
-- John Dryden (1631 - 1700), English poet, playwright, and literary critic.
10. "Intelligence is almost useless to the person whose only quality it is."
-- Alexis Carrel* (1873 - 1944), French biologist and surgeon.

2006-07-18T12:01:00.000-07:00

This month can take a flying leap!

Three weeks ago, I had two great-grandparents living. Today, I have none. My great-grandfather died Sunday night. I think I'm done with this month. I'm done with death. I'm done with grieving.

2006-07-07T06:35:00.000-07:00

Death Sucks....

So I just lost my great-grandmother. And even though she had a very full life with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildern, and great-great grandchildren, I'm still not comfortable with her dying. And I'm not comfortable with the theatrics that occurred during the time from her death to her burial and after. I hate hearing that classic southern compliment to the dead..."Well, doesn't she look good?" NO! NO! NO! She's dead! She'd look good if she were breathing! She doesn't look good - She looks dead!
You know, there's something to be said for a good wake. A celebration of life! I couldn't even bring myself to look at her body in the casket because the last memory that I have of her is from Easter. I sat and talked to her. I hugged her. I told her that I loved her. Why would anyone want to replace memories like that with memories of sorrow and death?
Am I a bad person for skipping the grave side service and burial? Perhaps... But I'm remembering her how I think she'd want to be remembered.

2006-03-15T14:21:00.000-07:00

My adorable boyfriend.

And my new friend Des. She rocks!

2006-02-03T11:50:00.000-07:00

Morpheus

?? Which Of The Greek Gods Are You ??
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2006-01-02T17:42:00.000-07:00

SISTERS

Here's a look at some pics Saul took of me and my little sis. We gave them to our mum and dad for Christmas. Now I'm going to give you a look at my world - Becca.

Isn't she beautiful! And just the best little sis ever!

2005-11-29T12:43:00.000-07:00

Long time, no post....

So it's been a while since I left a decent post, so here's to playing catch up.

My new boyfriend is a doll! He's just wonderful and things are going really well! Scary thing is how alike we are!

And here is the KDK. Man, I love these guys!!!! Here's to the Tuesday Tradition!

And it was great to have Heather back in town, even though it wasn't a Tuesday, many of the KDK members made an appearance.

On a sadder note, I'm totally missing my friend Joy. She's off in San Diego opening up the West branch of the KDK.

Oh, good news - that cigarette in my hand, well, Jason helped my to quit that habit. Thanks baby!

Now here are some birthday pics...

Here's me and Rob...
Thanks for the birthday shot!

Here's me and Saul...
You're the greatest Saul!

Here's me and the ever sexy Joy!

Miss you girl!

And here we are on my pre-Birthday...

And here I am on my actual birthday! Keeping up with Saul's beer. Don't you just love the tiara?

And we finish the night with 8 liquor drinks, 6 waters, and a wave from the Birthday Queen ...Thanks for keeping track Toddley....And no, I didn't say it was my birthday that many times!

Oh - I rescued a cat from VA when I went to visit my best friend Nicole. He's adorable and orange and his name is Washburne from the series Firefly and the movie Serenity. Yes, I am a geek. There, I've said it, I feel better.

Turkey day was good. Jason got to meet the family and he hasn't run away yet, so good news there! Plus four days off was fabulous! I hope all is well with my friends in blogland. Take care and drop me a line!

2005-11-22T09:08:00.000-07:00

CREATE YOUR OWN LEGO PEOPLE

2005-11-15T08:23:00.000-07:00

Take this quiz

2005-11-11T11:25:00.000-07:00

Your Musical Tastes Match: Nicole Kidman

See her whole playlist here (iTunes required)

>What Celebrity Matches Your Taste in Music?

Your Personality Is

Idealist (NF)
You are a passionate, caring, and unique person.You are good at expressing yourself and sharing your ideals.
You are the most compassionate of all types and connect with others easily.Your heart tends to rule you. You can't make decisions without considering feelings.
You seek out other empathetic people to befriend.Truth and authenticity matters in your friendships.
In love, you give everything you have to relationships. You fall in love easily.
At work, you crave personal expression and meaning in your career.
With others, you communicate well. You can spend all night talking with someone.
As far as your looks go, you've likely taken the time to develop your own personal style.
On weekends, you like to be with others. Charity work is also a favorite pastime of yours.

The Three Question Personality Test

How You Are In Love

You take a while to fall in love with someone. Trust takes time.
You give and take equally in relationships.
You tend to get very attached when you're with someone. You want to see your love all the time.
You love your partner unconditionally and don't try to make them change.
You stay in love for a long time, even if you aren't loved back. When you fall, you fall hard.

How Are You In Love?

2005-11-08T09:41:00.000-07:00

OMG! This is so funny!!!!

Little Napoleon and Pedro

These poor kids are going to be scarred for life now...

2005-11-01T10:33:00.000-07:00

Update....

Well, the birthday went by without a hitch! I had a great time! I did get a little cold this weekend, so there were no Halloween festivities, but I'll manage. At least I already have my costume ready for next year.
Recent developments: I quit my second job. My friend Joy is moving very far away. My friends Gretchen and Joy are getting married - not to each other. Oh, yeah, and I have a boyfriend. Took me long enough to wade back into the dating pool. But things are going quite well. Well, tonight's the KDK and we've begun the count down until the San Diego chapter opens.
Later days!

2005-10-25T13:33:00.000-07:00

happy birthday to me....

I typically don't do birthday's. Or I don't do them well. Something always ends up bad, so for the last few years, I've been laying low. But tomorrow's the big day and I've decided to go out and be social come what may. Here's wishing for a good day...

Hope all is well with you out there in blog land...

Shiny...

fallingangel

2005-10-14T08:04:00.000-07:00

Time of change.....

That's right. It's a time of change in my life. I've finally moved on from past relationships. I'm in a healthier living environment (ie - my roomate rocks!). I've been drinking less. The smoking less (ie - ready to quit). I'm sleeping. I'm exercising. I'm dancing again. I'm quitting the weekend job so I can actually live my life instead of just exist in it. Things are going better. The funk that I have been in is disappearing like a morning fog. Things are going to be ok! (That's a great feeling!) I've gotten some great advice from some friends and I'm ready to start putting that good advice into action.

I know that I haven't written in a while, but that will be changing too! And with my impending birthday, I'll be keeping you posted on how I'm dealing with turning 26. (Warning: Birthday's usually are horrible for me. I'm trying to break that cycle.)

Isn't this picture just wonderful?!

Thought I'd share it with you....

And for my LOST friends, here's Walt's kidnappers...look familiar? Can you say the Degroots?

Everyone have a good weekend and remember......

Do good things

2005-10-04T10:21:00.000-07:00

I'm in a weird mood....

I'm sort of depressed, I'm sort of angry, I'm sort of tired, basically - I'm just in a funk! My best friend is being a dumb a*%. And I've told him so. He said he appreciated my honesty, and that's when he loves me the most; when I'm brutally honest with him. But I'm worried about him and our friendship. I think that the girl that's been making him miserable is going to say "I'll stay with you, but you can't speak to or see her again, not as long as we're dating." (I think she'd say this because she's 18 and a child in more ways than age.) And I have this sinking feeling that he'll agree. (And I think that he'll agree because he's too chicken to change, to reach his full potential, and as sad as it is, I just can't pity him any more.) You aren't living your life if you're not living it to the fullest potential. Instead you're just existing. Why settle? You should never settle in life. You should reach and achieve all that you can (D*%N, I sound like a slogan for the military!). Otherwise, you'll never know true happiness. So I'm in this funk. I really hope the KDK can lift my mood tonight.......

Oh - Swing Dance lessons were fun, but I have forgotten so much! I'm going back next Monday night...

OH! Went to see the movie Serenity....and although I would recommend seeing the series first... the movie was AWESOME! I give it 2 thumbs up!!!! GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!

2005-09-30T16:37:00.000-07:00

One of my favorites movies........

Now take the quiz to see which character you would be in The Princess Bride...(just click on the above picture - post results in the comments)

I am Westley....

2005-09-27T06:13:00.000-07:00

SWING!

That's right! I'm going to start Swing Dancing again! It's is going to be awesome! Monday nights at the Wesley Foundation @ 7:00 the KSDA (Knoxville Swing Dance Association) teaches free - that's right - FREE Swing Dance lessons!

All Lessons Are FREE!
No Experience Is Necessary
No Partner Required
Everyone Is Invited!

(FYI: Please Note: There are NO free parking spots at the Wesley Foundation anymore. Please DO NOT park there you WILL be towed.)

For more info - click on "Knoxville Swing Dance Association".

2005-09-22T15:21:00.000-07:00

36 hours and counting.....

That's right...no cigarettes for 36 hours and counting...
I'm a little tense, but nothing like what I thought I'd be...
Just have to make it another 36 hours for the nicotine to be out of my body...the rest is just mental...(like I'm not a mental case already!).

So pray that I don't kill anyone and that the next 36 hours go by quickly!

Oh and in case no one's noticed, this is what's happened to gas prices...again!

PS - KNOX39722 -> Email me from this sight - go to my profile and send me an email... :)

One happy thought...

That's right...LOST is back for a new season and I couldn't be happier! It's the only show that I watch and I just love it! For the people who don't watch it, you are missing out on the BEST show on TV!

However, it is a shame that Boone won't be back this year except for flash backs...

But I still have Jack...

and Sawyer...

and Charlie and Aaron...

2005-09-15T08:25:00.000-07:00

Would you survive?

I found a site that questions whether or not you would survive a Zombie attack. I managed to score a 77% survival rate...See how you would do and post your survival rate in the comments...good luck!

Official SurvivorCongratulations! You scored 77%!
You scored higher than 38% on survivalpoints.

(click picture to take quiz)

2005-09-14T14:05:00.000-07:00

CHALLENGE!

Go to the below website and create your own South Park characters...Email them to me and I'll post the winner...Winner gets their first drink bought for them! Don't forget to name them!

South Park Create-a-Character

Here's one of mine....Evil Harry Potter

2005-09-14T07:03:00.000-07:00

Pat Robertson is at it again!!!

That's right, everyone's fun loving, compassionate, Jesus selling televangelist is up to his same old tricks. After he couldn't get the President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, assassinated, it looks like he's turned his attention back to those evil homosexuals...

Here's an appetizer, the title of the article... (click to read)

ROBERTSON BLAMES HURRICANE ON CHOICE OF ELLEN DEGENERES TO HOST EMMYS

This guy is just unbelievable!

2005-09-09T14:02:00.000-07:00

BEER GODDESS

That's right, I'm a Beer Goddess. I got my official shirt and presentation and picture....

Thank you to everyone I've served beer to for making this great achievement possible. And a special thanks to Saul and David for the honor and to Joy, friend and fellow Beer Goddess, for the presentation!

I'm staying with Pyrrah now and things are SO much better. We're looking for a house to rent. One with a fenced in yard for the girls. And let me tell you how much I love those dogs! They are awesome! (Pictures to come)

I'm of course working this weekend. And I've go no time to really add a lot today... So here's a happy thought...

That's right - I kicked Saul's ass! LOL!

2005-09-02T15:41:00.000-07:00

PRICELESS......

story taken from http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/lioncut.asp

My sister-in law is from Oklahoma and has a slight accent. She has cats and when she lived in the south she would take them to the groomers and have what is called a Line Cut. To her a line cut is when all of the fur hanging down below the cat's tummy is taken off (because it gets matted or snarled).

When she moved to Chicago with my brother, one of the cats fur got all tangled up during the move so she took it in for a line cut. She was quite surprised when she heard the price as it was twice as much as it was down south. She confirmed with the groomer that he understood what a line cut was and he said "yes, I know what a LION cut is." It seems her accent came out sounding like LION not LINE and this is how her cat was returned to her. She cried for a week . . . but not as much as the cat. It was November in Chicago and the cat needed all the fur it had.

Gas in car to go to groomers - $4.50
Cat car carrier - $32.99
Grooming fee - $80.00
Getting the look from one seriously pissed off cat - Priceless!

A hair less cat is just weird...

2005-09-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

101 Things Not To Say During Sex

1. But everybody looks funny naked!
2. You woke me up for that?
3. Did I mention the video camera?
4. Do you smell something burning?
5. (in a janitor's closet) And they say romance is dead...
6. Try breathing through your nose
7. A little rug burn ever hurt anyone!
8. Is that a Medic-Alert Pendant?
9. Sweetheart, did you lock the back door?
10. But whipped cream makes me break out
11. Person 1: This is your first time... right? Person 2: Yeah... today
12. (in the No Tell Motel) Hurry up! This room rents by the Hour!
13. Can you please pass me the remote control?
14. Do you accept Visa?
15. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
16. On second thought, let's turn off the lights.
17. And to think- I was really trying to pick up your friend!
18. So much for mouth-to-mouth.
19. (using body paint) Try not to leave any stains, okay?
20. Hope you're as good looking when I'm sober...
21. (holding a banana) It's just a little trick I learned at the zoo!
22. Do you get any premium movie channels?
23. Try not to smear my make-up, will ya!
24. (preparing to use peanut butter sexually) But I just steam-cleaned this couch!
25. Got any penicillin?
26. But I just brushed my teeth...
27. Smile, you're on Candid Camera!
28. I thought you had the keys to the handcuffs!
29. I want a baby!
30. So much for the fulfillment of sexual fantasies!
31. (in a menage a trois) Why am I doing all the work?
32. Maybe we should call Dr. Ruth...
33. Did you know the ceiling needs painting?
34. I think you have it on backwards
35. When is this supposed to feel good?
36. Put that blender back in the kitchen where it belongs!
37. You're good enough to do this for a living!
38. Is that blood on the headboard?
39. Did I remember to take my pill?
40. Are you sure I don't know you from somewhere?
41. I wish we got the Playboy channel...
42. That leak better be from the waterbed!
43. I told you it wouldn't work without batteries!
44. But my cat always sleeps on that pillow
45. Did I tell you my Aunt Martha died in this bed?
46. If you quit smoking you might have more endurance...
47. No, really... I do this part better myself!
48. It's nice being in bed with a woman I don't have to inflate!
49. This would be more fun with a few more people..
50. You're almost as good as my ex!
51. Do you know the definition of statutory rape?
52. Is that you I smell or is it your mattress stuffed with rotten potatoes?
53. You look younger than you feel
54. Perhaps you're just out of practice
55. You sweat more than a galloping stallion!
56. They're not cracker crumbs, it's just a rash
57. Now I know why he/she dumped you...
58. Does your husband own a sawed-off shotgun?
59. You give me reason to conclude that foreplay is overrated
60. What tampon?
61. Have you ever considered liposuction?
62. And to think, I didn't even have to buy you dinner!
63. What are you planning to make for breakfast?
64. I have a confession...
65. I was so horny tonight I would have taken a duck home!
66. Are those real or am I just behind the times?
67. Were you by any chance repressed as a child?
68. Is that a hanging sculpture?
69. You'll stil vote for me, won't you?
70. Did I mention my transsexual operation?
71. I really hate women who actually think sex means something!
72. Did you come yet, dear?
73. I'll tell you who I'm fanatasizing about if you tell me who you're fantasizing about...
74. A good plastic surgeon can take care of that in no time!
75. Does this count as a date?
76. Oprah Winfrey had a show about men like you!
77. Hic! I need another beer for this please
78. I think biting is romantic- don't you?
79. You can cook, too right?
80. When would you like to meet my parents?
81. Man: Maybe it would help if I thought about someone I really like... Woman: Yourself?
82. Have you seen "Fatal Attraction"?
83. Sorry about the name tags, I'm not very good with names
84. Don't mind me.. I always file my nails in bed
85. (in a phone booth) Do you mind if I make a few phone calls?
86. I hope I didn't forget to turn the gas oven off. Do you have a light?
87. Don't worry, my dog's really friendly for a Doberman.
88. Sorry but I don't do toes!
89. You could at least ACT like you're enjoying it!
90. Petroleum jelly or no petroleum jelly, I said NO!
91. Keep it down, my mother is a light sleeper...
92. I'll bet you didn't know I work for "The Enquirer"
93. So that's why they call you MR. Flash!
94. My old girlfriend used to do it a LOT longer!
95. Is this a sin too?
96. I've slept with more women than Wilt Chamberlain!
97. Hey, when is it going to be my friend's turn?
98. Long kisses clog my sinuses...
99. Please understand that I'm only doing this for a raise...
100. How long do you plan to be "almost there"?
101. You mean you're NOT my blind date?

2005-08-29T15:48:00.000-07:00

Tons of useless knowledge about me!

The Question Meme (stolen from Molly)

1. What is your first name? Misty
2. Were you named after anyone? Not my first name, but my middle name is my mom’s name.
3. Do you wish on stars? When I can remember to.
4. When did you last cry? Don’t remember. Not a lot of time to cry these days. Just suck it up and keep going.
5. Do you like your handwriting? Sure.
6. What is your favorite lunch meat? Turkey.
7. What is your most embarrassing CD? Probably the Footloose soundtrack. I’ve got this thing for collecting soundtracks.
8. If you were another person, would you be friends with you? I don’t see why not. But I’d make sure to stay on my good side.
9. Do you have a journal? Yes, but I just don’t write in it any more. Sad but true.
10. Do you use sarcasm a lot? No, Never.
11. What are your nicknames? Punk – My Dad, Misty-Bear – Gid, Sissy – Becca, Sis – Mom, Pudge – High School Name, Sassy Ass - Jimmy, Nice Rack - Barley's
12. Would you bungee jump? Absolutely!
13. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Not usually. Too tired to fight with untying.
14. Do you think you are strong? Mentally – yes. Emotionally – yes. Physically – not what I used to be.
15. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? None – I worked in an ice cream parlor when I was 16. Can’t stand the stuff now.
16. Shoe size? 7 – 7 1/2
17. Red or pink? Red – I can’t stand pink!
18. What is your least favorite thing about yourself? My temper. But I’m getting better about not loosing my head.
19. Who do you miss most? Gid.
20. What color pants and shoes are you wearing? Black!
21. What are you listening to right now? The horrible work radio station – can you say easy listening? AAAAHHHHHHH!
22. Last thing you ate? Ritz Crackers.
23. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Green or Cornflower blue.
24. What is the weather like right now? Warm and overcast b/c Hurricane Katrina is about to send storms our way.
25. Last person you talked to on the phone? My boss.
26. The first thing you notice about the opposite sex? How they carry themselves. And eyes.
27. Where did you find this meme? http://mollymoocow.blogspot.com/
28. Favorite drink? Mtn Dew
29. Favorite sport? I get hurt playing sports. So I stick to dance or yoga. However, I LOVE BASEBALL! GO RED SOX!!!!
30. Hair color? Reddish brown
31. Eye color? Blue w/ a ring of dark blue on the outside.
32. Do you wear contacts? Yes, but they’re colorless.
33. Favorite food? Steak.
34. Last movie I watched? The Brothers Grimm. It was good! I love fairy tales.
35. Favorite day of the year? 10-31 – Halloween and my best friends B-day.
36. Scary Movies or Happy Endings? Both: As long as the scary movies don’t have any creepy children in them. Happy endings sometimes depress me because they are so unrealistic.
37. Summer or Winter? Spring.
38. Hugs or kisses? Hugs – for all Kisses – for the elite – nothing like a good long slow kiss to make you melt!
39. What is your favorite dessert? Steak.
40. What are you reading? Love’s Executioner.
41. What's on your mousepad? Nothing.
42. What did you watch last night on TV? Family Guy and American Dad.
43. Favorite smells? Camp fires, leaves in the fall, my mom’s cooking, babies, lemon, oranges, freshly picked strawberries still warm from the sun, pumpkin pie, men, success
44. Favorite sounds? laughter, a person’s heartbeat when you lay your head on their chest, an alto sax, silence
45. Rolling Stones or The Beatles? Can’t choose, both too important to music and drug research.
46. What's the furthest you've been from home? over 2200 miles away
47. Do you have a special talent? Complaining. Operating on no sleep. Working with a hang over. Being bitter.
48. What is your ringtone? Blues, but it’s usually on vibrate.

2005-08-29T09:45:00.000-07:00

Movie Review: The Brothers Grimm

This weekend was eventful and yet not. I went to the opening of the Grad Student Gallery Friday night and had a lovely dinner at Sunspot afterwards. Then I worked Saturday. Pictures will be posted shortly from that adventure. (Thank you Jimmy and Jason for my roses!) And after sleeping late on Sunday, I got up and went to see The Brothers Grimm with Eric. All in all a good flick! Here's my review....

For those who enjoy fairy tales, this movie is for you. It speaks to the child in all of us that still wants to believe in magic, mystery, and love. It brings in everything from Little Red Riding Hood to Snow White. There are evil queens, curses, haunted forests, even a crazy dictator. There's not a lot of gore or violence. No nudity or foul language. It's just a good movie to escape into. And that is a nice change. The story is good, the comedy is there and the brothers are irresistible! The only fault that I found was in the ending. The fairy tales are supposed to have the underdog winning out and while that happens on the whole, isn't it always the outcast who is supposed to get the girl? That way we all learn a moral lesson about vanity. "It's inner beauty that counts", blah, blah, blah... Well this movie drops that idea all together and just ends. That was my only issue with the film. Otherwise, I recommend it for an afternoon escape or a quiet little date.

As for the rest of my weekend, I'm feeling a little bit better, but I'm still coughing a lot and my voice is awful when it's not gone completely.

I'd like to take this moment to congratulate Saul on capturing a picture of someone with the plague.

And as for my Sunday ritual of meeting Kyle at Barley's, well, all I can say is that you are such trouble Kyle! But I still love you! And I'm going to miss you like crazy! And thank you for the compliment Friday. It's nice to hear that I look like a lady every now and again. :0)

Jason: Have a wonderful day and don't work too much! And for the love of God - don’t get hurt! Hug Jade for me!

Jimmy: Be good...or some reasonable facsimile to good... (you are positively incorrigible)

Saul: Tomorrow night...I think you owe me a drink - check your comments

Hope everyone has a fabulous day!

Later - M

One Last Happy Thought...

Christopher Walken dancing....How can you not smile?

2005-08-26T10:45:00.000-07:00

TOO FUNNY TO PASS UP...

How scary is that? Just couldn't resist scaring the rest of you!

:o) M

2005-08-25T12:29:00.000-07:00

I was floored......

Pat Robertson: Televangelist (700 Club), founder of the Christian Coalition of America, and former presidential candidate

Imagine my surprise when I'm watching Good Morning America this morning (Yes, I am up that early everyday!) and here a report about Pat Robertson (the televangelist, founder of the Christian Coalition of America and a former presidential candidate) and an assassination request. This "godly" man had the nerve to call for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Granted, Chavez is not one of the US's biggest fans, but Robertson went against the very base practices of Christianity. Anyone remember that whole "Thou shall not commit murder" commandment? How can he expect to create a "Christian" world when the foundations are built on fundamentally non-Christian acts? And imagine what would happen if this guy were to get into the White House?!

Irvin Yalom, a doctor of psychotherapy, describes a similar situation in one of his case studies. A man with terminal cancer declares that he would commit rape if it were legal. Yalom asks the patient where his 17-year old daughter would fit into the world of legalized rape. The patient understands his error. Yalom states "You can't be outside your own law - that's at the base of every ethical system". The same is true for Robertson; he's to the point of feeling that his is outside his own structure of justice. So when will the Christian community call him on such a comment and stop covering for his errors in judgment?

In other news...yes, I'm still sick...I have the Black Death and will be seeing the end of my days shortly (or at least I pray that I will because this bites!). So more NyQuil and more tissues and Chicken Noodle soup and OJ are in my future.... (Saul - I can't believe you posted that picture of me when I'm battling the Bubonic Plague!)

And I came across a blog that humored me, check it out if you've got some time to kill.... http://euroboy.blogspot.com

2005-08-23T14:13:00.000-07:00

This Bites!

I'm sick. Or I'm having a really bad allergy attack. I'm not sure which, but I know that it bites! I feel effin' awful! I just want to sleep!

I'm whiny and I want my bed....

And I want to stop blowing my nose every two seconds and sneezing every other moment...

And living off of cough drops and hot tea...

And of course NyQuil....

Being sick sucks!

Ok, I've whined enough...for now...I'm sorry that I'm probably not going to make it to your B-Day party Phil...but I hope you have a wonderful birthday! And stay away from my crack machine Sylvia!

Sorry to miss the Tuesday night ritual Saul and Joy...Oh and by the way - my camera came in yesterday.

Have a great week everyone and if anyone wants to bring me chicken soup, just call... (wink, wink, nudge, nudge)

Later...M

PS - Hi Jason - hope your having a better day that Saturday and that there have been no more accidents...I'll see you this Saturday...oh, and hug the muchkin for me...

2005-08-16T12:56:00.000-07:00

I BOUGHT A DIGITAL CAMERA!!!!!

I'm so excited! I bought it on ebay for like nothing and it'll be here in about a week! I'm going to go insane
taking pictures of EVERYTHING!!! YEAH!

My new toy!

Ok - short but sweet today! And sorry Saul, but you'll still have to bring your camera around because it's just too wonderful for words!

Later days...

2005-08-15T15:04:00.000-07:00

Monday's bite!

I need sleep! I never get sleep on the weekends and when Monday comes around, I'm more tired that I was the Friday before....it's a neverending cycle....shoot me!

I attended my first meeting for the Board of Directors for the Scottish Highland Games yesterday and it's definitely going to make this year an interesting one! The discussions get quite heated and quite colorful! And to beat it all - this woman almost got assigned my job! I will be head of the Kids Kastle! Just because I'm young doesn't mean that I'm a moron! But then we all had some Scotch and adjourned the meeting for food and we won't meet again for a month so people should be calmer then...

And it turns out I may be Scottish and Irish - I know, not a big shot, but apparently people with my surname live in England, Scotland, and Australia...so I'm kind of excited about completing my genealogy.
I am such a geek!

Good news - Saul's back in town! Yeah!

Well, I'm counting my day down, minute by minute, praying for 5:15. So I guess I'll work on researching my ancestry some more. (Big geek - research for fun!)

Hope you are all having a good day and I'll see you at Barley's for the birthday parties tomorrow...

2005-08-12T16:24:00.000-07:00

BAD DAY!!!!!
I'm having a terrible day....I really am! It started with allergies, then having to thaw a dead rat to feed the boa, then driving off in the wrong shoes for work, being late, getting yelled at, crying at work...I'm just over it! This day bites and I just want it to end! I want an beer and my bed! Speaking of I want....
I'm reading this book of psychotherapy and it's been interesting to say the least. One thing that really struck me as notable, you'll have to try this one yourself, is pair up with someone and ask them "What do you want?" over and over agian. People will eventually break down and tell you want they really want in life and you may be surprised at the results...

Which brings me to question myself..."What do I want?" Well, that's just too complicated to go into.

I hope everyone else is having a better day than I am....sorry not pictures this time...

PS: "Hi Josiah!"

Just me.....

2005-08-10T03:47:00.000-07:00

So...I've finally joined the rest of my friends and created my own blog...I think they got sick of me posting on their's like crazy. (Sorry Saul! I'll post my pics here instead of taking up room on your blog...) These will be the insane rantings of my mind...hope you enjoy!

Me in KnoxVegas (thanks Rick)

I have a lot of pet peeves, but something that really has been bothering me lately is the fact that people have lost ALL modesty. Now, I know there are many of you telling me "Hello, pot, kettle, black", but I don't mean just like dressing conservatively or not swearing loudly. I work in Gatlinburg on the weekends (yes, job #2) in a restaurant/bar. Every night they have karaoke - Saul, I know you pain! - and last Saturday an eight year old boy gets up and sings "Baby got Back" and "Ice, Ice Baby". Now this was extremely humerous, don't misunderstand that...what bothered me were the women dancing like strippers in front of this kid! Have some composure people! The next thing that really struck me as outlandish was an instance of people having sex in a public place...while others were present! Dear god! At least find a closet or bathroom - or better yet - Go Home! PS: Don't play pool on the 2nd pool table (from the front) at Barley's...
Well, I feel better. Since I'm short on pics while Saul is out of town and Bry won't burn my pics on a disc for me...I've decided to attatch some from a party I went to. Theme: Alice in Wonderland. Character: Alice (and the White Rabbit)

Me

Somethings you just shouldn't ask about....like a ghetto white rabbit....

Truth in advertising.

I'm so vain....

"Off with her head!" - Queen of Hearts
"Oh my!" - Alice

Me and the Two of Broken Hearts

Well, there were some of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland...the really wonder is how I got up and went to work the next day!

Anyway - until next time....