noticed on the way.....

I'm ready to move!

2004-05-02T00:14:00.000-06:00

Okay.. it's official. I'm all set up at my new site CasaCadenas.com so there will be no more posts to this one. Update your bookmarks and come visit me at http://www.casacadenas.com. I've just posted something great. You don't want to miss it! Once again, you can now find me at: CasaCadenas.com ~Beth

Unconcious Mutterings

2004-05-01T22:57:00.000-06:00

Week 64 I say ... and you think ... ? Sexy::Sensual Clique::snobby Pledge::frat boy Carbs::addictive Dream Job::freedom Sweeps::stakes Soundtrack::album Hero::Dustin Hoffman Shave::cream Christina::Applegate

DVR is very cool!

2004-04-28T18:19:00.000-06:00

I love my new DVR. For those of you who don't know, DVR is Digital Video Recorder. Think TiVo. Comcast cable is now offering a DVR for just $9.95 per month. It's a sweet deal! :) All we had to do was exchange our old, regular digital box for the new DVR one. Unlike TiVo, I didn't have to actually purchase the recorder. A savings of at least $150. So, now it's all hooked up. It's got

Tuesday Twosome

2004-04-27T08:05:00.000-06:00

Sleep: 1. Side of the bed: Left or Right? Left, most of the time. I'm pretty flexible on this and will usually take the side closest to the bathroom! :D 2. Sleep with or without covers? With. I like being able to snuggle down under the covers at night. The only time I might do without is when it's really, really hot. Even then, I usually have at least a sheet over me. 3. Sleep with or

TiVo? Well, sort of...

2004-04-26T10:20:00.000-06:00

Richard just went to exchange our cable box. Comcast is now offering a DVR. It's only $9.95 per month added to the cable bill, which is the same price that TiVo charges each month. The difference is, we don't have to buy the box. [Now that my prescriptions are finally covered, we should be able to afford this little luxury item. Hell, we're saving $200/month on just one prescription! Ten bucks

eejitous defined

2004-04-25T19:06:00.000-06:00

Mary was kind enough to actually find the definition of eejitous for me. You'll never believe it, but she searched the web to find it! And I was limiting myself to dictionaries. Guess I'm not that bright after all. Thanks, Mary! You're the best! Oh... you want to know what it means? Well... Okay... One entry found for eejitous. Main Entry: eejitous Pronunciation: 'e-jE-tOs Function:

Unconscious Mutterings

2004-04-25T01:56:00.000-06:00

Week 64 I say ... and you think ... ? Elastic :: Bands Intervention :: drugs Risk :: game Junk food :: Evil! Arrogance :: People who are chronically late Responsibility :: kids X :: Men Marshall :: Fields Kill :: Bill Brother :: Sister Junk food is only evil because I can't have it anymore! And to me the epitome of arrogance is when someone keeps you waiting. Especially true of doctors who

Here's' an odd little quiz

2004-04-23T21:15:00.000-06:00

I'm an irredeemably eejitous, liberal, tight as fuck, relatively well adjusted human being!See how compatible you are with me!Brought to you by Rum and Monkey Does anybody know what "eejitous" means? I can't seem to find it in any dictionary. Here's a fun little flash for you to check out. Everybody's like "shit, shit! WTF?" It's The End of the World (as we know it).

Recent Headlines

2004-04-22T19:34:00.000-06:00

Recent Interesting (or just plain stupid) Headlines: Penis Explodes During Sex - "I don't know what this couple were playing at, but there must have been tremendous pressure inside the penis to make this happen." Wow... That's gotta scare the hell outta ya. What on earth do you suppose caused that to happen? The Gay Rapper - OutKast's Andre 3000 summed up the mood of most rappers when he said:

Tuesday Twosome

2004-04-20T14:11:00.000-06:00

Would you rather... 1. Win the lottery or have a guarantee that your family would be together forever? My family will be together forever anway. We love each other, ya know! So, by default, I guess I'll have to take the lottery winnings. 2. Have a makeover for yourself or for a dear friend? Too easy. For a friend. I don't need a makeover for many reasons. I'm not all that hung up on

Happy Birthday Sara

2004-04-20T04:37:00.000-06:00

My Dearest Sara, You are my first born. My only daughter and the light of my life. I have never for a single moment regretted having you. Your father I both learned how to love by loving you. As the first grandaughter, you were always everyone's favorite. Your intelligence and sense of responsibility still astound me. The drive that you have and your willingness to work for whatever you're

0tv.com - Guess My Name

2004-04-19T10:57:00.000-06:00

Are you the type of person that can look at someone and just know what their name is? Do you think people look like their names? Want to waste a few minutes? Need something to do everyday? Check out this quick game. 0tv.com - Guess My Name I usually get it on the first or second try, but sometimes it totally throws me off. How about you?

It's so early

2004-04-19T09:15:00.000-06:00

For some unknown reason I woke up at 5:30 this morning. What's worse, I actually got out of bed. I had intended to start working on the logos I need for my new sites. It's now almost 9:30 and I haven't even started. I read my mail, checked in with Bloglines, looked at some new web templates, browsed around for graphics, read the mail that came in while I was futzing around, noticed new

Who could resist this one?

2004-04-17T23:45:00.000-06:00

What Is Your Battle Cry?Hark! Who is that, running over the freeway! It is Beth, hands clutching a vorpal blade! She howls ominously:"I'm going to fuck you into the danger zone, and throw you out the window!!"Find out!Enter username: Are you a girl, or a guy ?created by beatings : powered by monkeys

Unconscious Mutterings

2004-04-17T22:55:00.000-06:00

Virginia:: Woolf Soft:: Fluffy Carol:: Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice Vanity:: Plate Feminist:: Gloria Steinem Alias:: Criminal Coward:: Cowardly Lion Beer:: Yuck! Tastes like panther piss. Chance:: Luck Honest:: Truth Okay, so those were my first thoughts on each word. Looking at them now, I can come up with bunches more. But the whole idea of the game is to put the first thing that pops into

What do you mean jail? I just put on the wrong pants.

2004-04-17T16:56:00.000-06:00

ABC13.com: Wrong pair of pants lands suspect with more charges I guess he was screwed no matter what he did. It seems that police in Nashville got a freebie with this guy. Kendrick Gibson was arrested on Thursday after not surrendering on a misdemeanor charge for driving with a suspended license. I guess Mr. Gibson just wasn't having a good day. Authorities went to Gibson's residence to

busy little bee

2004-04-16T11:13:00.000-06:00

I finally got around to registering a new domain and found a great deal on hosting. Less than $60/year for 600MB storage with 20GB transfer and the ability to host five domains. Add in the subdomains, pop email, easy to use control panel and Fantistico Deluxe and you've got a deal that's hard to beat! So, I'm going to be busy for a while playing with all the new tools I have and getting some

Earworms

2004-04-14T17:03:00.000-06:00

You know how you get a song stuck in your head and it just won't leave? Those are called earworms and I've got one. It's not even the whole song. Just a little snippet of it swirling around in my head, over and over. I think I'm going to lose my mind! I've decided that the only effective way to rid yourself of an earworm is to give it someone else. Guess what? I'm giving it to you. I hope you

Okay.. I have another one for you

2004-04-13T15:01:00.000-06:00

The tobacco template that I was trying out wasn't a big hit with anyone, myself included. So.. that one has come down and a summer theme is up in it's place. I have a feeling it's going to be a while before i change this site, but at least I'm getting in some HTML practice! In other news... Using this site you can generate a map showing the states you've visited. There are also maps for

Stop Straightness Now! LOL

2004-04-13T12:03:00.000-06:00

This just cracked me up. The author twists a basic right-wing thought process around and comes out with this brilliant satire! On The Flip Side... Richard Williams*, a former straight man, who is now involved in a long-term homosexual relationship, is speaking out against his former lifestyle. "It just didn't feel natural to me." He says. With the recent focus on gay rights, Mr. Williams felt

Tuesday Twosome

2004-04-13T07:33:00.000-06:00

Taxes: 1. "Eek, I owe" or "Show me the money!" Show me the money! Although now that the kids are gone, it's not nearly as much as it used to be. I need more deductions! 2. "Finished already" or "It isn't the 15th yet, so why rush?!" You're kidding, right? I got a refund. Mine were filed back in February, and my refund was in the bank less than two weeks later. Gotta love direct deposit! Really

I so need this!

2004-04-12T14:57:00.000-06:00

I don't know what purpose a light-up bra serves, but I simply must have one! I haven't the faintest idea where I would wear it, but still, I must have it! They're so practical. So affordable. So well made. So comfortable. So easy to care for. Just look at what the site has to say: Our custom electronics are compact and well-suited to being hidden in small or tight-fitting garments, such as

Please take a look at this....

2004-04-12T09:33:00.000-06:00

I've been playing with different looks for this blog, but I just can't decide which one to go with! So, I'm asking for your help. After all, you're the ones that get to stare at this page while you read. Anyway, I've set up a testing site here. Take a look and let me know if you prefer this look, (the red one with Mr. Death) or this look (let's call it tobacco). The one that isn't popular will

oh my goodness!

2004-04-12T08:50:00.000-06:00

While blogsurfing this morning I came upon another one of those silly quizes. This one was pretty amusing, so here goes: Take the Affliction Test Today!A Rum and Monkey disease. Thank you Bonnie for sharing!

Happy Birthday Duck, I love you.

2004-04-12T02:52:00.000-06:00

My Darling Eric, I need you to know how much I love you. You were always my little Ducky. The child I had on my own. You were mine and mine alone. You were my world. I'm so proud of the man you've become. You are sensitive, caring, intelligent, in short, everything I hoped you would be. Always everyone's favorite child, you were quick to give a hug whenever you felt one was needed. How often

sometimes relationships suck

2004-04-11T21:50:00.000-06:00

My ex-husband called me today. Recently his girlfriend broke up with him, shortly after they became engaged, and it's really tearing him apart. Now, maybe I'm biased, cause I really like my ex, but this woman sounds like a cunt to me. They had been dating for about three years. They seemed to be doing well, never fought, active in the local chapter of an organization they belong to, took trips

It's Easter....

2004-04-11T15:16:00.000-06:00

... and Passover... and Spring. So, Happy Holiday to all for whatever you're celebrating these days. I realize I'm a bit late for Ostara, but hey, at least I remembered to mention it eventually. I have all kinds of thoughts swirling around in my head, and I'm sure eventually I'll get them formed into some sort of order so I can get them down on paper... er, online... for perusal and feedback.

Unconscious Mutterings

2004-04-10T23:47:00.000-06:00

A fun game of word association. Boxing:: Gloves Lewis:: and Clark Bodyguard:: Security Burnout:: or Fade Away Cruising:: the strip Easter:: Sunday AA:: David Research:: grant Redemption:: Sin Snickers:: satisfies

It was February...

2004-04-10T23:38:00.000-06:00

... just another boring night. I was at the local dive bar hanging out with friends, drinking too much Jack, not doing anything in particular. I sat at the tall table and listened to the band, chatted a bit, laughed a lot. I excused myself to go to the ladies, and when I came back there was a man in my seat. He was kinda cute. Tall and lean, with a great smile. I wondered why I hadn't met him

My Bloginality is ISTP!!!

2004-04-09T23:49:00.000-06:00

How funny is it that I stumbled upon this little quiz today? The very day I change the format of two of my three sites, and seriously considered changing the third. So, according to this quizlet, I am an ISTP. Here's the scoop: As an ISTP, you are Intraverted, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving. This makes your primary focus on Introverted Thinking with Extraverted Sensing This is defined as a SP

diet schmiet

2004-04-09T20:25:00.000-06:00

As I mentioned earlier, I've been doing this low-carb thing on my doctors advice. Protein Power is the diet of choice. The last time I did this the weight just fell off me. This time, it's a bit more difficult. Of course, this would be easier if I had a bit more support on the home front. My husband does all the shopping and cooking for the family. He still makes potatoes and rice and

I'm trying some new things...

2004-04-09T13:12:00.000-06:00

... over the next few days. Well, probably more than that. I'm trying some new looks for the blog. I'm looking for something somewhat original, without having to do any actual work on my own. So, I'll be running through some different templates looking for something that seems right. If you see one you love - or hate - drop a comment or an email and let me know. In the end, of course, it will

Outback does it again

2004-04-08T14:34:00.000-06:00

I love the Outback Steakhouse. You can get a decent steak at a good price served by some of the friendliest people in town. All right.. I know it's a chain, but as chains go, it's a good one! This is the third time ? Note:(hideOutback also sent food for the troops in June/2002 and January/2003add popup notes to your page | daily humor, jokes and funny

Boy Toys or Girl Toys?

2004-04-08T11:47:00.000-06:00

When my kids were little, they were pretty much permitted to play with whatever toys they wanted. My daughter was quite a tomboy and played with trucks and tools as well as the typical girl toys like dolls. Nobody cared that Sara was interested in trucks and digging in the dirt. After all, girls can grow up to do anything, be anything, they desire. We should encourage them to break out of

abortion on tv?

2004-04-07T18:26:00.000-06:00

Apparently Channel 4 in Britian will be showing a documentary about abortion. Included in this will be an actual abortion done at 4 weeks, as well as fetuses aborted at 10 and 21 weeks. Of course, we'll never see anything like this here in America. We are far too prudish and sensitive as a whole. Maybe it would be good for us to watch something like this. It would certainly give us all something

So I got a little bored....

2004-04-06T23:37:00.000-06:00

... leave me alone with my computer and nothing to do and just look what happens. I made some buttons for those of you looking for something a little more exciting than a text link. Just look in the right hand column, below the blog links and you'll find them. If you want to use one to link to me, just grab a button, save it on your own server and link back to http://www.cadenas.blogspot.com.

Todays Tuesday Twosome

2004-04-06T12:23:00.000-06:00

1. What are the last two movies you saw? Something's Gotta Give and The House of Sand and Fog 2. What are the last two TV shows you saw? American Chopper and Family Business 3. What are the last two items you purchased? Feather alternative mattress topper ? mattress topper(hide)Easily the best $50 I ever spent. This has made my bed so comfortable I

Darkroom memories

2004-04-05T16:20:00.000-06:00

When I was a kid we had a darkroom in the basement. I loved watching photos develop. It amazed me. My dad would hand me the tongs and let me swish the paper in the tray. An image would appear. Faint, at first, growing more distinct as I immersed the paper in the solution. I was a magician, and the photographs were my trick. I would move them from the developer, to a bath, to the fixer... down the

I'm a yearner... How about you?

2004-04-04T23:46:00.000-06:00

What position do you normally fall asleep in? According to Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, your body position while you sleep can offer clues about your personality. Of the six positions studied, I come back as a Yearner. (I checked with my hubby to be sure I picked the right one.) This means I have an "open nature, but can be suspicious,

What is up with Texas?

2004-04-04T11:41:00.000-06:00

CNN.com - Texas prisons bar sexually explicit mail - Apr 4, 2004 It seems that Texas prisons are now banning sexually explicit mail to their prisoners. I wonder who defines sexually explicit. If a wife writes to her husband and says "I can't wait till you get out and we can fuck like bunnies again." Is that sexually explicit? How about, "I dreamed you gave me a blow job last night." Does that

Can't we all just, like, read Plain English?

2004-04-04T00:04:00.000-07:00

The Plain English Campaign is a group that's fighting for public information to be written in plain English. With over 6,000 registered supporters in 70 countries they want the paperwork we deal with on a regular basis to be written in a language that most people will understand in a single reading. Sounds like a good idea to me. This quote was taken from a press release dated 23 March 2004.

We've had a change in the weather.

2004-04-03T21:32:00.000-07:00

It's been spring-like for weeks. Warm and sunny with temperatures in the 80s. I totally enjoyed it. Last night it all went to shit. About 2:00 this morning I was awakened by a deafening clap of thunder. The entire house shook and I was sure we had been struck. A second later I was joined in bed by my dog Phredd. He wasn't frightened, of course, because he's a big dog and knows no fear. He was

Happy Birthday Caleb, I love you

2004-04-03T00:36:00.000-07:00

Today my baby is 17. Happy Birthday Caleb. I hope your every wish and dream comes true. Here is the letter I wrote for you. My Dear Caleb, It's important that you know how much you mean to me, and how much I love you. You are my baby, the light in my world. You came into the world small (well, maybe not small - at 9 lbs. 11 oz. you were the largest baby in the nursery), blue and silent. When

Instant Messaging for everyone

2004-04-02T10:36:00.000-07:00

Okay... this made me giggle like an idiot. I don't know why. I also found a cool little IM program. Do any of you use AIM, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger or ICQ? How about a combination of them? I have 2 (or is it 3?) names on AIM, one on Yahoo and one of MSN. By using Easy Message I have one small program that I can log into with all my messaging accounts! Here's some info from the page: a

April Foolishness

2004-04-01T14:25:00.000-07:00

Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father during a family dispute, April 1st, 1984, one day short of his 45th birthday. Why do I know this little tid-bit? Beats me. I have a knack for remembering useless facts and trivia. Nothing anyone would ever really care to know. Want to know where the largest natural wood roller skating rink is? Boght Corners, NY. Guptill's is where I used to skate as

wonderful warm fuzzies

2004-03-31T17:54:00.000-07:00

I got warm fuzzies today. I answered the phone and had the following conversation: Me: Hello Young Lady: Is Eric there? Me: No, he's out with his friend Clint. Can I take a message? YL: Is this his mom? Me: Yes YL: He loves you so much. We talk all the time and he's always saying, 'I love my mom.'" Awwww.. how sweet is that? My kid not only loves me, but he tells his friends that he loves me.

chemo crap.. yes or no?

2004-03-30T20:40:00.000-07:00

I went in for my chemo today and my PICC line refused to work. We haven't been able to draw from it for a couple of months now, but it always infused "slicker than snot" to quote one of my nurses. Today it wouldn't infuse either. I've had it for over a year and that's a pretty long time for a catheter. My arm around the insertion point was a little red and puffy, so we pulled the line out.

Tuesday Twosome

2004-03-30T09:49:00.000-07:00

This week's Tuesday Twosome: Driving: 1. Rain or Snow? Rain 2. Music from the radio or compact disc? Depends on my mood and where I am. 3. Yellow light: "slow down" or "go faster" ? How far am I from the light? 4. Freeway or feeder road? Freeway. Unless it's backed up. 5. Road Rage: "what's that?" or "Heck yeah, and you better not get in my way!" Well, not rage exactly, but I do talk at

Aaaarrrrgghhh!

2004-03-29T13:03:00.000-07:00

Bureaucracy and red tape. Why does it fuck with me? According to the Social Security Administration I became disabled August 1, 2002. Even though I stopped working in October 2001, I wasn't diagnosed until I was hospitalized in August, so that's the date the government has decided to use. Sometime around April I finally got approved for Medicaid along with my SSI. Between August and April I had

100 things you don't care about...

2004-03-28T20:45:00.000-07:00

Okay. Everyone has one, so here's mine. 100 Things About Me I...am a Scorpio am married to my third husband have three great kids am still friends with my ex-husbands am an ordained minister am a pagan have my desk in the middle of the house so I don't miss anything am a dog person (I have two) buy way too much stuff from The Pyramid Collection also buy tons of stuff from 10001173&type=4&subid=

He really was an asshole

2004-03-28T09:48:00.000-07:00

Gerry wasn't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. He wasn't good looking, he didn't have a great sense of humor. Truth be told, he was quite an asshole. He was my best friend for almost 30 years. I met Gerry when I was about 10 years old. He was older than me by a couple of years. He came from one of those families where the kids grew up and moved in next door to their parents. He had about

Any Soldier needs your help

2004-03-27T12:54:00.000-07:00

I found an interesting site today. I was wandering around Backwash checking out some of the links people had submitted and came across the AnySoldier website. It's a great site and I encourage everyone to give what they can. Donate money, put together a care package, if you're broke - just send a letter. Let those kids know that you support them and the sacrifices they make. Let them know you

I Like Mike!

2004-03-26T11:36:00.000-07:00

We all agree that Bush can't be returned to the White House. Well, except for some of those ultra-right-wing-conservative-christian types, but who pays attention to them anyway? Bush was actually here in Albuquerque this morning telling us how much better the economy is and assuring us that things are getting better. Apparently unemployment in New Mexico is down 0.3% from a year ago! Wow! 0.3%!

2004-03-25T18:42:00.000-07:00

I am a Scorpio. (Also known as "Scorpion") My Horroscope starts like this: " Scorpios are highly dangerous, even at a distance. They cheat and lie, live for intrigue, and take pleasure in destroying. " (Read more | Find yours)

It's a urinal, it's a mouth, it's a sculpture..

2004-03-25T10:53:00.000-07:00

Take a look at this picture. It's a urinal. Do you find it offensive? Apparently some people do. VirginAtlantic had planned on installing the Kisses Urinal in their JFK clubhouse. Well, not in the clubhouse, but in the male toilets there. Some people got so upset by this, NOW for example, that they backed down. You can read the story here. I think it's ridiculous. I find the urinal amusing.

Do you believe in ghosts?

2004-03-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

I was stumbling around the web yesterday and I came across this site. Now, I believe in ghosts. I've even lived in a haunted house, but something about this just doesn't ring true for me. I'd love to know what you think. As for my experience with ghosts, it was a house in Schenectady, NY that was haunted. It was the mid-80s and my then-husband and I lived with my son, who was no more than 3 or 4

Tuesday Twosome

2004-03-23T10:41:00.000-07:00

I almost forgot! The Tuesday Twosome: Quick and straight to the point: 1. "pop" or "soda"? soda 2. chocolate or vanilla? chocolate (of course!) 3. potato or rice? potato 4. coffee or tea? tea 5. cell phone or email? email

A morning glory?

2004-03-23T09:53:00.000-07:00

what's your inner flower? [c] sugardew Right... this is so me. I've never been what you would call a morning person. My friend Jenny used to spring out of bed in the morning chirping like a damn bird. That was the one thing I hated about visiting her. Well, that and the fact that she actually likes country music. Blech! But still, I love her. We've been friends forever. Polar opposites.

It's almost April.

2004-03-22T09:27:00.000-07:00

April is a busy month for my family. All three of my kids have birthdays. Sara will be 25, Eric will be 20 and Caleb, 17. They were all due on April first (Suprise! April Fools!) but fortunately, none of them came on time. Caleb was closest, he arrived on the third, Eric on the twelfth and Sara on the twentieth. Apparently, I can only successfully mate once a year. Stop counting, July is my hot

Age and Your Virginity

2004-03-20T19:31:00.000-07:00

How old were you when you lost your virginity? I was 13. This apparently makes me quite a slut among my peers. Most of them were 16, 17 or older. I can't say I intended to lose my purity at such an early age. It wasn't planned or anything. Here's what happened. I was at the county fair. A group of us were there every day to show ponies and what have you. I had gone to get fried dough for

Who's donating to whom?

2004-03-19T20:36:00.000-07:00

Check out this link: Neighbor Search. It will allow you to find out what candidate your friends and neighbors are supporting. Just type in your address, hit search, and the political contributions of your neighbors will appear on your screen. You can also search by name if you want to find who a specific person supports. Henry Kissinger has donated a total of $3,000 to Bush. My neighbors are

A pagan response...

2004-03-18T18:31:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I'll admit I stole this from someone else. It's just too good not to share! So, I'm standing at a bus stop and they pull up. A car load of well meaning, bible thumping nut cases that are just frantic! The middle aged professionally dressed woman rushes forward...she takes my arm and with trembling voice, she asks, "Have you found Jesus?" Her eyes plead with an urgency that is out of

A chat with Carlos

2004-03-18T15:03:00.000-07:00

I did call Carlos yesterday and we had a nice chat. It was good to catch up with him, although his life hasn't changed much since the last time we spoke. He's still looking for the perfect woman. Well, let me clarify that. He's looking for the perfect woman for him. This would be a woman who's willing to do anything in the bedroom (and I do mean anything) while still being the sweet innocent

A message from Jay

2004-03-17T21:11:00.000-07:00

I was just reading JPDogma and his post for today is a bit scary. Jay's an intelligent man. Today he was talking about Nostradamus and revelations. He was talking about the start of WW3. He was talking about George W. Bush. I think maybe I should pay more attention. I don't think I'm as frightened as I should be. Here's a small sample from today's entry: This scares the shit out of me.

Well, Happy St. Patrick's Day.

2004-03-17T14:50:00.000-07:00

I'm half Irish, so I suppose I should be out somewhere drinking green beer and celebrating the removal of the snakes from Ireland. I'm not. I'm sitting here wondering how it is that I've lost track of some great friends. As I mentioned earlier, I found some blogs from some former co-workers and through them actually got in touch with one of them. He suggested that I should call another friend

Gay Marriage... Yes or No?

2004-03-14T23:10:00.000-07:00

I received this in an email today and it's just too good not to share. I'm not certain the original sender recognized it as satire, but I found it amusing. Here goes: 12 Reasons why Gay marriage should not be allowed. 1. Homosexuality is not natural, much like eyeglasses, polyester, and birth control. 2. Heterosexual marriages are valid because they produce children. Infertile couples

2004-03-14T20:58:00.000-07:00

Just a short note tonight. I was going through some of the blogs I read on a semi-regular basis so I could link to them from here. In the process I stumbled upon a blog by a former co-worker. This led to another and yet another. I ended up spending hours reading and getting caught up with them. I've linked to them all over there on the right. Spend some time with these blogs. I'm quite sure

One more for the list

2004-03-13T09:05:00.000-07:00

Well, the results are in. I have diabetes. As the doctor said, this is just one more thing to add to my list. The worst part is, the Prednisone that I take for my Polymyositis is what causes diabetes. Another of the lovely side-effects of steroids that nobody bothers to tell you about. I've been on Predinisone for about 18 months now. The good news is that I won't need medication to treat it.

flat... just flat...

2004-03-10T22:19:00.000-07:00

I started on Lexapro. It's an anti-depressant. It wasn't my decision. My husband and my doctor sort of ganged up on me. Apparently, depression is common among people with chronic illness, and I had a couple of bad days a few weeks ago. Doesn't everyone have a day when they just burst into tears for no apparent reason? Well, I did. And my husband mentioned it to my doctor, and before I knew

"I love that this family never divorces it's children"

2004-03-09T10:06:00.000-07:00

That's what she said to me. Sara is nearly 25 years old now. Her father and I divorced before she was 5. I've since been married twice more and had two more children. It took me a minute to understand just what she was saying. Sara, like many of us, is surrounded by people damaged by divorce. Many of her friends come from divorced or never married parents. The difference is that many of these

Stumblin' around

2004-03-09T08:38:00.000-07:00

StumbleUpon Testimonials: "During every period in human history we discover a means to alter our mental states that is so powerfully addictive it destroys millions of lives: opium, absinthe, crack cocaine, Tetris and let's not forget that Solitaire game that comes with Windows. I must warn you that to read any further might place your sanity at such a risk. OK. You were warned. Here is a link to

I'm just so tired.

2004-03-06T17:29:00.000-07:00

Of everything.. of being sick.. of life.. of putting up with stupid people... Sometimes I don't think that I'll ever recover from these illnesses. I mean, I know there's no cure for what I have. That's been clear from the start, so I guess I don't quite understand why they keep trying to improve things. The doctors seem quite upset that my body is so resistant to treatment. I figure if I'm not

My family loves with food.

2004-03-04T06:46:00.002-07:00

That's the only reason I can come up with. I'm sure they don't mean to sabotage my diet. I went on the whole low carb/high protein thing on the advice of my doctor. He's been eating this way for years, as have most of the nurses down at ACOP. He told me my blood work shows that I'm carbohydrate intolerant and that I should just cut them out. I did it. It was really hard for the first few

Pulling some runes

2004-03-02T10:11:00.000-07:00

I pulled some stones and this is what I got. First thing in the morning... sort of a guide to my day, perhaps? Gebo - Connection, Gift, Exchange, Interaction, Balance Fehu - Prosperity, Mobile Wealth, Abundance, Fertility, Creativity Raido - Circular Flow, Rythm, Movement, Travel, Progression, Journey I'm not going to get into my interpretation of this reading. I think you can get the idea

Backwash

2004-02-29T23:17:00.000-07:00

My other great blogging community.. so much more than just a blog! Check it out, I'm sure you'll love it. Please join me at Backwash.com so I can add you to my group of friends. By joining, you can keep track of your friends, post detailed profiles with photos, flatter your friends, send private and instant messages, get birthday reminders and send e-cards, share your favorite links with

2004-02-29T20:55:00.000-07:00

Well, I did warn you! LOL Heart of Crystal What is Your Heart REALLY Made of? brought to you by Quizilla

2004-02-29T18:20:00.001-07:00

What can I say? I'm becoming addicted to these silly quizes! Brief summary of your name: Elizabeth Your name of Elizabeth gives you a very idealistic but passive outlook on life. You appreciate music, drama, and the arts and could excel in these fields. You desire culture and all the comforts of life but you are inclined to daydream and not bring your ideas to fulfilment. Although you would

2004-02-29T13:19:00.000-07:00

As I reach into my bag of stones today my mind is blank. I have no expectations, nothing I'm looking for, no answers to seek. Let's see what the stones have to say about my life right now. Wunjo Joy, Pleasure, Hope, Delight Well that certainly bodes well. Wunjo normally brings with it good fortune, joy and reward. Sounds like something I could use right now. I wonder where my good fortune will

Can he possibly be serious?

2004-02-28T03:43:00.000-07:00

Civilization Watch - February 15, 2004 - Homosexual "Marriage" and Civilization - The Ornery American Wow.. when I first read this article I thought it had to be satire. Nobody in their right mind could actually think this way. But, the more I read, the more I realized this was actually a look in to this man's mind. I scared me. Deeply. That anyone could be so ignorant and still be allowed to

2004-02-27T15:59:00.000-07:00

YELLOW You are very perceptive and smart. You are clear and to the point and have a great sense of humor. You are always learning and searching for understanding. Find out your color at Quiz Me! Yep, that's me. Especially the smart and great sense of humor parts!

Health, Wealth & Happiness

2004-02-26T17:20:00.000-07:00

The basic triple-whammy of wishes. Every birthday candle, shooting star, coin in a foutain, wishing well.. whatever. Every wish I've made for as long as I can remember has been for health, wealth & happiness. It got me thinking.. are they all really necessary? I mean, do they tie in together.. is it possible to happy without having good health? How about money? Can I find happiness on my

15 things

2004-02-25T22:31:00.000-07:00

10 15 (not very interesting) things about me My desk is squarely in the middle of the house, so I don't miss anything I have 3 children that are all more grown-up than I am According to my doctor I am a "walking petrie dish" I've been married 3 times I remain married to husband #3 I have two big, black and fuzzy dogs I love soft flannel sheets on my bed I get along with both my

Just pulling a rune

2004-02-24T14:11:00.000-07:00

I reached into my bag of runes today, looking for some clue as to how the day would go.. or maybe just hoping for some help in understanding how today was going. I don't really know what I was looking for. Reassurance? Guidance? Confirmation? I guess it doesn't really matter. This is what my fingers grasped: Perth. The dice cup. Divination. Casting lots. Fate So, just how does this fit

How does this stuff work?

2004-02-23T22:09:00.000-07:00

GLAD Press 'n Seal Wrap Is anyone else freaked out by this stuff? I mean, one has to wonder exactly what makes this stuff stick to almost any surface. And, if it sticks to the container, isn't it also sticking to my food? I went in search of answers... and I found them. This is taken from the FAQ at the Glad site: Q. What gives Glad Press 'n Seal™ wrap its sealing qualities? A. It uses

Schadenfreude

2004-02-23T14:14:00.000-07:00

scha·den·freu·de Pronunciation: 'shä-d&n-"froi-d& Function: noun Usage: often capitalized Etymology: German, from Schaden damage + Freude joy : enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others Schadenfreude. Lately I've been seeing this word a lot. I mean everywhere. I must have seen it at least 5 times just this past week. It's not that the word is all that common. Of course, the act of

This is the beginning...

2004-02-22T23:20:00.000-07:00

::deep breath:: Okay, here goes. First, I might as well tell you a bit about me. My name is Beth. I'm 43 and have 3 children, 2 ex-husbands and a wonderful man I'm married to now. You'll be hearing a lot about my family. I'm actually considering putting together a "cast of characters" area just to help you keep everyone straight. Oh, and I have two dogs. They're looking at me right now, just to