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I am boring

Nothing earth-shattering to say, but I suppose I could ramble. It's been a trying week. Finding out that my second rental townhouse was in foreclosure on the 3rd anniversary of my Second Late husband's death (May 6) was very shocking. The landlord was over 6 months behind. The sheriff's sale was June 24. That means out by Dec 24. Got an email today that I owe a $387 waterbill. WHAT??? water/sewer/garbage are supposed to be included in the rent. talked to the City Hall, the bill is in HIS name.… Continue

Added by lorelei65 on August 13, 2009 at 2:00am — 3 Comments

Red Lights . . .

and Cowboys

An urban cowboy circles

looks like someone stole his cue,

now he's lookin' kinda lost.

I'm sure he knows just Who

but not quite What to do -

he hasn't got a clue.

So much for tough guy eyes.

Then his girlfriend points away

behind me to the left -

body on the pavement

red lights at the curb

and they both go to gawk.

The body lays right there

near where Laura once was… Continue

Added by ZenDog on August 12, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Elvis is STILL dead.

But I may be able to get him rotating in his grave like a wind turbine, if this post generates half the attention that I think it could,,,

What did that guy mean to you, anyway? I see him mainly as the perfect encapsulation of what's wrong with the American Dream: That the American Dream is NOT set up for the well-being of the American citizenry themselves, but solely for the financial gain of a select few. No matter how revolutionary your idea, no matter how enlightening or… Continue

Added by Snagg on August 12, 2009 at 5:30am — 7 Comments

August 11, 2009

What is wrong with people in this country? How can people stand up in public and say some of the ridiculous things that they are saying about Obama and his health care plan? I saw a woman on TV today hold up a picture of Obama fixed up to look like Hitler and she said, with a perfectly straight face, that his health plan included a provision where the government would have "death panels" that would decide who lived and who died! That they would decide that certain people were too old or too… Continue

Added by Kathie on August 11, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

who would have guessed...

This site has given me someone I really never thought that I would find...he has my heart already...can't imagine being anywhere else...sigh...sooo scary and fun and... and,... well I am speechless ..as he would say yeah right...lol

Added by Redwine on August 11, 2009 at 4:40am — 12 Comments

"Swine Flu is NOT the Problem -- It is the Vaccine that May Harm or Kill You," says Dr Mercola

You’ve probably noticed the escalating hype and hysteria surrounding the swine flu pandemic as colder months approach and the number of worldwide cases climbs. It’s true the virus is spreading.

Much more important, however, is the fact that reported cases continue to be symptomatically mild, requiring little or no medical intervention. And deaths from the H1N1 virus remain extremely low, at less than one half of one percent of… Continue

Added by OCNaturalDoc on August 11, 2009 at 12:00am — 12 Comments

The News

We all know the media has a flair creating panic, terror, fear and chaos. Yet there are many newsworthy stories that go underreported. Here's a list of Time's top 10 for 2007:

http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/top10/article/0,30583,1686204_1690170_1692296,00.html

So why aren't we hearing about this news? Not… Continue

Added by OCNaturalDoc on August 10, 2009 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Equal Time

Added by Grace Linda on August 10, 2009 at 1:05pm — 1 Comment

Obama Has Saved America!

Thank God! Oops, I mean, thank Obama. The economic crisis is almost over, the 'war on terror' is a thing of the past and, by his own words, Obama and his administration have saved America from catastrophe.

President Obama used the occasion of a 1/10 of 1% drop in the nation's unemployment rate to claim both success and validation for his economic policies. He has valiantly brought America back from the brink of the economic chaos that was caused by his predecessor. But as is often… Continue

Added by Nancy Morgan on August 10, 2009 at 9:42am — 10 Comments

Do you like dogs?

Do you like dogs?

Hey everyone. I like dogs. Do you like dogs? Some of you like dogs, I’m sure. You know what I like about dogs?

They aren’t people.

Ha-ha! EeYeah! That’s why I like dogs. Yeah-ya. Well, they are manipulative, of course. Sure they are. But if you pay attention, their machinations - ha-ha! EeYeah; a dog’s machinations center around three things - feed me, pet me, and take me for a walk. And they never say anything unless they bark, and that’s… Continue

Added by ZenDog on August 10, 2009 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

Vaccine Manufacturers "Immune" From Lawsuits

Does this statement sound right to you?

“Vaccine makers and federal officials will be immune from lawsuits that result from any new swine flu vaccine, under a document signed by Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius,” reported the Associated Press last month.

How does this statement make you feel?

I find it unsettling. If I subscribed to a vaccine mindset, I'd feel like a human guinea pig, meaning I would feel as though my is health and well… Continue

Added by OCNaturalDoc on August 9, 2009 at 5:00pm — 7 Comments

Haiku - 2

The rooster crows twice
Fingers of light touch the house,
Painting the walls white.

Added by Wayne L. Christensen on August 9, 2009 at 4:25pm — No Comments

Haiku

Dark gray is the sky
Water droplets fall from high
Spotting ground once dry.

Added by Wayne L. Christensen on August 9, 2009 at 4:24pm — No Comments

Going the Distance

10,000 steps is where I began and little thoughts eased their way into my mind.

Common threads:

Life

Work

Tread Mill

Seeming endless cycle, but does come to an end:

Birth and Death

Hire and Retirement

Beginning to the End

Like a hamster running on his exercise wheel.

Round and round she goes---Where she stops, know one knows

5,000 steps—Half way there and the tally for the journey reads something like… Continue

Added by Wayne L. Christensen on August 9, 2009 at 4:02pm — No Comments

The Swimming Pool Theory of Life

Someone dear to me mentioned my Friends Theory that I have posted on my profile. Another way I live I call the Swimming Pool Theory of Life.

When I was about five, a couple my parents knew bought land to build a house. A huge lot, because they knew they wanted a nice swimming pool. The Mrs insisted that they build the pool and the bath house first. She knew that if they built the house first, they might never get around to building the swimming pool OR the nice bath house she wanted,… Continue

Added by Quilty on August 9, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

I Read The Bill

(Tom is a missionary who sends out the Tom's Pen article to subscribers[.info on that at the bottom.]He is honest and I believe ths article has credibilty)

I Read The Bill

by Tom Wacaster

I have listened with great interest and concern to the “pros” and “cons” of the impending health bill that has been drawn up by the House of Representatives. Few, if any, of our representatives have actually read the bill in its entirety. In contrast a growing number of concerned… Continue

Added by alienken on August 9, 2009 at 4:49am — 1 Comment

Sangria Summer

The summer sun is coming on with a vengeance for being sequestered during the winter, which must be true because temperatures are holding between ninety and a hundred degrees. Salty sweat keeps trickling into my eyes, which makes them cry without any effort from feelings inside.

I think they call this type of summer a "Sangria Summer" which I have from a great authority and directly quoted from me. Not being Spanish, obviously I've always had to pretend, so I put on my best cotton… Continue

Added by Wayne L. Christensen on August 8, 2009 at 8:05am — No Comments

Can we do the math here?

Couple is in financial "turmoil" according to hubby. Can't afford a car or car repairs says same hubby. "I need to get a place that's closer to work so I can bike there...blah....blah....blah..." Um....hello...2 residences.....2 sets of utility bills, etc, etc etc, so on and so forth. So you drop the car, which doesn't have a note/lien on it, and incur new living expenses. Um....okay....I'm not a rocket scientist here, but you do the math.

Added by SuzanneF on August 8, 2009 at 1:30am — 2 Comments

L.A. Humor

Hey everyone. Guess what? It seems I’ve been very bad lately. Yeah-ya. Surprised? Ha-ha! No you aren’t. You know the only thing I’m qualified for is breaking things, don’t-cha? Ha-ha! Of course you do.

‘So what’d he do now?’ you ask? Well I’ll tell ya. It seems I was wrong when I suggested that the latest birther conspiracy was designed as a part of the plot to undermine the President during the health care debate. Have you heard about that? It seems a new certificate… Continue

Added by ZenDog on August 7, 2009 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

First Crush

I saw her for the first time sitting alone on a swing, both hands gently gripping the chains that supported either side of the swing, while she swung lazily back and forth a few feet at a time. I moved closer and stood at the swing next to hers and asked, “Is it okay if I sit here?”

She looked up with her dark lashes half covering her chocolate brown eyes and smiled. Her white teeth flashed at me and replied, “Yes.”

For a moment I could not move, as her eyes swallowed mine… Continue

Added by Wayne L. Christensen on August 7, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments