Tuesday, September 9, 2008
So That's Where It Has Been!
You all know I've been packing the house. Well, my bedroom is becoming something of a treasure trove. I'm finding everything I ever lost.... the earring that I dropped and it "disappeared"...under the table at the end of the bed. The stationery I haven't seen in forever...in the very back of the armoire. The devotional book that I just "know I put it somewhere". Uh huh...behind another book on the shelf. Good grief! Just call me "squirrel girl". I have more stuff stuck away in nooks and crannies all over the bedroom then I know what to do with. Living in this house is like living through an old 70's episode of Sanford and Son. Remember the dad and son that lived in the junkyard? Well, I'm just saying..... I very well could pass out back in my bedroom from breathing in all the dust (yes people, I DO dust, but it always comes back!) and I dare say my kids might not be able to find me back there under all the boxes. Well, I guess they'd eventually hunt for me when they got hungry enough.....maybe they'd see my feet sticking out from underneath the avalanche of boxes and they'd take pity on their dear mom....or maybe they'd just go fix themselves their own peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Abortion---Murder or Convenience. What say you?
I was doing my regular early morning trolling of the internet and decided to check out Michelle Malkin's page. (I really like her!) She had an interesting blog for this morning....on a statement Biden made about when he feels life begins.
Now, I believe life does begin at conception. Yet, women (and men for that matter) do have a choice. The thing is the choice is BEFORE conception. The choice is whether or not to have sex. As Rush said, "Abstinence WORKS 100% of the time!" There are also many types of birth control that women (and men!) can use. The truth is the REAL choice is made ahead of time. BEFORE a pregnancy occurs. In my opinion once a pregnancy occurs there is no choice. A baby is growing...not just a bunch of cells.
I could go on about this but I won't....but I do want you to read Michelle's short blog.
Slick Joe Biden admits: Yes, I’m a cold-blooded murderer
By Michelle Malkin • September 8, 2008 08:00 AM
Joe Biden gave us another notable moment this weekend on Meet The Press when he came the closest a high-ranking Democrat has come to admitting his advocacy of cold-blooded murder. Guess he didn’t want to get stuck like Pelosi, with Catholic officials breathing down her stiff neck:
Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr., the Democratic nominee for vice president, departed Sunday from party doctrine on abortion rights, declaring that as a Catholic, he believes life begins at conception.
While Mr. Biden’s views may not be new to Democrats in his circle, his comments, in an interview on “Meet the Press” on NBC, came at a time when his party is confronted with a new face: Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, whose anti-abortion stance and decision to give birth just five months ago to a baby with Down syndrome have revved up the conservative base of her party.
In the interview Sunday, Mr. Biden tried to walk the line between the staunch abortion-rights advocates in his party and his own religious beliefs. While he said he did not often talk about his faith, he said of those who disagree with him: “They believe in their faith and they believe in human life, and they have differing views as to when life — I’m prepared as a matter of faith to accept that life begins at the moment of conception.”
And so, I wonder, is he also prepared to accept his culpability in perpetuating the mass destruction of millions of those unborn lives that began at the moment of conception?
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Interesting, huh? I guess Biden is above Obama's "pay grade" because he actually said life begins at conception. Just something to think about.
Now, I believe life does begin at conception. Yet, women (and men for that matter) do have a choice. The thing is the choice is BEFORE conception. The choice is whether or not to have sex. As Rush said, "Abstinence WORKS 100% of the time!" There are also many types of birth control that women (and men!) can use. The truth is the REAL choice is made ahead of time. BEFORE a pregnancy occurs. In my opinion once a pregnancy occurs there is no choice. A baby is growing...not just a bunch of cells.
I could go on about this but I won't....but I do want you to read Michelle's short blog.
Slick Joe Biden admits: Yes, I’m a cold-blooded murderer
By Michelle Malkin • September 8, 2008 08:00 AM
Joe Biden gave us another notable moment this weekend on Meet The Press when he came the closest a high-ranking Democrat has come to admitting his advocacy of cold-blooded murder. Guess he didn’t want to get stuck like Pelosi, with Catholic officials breathing down her stiff neck:
Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr., the Democratic nominee for vice president, departed Sunday from party doctrine on abortion rights, declaring that as a Catholic, he believes life begins at conception.
While Mr. Biden’s views may not be new to Democrats in his circle, his comments, in an interview on “Meet the Press” on NBC, came at a time when his party is confronted with a new face: Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, whose anti-abortion stance and decision to give birth just five months ago to a baby with Down syndrome have revved up the conservative base of her party.
In the interview Sunday, Mr. Biden tried to walk the line between the staunch abortion-rights advocates in his party and his own religious beliefs. While he said he did not often talk about his faith, he said of those who disagree with him: “They believe in their faith and they believe in human life, and they have differing views as to when life — I’m prepared as a matter of faith to accept that life begins at the moment of conception.”
And so, I wonder, is he also prepared to accept his culpability in perpetuating the mass destruction of millions of those unborn lives that began at the moment of conception?
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Interesting, huh? I guess Biden is above Obama's "pay grade" because he actually said life begins at conception. Just something to think about.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
The Truth Is Sometimes Ugly...
I found this article interesting. Even though there are many issues that I disagree with the Dems on I have to say I can really hear what the female writer of this article is saying. I am not a fan of Hillary Clinton, but I do think she got a raw deal from her own party. There are evidently A LOT of females who were Hillary supporters that are disgusted with the treatment they are getting from the Democratic party. This article is from Real Democrats USA.
THE DNC MISSED OPPORTUNITY
In a stunning announcement today that is a game changer for the 2008 Presidential election, Sen. John McCain chose Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential choice. Wow. Bold, risky and brilliant. Congratulations Gov. Palin. Well done, Sen. McCain. Gov. Palin acknowledged both Geraldine Ferraro, the 1984 Democratic nominee for Vice President and Hillary Clinton in her speech. Smart move and well deserved acknowledgement.
Geraldine Ferraro said today that in the 24 years since her historic run for the Vice Presidency, today was the first time she's been publicly acknowledged. Wow. The DNC should take a lesson in respecting the female candidates of their OWN party for a change. The DNC and other elected officials stood silent while Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton were relentlessly and unfairly attacked by the Obama campaign and the media during the course of the 2008 primary debacle. Hillary Clinton deserved respect and equal opportunity in 2008 from the DNC. She received neither and they must be held accountable for this failure.
As a young woman in 1984, as an enthusiastic volunteer for Mondale/Ferraro, I proudly stood on the sidestage of a campaign event witnessing Geraldine Ferraro make history. I never could have imagined it would take another 24 years to see another woman given this opportunity again and that it would NOT be my Democratic party.
The Obama campaign missed the opportunity today to acknowledge the significance of a female on a national ticket, instead choosing to snipe at Gov. Palin's small town background. That clip won't play well in the very areas the DNC needs to win over. Obama and Biden chose to engage in sexist "hard ice cream" guffaws on their bus trip stop today. They really DON't get it. They are NOT funny. Later in the day nearly 6 hours AFTER the McCain VP announcement, Obama and Biden called to congratulate Palin. Too little, too late as usual.
The DNC has missed the opportunity to finally break through the hard glass ceiling by failing to nominate the incredible Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton who should have been the first woman on a national ticket to achieve success. But, alas, sexism rules in 2008 within the Democratic party. Their failure to put action into the words they have mouthed for decades to women and men that they stood for women and equal opportunity will go down in history as the greatest missed opportunity imaginable.
Not only did the Democratic party fail to nominate the strongest, most qualified and & most electable candidate they had in Hillary Clinton, they failed to put her on the ticket at all. Nonsensical. Hillary received more than 18 million votes compared to 8 for Sen. Joe Biden and HE gets the VP spot? Hillary received more votes than ANY candidate of ANY party in history and does not get a spot on the ticket?
If this first major decision by the Democratic nominee Barack Obama is any indication of his character and judgment, the Democrats are in trouble. They have nominated the wrong candidate(s). Obama is neither qualified or electable. The very undemocratic DNC convention and process was a farce. No amount of media promotion and rock star stadium events can change the fact that Barack Obama is unqualified to be President of the United States.
Sen. McCain and the GOP deserve kudos for a masterful stroke today. Women have been told we don't matter in the Democratic party this year (even though WE are the majority voting block of the party) and to sit down, shut up and get in line behind in Obama. Women have been the majority voting block of the Democratic party for decades under the illusion that the party stood for women. We were very wrong. Women decide all elections and this one will be no different. Women will likely respond to this likable woman from Alaska who's got more executive experience than Obama and Biden combined.
It's time to hold the DNC accountable for the 2008 campaign debacle. Missed opportunities, indeed.
THE DNC MISSED OPPORTUNITY
In a stunning announcement today that is a game changer for the 2008 Presidential election, Sen. John McCain chose Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential choice. Wow. Bold, risky and brilliant. Congratulations Gov. Palin. Well done, Sen. McCain. Gov. Palin acknowledged both Geraldine Ferraro, the 1984 Democratic nominee for Vice President and Hillary Clinton in her speech. Smart move and well deserved acknowledgement.
Geraldine Ferraro said today that in the 24 years since her historic run for the Vice Presidency, today was the first time she's been publicly acknowledged. Wow. The DNC should take a lesson in respecting the female candidates of their OWN party for a change. The DNC and other elected officials stood silent while Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton were relentlessly and unfairly attacked by the Obama campaign and the media during the course of the 2008 primary debacle. Hillary Clinton deserved respect and equal opportunity in 2008 from the DNC. She received neither and they must be held accountable for this failure.
As a young woman in 1984, as an enthusiastic volunteer for Mondale/Ferraro, I proudly stood on the sidestage of a campaign event witnessing Geraldine Ferraro make history. I never could have imagined it would take another 24 years to see another woman given this opportunity again and that it would NOT be my Democratic party.
The Obama campaign missed the opportunity today to acknowledge the significance of a female on a national ticket, instead choosing to snipe at Gov. Palin's small town background. That clip won't play well in the very areas the DNC needs to win over. Obama and Biden chose to engage in sexist "hard ice cream" guffaws on their bus trip stop today. They really DON't get it. They are NOT funny. Later in the day nearly 6 hours AFTER the McCain VP announcement, Obama and Biden called to congratulate Palin. Too little, too late as usual.
The DNC has missed the opportunity to finally break through the hard glass ceiling by failing to nominate the incredible Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton who should have been the first woman on a national ticket to achieve success. But, alas, sexism rules in 2008 within the Democratic party. Their failure to put action into the words they have mouthed for decades to women and men that they stood for women and equal opportunity will go down in history as the greatest missed opportunity imaginable.
Not only did the Democratic party fail to nominate the strongest, most qualified and & most electable candidate they had in Hillary Clinton, they failed to put her on the ticket at all. Nonsensical. Hillary received more than 18 million votes compared to 8 for Sen. Joe Biden and HE gets the VP spot? Hillary received more votes than ANY candidate of ANY party in history and does not get a spot on the ticket?
If this first major decision by the Democratic nominee Barack Obama is any indication of his character and judgment, the Democrats are in trouble. They have nominated the wrong candidate(s). Obama is neither qualified or electable. The very undemocratic DNC convention and process was a farce. No amount of media promotion and rock star stadium events can change the fact that Barack Obama is unqualified to be President of the United States.
Sen. McCain and the GOP deserve kudos for a masterful stroke today. Women have been told we don't matter in the Democratic party this year (even though WE are the majority voting block of the party) and to sit down, shut up and get in line behind in Obama. Women have been the majority voting block of the Democratic party for decades under the illusion that the party stood for women. We were very wrong. Women decide all elections and this one will be no different. Women will likely respond to this likable woman from Alaska who's got more executive experience than Obama and Biden combined.
It's time to hold the DNC accountable for the 2008 campaign debacle. Missed opportunities, indeed.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
A Good Day
With all the craziness that is in the world.....sometimes it is nice to just get in your PJ's and fuzzy slippers, your old comfy robe and sip on a mug of hot chocolate. You know what I mean? Sometimes it is nice to just sit back and feel good about your life. Be thankful. The news is on at my house nearly 24/7. I consider myself fairly politically savvy. I can carry on a meaningful discussion about current events, and have been through my own personal trials in life. Things in this world aren't always perfect. Let's face it, most of the world is a mess! Yet, I have so much to be thankful for and I truly feel blessed. Sometimes I get in a thoughtful mood. Do I look like a supermodel? No. But I have pretty blond hair and a smile that I get lots of comments about. Is my husband Brad Pitt or Donald Trump? No. But he is a handsome guy and he makes a good living, and what's even better-- he loves me and is committed to our marriage and family. My kids aren't perfect, but they are good kids. I am proud of them. I have family that loves me...imperfections and all.
I have a house (and a new one on the way), plenty of food to eat, and money in the bank. Even more important then the physical things I have are the things one can't see---things that can only be felt with the heart.
My life is good and I am deeply grateful for all I have been blessed with.
Well, I'm going to go get that hot chocolate I was talking about.....and settle in for the night. My heart is full and my cup runneth over, and no I don't mean with hot chocolate.
I have a house (and a new one on the way), plenty of food to eat, and money in the bank. Even more important then the physical things I have are the things one can't see---things that can only be felt with the heart.
My life is good and I am deeply grateful for all I have been blessed with.
Well, I'm going to go get that hot chocolate I was talking about.....and settle in for the night. My heart is full and my cup runneth over, and no I don't mean with hot chocolate.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Intervention
Hello. My name is Dawn and I am addicted. Addicted to Arizona Diet Green Tea. There I said it. I've confessed. I feel so much better. I was completely miffed when I went to Walmart this morning and they were out of my big jug of the stuff. Evidently, I am not the only addicted one running around!! I had to buy the smaller bottles, which are more expensive then the big jug, but a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do! It's 100% natural tea. It also has ginseng in it. I don't know a lot about ginseng....it isn't something that, I'm going to find out later will have adverse effects on me, is it? I'm not going to grow an extra limb or furry eyelids or some such thing??? I don't want to be a poster child ( oh,okay already! A middle age woman) for green tea addiction. It would be totally embarrassing and really ruin people's perception of me. Well, now that I've confessed to the entire blog-o-sphere I feel so much better.....confession is good for the soul. Now, if you'll excuse me I need to go get some fresh ice for my tea.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Political Speeches
I stayed up last night to watch Sarah Palin's speech. I was also able to catch Rudy Giuliani's speech. I thought both of the speeches were great. I liked how Palin confronted the things that have been said about her with poise and confidence. I like that she is "real" and that the average person can relate to her. Of course because of that very thing, the media is going wild. Some put "a spin" on last night's speech saying she was "too smug". For crying out loud! I think she is strong and confident and that just eats them up. So what! As long as she continues to speak the truth and keeps her focus, I believe she will be just fine and will weather the liberal media storm.
While I'm at it, I want to share something that really had me angry. I was listening to the radio the other day and the talk show host quoted a female democrat as saying, "only uneducated women would be interested in Sarah Palin....that truly educated women understand that Obama is the real change they need." Give me a break. I deeply resent that sentiment. How dare some liberally biased female tell me that I am uneducated because I don't believe in abortion, I am a Christian and am not afraid to discuss God or church, that I am a mom, and am happily married. Conservative DOES NOT equal dumb. I better stop there.....
As a former special education teacher I can tell you that my heart was touched last night when Mrs. Palin mentioned all the parents of special needs children and how they (because of their children) have tirelessly attempted to bring change to the world. That they need to know that she understands and that she will be an advocate for them in Washington. I am sure that didn't go over well with a lot of the left. Many of them believe that she should have never had her son once she found out that he was going to have Downs......what a contrast when she said last night that she had given birth in April to "a perfect little boy".
It makes me want to run out right now and buy a SARAH BARRACUDA '08 t-shirt.
While I'm at it, I want to share something that really had me angry. I was listening to the radio the other day and the talk show host quoted a female democrat as saying, "only uneducated women would be interested in Sarah Palin....that truly educated women understand that Obama is the real change they need." Give me a break. I deeply resent that sentiment. How dare some liberally biased female tell me that I am uneducated because I don't believe in abortion, I am a Christian and am not afraid to discuss God or church, that I am a mom, and am happily married. Conservative DOES NOT equal dumb. I better stop there.....
As a former special education teacher I can tell you that my heart was touched last night when Mrs. Palin mentioned all the parents of special needs children and how they (because of their children) have tirelessly attempted to bring change to the world. That they need to know that she understands and that she will be an advocate for them in Washington. I am sure that didn't go over well with a lot of the left. Many of them believe that she should have never had her son once she found out that he was going to have Downs......what a contrast when she said last night that she had given birth in April to "a perfect little boy".
It makes me want to run out right now and buy a SARAH BARRACUDA '08 t-shirt.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
County Fair
Last night we went to the Hardin county fair. It was a lot of fun. Scott, Breanna and I headed over to the animal barns to check out the "guests" there. The boys took off on their own to see the sights.
I have to say I was amazed at how huge the beef cows are. Goodness gracious, can I hear a MOO?! Of course as we are walking through the barn I'm getting a little nervous because the cows were facing us, rear end out. I told Breanna (who was walking in front of me) "If I see any tails going up, I might run you over to get out of the way!" Also I was shocked at how noisy the pigs are. One pig was irritated that he couldn't get under the fenced- in closure and he was letting everyone know about it! I expected some more high pitched squealing but, instead got very low grunts. Oh, the sheep were being sheared. They seemed to like it. Can I just say in my personal opinion, that I think sheep look a little crazy. Seriously. Maybe it's that their eyes are set so far apart. They just look wild and crazy to me. I hope the sheep don't take offense at my opinion of them......
After checking out all the (stinky but fun) animals, I decided it was time for a soft icecream cone. The ice cream was delicious and COLD. This was great considering the temperature showed 93 degrees.
Scott and I people watched on the bench while Breanna rode the rides. I told her I couldn't get on the spinning rides---not unless she wanted me to throw up. We decided against that so I benched it. haha. The boys checked in--and were off again. They played some games and Kendrick won something by throwing rings. All in all a good evening was had by all.
I have to say I was amazed at how huge the beef cows are. Goodness gracious, can I hear a MOO?! Of course as we are walking through the barn I'm getting a little nervous because the cows were facing us, rear end out. I told Breanna (who was walking in front of me) "If I see any tails going up, I might run you over to get out of the way!" Also I was shocked at how noisy the pigs are. One pig was irritated that he couldn't get under the fenced- in closure and he was letting everyone know about it! I expected some more high pitched squealing but, instead got very low grunts. Oh, the sheep were being sheared. They seemed to like it. Can I just say in my personal opinion, that I think sheep look a little crazy. Seriously. Maybe it's that their eyes are set so far apart. They just look wild and crazy to me. I hope the sheep don't take offense at my opinion of them......
After checking out all the (stinky but fun) animals, I decided it was time for a soft icecream cone. The ice cream was delicious and COLD. This was great considering the temperature showed 93 degrees.
Scott and I people watched on the bench while Breanna rode the rides. I told her I couldn't get on the spinning rides---not unless she wanted me to throw up. We decided against that so I benched it. haha. The boys checked in--and were off again. They played some games and Kendrick won something by throwing rings. All in all a good evening was had by all.
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