Barb’s Blog » Archive for March 2005
News today….*sigh*
I don’t carry green paint and throw it at people wearing furs, I don’t proclaim to be a vegetarian, although my meat consumption is way down, and you sure won’t find me holding a sign in a march for animal rights- or I haven’t as of yet. However, there is something very disturbing about the following photo… In an article entitled Massive seal cull begins , I got a look at the photo, and I have to … Read entire article »
Filed under: News Items
Too Busy
My life has surely changed. Now I have to constantly refer to a schedule I make for myself daily. I have learned if I don’t write it down, I forget it. The joy of it comes when I get to cross items off! The problem of working for yourself at home is you never get to leave work….yet not having to leave home is also the good part. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Salvation is Here
I’ve updated my Terragen Art site, after a long time not doing so, and thought to announce it here on my blog. I made this one on Easter day, and named it after a line in a Switchfoot song. See the rest of the digital art using Terragen » HERE … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Most Stolen Cars
I was on Yahoo Maps this evening, looking up directions for a trip I will make in the near future, and above the information was this interesting question: Which Cars Stolen Most Often? Well that interested me, so I clicked on it to find this list: That top 10 includes: Toyota Camry Honda Accord Honda Civic Chevrolet Full Size C/K pick-up Ford Full Size Pickup (150/250/350) Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee Oldsmobile Cutlass/Supreme/Ciera Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan Ford Taurus Toyota Corolla After that it gave the option to look at the top stolen cars in one’s own state, so, I looked up my state of Maryland: Honda Accord Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan Toyota Camry Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Neon Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager Honda Civic Dodge Intrepid Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee Ford Taurus Dodge Stratus Chevrolet Caprice Ford Full Size Pickup (150/250/350) Ford Crown Victoria Nissan Maxima Chevrolet Cavalier Toyota Corolla Oldsmobile Cutlass/Supreme/Ciera Plymouth Acclaim Mercury Marquis/Grand Marquis Nissan Altima Ford Explorer Ford Full Size Van (Econoline/Clubwagon) Ford Escort Dodge Spirit Acura Legend Not surprising to me, mom’s … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Answers In Genesis
If you don’t know, I am fascinated by the first book of the Bible, Genesis. What could be more fascinating than, “In the begining…” ? It’s a book I take literally, and I think I have passed on my same fascinations down to my children. Tonight, on NBC news nightly, they are supposedly presenting the Answers In Genesis Creation Museum; doing a news story on it. More about the Creation Museum » HERE … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Ring, Ring
No one knows what to expect from me anymore, even my own children. Enric and Miranda were casually sitting on the bed going over the photos I took of them, when I popped out with, “Say, did you know I am selling ringtones now?” Enric’s jaw dropped, then snapped shut, as if saying to himself, “Of course my mama is selling ringtones – that’s my mama, always full of surprises. She does everything else on the net, … Read entire article »
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Forgiveness
I can’t get this song out of my head for weeks now; the Pastor has been preaching on Forgiveness Heart of the Matter by Don Henley I got the call today, I didn’t wanna hear But I knew that it would come An old true friend of ours was talkin’ on the phone She said you found someone And I thought of all the bad luck, And the struggles we went through And how I lost me and you lost you What are these voices outside love’s open door Make us throw off our contentment And beg for something more? I’m learning to live without you now But I miss you sometimes The more I know, the less I understand All the things I thought I knew, I’m learning again I’ve been tryin’ to get down to the Heart of the Matter But my will gets … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
What do you remember from School?
I take a small pride in having an excellent memory. I usually remember personal things, I always wished I could remember what I read even better. On a recent trip to MSN site, I saw the “What Do You Remember From School?” Quiz, and took that as a challenge. I got an A PLUS! Take the quiz» HERE … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
A NEW View from the Zoo
In my October 2004 Newsletter I mentioned a good book (A View from the Zoo) I had been reading, about an assisstant veterinarian to the Los Angeles Zoo. The book was more than cute little animal stories, each chapter had wonderful life (and Biblical) lessons. I found the book at a used book store while shopping for some school books. When I started to read it, I went to Amazon.com to quicklly buy some more copies to give away. To my disappointment, there weren’t any new. I wrote the author saying what a shame there were no new copies. A response was very slow in coming, but when it did, it was with an announcement that an updated version for A View from the Zoo was being printed. Have a look at the … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Beauty, Nature & Oil
I love beauty and nature. I’m part artist and photographer, and definately one who appreciates the beautiful planet created for us. So when you see the headline Senate Votes to Open Alaskan Oil Drilling you can react a few ways. One of being totally against it, so as to not disturb Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, or you can react very pro the idea, feeling we are far too dependant on foreign oil. Or last you can … Read entire article »
Filed under: News Items
What a girl wants
I found this on the net in a forum It’s too close to the truth to take lightly, however, it was humorous. Men, if you need help in understanding women, this is a very very good list: HOW TO MAKE A WOMAN HAPPY It’s really not difficult… To make a woman happy; a man only needs to be: 01. a friend 02. a companion 03. a lover 04. a brother 05. a father 06. a master 07. a chef 08. an electrician 09. a carpenter 10. a plumber 11. a mechanic 12. a decorator 13. a stylist 14. a sexologist 15. a gynaecologist 16. a psychologist 17. a pest exterminator 18. a psychiatrist 19. a healer 20. a good listener 21. an organiser 22. a good father 23. very clean 24. sympathetic 25. athletic 26. warm 27. attentive 28. gallant 29. intelligent 30. funny 31. creative 32. tender 33. strong 34. understanding 35. tolerant 36. prudent 37. ambitious 38. capable 39. courageous 40. determined 41. true 42. dependable 43. passionate WITHOUT FORGETTING TO: 44. give her compliments regularly 45. love shopping 46. … Read entire article »
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I give in to the search engines!
Since more and more come to this blog looking for the lyrics to “Home Among the Gum Trees” I thought I better not disappoint! Here the lyrics are: Give me a home among the gum trees With lots of plum trees A sheep or two A kangaroo A clothesline out the back Verandah out the front And an old rocking chair You’ll see me in the kitchen Cooking up a roast Vegemite on toast Just you and me And a cup of tea And when my friends will ask me The place that I adore I’ll tell you right away. Give me a home among the gum trees With lots of plum trees A sheep or two A kangaroo A clothesline out the back Verandah out the front And an old rocking chair … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Bad Girl Blog?
Most people who know me even just a little bit, know that I am a bit of a stats-a-holic about my sites. I like to know how many visited a day, from where, who, all kinds of things that stat programs can tell you. One thing that stat programs often tell you is what keywords that search engines are picking up on your site. It’s been interesting to see which words have attracted people to this blog…”Bowling nicknames” hit me funny as something people would look for and of all places find them here on my blog…”gum trees” is another that I wouldn’t have thought people to find me with. But today was the most shocking of all. “Bad girl blog” within an MSN search put my blog ranked at #1 and #2, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Germans pay with fingerprints…
I heard this on the news today and ran to look up the full story on the net. Just makes me feel kinda creepy. Seems its 40 seconds faster at the register to pay by fingerprint. *sigh* Check the full story HERE … Read entire article »
Filed under: News Items
Photography to the amateur is recreation
I regularly update my art site. This time, I have posted photography from a recent winter outing at Lake Waterford Park, Maryland. Click HERE to see more! … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Onion DNA
Oh yes, you read right. Many know that I homeschool which often leads to some interesting science experiments. Today’s was onion DNA Extraction: If you like to try this at home you will need: fresh onions graduated cylinders (10ml and 100ml) knife 15-ml test tube blender test tube rack or 250 ml beaker strainer glass stirring rod coffee filters non-iodized salt Adolph’s natural meat tenderizer Palmolive detergent beaker distilled water ice cold 95% ethanol Detergent/salt solution: 20 ml detergent 20 g non-iodized salt 180 ml distilled water 5% meat tenderizer solution: 5 g meat tenderizer 95 ml distilled water The … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Live Aid
I got a very nice DVD set for Christmas, and it occurred to me last night, “Hey its March, don’t you think you should watch it?” The problem has been finding the time and the place to watch it. There is a DVD player in the living room, but my daughter sort of RULES that TV. My son’s playstation2 will play DVD’s, and his TV is nice and big, but I seriously doubt I have a chance at that one…Then … Read entire article »
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Over worked and Over tired
Too much work and too much to do in a day. I am stressed and have the kind of headache you just want to massage your temples for hours with… Going to some music, they say Saul called David to play the Harp to soothe him…I will try music… 1. Lluís Llach – El cant dels ocells (2:42) 2. Lluis Llach – Amor Particular (4:26) 3. LLuís LLach – La tendressa (3:33) 4. Lluis Llach – Laura (3:00) 5. Camel – First Light (5:00) 6. Camel – Ice (10:10) 7. Camel – Rain Dances – 03. Tell Me (1:59) 8. Camel – Lady Fantasy.mp3 9. Camel – the snow goose.mp3 10. Camel – Snow Goose – Rhayader Alone (1).mp3 Named my daughter for that Lluis Llach song…nothing more soothing that Camel’s “Ice” Give it a try. … Read entire article »
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Recently Listened to…
On the few forums I have belonged to there were always these “listening to” threads, where people would just say what music they were listening to while online. I thought what a neat idea for my blog, since music is such a part of what I am. Here’s the list for today… 1. Richie Havens – She’s Leaving Home (2:12) 2. Tesla – Come To Me (4:43) 3. Tesla – What You Give (7:15) 4. Tesla – Mother’s Little Helper (3:44) 5. Cranberries {Fleetwood Mac} – Go Your Own Way (4:02) 6. Yellowcard – Only One (4:17) 7. Sixpence None The Richer – Kiss Me (3:29) 8. Switchfoot – Meant To Live (3:25) 9. Switchfoot – I Dare You To Move (4:07) 10. Stevie Ray Vaughan & Carlos Santana – Traffic Jam (6:29) 11. Simon And Garfunkel – The Only … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Snow days…
This came to my email, one of those inspirational items I subscribed to from BeliefNet. “Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.” -Vesta M. Kelly Very beautiful and profound, but I don’t know if that is what I needed on the 5th big snow of the winter. I am getting cabin fever! At any rate it was like a lovely winter fairyland this morning. I could … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
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