Barb’s Blog » Archive for February 2006
Henry Morris, one of my favorite writers, dead at 87
Writer of: “The Genesis Flood,” subtitled, “The Biblical Record and Its Scientific Implications,” “Scientific Creationism” (1974) “The Genesis Record” (1976) (my personal favorite) That You Might Believe” (1978) “What Is Creation Science?” (with Gary Parker, 1982) Men of Science; Men of God” (1982) “History of Modern Creationism” (1984) “The Long War Against God” (1989) “Biblical Creationism” (1993) Morris also was at the forefront of a King James Version “Defender’s Study Bible” (1996). That’s MY Bible, and I LOVE it! News Story HERE … Read entire article »
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Who can get by with just one blog?
These days there are some people who just have more than one. Not sure of their reasons, but as for me, I have decided to create a new and separate photo blog. My reasons: One, to upgrade this version of WordPress scares me. Two, to upgrade this version of Word Press scares me. Ok, so I am a big chicken. But I’ve put a lot of work into this particular blog and the idea of possibly wiping out my labors in an upgrade is frightening to say the least. So it looks like I am geek enough to have two blogs, just not geek enough to stay current with the versions. Three, When I DO get the courage to upgrade this blog, I will have got my feet wet with the other blog and already know … Read entire article »
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Today’s music…
Today John told me that he took his son and one of his friends to a skateboarding event called BOOMSHANKA! 3 that was sponsored by various government agencies, some health related, and the city council of Bayswater in WA. It was to promote health, the skateboarding event, and had a lot of good things to say to kids about being active for good health. There were youngsters there from 5 years old and upwards attending the event. What struck him was the music played at the event. The lyrics were extremely sexually explicit and considering there were very young ears in attendance, he felt it very unappropriate. Specifically one song was about men doing all kinds of things, in all kinds of ways, to the “ho’s” they chose to degrade in song. No … Read entire article »
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My Dream Camera…
Erma Bombeck It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else. I love my fuji, but a gal can dream, can’t she? EOS 20D Digital SLR Outfit w/Canon 18-55mm Lens EOS 20D Digital SLR Outfit w/Canon 18-55mm Lens … Read entire article »
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Heartily
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily …” (Colossians 3:23) Said my daughter in law, Miranda to Enric, after inspecting the flat tire revealed on a trip from Wisconsin to Maryland. What could have been a time of dispair for many, was a time for her to make light of a situation, stuck on a highway with a tire that looked like that. You have to admit, when they got a flat tire, they did it heartily . … Read entire article »
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My family and I LOVE Brian Regan
Often Listening to….. I’m wearing my, uh, "Hey, I’m getting fat clothes." …Started untucking. I don’t know what to eat. My doctor told me to read, uh, food labels. You know, so I was in the store the other day, I was reading a Fig Newtons label. I’ve always liked them and I was trying to see if it was okay to eat them, you know. Everything looked pretty good, the fat content and everything. So I’m thinking, "I could, I could eat these." I looked at the serving size… two cookies. Who the heck eats two cookies? I eat Fig Newtons by the sleeve. Two sleeves is a serving size. I open them both and eat them like a tree chipper. [Immitates tree chipper noise] Fig Newton shavings coming … Read entire article »
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Thank you, Señor Canyes
I have blogged more than a few times about the gift of music. I have been blessed many times in that arena. This next collection of CD’s that I have just today ripped into mp3z came about to be a nice gift, but a curious one too. An old online friend, Joan Canyes from Spain, seeing my collection was missing music by Dire Straits (I only had one CD of my own), had sent to me 3 more. A very nice gift. Joan many times seemed like a figment of my imagination, he was very elusive and mysterious. When the CD’s came, I remember thinking, hey, he’s for real. He didn’t manifest himself though, my last trip to Spain , and unfortunately to all my other disbelieving friends, became the butt of many … Read entire article »
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Ex-Official: Russia Moved Saddam’s WMD
“A top Pentagon official who was responsible for tracking Saddam Hussein’s weapons programs before and after the 2003 liberation of Iraq, has provided the first-ever account of how Saddam Hussein “cleaned up” his weapons of mass destruction stockpiles to prevent the United States from discovering them.” “The short answer to the question of where the WMD Saddam bought from the Russians went was that they went to Syria and Lebanon,” former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense John A. Shaw told an audience Saturday at a privately sponsored “Intelligence Summit” in Alexandria, Va. (www.intelligencesummit.org). Does anyone have any trouble believing that story? I frankly don’t. The rest of the story HERE … Read entire article »
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Then and Now…
A little girl, asked where her home was, replied, “where mother is.” ~Keith L. Brooks My little girl isn’t so little anymore, and while I am happy as can be she is still with me, it amazes me that even under my watch, how the changes come so fast. One such change was recent, she declared she wanted her room completely redecorated. How could that be, I thought? We had it decorated very victorian, mauve, and very GIRLY! Her … Read entire article »
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Bush: U.S. on Verge of Energy Breakthrough
“Saying the nation is on the verge of technological breakthroughs that would “startle” most Americans, President Bush on Monday outlined his energy proposals to help wean the country off foreign oil.” President Bush, I am very ready to be “startled” I will believe it when I see it, but the news story is HERE … Read entire article »
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President’s Day
I don’t recall ever having a holiday for President’s Day when growing up… Oh well, they sure do now. In honor of President’s day, I thought to post some quotes by Abraham Lincoln; quotes on various subjects at a variety of venues. AGRICULTURE "Every blade of grass is a study; and to produce two, where there was but one, is both a profit and a pleasure." –From the September 30, 1859 Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society "This leads to … Read entire article »
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Should we sell our ports to foreigners?
Peter Gadiel, who’s son died in the 9/11 attacks, doesn’t think so. In fact, he goes as far as to say, ‘the president has gone insane.” He adds, “We’re not securing our country in any way by selling our ports to foreigners.” I tend to agree. Seems like most of the incovenience for “security purposes” have been passed on to us innocents, while the borders and now the ports just seem like fair game for just anyone. This is one area I part big time with President Bush. News Story HERE … Read entire article »
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What if I Stumble?
My favorite DC TALK song… [the greatest single cause of atheism in the world today Is christians who acknowledge jesus with their lips Then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.] What if I stumble? What if I fall? Is this one for the people? Is this one for the lord? Or do I simply serenade for things I must afford? You can jumble them together, my conflict still remains Holiness is calling, in the midst of courting fame Cause I see the trust in their eyes Though the sky is falling They need your love in their lives Compromise is calling (chorus) What if I stumble, what if I fall? What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all? Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl? What if I stumble, … Read entire article »
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$1M Bounty on Cartoonist
"A Pakistani cleric announced a $1 million bounty for killing a cartoonist who drew the Prophet Muhammad as thousands joined street protests after Friday prayers. " Wow. I guess that will show the world just what pigs political cartoonists are! Story here … Read entire article »
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Added to my MP3 Collection…
1. Aaron Neville / Kenny G. – Even If My Heart Would Break (5:01) 2. B.B. King – Ain’t Nobody Home (3:39) 3. B.B. King – Caldonia (3:19) 4. B.B. King – Cook County Jail Introduction (0:36) 5. B.B. King – How Blue Can You Get? (5:08) 6. B.B. King – Hummingbird (4:35) 7. B.B. King – Nobody Loves Me But My Mother (2:01) 8. B.B. King – Sweet Sixteen (7:02) 9. B.B. King – The Thrill Is Gone.mp3 10. B.B. King – Why I Sing the Blues.mp3 11. Babyface – Kenny G. – Every Time I Close My Eyes.mp3 12. Fleetwood Mac – Don’t Stop.mp3 13. Fleetwood Mac – Dreams.mp3 14. Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way.mp3 15. Fleetwood Mac – Gold Dust Woman.mp3 16. Fleetwood Mac – I Don’t Want to Know.mp3 17. Fleetwood Mac – Never Going Back Again.mp3 18. Fleetwood Mac – … Read entire article »
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States I’ve Been To
create your own visited states map Will I ever get West of the Mississippi? … Read entire article »
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Happy Valentines
On this romantic occasion of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would blog some quotes about Love…. Happy Valentines Everyone. “Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it’s what you are expected to give – which is everything.” “Ama me fideliter! Fidem meam noto: De corde totaliter Et ex mente tota, Sum presentialiter Absens in remota.” Lat: “Love me faithfully!/See how I am faithful:/With all my heart/And all my soul/I am with you/Though I am far … Read entire article »
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Where I’ve Been…
create your own visited countries map or vertaling Duits Nederlands And where I’d like to go….. … Read entire article »
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Snow for Winter
After an unseasonably warm January. yesterday all of Maryland woke up to a winter wonderland… … Read entire article »
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Trivia
I really like trivia! Did you know some of these? 1 . Money isn’t made out of paper, it’s made out of cotton. 2. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. 3. The dot over the letter i is called a “tittle”. 4. A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top. 6. 40% of McDonald’s profits come from the sales of Happy Meals. 7. 315 entries in Webster’s 1996 Dictionary were misspelled. 8. The ’spot’ on 7UP comes from its inventor, who had red eyes. He was albino. 9. On average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents, daily. 10. Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are brother and sister. 11. Chocolate affects a dog’s heart and nervous system; a few ounces … Read entire article »
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Alert: Inclement weather expected for Pasadena
After many weeks of super warm winter temperatures, I get this in my inbox from Weather.com Alert: Inclement weather expected for Pasadena *Sigh* 6-12 inches of the white stuff. … Read entire article »
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Baltimore Auto Show 2006
As last year, I took one of my Sweethearts for an early Valentines to the Car show. This is our second year going into Baltimore to see MotorTrends Auto Show. I missed Petra with us this year, but as far as what cars were there to see, I think this year was better. Also, the children learning you could actually climb into the car and sit it them made it more fun too! Here are a few … Read entire article »
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Grammys 2006
Last night our family had an odd dilemna. We rarely watch television, but last night 3 shows we wanted to see came on at once. LOST, American Idol, and the Grammys. Thanks to quick fingers. modern day inventions like remote controls, and something called the COMMERCIAL, I think the children managed to watch much of each. A few surprises came though on the Grammys. First, what I thought was going to be the Mariah Carey … Read entire article »
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Ordering Pizza in 2010
Georgie from Australia sent me this funny, with an Orwellian futuristic feel. ORDERING PIZZA IN 2010 This is so close to what is probably going to be happening in 2010 that we’re not sure how funny this really is… Operator: Thank you for calling Pizza Hut. May I have your national ID number? Customer: Hi, I’d like to place an order. Operator: I must have your NIDN first, sir. Customer: My National ID Number, yeah, hold … Read entire article »
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Can’t Sleep?
You’re not alone. Neither can many others. Record Sales of Sleeping Pills Are Causing Worries Americans are taking sleeping pills like never before, fueled by frenetic workdays that do not go gently into a great night’s sleep, and lulled by a surge of consumer advertising that promises safe slumber with minimal side effects. About 42 million sleeping pill prescriptions were filled last year, according to the research company IMS Health, up nearly 60 percent since 2000. News Story HERE ————————————– What could be the reason for such an epidemic besides the hard and long work days mentioned? I’d love to know what you think. My guess as the biggest culprit. WORRY. … Read entire article »
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Danish Cartoons
Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing. I do believe the Danes enjoy their freedoms such as we do in the U.S. I’ve even seen on travel tapes that the Danes celebrate OUR 4th of July as we do. Like many newspapers around the world, they make satirical, political cartoons, and some recent ones published has started an international crisis. We have these kinds of cartoons here, some are as irreverant as they can get, and many I find rather offensive, but I would fight to the end for their right to make and print them. In line with that thinking, apparently the Danish press exercised their ‘right’ to make and print what could be considered by some politically, and religious offensive cartoons. Now, since then: Demonstrators in Afghanistan on Tuesday clashed with … Read entire article »
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Turn On
‘Banned’ Aphrodisiac Soda To Be Sold In Stores Makers Claim Cherry Soda Will Arouse Drinkers Well a new soda claiming it can sexually arouse its drinkers will soon be on the shelves at a store near you. It’s a bargain at $3.50 a can. News Story HERE … Read entire article »
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The Narcissist’s Victims
Question: You describe the narcissist as a cunning, immoral extortionist. How does the narcissist affect people around him? Answer: Sooner, or later, everyone around the narcissist is bound to become his victim. People are sucked – voluntarily or involuntarily – into the turbulence that constitutes his life, into the black hole that is his personality, into the whirlwind, which makes up his interpersonal relationships. Different people are adversely affected by different aspects of the narcissist’s life and psychological make-up. Some trust him and rely on him, only to be bitterly disappointed. Others love him and discover that he cannot reciprocate. Yet others are forced to live vicariously, through him. There are three categories of victims: Victims of the narcissist’s instability The narcissist leads an unpredictable, vicissitudinal, precarious, often dangerous life. His ground is ever shifting: geographically as … Read entire article »
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Superbowl Sunday (Dis)Satisfaction
I was raised in a Football household. Superbowl Sunday was always set aside as something special. I have watched football long enough to see how through the years it has evolved from a big game where mostly the men watched, to an event with enough fanfare to attract the whole household. This year we kept up the tradition of sorts. We made a special taco meal to snack on during the game. However, Superbowl 2006 wasn’t very impressive. Even my daughter, who doesn’t care for football, didn’t want to let the evening go without watching the commericals we have come to expect. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately for her, she fell asleep for over one quarter. In all, I wasn’t veryknocked out this year. The game had enough bad calls to really make one not … Read entire article »
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Best Buy & Rebates
I was reading through the blogs at FortyFaces and found out from LunarAdventures that Best Buy is Eliminating Mail-in Rebates . That reminded me of a few experiences I have had with Best Buy, which ultimately exploded into a scene I am not really proud of, but I will share with you anyhow. If the truth be known, I suppose I have spent in excess of over $20,000 at Best Buy. I have bought refrigerators, many computers, software, TV sets, desks, entertainment systems, stereos, CD players, music, DVD’s. gift certificates, microwaves, George Forman cooking grills, Video game consoles, video games, vacuum cleaners, and this list could go on down to paper and ink. We went there so often, my daughter Laura felt sure there should be a parking space for me … Read entire article »
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