Barb’s Blog » Archive for September 2006
La Tienda
I lived in Spain for nearly a year, and then enjoyed a few visits back to what seemed like my other ‘home’ country. I was often teased in the extra suitcases I’d have to buy to come home, that I tried to bring Spain home with me. One thing that was hard to bring back with me was its food. I was happy to find an online shop called LaTienda some years ago. Today I was … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
While I slept…
Generally, I am not a nap person. Even when I was a teeny baby, my mom has recalled time and time again, that I just never took a nap. She swore even as a tiny infant, I was ‘afraid I would miss something’ and would refuse sleep until night. So today, after a lot of stress at home for the last week or so, after a lot of projects consuming my time, and life in general, I suppose I just had a collapse and fell into sleep. Seems it was a poor choice of day and time to take a nap as while I slept, tornadoes hit Pasadena and not far from where I live. I remember falling asleep hearing the thunder and seeing lightning out the window. I do recall the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Linda and George return
I was swept away today, to our continent’s west. Not in a literal sense, but via a visit from my sister Linda and her husband George. They just returned from a long time away trekking the West in their RV. They showed us many photos of their vacation and truly the sites were a marvel. I’ve never been west of the Mississippi. I long to see it all. Before they left I must have said a dozen … Read entire article »
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You know your from Maryland when…
(My friend and longtime neighbor Lisa passed this on to me) You know your from Maryland when… You know more than 10 people who own boats, all at the same marina in Solomons. You can pronounce and spell "Pocomoke," "Mattaponi," "Accokeek," "Havre de Grace" and "Silopanna" (Annapolis backwards). You pronounce "Bowie" BOO-ee Not BOW-ee. Or BAUW-ee. Someone asks you what school you went to – you automatically name your High School. You know where ‘lil it lee … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Barb’s Family Tree
I took advantage of this little graphic that came my way via a graphic’s yahoo group, and decided to fill in my family tree. Years ago in High School we had to do a family tree project, and I worked so long and hard on it. I remember hours at my grandmom’s dining room table telling me stories of her brothers, sisters, mom and dad in the mountains of West Virginia. I remember going to my … Read entire article »
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Latest Speed Test
I am very pleased to say that my Internet Service Provider has increased the speed they allow to their clients, giving me well over the speed that I had when I started with them years ago. Here are my test results: What to know your speed? Test now! How does yours compare with mine? Let me know! If your speeds don’t match mine and you’d like to go faster, get Comcast! (They also now offer VOIP and … Read entire article »
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Honest Abe
It wasn’t until a recent trip to D.C. that I learned my daughter and Abe Lincoln were real ‘tight mates’. She rather proved it by willing to make a hike of it in the hot summer D.C. sun to see his statue in the Lincoln Memorial. She could do worse I suppose in her admiration of someone. Today I found an interesting quote on the net, supposely by Abraham Lincoln. These days when there are so many shades of grey on right and wrong, so … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Halloween Costumes
Remember dressing up as a kid for Halloween? These days Costume Partys are no longer just for kids! People seem to like to have occasions to ‘dress up’, escape from reality for awhile, and just ‘be’ someone else for a short while. Recently, “Crazy Andrew” showed up at our house on the opening night of the new Pirates of the Carribean Movie, completely dressed up like Captain Jack Sparrow. It was fun for him and all … Read entire article »
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Listening to while working…
…Also could be called, rebuilding the collection after the failure of the external. (Some of Laura’s & Miquel’s are mixed in here too) 1. Amadou et MAriam – Je pense à toi (5:13) 2. Amel Bent – Le Droit A L’Erreur.mp3 3. Avenged Sevenfold – Betrayed (6:47) 4. Avenged Sevenfold – I Won’t See You Tonight Part 1 (8:58) 5. Avenged Sevenfold – Red Is The New Black (5:10) 6. Avenged Sevenfold – The Wicked End (7:10) 7. Beethoven – Fur Elise (piano).mp3 8. Block Party – Banquet (3:19) 9. Bubba Sparxxx ft. Ying Yang Twins – Ms New Booty.mp3 10. Evanescence – Call Me When You’re Sober (3:34) 11. Final Fantasy VII Advent Children – Main Theme (Piano).mp3 12. from first to last2 – emily.mp3 13. From First To Last – Hidden Track.mp3 14. Howie Day – Collide (4:09) 15. Howie Day – … Read entire article »
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Halloween MySpace Layouts
Ever growing is my newly created section at SkinsGallery of MySpace Layouts. Going with the flow that is "MySpace" and using my creativity, I am kinda glad I started this section. I have had nice, positive feedback as well. Recently I took a look at my stats to see what people were looking for, and Halloween was definately among the top keywords. So, I have put together a few new layouts with a theme for … Read entire article »
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World Reaches 2.5 Billion Cell Connections
I read this little statistic on the day that at 6 AM, someone I don’t even know from Asia decides to ring my cell phone with a text message. Three times. I wasn’t very happy about it. So, today I read and learn that the total number of worldwide cellular connections now stands at 2.5 billion. The people that track this information say that there are about 40 million new connections per month. Amazing. "A quarter of the growth … Read entire article »
Filed under: News Items
5 years ago
Five years ago today, I remember exactly what I was doing, I think most of us do. I was online with John, when the phone call came from my friend Lisa, saying, "Look at the television, an airplane has hit one of the twin towers." As I clicked on the news I saw yet another plane hit. Soon after, not far from here in Pennsylvania and not far from here in Washington D.C., more places were … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Venezuela Dictator Vows To Bring Down U.S. Government
This comes from my friend Nancy. Venezuela Dictator Hugo Chavez has vowed to bring down the U.S. government. Chavez, president of Venezuela, told a TV audience : "Enough of imperialist aggression; we must tell the world: down with the U.S. empire. We have to bury imperialism this century." The guest on his television program, beamed across Venezuela, was Cindy Sheehan, the antiwar activist. Chavez recently had as his guest Harry Belafonte, who called President Bush … Read entire article »
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Not in Pasadena!
We live in an area that isn’t very large. Pasadena has a population of about 12,000. It is definately ever growing, and I suppose with growth, comes some uninvited “excitement.” This week Miquel had some such excitement where he works at a local pharmacy. It seems he had a male customer and Miquel at once had a bad feeling about the man. The customer seemed agitated, but he had a suit on, and placed purchases on the counter, and then asked for a large amount of cigarettes from behind the counter. Miquel did as asked, and after bagging, told him the total of the bill, some $500, and the fellow then suddenly ‘remembers’, “Oh, I have some photos I need to pick up too.” No sooner had Miquel turned to fetch his photos, the man was … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Good Preaching
For years now I have sat down more than a few times with the Pastor of our church at Anchor Baptist in Millersville and said, "You have good ’stuff’ coming out of here, Pastor." I was referring to the excellent preaching and teaching in the church services and Sunday School. So naturally when I started to be responsible for the church website, I was always putting forth the idea that we should put the sermons online for others to hear. Many churches have housebound elderly, or sick, or just those who missed a Sunday. Also it gives those looking for a church a peek into what is taught. I have only just started linking to the many sermons, but there is a good start there now. So grab your Bible, have a … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
I got a Porsche!!!!
Well, an external hard drive made by Porsche . Update to my old external. So far nothing has been recovered although I will give the people at Aertight credit for trying very hard. The next step is to look up a specialist. I will keep everyone posted how that is going. Anyone with any information on data recovery in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, let me know! In any event, a new external was needed … Read entire article »
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School’s NOT Out
Laura and I started our homeschooling classes this week. (I always start in the traditional way I grew up and wait till after Labor Day). We have really had a good start. This year is slightly different, in that we added Spanish to her list of subjects. (Again, I began in the 8th grade as well). I don’t know if she realizes it, but she has a sparkle in her eyes as I teach it to … Read entire article »
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How Much Is My Blog Worth?
I have no idea how this service determines the quote, but this was for my blog: My blog is worth $5,080.86 . How much is your blog worth? … Read entire article »
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Dodge Durango
I’ve been a member of Club Mom for years. It’s nice to spend those reward points! But now, they have really done it! They are giving away a Dodge Durango! I could sure use one of those, I bet you could too! Enter to try! … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
In the car park
While we were coming back from one of our trips to D.C., the rest of us walking NORMALLY from the metro to the car, I noticed Miquel deviate from just walking and leap up on the lamppost as he made his way. Naturally I told him that he should make a warning to his ‘Mom with a camera’ so I can be ready. He graciously re-did the leap, getting excellent height I might add. I set the … Read entire article »
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New MySpace Layouts
I am still getting the hang of how to make MySpace Layouts. I now have 15 in my new collection, here are the newest: Sad Angel, Wishes of Hope, and Dream & Stars You can see them all HERE … Read entire article »
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