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Al Gore: Practice what you preach
Just days after winning an Oscar for his movie, “Inconvenient Truth,” a local non-profit organization is claiming that Al Gore’s own home “emblematic of what it deems Gore’s environmental hypocrisy.” Holding Gore’s utility bills for the past two years, the Tennessee Center for Policy Research charged Monday that the gas and electric bills for the former vice president’s 20-room home and pool house devoured nearly 221,000 kilowatt-hours in 2006, more than 20 times the national average of 10,656 kilowatt-hours. “If this were any other person with $30,000-a-year in utility bills, I wouldn’t care,” says the Center’s 27-year-old president, Drew Johnson. “But he tells other people how to live and he’s not following his own rules.” Even though Tipper and Gore have installed solar panels, and have taken some efficiency measures, Johnson is not … Read entire article »
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ACLU Chapter President Arrested for Child Pornography
A news story not being thrown on the front page, is this one regarding former ACLU President, Charles Rust-Tierney, being arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. "According to a criminal complaint obtained by ABC News, Rust-Tierney allegedly used his e-mail address and credit card to subscribe to and access a child pornography website. The complaint states that federal investigations into child pornography websites revealed that “Charles Rust-Tierney has subscribed to multiple child pornography website over a period of years.” As recently as last October, the complaint alleges, “Rust-Tierney purchased access to a group of hardcore commercial child pornography websites.” Rust-Tierney admitted to investigators that he had downloaded videos and images from child pornography websites onto CD-ROMs, according to the complaint. The videos described in the complaint depict graphic forcible intercourse with prepubescent females. One if … Read entire article »
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Baby Shower
“Babies are such a nice way to start people” Today, one of my oldest and dearest friends gave a baby shower for her daughter, Britney. Naturally Laura and I were invited. It started with a very treacherous snowfall as seen from their basement window… Britney was totally surprised She had a lot of presents to open! Here she opens our gift, a basket of Baby Sweet Pea infant massage oils, baby soaps, and Boo Boo Balm The cake… As you can see, she … Read entire article »
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Lopez vs. Lopez
“Divorce is the psychological equivalent of a triple coronary by-pass. After such a monumental assault on the heart, it takes years to amend all the habits and attitudes that led up to it.” ~Mary Kay Blakely … Read entire article »
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Phil Keaggy Music
Someone very special has decided to help me with my Amazon Wish list. Can’t go wrong with music. This time with Phil Keaggy. Thank you 1. PHIL KEAGGY – BLUEBERRY JAM.mp3 2. Phil Keaggy – Del’s Bells (1:32) 3. PHIL KEAGGY – ELECT RICK.mp3 4. Phil Keaggy – Griegarious (0:15) 5. Phil Keaggy – Icicles (2:19) 6. Phil Keaggy – Jam in the Pocket (4:11) 7. PHIL KEAGGY – JOYPHIL.mp3 8. PHIL KEAGGY – KEGWORTH RECONSIDERS.mp3 9. PHIL KEAGGY – KEGWORTH SPEAKS.mp3 10. … Read entire article »
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Currently Reading…
The American Covenant: The Untold Story The classic 150,000 bestselling book, documents America’s Christian heritage and the hand of God in our founding. … Read entire article »
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Your State’s Preamble
While the ACLU threatens suit against those who have a cross on federal property, and makes more of the ’separation of Church and State” than ever was meant to be, I had to be glad in a little in the email my sister just sent me.Apparently, every Preamble in each state in the U.S. acknowledges our Christian roots, honoring God in each of them: Alabama 1901, Preamble We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution. Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land. Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, … Read entire article »
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Ice for Valentines
How was YOUR Valentine’s Day? Here in Maryland, it turned into a wintry mix of snow and ice, followed by winds and many with no electricity. Roads were treacherous and we didn’t move from our home. Valentine’s Day in Maryland….. Images of my yard here… … Read entire article »
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Do it Right
The thing about falling in love, is that if you do it right, you never have to hit the ground. Happy Valentine’s Day! … Read entire article »
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Hollister Happiness
With snow in the forecast, and one valentine taken care of already, I decided to take Laura out for our annual Valentine’s Day at the Mall early. She picked out more happiness from Hollister – an adorable shirt from Hollister to get ready for summer, a head band to complete the look, and one Hollister scarf to have for the rest of this winter and a few more to come, I hope. Hope everyone has a great … Read entire article »
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Baltimore Auto Show 2007
Each year, I take one of my “valentines’ to the Motortrends Autoshow in Baltimore, Maryland. It has become quite a little tradition that the whole family likes. This year we each had cameras, flat shoes (ahem, Laura), ample card space, and plenty of fresh batteries. Also this year, Miquel brought his friend, Mike, who seemed a little perplexed at the amount of picture taking our family can do. Later, he got into it himself, … Read entire article »
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Faith
“Faith is to believe what we do not see and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe.” ~Augustine of Hippo ~~~~~~~ Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ~ Hebrews 11:1 … Read entire article »
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I need a name change!
I found out there are WAY too many with the same name as me! HowManyOfMe.com There are: 2,749 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name? Miquel fared a little better HowManyOfMe.com There are: 11 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name? … Read entire article »
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Face Lift
I decided to give the main page (in which this blog is located) a face lift. I like the new look so far. If you haven’t yet browsed the rest of my art site, please do. This site has grown to more than I ever intended it to. When I started, I just wanted galleries for my Artwork, my Terragens, and Photography. Since then, I have added three blogs; this one, my photo blog and now … Read entire article »
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