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Saturday
Spending it with a tornado watch. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 402 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND ANNE ARUNDEL HOWARD MONTGOMERY … Read entire article »
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Obama’s Church at it Again.
I hope you will pardon (me, not the priest) for putting a video with cursing on it. This was on FoxNews tonight and no beeps were made so it wasn’t highly offensive to television and shouldn’t shock anyone reading this, with the exception that this is language of a priest. What disturbs me a great deal is the word “entitled” that is also used. This Rev. Michael Pfleger is telling white folk they should leave their jobs, their 401ks, because they got it from the grandfathers, a bad generation. He says this while Rev. Jeremiah Wright is making a superb retirement home and a basically endless amount of funds to draw on for the rest of his life. Even so, he finds the time to mock Hillary and anyone else who finds Obama … Read entire article »
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Social Freedom?
I love art. In many ways I would like to think that with my watercolors, drawings, and photography, I am an artist. However, I don’t think in the name of Art we have freedoms that overstep that which is moral and decent. Of course, what is moral and decent has different interpretations, but in regards to children, I don’t see a loose interpretation at all. From Live News Police have temporarily shut down a controversial photography exhibition in Sydney which features sexualised images of naked girls as young as 11. The exhibition, by well-known Australian photographer Bill Henson, was due to be launched at the Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery in Paddington tonight however the opening has been canceled after police intervened. I am glad the authorities in Australia saw the sense in shutting this exhibition down in … Read entire article »
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Seen on a T-Shirt
At our Church Picnic, Tony wore an interesting T-shirt… It says: Religion is humans trying to work their way to God. Christianity is God coming to men and women through a relationship with Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 … Read entire article »
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The Xerraire Network
I have been trying to figure out a way to put all my websites listed in one place and under one domain name. This hasn’t been easy. I was never good with names for things like this. Anyway, for now, I have created the XerraireNetwork page, a list of all my sites and projects in one place. Visit Xerraire Network HERE … Read entire article »
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Memorial Day (Part Two)
The next part of Memorial Day Weekend was our church picnic. The day started as usual, seeing Mr. Mason cooking the hamburgers and hotdogs. Laura and Miquel in a big game of soccer. Mike brought his appetite, and why not? No one cooks it up like Baptists at a barbecue! If there is a baby around, Anna will find them and scoop them up! There was also football, volleyball, great weather, and a special fellowship with our church family. … Read entire article »
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Memorial Day
Our Memorial Day seemed to start on Sunday with Maranatha sending to our church a group of violinists who gave a concert of patriotic and spiritual songs. I couldn’t help but think of this photo of Obama as when the group played the Star Spangled Banner, everyone, without being told to, young and old, rose and stood, put their hands over their hearts, and faced the American Flag with deep reverence. I think there would be very few people in that congregation voting for someone who won’t do the same. Maranatha also sent a speaker. She had small patriotic messages to go along with the music. There was a lot she packed into it, and too much to remember, but one item stood out to me. As she recalled that perhaps the founders … Read entire article »
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Signs
I’ve had a strange, hard week. Without giving away too much information, let’s just say all the signs were there. If you’re considering a relationship with someone, don’t ignore important signs. A Dozen Ways to Get to Know Your Real Partner The Signs Are All Around You By Stacy D. Phillips In my line of work — family law — I often hear the same old refrain when my client explains to me why they split from their significant other. It goes like this, “I guess I didn’t really know my partner after all.” You might ask, “How could that be?” How could you have an intimate relationship with someone only to wake up one day to find out that the person you fell in love with is not the person they turned out to … Read entire article »
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Bridgestone Screaming Squirrel Commercial
In light of my I Brake for Squirrels blog, I thought I would share this commercial I saw while watching the French Open today. … Read entire article »
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My Day at Kinder
We have had so much rain and cold, and the warm days we’ve had up till now have been very busy. It was good to go to one of my favorite spots and just walk in the park with my camera… … Read entire article »
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New Client!
Oh yeah, I am definately keeping one foot in Wisconsin! Visit Timberland Today, just opened up on the web, and a great place for worship in Crivitz, Wisconsin! … Read entire article »
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Rock the Vote
Last night I was one of the millions who watched the Finale of American Idol. At the end of a very entertaining two hours, they announced the number of people who had voted between David Cook and David Archuleta – Nearly 100 million people voted. I couldn’t help but think how only a few less than the 120 million people who voted for president in 2004! As much as I have enjoyed American Idol, I think that says something about our nation. When you have near as many people voting for a singing contest as you do for president, there is something wrong. Don’t get me wrong, I am glad people cheered on their favorite singer, we all need some fun downtime, but we are also supposed to CARE who leads our nation. My favorite … Read entire article »
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Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay LESS
As the House passes bill to sue OPEC, (Is this the best those liberal democrats can do?), Oil hits $132 a barrel, and Obama tells us to do with less, Newt Gingrich emailed me with another thought: Drill Here Drill Now Pay Less He continues: Last week, liberals in Congress voted for the equivalent of a $150 billion tax increase. They voted to make your next trip to the gas station more expensive; to make your next airplane ticket more expensive; to make heating your home more expensive — even to make feeding your family more expensive. How did they do it? By voting to block environmentally sound production of U.S. energy in favor of continuing to be held hostage to oil from foreign dictatorships. Who’s to blame for our high gas prices? The oil companies? The … Read entire article »
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Graphics Progam and Windows Vista
It has been (and still is) a journey with my new computer. Not only have I had to learn how to use a laptop and get used to those differences, I have also had to learn Windows Vista. On first glance, Vista looked like a system for people who just don’t know how to use computers with care, and Microsoft thought of a way how to just put many things on automatic for you. So, not a … Read entire article »
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Going Backwards
I was just reading a speech that Obama gave recently, and frankly, it baffles me how he intends to get elected with this: “We can’t drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times … and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK,” Obama said. We can’t get our people to even locate Iran or Korea on a map, what makes Obama think people care what others think? It’s human nature, people don’t like to go backwards. But my ever questioning daughter just proposed to me, “What does Obama drive anyway?” So, I looked it up. Barack Obama picked the Chrysler 300C sedan as his running mate, according to Car and Driver. The 300C is a gas guzzler, relatively speaking, netting … Read entire article »
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Web Hosting
I would be remiss if I didn’t share with the readers that PowWeb, the hosting plan that I use for all of Xerraireart.com, which means this blog as well, is having a huge discount sale. Looking for web hosting? Check out PowWeb! Hosting for just $3.88/month! … Read entire article »
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New Fonts
It’s been awhile since this fontaholic got some new fonts! Here’s the latest addition! ank.ttf ChaosTimes.TTF DIRTC.TTF idiot.ttf JellykaCastlesQueen.ttf Kingthings Christmas.ttf Ramon.ttf Ramon-Bold.ttf Ramon-Italic.ttf riesling.ttf The Great Thunder.ttf Walk-Around-the-Block.ttf Windsong.ttf … Read entire article »
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It’s Our Oil and We’ll Pump if We Want To
This picture shows President Bush with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, asking for higher oil output, and the King refused. He is allowed to say no. It’s their oil, and they can pump it if they want to. I have no problem with that. This is just another in a list of mistakes Bush makes in my opinion. Bush should be on the television talking to the American people about this problem. If Bush wants … Read entire article »
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Robins Update
Some time ago, I blogged about robins making a nest in our front porch light. I thought would be good to sneak a peak inside the nest, as I figured eggs were there by now, and I’ve seen the robins sitting on it, (although, I don’t know how, with the little space they allowed for themselves!) Here is what I saw: … Read entire article »
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Learning Flash
A while ago my sister gave me Teach Yourself Flash MX 2004. It’s something I’ve been wanting to learn for awhile now, but time is always an issue. Finally John and I have decided to set aside some time together to learn it. We are only into our fist lesson, but it’s been fun. Here is my first flash movie: So far it’s been easy to understand. Get your copy! Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia Flash MX 2004 in 24 Hours Since its introduction … Read entire article »
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10 Hot Careers for 2008
According to Yahoo Education News, these are the 10 top careers for 2008: 1. Marketing and Promotions Management * Median Salary: $63,610 * Education: communications and/or marketing degree, personal experience * Bottom Line: If you can tell a story that earns your company new customers, you’ll love the view from your new corner office. 2. Medical Assisting * Median Salary: $24,610 * Education: medical assisting program completion * Bottom Line: Explore a medical career while helping doctors manage busy practices. 3. Computer Networking Specialist * Median Salary: $66,460 * Education: IT degree with industry certification * Bottom Line: Get trained on Windows Vista or Mac OS X and become every IT manager’s best friend. 4. Teacher * Median Salary: $41,400 * Education: bachelor’s degree and state-accredited teacher training program * Bottom Line: Use your … Read entire article »
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Granite Girls Soccer 2008
Laura’s soccer came to an end today with the final tournament game. They won 4-3! For more photos of the two years Laura has been playing with this fine team, look HERE. … Read entire article »
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Thimerosal
Ever since Miranda made a mention of this on my Fluoride post, I have been curious about this subject. Today on FoxNews it was reported that 5,000 families are suing the U.S., alleging that vaccines caused autism and other neurological problems in their children. Lawyers for the families will present three different theories of how vaccines caused autism. Thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) has been removed in recent years from standard childhood vaccines, except flu vaccines that are not packaged in single-doses. The families say that their children were growing normally until they received the vaccines with thimerosal. More on the story HERE Links of interest: National Austism Association Vaccine Educational Center SafeMinds.org … Read entire article »
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My Birthday!
As well as Mother’s Day, today was my birthday. I came back from my trip to find presents and cards from Australia and Holland, as well as a card from my friend Myrna (a friend from as far back as before kindergarden!). Now that I was back at home, I got to celebrate the occasion with those near me. Thanks everyone. I love my presents and I love you! … Read entire article »
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Mother’s Day 2008
Mother’s Day was a day of recovering from my trip and I spent it with my mom, together with my sister and her family. For this mother’s day, I thought I would share this lovely photograph I took of Miranda and little Silas. I took this image as we hiked around Reflection Lake at Northland, in Wisconsin. Many blessings to all mothers! … Read entire article »
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Serve
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity. ~Titus 2:7 In a pregraduation service at Northland, they acknowledged the spouses of the graduates with towels and a single rose. This seemed so right to me. Enric had a few obstacles and as many do, and faced a few hardships along the journey. How much easier was it with the support and love of his wife, Miranda. She is indeed, more precious than … Read entire article »
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The Graduate
And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. ~Isaiah 42:16 My son graduated from Northland Baptist Bible College today. He has worked hard for this moment. I was indeed blessed to go to Wisconsin and see him graduate. … Read entire article »
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Wisonsin/Michigan
I am blogging for the first time, away from home, at my hotel in Michigan. This is fun! Our trip went without any incident. Here is Laura and Anna at BWI waiting for our flight with Midwest: Flying over Lake Michigan is always exciting: Miranda stopped to feed the baby on our way from Green Bay to Northland. So, Laura and I investigated this old building from 1881 in Stiles, Wisconsin. Then we got to see this fella with the dreamiest blue … Read entire article »
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Traveling
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” — Lao Tzu “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” — Robert Louis Stevenson “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain “There is no moment of delight in any pilgrimage like the beginning of it.” — Charles Dudley Warner “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” — Susan Heller “A good traveler … Read entire article »
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More on the Fluoride Debate
I have already blogged on the dangers of fluoride, but more information on this toxic poison is continuing to pour in. If I ever wondered why my thyroid doesn’t work properly, the mystery seems to be solved with the fluoride pills my dentist insisted to my mom that I take as a child, since we were using well water, and not fluoride treated city water. In Port Huron, Mich., officials are considering a halt to fluoridation that began in 1974, as residents have argued the treatment poses health risks to newborns and infants, those with thyroid conditions and others. Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Fisher said: “Fluoride is cumulative in your body. … There’s a fairly large body of scientists that believe it’s not good for your health.” In England, where most public drinking is … Read entire article »
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