Barb’s Blog » Archive for July 2008
Be Ready (part two)
In light of my blog “Be Ready” where I posted dcTalk’s “I Wished We’d All Been Ready” and they sing of the Rapture, I remembered yet another song on a simular subject. The Bible talks of a time when Jesus comes again, and mentions all the signs. According to Johnny Cash, It’s Going by the Book. Going by the Book by Johnny Cash … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Live View Remote Shooting with the Canon 40D
Have I mentioned how much I love my new camera? Through my forum at UniqueExposures, I learned of another feature this camera, the Canon 40D has. I can hook up the camera to my laptop and with the software, point my camera [on a tripod] out of the window and sit at my desk and see what the camera is aiming at right on my laptop! I can focus from where I sit at the laptop, I can change the speed and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Be Ready
“A piece of bread could buy a bag of gold.” This line from a once popular in church circles 70’s song has been coming back to me a lot lately. I think the economy, watching gas and food prices rise has had a lot to do with that. I so remember the film that went out in churches, “A Thief in the Night” giving a vivid idea to young people of The Rapture. This whole idea has been revived with The Left Behind Books, movies, and dc Talk’s version of, “You’ve Been Left Behind.” … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
From the Past
“A memory is what is left when something happens and does not completely unhappen.” ~Edward de Bono This must be my week for people in my past to contact me. If these things come in threes, this could get interesting. It’s funny how I’ve often been told how even though we might not speak for awhile, reuniting and picking up where we left off is so easy. I am glad for that. “I have memories – but only a fool stores his past in the future.” ~David Gerrold I’ve had an interesting life so far. Looking forward to seeing what God does in my future… … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
More Fun with Conner and Aiden
Conner also enjoyed his day at the pool. He is such a happy smiley baby. And what is more fun than a wheelbarrow ride? An after swim cuddle is nice too…. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
One, Two, Three!
We had the blessing that Linda, Roger, and Kim brought Dennis, Aiden, and Conner to come spend a day at the pool with us. It’s been good to watch these boys grow and thrive. Aiden is like a charging bull, but he is so much fun. He enjoyed his day and I enjoyed taking pictures of him. I think I finally have a camera fast enough to keep up with Aiden. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Drive Free For Life
My friend Jeff has launched a new site, Drive Free for Life. On the site he introduces the “free gas” calculator. This tool shows consumers how they can fight back against high gas prices — and even fill their tank year-round for free! The free gas calculator is also available HERE DriveFreeForLife is a consumer resource that teaches thousands to think differently about rising fuel prices, with tools and advice that helps people not only survive, but thrive in this era of high oil prices. … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Kinder with a Canon
I love to visit a nearby place called Kinder Farm Park. I finally got a good weather day to take the near 3 mile hike around with my new Canon 40D. It wasn’t easy with all those pounds of camera gear to carry. For more of the day’s photos CLICK HERE (It’s the first 14 images) … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Two Ways to Live
In all the complexities that make up our lives, it’s kind of hard to believe that someone can narrow it down to there are “Two Ways to Live.” It couldn’t be that easy. Are there really two main choices for our complicated lives? The people at Matthias Media, a ministry from Australia, have broken it down to Two Ways to Live. See their presentation HERE … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Eek, No Mouse!
Did you know the computer mouse is 40 years old? I had no idea, and there are some experts out there predicting its demise. Perhaps in the next 5 years. Influenced by some video games, they feel that the computer mouse is no longer needed. Taking over will be so called gestural computer mechanisms like touch screens and facial recognition devices. “The mouse works fine in the desktop environment but for home entertainment or working on a notebook … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
America’s Best Hospitals
In this election year, health care seems to have taken a back seat in the news. I thought this list was interesting though, and very pleased to find the Hospital at the top right here in Maryland! 1. Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore 2. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. 3. Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles 4. Cleveland Clinic 5. Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 6. New York-Presbyterian Univ. Hosp. of Columbia and Cornell 7. University of California, San Francisco Medical Center 8. Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston (tie) Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. 10. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (tie) University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle 12. Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis 13. University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers, Ann Arbor 14. UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 15. Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville 16. Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, Calif. 17. University of Chicago Medical … Read entire article »
Filed under: News Items
Judicial Tyranny
I remember being a little girl, and hearing my mom say, “The one thing our very wise forfathers didn’t forsee, was how to keep the judicial branch of government from being too strong.” I didn’t understand that completely then. The Constitution establishes legislative and executive branches of government to establish policy, make laws, and govern the nation. The role of the judicial branch is to ensure fairness and justice in the application of the laws. These days, the branch that is supposed to MAKE the laws, (Congress) doesn’t. They worry about gambling in the baseball arena, they change the menu at the government cafeteria, and they waste time and money running for president, but it seems little else. (Read here for more of their activities) So, the judicial branch of government is doing exactly what mom said … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Drill!
“You should be happy your gas is $4.00 a gallon, some of Europe pays twice that.” It is often said and yet there is an error in this logic. Much of Europe has an amazing connection of transport that makes cars unnecessary. Many can roam about comfortably and never own a car. In many cases, a car is pure luxury. This is not so where I live, and without the convenience of a metro or a bus route, I don’t have options other countries have. Yesterday, President Bush lifted an executive ban on offshore drilling. This doesn’t solve our problem however, as it is now put in the hands of our lazy, do nothing, democractic Congress. (Let’s not forget their leader Pelosi’s promise that the democrats had a plan to bring down … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Hummingbird!
Have you ever observed a humming-bird moving about in an aerial dance among the flowers – a living prismatic gem…. it is a creature of such fairy-like loveliness as to mock all description. ~W.H. Hudson, Green Mansions I have been trying now for awhile to capture a hummingbird with my new camera. I finally had a little success! Larger image HERE … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Never a Dull Moment
Today, I noticed while I was vacuuming the swimming pool something was missing from the pool ladder. I went to the shed to find the parts. This green snake was inside to greet me. It was really small around but rather long. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Cleaning the Roof
I noticed the other day what a mess the roof of the house was, along with the debris staining the gutter guards. As I spent a day scrubbing it, I realized, “Wait a minute, I have two tall boys in the house.” The next day, Miquel and Mike was given the job, and went beyond what I could do. Obviously Miquel doesn’t share my issue with heights…. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
What’s Your New Address?
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15 Today my son Miquel and I went to a funeral service for one of the most Godliest of men I have known, who had been ill for some time and passed away. Left behind is a very Godly and sweet family. What made this service different is that his son Micah, preached at the funeral service. Preaching a funeral, my own son tells me, is the hardest of sermons. I can’t imagine what it would be like if it was for your own father. Micah has the blessed assurance to know that his dad was a believer in God, a committed Christian, had a relationship with and trusted Jesus as his Savior. His life was testament to this belief. Micah said, “My dad did not … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
CHANGE Languages?
Obama, our little CHANGE candidate. I think he is going too far in the following video, insisting people learn Spanish. This is the United States of America, the English settled here, we speak the American form of English. That’s it. Now don’t get me wrong. I like learning languages. I can in fact, speak and understand three languages. But I also recognize that this is a gift I have. I wouldn’t expect others to just be able to do it that easily. Obama saying everyone should learn Spanish is like me saying, everyone should paint with watercolors, write in blogs, make a mean potato omlette, and do photography like I do. I think that is CHANGE going too far. … Read entire article »
Filed under: News Items
Diplomatic Deadbeats
I saw on FoxNews this morning that the diplomats living in New York City repeatedly refuse to pay for parking tickets that they have received from illegal parking. Also, it goes beyond that, they buy property here in the U.S. and they also refuse to pay for their property taxes as well. This is where Diplomatic Immunity fares well for those who refuse to pay. No wonder NYC had to create a toll for those wanting to come into the city, it’s to cover for all these unpaid fines! It’s no small change like a quarter in the parking meter, either. The city is owed about $78 million in unpaid taxes–Egypt owes almost $2 million in diplomatic-related parking tickets and India owes upwards of $16 million in property taxes. Councilman Eric Gioia of Queens said yesterday … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
The Wilds 2008
Another year, another trip to The Wilds! Our teens will go to North Carolina for a week of fun, Bible study, and cut off from the world. No cell phones, no radios, no mp3 players, no computers, nothing. Each year, no one seems to even miss their connection to the outside world. Each year the camp has a theme. One year it was the “Days of Knights” and midieval theme prevailed [Miquel came home talking … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
To Decline or Not to Decline
On this 4th of July weekend, and carrying over from my post yesterday, perhaps an email I received from Bill O’Reilly answers my question, why would we change, and WHAT would we change? Here is some of what his email says: A Nation in Decline? By Bill O’Reilly Just in time for Independence Day, the bible of the American left, the New York Times, continues to opine that the United States is a “nation in decline.” Hoping to see a Democrat in the White House, the newspaper has been hammering home that theme on its editorial pages. The Times bases its claims on two primary situations: The negative view of America abroad, and income inequality at home. So let’s take a look at the supposed “decline.” Overseas, the world is largely a mess. Africa remains a … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
No “Change” from our Freedoms, Please
As we have a candidate screaming “change” from every rooftop, the following that Joe sent me truly begs to ponder how much “change” do we really need? by By Craig R. Smith The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the president. In essence 2/3s of the citizenry just ain’t happy and want a change. Is … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Disco Swimming Pool
When Laura and I made our trip to Wisconsin, we saw an item in the SkyMall catalog on the plane for a floating light for a swimming pool. Today, as we needed something for the pool, we went to the pool store and found the same light, but for about $5 less. We bought it. As soon as it went dark we dashed out to the pool to give it a try. Also, being the day before the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Been Busy
Um….my last post I informed you that I finally purchased my dream camera! – The Canon 40D Well, I’ve been busy…. The camera has so much going for it. It brings birds right to your eyes! Like this Sparrow: Or this Goldfinch: …and yesterday Laura and I went to Annapolis and we got some very sharp landscapes as well. I am having so much fun and I am so pleased with the images so far. More Photos at Annapolis … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Archives
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- July 2007
- June 2007
- May 2007
- April 2007
- March 2007
- February 2007
- January 2007
- December 2006
- November 2006
- October 2006
- September 2006
- August 2006
- July 2006
- June 2006
- May 2006
- April 2006
- March 2006
- February 2006
- January 2006
- December 2005
- November 2005
- October 2005
- September 2005
- August 2005
- July 2005
- June 2005
- May 2005
- April 2005
- March 2005
- February 2005
- January 2005
Recent Comments