I first heard about the Dixie Chicks some years ago when someone requested them for an ICQ skin, (back in the days of taking requests at MXskinz). I looked them up and realized, "Oh, country music, that is why I don't know that much about them." And I guess I still don't. Except for when they made the news when during a concert they made a negative remark regarding Bush and the Iraq War. It seems they have been doing damage ... Read More

Hey Mr. Tallyman, come tally me banana... Bananas containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout.?No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial ... Read More

I watched Spiderman as a young girl, I read some of the comics, and I haven't fallen asleep through all of the movies, so when I saw an article in Yahoo regarding this taboo of a superhero taking off the mask, I took notice. The storyline has "a showdown between a group of superheroes and supervillains in which hundreds of innocent civilians are killed, the government passes the Super-Hero Registration Act, requiring all superheroes to reveal their identities and register as "living ... Read More

My baths aren't legendary as Cleopatra's, but it is well known amongst those closest to me how much I enjoy my baths. In fact, many gifts given to me for my birthday and Christmas are often from Bath & Body, and other such gift baskets. So at first I didn't know what to make of this news article with an iPod sitting on a toilet roll dispenser. I thought at first, "Now that is just silly." But then I scrolled down ... Read More

"Professor Bob Carter of the Marine Geophysical Laboratory at James Cook University, in Australia gives what, for many Canadians, is a surprising assessment: "Gore's circumstantial arguments are so weak that they are pathetic. It is simply incredible that they, and his film, are commanding public attention." What's this? Someone even daring to doubt Gore? Surely this must be one out of only a few that believe this way. No says an article in CanadaFreePress.com "Carter is one of hundreds of highly qualified ... Read More

Adding to my Time Life collection from the year 1973. I can't even begin to figure out which is my favorite. The classic Smoke on the Water, Dobey Gray's Drift Away, which seemed to play endlessly as I would suntan by the pool, or We're an American Band, Doobie Brothers, Todd Rundgren....just too many good ones that year! 1. Al Green - Call Me (Come Back Home) (3:04) 2. Billy Preston - Will It Go Round in Circles (3:44) 3. Curtis Mayfield - Superfly ... Read More

Just another update to the gifts being sent in to help my children get to camp! The total of donations is now at $220.00 $240.00 I feel so humbled and blessed, I just can't explain it. My children and I are so stunned and pleased with the generosity of others! Thank you! By the way, they held their fund-raiser with the church this Saturday, here are the photos of the CAR WASH! ... Read More

“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” ~ Albert Einstein ( This came to me from our resident Rev at UE of Woodland Chapel ) One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events. The grandson asked his grandfather what he thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general. The Grandpa replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before: television became wide spread, penicillin, polio shots, frozen ... Read More

So what happens when you put a bunch of Mentos into a Diet Coke bottle?  Entertainment. See HERE ... Read More

As my children are participating in the fund raiser to go to camp, I thought I should update on my blog written last Monday, asking for help to send my children to camp. Even though they need $270 each, I am just so overwhelmed at the $170 in donations via that request that have come in so far! Thanks to everyone who extended themselves for my two children, (and me). What a loving, thoughtful thing to do. From the bottom of my heart. Barb musical alacranes ringtoneringtones america nokia ... Read More

Customer: I'm trying to install LOVE but need some help. I'm not very technical—can you help? Service Rep: Sure. The first step is to open your HEART. Have you located your HEART? Customer: Yes I have, but there are several programs running right now. Is it okay to install while they are running? Service Rep: What programs are running? Customer: Let me see....I have PASTHURT.EXE, LOWESTEEM.EXE, GRUDGE.EXE, and RESENTMENT.COM running right now. Service Rep: No problem. LOVE will automatically erase ... Read More

"The Lord is my light, and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" -Bible, Psalm 27: 1 "Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed." -Michael Pritchard "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." -Ambrose Redmoon "To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead." -Bertrand Russell "While we are focusing on fear, worry, or hate, it is not possible for us to be experiencing happiness, enthusiasm or ... Read More

What a breathtaking sky phenomenon that I previously knew nothing about. This was spotted in the US on the Washington-Idaho border around midday last Saturday. It occurs when sunlight passes through ice crystals in high cirrus clouds. It is one of 15 types of ice halos formed only when the most specific of factors dovetail precisely together.  To create a rainbow of fire, clouds must be at least 20,000ft high and the ice crystals within them align horizontally instead of their usual vertical ... Read More

I think Einstein says it best: "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." ... Read More

I suppose with a name like HELL, the towns people of Hell, Michigan, had to get into this 666 frenzy in a certain fashion - they are. They are having a big party. The souveneir shops are stocked with 666 T-shirts and mugs and everyone who comes will get a letter of authenticity saying you've celebrated June 6, 2006, in Hell. Most of the shop's wares will sell for $6.66, including deeds to one square inch of Hell. How did a town ... Read More

Each summer my children like to participate in a camping phenomenon called "the Wilds". The Wilds is hard to explain. All I know is that they come back rejuvenated, revived, and contagiously happy! Not much can compare for a mom with their happy, gleeful faces when they return full of stories and exciting things they learned. Each year, since we aren't rich, and the camp price is ($270.00 EACH), there is a fund drive. They wash cars for free and have raised money that ... Read More

When spring starts, the calendar reveals the bulk of of our whole family's birthdays - April, May, and June. June holds quite a few of them, so yesterday we had a combination 3 birthdays and we even threw in an early Father's Day for my sister's husband, George. The cookout/party was looking to be a very nice event. Stacey is starting to bring 'extras' to our family get togethers, she volunteers to take care of children in foster care, and so we ... Read More

Ok, this headline really got my interest so I went to read the story. I like nothing better than a "dig" at Al Gore, but when it comes from the mainstream media, in this case the New York Post, I like it even better. Don't they usually kiss Clintonista derriere? I haven't seen the movie, but the writer of the article, Kyle Smith, mentions a few things: His assertions often contradict each other He implies that no reputable scientists should dispute anything he ... Read More

I suppose 1972 was the year I started listening to the radio in earnest, finding songs I liked, and taping them with my very own Panasonic Tape Recorder to listen to songs over and over again! Not sure my parents were very happy about that, but I got a lot of enjoyment from the tape recorder. My dad used to let me use his reel-to-reel as well. Here is a list of the hits of 1972 as given in my Time-Life ... Read More

Hehe, These are fun... Your Love Life Secrets Are Looking back on your life, you will have a few true loves. You're a little scarred from your past relationships, but who isn't? You expect a lot from your lover - you want the full package. You tend to be very picky. In fights, you speak your mind and don't hold back. You know you're right, and you can get quite angry about it. You have a hard time ending relationships, even if the other person says it's ... Read More

Picked this up from Tigerblade's site. I thought it was fairly easy. (I suppose for a homeschooling mom it should be!) How did you do? You Passed the US Citizenship Test Congratulations - you got 10 out of 10 correct! Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test? ... Read More

Low turnout for Global Warming Rally at NOAA (in Silver Spring, Maryland). "Around 30 people showed up," says source. Um...I can honestly say, being in Maryland on this day, it might have been the heat. ... Read More

"Insanity: doing the same thing over and  over again and expecting different results." - Albert  Einstein ...and now for something rather serious to me: Emotional abuse is something that can make its victims feel as if they are going crazy. If you feel you are living with an emotional abuser, you are not alone and you could really learn some confidence in what your 'gut' is telling you by reading the following: Emotional abusers are very insidious - some of them are much harder ... Read More

Some funny things that came to my email today. Funny signs you might not have seen posted in various places: Did I read that sign right? TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW In a Laundromat: AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT In a London department store: BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS In an office: WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN In an office: AFTER TEA BREAK STAFF ... Read More

Normally I wouldn't pick up this book to read. I'd think, "Yet another 'life after death' story." But this one was recommended by sister. It's not that I don't believe in certain incidences of these occurences, because I know someone who I respect and admire deeply, who was pronounced dead, and after a time she was alive again, with a memory of a short time in heaven. So goes the story of 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper. I just started it, ... Read More

Now off to the annual church picnic! ... Read More

Sharon Stone took no prisoners Thursday night in her opening remarks at the annual Cinema Against AIDS dinner in Cannes. “Our president has spent $167 million on abstinence programs,” she said. “And zero dollars on sex education. Zero dollars on teaching about safe sex.” Someone needs to tell Ms. Stone, abstinence is as safe as it gets. ... Read More

As the countdown continues towards the next big soccer event, The World Cup, in Germany, there has been a lot of reporting regarding the amazing amount of prostitutes they are making ready for this event. Huh? I thought soccer was a ball, a playing field, some sponsors, some star players, and a few troublemakers fighting in and out of the stands, and then you had an event. Since when is there a need to import and prepare for such a sport a mass of ... Read More

My Time Life Collection says that the following songs were the most popular for 1971: 1. Al Green - Tired of Being Alone (2:51) 2. Alice Cooper - I'm Eighteen (2:59) 3. Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine (2:04) 4. Bonnie / Delaney & Bonnie / Friends - Never Ending Song of Love (2:42) 5. Chi0Lites / The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her? (5:12) 6. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Treat Her Like a Lady (2:46) 7. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen ... Read More

I remember reading stories to my son with Sesame Street characters and the biggest problem on the block was usually Bert aggravated with Ernie for making such a mess, or Cookie Monster had been into the cookies again, disguised as the "Great Cookie Thief". No more. Now, for T-shirts, Sesame Street characters look something out of a gang nightmare. These T-shirts have Oscar the Grouch emerging from his garbage can, wielding a 9 mm handgun. On others, Bert and Ernie are standing in ... Read More

As promised in an earlier blog, I decided to rip my cd's from the year 1970. These are a "little before my time" to be honest, but since I had older neighbors who were teens, I can recall most of them. According to my Time Life Cd's the following songs were the most popular from that year: 1. Aretha Franklin - Don't Play That Song (2:58) 2. B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone (4:07) 3. Brook Benton - Rainy Night in Georgia.mp3 4. ... Read More

Every once in a while,  I like to go a little further with the Terragens I create and add some postwork. Hope you like: Click here to see a larger image ... Read More

Al Gore has a way of setting me on my last nerve. Aligning himself with Clinton was one way to do it, I suppose, along with his stiff, rather made for politics mannerisms could be another, and down to his cries against Homeschooling in his presidential campaign rather sealed the "lockbox" of issues I perhaps have against him. However, he seems to be approaching with a new movie, a subject that keeps my curiosity humming, that of global warming and impending ... Read More

More than one billion people in the world have access to the Internet, with a quarter of them with broadband, or high-speed connections, according to a survey. This milestone was reached in late 2005. The United States is still number one in terms of numbers of Internet users with 175 million, and broadband households, 43.7 million. Europe had 233 million people online and 55.2 million broadband households. China had 111 million users and 34.1 million households with fast connections. The region ... Read More

Click here to see a larger image My son Miquel has a friend; we have been calling him to distinguish him from another friend with the same name, "Crazy Andrew", a name he doesn't seem to mind. I think he believes we're fairly crazy, too. Andrew felt comfortable enough with us to invite us to his personal presentation he made at his school a few nights ago. Seems Andrew, in lieu of Final Exams, was allowed to do a speech and show on ... Read More