My husband tells me I am his favorite Pink Lady, but I know he has another... I miss him so much that when I was shopping with mom yesterday, I couldn't help but pause to see a display of John's favorite apples, the Pink Lady. Taken with my cell phone, the produce department at Food Lion You don't see this variety of apples everywhere and they are relatively new to our stores. More supermarkets do seem to be carrying them, and they ... Read More

So Saturday, John and I decided to take a Bus Tour of Perth. It was one of those no roof on the top, Hop On Hop Off buses like we did in New York City with Chris. Now we got the information we needed from the internet and off we went. The times must have changed though since they published that website and it turned out we had about an hour to kill. Not hard to do since we were meeting the bus at ... Read More

I've been known to give my children a birthday week, not just a birthday day. Sometimes it's even felt like a birthday month. I wouldn't love on my husband any less, and he had a birthday week. All week he had special things prepared for him and such. So, a few days before his birthday, I had Jeff and Jamie over for a special pre-birthday dinner. When the boys arrived they both took notice that the house is starting to have a ... Read More

Here, making each day of the year Changing my life with a wave of her hand Nobody can deny that there's something there ~ The Beatles My husband is learning that as a general rule, women are nesters, and I am no exception. I guess with a wave of my hand, I am making some changes, some are practical... ...like the whimsical dolphins now at the bottom of the tub. Unfortunately I slipped and fell last week, and Georgie donated them! Up ... Read More

Afraid to wait for another Bushfire to prevent us to walk there, we decided to go to Koondoola Bush for a walk. John said this isn't a good time of year to see wildflowers, but it seems there is ALWAYS something different and amazing to see. Jacksonia floribunda Holly Pea Dragonfly A fly that mimics a bee. Calytrix angulata Yellow Starflower This dragonfly was very patient with me. The path we took. Thysanotus multiflorus Fringe Lily Butterfly on a ... Read More

Sometimes, not much changes, like how the democrats are all about the welfare state. The following was written in 1949. ... Read More

The writer of this article feels there is a big problem with young men in America. When I read it, some of the items sounded very familiar. Do you think the writer is right? Are our young men these days not ready to be men at all? When are we finally going to admit that we have a very serious problem with this generation of young men in America?  We have failed them so dramatically that it is hard to put ... Read More

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." ~Proverbs 18:21 (King James Version) In Sunday School class today we are learning of the importance of communication. Words as stated in the Bible verse above, are powerful. Pastor added an example for us to ponder: Two Australian radio DJs made a prank call to the hospital where Prince William's pregnant wife, Catherine, is staying with acute morning sickness, claiming to be Queen Elizabeth ... Read More

Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman, that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren't good for the environment. The woman apologized and explained, "We didn't have this green thing back in my earlier days." The young clerk responded, "That's our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations." She was right -- our generation didn't have the green thing in its day. Back then, we returned milk ... Read More

"Who will help me plant my wheat?" asked the little red hen. "Not I," said the cow. "Not I," said the duck. "Not I," said the pig. "Not I," said the goose. "Then I will do it by myself." She planted her crop and the wheat grew and ripened. "Who will help me reap my wheat?" asked the little red hen. "Not I," said the duck. "Out of my classification," said the pig. "I'd lose my seniority," said the cow. "I'd lose my unemployment compensation," said the goose. "Then I ... Read More

"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork." Psalm 19:1 What happens when you can record into space the songs of the stars, the beasts of the sea and the whales? A symphony. Creation itself proclaims the glories of God. ... Read More

I lived a short while in Sabadell, and even though many people who are from there, don't like it, I always did. I went to school there in this center area. I enjoyed it. How adorable to see it again, even if it's only You Tube. I didn't see anyone I knew though. :) ... Read More

The video that follows is long, but asks a LOT of good questions, such are things made today purposely NOT to last? Included in the video (which is primarily in Spanish, but also has interviews in English and German), is a birthday celebration for the oldest known light bulb. Batteries that are languishing at 18 months of being released, printers that are blocked on reaching a certain number of impressions, bulbs that melt at the thousand hours ... Why, despite ... Read More

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. They say there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for. Enjoy your day. For something cute about Turkey attacks, watch this: :) ... Read More

Trevor Loudon is a New Zealand political activist who was vice president of the ACT New Zealand Party from 2006 to 2008.   ...from an New Zea-lander. An interesting message it is. He describes himself as " in freedom with responsibility, not freedom from responsibility .My ideal society is one in which government is slashed to the bone and people are free to reach their potential." In addition to his libertarian economic views he is strongly anti-communist, in a 2006 post to his ... Read More

  From the Baltimore Sun: The Ravens scored 27 first-half points, tying the most ever in the John Harbaugh era, and kept pouring it on from there en route to a 55-20 blowout over the hapless Oakland Raiders on Sunday afternoon in front of an announced 71,339 at M&T Bank Stadium. The 55 points set a franchise record. So I thought I would dedicate a blog on shopping for Raven's Gear!   Baltimore Ravens Light Up Glass Ball Ornament Celebrate the holidays while supporting your team ... Read More

"An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must originate in the recognition of some evil that is adding to the sum of human suffering, or diminishing the sum of happiness. " ~ Clarissa Harlowe Barton, popularly known as Clara Barton is one of the most honored women in American history. Born on December 25, 1821 in Oxford, Massachusetts, Clara was an American teacher, humanitarian and a nurse. Working closely with the soldiers fighting the Civil War, she desperately felt ... Read More

It takes all that Red to Pay for the Blue. What happens when too much government sends the red broke?   Loved the comment my friend Miquel made on facebook... $6 billion dollars later and after the elections we ended with what we had before...   So true. We could have reduced the deficit by some with all that.   And the color white? That stands for purity and innocence, that left a long time ago. Starting with the media perhaps?  Five ways the mainstream media tipped the scales ... Read More

"No matter whom you vote for, the Government always gets in." True story. "Politicians and diapers should be changed frequently and all for the same reason." ~José Maria de Eça de Queiroz, translated from Portuguese Oh, I am not knocking voting, in fact, I have been very vocal this year about exercising this right to vote. What's the saying,"Vote early and vote often?" Sounds funny but by the scandals erupting from city to city in voter fraud, it makes you wonder.   And who will win? The 50-50-90 ... Read More

The mainstream media doesn't just ignore and leave unreported the leftist regimes mistakes and cover-ups around the world, there is also another list of things they do not report: Christian Persecution. It's not just something in the history books involving lions and the coliseum, it still happens every day. Found on Prophecy Newswatch Imagine the unspeakable fury that would erupt across the Islamic world if a Christian-led government in Khartoum had been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Sudanese ... Read More

“You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.” ―Quote attributed to C.S. Lewis   Most who know me, know I have my faith and beliefs from my Bible. I don't need a scientist to tell me that he's discovered heaven,  for example, to know it's there. Just the same, I found this article interesting. From PerthNow Scientists offer quantum theory of soul's existence A PAIR of world-renowned quantum scientists say they can prove the existence of the soul. American Dr Stuart ... Read More

Men Two very different men. Nguyen Chi Thien was a courageous Vietnamese dissident who had spent nearly 30 years in prison for his opposition to communist repression, cruelty, and lies. Much of Nguyen's opposition was expressed in poetry, most famously "Flowers from Hell," a collection of poems he memorized behind bars, and only put down on paper after being released from prison in 1977.Nguyen defied communist totalitarianism, sacrificing his freedom in defense of the truth. He refused to pretend that there could be anything noble ... Read More

“But I look at it this way — if we all step back, this really isn’t an election between two men. This is an election between two ideas. One is the American dream and one is a massive welfare stare — a welfare state that is expanding and collapsing at the same time.” ~Mark Levin In 1887 Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor at the University of Edinburgh, had this to say about the fall of the Athenian Republic some 2,000 ... Read More

"I don't want to do business with those who don't make a profit, because they can't give the best service." ~ Richard Bach Peter David Schiff is an American businessman, economist, investment broker, author and financial commentator.   Not familiar with Peter Schiff, and he was obviously out to "catch democrats' at the convention saying something perhaps they should be giving more thought on before speaking. Asking if the platform should be demanding corporate profits be banned, he got a lot of ... Read More

Some years ago, Enric and I went to a conference to hear Ken Ham speak. He was a very entertaining and informative speaker on Creation or Intelligent Design, but on this video he is a bit more serious. Here, Ken Ham, responds to Bill Nye's recent YouTube video entitled, "Bill Nye: Creationism Is Not Appropriate For Children" ... Read More

Interesting new book out for Bible believers in Intelligent Design and Atheists alike? From Evolution News and Views: In September, Oxford University Press officially releases the hardcover version of a new book by renowned philosopher Thomas Nagel at New York University. It's a bombshell. Already available on Kindle, Nagel's book carries the provocative title Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature Is Almost Certainly False. You read that right: The book's subtitle declares that "the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature ... Read More

Saw this on Facebook, and I loved it. It looks like starting now, and if all goes to plan, Lord willing, I get to celebrate our Independence Day and Australia day there in January! ... Read More

  The presidential campaign exploded Thursday into a bitter debate over women's work, a day after a Democratic adviser made a dismissive remark about stay-at-home mom Ann Romney, wife of the GOP candidate Mitt Romney. Wednesday night on CNN, Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen said Romney, who raised five now-grown sons, had "never worked a day in her life." Soon after Rosen's comments on CNN, Ann Romney had set up a Twitter account and in less than 140 characters put Democrats on the defensive ... Read More

I am not much for television. But when I am sick, it can be good to have around. I have some sort of sinus infection, fever, and chills, and so it was nice to see this special on Public Television. After being away from Maryland for awhile, it was nice to be reminded of this area. ... Read More

Maybe it's because it's fresh in my mind, feeding the giraffe at Perth Zoo, but an article regarding the laryngeal nerve in the giraffe's neck, grabbed my attention. Apparently, Richard Dawkins made the comment that the laryngeal nerve was so poorly made, no one could believe in a designer. He quipped, "No designer would ever make a mistake like that!" Surely this logic could be reversed? With all the perfections out there in design, it could prove there IS a creator? As it ... Read More

I don't watch much television at my Pasadena home. Here at my Perth home though, John has introuced me to the show Big Bang Theory. It centers on a group of geeks and their very different world view. Not a show for children, but it has a lot of funny moments. I just might have to invest in some of their merchandise. :) Big Bang Theory Knock Plus Penny 3 Times T-Shirt Big Bang Theory Penny T Shirt This is an officially licensed Big Bang ... Read More

  The strength of love is shown in great things; the tenderness of love in little things. Robert C. Chapman "God is Light." "God is Love." That which professes to be light yet lacks love, is not of God; while that which calls itself love, but is not according to light is equally not of God. J. Charleton Steen If the first mark of a true and living church is love, the second is suffering. The one is naturally consequent on the other. A willingness ... Read More

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Seems some Japanese researchers were curious why humans need all kinds of gear on their feet to weather the snow, and dogs do not. Read from the Institute for Creation Research today: It turns out that dog paws have tiny blood vessels arranged as counter-current heat exchangers. This way, dogs' internal body heat is not lost through the soles of their feet. Instead, cold blood is warmed right in their paws before it re-enters the main blood supply. Plus, most of the ... Read More

In light of wedding plans and traveling, John and I decided to postpone Valentines Day and celebrate it with a WEDDING when I arrive in Australia just some days later. But I thought to share with you some fun ideas for gifts.... Now we all don't have to spend $50,000 on lingerie like Michelle Obama did... ...but naughty nighties are always fun... Sexy Lingerie Collection at EdenFantasys® - Spice up Your Love Life! Great Deals. Always Low Prices! Free Shipping at Maidenform.com! Get Free Standard ... Read More