I am sure it was my mom who gave me a love for all things Native American. Perhaps it was her Cherokee blood, her love for nature, and stories she would tell and trips like the one we took to Cherokee, North Carolina.
So perhaps it was understandable after seeing many commercials for the release of The New World on DVD, I did the uncharacteristic thing and went to Blockbuster to rent a copy.
The New World is mainly the story of ... Read More
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Whiteman Park Kangaroos..
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Posted By Xerraire On Friday, May 19th 2006 In Personal | Tags: blockbuster, cherokee, christian bale, colin farrel, dvd, john rolfe, john smith, north carolina, pocahontas, the new world |
I am sure it was my mom who gave me a love for all things Native American. Perhaps it was her Cherokee blood, her love for nature, and stories she would tell and trips like the one we took to Cherokee, North Carolina.
So perhaps it was understandable after seeing many commercials for the release of The New World on DVD, I did the uncharacteristic thing and went to Blockbuster to rent a copy.
The New World is mainly the story of ... Read More
This was sent to my inbox today:
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Wednesday, May 17th 2006 In News Items | Tags: clips, homeschooling, internet, killing, McCuen, Michael Maxwell, sex, students, teachers |
Naturally since I homeschool, I have a preference to do so over public schools. I sent my oldest to a private school for a few years, but, started my homeschooling "career" while he was in 4th grade.
Scanning the headlines the past month or so, I am almost inclined to believe that it's not preference, it's necesity that will soon keep me teaching my children at home. Where do they get these teachers today?
Read a few examples of recent headlines concerning ... Read More
Miquel, frequently is experimenting these days with a new look. Since growing up, I can still recall the most my mom and I fought about was fashion trends, and I always told myself I would allow my children to have fun and try things, within reason.
Miquel's new look, (and I am not sure he had a lot to say about it, as the hairdresser in question was determined to get the job done), was cornrows. (He added the bandana and glasses, ... Read More
I was scanning the headlines today and was reading about one catastrophe after another; a super typhoon is headed for China, a volcano eruption in Indonesia, and the prediction of 3 major hurricanes hitting the U.S. this year .
Since we are told all these natural disasters is surely due to our abuses here on the planet, it's no wonder I was little surprised that it has come to this: 7-11 selling Oxygen in Japan.
Oxygen has emerged as a popular new product ... Read More
What is a Mother?
The happiness in a smile
the compassion in a tear
A small, yet brave defender
against all of our fears.
Our haven when we're together
our lighthouse whe we're apart
Our maker of happy memories
and the keeper of our hearts.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed.
Proverbs31:28
... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Saturday, May 13th 2006 In News Items | Tags: 8000, andy green, british, car, gallon, inventor, miles, mpg, per, teamgrean |
Sounds like my kind of car...maybe. :)
I didn't know that there was to be a global competition to see who could invent the most fuel economic car, but I love the idea.
A British inventor, Andy Green has unveiled his entry, the "TeamGreen" car, capable of getting 8000 miles per gallon!
More on the story HERE
... Read More
If you should ever get around a group of my old friends, undoubtably along with a few other stories about me, would surface quite a few regarding my affection for pop tarts. They could tell you about the time I went to my uncles and even though they offered me a splendid option of gourmet breakfasts, I wanted pop tarts. They could tell you that summering in Ocean City, a place that is like heaven to teens, bummed me in the mornings ... Read More
I have no reason to doubt the date on my birth certificate, so I guess it is!
I am off to spend the day with my two youngest!
Thanks to everyone who has wished me well!
... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Wednesday, May 10th 2006 In General | Tags: american idol, chris daughtry, eliminated, shock |
Our family is still in shock over tonight's elimination of American Idol. Chris seemed perfect to go to the final. He is a family man who made the woman of his dreams have her dreams come true. Helping to raise children that aren't his because he loves her so much, committing all to his family, had one dream for himself. We were all pulling for him in our household.
Maybe its better this way. Maybe he won't get the kind of ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Tuesday, May 9th 2006 In News Items | Tags: christian, george bush, Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, nuclear |
Huh?
A rambling letter to U.S. President George Bush from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad suggested Bush return to Christian teachings.
"Can one be a follower of Jesus Christ, the great Messenger of God ... But at the same time, have countries attacked: the lives, reputations and possessions of people destroyed," the 18-page letter said.
Here is what I say to that:
According to Wikipedia, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad professes to be a religious conservative with Islamist views. Considering his threats to Israel that the Holocaust never ... Read More
My son, who has been waiting for awhile now, to see what the new Playstation 3 would be priced at, will soon be thrilled to know (or not) that Sony has finally announced a price.
Sony Corp. said on Monday it would begin selling its PlayStation 3 video game console in November for $499 in North America.
November, just in time for Christmas. *sigh* That could wipe out my little Christmas Savings account right off the bat.
So, which do you think you ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Tuesday, May 9th 2006 In News Items | Tags: 12 million, government, illegals, mexico, minutemen |
I don't get things in the news sometimes, (ok, a LOT of late).
First we have a government that makes laws about people coming in here illegally.
Next, in spite of 9-11, our government essentially looks away while 12 million illegal aliens cross the border, many from Mexico.
Since so many are from Mexico, a group of citizens, tired of no action to back up the laws in this country, forms to take matters in their own hands. You've certainly heard about them in ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Sunday, May 7th 2006 In Personal | Tags: collection, generated, mp3, playlist, seventies, time life, winamp |
Hi all.
For anyone who loves music and has some time on their hands, I just updated my online Winamp Generated MP3 collection list. It hadn't been updated since February, so there are a few 100 new ones not listed before.
You can find the complete list » HERE
I am beginning to wonder which of my CD's I should rip next. Should I go through all my Time Life 70's music? hehe ... Read More
Almost a year ago, I blogged about the Japanese invention of a very lifelike looking android. Now, it seems Korean has it's own version. "EveR-1" stands about 1.6 meters tall, resembles a woman in her 20's, she speaks, blinks, makes eye contact, and her lips are synchronized to match the pronunciation of words.
Only her top half is mobile however, below the waist, she can not move her legs. Yet.
More on the story » HERE ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Saturday, May 6th 2006 In News Items | Tags: artificial, beijing, china, rain |
Wow, these days seems like China can do ANYTHING. Even make rain.
Chinese weather specialists used chemicals to engineer Beijing's heaviest rainfall of the year, helping to relieve drought and rinse dust from China's capital, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Friday.
They got about four-tenths of an inch of rain, the heaviest rainfall this year, helping to "alleviate drought, add soil moisture and remove dust from the air for better air quality," Xinhua said.
Seems a litle like playing God, but I suppose ... Read More
Mom came in my room with a big package from down under which had been left at the front doorstep. Inside amidst lollies and whole wheat crackers that Laura especially loves, was a small box for a little something for me for my birthday, which isn't until May 11th. Inside the little box was a pendant with a heart and a little adorable dolphin.
Thank you John. :) I love it.
For everyone else, my wish list on on the menu of my sites, to the ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Friday, May 5th 2006 In General | Tags: 000, 10, dollars, earns, markus friend, money, plenty of fish, podcast, serious |
Plenty of Fish is just one success story. This is a dating site, nothing particularly lovely about the site, reallly, but it makes SERIOUS money a day. On google adsense ads alone, Markus Friend makes over $10,000 a day!
Listen to the podcast » HERE ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Friday, May 5th 2006 In General | Tags: diesel, energy, hosting, oil, powweb, secret |
Being a stats nut, when I learned that my host at PowWeb had free stats, I opted to run them and see what they were like. Now active for a full month in April, I decided to see which was the top keyphrase search for the whole of XerraireArt.com. It should come as no surprise I suppose; Diesel Secret Energy. With the headlines talking of little else but bad news regarding the price of oil, and our hurting wallets at the gas ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Thursday, May 4th 2006 In Personal | Tags: artists, creative, moody, terragens |
We artists can be moody creatures. Often things that happen to us can compound that mood.
I suppose I have been in a creative mood of late...
Three more Terragen Creations, I hope you enjoy: (click on the name to see a larger image in a new window)
Where Horizons Meet
Swept Across Forever
Mantles of Gold
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Posted By Xerraire On Tuesday, May 2nd 2006 In News Items | |
I am starting to re-think this new immigration policy after reading the news today.
"President Vicente Fox in the coming weeks, will sign a bill, allowing for the possession of up to 5 grams (0.18 ounces) of marijuana, 5 grams (0.18 ounces) of opium, 25 milligrams (0.0009 ounces) of heroin and 500 milligrams (0.018 ounces) of cocaine.
It also decriminalizes the possession of limited quantities of other drugs including LSD, hallucinogenic mushrooms, amphetamines and peyote -- a psychotropic cactus found in the ... Read More
Even though many of us at the Terragen community are getting impatient for the next version of this wonderful program, I still enjoy playing with the current version. This latest one I call, "Far and Beyond":
To see a larger version, click » HERE
Do you like computer generated art? You'd love Terragen! It's FREE and availble HERE ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Monday, May 1st 2006 In News Items | |
As you've probably heard by now, illegal immigrants are staging a nationwide "walk-out" today, from work, school, shopping, etc. They're supposedly trying to "prove a point" -- that America "can't do without them."
What do YOU think?
At this moment my mom is out shopping to do her bit for the economy, showing and proving that no nation really needs 12 million illegal immigrants.
Personally, I am tired of a government that doesn't care to enforce the laws we already have on ... Read More
I talked to Marta today, and with her being in the music business, she always introduces me to good new music.
Today's suggestion was for someone I didn't know of, Jack Johnson. Here is a song of his I was taken with:
"Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"
Now I was sitting waiting wishing
That you believed in superstitions
Then maybe you'd see the signs
But Lord knows that this world is cruel
And I ain't the Lord, no I'm just a fool
Learning loving somebody don't make them love you
Must ... Read More
You know you are too busy when the first chance one gets to read a magazine bought on November 7th,2005, is finally read (and in the bathtub I might add) on April 29th, 2006.
I used to love reading women's magazines. My sister used to subscribe to Good Housekeeping, and when she was finished with it, she would give them over to me. I looked forward to them. I loved and tried all the recipes, decorating tips, and hair ideas.
These days, I ... Read More
Something brought to my mind today this lovely Jethro Tull Song.
What does it say to you?
Meanwhile back in the year one --- when you belonged to no-one ---
You didn’t stand a chance son, if your pants were undone.
`cause you were bred for humanity and sold to society ---
One day you’ll wake up in the present day ---
A million generations removed from expectations
Of being who you really want to be.
Skating away ---
Skating away ---
Skating away on the thin ice of the ... Read More
One of the reasons I needed to upgrade this blog was to be able to implement some really needed plug-ins. One of the most needed was to stop the literal THOUSANDS of SPAM that was coming to this blog in a day. There didn't seem to be any complete way to stop it with the old version of Word Press.
To stop the problem I found the "Did You Pass Math" Anti spam plug in by Steven at Herod.net So now when ... Read More
The site is called Odeo, and they allow you to record and send messages to others via the web.
I found this, yet again, on Delicate Genius' blog, he really is quite current on all these web trends. :)
Send me a message! :)
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Posted By Xerraire On Thursday, April 27th 2006 In News Items | |
“Parents are often so busy with the physical rearing of children that they miss the glory of parenthood, just as the grandeur of the trees is lost when raking leaves.”
~ Marcelene Cox
The UN finally speaks up to say what Christian child development experts have been saying for many years now, those first 5 years are so very important to a child. They speak mostly from a health perspective, but allude to environmental emotional issues as well.
"Children's growth is influenced ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Wednesday, April 26th 2006 In News Items | |
So Greenpeace is targeting Ted Kennedy.
Ted Kennedy has never been my favorite politician -for a long time now, too. My first view of him was when I was very young and I went with my 4-H club to the Senate. He stomped his feet, he threw a tantrum like a two year old, and he basically left a horrible impression on a young girl of politics.
The fact that it was that long ago just really gives a clue on one of the things wrong ... Read More
Isn't the internet wonderful? It becomes like time capsule,
like my collection of videos. Some are soccer game goals,
comedy, still others are classic cartoons, and of course,
most are music:
Rolling Stones - The Last Time (Shindig 1965).mpg
Absolutely Fabulous - Magazine.avi
Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing.mpg
Aerosmith - Led Zeppelin - Bring It On Home.mpg
Monty Python - Camelot.mpeg
Evanescense - lies.WMV
Animaniacs - 50 U.S. States.mpeg
Animaniacs - 9b - Hercules Unwound.mpg
Animaniacs - Good Idea Bad Idea - AlpineSkiing.mpeg
Animaniacs - La La Law.avi
Animaniacs - ... Read More
"The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us.”
I walked out my door to make a quick trip to the deli, when I noticed a big box on my step.
It was a little heavier than what I expected, so Miquel came out to carry it in.
Opening the packaging revealed a flat panel LCD monitor, something I really did need.
No longer do I have to squint to try and ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Sunday, April 23rd 2006 In News Items | |
i enjoy the freedom of speech very much in the USA.
I believe in it very much, even when I do not agree with what is being said.
However, how far is too far?
I am finding headlines in the news very disturbing to say the least. I do believe that even our freedoms have certain limits and pertain to our citizens only. Why then, in heaven's name did we recently have a very large protest organized for illegal aliens BY illegal aliens? The very term 'illegal' surely ... Read More
When even the ducks come knocking at your door! Literally!
Our visitors this very rainy day...
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