The conspiracy theories and obsession with Benghazi and the Boston Bombing are so ridiculous. Should we get a hearing on the WMD's that we still haven't found in Iraq, ten years later? That debacle cost the country 2 Trillion dollars and catapulted us into the greatest recession since the "Great Depression."
Flip the Script: ...here's a theory. The Republicans are so scared of Hillary Clinton running and winning the next Presidential Race they set in motion an attack on an American Embassy known to have decreased security in order to show that she, Hillary, and President Obama are not as apt at handling our national security--stirring up fear.
Secondly, get the conspiracy cranked up to a level that points out some inadequacy of the President that could be "impeachable." Think they've pretty much given up on getting him on "moral" issues like infidelity because the whole nation can see how in love he is with his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama.
So you stage an attack on an American Embassy, then you stage a small attack on American soil that hints of "terrorism" and slowly but surely you began to erode the confidence in our homeland security measures and began to stir up fears of terrorism plots potentially popping up everywhere and the next thing you know they'll be dragging us off to the next war they feel might potential benefit the profits and security of place in American Society of the elite and privileged 1%. They, the GOP is itching to get us involved in the Syrian civil war. Question, why are they never banging the drums of war to go into the African Congo?
Lest you think my conspiracy theory is too far-fetched just remember that Richard Nixon stopped the peace negotiations for Vietnam because he was running for President. George W. Bush, got this country into the worst war and longest war we've ever known by using false intelligence to say Sadam Hussein had WMD's. He, President George Bush, won a second term. And don't get me started on how he won his first term, now there's a conspiracy waiting to be revealed and I'm sure history will unless of course it's written by "revisionist" partial to the Bush Dynasty and or GOP.
When I was growing up there was this standard come back to any slam, "takes one to know one." Those who see conspiracy everywhere have probably perpetrated; been involved in or aware of an actually conspiracy. I feeling very Julia Robert's like, remember the movie Pelican Brief. We all know real life is stranger than fiction.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Toxic Dispersant used in oil spills
So Why Is the Toxic Dispersant Used in BP's Gulf Disaster Three Years Ago Still the Clean-up Agent of Choice in the US?
learn more about...
corexit-health-and-environment-risk
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
guns & background checks
Assault weapons ban bill fails in US Senate sns.mx/NmvTy9
— U.S. Senate Update (@USSenateUpdate) April 18, 2013
Shame on the US Senators who decided it was more important to get an A plus from the #NRA than a passing grade from their constituents.
— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) April 18, 2013
Giffords: 'I'm furious' with Senate gun vote bit.ly/13jPeoI by @jtsthehill
— The Hill (@thehill) April 18, 2013
America, meet the 45 senators who blocked background checks (did your lawmaker make the list?) motherjones.com/politics/2013/…If you are mad as hell .... write your senators and let them know how you feel. Just so you know here's how they voted:
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) April 18, 2013
Republicans Who Voted for the Proposal
- Susan Collins (R-ME)
- Mark Kirk (R-IL)
- John McCain (R-AZ)
- Pat Toomey (R-PA)
- Max Baucus (D-MT)
- Mark Begich (D-AK)
- Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)
- Mark Pryor (D-AR)
- Harry Reid (D-NV) (Voted "no" as a procedural move to preserve option to reintroduce the bill.)
- Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
- Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)
- John Barrasso (R-WY)
- Roy Blunt (R-MO)
- John Boozman (R-AR)
- Richard Burr (R-NC)
- Saxby Chambliss (R-GA)
- Dan Coats (R-IN)
- Tom Coburn (R-OK)
- Thad Cochran (R-MS)
- Bob Corker (R-TN)
- John Cornyn (R-TX)
- Mike Crapo (R-ID)
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
- Michael Enzi (R-WY)
- Deb Fischer (R-NE)
- Jeff Flake (R-AZ)
- Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
- Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
- Orrin Hatch (R-UT)
- Dean Heller (R-NV)
- John Hoeven (R-ND)
- Jim Inhofe (R-OK)
- Johnny Isakson (R-GA)
- Mike Johanns (R-NE)
- Ron Johnson (R-WI)
- Mike Lee (R-UT)
- Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
- Jerry Moran (R-KS)
- Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
- Rand Paul (R-KY)
- Rob Portman (R-OH)
- James Risch (R-ID)
- Pat Roberts (R-KS)
- Marco Rubio (R-FL)
- Timothy Scott (R-SC)
- Jeff Sessions (R-AL)
- Richard Shelby (R-AL)
- John Thune (R-SD)
- David Vitter (R-LA)
- Roger Wicker (R-MS)
- Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
- Michael Bennet (D-CO)
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
- Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
- Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
- Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
- Ben Cardin (D-MD)
- Thomas Carper (D-DE)
- Bob Casey (D-PA)
- Christopher Coons (D-DE)
- William "Mo" Cowan (D-MA)
- Joe Donnelly (D-IN)
- Richard Durbin (D-IL)
- Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
- Al Franken (D-MN)
- Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
- Kay Hagan (D-NC)
- Tom Harkin (D-IA)
- Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
- Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
- Tim Johnson (D-SD)
- Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Mary Landrieu (D-LA)
- Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ)
- Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
- Carl Levin (D-MI)
- Joe Manchin (D-WV)
- Claire McCaskill (D-MO)
- Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Barbara Mikulski (D-MD)
- Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
- Patty Murray (D-WA)
- Bill Nelson (D-FL)
- John Reed (D-RI)
- Jay Rockefeller (D-WV)
- Brian Schatz (D-HI)
- Charles Schumer (D-NY)
- Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
- Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
- Jon Tester (D-MT)
- Mark Udall (D-CO)
- Tom Udall (D-NM)
- Mark Warner (D-VA)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Angus King (I-ME): Yea Bernie Sanders (I-VT): Yea
list courtesy of Mother Jones article: Meet the 45 Senators Who Blocked Background Checks
by Dana Liebelson, a reporter in Mother Jones' Washington bureau. Her work has also appeared in The Week, TIME's Battleland, Truthout, OtherWords and Yahoo! News
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
A Tale for the Elections
(1864-1941)
The Sausage Candidate-A Tale for the Elections
Our fathers, brave men were and strong,
And whisky was their daily liquor;
They used to move the world along
In better style than now — and quicker.
Elections then were sport, you bet!
A trifle rough, there's no denying
When two opposing factions met
The skin and hair were always flying.
When "cabbage-trees" could still be worn
Without the question, "Who's your hatter?"
There dawned a bright election morn
Upon the town of Parramatta.
A man called Jones was all the go —
The people's friend, the poor's protector;
A long, gaunt, six-foot slab of woe,
He sought to charm the green elector.
How Jones had one time been trustee
For his small niece, and he — the villain! —
Betrayed his trust most shamefully,
And robbed the child of every shillin'.
He used to keep accounts, they say,
To save himself in case of trouble;
Whatever cash he paid away
He always used to charge it double.
He'd buy the child a cotton gown
Too coarse and rough to dress a cat in,
And then he'd go and put it down
And charge the price of silk or satin!
He gave her once a little treat,
An outing down the harbour sunny,
And Lord! the bill for bread and meat,
You'd think they all had eaten money!
But Jones exposed the course he took
By carelessness — such men are ninnies.
He went and entered in his book,
"Two pounds of sausages — two guineas."
Now this leaked out, and folk got riled,
And said that Jones, "he didn't oughter".
But what cared Jones? he only smiled —
Abuse ran off his back like water.
And so he faced the world content:
His little niece — he never paid her:
And then he stood for Parliament,
Of course he was a rank free trader.
His wealth was great, success appeared
To smile propitious on his banner,
But Providence it interfered
In this most unexpected manner.
A person — call him Brown for short —
Who knew the story of this stealer,
Went calmly down the town and bought
Two pounds of sausage from a dealer,
And then he got a long bamboo
And tightly tied the sausage to it;
Says he, "This is the thing to do,
And I am just the man to do it.
"When Jones comes out to make his speech
I won't a clapper be, or hisser,
But with this long bamboo I'll reach
And poke the sausage in his 'kisser'.
I'll bring the wretch to scorn and shame,
Unless those darned police are nigh:
As sure as Brown's my glorious name,
I'll knock that candidate sky-high."
The speech comes on — beneath the stand
The people push and surge and eddy
But Brown waits calmly close at hand
With all his apparatus ready;
And while the speaker loudly cries,
"Of ages all, this is the boss age!"
Brown hits him square between the eyes,
Exclaiming, "What's the price of sausage?"
He aimed the victuals in his face,
As though he thought poor Jones a glutton.
And Jones was covered with disgrace —
Disgrace and shame, and beef and mutton.
His cause was lost — a hopeless wreck
He crept off from the hooting throng;
Protection proudly ruled the deck,
Here ends the sausage and the song.
__
Notes
The Bulletin, 9 February 1889
Published during the 1889 election campaign for the New South Wales General Parliament
courtesy of: hello poetry
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Petition - Shared Sacrifice: Bernie Sanders - U.S. Senator for Vermont
excerpt...
Dear Mr. President, This is a pivotal moment in the history of our country. Decisions are being made about the national budget that will impact the lives of virtually every American for decades to come. As we address the issue of deficit reduction we must not ignore the painful economic reality of today - which is that the wealthiest people in our country and the largest corporations are doing phenomenally well while the middle class is collapsing and poverty is increasing. In fact, the United States today has, by far, the most unequal distribution of wealth and income of any major country on earth.
...go to his page to read more and sign the petition, use the link below
Petition - Shared Sacrifice: Bernie Sanders - U.S. Senator for Vermont
Dear Mr. President, This is a pivotal moment in the history of our country. Decisions are being made about the national budget that will impact the lives of virtually every American for decades to come. As we address the issue of deficit reduction we must not ignore the painful economic reality of today - which is that the wealthiest people in our country and the largest corporations are doing phenomenally well while the middle class is collapsing and poverty is increasing. In fact, the United States today has, by far, the most unequal distribution of wealth and income of any major country on earth.
...go to his page to read more and sign the petition, use the link below
Petition - Shared Sacrifice: Bernie Sanders - U.S. Senator for Vermont
Monday, March 11, 2013
Gun Violence
My Gun Control Rant
I
grew up in the sixties road in trucks with my dad and others with their
rifle racks and have never been aftraid of guns. I served in the
military and know how to use an M16 very well. I do believe that people
should have the right to own guns; however, I have never seen the
benefit of average citizens being able to purchase and carry automatic
assault like weapons. Those are weapons of "war" and should be left in
the hands of military personnel and law enforcement. Where do you stand on the issue?
Here's some other info I recently found on the web on this "hot-botton" issue:
guncrisis.org -
The Gun Crisis Reporting Project: Seeking solutions to the epidemic of homicide by gunfire in Philadelphia
FACT: 6.6 million guns were transferred in the U.S. last year without a background check. #WeDemandAVote, twitter.com/BarackObama/st…In my backyard:
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 11, 2013
BREAKING: Henry County Man is accused of shooting his wife and daughter then shooting himself. Details at 4.
— NewsChannel 5 (@NC5) March 11, 2013
One Million Moms and Dads Against Gun Violence
Enough
is enough. We cannot stand by and let our children be killed by
senseless violence. We are committed to offering a voice to those who
have been silent while so many of our children have been harmed by gun
violence. No more.
We are committed to communication, awareness, support and action. Something has to change to make this country safer for our kids.
(on the other side...)
One Million Moms Against Gun Control
another Facebook Community
We
urge you to contact your elected representatives and demand they honor
their oath to protect the Second Amendment and the Constitution of these
United States of America. Make your voices heard today!
Saturday, March 9, 2013
@CissyCrutcher
Cissy Crutcher:
CISSY CRUTCHER was a Semi-Finalist in the Avon Voices Global Singing Talent Search! She appeared in the Mario Van Peebles film, Redemption Road starring Michael Clarke Duncan and Tom Skerritt. Cissy also won Best Supporting Actress from the 2010 Thanet International Film Festival for her role in The New, True, Charlie Wu. Performing since the age of four, CISSY fronts her own band, and shares her vocal talents with the Pat Patrick Showband at venues around the United States. She has performed with Music City Hall of Fame songwriter, Pat Alger, and also has vocal credits on projects for other artists, jingles, and corporate soundtracks.
In 2010, Cissy earned honors from the Tennessee Arts Commission with an Individual Artist Fellowship for vocal performance. She has been a featured vocalist in Nashville’s BB King’s Blues Club All Star Band and continues to perform at the club as a headlining act. Cissy has appeared with jazz saxophonists, Marion Meadows, opened for musical groups such as Cameo and Con Funk Shun, and entertained audiences in England, Australia, and New Zealand. Other notable performances during her career include the Franklin Jazz Festival, the Watertown Music & Arts Fest, Nashville’s Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival, the Montreaux/Atlanta Music Festival, the Sydney Opera House, the World’s Fair 1988, and BET’s Video Gospel, and the Vision Awards. CISSY is a singer/songwriter who has combined her passion of writing poetry, singing, and songwriting to develop a unique musical style. Two of her own compositions are on her debut CD, That Kinda Love, (available through iTunes, her website, and CD Baby) which blends elements inspired by some of her influences: Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder. When not on stage, you can find her teaching middle school students, which she has done since earning a Master’s Degree from Vanderbilt University in 1994. CISSY also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
For Management & Booking Information Contact: Artez Crutcher • 615-509-4763 acrutcher1@gmail.com • info@cissycrutcher.com Keep updated by logging on to www.cissycrutcher.com facebook.com/cissy.crutcher • twitter.com/CissyCrutcher myspace.com/cissycrutcher and see videos at YouTube.com/cissycrutcher • AvonVoices.com
RT You must listen to this truly breathtaking seamless melting of traditional#Gospel&#classical#Mozart featuring @cissycrutcherCissy is the baby sister of one of my childhood friends and daugther of my Jr High music teacher. She brings to the table her own tastes which include some smooth, some classical, and some cool, the herbs and spices tossed into the stew of her very unique smooth blend. You will be spellbound as you marinate on her melodious lyrics.
— Desia (@DesiaDesigns) March 9, 2013
CISSY CRUTCHER was a Semi-Finalist in the Avon Voices Global Singing Talent Search! She appeared in the Mario Van Peebles film, Redemption Road starring Michael Clarke Duncan and Tom Skerritt. Cissy also won Best Supporting Actress from the 2010 Thanet International Film Festival for her role in The New, True, Charlie Wu. Performing since the age of four, CISSY fronts her own band, and shares her vocal talents with the Pat Patrick Showband at venues around the United States. She has performed with Music City Hall of Fame songwriter, Pat Alger, and also has vocal credits on projects for other artists, jingles, and corporate soundtracks.
In 2010, Cissy earned honors from the Tennessee Arts Commission with an Individual Artist Fellowship for vocal performance. She has been a featured vocalist in Nashville’s BB King’s Blues Club All Star Band and continues to perform at the club as a headlining act. Cissy has appeared with jazz saxophonists, Marion Meadows, opened for musical groups such as Cameo and Con Funk Shun, and entertained audiences in England, Australia, and New Zealand. Other notable performances during her career include the Franklin Jazz Festival, the Watertown Music & Arts Fest, Nashville’s Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival, the Montreaux/Atlanta Music Festival, the Sydney Opera House, the World’s Fair 1988, and BET’s Video Gospel, and the Vision Awards. CISSY is a singer/songwriter who has combined her passion of writing poetry, singing, and songwriting to develop a unique musical style. Two of her own compositions are on her debut CD, That Kinda Love, (available through iTunes, her website, and CD Baby) which blends elements inspired by some of her influences: Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder. When not on stage, you can find her teaching middle school students, which she has done since earning a Master’s Degree from Vanderbilt University in 1994. CISSY also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
For Management & Booking Information Contact: Artez Crutcher • 615-509-4763 acrutcher1@gmail.com • info@cissycrutcher.com Keep updated by logging on to www.cissycrutcher.com facebook.com/cissy.crutcher • twitter.com/CissyCrutcher myspace.com/cissycrutcher and see videos at YouTube.com/cissycrutcher • AvonVoices.com
Friday, March 8, 2013
NRA Ad targeting minorities
Dear @nra, we don't trust you. Sincerely, Black America... bit.ly/Z3kqGp PLEASE RETWEET
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) March 8, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
No golf trips for Obama
Republican Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert introduced an amendment to the Continuing Resolution that would not provide the White House with any taxpayer funds to transport President Barack Obama to and from any golf course until they resume White House public tours.
In a House floor speech, Gohmert said he filed the amendment with the House Rules Committee.
“None of the funds made available by a division of this act may be used to transport the president to or from a golf course until public tours of the White House resume,” the amendment reads.
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Civil Rights ...remembering the struggle
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Why I won't get rid of my refrigerator
I know (and am certainly glad) that appliances are built to last a long time. thank goodness. who could afford to replace washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves and refrigerators as often as we replace cars or cell phones? i know i certainly couldn't.
but my refrigerator is 15 years old. i think that is probably about replacement time or very near it. but i can't replace it. not only because i simply can't afford such an expense at this time. but i don't wanna replace it.
it was a wedding gift from a very dear friend who has long since gone. unfortunately she died a couple of years after my wedding, she was my maid of honor. Gail. I miss her. she really "got" me. actually we "got" each other. unfortunately the marriage has since ended too. but that's another story.
we purchased it from a local Lowe's that use to be on my way home. she and i shopped for it inquired of the salesman about all the ins and outs of this particular model and brand for you see it' s not a big name brand like whirlpool or Frigidaire no my refrigerator is a holladay.
what we learned as we quizzed the salesman was that this brand was actually a lower cost, economical brand produced by a large well known manufacturer: Frigidaire and it was, according to the salesman, as good a quality as any of their well known brand name refrigerators. turns out he wasn't lying. it's been a real champ.
it only had to move twice (including the trip from the store) since it was purchased. i'm sure that helped. however, it does has a few aging characteristic quirks. sometimes when you close the door, it somehow eases open. sometimes it's just a hair, but sometimes it's as if you never shut it at all.
i've cringed a couple of times thinking about the coming month's utility bill because i've come home from an 8+ hour work day to find it standing ajar. needless to say i've had a few jugs of milk and some leftovers to go bad before their time because of this gate keeping problem
i think i know the reason. it seems like this actually occurred when it was relatively new too. if memory serves me right it has some pedestal type levelers underneath and when it is not level the door will not shut properly. i wonder if it because the house is aging and settling as well. or maybe it's the change of season but strange door behavior comes in fits and spells.
it does not happen all the time. in fact once when it was going through one of these periods i realized i had some things sitting on top (my overflowing spices that wouldn't fit on the spice rack). a huge heavy glass jar filled with my favorite cereal--cheerios, a nice ceramic bowel with beautiful clusters of grapes (grapes--my kitch motif) that my mom gave me--filled with plastic fruit. i guess i would get a little wobbly too, if i had all that on my head.
i think i won't get rid of it just yet. i'll call my son or brother over to try and get the levels readjusted. i'm not ready to buy another refrigerator. not ready to toss that memory of me and Gail's shopping experience aside. sure i know the memory of her lives on in my head and heart. but still i kinda like having something tangible of her to hold on to.
sooo...that's really
Why I won't get rid of my refrigerator.
but my refrigerator is 15 years old. i think that is probably about replacement time or very near it. but i can't replace it. not only because i simply can't afford such an expense at this time. but i don't wanna replace it.
it was a wedding gift from a very dear friend who has long since gone. unfortunately she died a couple of years after my wedding, she was my maid of honor. Gail. I miss her. she really "got" me. actually we "got" each other. unfortunately the marriage has since ended too. but that's another story.
we purchased it from a local Lowe's that use to be on my way home. she and i shopped for it inquired of the salesman about all the ins and outs of this particular model and brand for you see it' s not a big name brand like whirlpool or Frigidaire no my refrigerator is a holladay.
what we learned as we quizzed the salesman was that this brand was actually a lower cost, economical brand produced by a large well known manufacturer: Frigidaire and it was, according to the salesman, as good a quality as any of their well known brand name refrigerators. turns out he wasn't lying. it's been a real champ.
it only had to move twice (including the trip from the store) since it was purchased. i'm sure that helped. however, it does has a few aging characteristic quirks. sometimes when you close the door, it somehow eases open. sometimes it's just a hair, but sometimes it's as if you never shut it at all.
i've cringed a couple of times thinking about the coming month's utility bill because i've come home from an 8+ hour work day to find it standing ajar. needless to say i've had a few jugs of milk and some leftovers to go bad before their time because of this gate keeping problem
i think i know the reason. it seems like this actually occurred when it was relatively new too. if memory serves me right it has some pedestal type levelers underneath and when it is not level the door will not shut properly. i wonder if it because the house is aging and settling as well. or maybe it's the change of season but strange door behavior comes in fits and spells.
it does not happen all the time. in fact once when it was going through one of these periods i realized i had some things sitting on top (my overflowing spices that wouldn't fit on the spice rack). a huge heavy glass jar filled with my favorite cereal--cheerios, a nice ceramic bowel with beautiful clusters of grapes (grapes--my kitch motif) that my mom gave me--filled with plastic fruit. i guess i would get a little wobbly too, if i had all that on my head.
i think i won't get rid of it just yet. i'll call my son or brother over to try and get the levels readjusted. i'm not ready to buy another refrigerator. not ready to toss that memory of me and Gail's shopping experience aside. sure i know the memory of her lives on in my head and heart. but still i kinda like having something tangible of her to hold on to.
sooo...that's really
Why I won't get rid of my refrigerator.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Social Entrepreneurship
Here's a topic that's been on my mind an aweful lot lately,
Social Entrepreneurship.
Do a search on social entrepreneurship and the results will undoubtedly yield this name: Muhammad Yunus.
Youtube
NPR
Social Entrepreneurship.
Do a search on social entrepreneurship and the results will undoubtedly yield this name: Muhammad Yunus.
Known as the "banker to the poor," Yunus, winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, has helped people rise above poverty by giving them small, usually unsecured loans through his Grameen Bank.
Now Yunus has written about his next big idea in Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism. He calls his vision "social business" — a model where entrepreneurs can apply their creative, social and altruistic vision to the world's most pressing problems, such as poverty and homelessness.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For the Indian diplomat, see Mohammad Yunus (diplomat).Muhammad Yunus, (Bangla: মুহাম্মদ ইউনুস, pronounced Muhammôd Iunus) (born 28 June 1940) is a Bangladeshi banker and economist. He previously was a professor of economics where he developed the concept of microcredit. These loans are given to entrepreneurs too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans. Yunus is also the founder of Grameen Bank.Youtube
NPR
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Do the Right Thing," focus on the purpose
Stimulus package:
Pass this already. Time is ticking. Democrats and Republicans, just do the "right thing.” Look at what will put people back to work, give us some confidence in the stability of our economy. This package can't be all things for all people. Fund the programs that have teeth; this is no time for "pie in the sky" wishlists.
Keep the focus on the purpose--to Stimulate the Economy.
Pass this already. Time is ticking. Democrats and Republicans, just do the "right thing.” Look at what will put people back to work, give us some confidence in the stability of our economy. This package can't be all things for all people. Fund the programs that have teeth; this is no time for "pie in the sky" wishlists.
Keep the focus on the purpose--to Stimulate the Economy.
Compassion, the "new" black
Faith based initiatives: Good idea. It’s American. At our core this is who we are. I like what the Ba hai faith says about different religions “that all spring from the same source.” I believe this. I grew up in a very religious family. At various times and stages in my life it has been a bit inconvenient. However, having experienced a mighty unseen hand at work at some of my most perilous, frightening moments, I holdfast to my abiding faith in a higher power. My foundation is still that of a 12 year old humbling accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. That said, I have also seen the inner workings of many “organized” religious institutions and it was not always pretty. So I can understand how the best and highest ideals of man can fall short with flaws. While not perfect most religious followers will do well as long as they remember and honor the concepts of caring more for others than themselves. Just “caring” is a giant step in the right directions. Thanks, President Obama for bringing “compassion” back.
I think it’s great that we have a leader who has and outwardly exhibits compassion and humility yet remains strong and Presidential. Keep up the good work. It does matter to people like myself. I’ve never been one of those people who wanted my President to be “someone I would have a beer with.” I want a President who is smarter than me but can also “relate” to me and my situation with compassion. What if, compassion becomes the “new” black, where average service oriented people become our heroes. Imagine a time and place where service is honored over greed.
Just as the little "black" dress forms the basis of any descent wardrobe, compassion should form the basic character of any descent human being from the less to the greatest. Thank you President Obama for being a role model not just in words or deeds but the very essence of your being.
I think it’s great that we have a leader who has and outwardly exhibits compassion and humility yet remains strong and Presidential. Keep up the good work. It does matter to people like myself. I’ve never been one of those people who wanted my President to be “someone I would have a beer with.” I want a President who is smarter than me but can also “relate” to me and my situation with compassion. What if, compassion becomes the “new” black, where average service oriented people become our heroes. Imagine a time and place where service is honored over greed.
Just as the little "black" dress forms the basis of any descent wardrobe, compassion should form the basic character of any descent human being from the less to the greatest. Thank you President Obama for being a role model not just in words or deeds but the very essence of your being.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Bailout: "...like I'm a four year old"
The Bailout: I'm really tired of the political game playing that's going on in Washington. We all know they are going to pass it. Hopefully sooner rather than later. I think it is needed but like most Americans I'm interested in how it will affect me. What's in it for me? That's what every American really wants to know.
Congress and the media should work on explaining that a bit better. Explain it to me like I'm a 'four" year old because this economic stuff makes me feel like one. Go ahead, it won't hurt my feelings at all. I want to "understand."
My sarcastic voice: Our representatives on the hill should have no problem doing this since their behavior has been pretty much on that level. It's like they just learned to play "psych."
Congress and the media should work on explaining that a bit better. Explain it to me like I'm a 'four" year old because this economic stuff makes me feel like one. Go ahead, it won't hurt my feelings at all. I want to "understand."
My sarcastic voice: Our representatives on the hill should have no problem doing this since their behavior has been pretty much on that level. It's like they just learned to play "psych."
Decorative Altered Box
This was a gift box I made for my mother's Birthday, Ground Hogs Day, February 2nd.
I repurposed a pair of linen pants to cover a small square USPS priority mail box. Accented this with bits and pieces of ribbon, wire mesh, vintage buttons, feathers, swvaroski crystal chips. Four matching wooden beads were glued to the base for pedestals.
The box contained two small potted plants: African violets and jade. Beautiful and colorful. It also holds a "handmade" pillow box containing a small kitchen gadget. The pillow box is a floral fabric covered repurposed manila folder.
Yes, she loved it. Mom loves cooking and gardening so anything dealing with those interests lights her up. She and my sister immediately thought of a useful purpose for the box: holding mail.
So this decorative altered multi purpose container can be used as a gift box, flower box , mail holder,.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Blogging--as active engagement
Engagement--my new watch word. As you can see I haven’t posted for sometime. Although I haven’t posted here I have been very busy posting on other interesting blogs. I’ve wrestled with how to manage my time and still be involved while not comprising my own need for creativity. I’ll devoted my focus here first. One Woman’s Voice will be the eternal well from which I draw.
When I first became interested in blogging, about two years ago, I quickly set about to create all these elaborate blogs; each focused on a different area of interest. According to all the blog-cology, this was the way to go. Was I doing it for fun or profit? Well it depended on which day I was blogging.
Let’s face it. The human being is a wonderfully complexed creature. Add a bit of creativity and trials of life to the mix and you’ve got one interestingly whacky unpredictable character. That’s me--Interesting, whacky and unpredictable. So what kind of blog(s) should a whacky chick like me create? Where do my passion and interests lie?
Creativity--I love making things. As a veteran coming from a large family of veterans I am politically impassioned. I like to say, I was patriotic before patriotism was cool. As a member of a very large loving southern family with a small family of my own, I continue to share in and experience the joys and sorrows of daily living in this tribe. I oten attempt to capture these moments through photography. Being equally moved by the joys and sorrows, drives me to activitism. So what's a whacky unpredictable chick to do?
One woman’s voice is the heartfelt expressions of engagement. I am engaged with life. It leads me in many different directions. This is simply the place where I record my impressions along the way. It is with this singleness of purpose this blog exist. It is one woman's engaged prespective on the business of living. Doing it My Way!
When I first became interested in blogging, about two years ago, I quickly set about to create all these elaborate blogs; each focused on a different area of interest. According to all the blog-cology, this was the way to go. Was I doing it for fun or profit? Well it depended on which day I was blogging.
Let’s face it. The human being is a wonderfully complexed creature. Add a bit of creativity and trials of life to the mix and you’ve got one interestingly whacky unpredictable character. That’s me--Interesting, whacky and unpredictable. So what kind of blog(s) should a whacky chick like me create? Where do my passion and interests lie?
Creativity--I love making things. As a veteran coming from a large family of veterans I am politically impassioned. I like to say, I was patriotic before patriotism was cool. As a member of a very large loving southern family with a small family of my own, I continue to share in and experience the joys and sorrows of daily living in this tribe. I oten attempt to capture these moments through photography. Being equally moved by the joys and sorrows, drives me to activitism. So what's a whacky unpredictable chick to do?
One woman’s voice is the heartfelt expressions of engagement. I am engaged with life. It leads me in many different directions. This is simply the place where I record my impressions along the way. It is with this singleness of purpose this blog exist. It is one woman's engaged prespective on the business of living. Doing it My Way!
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