Under the Radar (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/books.php/item_id/1549402/action/archive I continue half-heartedly writing here because I see the view numbers climb up and wonder why folks reading this blog have nothing to offer. No comments, no suggestions, no action other than reading. Even when I skip many days I still maintain a following and that confuses me. Why the hell do Y O U read this blog? For shock value? You certainly have made no contribution...[Read Full Post] Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:37:12 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/693044 HE AROSE! Imagine it, you with others in the area of the garden where the tomb of Joseph of Armithea is . . . You see with your own eyes the stone has been rolled away . . . The indescribable joy. Praises to the Holy of Holies - God of Abraham, Isa...[Read Full Post] Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:47:52 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/692213 > > > > > > > Jesus died for you and me < < < < < < < < < < < < < < What have you done for Him? > > > > > > > ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:29:38 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/692086 all's not well on our planet . . . I had mentioned before in [Link to Book Entry #691227] the diminishing honeybee populations globally; the following gives us more information on this serious and unresolved honeybee holocaust. Each link below offers additional clues to the mystery. You might be interested in the ramifications of inadequate pollination across the world's food farms. ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:05:43 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/692026 What's your vote? I know, I know. The next thing to become law will be the already challenged 1. National Identification Card! Don't agree? 2. Think it might be IMMIGRATION/AMNESTY for an UNofficial estimate on the actual number of illegals in our country? 3. Or will the arrow point to GUN CONTROL/CONFISCATION? 4. The Prez is empowered now. He has some steam and might choose CAP & TRADE...[Read Full Post] Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:59:41 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/691921 Ten brave attorneys general plan to band together in a collective lawsuit on behalf of Alabama, Florida, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Washington. This health care bill has now taken on characteristics of a 3-ring circus, complete with the freak shows behind those closed doors, wheeling-dealing made for positive feedback, outright bribes ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:20:58 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/691227 <a href="http://bodag.gather.com/joinme.action"><img src="http://www.gather.com/images/personalInvite/125x125.gif" border=0></a> Hmmm . . . it didn't work. Blast. Gather is a place kinda like Writing.Com. Lots of writers and people who simply gather to swap stories, recipes, tall tales . Some envision themselves as a cub reporter or a Ralph Murrow in training. Especially after...[Read Full Post] Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:46:29 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/691033 F U N N Y Subject: Fwd: Fw: $1,000,000 winner To: Readers of [Link To Item #1549402] Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 7:25 PM Sally. a contestant, on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' had reached the final plateau. If she answered the next question correctly, she would win $1,000,000. If she answered incorrectly, she would pocket only the $25,000 milestone money. And as she suspected it would be the million-dollar question was no cakewalk. It was; ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:52:27 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/690897 A forward from my bud in Nevada: Subject: Fwd: Brazilian Story The Dept of Defense briefed the president this morning. They told President Obama that two Brazilian soldiers were killed in Iraq. To everyone's surprise, he collapsed onto his desk, head in his hands, visibly shaken, almost in tears. Finally, he composed himself and asked, "Just how many is a Brazilian?" This is not surprising, since he obviously has no understan...[Read Full Post] Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:23:17 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/690754 the United States Constitution and something/someone is bound to put the hand brake on. Watchdog groups and Constitutionalists are already drafting the extensive paperwork necessary to combat this Congress' blatant disregard for the will of "We the People". Like Miss Betty Davis once said in a movie; "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to...[Read Full Post] Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:52:39 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/690727 of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and the Comforter, the Holy Ghost are my medical team. I'll place my trust in those three to take care of me. Might I suggest some active participation in the love letter He left for ALL of us? I guess more serious curiosity comes to us at a later age if we haven't been instructed in the disciplines of a Christ-centered life from an early age. This discipline must be balance...[Read Full Post] Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:00:10 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/690675 [Link: 'http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2010/03/understanding-the-self-executi.html'] Deem and Pass: when I initially heard this phrase used, I was hearing Demon Pass and now I know that's what it really is Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:04:49 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/690581 Subject: Fwd: FW: artful insults - not new, amusing nonetheless To: Readers of Under the Radar Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 4:03 PM (Yeah, you caught me cleaning out my emails. ) These glorious insults are from an era before the English language got boiled down to four-letter words. The exchange between Churchill & Lady Astor: She said, "If you were my husband I'd po...[Read Full Post] Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:56:46 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/690564 At Irene's request I have removed the link. Sorry to her first, didn't ask and to you readers, their life is not a reality show. A thousand pardons pleaded for. Got Irene's pedi and eyebrow wax Sunday the 7th. The least I could do for her. She was grinning Big Time, every time I looked at her, , made me feel like I was really doing something for her to take her mind off stuff...[Read Full Post] Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:09:53 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/689868 Back to catching Readers up with my life such as it is, Feb. 4th - Tam's 42nd birthday. I got her a pedicure and she danced around all day with pretty toes. Feb. 5th - I'd had it with these apartments jacking with the hot water for the umpteenth time, so I wrote a simple note which simply read: When are yall gonna quit messing with our water? Respectfully Apt. #33 It was...[Read Full Post] Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:04:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/689658 [Link: 'http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/2010/February19/1991.html'] the above link is "promise candy" to the Christian. Check it out, it simply proves out the Holy Scriptures. (**satisfying sigh**) Too tired to blahhhg . . . Good-night yall ...[Read Full Post] Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:20:39 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/689478 . . . and just what have you Readers done all this time??? For starters, I don't do Christmas. Long wonderful story, but for another time. But it was December 11th, that Cody made an announcement that he was going to be a Dad. He was feigning happiness and I knew it immediately. His red rimmed eyes filled with streaming tears reflected fear and disbelief. I know my son's face. I was not happy about it and didn't pretend to be. My heart fell to my ankles and I k...[Read Full Post] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:55:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/689470 Scroll to the 2nd row and you'll see [Link: 'http://video.yahoo.com/network/100000089?v=5737287&l=100022574'] Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:46:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/681466 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** From the Politico The night closed with the Gridiron Singers rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas, with gifts bestowed by a certain Ruth Limbaugh rather than the traditional "True Love." "On the first day of Christmas, Rush Limbaugh gave to me: A Marxist in a dea...[Read Full Post] Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:36:36 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/679335 Why are tiger and a baby seal similar? They both get clubbed by Norwegians. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Come read, agree, disagree or just shake your head! [Link To Item #1549402] Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:37:22 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/679074 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." -- Mark Twain Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:09:00 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/678399 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Subject: Fwd: FW: Grim Reaper (from Nevada) To: [Link To User stealthmode] Date: Monday, November 23, 2009, 7:10 PM Subject: Grim Reaper Dear Mr. Grim Reaper, So far this year you have taken away my personal favorite dancer and entertainer Michael Jackson, a favorite actor Patrick Swayze, and favorite actress Farrah Fawcett, and my favorite singer Stephen Gatelly Boyzone.(***^*Question*^...[Read Full Post] Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:48:44 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/677842 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Subject: Truth . . . from a man the media has never been able to throw dirt on . . amazing!! Date: 11/19/09 - A Nevada email forward: SUCH GREAT WORDS OF WISDOM & PRAYER Billy Graham's Prayer For Our Nation Billy Graham HAS A GOOD VIEW OF WHAT'S HAPPENIN...[Read Full Post] Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:28:32 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/677204 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Nancy Pelosi was touring the countryside in a chauffeur-driven car. Suddenly, a cow jumps out into the road, they hit it full on, and the car comes to a stop. Nancy, in her usual charming manner, says to the chauffeur: 'You get out and check - you were driving.' The chauffeur gets out, checks and reports that the animal is dead but it was old. 'You were driving; go and tell the farmer,' ordered Nancy. Two hours later the chauffeur returns totally plastered, hair r...[Read Full Post] Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:22:44 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/676553 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** What's the difference between the Houston Zoo and the White House? The Zoo has an African Lion. . . The White House has a Lyin' African . . . you can laugh, I won't tell. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:19:27 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/676354 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** I pray that someone on Obama's Foreign Protocol Committee would give him a head's up that bowing is not done by; The President of the United States of America Why is he doing that? Think someone told him to bow to the Emper...[Read Full Post] Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:29:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/676313 CRAP --- I keep doing that! So sorry Readers. Funny how even when I miss a day's entry, my stats tell me, people are still . Kewl. * * * T H A N K Y O U * * * ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Hope this works; 4.5 blog lines tall. [Link: 'http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091112/ap_on_bi_ge/us_fed_overdraft_fees;_ylt=Alr.d...'] Comes out to just one line w...[Read Full Post] Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:54:43 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/675900 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Check out my [Link To Item #1617225] Veterans Day Prompt for The Writer's Cramp contest. Came home from Bible Study and found this in my mailbox - [Link to Forum Post #1996750] Ask me if I was surprised. Sure made me happy I reeled it in with five other contestants competing. ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:49:14 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/675723 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Here it is: I finally got it all in one place; came in a GB newsletter; August 21, 2009 - 5:26 ET As of July 20, 2009: List of Obama's Czars • The Brainroom counts 32 czars in the Obama administration, based on media reports from reputable sources that have identified the official in question as a czar. • In addition, President Obama has said that he will create the position of cyber czar, and there have been media reports that there could be a he...[Read Full Post] Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:57:12 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/675617 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Tidbit: Samuel the prophet told King Saul that obedience is better than sacrifice. Check this out: [Link: 'http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091109/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_fort_hood_muslims'] ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Hey guys .. Check out slammi...[Read Full Post] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:17:57 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/675429 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Quote for the Day ~ "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" Jeremiah 29:13 The problem with most of us is we are unwilling to seek God for the answers. Seeking God requires an intentional focus that may require prayer and fasting. Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusade for Christ said, "I ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:19:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/675421 This entry was actually composed 11/05/09 before the tragedy at Ft. Hood. As is my habit, I will keep an entry on Private or "locked" until I have entered everything I intend to write or Copy & Paste for that day. Within the hour of one piece of entry - the news came across the TV. I was sick to my stomach. I had to fight the nausea. It gripped and truly surprised me; the extent was overwhelming. They (the media) have tried to downplay the ramifications of this Army Major's religion. They cannot white-wash this Islamic jihadism anymore. He shouted, "Allah Akbar," as he shot those guns. Prior to his rampage he was distributing Q'rans, giving away his furniture and frozen food. He was NOT going to be deployed...[Read Full Post] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:25:52 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/675290 A woman applying for a job in a Florida lemon grove seemed to be far too qualified for the job. The foreman frowned and said, "I have to ask you this: have you had any actual experience in picking lemons?" She replied: "I've been divorced three times and I voted for Obama." ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Old Cowboy ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:03:14 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/674846 Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 06:31:46 -0700 Subject: FW: New 42 cent Muslim Stamp! USPS New 42-Cent Stamp!!! Celebrates Muslim holiday. [cid:X.MA1.1254110890@aol.com] If there is only ONE thing you forward today... let it be this! REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of Pan Am Flight 103! REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993! ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:51:14 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/674559 Sent from the Internet (Details) YOU'VE GOT TO LOVE THIS RANCHER'S OUTLOOK & COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO LIFE . While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75 year old rancher, who's hand was caught in the gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to Obama...[Read Full Post] Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:11:39 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/673894 Little Johnny is at it again. . . . President Obama was visiting a primary school and he visited one of the classes. They were in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked the president if he would like to lead the discussion on the word 'tragedy'? So our illustrious president asked the class for an exam...[Read Full Post] Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:06 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/673794 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** From an email forward/Nevada; A man was being tailgated by a stressed out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the inte...[Read Full Post] Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:26:46 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/673067 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ATTENTION: I forgot something on the Banana Pudding recipe - cover the dish when you're through building it, THEN refrigerate! I forget where I read it first here at WdC, but something big is supposed to happen in Blogville,...[Read Full Post] Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:25:39 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/672562 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** R C S V B I M A C C N [Link To Item #921363] is a fun acronym contest that's been running a long time. The above is the 15-letter teaser for this Round 57. Why not give it a try? While you are there, check out my [Link to Forum Post #1984900] ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:10:05 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/672420 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Sunday morning, up early, coffee brewing. Son is at work and Tom is still sleeping with his door shut. MY TIME! No TV, no noise of any kind, 'cept Max and Mollie chasing each other, running like two elephants that smell water. Tamra has instructions not to contact me on the weekends until noon so I had some sweet time to myself. I filed and filed and sorted throu...[Read Full Post] Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:12:10 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/672335 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** I've received emails for the bp recipe and it's my pleasure to provide it here so you too may receive compliments out the ying-yang. You, like my friend Cindy, will receive "brownie points" for presenting this at your next Big Deal Meal! It's so simple - you'll make it often and get the kudos like it's the first tim...[Read Full Post] Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:22:34 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/672103 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Poor Rush Limbaugh - Just can't seem to get a good NFL team these days. Seems the controversial radio talk show star has made enemies in high places and he's been cut out of the bidding process for an interest in the Rams football team. I heard Rush's comment about it, since the gag order wa...[Read Full Post] Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:27:32 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/672000 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** FLASH: Tamra's abuser went to court on the 13th and again it was re-set! I called the victim's line for the update and the lady said sometimes the reason for many re-sets is one or the other side requires MORE TIME TO PREPARE! I wonder if sending a copy of the faux paux legal document they forced her to sign back in April this year has anything to do with the re-sets? Hmmm . . . 08/24/09 - 09/08/09 - 10/13/09 and now 12/03/09. I guess November is already full due to the ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:14:03 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/671874 understanding. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** You've probably seen this already but for those you haven't . . . When you click on the link scroll down to the video - It's MAGNIFICENT [Link: 'http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/93092?fp=1'] ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only *...[Read Full Post] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:12:49 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/671669 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** From a Nevada email fwd: While discussing the upcoming Universal Health Care program the other day, I think we came up with a good plan. I'm sure you've heard the idea that if you're a senior you need to suck it up and abandon the idea that you need any health care. A new hip? Unheard of. We simply can't afford to take care of you anymore. You do...[Read Full Post] Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:29:24 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/671578 that others don't like . . . ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** I received this review 09/29/09 from a Preferred Author regarding my entry in the Quotation Inspiration Contest. Hi there! I'm sorry that I'm late getting to your review- I notice the contest has already been judged, but I wanted to give you my thoughts anyway :) I have to say that I really enjoyed this poem. Given the prompt for the contest, I love your unique ta...[Read Full Post] Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:16:34 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/671420 Subject: Christmas in D.C. THERE WILL NOT BE A NATIVITY SCENE IN WASHINGTON THIS YEAR. THE SUPREME COURT HAS RULED THAT THERE CANNOT BE A NATIVITY SCENE IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITAL THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON. THIS WAS NOT DONE FOR ANY RELIGIOUS REASON, THEY SIMPLY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THREE WISE MEN IN THE NATION'S CAPITOL. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, HOWEVER, I...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:59:59 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/671291 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** In my email from Nevada; Curtis & Leroy saw an ad in the Starkville Daily News Newspaper in Starkville, MS. and bought a mule for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day. The next morning the farmer drove up and said, "Sorry, fellows, I have some ba...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:05:43 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/671183 A French doctor says, 'Medicine in my country is so advanced that we can take a kidney out of one man, put it in another, and have him looking for work in six weeks.' A German doctor says. 'That is nothing; we can take a lung out of one person, put it in another, and have him looking for work in four weeks. The Russian doctor says, 'In my country, medicine is so advanced that we can take half a heart out of one pe...[Read Full Post] Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:25:37 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/670346 . . . cry and you get the mortal version of the Sermon on the Mount. Grrr . . . . . so I will laugh today and hopefully you will as well. NURSES AREN'T SUPPOSED TO LAUGH "Of course I won't laugh, I'm a professional nurse. In over 20 years I've never laughed at a patient." "Okay then," Fred said and proceeded to drop his pants, revealing the tiniest man thingy the nurse had ever seen. Length and width, it couldn't have been bigger than a triple A battery. Unable to control herself, the nurse started giggling then almost fell to the floor laughing. A few excruciating minutes later she was able to regain her composure. "I'm so sorry," said t...[Read Full Post] Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:20:31 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/669672 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** George, my neighbor, is showing the signs of senility. He refuses to get his eyes examined so he may drive safer with corrective lenses. He has frightened me several times driving so close to the curb (that I believe we'll be jumping it and then he'll lose control) and thinks it's real funny. He is money-hungry yet forgets his best paying passenger...[Read Full Post] Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:47:33 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/669026 I received the crown of Esther last Thursday night by my small group at the Beth Moore study. I get to keep it all week and it just so happens that my birthday fell in the week. So I wore it for a few hours last night and used it as a way to talk to women about Esther, the woman, the book, the place she had in His history of the Israelite nation. I have to give Him accolades for the wa...[Read Full Post] Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:38:38 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/668862 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR [Link To User stealthmode] ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** HAPPY BIRTHDAY T O *** M E ** Images For Use ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:00:36 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/668744 Yesterday the 19th was Tom's birthday, I got him two six-paks of Ice House beer, two colognes, Canoe and English Leather, in a small bottle from the Dollar Store. Tom prepared his own birthday supper. A delicious, tender roast, blackeye peas, and real mashed potatoes with brown gravy. When I awoke, it was ready to scarf. Tom brought me a plate to my room and I ate with gusto. Delish! I should have made the supper, but I fell asl...[Read Full Post] Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:50:39 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/668583 I entered a contest here and there were three Judges. I received three reviews and took the medicine that came with them. I can admit to being less a storyteller than a poet but sometimes some people just make things up as they go along. That's the part that irritates me. I waited until the contest was over and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes were...[Read Full Post] Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:48:40 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/668278 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** The [Link To Item #1584830] is already closed after giving the contestants 15 days to brainstorm and get online a poem or short story about the prompt, The Fountain of Youth I spent many man-hours on mine and enjoyed it very much. There are 17 poem entries in ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:42:36 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/668142 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** I forgot to mention the court has again reset the date for Tamra's abuser's hearing. It's now for October 13th, 2009, at 9:00am. Tam said Brenda has hired an attorney and it pleases her that Brenda had to tap into that half-mil bank account. . But the juiciest part i...[Read Full Post] Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:06:17 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/667774 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Okay, so we lost. Don't ask me what's wrong with 'em. Didn't seem like anybody wanted to play today. Grrr Them Jets killed us. Tamra has a date at 7:00pm with Gary - out to supper and then whatever. I am into our new Thursday night Bible study with Beth M...[Read Full Post] Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:04:18 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/667611 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Here it is folkz ~ [Link: 'http://factcheck.org/2009/09/immigrants-and-insurance/'] UH . . . this is from a reputable verification organization. So . . . I've become sooo lazy about my blog in a week or more. Seems that there's no time like I had before Tamra came. She's in desperate need of therapy, I mean on the intensive side too. Since her tormentor threatened her on a daily basis, she is opposing every suggestion and idea I have. Ohhh...[Read Full Post] Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:09:21 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/667446 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** An email forward from Nevada: Subject: MOTHER THERESA PREDICTION 2009 When all else fails, put peace in your heart, a smile on your face and look for the divine. MOTHER THERESA PREDICTION 2009 You were chosen to receive this novena. The moment you receive it, say: Our Father who ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:10:26 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/666926 Just like I said; Origins of Labor Day, hey, I admit I didn't know, did you? [Link: 'http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/92981?fp=1'] Check out my new Poll at [Link To Item #1597931] and VOTE oR sound off right here! However you wish to express yourself . ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** New Word ALER...[Read Full Post] Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:38:36 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/666751 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Thank you Mr. Green Czar, for your resignation. Such grand news on this beautiful Sunday morning . See the (**sniff, sniff, dab & wipe**) story below. (**if you can bare it**) Ohhh what a bewww-T-FUL MOR-ning, Ohh what a bewww-T-FUL DAy, I've got a WON-der-FUL feel-ling, EV&#...[Read Full Post] Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:29:24 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/666634 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** "One of the traditional methods of imposing statism or socialism on a people has been by way of medicine. It's very easy to disguise a medical program as a humanitarian project. Most people are a little reluctant to oppose anything that suggests medical care for people ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:53:04 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/666391 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Right after my morning ritual I have all these interesting things to write about and advocate and tell you about and then by the time I get here, they're P O O F ! Morning brought the busiest one I can remember for a long time. While I was away from the apartment, I missed three calls. After checking on Tamra, then Dulce and Irene, I came home and made my call backs. While I was at Tam's, she told me that Linda got mad at the senior's abusive granddaughter and told her that I was the one who called the APS. O...[Read Full Post] Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:32:14 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/666374 I just can't believe what some children do to their parents. This senior lady 83-85 (not sure) has a patch of hair missing on the top of her head, she has scratched both her skinny little legs til they bled, a 3-year old is left with her all the time for hours at a time. She fell yesterday and almost fell on the toddler. Her daughter finally came home, asked her daughter to help her get the lady...[Read Full Post] Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:25:33 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/666254 Happy Birthday Writing.Com ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** CANDLES ON THE CAKE ARE NINE THIS YEAR ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** LET US POUR CHAMPAGNE AND PASS THE BEER, WE'RE HAPPY THIS SITE, WITH ALL ITS ALLURE, ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** MAKES BETTER WRITERS -...[Read Full Post] Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:01:08 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/666034 Wow, yesterday mid-afternoon I saw Gary Smith for the first time in six months. I walked straight to his big, grinning, red face and shook his hand with gusto. He blushed deeper and deeper and I did my best to put him at ease. He's 51, but you would guess late 30's or early 40's. He takes care of his body and has nice hands. His faded light blue jeans fit him well and his equally faded red T-shirt fit his upper arm even better. I wondered why he was so shy, he was that way with ev...[Read Full Post] Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:58:39 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/665955 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** WHY ARE WE BANKRUPT? Informative, and mind boggling! From an email forward from Nevada You think the war in Iraq is costing us too much? Read this: Boy, was I confused. I have be...[Read Full Post] Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:12:01 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/665610 As our government continues its downward spiral, I've been drawn to the Book of Romans. It's really knocking me out and I MUST read each chapter more than once to retain the richness therein. It became problematic for me when at Chapter 13, I'm immediately thrown off balance by the language. Please, read for yourselves and ask the question that BEGS the question, is this pertinent regarding Our Government today I admit to being disheartened to read and think that God really commands us to obey t...[Read Full Post] Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:15:26 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/665175 Finally received some rain today and a little cooling of the dreadful heat and humidity here in Houston. It's debilitating sometimes. Seniors have some difficulty in managing their comfort level when it hovers around 100 degrees for several days in succession. Tamra has her own extra problem on her side of these apartments. Right next door to her is an 85-year old woman and her granddaughter. The...[Read Full Post] Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:35:36 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/665015 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** One year ago this afternoon, Lou and I went to the SPCA's FREE Adoption Day. It had been over one year since my black & white ran away when we moved here and I missed the feline form and fickleness living around me. Lou was a former employee of the SPCA and really knew everyone's job it seemed as we by-passed all the others waiting in lines at the many computer stations processing adoption requests. The Houston SPCA is featured on the Animal Planet. I have been there many times, to drop off kittens usually. When I see the Houston facility on AP, I'm proud of the work they do on the farm animals that are just outside the Houston city limit. Back to the Grand Feline Find - We had to park three blocks from the center's pa...[Read Full Post] Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:34:04 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/664860 Well to those who say it's only pre-season I say we still want to win regardless. Duh! But we didn't this time. New Orleans needs a morale booster, so it's an easier pill to swallow. Tam moved in today and her step-sis made all the arrangements and even stopped at a Garage Sale and bought her some dishes. The other step-sis, Kathy, showed up at David's house with some glasses for Tamra. So the two women (Sheri first, the...[Read Full Post] Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:36:02 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/664789 Wow, my 1,000th hit today and I'm trying to type with a new set of solar nails on. Minor adjustments is all. I told Lin that I wanted them one click longer than short, and a customer checking out laughed at me. I used to think I had the best nail-tech in the business, a white gal that worked with her Mom on the nail customers and the hairdressers rented their station from Rhonda. They had it goin' on - Thursday night was champagne or your choice of som...[Read Full Post] Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:41:59 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/664681 Regarding a comment yesterday from [Link To User ladysilken] - I answer each comment made here in this blog personally, unlike other bloggers who sometimes respond in their blogs to their commentors. Which is fine, however you wish to do it. Contrary to what some may think, I welcome dissent, wouldn't this be a BORING world if we all thought the same? Or we all liked vanilla ice cream better than any other...[Read Full Post] Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:32:00 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/664436 Obama Health Care Plan Details (copied & pasted from Newsmax newsletter) Like our elected officials I have "not read" this bill as listed here, but I'm GONNA' - Just thought you guys would like a peek. HR 3200 currently under consideration in the House of Representatives *HC = "Health Care"...[Read Full Post] Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:16:16 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/664255 true to my feeling about this birth certificate debacle. I'm not done with it, I don't care what Snopes.com or FactCheck says about it. There is something "off" or non-kosher about it ALL. 8/6/09 Barack Obama's Birth Certificate: Why It Matters Wednesday, August 5, 2009 3:54 PM By: Christopher Ruddy Where was ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:03:12 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/664071 In Saturday's entry [Link to Book Entry #663773], I explained the domestic abuse that befell my friend Tamra. I was hoping to encourage her to call the police herself but alas, her fear is too deeply ingrained after years of being criticized by family members and being ostracized from family gatherings. Tamra has always been the red-headed step-child and never supported like (I think) a human being should be treated. It's true that she has ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:06:47 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/664038 Ticket Numbers 1305 - 1309 ~~ [Link To User stealthmode] ~ gifted by [Link To User sha4852] in the [Link To Item #1590118] . Don't you love those sweet little gifts of "Thinking of You"? Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:46:29 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/663861 Subject: Fwd: LEARN SPANISH! An email forward I received from Nevada. These are sooo close to the actual pronunciation that Mexican illegals use. Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 7:34 PM Spanish words of the day. 1. *Cheese* The teacher told Pepito to use the word cheese in a sentence. Pepito replies: Maria likes me, but cheese fat. 2 *Mushroom* When all my family get in the car, there's not mushroom. 3. *Shoulder* My fren wanted 2 become a citizen but she did...[Read Full Post] Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:51:58 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/663773 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Hmmm . . . I'm spending a lot more time in solitude - which I truly need and enjoy occasionally. I have a case of bottled water, and three days I can devote to study and prayer. That's what I want to do. My neighbors seem to require more and more from me. I cannot be their psychiatrist, marriage counselor or co...[Read Full Post] Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:49:24 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/663670 The vid link below is something I never thought I'd see or hear. Mr. Manning, a black man, is calling Obama a Mack Daddy and he refers to him as a long-legged Mack Daddy. AND AND [Link: 'http://la-gun.com/email/manning/'] Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:23:41 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/663284 Monday morning at 2:13am we received a phone call from Lou's cell phone, it was our son. He told his Dad that he was in the emergency room right across the freeway from where we live. He told his Dad that he had gone out to get Lou some cashews (**sure you did**) at approximately 1:30am-ish on foot and when he returned via the alley behind Lou's house, there was in HIS words, "A big nigger jumped me and pulled a blade and cut me." DISCLOSURE: Our son was not brought up to talk disparagingly about any race. But to the contrary, we always expressed much curiosity ab...[Read Full Post] Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:41:52 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/663158 I am thrilled to report that I won First Place in Round Nine of the [Link To Item #1559317] I received another Poetry Merit Badge, making my "community number" seven :):):) Check it out; [Link To Item #1577440] From a Nevada email fwd: These have to be original and genuine. No adult is this creative!! Well hold yur horses there little lady. JACK (age 3) was watching his Mom breast-feeding his new baby sister. After a while he asked: "Mom, you have two? ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:00:56 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/662950 MAN. Found out this week that my neighbor, Donna, has lymphoma. Cancer of the lymph nodes, discovered by a CT Scan when she went in for her inability to breathe. A former neighbor who moved away a few months ago, called me to ask if I knew about Donna. I told her I knew that she was admitted to the hospital right across the street for what I thought would be a breathing treatment and she would be released. NOT. Berle told me she had blood clotS in her lungs and needed prayer. Her tone was grave and dismal and I got a lump in ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:30:26 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/662933 I certainly appreciate [Link To User darkin] 'S comment in UtR yesterday. & harder & deeper & I NEED A eggy face as big as my " sheethouse " ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Ugh, crap and Umpf. A real blow to my "like to be right" philosphy, and I have learned a vitally valuable, hard-core demonstration of mis-information. Thanks again ...[Read Full Post] Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:35:42 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/662718 ? ? TELL ME THAT YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, KNEW THIS HOUSE BILL WAS BEING PASSED. SEE IT IN YOUR PAPER? HEAR IT ON YOUR RADIO? You'll read below the only place it did appear . . . 08/05/09 - An email I received from Newswatch, online watchdog group (there are sooo many now) You and other Americans just spent $20,000,000 to move members...[Read Full Post] Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:15:19 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/662564 You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. ~Winston Churchill Received this email from; :: August's Official Writing.Com Contest :: Quotation Inspiration: Official Contest, an official Writing.Com contest,...[Read Full Post] Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:48:30 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/662470 Ladies and Gentlemen, While heavily engaged in a name/document/litigation action research effort, I inadvertently came across my mother's obituary. She was in fact my adopted mother and the only mother I have ever known. They had adopted Lynda Christine first, then me. After 19 years and 11 days they had their own child, Deborah Renee. They...[Read Full Post] Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:57:47 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/660427 While I was on my blog run yesterday I was at the Manifesto Remix, [Link to Book Entry #659881] which is [Link To User zbosox] playground. I read his hypothetical and it jogged my memory banks about a Think Tank (in the northeast part of the US) that put this one to the so-called intellectuals. There are no questions to ask as it will all be crystal clear as far as information you'll need to eek out a possible theory. ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:35:25 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/660352 The 10-year anniversary of John F. Kennedy Jr.'s death came July 16th, 2009 and I forgot it. Didn't mean to slight the famous, incredibly handsome John Jr. He and his wife Caroline Bessette and her sister all died aboard the Piper plane John had come to love piloting. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** I was sick about it. Cody was 10-years old when that happened. I just co...[Read Full Post] Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:19:45 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/660119 [Link: 'http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=79900'] In response to Di's Snope's link. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:57:29 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/660115 A story about our GIs, for you from an email forward; The Sack Lunches I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight . . . 'I'm glad I have a good book to read. Perhaps I will get a short nap, I thought. Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the vacant seats, ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:17:27 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/659935 Man oh Man! This place is NEVER boring, NEVER! I made a suggestion in the WdC Suggestion Box that they get a right-handed thumbsup, an eggy face and praying hands. I guess the [Link To User storymistress] wasn't bowled over by it. Or maybe they have certain times they'll consider it. Dunno'! My old stomach is bothering me at interv...[Read Full Post] Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:52:46 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/659554 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** This photo is so precious! Man, what a news day, Jakarta, Indonesia. Bomb blasts a Marriott Hotel - Franken in like Flint. Sotomayor is a high probability pass on the confirmation. Obama expects the Health Care Bill to pass before August break - what's the hustle for? No one had read that bill either. These clowns are going at breakneck speed and the piper will be paid. That murder of the couple in Florida who had 12 (?) special need kids and a female Realtor's involvement - man, people are treac...[Read Full Post] Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:06:38 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/659524 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Since I've peeled myself off the ceiling , I am adjusting to the fact I have 13 more months at this incredible place. My heart jumpeth for J O Y ! Now I'll get busy reviewing for Gps and have a contest - so many ideas floating in my head. I love parodies. I love traditional poetry or formed poem...[Read Full Post] Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:14:08 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/659402 Subject: ** You've Received An UPGRADED MEMBERSHIP! ** Congratulations stealthmode You have received an anonymous gift of Upgraded Membership! The individual(s) who gave you this gift wishes to remain anonymous, so unfortunately we can't tell you who it was! Smile We have completed the changes to your Writing.Com account. Important: If you've b...[Read Full Post] Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:00:56 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/659204 After morning time with the Word and prayers, after coffee and a shower, He gave me some clarification regarding this blog. Seven is frequently referred to as God's number - the number of completion. The seventh day God rested, not that He was tired (****), that's a human condition or a natural state for homosapiens. So when sevens pop up in my life, I automatically praise the Lord and thank Him for His favor. He also knows that since Cody was a litt...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:44:55 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/659042 As in employment, the SOP here in Texas is a 90-day probationary period. The company looks at you and you look at the company. I worked at a court-reporting service in downtown Houston and at the end of my ninety days I gave them a TOS notification. I had NEVER done that before nor seen an owner of a company not know what was going on in his accounting department. Incredible oversights and blatant unaccountability. Anyway, this is the end of a 90-day period for...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:10:11 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/658908 I have penned a parody for [Link To User monty31802] because he asked to write something that rhymes. So I did. For you Mr. Monty! [Link To Item #1580710] Check out the latest on the Saint Andreas fault line at the link below; [Link: 'http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/July10/1014.html'] I found this yesterday and it touched me. Message #1936544, posted on...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:26:11 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/658855 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** She's sexy huh? The only thing Miss Hot-Stuff has that I have is the same haircut, sans the bangs! Don't stop me from wishin' I had everything else. LOOK what I got from [Link To User monty31802] Subject:You've Received A Gift! Congratulations! You have received a gift from Monty (113) Moderator Last On: Today Email User: monty31802 [Offline / Private] Your Gift: * 1 One (1) Month ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:16:59 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/658731