Yes, it's puzzling why an unemployed single woman who already had [...]
ATLANTA - Cancer will overtake heart disease as the world's top killer by 2010, part of a trend that should more than double global cancer cases and deaths by 2030, international health experts said in a report released Tuesday. Rising tobacco use in developing countries is believed to be' [...]
Johann Hari article at JohannHari.comI could go into great detail on the Presidential debate on Wednesday; Obama won that one I think.
I would love to see if Sen. McCain ever finished the drawing of Tippy the Turtle on his notepad.
Every time Obama started speaking McCain would whip out his black marker and [...]
Big Oil decided to buy the Presidency Article dated 09/19/2008 written by Johann Hari | |
| Is it possible to empty a presidential election of all political content? The economy is crashing, the climate is unravelling, Iraq [...] Nothing more needs be said here...Blessed Mabon to Y'all!
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Two days a year, the Northern and Southern hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight. Not only that, each receives the same amount of light as they do dark -- this is because the earth is tilted at a right angle to the sun, and the sun is directly over [...] It is time I spoke on Bicyclists
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This will make me persona-non-grata at all future blogging events and get togethers but I have to say my piece on this. My hubby was attacked on his blog when he spoke his piece about cyclists. He dropped the blog when all of the mental geniuses thought it was OK [...] Nothing more needs be said...
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Remember how old McCain is, remember he has had a brush with cancer already. Palin might be president during McCain's reign, er, I mean presidency. McCain's only, ONLY platform is he was a POW and that drilling offshore is the answer to our oil consumption problem. Does anyone [...] To all my fellow MST3K fans!
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 View the complete RIFFTRAX LIVE! riffs PLAN NINE FROM OUTER SPACE tour schedule [...] Jealous? Yes I can feel it in you!
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In this, I am speaking of any Tolkien enthusiasts out there who did not get the birthday gifts I received on the 9th of September! I got as a gift from my big bro and the guy who owned the the first Tolkien books I ever read, the 1193 [...] With a hurricane on its way I have but one question...
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Where the hell is Jim Cantore? Wherever he is that is where the hurricane will be. He was in Wilmington, NC twice in 1996. Once for Hurricane Bertha the first week of July and again for Hurricane Fran which hit Sept 5 taking a similar track as Bertha [...] A better President, I think would be.....Thank goodness for VSP!
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I went to the eye doctor today. I have been putting it off for a few reason, the main one being I KNOW how much my glasses cost. My eyes are too bad these days for contacts. Oh, I could get them, but my first born male child isn't available [...] What the hell was with this headline in the P&C?
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Thursday, August 21, 2008 in the Business Section. There is "news" that the SC Aquarium will be getting some warm weather Penguins from Africa. That is nice and all but the headline read like this, "Feathered friends from off" What the hell is that supposed to mean? Where [...] The Soul Quiz
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Hmmm, nearly tied between Thinker and Hunter. Interesting combo. Leader and Spiritualist is also a tie, as is Creator and Performer. Very odd quiz results. The Soul Quiz Thinker 19 Hunter 18 Caregiver 16 Leader 14 Creator 13 Performer 13 Helper 12 Spiritualist 14 Educator 6 [...] Making an addition to the DST post...
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I decided to make this a new post edit because I realize that people do not go back over old post just because it has been edited or updated.  Morning people should be forced to just once (on their [...] Another post for today - Had to share this one
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A friend sent me this picture. She said, "I know how much you hate to iron so I thought something like this would make it easier for you!" Pretty good timing as I have a full basket of ironing awaiting me.  [...] Ah, it is that time of year again!
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That is right! So much to look forward to (except one) in the next month or so. When Lee and I were in the mall on Friday taking pictures of eunuch dummies I bought my first witch of the season!!! I see the school supplies in the discount bins now [...] All in a weekends work!!!Summer Storm pictures - and it isn't what you think!
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These are pictures of the most neurotic dog in the Charleston area. Summer Storm... This is her shirt, she nearly tried to chew through her own skin to get it off!  "Get it [...] A question for the times.
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In this world of "convenience" you come to find out that the convenience of some stores or shops are not convenient at all. This weekend Lee and I went on a quest for first aid supplies. Target was cleaned out, no band aids, gauze or kits which I never [...] When will it stop?
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I have 2 things that this relates to. Remember the last post I made where I took out my own staples? Wellllll, perhaps I was a bit premature in removing all of them. There is a spot not quite sealed all the way and twisting to get out of [...] Surgical Staple removal day
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"If this is to be our end then let it be an end worthy of remembrance!" Or words to that effect. I cannot remember the exact lines of Tolkien here but I think it was the second book, spoken by King Theoden. My staples have been itching me mercilessly [...] I saw it before!
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A Post & Courier article today speaks about the triglyphs on the Maj. Gen. William Moultrie statue was wrong. I said in an earlier post at the time that it seems to me the "pillars" on the base of the statue was upside down. I took Architecture as a minor [...] I am home!
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It is so good to be in your own house and not a hospital. The hospital I was in was called Emory Johns Creek in Alpharetta GA. Very swank. The patients had a chef to prepare their meals and there was no set times for meals. Meaning if I [...] Sony = Aperture Laboratories?
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Lee loves a video game called "Portal" It came bundled in the "Orange Box" for Microsoft Windows. The game can be downloaded for free from "Valve Corporation" and a subsidy called "Steam". The game is to hurl yourself through these portals and land certain places. You have boxes [...] Journey to the center of Cinebarre
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We decided to go out today to see a movie. I have only 3 days left before I fly off to Atlanta and get my fourth spine surgery and my second pain pump. Mt Pleasant had my favorite movie theater. It was the one on Northcutt Blvd by Whole [...] A good topic for a Sunday.
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Are there still people out there who think this is a country of religious freedom? Do you believe that not being a Christian isn't really important? Do you think that Atheist, Baptist, Jewish, Pagan, etc are all free to worship as they will and will have no affect on your [...] An email sent to me
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I got this in a forwarded email. I usually don't read them if I see more than one FW in the subject line. It gets too confusing. But I decided to read this one and I wasn't sure whether I should laugh or cry!!! I don't forward emails unless it [...] Time for catching up
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It has been so long since I blogged. It seems my heart isn't in it anymore. Lee and I have recently come to the conclusions that my pump, the one about to be replaced, isn't connected. I get burning pain around the pump site, caused by the leak. But I [...] Bif Barf is dead.
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George Carlin was a funny guy. He threw the world's problems in a blender and hit frappe`. He said he wasn't a cynic "The real cynics are the ones who tell you that everything is going to be alright, I don't want it to." Why wouldn't you want things [...] Get those carpets really clean!
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This is a little attachment I think all women will like. If it works as well as the inventor says it does carpeting cleaning services will be a thing of the past! The attachment is only available in the UK but don't worry, the company ships internationally! [...] Jewelry bits and pieces
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I have been building up my jewelry inventory for a party. The lady wants me to bring my jewelry to her home to show a group of her friends. I am for that and all, but building up the inventory hasn't been easy. [...] Friday the 13th!
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Today is my big brother's 60th birthday! It took the calendar 60 years to have another Friday the 13th in June I guess because he was born on a Friday. That is what I was told all my life why discount it? George and I were both born, believe it [...] I got a date...I think!
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Wednesday, July 9th at 10AM - I am to be there by 9am. No later! It takes that long to prep. Especially with my veins. ***edit*** WRONG!!!! Already got a new date and place of surgery!!! New date is July 24th at 8AM, must be at hospital no later than [...] This is an moody post
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I am waiting for the phone call. I am hurting up higher than normal, up where the tube goes into the spine. The muscles there are inflamed and hurting. I couldn’t sleep last night, Lee gave me a massage along with some Motrin and I finally relaxed enough to pass [...] A very cool bookstore on a very hot day!
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Dutch scholar, Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536). He said, “When I get a little money, I buy books, and then if there is any left over, I buy food and clothing.” Hubby took me out for my errands today while on his lunch. I went through my stocks for tomorrow's baking [...] What a mess of a week!
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Last week, we flew to Atlanta to get my pump refilled. What a mess! It was my fault but hubby never blames me. Let me first mention that my pump actually ran out earlier in the week. I went through a bad case of withdrawal. I never want to [...] I must honor Memorial Day
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I was just going to enjoy my day and play a little Guild Wars, tidy up my work area or perhaps find all of my decorating tips. I have a catering job on June 6th for a baby shower. But I had my email box filled today with a [...] I do not have a placard, I have a handicap plate.
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I knew this would happen. Now for the selfishness of those who think they are handicapped are going to make it very difficult for those of us who are truly handicapped. I use a cane, always. I have a wheelchair that I must use on occasion when the pain [...] Is it genetic?
Is it genetics that will not permit a man to replace a toilet tissue roll?
I have lived with men in my house and I have been married twice! None of those men, including my own beloved Lee, can replace toilet paper!!! I really get tired of doing [...] If we hired like we voteA question for the veterans.
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I want to just ask a question to Veterans who are voting for McCain. Other than surviving 6 years in a POW camp, which many others did by the way, what has he actually done for you guys? My brother who is a Viet Nam war vet with [...] I am Legend...I am bad!Relay for Life Reception Rt 26 was a freaking parking lot while I watching time float by on my way to Goose Creek. I don't mean to complain, but who the HELL made the reception time for 6PM in Goose Creek???? Even the [...] Happy Beltane!
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 Attend the night of crystal fire when Sweet Delight weds Wild Desire tis the greening of the year... Beltane, Beltane, Beltane's here! Feel the world's Regeneration Dance the pole with Veneration! -Raven's Wing Oh, what a very [...] The 2008 Charleston Air Show
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We went to the 2008 Charleston Parking Lot, I mean, Air Show. We left relatively early. Lee has a new digital camera with a changeable lens and we went off to take pictures of the planes. You can see how great the Canon SLR is when you see the pictures!We [...] Mental disease, the deadly secret.
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We got word this morning that a former friend of ours from Virginia has killed himself. I had to take Lee to his cardiac testing today and as he was getting ready (we had to be at the downtown Roper Hospital at 8AM) I looked over my emails. A [...] Religious Intolerance again.
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I am not up on all the crap that is going on with the "Sect" situation. I try to stay away from sensationalist journalism and let's face it, that is what it is. I understand the need we all feel toward those young girls forced to wed older men. [...] I think I am back!!
Yesterday, Blogger accused me of being a Spam blog.
I have no idea on what that is, but I know I am not one. I was allowed to make a post but not publish it until they decided I was human! I put in the request for a [...] America, Land of Gluttony
I was listening to Old Time Radio on the XM Nation. No, it isn't the 90's station, I am talking about real old time radio, like Frank Sinatra playing Rocky Fortune on the LUX radio show.
It was 1945 on this program. Frank Sinatra was dealing with some children [...] A very different weekend
Let's see, on Friday, I was told I have Type II Diabetes and need to start taking medicine for it.
I took my first dosage Friday night. We went to Queen Anne's Revenge Restaurant on Daniel's Island on Friday night and we had a great time. The food was [...] BOYCOTT - #2
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Here is one more way to NOT pump dollars into China's economy...and this is going to be a tough one! Stop buying all the junky shit that comes from China!! How many recalls did we have last year? How many items labeled "USA..." actually has a small "Made in China" [...] Boycott !!!!!!
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"We believe the Olympic Games are not the place for demonstrations and we hope that all people attending the games recognize the importance of this." Thus spake Samsung Electronics, one of 12 major corporate sponsors of the Olympics, when asked last week whether recent events in Tibet were causing them [...] Moses is Dead
I know it was a few years ago that Charlton Heston announced he had Alzheimer's disease and was going to leave the public spot light. You know how understanding people like the press and pop TV are. Anyone remember the "jokes" about president Reagan when it was announced that he [...]
No kidding Are you a Wiccan, Goth, Both, or just a plain Bible Thumper? Wiccan-Pure Wiccan, you're pure of heart, probably wear light colors, and love everybody [...] It is amazing how time flies
It seems yesterday when I blogged last, before we went to Rhode Island.
On that front, everything is fine. I mean Lee's mom is in her late 80's and I know it is hard for him to see his mom with the signs of age upon her. Large bruises from [...] Just when you thought it safe to play video games...
I get really, pardon the pun, pissed off with the latest trend in movies, "The Pissing Scene".
It seems in movies there is a guy who is standing at a urinal or toilet taking a leak with some stupid dialog running through the scene. Now you can get [...] Packing and ironing and "Vacuuming". Yippee! - NOT!
I remember when you could walk through the medal detector at an airport and you were not asked to remove the shoes unless a bell rang.
One of the reasons I buy genuine Earth Shoes is the fact you can get fully Vegan shoes and they could go [...] Note to the Medical Community!
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When a man is married, please treat the man as a teenager and then give all pertinent information to the mother, er, wife. Lee had his sleep study last night. I was up all night getting the apartment together and making 4 new necklaces while watching a LOTR Appendices [...] This promises to be the week from hell!
Let's see, this week we have had the horrid time change. I swear if one more person says to me, "I like having more daytime", I am going to punch them in the nose! The day has 24 hours in it. If you want to start your day early, then [...]
What is the difference between...
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a beer can in a hurricane and me on a flight from Atlanta? Yesterday, during those storms we returned from Atlanta in a 707 AirTran. The plane was late leaving Atlanta because of the weather system that went over earlier in the afternoon. It poured down on us as [...] What a pleasant surprise!
Early this morning I had to take my husband in for his 50,000 mile check up. To be fair, he has been giving me some problems of late, so I had to get him seen! It really confused the PCP's office to see on the sign in sheet his name [...]
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You see me doing a very careful version of...well, any sort of dance that just involves moving my arms! Kinda like a white man at a wedding. Before I start, thanks so much Brian for putting up that scary weather model about the potential of tornadoes while I [...] A request for help!
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To my many Lowcountry friends and readers, the next time y'all go into your local grocery store would you check in the dairy section for me for a juice? The company's name is Florida's Natural and the brand is Earth's Organics. They come in 1 liter bottles. The flavor [...] This is so embarrasing!
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OK, so maybe her blond goes right to the bone, but OMFG.... Take note the Third grader had his answer locked in before she even rattle that pea brain of hers! Lee and I was watching this and we both said the answer at the same time, but blondie [...] Mission accomplished!
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I got my bracelet that I just "happened to notice" in the mall the other day. The bracelet is two stranded. One strand is Rose Quartz beads and the other is sterling silver beads. The toggle clasp is a heart and the word "love" is engraved on the toggle bar. [...] Tomorrow is heart day!
I am baking some Strawberry Cupcake for Lee's office for tomorrow.
There was enough batter left over to make a few tea cakes, Yum! I was at the mall on Monday picking up a little something for hubby for V-day. I happened to notice a sign or advertisement at [...] Blog Info:
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To all y'all!!!' 
My favorite comedian sums it all up very succinctly for me.
