My Daily Musings - Just Because

Look Up in the Sky...It's a Bird, It's A Plane...Oh Wait...it is A Bird

2011-04-11T16:46:00.001-07:00

Happy Monday everyone. As the evening comes to a close, I thought I'd post a few things that were pretty neat. I love birds. I think they are such amazing creatures. Last week I found this web cam feed and thought it was pretty amazing.

Right now is nesting season for many a winged friend. The two most fascinating ones to me were the eagle and the humming bird. The eagle cam is on 24/7 with infrared cameras for viewing at night. It is sponsored by the Raptor Resource Project in Decorah Iowa. The humming bird cam is also on for 24/7 but may be difficult to view during certain times. It is being hosted by a family in Laguna Beach CA. It is viewable on World of Hummingbirds via USTREAM.TV web site. Please note there is a 30 second or less commercial that will play before the feed starts. Today I had the opportunity to watch in real time both the eagle and the humming birds feeding their chicks! It was way cooler know I was watching the magic as it happened. It was surreal and beautiful. (Not the gross animal parts with the eagle tearing the food though). Hope you like it as much as I did.

Happy Bird watching!

Here is the feed to the Eagle Cam:

Free TV Show from Ustream

Here are the humming birds:

Free video chat by Ustream

This Made Me Laugh Out Loud - What a deal!

2011-03-29T11:07:00.000-07:00

If any of you really know me, you know that I love to laugh a lot. I have a very comedic mind and things make me go "What in the world?" all the time. I've been avoiding putting those moments here for a while, but now, I will let you in on some of the giggles I've been getting this week. (Yes I know the week has only begun, but I see stuff every day).

I was checking my emails today and I had to chuckle. I get notices each day for daily deals on line that are offered by local vendors/business. So far I've seen some really cool ones, like sailing on the SF Bay with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. I even got one that I jumped on for two movie tickets from Fandango for $8.00. Who can resist a $4.00 movie ticket?

Today the email read "Manicure+Facial+Foot Reflexology" with an offering price of $30.00 (a 70% savings). I decided to give it a gander. My standard practice is to open the deal, if I like it, then I will check it out the locale on yelp.com (because I don't like special surprises when I get to a place, especial nail places), and then decide it it's worth my bid. I was unable to get past the heading because the deal had an alternate deal if the mani facial footy thing didn't work. You have the choice to have this package:

"Brazilian Wax and Foot Reflexology" for same cost. WHAT THE.......

I can just hear someone now....you know I really don't need a mani and facial, I need some other stuff attended to. Wish they were offering a Brazilian.....REALLY?

Do they do the waxing and then the reflexology or is it the other way around? How does that work? In any case I have decided to pass on the deal all together. I am just saying.

Here is said link:

http://livingsocial.com/deals/30778-manicure-and-facial-or-brazilian-wax?msdc_id=44&ref=OAKDeal032911_44_3972email

Enjoy your day and remember to laugh! It makes us live longer and look so much better.

Don't Listen to the Non-Sense - Make Your Own Journey

2010-08-26T02:48:00.001-07:00

In the society we live in, we're bombarded on a daily basis with outside influences that are the "experts" on what is considered real beauty, and the measure of true success and happiness. Most of what we feel we should be aspiring to be has been set or etched in our minds by what we read, hear, and see.

I have found that simple words (i.e. - "should", "could be", "may" or "possible") have bombarded our media and are now considered to be fact. Since when is speculation considered truth or factual? Who are the people who measure and make these statements? Why are they chosen or allowed to speak on behalf of all of society as said experts? Why do we listen to them?

"You should be a certain weight and then you will be perfect and desired." "You could be happy if you purchased this product." " It's possible to be a millionaire if your purchase my book. " I am sure you can find a host of other statements and words to insert here. Don't get me wrong, I am certainly not indicating that one should neglect their health or treat their bodies in an unhealthy manner. I am all for the entrepreneur getting their hustle on. However, I am not okay with statements being pawned off on me as truth.

My $.02 worth is this. Live your life to the fullest and enjoy it. Enjoy the people who are around you in your world and don't take those things for granted. No one is perfect. We all have things that make us different and quirky. We respect those differences and accept them because this is what makes life wonderful. Make your own path to happiness.

Happiness is not found in the things the world presents to us. Most of the time, those things are dangled in front of us like a carrot on a string. Close enough to smell, taste, touch it, but always just out of ones grasp.

What dreams do you have? Who do you love? What did you really want to be when you grew up? What have you always wanted to tell someone you cared about? Or (Insert your own question here).

There are plenty of negative things being pointed out to us and served to us on a daily basis: Sickness, wars, pain, disease, tragedy, crime, hatred, waste and troubles unimagined etc. Don't buy the nonsense any longer. Enjoy your now because you don't get it again. Steer and captain your own vessel and make memories, on the journey life takes you on.

~ Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. ~Greg Anderson

Till next time,

Tootles

Somethings Are So Over the Top!

2010-04-13T16:38:00.000-07:00

Greetings and happy Spring! Spring is a great time of the year for new things. New weather, new outfits, and new ideas or attitudes.

What better time to debut something new than when you are rolling out the newest model automobile. We are a people who love gadgets, perks and accessories. What better way to celebrate than with the newest, coolest upgrades ever.....

10 of the most "gotta have" automobile options ever...if you don't have these....then well...sigh....Shaking my head.

http://tinyurl.com/y7njelq

My personal favorite....the tent.

I am sure when the creators of these brilliant concepts had their eureka moment, they just knew it was going to be the cat's meow. However, good intentions are not always well rewarded.

Your thoughts?

Just Cause I Like It

2010-02-12T13:58:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone. We are well into on our way into 2010. I was just thinking about things I like. I don't often put things out there, but one of the things I like is reading. I love suspense novels, especially those that have an unexpected end or message involved.

One of my favorite writers in this genre is Ted Dekker. He is a writer who manages to fill his books with twists, turns, surprises and jaw dropping discoveries. He has a new book coming out in April 2010 called the Bride Collector.

The widget link below has review, excerpts and links to his websites. If you post the widget to twitter, blog or other social networking site, you can enter to win a few of his books in the contest area. (Though posting isn't required to win).

The Bride Collector

Check out a day in the life of Mr Dekker on Facebook at the link below

A Day in the Life of Ted Dekker

Well that's it for now. Just thought I'd share.

Till next time.

Has This Ever Happened to You Before?

2009-11-09T15:23:00.001-08:00

Hello all! Have you missed me? I was out of town for a little while and finally getting back on track with my blog. For those of you who missed me.....

Have no fear....Saltandlight is here! Able to crush the blues in a single bound. Able to bring a smile in a nano second. So with out further delay I present to you.....today's blog!!! (And the crowd goes wild!!)

Has this ever happened to you before?

I was randomly searching things on YouTube, as it offers a wealth of information you didn't know you needed to know via video and audio feeds, when I came across this little number.

Well having been thoroughly entertained for a few minutes I decided to seek out a more current video for 2009. Though I found a few, none had the quality and pizazz of this one. I searched high and low and then it happened....this jewel was found. I proverbial work of art. Not what I was looking for or what I expected. Feast your eyes on this:

All I can say is.....nothing. I was speechless~ I could only hold my breath, hang my head and feel an immense need to cry....then it happened......the most bizarre thing! I started laughing hysterically. I felt bad for the man, but I had to laugh because it was so funny. Keep in mind, I'd seen this video before long ago, but had forgotten the impact it had. So, I decided to share it with you!

When you think you are having a bad day....watch the second video two times and call me in the morning!

Ahh...to be Tall Again!

2009-10-12T16:58:00.000-07:00

While I was home sick, I took some time to explore a few videos on YouTube. I've grown bored with videos that show someone getting hurt or the same videos always seen. It was kinda like a quest you go on when you have a change of taste and want a "new" something. In the midst of my quest, I found this little jewel. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Please let me know what you think. I encourage your comments.

Enjoy

BOOMCLICK - High Tide

Someone Had to Say It

2009-10-08T01:15:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend my husband decided to take the car out for a much needed clean up. We went to a local Shell across town. Keep in mind we chose this one because it would "get us out of the house." Please note, we passed two other fully functional places on the way to this one. It was as if we were going to "town" or something.

Vacuuming at these places is frighting. First you have this huge monstrous looking robot canister poised and ready to partake of your quarters and willing to return to you 15 seconds of suction. Maybe it's just me, but it feels like you've only vacuumed for that long after you maneuver, fight and some how get entangled into the coils of this gray octopus - a mutated over-sized hose with a way too tiny attachment. It is perfect for sucking the coins from your seat but not the dirt you've gone over 18 times.

While there, he decided to check the air pressure in his tires as they seemed a bit low. Firstly, I am sorry to say this, but I don't usually check for low tire pressure until I am on my knees in a posture that seems like I am praying to the lord of tires to re inflate my inappropriately timed flat. I watch him and I am intrigued by the meticulous and precise manner he checks the tires. However outwardly I don't let it show. (Note: my external posturing says "Yeah...I check that all the time.")

In any case, he uses the manual gage and the reading is ridiculously low. His air pressure was equal to riding on gas fumes praying to make it to the gas station. So the proclamation is made that surely the "manual gage has to be wrong because the number was too low." The truth was this he wanted to use.............WAIT FOR IT............WAIT FOR IT

THIS

NO MY FRIENDS: Your eyes are not playing tricks on you. It is indeed a very elaborate parking meter....no wait....it is the master of all air machines. It is a modern marvel and wonder....colorful buttons with multiple options to chose from (none of them marked, so we are left to guess). Who caress...it's so beautiful and new. (Cue any luxury car commercial music and repeat these words in the voice over: Sleek, elegant, updated and so awesome that it's free to use!). I am stoked and excited.....until (Skrunkxx -record being scratched).

Why is this thing $.75 for 40 seconds of air. Who decided it would be that price for that long? Is there some kind of strange anomaly that occurs if used for 20 seconds longer? Of course the time isn't marked and not known until you are running around your car like a wild person to refill your tires before the air stops.

Am I the only one who remembers that in the not too distant past that it was illegal for people to be charged for air? I mean come on now. Are they serious? Maybe there is an air shortage. NOT. As much hot air as people blow out on a daily basis, surely this can be pumped from the atmosphere and go directly into our tires....I am just saying. Ironically the this fabulous invention of modern mechanical wonderment had the exact same reading as the manual tire gauge. To it's credit though it filled your tires to the exact amount of pressure needed to get reading up to the standard. For a split second I was mesmerized by this, but then I remembered, when I manually put air in my tires, it usually slows down as it fills up.

This paying for air opens a whole new set of issues. I mean, are people going to have to be concerned with a huge rash of having the air siphoned from their tires because of the escalating cost of air? Will landfills be piled higher with discarded manual pressure gauges? What about the few remaining fee free machines at some gas stations, what about their safety...will they be overtaken, made over and forced to perform for money? Who will protect their rights?

I don't know about you, but I am outraged and appalled. When we left establishment, I felt cheated. I am on the lookout now. Next thing you know, they will charging me for the air I breath. I am just saying.

Absolutely Perfect

2009-09-30T15:22:00.001-07:00

What in the world? How can I say that today? I was pretty much in the house all day today. I've determined that no matter what life throws my way, I will continue to fight. Just like you, there is always something going on in our daily life/schedules. Once in a while, in the middle of living life, we have a moment where we are able to be transformed to another world or place. I had such a moment today.

I was walking to the mailbox to pick up the daily bit of useless stuff when I realized that it was warmer outside than I'd previously thought. Then it happened....just for an instant. The breeze and the feel of the sunshine on my skin...the smell of slight crispness and the light rustle of slightly yellowing leaves gave me the feeling of another place. A place where hayrides and pumpkin patches prevail. You know the place....the place where the crock pot comes into the house again and fills it with the delicious aroma of beef stew or chili. Or when the cinnamon scented pine cones from Michael's or JoAnn's fill the table area of your home......making it smell so delightful. Or the moments when children come home with pictures of hand shaped turkeys decorated with pretty crayon embellishments.....it was one of those moments. At that point in time....life was absolutely perfect!

Find the time to enjoy your perfect moments today. Although they are fleeting and can be over looked or missed by living life, it's vital to capture them and hold on....because they make life worth living.

Absolutely Perfect!

Yippie...It's Monday

2009-09-28T12:39:00.000-07:00

Before you start with the groaning and the desire to slap me for such cheerful words on a Monday, I am just here to help keep things in perspective. There is no reason for us to wake up on the wrong side of the bed or fill ourselves with useless dread when we wake up on Monday mornings. IF you are on the wrong side of the bed....sometime before the week is out, move the bed to the other side of the room. This works really well because it will save you from future injury, thus helping you have a greater joy when you arise.

Okay, some of you are saying to themselves right now "but you don't have any idea....I've got the kids, work, school, soccer, deadlines, ministry, momma, responsibilities, bills, stress" and a whole host of other things that can be inserted into this list - which never ends. Oh..don't get it twisted, I can relate. I hated Mondays and every day of the work week. I lived for my weekends. To the point where it caused me to be so stressed out that I was having health issues. I had to make an attitude adjustment. The problem wasn't my circumstances (obviously because those didn't change). The problem was my outlook and attitude. It was easier to look at my own disappointments and inabilities, insecurities and fears and focus on myself, than it was for me to get out of my own way and change my outlook.

Life is so short and fleeting. It is a gift (that's why it's called the present (not my quote). If we forget that it is a gift then we are very likely to take it for granted, complain about it and become dissatisfied with what we have. It's all about perspective. What are you looking at? What is your outlook? What is your focus on? What can you change?

It's a lot easier to point the finger at others and hold them responsible for our bad behavior. The truth is...you can only be responsible for how you respond or not respond. The choice is yours. So once again I say "Yippie....it's Monday."

P.S. Because you were so kind to have stopped by, I've included a little something special for you to check out. http://www.ktla.com/krcw-bizzare-beards-and-mustaches,0,7562154.photogallery

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!

2009-09-24T12:27:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you guys but I am fed up with the lack of encouraging and positive information being passed on to our minds via news feeds, media streams, radio and television. After so many crazy, disturbing things being shown or presented, I needed to find something that made me smile. I had to find something that was fun. So I decided to post these videos.

You are bound to see something that is familiar to you in these dance creations. Hope you enjoy these fun videos by Judson Laipply. For more information about the artist please check out His website at http://www.theevolutionofdance.com/

Evolution of Dance

Evolution of Dance 2

Have a great Friday. Remember to smile and speak life into others. Till next time...peace.

I would love to hear from you so please leave a comment below- Cheers

Lifetime Choices

2009-09-23T02:52:00.000-07:00

Each day we are presented with opportunities to make a choice. We decide we will brush our teeth before going to potty in the morning, bagel instead of eggs, coffee instead of juice. Speed or no speed to get to morning job or chores, jeans or shorts, red purse or green backpack, cheese no cheese, smile or no smile....you get the picture. Although these are basic, simple things, most of life consists of these types of choices.

In our lifetime there are choices that come along that we later discover to be monumental moments in which our lives will never be the same again. What choice did you make the last time this came up? Did you make the choice you would have liked or did you make a huge mistake? Did you regret the choice? What would you do differently? Would you change the choice? What about the outcome?

You only have one life to live. Good, bad indifferent, once the choices have been made, the consequences of said choice have been propelled into motion. Today, if you find yourself at the crossroads of choice making, chose the one that works the best. (Please keep in mind this is not an excuse to do things that are legally or morally irresponsible or wrong). YOU may not get it right. It may be imperfect and challenging, but that doesn't mean it was a WRONG choice.

Be true to yourself, be true to your dreams, be true to your choices. No one ever survives in this life looking back into the rear view mirror to drive forward, to do so would cause disastrous results. I encourage you today to make wise, well thought out choices. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to see it to the end, own it, embrace it and hang on for the ride. I've yet to see anything that indicates our lives would be "sunshine and roses", but there are definitely going to be plenty of "rose smelling" opportunities.

If there is regret, forgive - heal and move forward. Don't give up, and remember this choice is not the end all and be all to life. Make wise choices today, seek Godly council (if available), trust the choices and enjoy your life.....because it's too short to fill it with regrets, and "could have, should have, wish I woulda" thoughts.

Be encouraged

BIG PIC: 9-11 in Remembrance

2009-09-12T01:58:00.001-07:00

This was such a surreal photo from the space station during 9/11 in NYC. Had to share it.

BIG PIC: 9-11 in Remembrance

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Friends Don't Let Friends Get on Treadmills with Flipflops

2009-07-30T02:16:00.000-07:00

This is a kicks and giggles kind of post. I just have a couple of questions:
1. At what point in this persons mind did they decide what they were about to do was a good idea?
2. Why was his friend not being a good friend by just "saying no"
3. At what point to do you scrape up the little bit of dignity and walk away? Is it before or after the chain is removed, or is it after the flip flops and hat fly off?

It was as if the treadmill declared "TAKE THAT MAN, YOU DON'T OWN ME...I OWN YOU!"

Personally, if it were me, I would have just lain there and played dead...but that's just me.

I watched this video to my own shame so many times and laugh at it (yes at the expense of the person involved) until the tears come. Laughter is an excellent medicine and I will get a daily dose of this one if I need to. Hope it makes you smile.

Just as a sidebar...perhaps they were inspired by the video at the bottom of the post. However, they should have made a note about the "Speed" of treadmill in other video.

Which do you prefer?

Getting Powned by the Treadmill:

or Treadmill Mastering:

You decide...the choice is yours....your thoughts?

Till we meet here again...

Tootles

Wii Fail

2009-04-13T21:31:00.001-07:00

My brother owns a Wii system. I had the chance to play with the game system and it was a lot of fun. The first time I used it, he had me strap these little wrist straps to my arm so that I didn't accidentally swing and throw the controller into the abyss someplace.
This strap allowed me to have fun and be worry free about where the controller went, as the strap stayed on my wrist and controller in my hand.
So, what happens when someone feels that silly little rules like this don't need to be followed? Serously, it can't be that bad.
This is a sad but true video. This is a simple video to demonstrate the importance of following the rules that sometime seem strange. Just may save the life of your flat screen.

Till next time....Peace 2 ya

Avoidance

2009-04-04T23:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I was thinking about avoidance. Why do we avoid things? What is the motivation for the avoidance?

I've been hearing a lot lately about the importance of confronting those things that we are most afraid of. For me, when I hear this it translates to "Run into the burning building and save my car keys." It seems quite dangerous and ridiculously unnecessary. Why can't someone else do it? Like the fireman who is a real expert on such matters.

The truth is, why do I have to wait to move when I have the ability to do it myself?
Perhaps there are things that I find so challenging that I am not willing to be embarrassed, vulnerable or risk possibly failing. Failure however isn't messing up....failure is the avoidance of doing something for fear of failure. If I do nothing...then I certainly will fail.

With that being said....I have realized that I am not afraid of failure, but afraid of success. Which makes no sense to others. Maybe no one else can relate to me. That's okay. I will not ban you from my blog or anything...this is just where I am right now.

Today I attended the 8th Annual Poetry, Prose & Arts Festival in Pleasanton CA http://www.pleasantonarts.org/poetry_prose.html. I was surrounded with people who were so articulate, well versed in art and literature, and just incredible poets and writers. It was at some moment that I realized I was way out of my league. It was a bit overwhelming and kind of intimidating, but I refused to run out of the room. I stayed in the fire and got ideas, made connections and came away encouraged.

Will I be the next Terry McMillan or Emily Dickinson? No...I don't think so, but this event has called me out of the comfort of my own cowardice. It stirs something inside of me to stand up and let my voice be heard....even if it's by an audience of one.

Will I avoid another difficult task in my life? Probably. The issue with avoidance is this....if you don't deal with it now, you will still have to deal with it later. Who knows...perhaps it may work out better than I thought.

Till next time....

Peace

By the way...I avoided writing this post since 8/24/08. Before today, it only consisted of the first line. Now...I am dealing with my issues. LOL.

Ledisi Take Time

2009-03-14T00:46:00.000-07:00

Ledisi is a 2 time Grammy nominee with an incredible voice. Her range is rediculous. Hope you like it. I had a chance to see her perform in concert at Yoshi's in Oakland last month and it was worth every penny spent.

Take care and enjoy

This blog is special

2009-03-14T00:44:00.001-07:00

This is for my brother...I apologize in advance for the profanity. Take care

In Dream Land....Anything Can Happen

2009-03-09T00:17:00.000-07:00

A few months back SNL did a skit on at the time President Elect Obama. I found it humorous because you never see him loose his temper. As a result SNL has made it an ongoing theme in a few of their skits. Enjoy.

I Keep it cool:

On this past Saturday this one was shown on SNL compliments of hulu.com. Hope you enjoy this little skit.

Conjuction Junction

2009-02-26T11:56:00.000-08:00

I was on another site today and one of my friends posted this vid on there profile. I loved it so much that I placed it here for you enjoyment. It took me back to Saturday mornings at home. Enjoy!

Nothing Like A Little High Speed Chase to Get Your Blood Pumpin"

2009-01-14T12:02:00.000-08:00

A very good friend of mine sent me this video and I laughed hysterically every time I watched it or thought about it. This should help you get through the day. Please feel free to check it out anytime you feel like your having a "bad" or "good" day...oh and it works well for boredom days as well.

WARNING: Please don't consume any beverage or food while watching this video as it may end up on your monitor.

Till next time......

Doggon it

2008-11-28T23:30:00.001-08:00

I watched the 2008 National Dog show on www.hulu.com today. After watching this show in it's entirety, I had to find the clip on NBC.com to share it with you. Although I don't have a dog anymore, I really enjoy watching little programs like this to see something positive and fun. This little dog serves as such a sweet reminder that things don't always go as planned. Hope you enjoy it.

Take care.

Good Bye Youth - Reflections of my life....Happy Birthday to me letter (well in about 30 minutes)

2008-11-16T23:22:00.000-08:00

Wow! I cannot believe that in less than half an hour I will be officially saying good-bye to my 30's. When did it happen and where was I all that time? I find it hard to believe that I have made it to a milestone year. Dare I say the words? I cannot bear it yet....no, I will not say it.

I had to blog about it as I will one day remember that I had a blog (as you can see I apparently forgot I have one for almost a month). At that time, I will go back through countless pages of stuff (that will seem so much less important to me later (maybe), and come across this little blog. I wonder how I will feel then.

I guess the strange part about this is that I am almost at the halfway point of my life expectancy give or take about 10 years or so. I wonder if my last 40 or 50 (I plan to be really old) will be as fast as these that have past.

I have mixed feelings about the whole thing quite honestly. I feel a bit or regret that my life isn't quite what I'd dreamed it would be, but on the other hand, I am excited about what I will be doing in the future.

Well hope I have a great birthday and I know that God has great things in store for me....can't wait to see what they are.

Take care and till next time...Peace

Never Thought I Would See it

2008-11-05T00:01:00.000-08:00

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the slaying of Dr Martin Luther King, who had a dream of unification and rights for every citizen in this country. This notion was based on the idea that human rights were important and all should be treated equally. This post was a piggy back from an article I found regarding Obama. Till next time....Peace

Gertrude Baines' 114-year-old fingers wrapped lightly over the ballpoint pen as she bubbled in No. 18 on her ballot Tuesday. Her mouth curled up in a smile. A laugh escaped. The deed was done.

A daughter of former slaves, Baines had just voted for a black man to be president of the United States. "What's his name? I can't say it," she said shyly afterward. Those who helped her fill out the absentee ballot at a convalescent facility west of USC chimed in: "Barack Obama."

Baines is the world's oldest person of African descent, according to the Gerontology Research Group, which validates claims of extreme old age. She is the third-oldest person in the world, and the second-oldest in the United States after Edna Parker of Indiana, who is 115.

When Baines was born, Grover Cleveland was president and the U.S. flag had 44 stars. She grew up in Georgia during a time when black people were prevented from voting, discriminated against and subject to violent racism. In her lifetime, she has seen women gain the right to vote, and drastic changes to federal voting laws and to the Constitution -- and now, this.

"No, I didn't never think I'd live this long." she said.

The walls of Baines' room on the second floor of Western Convalescent Hospital are covered with birthday cards from presidents and officials from years gone by.

A picture of George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, is framed on the wall. Above it is a signed picture of Obama and City Councilman Bernard Parks, now running for a seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. On Baines' bed sit two teddy bears, one with an Obama pin on its right arm.

"Why am I voting for him? Because he's for the colored," Baines said, her language itself hearkening to a different time. "Sure it's good. That's the first one I know to be in there. Everybody's glad for colored men to be in there sometime."

On Tuesday, Baines sat in her wheelchair, a fuzzy red scarf around her neck, a red bonnet on her head and black slippers on her feet. She is hard of hearing and her memory comes and goes. She tends to refer to historical milestones by who was president at the time.

Aside from chronic arthritis, she is relatively healthy, mobile and attends church every Sunday in the hospital's dining room. That's where her pastor first told her a black man was running for president.

"It struck me," Baines said. "It struck a lot of people when they heard about a colored person" running. Baines looked over at her favorite assistant nurse, Cynthia Thompson. "What's that boy's name?"

"Jesse Jackson?" Thompson said.

"Yeah," Baines said with a laugh. "He tried, but he didn't make it."

"Why they want to keep having white? Why not let a colored person in some time?" Baines said. "I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad to get a colored man in there, and so many people are. I hope nothing don't happen to him."

This is only the second time Baines has voted. The last was for John F. Kennedy.

"And you see how they killed him. I was in Memphis, Tennessee, at that time, during the parade. Who was the next president they shot? Two of the boys . . ." she said, trailing off.

A registered Democrat, Baines said she was going to ask the hospital to remove Bush's picture from her wall. "They put him up there," she said disdainfully, waving her hand.

"We are all the same, skin dark, white, that's all," Baines said. She said Obama would be good for everybody. "Republicans don't care for the poor people," she said. "They want it all and they don't want the Democrats to have nothing."

Baines gets most of her election information from chats with hospital workers and friends. Her eyesight is poor, and it is not always easy for her to watch television.

On April 6, she will turn 115. Baines has been at the hospital for about nine years, and has outlived everyone in her family, including her daughter -- who died of typhoid at 18 -- and two nieces.

Baines said she spends much of her time sleeping and eating, but enjoys getting out in her wheelchair for a ride now and then, eating extra crispy bacon for breakfast, and watching "Jerry Springer" from time to time.

As lunch rolled around, Thompson wheeled Baines around to face the television as it cast images of Obama striding by to vote. Tonight, Baines probably will be asleep when the results are announced, but she had her own hopeful prediction.

"Everybody says they think he's going to get it," she said. "And I hope he do. Maybe things will get better."

Abdollah is a Times staff writer

tami.abdollah@latimes.com

Love Hurts

2008-10-19T13:14:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, love can be a little painful, but lets face it....it's worth it. I think you will find this every enjoyable! Have a great Sunday. Till next time.

For more info about the actor Jeff Crispi (cupid) - please check out his website.....

http://www.myspace.com/crispi
http://www.avalonstudios.org/

Earth from Above

2008-10-10T17:18:00.001-07:00

I recently came across this site and found it to be very interesting.
Sometimes when we are living life we lose our perspective. We don't quite have the ability to take things in from a different point of view because our view is usually the same. A while ago I came across this site that allows us to see things from a different angle. Please click on the links below for a sweet view of our beautiful planet earth.

http://www.earthfromaboveusa.com/video_4mn.html

http://www.earthfromaboveusa.com/

Peace and enjoy

Please Don't Eat This! Wow A Real Life 12-Year Old Hamburger!

2008-10-09T00:41:00.000-07:00

It's been said that the older we get, the better we age. Some kind of saying about fine wine or something to that effect. In any case.....I would love the have the secret that allows you to look the same 12 years later (if not better). I mean - is such a fountain of youth really available today? Where may I partake of such delicate nectar?

Well, look no further! I have found it in McDonald's my friend.

I found this to be very shocking. I've seen something similar to this in the past....this just served as a reminder for me as to why I don't eat at this establishment. I am very interested to know your thoughts on this.

Please take a gander at these actual posts before you watch the video. Very strange indeed. There is a link on this post that will give you much more detail about said miracle burger.
http://atl3x.wordpress.com/2008/09/24/12-year-old-mcdonalds-hamburger/

Can you tell which one of these beauties is a newborn and which is an elder? If you guessed the 12 year old to be the one on the right....then you my friend are Incorrect.............awwww...so sorry. The hamburger on the left is from 1996, the one on the right is from 2008.

Okay..still not convinced? Take a gander at this simple clip from the movie Supersize Me http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390521/ for a bit of shocking but true insight. All I want to know is what is up with the French Fries?

WARNING: If you have a sensitive or weak stomach....you may not want to look at this. At the very least, please don't watch it while you are eating a meal. If you can stomach it, I think you will find it to be very informative.

Wow - These Look Amazing

2008-09-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

I enjoy reading about Cake Wrecks http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/ on a daily basis. Not sure why, but I believe I am attracted to the strange mixture of gooey frosting, flour and sugar mixtures. They fascinate me.

This post was really a good one as I remember watching the Muppet Show every week. These look so fantastic....not sure I'd want to eat it.
http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/2008/09/sunday-sweets-to-make-henson-proud.html

While talking about the Muppet's, found these clips

Mahnahmahnah!

Ode to Beaker!

Hmmm Not Sure Why, but I Did - UPDATE

2008-09-29T11:38:00.000-07:00

Well, yesterday I had to return Arkadia to her original owners. I was indeed allergic to her and she was sad.....since previous owners just lived downstairs from us. After much thought, I decided it was best to return her. I liked her a lot, but life happens sometimes.

I am grateful to have had the chance to meet her, and have her in our home for the short season.

Till next time..........

be blessed!

The Maltese Falcon - The 300ft Mega Yacht

2008-09-29T11:21:00.001-07:00

$i30M Yacht I found this to be very interesting today...the first video is a little background clip of the yacht....owner, cost, specs.

The second is a video of this huge wonder sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge for the first time ever on Saturday September 27, 2008.

Enjoy

Hmmm....Not Sure Why - But I Did

2008-09-24T00:31:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had a desire to do something and not sure why you did it or wanted it? I am in that place today. For several months I'd been looking for a pet. I'd all but given up on finding one. I'd gone through several adoption places, enough kennels and pounds that I could probably tell you what kind of dogs they had each week.

After a series of unexpected events, I have acquired a new member to my family.....unfortunately, not yet of the human sort. It's a temporary arrangement for me as I have to assess whether I am allergic to said family member. Her name is Arkadia (I don't know why that name was chosen by the previous owners, but I don't want the hassle of adjusting the name.). She is a Chihuahua who doesn't like her crate. As far as I know, she is almost 3 yrs old (Nov 10th is her birthday) and she's doesn't weigh more than 4lbs.....she may be a little heavier, but not much. She loves riding in the car and taking long walks on the beach.

We shall see how this goes........til next time

Just in Case You Always Wanted to Know How -

2008-09-19T22:25:00.000-07:00

Have you ever come across information you didn't know you needed until it appeared before you? This is what happened to me with this blog subject. I came across this article on line and have found it to be quite strange and different. As a matter of fact, most of my blog items are like that.....does any one else here see a pattern? Nah.....neither do I. Sorry, I was sidetracked for a moment.

In any case, I thought this was funny because it must be vitally important because it was on a BBC owned website. I cannot attest to the accuracy or validity of the article, but it seemed like an interesting read none the less.

For you reading enjoyment or lack there of, I present an article you cannot live without - "Learn to walk in extremely high heels" http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A3724977

As an afterthought, I will include a couple of videos of interest regarding same subject.

This short instructional video gives tips on how to walk in heels.

This short video shows how "NOT" to walk in heels.

(Yes, I am sorry to admit I laugh out loud every time I see this video.....shame on me).

Till next time.....peace! By the way to my male readers.....I am sorry to have subjected you to this, but knowledge is power and a female loved one you know may just need such information in the future.....she just doesn't know it yet.

Simulator? Huh?

2008-09-19T20:03:00.000-07:00

I came across this website by accident. If you are bored or have time, I found this to be a neat little gadget to play around with. You don't have to give any of your info to play with it, nor does it require a lot of thought. I found it be very creative and well done. It's an opportunity to live your day the way you'd like to, (based on the choices you are given on the simulator). I even had the chance at bed time to enter a diary entry. When you get to the site, you should see a hamburger. Click the tab that reads "Simulator" to get started. I don't want to spoil it for you.....so with out further adieu here for your enjoyment - The Simulator: http://conceptlab.com/simulator /. Have fun.

till next time!

MSG Free Flip Flops?

2008-09-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

Many people are familiar with MSG. It is found in everything from Chinese food to Hamburger Helper. Perhaps it's just me, but I found it odd that they add it to shoes now. I am always the last one to know these kinds of things.

Apparently there is a high demand being presented in the market for shoes...flip flops, no less that will not have the bothersome effects or allergic and unpleasant reactions to MSG in their footwear. Well my friend, you can have this wonder footwear for a small price. Thus, the need to charge $49.99 for said delicacies.

I found this to be humorous. I was in the local Elephant Pharmacy http://www.elephantpharmacy.com/ in Berkeley last night just to check out the local wares. I came across this pair of flip flops and had to post it to my blog.

Sound off and let me know what you think.

Surfs Up

2008-09-12T13:43:00.000-07:00

Just thought it was a kewl shot of a surfer catching the waves. I caught him just as he was turning into the next wave.

I took this photo on Tuesday of this week from the Oceanside Pier http://www.beachcalifornia.com/oceansi1.html, in Oceanside CA. http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/

Yummy!

2008-09-12T13:13:00.000-07:00

When one is on vacation, there is an expectation of great food. When you are in an area known for it's beaches, surfing and food, there is a great thrill that comes with finding the perfect lunch or dinner spot to satisfy the pangs of hunger after a long morning of doing nothing.

I had already happened upon such a place and was full. As my husband and I were walking from this quaint little mall area to head to our resort, I happened upon a sign that made me chuckle and also made me grateful that I'd already had lunch. I found it in a deli as the special of the day.

I wondered what it would be.....tuna, chicken salad, maybe even a fish taco....the ideas were endless. I remember thinking that I'd hoped it wouldn't be egg salad....that doesn't seem like a good sell item to me. All I have to say is......Yummy, yum yum yum!

*pics from www.wikipedia.org and www.associatedcontent.com

Special of the Day Bologna Sandwich on white bread with

American cheese - for $4.99

Your thoughts? Till next time......

Vacation

2008-09-10T20:26:00.000-07:00

Since I was unable to try the yogurt, I figured I would just take a trip to the ocean instead. This is a picture taken at the hotel we are staying at in Oceanside CA. It's a neat little town full of surfing and a lot of beaches. I will post more about the trip later.

Till next time.....

be blessed

Do You Need to Relax?

2008-09-08T11:24:00.000-07:00

Has your day been hectic and crazy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Do you need to take a moment to relax and reflect on happier things? Well you don't have to go to some far off location or to the local spa for a massage......Just eat yogurt! But it will only work if it's the brand in the above photo. This was a first for me to see a milky product that can evoke a sense of euphoria.

My husband purchased it....at the time of this writing, he couldn't really say that it worked....but it's worth a try.

Till next time.....grab a nice cup of yogurt and take some time to relax.

Cheers.

Simple But True

2008-09-04T10:42:00.000-07:00

This struck me as simple yet profound. God will always make a demand on the anointing, gifting and talents He has placed inside of us. When this demand is made, there is an expectation from the Father for us to "Respond". I got a beautiful reminder of this on yesterday when I was on Myspace. With his permission I would like to share it with you:

Respond by Giacomo Knox

To what He put in you...

To what He gave you...

To what He has for you...

To where He wants you to go...

To the price He paid for you...

To His LOVE for you...

G

We are a mighty army of men and women who have the responsibility to respond to the call, gifting and purpose God has entrusted us to handle. It's simple but true.

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I want to thank Giacomo Knox the author of the poem, and a co-laborer with Christ, for allowing me to post his simple work - I want to give honor where it is due and pass on some info about his newest project called "A week with my father".

"A Week With My Father is the brainchild of Actor and Screenwriter Giacomo Knox. The show was created to bring African-American men and their estranged fathers together for a one week reunion. " (see site link above for more info).

It is a work that I believe is over due in the entertainment industry. I encourage you to take a look at and support him in anyway you can. Additional information may be found at http://www.myspace.com/aweekwithmyfather.

By the way....Giacomo has not paid or asked me to supply info about his project. He only asked for credit to be given for his poem. Be blessed.

Till next time......

Pinata

2008-09-02T21:39:00.001-07:00

I am currently in the process of working on two blog entries that are going to be a bit challenging for me. So to lighten my thoughts a little, I decided to share something playful, cute and just funny instead. I can so relate to this little fella. If you have ever had a day or days when you just felt like the world was just out to get you and you decided you need to preserve yourself, then this is definitely a video we can all relate to.

Enjoy.

Lightning Images

2008-08-27T22:31:00.000-07:00

I thought these were very beautiful. Although lighting can be very scary to me, I was really mesmerized by the incredible detail and beauty of these shots. Enjoy!

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/15-spectacular-lightning-images/

Take Lion Off of the Menu - Part 2

2008-08-26T02:51:00.000-07:00

http://www.tampabay.com/features/food/article661291.ece#

Came across this - Not sure about you, but the whole thing just seems odd. For your reading enjoyment, here's the article in full.

I not sure what to say. $48.00 for 14 oz.

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(Photo:Times staff writer Tamara El-Khoury tries a slice of elk at Spoto’s Steak Joint. Spoto’s offers unusual delicacies.)

A taste of untamed delights

By Tamara El-Khoury, Times Staff Writer

Published Friday, July 4, 2008 3:33 PM

DUNEDIN — I've sampled snails in France, pig's ear in Brazil and stuffed lamb intestines in Lebanon. But I experienced my most exotic culinary adventure last week in … Dunedin.

At Spoto's Steak Joint. A reader had called, pointing out that the restaurant's marquee advertised African lion, rattlesnake, bison, elk and boar.

Along with summer intern Jackie Alexander, I was sent to try it out. And, as it happens, I was a good choice for the assignment. As a Lebanese-American I know what it's like to eat "different'' foods. I was the kid eating a brie and pita bread sandwich or stuffed grape leaves for lunch.

I learned not to judge foods until I had tasted them. Having done just that at Spoto's, here's my verdict:

The elk was fabulous.

The kangaroo sweet.

The lion tasted a bit like ribs.

(We'll get to the rattlesnake later.)

We started with the Game Sampler for $25.95, which comes with generous helpings of kangaroo, boar and rattlesnake. But we substituted elk for the snake. The meal was served with steamed asparagus and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.

We also ordered the South African Lion Chop dish, a 14-ounce lion rib chop, char grilled for $48.

Spoto's owner and chef Jim Stewart said all his game is farm raised and USDA approved. The kangaroo is from Australia and the lion is farm raised in South Africa and processed in Colorado. The snake and boar come from Texas and the elk comes from Alaska, Canada or New Zealand.

Stewart has built a niche out of serving unusual meats. Previous menus have included ostrich, bear and python. He sends e-mails to 1,000 patrons when he serves a new type of game.

"Gosh, where else can you go and get barbecue prime ribs, steak … duck and lion or bear or whatever at any given time?" he said. "We've kind of built ourselves a little name for that, and it's caught on."

After munching on chicken liver pate, warm baguettes and salad, our dinners arrived. We were both surprised.

"It looks like regular food," Jackie said.

First, I tried the kangaroo. It was sweet and easy to chew, unlike any other meat I've tried. Then the elk, my favorite, which was so tender, Jackie commented it was better than filet mignon. The boar tasted a little heavier than roasted pork.

Finally, it was time to try the lion. The meat was less tender than the others and came with part of the bone, making it difficult to cut. The taste is difficult to describe, sort of a cross between pork chops and ribs.

Pleased with our delicious meal, Jackie and I were ready to wrap things up when photographer Joseph Garnett noted that we had not tried the rattlesnake.

No, I said.

Snakes scare me. I didn't want one near my mouth. Then Joseph used the "w" word — wimp. So I ordered a small side of snake. I asked that it please not look like snake.

"Snake, snake!" a child chanted in the background.

I made small talk to hide my nervousness, and when the dish arrived, my heart was pounding. It looked like snake. Bones poked out through the meat. Before I could panic, Stewart handed me a fork. I closed my eyes and dug in.

The meat was chewy and had a bland taste, kind of like turkey. It was dressed in a light barbecue sauce that had a little kick to it. If I hadn't psyched myself out, I might have taken another bite.

Take Lion off of the menu - Part 1

2008-08-25T23:51:00.001-07:00

Sometimes you have to consider the source. I came across the two site links below on a male geared web site (there are other questionable articles on the site) and found this to be intriguing. While in shock about the establishment in the two links below in Philly, I was not really convinced that people in the U.S. would actually partake of such appauling behavior. Plus, I was hoping to find the story else where. Boy was I wrong, hence the posting of a two-parter on the subject of lion.

I actually found out that there was a posting of a similar article, from an article from the Guardian in the UK from 2005 entitled "Zoo forced to take tiger and giraffe off menu."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2005/nov /22/conservationandendangeredspecies.internationalnews.

Don't get me wrong, this is just as outlandish as the other articles that will follow, but I figured it was overseas and about 3 years old. The postings I provided actually took place within the last 3 - 6 months in both Philly and Florida.

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Info from Philly:

http://www.asylum.com/2008/08/07/philly-restaurant-pressured-to-take-lion-off-menu/

http://www.asylum.com/2008/08/12/barroom-debate-is-it-ok-to-eat-lion-meat/?icid=flyout - the debate

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Info from Florida - article is following this link
http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/lion-meat628.html

Florida restaurant puts lion meat on the menu

Florida restaurant with Lion meat on the menu. Couretsy of Campaign Against Canned Hunting.

A restaurant in Tampa, Florida, has been offering lion meat from South Africa to its customers. It is thought that the lion originated from a ‘lion farm' in South Africa. Is this an industry which Florida restaurant goers would wish to support?

There is little doubt that the patrons of the restaurant will have little idea that by ordering lion meat they are supporting one of the most vicious and destructive industries in the world. Their money will go back along the commercial food chain until it reaches the canned lion breeder in South Africa, enriching him and encouraging his grisly trade. South Africa is the world capital of canned lion breeding and hunting; captive predators, often wild caught, are reared under cruel conditions and then shot for sport, often with bow and arrow. Packs of dogs are sometimes used to force tame, hand reared lions up trees so that bow hunters can have fun shooting arrows into their helpless victim.

Treating lions as livestock like this is cruel. Unlike cattle and sheep, which are mostly raised on the open range and have some natural contentment before they are penned, fattened and slaughtered, lions are predators and often bred in enclosures.

Predators don't usually eat predators
It is not natural, and perhaps even unhealthy, to eat the flesh of predators. There must be good reason why predators do not eat other predators. Lions do not eat other lions even if they fight and kill each other. There are very few reported incidences, if any, of big cats eating each other. There seems little research into why this is the case, but there is obviously some innate sense within big cats that they should not eat each other. Yet humans do often eat other species of predator; snakes, crocodiles, many species of fish and even dogs. Perhaps it is just our western pre-conceptions of what is right to eat and what is not, but that is irrelevant. What is relevant is the way that this lion was brought to the table, how it was kept in a farm and how it was killed.

Information provided by:

Chris Mercer
Campaign Against Canned Hunting
South Africa
http://www.cannedlion.co.za/

Response from Jimmy Stewart, chef/owner Spoto's Steak Joint II, Dunedin, Florida.

Lion meat not meant to offend
I had no idea that serving lion would offend so many people. When it was offered to me by one of my suppliers, I was curious myself about how lion would compare to other animals I have prepared for consumption. There was a limited amount available and, as it was the first time I had served it, I posted it on our board so our customers would be aware that they could try it here at Spoto's. We never intended to make it a regular selection on our menu, and all our customers who tried it seemed to be pleased with their selection.

For those who question my judgment for serving lion, I can only reply that I had confirmed that it was handled under government standards, was safe to eat, and that it was not killed illegally. I believed that any who did not want to dine on lion would simply not do so.

In fact, while we were serving lion, we had no complaints whatsoever, so we were surprised to read the letters of those who had read the article about our special offering in your newspaper.

We understand their feeling and hope that, likewise, they will understand our motivation for serving this meat that was already processed and available. We played no part in the killing or processing of the lion and only purchased it after it had been offered in the commercial marketplace.

Therefore, we apologize to any who were offended by our serving lion to our customers and ask them to respect the desire of those who ordered it to do so in our society.

We recognize that there are vegans, vegetarians, non-pork and non-beef eaters and a wide variety of other individuals who object to the eating of various types of animals. Yet, they do respect the right of others to do so, even if it should conflict with their principles. Be assured that at no time did we intend to offend anyone and that we will be more mindful in the future.

Excuse Me - Do You Know What Time it is?

2008-08-22T12:14:00.000-07:00

Oh yeah! Happy Friday!
Today's blog is dedicated to my brother, much love and respect! It's PBJ time!

In the Spirit of the Olympics....sorta......

2008-08-18T10:56:00.000-07:00

After watching so many wonderful videos online about the Olympics and the incredible feats of strength, endurance and sheer willpower of all of the Olympians no matter medal placement, I am reminded that it takes a special kind of person to do these things.

After reading my favorite blog http://vipersons.blogspot.com/ I was encouraged to seek out more info about the Olympics. After reading about super Olympian Michael Phelps on http://vipersons.blogspot.com/2008/08/he-is-doing-it-big.html, I found that my thirst for watching excellence continued to grow and I had to see more greatness. I was reminded of other greats who stood out in my mind as incredible or excellent. I was eager to see Mary Lou Retton again http://www.marylouretton.com/ and Surya Bonaly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIauMJCnvuE with her incredible illegal (now her trademark) back flip on ice.

After a couple of days, my zeal for this has died down a little. I have been bombarded with such negative news/videos and just wanted to see something positive and encouraging. I pretty much gave up looking for that and decided to log into myspace and see if I'd gotten any mail. Before I could log in, I came across this little video and was delighted that I'd watched it. Although they aren't human, they were able to do things that I can't even do upright on dry ground. Perhaps it was the musical accompaniment, or just the way it was videoed, or maybe it's just me, but I thought this to be a bit fascinating and special. Can't say I've ever seen anything quite like it.

It certainly made me smile and that's all one could hope for.

Monkeys On Ice

Is Ugly the New Pretty?

2008-08-10T12:48:00.000-07:00

In our society we equate beauty with so many things, like success, happiness, wealth and intellect. There is a company in NY that specializes in only hiring people who are average or unique looking to become models. They are all very interesting, but something in the title disturbed me.

Why is this shocking or news worthy? Why is there so little value placed on those of us who look like God intended for us to look?

According to Merriam Websters on line dictionary:

Ugly: offensive to the sight : hideous
Pretty: pleasing by delicacy or grace

Those are strong words used to describe both elements. I guess my next question would then be this: Is it possible to become bias or even jaded by what we see presented on mainstream media outlets and magazines as to what beauty really means?

If so, who then really qualifies to meet the standard of beauty set in place by said entities?

Just something I thought about. What are your thoughts.

Comic actor Bernie Mac dies

2008-08-09T12:51:00.001-07:00

Comic actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday of complications from pneumonia, according to a family member and his publicist. He was 50.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/09/obit.bernie.mac.ap/index.html

This is such shocking and sad news. My sympathy and prayers definitely go out to the Mac family, as the passing of a loved one is always very trying and difficult.

I was not prepared to see this today. It causes me to reflect on my own life. There are no guarantees in life. We take our lives for granted, and often live according to our own plans and desires. Perhaps God has a different plan. If we ask Him, He will surely tell us.

Blessings and Peace

New Kid In Town

2008-08-09T02:39:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite sites (among a bizillion - yes this is a real number, that exists) is called www.woot.com. They have a division called www.shirt.woot.com. I am amazed at the amount of creative T shirts they have each night. The shirts are new each day. Some times they are creepy and strange and other times they are just down right funny.

This is an istance where it's funny. The shirt is entitled New Kid In Town.

I wish I could tell you that this was a shameless plug for a company I work for, but I don't get paid by them, nor do I work for them. I guess I just like their stuff.

Till next time. Take care.

More to Say Already

2008-08-09T02:07:00.000-07:00

Wow. Can you believe it. I have found more to talk about already. How odd that this should occur so quickly. Actually I just read my brothers latest blog entry entitled "Renewed Vigor" (http://VIPersons) (please see link page) and I got inspired by his being inspired.

This is very funny. (well, maybe in my mind it's funny and will not convey the same way when on paper). In any case, my brother is the reason I even heard about blogging and now he's inspired to create because of me.

This just shows you that one can never be sure of the impact one persons actions or lack there of can have on the life of another. Our obedience can catapult someone into their destiny, or lack of such obedience can cause us to be the stumbling block that stops the progression of destiny in ones life. Please don't misunderstand the spirit of what I am trying to say....simply put....we cause one another to grow and be blessed, no matter how small of a part it may seem to be.

Have a great Saturday!

Wow My FIrst Blog

2008-08-08T22:19:00.001-07:00

This may sound a bit odd, but I've never blogged before. I've tried to have an occasional musing or two on my myspace page, but never seeming to quite enjoy the stuffiness of it. I also tried to do it on facebook, but friends are way too busy to respond to or ponder said musings with such hectic schedules. Once in a blue moon, I can get a good comment or two while posting to digg, but for the most part.....nothing.

I guess not many people want to hear what others have to say. Then again, maybe they do and we are more comfortable enjoying the secret worlds of others in the privacy of the office cubicle, bathrobe or even commuter train/bus.

In any case, I am excited about this venture. Finally a place to hang my thoughts to get some fresh air and creative perspective. Happy reading to all who happen across my path. And blessings to those who found me on purpose.

Till we meet again.

Devine