"The current financial crisis has startled America from a hypnotic trance of self-indulgence and irresponsibility. But as we return to American fundamentals, we may discover that our political, social and economic system -- despite all the current election-cycle hysteria -- is still by far the most resilient in the world."
~Victor Davis Hanson
"Daniel Patrick Moynihan, the late Democratic senator from New York, once set the difference between American capitalism and the older European version by observing that America was the party of liberty, whereas Europe was the party of equality."
~Fouad Ajami
"Thirty years ago, Hubert Humphrey suggested that the measure of any government was "how it treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped."
~William McGurn
10.30.2008
10.29.2008
Hot Under the Collar
I respect freedom of speech in form of civility. I respect your opinion. I respect the electoral system. I respect the office of the President.
I do not respect heckling of average citizens who question the candidates. I do not respect people who make a mockery of an election. I do not respect double standards. I do not respect the media [re: bias].
I believe that voting is a privilege - NOT a right.
I respect the Constitution......
Do you?
10.24.2008
Sorry Bob
I can't listen to Bob Seger's song, "Like a Rock" without visions of a Chevy pick-up going through my head. It drives me nuts. I had to take it off my Pandora list for that very reason. Now, don't get me wrong, I like Chevy & and like Seger but that combo when I'm not plopped infront of my TV awaiting for my show to come back on is just plain annoying.
We have a newbie in our office. She's nice. Kinda. Makes me think of an outter suburb mom type. I walked by her office today and well, that perfume sure wafts a LONG DISTANCE. I think it's a sign that you have too much on when someone like me (who has a ruined sniffer!) nearly passes out when walking by your office. Not to mention if you can still smell it when you, the Perfuminator, isn't even in the office. I don't care how 'lovely' it may smell...that is just too much.
And speaking of smelling....
I go to a pretty decent gym. What I mean by that, all the employees and clientle are for the most part curtious, clean and concientious. That was until the other day when I walked into the bathroom section of the women's locker room and smelled it. THE HORRIBLE B.O.! I had horrible flashbacks of 4th grade gym classes with sweaty classmates who had yet to learn about proper hygiene and were nicknamed "smelly" by the other kids. I felt bad those days thinking that they had inattentive parents, but geesh.....when you're a 40+ yr old woman, I think you would catch on to the fact that a little deorderant wouldn't kill yah (and perhaps save a life or two that was in your presence!!).
What else have I done today other than complain like a crazy ol bat and work ??
I shoe shopped. Are they not pretty?!
We have a newbie in our office. She's nice. Kinda. Makes me think of an outter suburb mom type. I walked by her office today and well, that perfume sure wafts a LONG DISTANCE. I think it's a sign that you have too much on when someone like me (who has a ruined sniffer!) nearly passes out when walking by your office. Not to mention if you can still smell it when you, the Perfuminator, isn't even in the office. I don't care how 'lovely' it may smell...that is just too much.
And speaking of smelling....
I go to a pretty decent gym. What I mean by that, all the employees and clientle are for the most part curtious, clean and concientious. That was until the other day when I walked into the bathroom section of the women's locker room and smelled it. THE HORRIBLE B.O.! I had horrible flashbacks of 4th grade gym classes with sweaty classmates who had yet to learn about proper hygiene and were nicknamed "smelly" by the other kids. I felt bad those days thinking that they had inattentive parents, but geesh.....when you're a 40+ yr old woman, I think you would catch on to the fact that a little deorderant wouldn't kill yah (and perhaps save a life or two that was in your presence!!).
What else have I done today other than complain like a crazy ol bat and work ??
I shoe shopped. Are they not pretty?!
10.22.2008
Yo Playa!
Tonight - GAME ONE OF THE WORLD SERIES! I wasn't excited until it hit me that I may never live again in a city that may potentially be the World Series Champs thus I will embrace my "local" team. **Also it would amuse me to see a huge party-riot happen too....not gonna lie**
I have a mad crush on a Russian in Cali. As in, mad crush on client whom I've never met but has the best voice evah. I'm pretty sure he's probably ugly and scary in real life cause that's how luck typically has it.
What am I doing right now?
Good question and here is a list:
1. Jammin to a new hip-hop fave, People Under the Stairs
2. Quotin' product for another bust in W. Africa
3. Laughing at the poli hatred on YouTube (Karl Rove almost got handcuffed in San Fran)
4. Buzzin' on the Coffee
5. The DRESS came. It's purty. Purty dang hot that is! (pic included) So yup, I'm sitting here and dreaming about twirling around in that dress. Yeah, this is when I know I'm super girly.
10.20.2008
Prayer
I typically keep this site for laughs...but I think spreading the word and need for prayer is more important:
A letter recieved this morning -
This is a request for prayer for YWAM missionaries and their churches in Orissa, India. The request came from Mable Hurst, an associate of HCJB Global. Please read and make this a matter of urgent prayer.
Dear beloved sponsors and friends of Good News India.
We have never seen anything like this. We knew that Orissa was the most resistant and hostile State in India as far as the Gospel is concerned. And we brushed off the continuous threats and harassment we faced as we went about His work. But none of our staff imagined that they would see this kind of carnage.... And it seems to be totally under the radar of the Western Media.
Let me explain. A militant Hindu priest and 4 of his attendants, who were zealously going around the villages of Orissa and 'reconverting' people back to Hinduism, were gunned down by unknown assailants in Central Orissa last weekend. Immediately the Christians were blamed. The cry rose up...'Kill the Christians!' And the horror began.... In the past 4 days, we have first hand witness to hundreds of churches being blown up or burned and many, many dozens of Christian tribals have been slaughtered. For no other reason than they bare the name of Christ.
Night and day I have been in touch with our Good News India Directors spread across 14 Dream Centers in Orissa... they are right in the middle of all this chaos. In Tihidi, just after the police came to offer protection, a group of 70 blood-thirsty militants came to kill our staff and destroy the home. They were not allowed to get in, but they did a lot of damage to our Dream Center by throwing rocks and bricks and smashing our gate, etc. They have promised to come back and 'finish the job.' Our kids and staff are locked inside and have stayed that way with doors and windows shut for the past 3 days. It has been a time of desperately calling on the Lord in prayer. More police have come to offer protection. In Kalahandi, the police and some local sympathizers got to our dream center and gave our staff and kids about 3 minutes notice to vacate. No one had time to even grab a change of clothes or any personal belonging. As they fled, the bloodthirsty mob came to kill everyone in the building. We would have had a mass funeral there, but for His grace. In Phulbani, the mob came looking for Christian homes and missions. The local Hindu people, our neighbors turned them away by saying that there were no Christians in this area. So they left. We had favor. The same thing happened in Balasore.
All our dream centers are under lock down with the kids and staff huddled inside and police outside. The fanatics are circling outside waiting for a chance to kill. Others were not so fortunate. In a nearby Catholic orphanage, the mob allowed the kids to leave and locked up a Priest and a computer teacher in the house and burned them to death. Many believers have been killed and hacked into pieces and left on the road.... even women and children. At another orphanage run by another organization, when this began, the Director and his wife jumped on their motorbike and simply fled, leaving all the children and staff behind. Every one of our GNI directors that I have spoken to said: 'We stay with our kids.... we live together or die together, but we will never abandon what God has called us to do.' More than 5000
Christian families have had their homes burned or destroyed. They have fled into the jungles and are living in great fear waiting for the authorities to bring about peace. But so far, no peace is foreseen.
This will continue for another 10 days.... supposedly the 14 day mourning period for the slain Hindu priest. Many more Christians will die and their houses destroyed. Many more churches will be smashed down. The Federal government is trying to restore order and perhaps things will calm down. We ask for your prayers. Only the Hand of God can calm this storm. None of us know the meaning of persecution. But now our kids and staff know what that means. So many of our kids coming from Hindu backgrounds are confused and totally bewildered at what is happening around them. So many of their guardians have fled into the jungles and are unable to come and get them during these trying times. Through all this, I am more determined than ever to continue with our goal: the transformation of a community by transforming its children. Orissa will be saved... that is our heart's cry. If we can take these thousands of throw-away children and help them to become disciples of Jesus, they will transform an entire region. It is a long-term goal, but it is strategic thinking in terms of the Great Commission.
What can you do? First, please uphold all this in fervent prayer. Second, pass this e-mail on to as many friends as you can. We must get the word out and increase our prayer base for this is spiritual warfare at its most basic meaning. We are literally fighting the devil in order to live for His Kingdom. The next 10 days are crucial. We pray for peace and calm to pervade across Orissa.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Please pass it on and help us to get as many people to partner with us on this cutting edge effort to fulfill His mandate: Go and make disciples of all nations....
Prayer works!
~~~~~
Please send one for them...
A letter recieved this morning -
This is a request for prayer for YWAM missionaries and their churches in Orissa, India. The request came from Mable Hurst, an associate of HCJB Global. Please read and make this a matter of urgent prayer.
Dear beloved sponsors and friends of Good News India.
We have never seen anything like this. We knew that Orissa was the most resistant and hostile State in India as far as the Gospel is concerned. And we brushed off the continuous threats and harassment we faced as we went about His work. But none of our staff imagined that they would see this kind of carnage.... And it seems to be totally under the radar of the Western Media.
Let me explain. A militant Hindu priest and 4 of his attendants, who were zealously going around the villages of Orissa and 'reconverting' people back to Hinduism, were gunned down by unknown assailants in Central Orissa last weekend. Immediately the Christians were blamed. The cry rose up...'Kill the Christians!' And the horror began.... In the past 4 days, we have first hand witness to hundreds of churches being blown up or burned and many, many dozens of Christian tribals have been slaughtered. For no other reason than they bare the name of Christ.
Night and day I have been in touch with our Good News India Directors spread across 14 Dream Centers in Orissa... they are right in the middle of all this chaos. In Tihidi, just after the police came to offer protection, a group of 70 blood-thirsty militants came to kill our staff and destroy the home. They were not allowed to get in, but they did a lot of damage to our Dream Center by throwing rocks and bricks and smashing our gate, etc. They have promised to come back and 'finish the job.' Our kids and staff are locked inside and have stayed that way with doors and windows shut for the past 3 days. It has been a time of desperately calling on the Lord in prayer. More police have come to offer protection. In Kalahandi, the police and some local sympathizers got to our dream center and gave our staff and kids about 3 minutes notice to vacate. No one had time to even grab a change of clothes or any personal belonging. As they fled, the bloodthirsty mob came to kill everyone in the building. We would have had a mass funeral there, but for His grace. In Phulbani, the mob came looking for Christian homes and missions. The local Hindu people, our neighbors turned them away by saying that there were no Christians in this area. So they left. We had favor. The same thing happened in Balasore.
All our dream centers are under lock down with the kids and staff huddled inside and police outside. The fanatics are circling outside waiting for a chance to kill. Others were not so fortunate. In a nearby Catholic orphanage, the mob allowed the kids to leave and locked up a Priest and a computer teacher in the house and burned them to death. Many believers have been killed and hacked into pieces and left on the road.... even women and children. At another orphanage run by another organization, when this began, the Director and his wife jumped on their motorbike and simply fled, leaving all the children and staff behind. Every one of our GNI directors that I have spoken to said: 'We stay with our kids.... we live together or die together, but we will never abandon what God has called us to do.' More than 5000
Christian families have had their homes burned or destroyed. They have fled into the jungles and are living in great fear waiting for the authorities to bring about peace. But so far, no peace is foreseen.
This will continue for another 10 days.... supposedly the 14 day mourning period for the slain Hindu priest. Many more Christians will die and their houses destroyed. Many more churches will be smashed down. The Federal government is trying to restore order and perhaps things will calm down. We ask for your prayers. Only the Hand of God can calm this storm. None of us know the meaning of persecution. But now our kids and staff know what that means. So many of our kids coming from Hindu backgrounds are confused and totally bewildered at what is happening around them. So many of their guardians have fled into the jungles and are unable to come and get them during these trying times. Through all this, I am more determined than ever to continue with our goal: the transformation of a community by transforming its children. Orissa will be saved... that is our heart's cry. If we can take these thousands of throw-away children and help them to become disciples of Jesus, they will transform an entire region. It is a long-term goal, but it is strategic thinking in terms of the Great Commission.
What can you do? First, please uphold all this in fervent prayer. Second, pass this e-mail on to as many friends as you can. We must get the word out and increase our prayer base for this is spiritual warfare at its most basic meaning. We are literally fighting the devil in order to live for His Kingdom. The next 10 days are crucial. We pray for peace and calm to pervade across Orissa.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Please pass it on and help us to get as many people to partner with us on this cutting edge effort to fulfill His mandate: Go and make disciples of all nations....
Prayer works!
~~~~~
Please send one for them...
10.17.2008
Really people??
Grow up people.
http://worldofwonder.net/archives/2008/Oct/13/sarah_palin_tshirt_cuntroversy.wow
Grow up.
Update:
It just keeps getting better...! Mac Hater & Dog Pooh!
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7658638&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
http://worldofwonder.net/archives/2008/Oct/13/sarah_palin_tshirt_cuntroversy.wow
Grow up.
Update:
It just keeps getting better...! Mac Hater & Dog Pooh!
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7658638&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
10.16.2008
Update.....
Dentist - not so hot. Damn. Not to mention, I have five cavities. Double damn
All offers on table for move were taken away. Ask me for deets for I care not to share no more via the internets.
Let's just say, a bit of sadness and in hellish "gotta get outta here" mood.
Flip-side: I have my Christmas DRESS!!!
All offers on table for move were taken away. Ask me for deets for I care not to share no more via the internets.
Let's just say, a bit of sadness and in hellish "gotta get outta here" mood.
Flip-side: I have my Christmas DRESS!!!
Dentist
I'm going to the dentist in t-minus 15 minutes. I'm nervous. This will be my 3rd dentist......ever. I've DATED more guys than that. So, obviously, this is gonna be hard. It's not that I'm really picky, it's more like I have really awful teeth (genetics stink) therefore I'm going for more than just a check-up. These visits actually determine when/where I need caps/crowns/root canals and so on. This is serious teeth business.
Wish me luck! Cause this is a bigger than going on a first date.
(oh and I have high standards now...last dentist was a total hottie!)
10.14.2008
Overheard
There are so many things you should never talk about in the locker room....or in public...or ever. Here is an example:
Women's Lockeroom:
Woman #1: "well she went over to his mothers house to clean and it was a mess."
Woman #2: "Why did she do that?!"
Woman #1: "I don't know, but guess what she found in the kitchen?"
Woman #2: "What?"
Woman #1: "A fetus. And I guess she freaked a little...and he told her that it wasn't his or his mom's." "Oh, maybe I shouldn't talk so loud."
The worst part was that neither one was too 'shocked' by what they were saying. I'm sorry...but you just said the word fetus - that is not a normal word in a daily conversation. Unless you're a baby doctor.
After hearing that bit of the conversation I made sure to get the heck out of there and start my workout. But luck be it, they decided to set-up shop on the machines right next to mine and continue rambling on about odd/gross subjects.
Luckily their workout was only 20 mins long. Phew.
Women's Lockeroom:
Woman #1: "well she went over to his mothers house to clean and it was a mess."
Woman #2: "Why did she do that?!"
Woman #1: "I don't know, but guess what she found in the kitchen?"
Woman #2: "What?"
Woman #1: "A fetus. And I guess she freaked a little...and he told her that it wasn't his or his mom's." "Oh, maybe I shouldn't talk so loud."
The worst part was that neither one was too 'shocked' by what they were saying. I'm sorry...but you just said the word fetus - that is not a normal word in a daily conversation. Unless you're a baby doctor.
After hearing that bit of the conversation I made sure to get the heck out of there and start my workout. But luck be it, they decided to set-up shop on the machines right next to mine and continue rambling on about odd/gross subjects.
Luckily their workout was only 20 mins long. Phew.
10.09.2008
Complex of Work
Let me say this ........
On Friday I flew PHL to MSP for a weekend of family/Gopher fun....and a Monday of interviews with an ad company. After interviews I hop on train from interview with possible future company to go to airport to fly from MSP to DCA. Get into DCA, hop on Metro to Pentagon City for the Ritz to attend BOD meeting hosted by previous employer as current employee of member company to previous employer. Spend two days rallying with DC friends and dodging questions by previous boss on future moves for current company.
Headache? Yeah - I've got one.
What's on the table:
I have 2 companies interested (and interviewed), current company offered to move me & another company wanting to interview me but I not wanting to interview with them.
Not sure what's going to happen, but I should soon cause my car registration is due and I'm just that cheap.
Today at work and server is down. Product delayed to Chile. Barely breaking even on China shipment. Ship delayed to Guyana. Jealous?
On Friday I flew PHL to MSP for a weekend of family/Gopher fun....and a Monday of interviews with an ad company. After interviews I hop on train from interview with possible future company to go to airport to fly from MSP to DCA. Get into DCA, hop on Metro to Pentagon City for the Ritz to attend BOD meeting hosted by previous employer as current employee of member company to previous employer. Spend two days rallying with DC friends and dodging questions by previous boss on future moves for current company.
Headache? Yeah - I've got one.
What's on the table:
I have 2 companies interested (and interviewed), current company offered to move me & another company wanting to interview me but I not wanting to interview with them.
Not sure what's going to happen, but I should soon cause my car registration is due and I'm just that cheap.
Today at work and server is down. Product delayed to Chile. Barely breaking even on China shipment. Ship delayed to Guyana. Jealous?
10.01.2008
Want to learn
Want to learn who are your real friends???
Move away.
You learn quickly who are people that you value and value your friendship back.
Move away.
You learn quickly who are people that you value and value your friendship back.
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