I got the HBO package when I got my new TV. They do have great documentaries but the repetative movies bore me sometimes. Then again I will often watch a movie on HBO that I would never have rented. Watching War of the Worlds made me happy because it was a crappy ass movie and I would have been pissed to have paid for a ticket or a rental! But last night I watched Kingdom of Heaven. It is a bloody detail of the Crusades at a time when the King of Jerusalem actually was sustaining peace there, with Christiaity and Muslim living side by side. It shows the deep seated and long lived need for the west to dominate that part of the world. From the beginning it has been the Christians who have been heavily into aggression, who have been unable to allow others to believe, to have their share. Orlando Bloom's character eventually surrenders Jerusalem to the Saracens for safe passage of those who wish to leave there. The King of England tries to enlist him in further Crusades but he has learned from his father, the Saracens and the other muslims he met there that the Kingdom of God is not Jerusalem, it is your own life and your house. It is in the creation of life and the respect of life.
I cannot believe that "GOD" wants all this bloodshed, if he does than I guess I am destined for hell because I cannot give my soul to a being that would want that for his "children". What is most likely is that man has bastardized the story of Christ and Mohammed over the years for their own gain and to justify the horror they have inflicted on others.
Today Bush and other US politicians rage "terrorism, save your country, patriotism". Since when is it patriotic to invade a country half-way around the world? If we stayed out of their business, I do believe they would stay out of ours. Canada doesn't get bothered....Switzerland? Netherlands get many terrorists?? There will always be certain conflicts in the world, but I am neither happy nor proud to be an American. I think I should be checking out what would be necessary to carry my nursing license into Canada...maybe Australia.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Soon
I am starting to feel the increased excitement of my pending trip. This coming week will mark the 2 month wait. When I first purchased my tickets so long ago it seemed like forever but now it is like...I need to get some other pillows and extra bedding...there will be alot of folks sleeping here. I need to start thinking about cleaning up some areas that are less than stellar. Parties are one thing, overnight guest are something else all together. I need to leave instructions for the TV and VCR. I need to figure out...what can I really fit into that backpack.
Jeannel asked me about the one big question....what happens IF "it " happens while I am gone!?! I told her the number for the funeral home is on the Mabel Info Sheet. Call for pick-up, and no, I would not come back for any reason! Heartless bitch that I am! Life is for the living, remember the dead best by living your life in the best way possible!
Jeannel asked me about the one big question....what happens IF "it " happens while I am gone!?! I told her the number for the funeral home is on the Mabel Info Sheet. Call for pick-up, and no, I would not come back for any reason! Heartless bitch that I am! Life is for the living, remember the dead best by living your life in the best way possible!
Saturday, July 29, 2006
It Runs in the Family
So my dear daughter posted her tomato fiasco the other day and just so she would not feel too bad I made a syrup fiasco. Henry's had great sales on fruits so that is a delightful blueberry/peach pie in the back. I was making the syrup for a fruit salad...coconut rum, orange liqour and Splenda.....Oops...new batch on the stove. GOT TO GO!!
Monday, July 24, 2006
What is a geek?
When I went to school in the dark ages there were the popular kids, the geeks/nerds, the dopers and such. We are such a technological society these days that if you do not possess some computer skills you may not get the job you want, you pay more for airline tickets, you can't sell Aunt May's ugly old Divan. So are geeks cool today??
Is being techno savvie enough to be termed a geek?? I don't think so. Today it is necessary to have computer skills so the folks tapping away at the coffee shop are no different than the kids with diaries and connections in the past. Today the geeks are talking physics and space travel, alternative fuels, space/time continuum....... The pocket protector has been replaced with PDA, Blackberries and mobile phones that keep you connected to everything. They have super gigabyte memories, special language skills.
I may be able to search, buy my airline tickets to Italy and have fun on PriusChat.com but I fear that I will never be a geek. I would take the geek over the millionaire though....duh the geek probably has more $$ than the millionaire!
Is being techno savvie enough to be termed a geek?? I don't think so. Today it is necessary to have computer skills so the folks tapping away at the coffee shop are no different than the kids with diaries and connections in the past. Today the geeks are talking physics and space travel, alternative fuels, space/time continuum....... The pocket protector has been replaced with PDA, Blackberries and mobile phones that keep you connected to everything. They have super gigabyte memories, special language skills.
I may be able to search, buy my airline tickets to Italy and have fun on PriusChat.com but I fear that I will never be a geek. I would take the geek over the millionaire though....duh the geek probably has more $$ than the millionaire!
Sunday, July 23, 2006
I'm melting......
That was Saturday. It was listed as 109 here in La Mesa. When my poor little car was in the sun the temp registered 113. The Patio 116. You could barely walk, the AC struggled. The cement floor beckoned. It is cool and smooth, the heat rises far above and even a slight breeze feels 15 degrees cooler down here.
Today was a cool 96. You would think we would be happier, right?? See yesterday's humidity stayed under 20, not so today. Hovering near 50% it made the 96 feel more oppressive than the drier heat of yesterday. Water is a wonderful thing...at night I sweat less so my body lets go of the extra fluid. That means that even if I weren't hot, I still would not sleep much cause I got to pee every 2 hours!!!
Today was a cool 96. You would think we would be happier, right?? See yesterday's humidity stayed under 20, not so today. Hovering near 50% it made the 96 feel more oppressive than the drier heat of yesterday. Water is a wonderful thing...at night I sweat less so my body lets go of the extra fluid. That means that even if I weren't hot, I still would not sleep much cause I got to pee every 2 hours!!!
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Oh yeah!
Oh yeah! Friends and Sushi...what could be better? Maybe a couple more people in the party?
I strongly feel that Sushi does have healing powers. I always feel so good after I have some great raw Ahi, I am one of those folks who also love Albacore as well....I will eat salmon though I like other ones better. Even raw scallops that top a Stuffed Tomato (no tomato present). Maybe it's the rice too but I would have to say that I love Sushi and would have to consider availability of good Sushi when choosing a place to live.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
World Cup Futbol
Watching World Cup this year has been so much fun. To begin with I actually have a vested interest in a country that is still in the mele, Italy. It is currently the foster country of my daughter and her husband. I am very into Italy winning, very, very much so.
Futbol is intense and you must be an extremely good athlete in order to excel here. It is never boring. There exists a sportmanship and commraderie between teams that is not seen in American sports. When these teams lose those men are crying real tears and unafraid to do so. When they win they hug and kiss each other with genuine affection. Teams exchange jerseys at the end of the game, momentos of a game well played. It is about pride in country and self. These men will be heroes. It's nice to have good heroes. America has not caught on to Futbol. Hopefully Futbol can avoid Americanization and stay fresh.
Futbol is intense and you must be an extremely good athlete in order to excel here. It is never boring. There exists a sportmanship and commraderie between teams that is not seen in American sports. When these teams lose those men are crying real tears and unafraid to do so. When they win they hug and kiss each other with genuine affection. Teams exchange jerseys at the end of the game, momentos of a game well played. It is about pride in country and self. These men will be heroes. It's nice to have good heroes. America has not caught on to Futbol. Hopefully Futbol can avoid Americanization and stay fresh.
Monday, July 03, 2006
Fruit and Summer
Year to year you can sometimes forget what really thrills you about seasonal change. Spring is always the flowers, fall/winter is the advent of rain (though that cannot be depended upon). But summer.....summer is the food! Living in California we have access to really good fruit and veggies most of the year but during the summer something special happens......
During the summer your neighbor has fresh oranges, strawberries or, as today's morning walk proved....fresh blackberies! I was still picking them as Marcia went in to shower for work leaving me with her dog and mine. Stanley does not eat the blackberries but Sammie loves her fruit and was eating the ones trailing on the ground. Although I ate a few as I picked, I also came home with 3-4 cups! I still had left over fruit from the Berry Delicious Cake so a breakfast smoothie was in order...Blueberries, Strawberries, Frozen Banana, Blackberries and a splash of Orange Juice!! Heaven! I feel so energized! Berries are my favorite fruit group, I never want to eat a ton of bananas but a little is good. Mangos are delicious but messy. Never got into peach/nectarine/apricot but I will eat pineapple till my mouth is sore.
For veggies any type of tomato (yeah I know--technically a fruit) or potato is tops! And onions...I just don't understand people who don't like onions. A few "don't go there" veggies are peas, brussel sprouts, badly cooked or canned spinach, sauerkraut (fresh cabbage is so good and good for you but some one had to go and ruin it) I have 2 tomato plants that appear to be working their little selves into a frenzy. I really need to plant snap peas again. When we were on Cherokee I had some and would go out in the morning and just eat the right off the bush. Although I don't want to "garden" per se, I do like having a couple of things out there to pick fresh...and last year my tomatoes were yummy!
During the summer your neighbor has fresh oranges, strawberries or, as today's morning walk proved....fresh blackberies! I was still picking them as Marcia went in to shower for work leaving me with her dog and mine. Stanley does not eat the blackberries but Sammie loves her fruit and was eating the ones trailing on the ground. Although I ate a few as I picked, I also came home with 3-4 cups! I still had left over fruit from the Berry Delicious Cake so a breakfast smoothie was in order...Blueberries, Strawberries, Frozen Banana, Blackberries and a splash of Orange Juice!! Heaven! I feel so energized! Berries are my favorite fruit group, I never want to eat a ton of bananas but a little is good. Mangos are delicious but messy. Never got into peach/nectarine/apricot but I will eat pineapple till my mouth is sore.
For veggies any type of tomato (yeah I know--technically a fruit) or potato is tops! And onions...I just don't understand people who don't like onions. A few "don't go there" veggies are peas, brussel sprouts, badly cooked or canned spinach, sauerkraut (fresh cabbage is so good and good for you but some one had to go and ruin it) I have 2 tomato plants that appear to be working their little selves into a frenzy. I really need to plant snap peas again. When we were on Cherokee I had some and would go out in the morning and just eat the right off the bush. Although I don't want to "garden" per se, I do like having a couple of things out there to pick fresh...and last year my tomatoes were yummy!
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Hoping....
I ordered a new W/C this evening. It is definitely one for me more than for mom. The large wheels can be removed and the weight of the w/c becomes 19#!! I might not even need to fold the seat down in the car. But what if it comes and she doesn't like it. It is not any different measurement-wise than the one she has now but if it doesn't hold up well, if it "cuts" her somewhere...it will be my fault. Well there is always hope.
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