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Fixate on Jesus

Perseveration. It’s a brain condition that causes people to get stuck in a particular pattern of behavior. Perseveration (per-SEV-er-a-tion) is what led a German pilot named Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary World War I ace better known as The Red Baron, to pursue a British pilot far beyond the limits of safe flying and prudent dogfighting. On April 21, 1918, he flew his red Fokker triplane straight into enemy airspace, allowing aircraft and ground fire to shred his plane to ribbons and kill him with a bullet to the chest.

He had target fixation and a mental rigidity. The Red Baron flew into a shooting gallery, violating all kinds of rules of flying — rules from the manual that he himself wrote.

Perseveration is a brain dysfunction that causes people to persist in a task — to carry on in a completely illogical way, even when the chosen strategy is doomed and could lead to death. The Red Baron wasn’t born with this condition — in fact, for most of his career he was a careful fighter who achieved 80 kills, more than any other World War I pilot. But he suffered a traumatic brain injury in a dogfight nine months before his death, and researchers now believe that this caused his dysfunction to develop.

Perseveration can be a problem for us as well, even without the dogfights — or cat-fights. Fatal fixations can pop up in our work, our parenting, our friendships and our faith lives, causing us to pursue strategies that are doomed and even disastrous.

Think of fathers who work like slaves to provide for their families, only to put in such long and exhausting hours that they end up with little of themselves to give to their family members. It’s a fatal fixation.

Or women who put tremendous time and energy into their children’s activities, only to become so immersed in kid-stuff that they fail to be good adult role models.

Or friends who talk endlessly about themselves and others — analyzing, criticizing and ultimately destroying the very friendships that are the subject of their conversations.

Or Christians who put such effort into being righteous that they end up being self-righteous — and alienating the very people who need to hear the gospel. Nothing’s a bigger turn-off than self-righteous folks who, in the words of Oscar Wilde, air their clean laundry in public.

A man was driving on a winding road, when he saw a “Road Closed” sign up ahead. Not seeing any construction taking place, he ignored the sign and drove on. He discovered the construction around the next bend and had to turn around and go back to follow the detour. As he approached the blockade, he saw on the back of the “Road Closed” sign, in hand-scrawled letters, a message: “Told you so!”

These are all examples of perseveration — patterns of behavior that are doomed and dangerous, but so easy to get stuck in.

What can we do to avoid these fatal fixations?

In his letter to the Romans, the apostle Paul is determined to show us how to move from death to new life. He is aware that many of us are still stuck in doomed and dangerous patterns, and he wants us to break free of anything that can hurt or destroy us. So he begins with the question, “How can we who died to sin go on living in it?” (Romans 6:2).

It’s a good question.

Problem is, we still mess up. We plow ahead with our fatal fixations, traveling in dangerous directions that lead to serious problems. Men who focus on work instead of family can fall easily into adultery. Women who obsess over their children can lose their sense of identity and purpose. Friends can destroy themselves and others with gossip, and Christians can poison the good news of the gospel with self-righteous attitudes.

So much for “newness of life.”

Paul is enough of a realist to see that we are not completely free of sin. If we have been united with Christ in a death like his, he says, “we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his” (6:5). Paul is still looking to the future, knowing that the full glory of new life is not a present reality — it still lies off in the distance, like a beautiful oasis on the horizon. We’re on the road to the resurrection, for sure, but we haven’t quite reached the point where we can put the car in park and relax, knowing that we’ve finally arrived.

The good news for us today is that we’re moving in the right direction. In fact, we’ve already crossed the border, and have left the old world behind us.

New Testament scholar and Church of England Bishop N.T. Wright points out that Paul’s question “Should we continue in sin?” is best understood as being similar to the question “Should we remain in France?” Now don’t misunderstand — he’s not frying the French here. He’s simply saying that if we don’t want to remain in France, then we don’t have to speak French anymore. And if we don’t want to continue to screw up, then we aren’t forced to sin anymore.

Let’s say your grandmother, for example, is an ex-pat from France and she’s learned to speak English. Will she live her life never again lapsing into French? Not likely.

But she’s been freed from the need to speak French. She doesn’t live in France. She keeps herself in the company of people who eschew French and speak English. She doesn’t go to naughty French-speaking places, she doesn’t read French magazines, she scrupulously avoids anything that may hurt her English. She considers herself a new person, with a new identity and a new country. She wants to speak English.

But, yes, she’ll lapse into French every once in a while. And we forgive her.

The point is this: Christ has evacuated us from the old world, so we are no longer “enslaved to sin” (6:6). It’s as though we’ve been airlifted out of France, so now we don’t have to begin every day with “Bonjour.” Because of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are free to speak a new language and enjoy a whole new quality of life. We have been freed from our fatal fixations and our sinful orientations, and we can now walk in newness of life.

Fathers: this means that you don’t have to be a slave to the office. Come home at night. Listen to your wife. Play with your kids. Focus on your family. At the end of the day, your children won’t know how much money you made. But they’ll know how much attention you gave them.

And mothers, you don’t have to be a slave to your kids. Develop your talents. Do meaningful work. Deepen your adult relationships. What your children need most is a healthy, happy mother — one who can be a good role model to them.

You friends out there, you don’t have to focus on your social group any more. There’s no reason to waste so much time on gossip. Look outward, into the community, and put some energy into serving the world around you, instead of always talking about the people around you.

And Christians. The key to righteousness is being in a right relationship with Jesus Christ, the one who died so that we might live. Since Jesus has removed us from our old life, and started us down the road to resurrection life, then the only response we can make is one of thanks and praise. There’s no room for self-righteousness or judgmental attitudes.

There’s only thanks — thanks to Jesus for making us “alive to God” (v. 11). Jesus has given us this amazing gift of resurrection life, and he asks us simply to trust in him. Instead of self-righteousness, let’s show the world some Christ-righteousness. Instead of a judgmental attitude, let’s exhibit some Christian gratitude. Instead of condemning others, let’s lead them in a new direction.

It’s clear that The Red Baron flew into a shooting gallery and was blown apart because he couldn’t see anything but his target. He had a fatal fixation, one that prevented him from saving his own life by simply turning around.

Sometimes that’s all it takes: a willingness to change direction. Make a U-turn. Or, as the Bible says: Repent.

We can save our own lives, and the lives of others, by turning around. The power of sinful perseveration has been broken by Jesus, and he invites us to join him on resurrection ground, on that place where sin and death have been replaced by grace and new life.

No need to fixate on anything else.


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Daily Prayer At Saint Laika’s

Lord, kindle in us the fire of your love; help our weakness, that, strengthened in you and by you, we may take heed by good works to make our calling sure. Whatsoever our hand finds to do, may we straightway do it, with the desire to please you only, and you then become our exceeding great reward. Amen.

Arise, O God, maintain your own cause.

O God, why have you utterly disowned us?
Why does your anger burn
against the sheep of your pasture?
How long, O God, will the adversary scoff?
Shall the enemy blaspheme your name for ever?
Why have you withheld your hand
and hidden your right hand in your bosom?

Yet God is my king from of old,
who did deeds of salvation in the midst of the earth.

It was you that divided the sea by your might;
you cleft the rock for fountain and flood;
you dried up ever-flowing rivers.
Yours is the day, yours also the night;
you established the moon and the sun.
You set all the bounds of the earth;
you fashioned both summer and winter.

Remember now, Lord, how the enemy scoffed,
how a foolish people despised your name.
Do not give to wild beasts the soul of your turtle dove;
forget not the lives of your poor for ever.
Look upon your creation,
for the earth is full of darkness,
full of the haunts of violence.
Let not the oppressed turn away ashamed,
but let the poor and needy praise your name.

Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and shall be for ever. Amen.

Arise, O God, maintain your own cause.

Redeeming God,
renew your broken people
with your Holy Spirit,
that they may walk your narrow way,
and greet your coming dawn
in Jesus Christ our lord. Amen.

MEDITATION by Tim Madsen

On this day in 1649, the colony of Maryland passed a toleration act which made it legal for any Trinitarian religious group to worship in Maryland without prejudice. If you were Jewish, or Unitarian, too bad. This was not total religious liberty, but rather one slow, small, first step toward it.

It is hard for people in today’s society to even imagine how intolerant people were in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries toward the practice of alternative forms of faith. In England, the Church of England became the established church to the exclusion of everyone else. Roman Catholics in England, were entirely suppressed, and to practice the Roman Catholic faith could lead to arrest, imprisonment, even death. So-called “priest-holes” were established in the homes of the gentry, where renegade Roman Catholic priests could hide from authorities, whilst travelling around celebrating mass. The Maryland Colony itself was founded as a refuge for English Roman Catholics who chose to leave England for the sake of practicing their faith freely in America.

On the continent of Europe during the same time, it was one battle after another, all over religious intolerance. The Thirty Years War, from 1618 to 1648 decimated Europe. The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 tried to hammer out which parts of Europe were to remain Roman Catholic and which parts would be Lutheran, Reformed, Calvinist. It was open season on non-Trinitarians. They were fair game for everyone. They found some small refuge in Poland, where they clung to their own faith.

In most places as the seventeenth century dawned, religious truth was publicly held truth. So obviously there could be only one true faith, and the rest imposters or heretics,. If you were one of the various Protestant faiths, Rome became the Whore of Babylon. If you were a Roman Catholic, those Protestants were the Spawn of Satan.

By the middle of the seventeenth century a weary world recognised that something had to give, and what gave was the notion of religion as public truth. As the century progressed religion came to be seen as a private opinion. When religion was privately held, people could afford to be tolerant in allowing divergent worship practices, so long as no one was compelled to worship in a way that offended his or her own conscience. The tiny colony of Maryland took a slow, small step toward toleration on this day in 1649. Other small steps were added over time.

Scripture. In the eighteenth chapter of John’s gospel, at verses thirty-seven to thirty-eight, we hear this famous exchange:

"Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’

"Pilate asked him, ‘What is truth?’"

We pray...

... for peace in the world.

... that all may be tolerant of the peaceful, religious beliefs of others.

... for an end to the religious extremism that is causing so much pain, death and oppression in our world today.

... for the policeman shot dead and for those who were injured when an Islamist gunman opened fire on a bus on the Champs Elysees in Paris, yesterday evening.

... for an end to capital punishment for God commands us not to kill.

... for those who have died and for those who mourn their passing.

... for those who are unwell and for those caring for them.

... for those, both close to us and far off, who we hold in our personal prayers.

... for ourselves.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

From "The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians":

And let the presbyters be compassionate and merciful to all, bringing back those that wander, visiting all the sick, and not neglecting the widow, the orphan, or the poor, but always “providing for that which is becoming in the sight of God and man;” abstaining from all wrath and unjust judgment; keeping far off from all covetousness, not quickly crediting an evil report against any one, not severe in judgment, as knowing that we are all under a debt of sin.

If then we entreat the Lord to forgive us, we ought also ourselves to forgive; for we are before the eyes of our Lord and God, and “we must all appear at the judgment-seat of Christ, and must every one give an account of himself.”

Let us then serve him in fear, and with all reverence, even as he himself has commanded us, and as the apostles who preached the gospel unto us, and the prophets who proclaimed beforehand the coming of the Lord have alike taught us.

Let us be zealous in the pursuit of that which is good, keeping ourselves from causes of offence, from false brethren, and from those who in hypocrisy bear the name of the Lord, and draw away vain men into error.

Almighty God, we come before you as sinners who share the guilt of all those who, throughout time and today, slay their fellow human beings in the name of Christ. Forgive us and change us by your love, that your word of hope may be heard clearly throughout the world; through Jesus Christ, our saviour and lord. Amen. Amen.

May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

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Saint Leo University's Bachelors in Biology Students Tackle Questions from the World of Science

January 26, 2012

Two events at Saint Leo University's traditional liberal arts campus recently challenged science students, including those pursuing their bachelors in biology, to think both creatively and rationally. The students competed to solve intricate questions involved in model bridge design, and explored pressing ecological problems and potential solutions through a Focus the Nation academic program.

A number of bachelors in biology students made presentations during the Focus the Nation event held at Saint Leo. Focus the Nation began in 2008 at colleges across the country, and was designed to bring public awareness to environmental issues in community- or student-led forums.

Saint Leo has since added other programming elements to incorporate social justice themes into its Focus the Nation observance, but ecological topics continue as a central theme through the mentorship of Dr. Chris Miller, who teaches environmental science. This year, students pursuing their degree in biology worked individually or in groups on presentations ranging from the effects of the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill to the best ideas for alternative energy sources and ecologically sound boating practices. Their reports and research posters were presented to fellow students, faculty and staff.

The model bridge design event, the first of its kind at Saint Leo, was an adaptation of a lighthearted, but widely used assignment. Physics and engineering students break into teams to see which group can produce the best—meaning the most durable—model bridge, made from 100 lightweight wooden sticks and white glue. All the bridges are meant to be destroyed. The structures eventually succumb to the weight of a bucket that is filled to varying levels with sand or pebbles while suspended from the middle of the bridge. The bridge that can hold the most weight––before it snaps, crackles and collapses in front of an audience––wins. Aesthetic appeal, as judged by the audience, counted for separate recognition.

The contest, explains Dr. Shawn Weatherford, assistant professor of physics at Saint Leo, “brings physics out of the textbook and into the real world. Students learn that physics is more than a series of equations, that physics principles can be used to build cool bridges that are more than the sum of their parts. Applying physics to the real world makes physics fun and exciting.”

Students alternately watched in suspense, then gasped, and then cheered, as Dr. Weatherford and fellow faculty member Dr. Leo Ondrovic worked with student assistants to test the endurance of 14 fragile-looking creations, each measuring about 500 millimeters (20 inches) long. Some entries broke quickly, but others held up for surprisingly long intervals of continued stress before the inevitable snap. The winning assembly had been named “Modest Bridge” by its three inventors, Jill Browne, Lou Cafiero and Alex Stewart.

About Saint Leo University

Saint Leo ranks as one of the top universities in the South, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” list. Saint Leo’s traditional liberal arts campus, located 30 miles north of Tampa, educates more than 1,900 students. Total enrollment across its campus, regional education centers, and online programs exceeds 15,000. Among the oldest Catholic universities in Florida, Saint Leo is one of the nation's 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military, and is a nationally recognized leader in online education.


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Friday, May 12, 2017

Home Grown Blog Hop

Welcome to the
Home Grown Blog Hop
Spring is here! And the weather is perfect for planting
those new flower beds and gardens.
Join us as we celebrate Spring with our
Home Grown Creations featuring the blooms of spring!
You should have arrived from Christi-
If you just happened upon this spectacular hop, Connie Can Crop is the first stop in this hop.
This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday to finish hopping and leaving your comments for all of these amazing crafters.
We have an awesome sponsor for this month!
One lucky winner will win a surprise goodie from Connie's Crafty Cart.
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What do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.
You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday 5/17/17
at Connie Can Crop.
Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

Now on to my project:
I made a 12 x 12 layout of my mom's flowers using Colorbok Signature Paper Homespun 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper Pad. The title doily is a recent RAK from a swap from a group on Facebook I recently joined. I used Pentel Outline Marker to write the title- Do You See What I See? I have a close-up of what I'm referring to in the last picture. All of the photo mats are from Colorbok 6 x 6 in Light Bright Designer Paper as is the Cuttlebug ProvoCraft Vintage die cut to the right of the pink butterfly. The top left picture is a cluster of Amaryllis. The top right picture is of Purple Iris and Roses. The bottom picture is more Roses.
Close-up of the title and the name of the flowers.

Now for the last picture I wrote under it- Do you see the turtle? It's not homegrown in the flower garden, but I couldn't resist not getting a picture of it. The plant to the right of the turtle is Turkish Turbine. We usually have turtles laying eggs in the yard around this time of year, but this turtle is too small to lay eggs. That's what I thought the turtle was doing.

That's all I have for you. Thanks for stopping by!

UP next is Shannon H- and I'm sure she has something to awesome to share.

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Miranda said...

Love your LO!!!!

Crazy About Cards!! said...

Your layout is so beautiful! I love flowers, butterflies and the colors you used on your layout.

Sunflower Holli said...

I love your layout!

Katydid Cards said...

Gardens are such beautiful places, aren't they? And a perfect memory to capture as the garden changes from year to year. Love the layout and I know your Mom will appreciate it! As always, it is a pleasure hopping with you and seeing what you create each month.

Crafty Girl said...

Awesome LO..... keep up the good work

Camille Short said...

I love the CAS look. Bloggie Love

Veronica Tovar said...

Cool layout. I love the flowers from your garden too. TFS and for being one of hopping gals. Good luc

Christi Steinbeck said...

What a fun layout of all the pretties! Love it!

Golden Goddess Designs said...

Very nice layout!

k. smith said...

Such a pretty layout and the design perfectly showcases the beauty of the gardens flowers. It must be cool and weird at the same time to find turtles just hanging around you garden. I think it awesome that you included that story in your layout description.

Cathie w said...

pretty layout

sue k said...

Lovely layout!!

Connie Wallenbrock said...

Such a pretty layout. Love the title and the cute little turtle too! Thanks for joining us!!

Marji Franklin said...

Beautiful! I love turtles.

Shannon H Designs said...

Super cute

Jennifer Earley said...

Pretty LO and garden! Love that you got the photo of the turtle! Great pictures!

smyiow said...

Adorable layout, love the colors you used!

Nicole Robinson said...

Such a wonderful layout! BL

Barb Prendergast said...

I love the pretty, soft colors in your layout. BL

Angela Corcoran said...

Very pretty layout! the colors are wonderful, so calming!

Denise Donald said...

Sweet layout and your Mom's garden looks lovely. Sounds like a great swap group that you joined and the embellishment worked great on that layout. BL


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Sunday, December 21, 2014

The Theory of Everything - physics and chemistry

movie review

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking may have a theory on everything, except love

Stephen Hawking’s life has been nothing short of remarkable. Not only has the world-renowned physicist achieved a plethora of accomplishments and distinctions in his illustrious career, but he has done so by defying all expectations while traversing a path that has been profoundly inspirational. It is primarily this latter aspect of his story that is captured in The Theory of Everything, the biographical drama about the trials and triumphs of the cosmologist’s life.

The narrative spins around Hawking’s relationship with his first wife, Jane Wilde, whose book Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen inspired the movie.

It is the early 1960s, and Stephen Hawking (portrayed brilliantly by Eddie Redmayne) is still a graduate student at the University of Cambridge, where he meets literature student Jane (Felicity Jones). She is a devout believer while he is an outspoken atheist; yet they fall for each other. But then life throws a spanner in the works — at the age of 21, Hawking is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative motor neuron disease. The prognosis? An average life expectancy of two years.

Life practically hands him a death sentence but with Jane’s unflinching support, he defies all odds. They marry and have three kids while he continues coming up with groundbreaking scientific theories while searching for “one simple, elegant equation to explain everything”. It’s a beautiful love story, complicated by reality. The agony of the situation is matched by the strength of the human spirit, but even that can’t prevent the union’s ultimate dissolution.

As with many biopics, some of the wrinkles have been ironed and rough edges smoothed out. Every character is displayed under a positive light, stripping the story of some of its more prickly aspects. And the film is by no means comprehensive; those who are looking for an exploration of Stephen Hawking’s scientific work are bound to be disappointed by The Theory of Everything’s focus on his personal life. Still, the theoretical discourse that is presented in the film is finely weaved into the narrative, and director James Marsh occasionally employs some stellar, artistic shots and sequences that beautifully supplement its protagonist’s ideas.

The main highlight of the movie, though, is Eddie Redmayne’s wonderful performance in this very challenging part. His transformation into Hawking is remarkable, and he embodies the character’s charm brilliantly while conveying the emotional depth of the role. Felicity Jones is also terrific as Jane and carries her part radiantly.

Filled with love, sadness, wit and wisdom and propelled by Redmayne’s standout, award-worthy performance, The Theory of Everything succeeds in relaying an extraordinary story that emotionally resonates with viewers. Its overall approach may be conventional and both the journey and the science may have been simplified, but the film on the whole is impressively made and very affecting.

Rating: 4 out of  5

- By Sameen Amer

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A hearty welcome to SanDee&amelie's challenge blog!

We are so glad that you stopped by our little steampunk corner!
Whether you are a dedicated tag or card maker, art journaler or mixed media lover - this might be the right place for you!
For more information about the rules and the little "steampunk/industrial twist" we ask of you, please check the "about" stuff and then simply jump in and create!

If you are new to steampunk and not sure if this is "your thing", maybe take a look at our winners gallery on pinterest (use the linking button on our side bar). You will find that we're mainly a mixed media challenge blog with a little twist towards steampunk, industrial and/or vintage. So why not give it a try?

We are looking forward to seeing your fab projects entered to one of our challenges soon!

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

Extra Steam Power - Kerstin's "Magic Powerworld"

Servus and welcome to another ESP share today!
And this one is a special pleasure for me to announce as it is not only about the project but also my friend Kerstin's being published in the "Just Steampunk" magazine! Now isn't that just awesome, fantastic and soooo deserved?!!
I always find the detail and story-telling quality of Kerstin's projects utterly enchanting and amazing! Each time looking at her steampunk (and other art journal or scrapbook) projects feels like opening up a new page to a new story!
Only few artists have this talent to tell stories with their makes and create drama or magic like Kerstin does so beautifully...so I hope you will take some time to take a close look at her beautiful pages...and leave our place inspired and ready to enjoy some steampunk crafting over the weekend!
Claudia xxx
 today a picture inspiration to my favourite theme
- Magic Steampunk -
it's an Art Journal spread
in mixed media style
and yes :-) it was published in Just Steampunk!!
I'm so happy, proud and thankful!!

Inventive genius and adventurous romance are
what makes Steampunk so very special and exciting to me.

Create your own world

if you have any questions how I do this , then please ask me!
more detail photos on my blog
 Be inspired by this paradox and magical world too!
More ideas and inspirations you can also see

 SASPC Open Studio Facebook Group

Happy weekend!

Also make sure you check out our actual challenge and the prize pack that can be won! There is still time until the end of the month to enter a project!

Hugs and happy crafting,

Friday, January 15, 2016

Our January Challenge - Part Two

Servus and welcome back to part two of our January challenge which is - as will be all our challenges from now on - an

"Anything Goes - Steampunk/Industrial"

With the start of the new year we have decided to not narrow down your steampunk and industrial creativity by any themes so you can enter our challenges more easily and just "follow your where your steampunk mixed media hearts go".

We also have said our huge THANKS and farewells to all of our fab 2015 sponsors and welcomed our new and only sponsor from now on: DecoArt Media! Yay! They generously offered that I put together a small "Steampunk Starter Pack" (as I call it) to give away each month to one randomly drawn winner (chosen among all proper entries). Now isn't that great news?! Welcome and thank you so much, DecoArt, for being with us! This really means a lot to me and my team!

And this is the prize bundle I have chosen - most of the products are my personal go-to media from their range and I love to create highly textural and colourful industrial and steampunk projects with them! I hope you will love them too!

And now to the makes of team B, who have not only followed their steampunk hearts but also are showcasing some of DecoArt's products so you can learn a bit more about them (by visiting their blogs). Get to their blogs by clicking their names (and don't forget to pay them back for their efforts with a short comment - I am sure this will make them very happy ;)

I am showcasing many DecoArt Media products but the real kicker is an Andy Skinner technique. Not only does DecoArt have awesome products, but they give you a tutorial about using the products as well. More info about this tutorial can be found on my blog. Carpe Diem!

Happy New year to everyone hope you had a good Christmas
and are ready to play along with us and have the chance to
win our Amazing Deco Art goodie's.
This was made using the Deco art Media line acrylics and
mediums/pastes & Tando products.

You can see a short step by step on my blog where you can see how
I have used Deco Art Media to create all these different effects.

Cheers Dee X

 My new doorhanger - Danger of creative explosion - with interchangeable tags
and fabulous products from our new sponsor

more details and a short tutorial you can find on my blog :-)

I am showcasing some of my favourite go-to mediums from DecoArt's wonderful and wide range of mixed media with this "urban fairy" steampunk panel.

Check by my blog and the blogs of my teamies to learn more about all the media used and the how-to!

If you haven't checked out the projects of team A, I highly recommend you do by clicking HERE

Our challenge is as always open until the end of the month and our Top5 and prize winner will be announced about a week after the end of the challenge. So make sure you come back for that - and also for some occasional ESP inspiration! *wink

Also take a look at the wonderful projects that have already been entered to the challenge and share some mixed media excitement ;)

Hugs and happy crafting,
Claudia & the SASPC team

Saturday, January 9, 2016

Prize Winner and Top 5 from our Winter Special Challenge

Hello, servus and welcome back to today's announcement of our Top 5 and prize winners from our Steampunk/Industrial Winter Special Challenge!

We had - once more - an awesome bunch of amazing entries and we want to say a special "Thanks!" to all who took the time inbetween Christmas preparations to play along and share their fantastic steampunk and industrial art with us!

Two of our great 2015 sponsors

Highly recommended:

were generously giving away some vouchers to spend at their online shops and these go to:

 which are Wendy from Wendy's Art and Craft Journal, who wins a voucher to shop with LaBlanche, and Senna from "be creative", who wins the Retro Kraft Shop voucher. Congratulations, ladies, and thank you so much for playing along. Please, contact me via email (email address is to be found in our side bar) so we can have your voucher codes be sent to you as soon as possible! Happy shopping!

And now on to our Top5 who were - as always - really hard to narrow down. But votes were done and a lot were really close up, but these five talented ladies made it to our top this time - so, please, give them a great round of applause!

with her awesome steampunk goggles

who made this great canvas

who entered this stunning steampunk phone

with her magical little steampunk trailer

who shared her fab canvas trio with us

Well done, ladies! We hope you will be playing along with us again soon! Please, feel free to grab the Top5 badge for display on your blogs.

Our actual challenge, which is an "Anything Goes - Steampunk/Industrial" (as will be all our challenges from now on), is already open and awaits your mixed media, stamped, drawn, painted, crafted steampunk and industrial style entries! Don't miss the chance to win the fab DecoArt Media prize pack that the lovely DecoArt ladies and I have put together for you!!!

There is still time until the end of the month to enter up to three projects to our challenge and thus get eligible! (please, make sure you check the (few) rules though so your entries are valid).

Also make sure you come back to check out the makes of Team B on January 15th

See you then!
Hugs and happy crafting,
Claudia & the SASPC Team

Friday, January 1, 2016

New Year, New Challenge, New Ways, New Sponsor! Happy 2016!!!

"Out with the old, in with the new: may you be happy the whole year through. Happy New Year!"

"Prosit, Neujahr!"

as we love to wish each other here in Vienna!

The SASPC team and I hope you have all had the most wonderful Christmas holidays and New Year's celebrations and wish you all the best for 2016!

We also wish Laura from Laurart, who is leaving the team (gladly for good reasons only!), all the best for her future creative endeavours and want to say "thank you for being with us and sharing your awesome Steampunk art! Working alongside you has been a great pleasure and we hope you won't stop creating steampunk art in the future!"

And I hope no one thinks it was her (besides the old year in general) I was talking about when saying "Out with the old"...!!! (Sorry, Laura! ;) I was talking about our sponsors who have been with us for the last year(s) and helped make this place what it is now. (thank you all so much for supporting our little creative spot!!!) We are saying our good-bye to them because today I have the great pleasure to announce that we are having a brand new sponsor who will also be our one and only prize sponsor from now on - please, welcome

who will be giving away a small steampunk prize package filled with some of their fantastic DecoArt Media goodness to one of our players (who will be picked randomly among the proper entries) every month!

Isn't that fantastic?! 2016 will be so grand (thanks to the lovely ladies from DecoArt saying "yes" to my sponsor request)! Yessss! Thank you so much for being with us!!

The prize bundle has been chosen by humble me (as you might already have guessed by looking at the colour tones) and I hope you like what I have put together for you: it should be a great little bundle of DecoArt Media to get you started on creating various rust and metal effects, worn surfaces and delicious bling as well.

To introduce our new sponsor's fabulous mixed media range accordingly, the DT are all shining a little spotlight on one particular product of their choice. So I recommend you visit their blogs to learn more about them (and the other DecoArt products they have used with their projects)!

Oh, and before I forget: our challenges will all be

"Anything Goes - Steampunk/Industrial"

from now on.

Without your creativity being narrowed down by a theme or twist we hope to provide you with everything you need to let your imagination run wild and find YOUR way of creating steampunk and/or industrial mixed media art and share it with all of us!

Of course there are still some rules to follow...but only a few - so if you haven't checked them by now I would ask you to do so to make sure you enter a proper project and post to our challenges (as it would be a shame if we had to exclude someone from prize draws or top votes)!

And now - finally - to the projects of Team A. Here we go!

Canvas for 2016
Happy New Year !

DecoArt media used:

tuto on my blog

Je viens par ma boite à musique vous présenter mes meilleurs vœux pour cette nouvelle année qu' elle vous apporte joie , gaieté ,bonheur et santé et pleins de belles inspirations scrap ...

Vous découvrirais tous les moindres détails sur mon blog le scrap de nate de cette boite à musique qui diffuse une douce mélodie de part son mécanisme .

I made calendar cover with nautical steampunk mood.

I used several DecoArt products, but most beloved and preferred were here metallic lustre paints.

More details on my blog

Crackle water effect, anyone? :) Here's a little sneak peak of what you can achieve with a little DecoArt Crackle Glaze and white Antiquing Medium.
Check out the whole art journal page and more on the technique on my blog.

This is a printed photo, and I have used DecoArt media Fluid Acrylics Raw Umber and Quinacridone Gold with Matte Medium to make it look aged and very old.
See how do it and more details on my blog.

Our challenge will (as usual) be open until the end of the month and our Top5 and prize winner will be announced about a week after the challenge has closed. There will be more inspiration from Team B on the 15th of the month - so make sure you don't miss it!

We also have a facebook group where we all share steampunk related art, questions, inspiration and thoughts - "SASPC Open Studio" - which I would like to invite you to join.

We can't wait to see the steampunk projects with which you will be starting off the new year!!!

Hugs and happy crafting,
Claudia & the SASPC Team

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Memorial day Challenge- week 6

This post is a day late.  I am sooo sorry.  We are busy cleaning the outside up, laying mulch, paint the fence, etc, for my son's birthday party that I forgot to post.  I did weigh in Saturday morning and then the weekend just flew by.  With no further ado...

I know from the past that I do better when I set goals so I'm going to do a Memorial Day Challenge for myself. If you want to join along:

1. Copy and paste the following weeks
2. Pick your weigh in day and adjust your dates
3. Grap the button and post on your blog
4. Leave a comment so I can come by and we can support each other!

Weigh In Day: Saturday
Starting Weight: 320

Challenge Goal: 16lbs (and to exercise a min. of 3x/week ***.)
Week 1: April 10- 320 ****

Week 2: April 17- 318 *****

Week 3: April 24- 316 ***

Week 4: May 1-  311 ****

Week 5: May 8-  310 ***

Week 6: May 15- 309 *** ( 5 more to go!!!)

Week 7: May 22

Week 8: May 29

This weeks scripture: Philippians 4:13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
(Even exercise…)
PS:  thank you Prairemaid for keeping me on track, I owe you one!

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Apple Store to Open in Carlsbad

Based on job postings on Apple web site and Craigslist and obvious construction. Apple will open a retail store in the Carlsbad Forum in the old Bombay company location.

The Apple Store will open in North County Saturday, with the opening of an Apple retail store at The Forum, 1923 Calle Barcelona, Suite 138, at 10 a.m Saturday 8.16.08

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Prundale Man Allegedly Ran Over Women After Dispute Over Kids

PRUNEDALE (CBS/BCN) — A domestic dispute over child custody resulted in the arrest of a Prunedale man after he allegedly struck the children’s mother and grandmother with his car Thursday night, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.

Brett Reed, 47, was assisting his brother-in-law, Seleso Ruiz Jr., outside of 38 Frisch Road in unincorporated Monterey County at about 6 p.m., the sheriff’s office said.

Reed and Ruiz were inside a 2006 silver Chrysler Sebring attempting to leave with the children when the children’s mother, Jennifer Roberts, and her mother, Linda Bryant, came outside and stood in front of the car.

Roberts and Bryant attempted to convince the men to leave the children at the house, according to the sheriff’s office, but Reed allegedly put the Sebring’s transmission in drive, lurched the vehicle forward, and struck both women with the car.

Then Reed allegedly backed the car up several feet, raced forward onto a lawn, and struck Bryant a second time as she tried to escape to safety, according to the sheriff’s office.

Although Reed and Ruiz then left the scene of the assault, deputies later tracked down and arrested Reed on suspicion of two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

Bryant was transported by ambulance to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, where she was treated for minor injuries and released.

Roberts was transported to the same hospital by family members and was also released after being treated for minor injuries.

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Prince Announces Oakland Tour Dates

SAN FRANCISCO (CBSSF) – Musical genius and true artist, Prince has declared that he is kicking off his “Welcome 2 America” Tour starting with 2 nights, right here in Oakland at the Oracle Arena. The tour will start on Monday, February 21st and Wednesday, February 23rd, both at 8:00pm.

With closing out 6 incredible shows in New York, so good even Kim Kardashian got off (literally, off the stage) completely star struck by the purple one’s raw presence. Critics stood up, applauded and wrote deliriously joyous reviews about the show. The New York Daily News raved, “Prince worthy of all royal accolades…The hit-friendly show had a kinetic confidence and racing pace that spoke of his singular place in pop history,” while the New York Times said “It’s easy to envision Prince as another Chuck Berry or James Brown, barnstorming for decades to come.” The Star-Ledger encouraged fans to see the show with their review – “Any doubt that the diminutive singer could still bring the heat was put to rest at the explosive concert that kicked off the Welcome 2 America tour…Prince, remarkably, remains at the height of his powers. He’s a national treasure. Catch him while you can”, according to Live Nation’s Facebook post.

Rolling Stone adds, “He had the crowd panting as soon as he hit the stage…It was unbelievably great. Do you go to a Prince show for predictable consistency? Ah, no. You go for moments of divinely inspired madness — and last night, he delivered as many of those as a fan could expect.”

Tickets for the Oakland shows go on sale Friday, February 18th at 12:00 Noon PST at and Based on the reviews and the growing hype over Prince’s shows, there will be no doubt these shows will sell out.

For more information on the Oakland shows, visit CBS Local Events

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  1. Aint no Thang says:

    I would love to go see Prince…but not in Oakland. I don’t want to get shot at.

  2. We don't want you anyways says:

    cooll – stay home and watch American Idol so I can go.

  3. Optomistically Pesimest says:

    Um, I don’t think you know what you are talking about “Aint no Thang”, you’re not going to get shot if you mind your own damn business. And further more that statement is even more ignorant if you consider the FACT that you can get shot in a corn field if Prince held the concert in a Barn house somewhere in Winters. I’m with “We don’t want you anyways”… stay home and hope no one pops off a few shots while your sitting in your home. You can get hurt anywhere… doing anything… I’ll be there having the time of my life, no matter how long it last. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to see it on youtube.

  4. Julia Anne says:

    Would love to see Prince in Oakland. Have fun! I know it will be great. Looking forward to Los Angeles when that happens. So exciting..Great musician and performer…

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Monday, September 26, 2016

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Daily Bulletin
Monday, September 26, 2016

CLUB/CLASS ACTIVITIES- Meetings today at lunch are:
Yoga Club @ Dance studio
JSA meeting @A220
Red Cross Club @A232
Philosophy Club @M110

Our First Perk Rally
Hey Bearcats! Come out to the Quad during lunch on Friday Sep 30th to enjoy Pilot, The first Perk Rally of the year! Stop by for music, games, and a special performance featuring the award winning choir. Don’t forget to bring your “Perk Cards” to get prizes and treats!

See you there!

Home coming is October 8th, 2016. Guest passes are due today.

Interact Club
Meetings every Tuesday in A220

Join Philosophy Club
Do you like to question everything? Enjoy Intellectual challenges? Philosophy Club is in M110 starting on Monday, September 26.

Red Cross Club
Want to provide service for a purpose? Join Red Cross club today in A232!

JSA Meeting
Should teachers be able to express their political beliefs in class? Stop by JSA today at lunch in A220 to discuss.

Peer Tutoring
Are you interested in being a peer tutor at least once a week during tutorial? Please attend a peer tutor training in the upstairs biotech building on Friday Sep 30th during tutorial.

Yoga Club
Come to Yoga club Today during lunch in the Dance room! Bring your own mat and a positive attitude!

A Capella Club
Hey Bearcats, do you love to sing! Come check out A Capella Club on Tuesday, September 27, at lunch in M1.  Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, support the sophomore class and buy CHURROS in the Quad at lunch! $2 each.

See you there!

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Friday, October 9, 2009

Decoración para la Fiesta de Princesas / Princess Decorations

Estas son algunas de las decoraciones que hicimos para la fiesta de cumpleaños de mis niñas este sábado. Básicamente todo está listo y las cosas pendientes son muy pocas.

Pasemos a las fotos que al final y al cabo es lo que quieren ver, jaja.

Que tengan un feliz fin de semana
Dios las bendiga

PS: No olviden preparar sus agendas de trabajo para el próximo jueves, 15 de octubre (sí no saben de que estoy hablando lean mi mensaje aquí)

These they are some of the decorations that we are doing for my girls' birthday party of this Saturday. Basically all is ready and the pending things are very few.

Let's see the photos which is what you want to see, hahaha.

Have a happy weekend

God bless

PS: Do not forget to prepare your agendas for next Thursday, 15 of October (if you do not know what I am talking about read my message here)

Mini piñatas or treat boxes

Princess crowns

Napkin holder

Centerpiece (we made them)

Stay tuned for more pics next week.

Jeremi said...

Everything looks sparkly and fun and PRINCESSESSEEEEE : ) All the little girls will love it!!
Fun Annie : )

Missy (Two Little Monkeys) said...

Wow!!!! You Rock! Those decorations are awesome! I know your girls are going too have a great birthday! Sending their gifts soon!!!!
Happy Birthday to your precious princesses!

Twincerely,Olga said...

Hi Annie! Everything looks wonderful! I hope they have a wonderful Birthday Party!

Shelly said...

Everything is looking great! You have been working hard! Can't wait to see all the party pics! Have a fun time!

Andreina said...

I bet the girls are excited! everything looks great!!!!!

The Smiths said...

How neat!! I love all the decorations. I can't wait to read about the festivities!!!

The party is this weekend, right!

Malena said...

Happy Birthday! Have a great day tomorrow - it's a celebration for the whole family! What joy to have such a healthy and beautiful and loving family! Hope your girls have a blast and can't wait to read and see all about it! xo


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Monday, June 28, 2010

Operation New Board

My ironing board has given me a mission.

The mission is called Operation New Board.  Operation New Board consists of ironing board makeover a la Vain and Vapid.

The old board is icky. That hole has gotten huge and raggedy during the last 6 months.  The ironing board is crying out for a successful completion of this mission.

Your task is to help me pick the fabric to cover my ironing board.  All of this fabric is in my closet and begging to be chosen for this mission.

 Cream with Red flowers

 Blue with flowers

Toile with Revolutionary war scenes - cream with dk blue

American Flag (doy)

Camo in browns

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I've been feeling a tad uncomfortable with this "Drill Baby Drill" chanting from the beginning ever since you and Giuliani started it. I know you are probably innocent on the metaphors that such slogans conjure up--but a lot of minds across the nation are indulging in it nervously, and the musings have NOTHING to do with oil. It has more to do with....(I'm not sure I'm allowed to say it here so I won't). Suffice it to say, it's not something a true gentlelady or gentleman will mention (in public at least).
Also, please note the implications of your husband Todd getting the nickname "Driller." It really renders YOU into a passive object and is debasing--don't ask me to explain why. I guess at this point what you could do is be discreet and ask for a new set of secret code names from HQ? Also, code names are usually supposed to be kept under covers, although it's really sweet that you would think to share it with us. In fact that's what I like about you, but we all want you to be safe in the end.
Best, Clay

Hey again Sarah, I don't think that you should listen to Clay. I think the "Drill BABY Drill" chant is super awesome. It really tells those people who think drilling is dangerous for the environment "we don't care, we're not even listening".

It's like when I was a kid, and my brother tried to tell me that He-Man and Prince Adam were the same person, I just stuck my fingers in my ears and chanted, "I have the power, I have the power", and it totally made my brother mad. He kept talking, and talking, and I kept chanting and chanting, and eventually he gave up so I won.

I guess it was a little hard when I learned later that He-Man and Prince Adam REALLY ARE the same person, but that's not going to happen with drilling, because it's IMPOSSIBLE for oil drilling to EVER damage the environment.

But when Clay says that Todd being called "Driller" means you are passive and debasting, I have to ask, what does debasting mean? I know what passive is, and I don't know why Clay would thing that's bad. Lot's of great women have been passive, and you have the chance to be the greatest woman.

Grandpa Joe

Beloved Sarah!

I just wanted to send a note of encouragement for this whole troopergate problem. Just because you adopted troika commissions before you became president, (well vice president for now) does not mean the workers won't stop loving you.

Remember pumpkin, you are a Stalin, er I mean Palin. You now have secret service and Republican war machine on your side and if I can do it all in such a short period of time, so can you! I have such fond memories of the Cold War! I hope you will be able to bring them back and depose of all those who threatened to stand in your way to the Winter Palace.

Here is to the glorious revolution to come.

And don't forget; get the power first then depose later.

Love Grandpa Joe

Peak my Oil!

Hey Denali,

Do you have to "Drill Baby Drill" with King Abdulla bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud? He has really let himself go.

Hey whatever you have to do, thanks for taking one for the team.

Sarah, you can be "Mr. Fucktard" and Todd can be "Mrs. Fucktard." Won't those be fun names to call out in ecstasy when you're violating each other with antlers?!

Unrelated, but please read...

We can't tell you how Republican vice presidential pick Sarah Palin would do on national defense, but when it comes to defending Alaska's right to shoot wolves, she's not afraid to pull the trigger. And now they want to fit them w/ radio collars so they can track them, and kill the entire pack later!
Just ask Rep. George Miller.

Miller, D-Martinez, a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, introduced federal legislation last year to end Alaska's policy of allowing people to shoot wolves from airplanes - a practice used to keep the number of wolves in check.

Miller - who has strong support from environmental groups around the country - deemed the kills cruel and unnecessary to preserve the moose and caribou population. What's more, he said, they violate federal law banning airborne hunting.
Faster than you can cry wolf, Palin told the East Bay congressman and his Washington pals to butt out.

Miller, however, tells us there are plenty of moose and caribou for native Alaskans to hunt. He says his bill, still waiting to be heard in committee, is really about stopping the state from handing out licenses to sportsmen In the name of "predator control". Shooting wolves from airplanes probably doesn't look like a good deal to most Americans," he said.

Wolves aren't the only item on Palin's list. She's also taken on the federal government over polar bears, suing the Interior Department on Alaska's behalf in reaction to the feds' decision to list the animals as threatened. The fact is that they are endangered, and were nearly extinct, along with a quickly growing list of other animals, they don't have a voice, and need our help. But Palin insists that the enviro argument that global warming threatens to wipe out the polar bears' habitat is a crock.

She believes that somehow wolves, polar, and endangered grizzly bears will threaten big oil and gas development in these areas - and, in any case, hunting is not as necessary today as it may have been 150 years ago
In case you were wondering, Miller, who just returned from the Democratic National Convention, doesn't think much of Palin as a vice presidential candidate. "I just don't get it," he says. "Her incredible lack of empathy and experience is serious."he said. She also has a record, as mayor, of raising taxes after claiming she wouldn't, firing political workers at the drop of a hat, when it cramped her style, and letting adult criminals take refuge in Alaska.

* Also of interest, (in an unrelated story) The (lower income inner city) areas in the U S also need a voice on low cost spaying ($20-80, free for ferals) programs, and more landlord support to help the many millions of homeless cats [& dogs] starving in our country. Some shelters (except the non kill ones) put down millions of these innocent animals every year!) For info on these low cost programs, and to help homeless animals, many discounts are available by searching the web, calling your local veterinarian, getting involved in spreading the word in schools and among your friends and families, explaining the issues to inexperienced landlords, who by preventing pets (no pets), are leading to abandonment and eventual starvation/ death of domestic "pets" because people can't place them with the no kill shelters full. The animal rescue leagues usually wait 2 weeks, and if not adopted are simply put to sleep. Or you can call the volunteer group: Feline Fix n'; Services Group @ 1 800-427-5459, email us: jms100@charter.net. Thank you!

Calamity Palin

Sarah, you could be Kristen. Todd could be whatever number he wanted, except 9. 9 was already taken. OR you could be Tartare and Todd could be the Beast or Busch.

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Todd could be Twiddle Dee and you could be TWIDDLE DUMB!
please drop out of the race for America's sake!

The founder of the Alaska Independence Party -- a group that has been courted over the years by Sarah Palin, and one her husband was a member of for roughly seven years -- once professed his "hatred for the American government" and cursed the American flag as a "damn flag."
The AIP founder, Joe Vogler, made the comments in 1991, in an interview that's now housed at the Oral History Program in the Rasmuson Library at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
"The fires of hell are frozen glaciers compared to my hatred for the American government," Vogler said in the interview, in which he talked extensively about his desire for Alaskan secession, the key goal of the AIP.
"And I won't be buried under their damn flag," Vogler continued in the interview, which also touched on his disappointment with the American judicial system. "I'll be buried in Dawson. And when Alaska is an independent nation they can bring my bones home."
At another point, Volger advocated renouncing allegiance to the United States. In the course of denouncing Federal regulation over land, he said:
"And then you get mad. And you say, the hell with them. And you renounce allegiance, and you pledge your efforts, your effects, your honor, your life to Alaska."
You can listen to audio of the relevant section of the Volger interview here. Bill Schneider, curator of oral history at the library, verified the authenticity of the interview and the quote to me a few moments ago.
Palin has courted the group over the years.
Three years after the controversial interview, in 1994, Palin attended the group's annual convention, according to witnesses who spoke to ABC News' Jake Tapper. The McCain campaign is disputing her presence there, but Tapper found two people to attest to it.
The McCain campaign today produced Palin's voting registration records, and said they proved she was never a member of the party.
But she has repeatedly reached out to the group. The McCain campaign has confirmed she visited the group's 2000 convention, and she addressed its convention this year, as an incumbent governor whose oath of office includes upholding the Constitution of the United States.
Palin's husband, Todd Palin, was a member of the party from 1995-2002 with a brief exception in 2000.
It's worth noting that Vogler isn't just some figure from ancient history. He is still being hailed on AIP's site this year, the same year Palin addressed the group's convention.
It's worth pondering how big a deal it would be if Obama had ever courted the support of a group whose head had said this kind of thing about America and her flag. Oh, wait...

Sara Palin sound like a idiot and a liar! Someone that talks about hate and divide lies and rumors! Saying Obama pals around with terrorist" IS A LIE! Bill Ayers was never convicted of being a terrorist"! And Obama was 8 years old at the time of Ayers stupidity! 25 years later Obama met Ayer a college Professor! SO WHAT! Now Palin does not explain her and her husband relationship to the founder of the Alaska Independence Party -- a group that has been courted over the years by Sarah Palin, and one her husband was a member of for roughly seven years -- once professed his "hatred for the American government" and cursed the American flag as a "damn flag." Where is the media question about there involvement in this hate group? Hannity and Greta don't have shows on this racist and anti-American group? Palin has a nevre to talk about Obama! Palin was a key note speaker at one of these rally of hate and divide .JUST TWO YEARS AGO''! McCain never vetted Palin! McCain and Palin is out of touch with America and the world! This involvement prove that! Abusue of office and hatred of country and McCain say VICE PRESIDENT! Horrible judgement of McCain and the republican party. This country is trying to turn the page !

President Bush should be treated like a two year old! Watch him at all times and don't let him touch anything! He has a proven record of horrible judgement! Judgement that has cause the needless death of American military in Iraq! He is also was the president during the 9/11 attack. To this day the american people don't know if he is behind the reason for the attack. By his fail policy or just horrible lack of good judgement! We do know that Bush and McCain where wrong to attack Iraq! We know that there was not proper armor purchase for the military personel in Iraq! 750 Americans could have lived if the proper armor was purchase! That is stated in the 9/11 report. President Bush and the republican party and John McCain is behind the fail policy that cause the down fall of Wall Street! President Bush will go down as the worse president in America history. John McCain will be even worse! Both are out of touch with America and the world! All this talk from the John McCain camp about Obama inexperince! Is just talk. Both McCain and Bush have over 46 years of experince in government. As many years as Obama been alive. That didn't help them make the right judgement for the country! Bottom line both have given experince a bad name!

I can't believe that Americans just give Senator McCain a past on the wrongful death and the needless death of American troops lifes! The Iraq War was wrong! There where NO ...''W.O.M.D none! And the US should had pulled out and told the American citizen. That they where WRONG! And saved American lifes and the lifes of innocent Iraqi! McCain is out of touch and dangerous for America! He should retire and tell the country HE WAS WRONG ABOUT THE IRAQ WAR. McCain should also tell the country that he and President Bush forgot (base on the 9/11 reports) to purchase the proper armor. That could of saved 750 American troops lifes! (from upper body injury) PEOPLE ARE DEAD BECAUSE OF THE HORRIBLE JUDGEMENT OF BUSH AND MCCAIN''' Every America must hold Bush and McCain responsible for the needless death of American troops! This election should not be close ! Obama should be 50 points ahead of McCain. America should vote on behalf of the 4,119 Americans that lost their life in Iraq! FOR NOTHING!

Jill Joyce

Thank you! You did such an amazing job! Most conservatives weren't the least bit interested in McCain initially when we heard he so easily mixed with the democrats. It wasn't until you started highlighting McCain's great points that I even started listening--at all. Prior to hearing about you, I wasn't even going to vote for the 1st time in my life! And now that it is over, this nonsense coming out from some anonymous person or two is just jealousy and worry that the conservative movement could rise again with you out there! The competitors and their supporters have been very evil lying about you to make sure you stay down in the future (Fat chance--LOL). It was always about paying attention to nonsense about you, but no one else, then ignoring all the great points that you pulled together. It's too bad the McCain campaign was not more organized in handling you. But God bless you and your family, Sarah Palin. You were the only real communicator in your campaign! Be at peace and be pleased. John McCain could have actually emulated your message if he wanted to win. Too bad he wasn't far enough right. Enjoy your great life, and thank you ever so much for inspiring all of us on the right! If you come back in 2012 I would love it, but I would never blame you if you didn't.

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I know this sounds crazy, but I wish Sarah was at the top of this Rep ticket.. For goodness sakes can she show these guys any better how it should be done? She can be a wife, gov., mother, and vp hopeful and still give interviews and campaign all while chewing gum.. These guys saw this coming the want to stop everything. There are two wars that are being fought and they have been acting as business as usual.

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I Have Grown As A Person

So I made the mistake of checking my referrer log after my last post and found a forum full of people who hate me. Or, at the very least, don't think I'm a great person. I believe one of them said I was "a portrait of a paranoid and entitled princess," because I was pissed that a tow truck broke my car on New Year's Eve. That stuff makes me laugh and I print it out and collect it in my special scrapbook, which is called "People Who Are Out To Get Me" and is covered with lace and has a picture of me on the front wearing a crown. Someone else called me "the new Pamie," a title I am more than honored to accept. And then some other poster said this:

"The girl needs to stop with the blogging, she just ain't funny. This latest link is even worse then the first. I hope she can get Santa to bring her a funny bone next Christmas. She's trying so hard to tell a funny little story but fails miserably. Well, at least these two attempts totally failed. Maybe when she's sitting with her pals who are sloshed they laugh like hyenas at these attempts of hers to be amusing but to a sober reader they just fall flat. Thud goes the dud."

and part of me was like "you know what? Fuck this blog! It's not worth it. I don't need this!" And I sat on that feeling for a while. And then I realized something really important:

I was letting someone who wrote "thud goes the dud" and thought a line about Santa giving me a funny bone for Christmas was the height of comedy influence my behavior. And that simply cannot happen.

Personally, when I don't like something I'm reading, I stop reading it and move onto something I do like. I've never felt compelled to continue reading in order to pick out quotes that will demonstrate the cause of my hatred to all or spend my time writing to the author telling them how much I hate him or her. When people write hate mail to me, I think it's awesome. I write to elicit a reaction in people. For that reaction to be so passionate, be it positive or negative, means I've written something that has an impact. I have POWER over your feelings. This, along with the tears of orphans, is what feeds my lifesource. I also enjoy knowing that other people are miserable because of me.

But this time, for whatever reason, it kind of got to me. And I think it's been getting to me for a while now, since I find myself censoring the stuff I say to make sure it all comes across the right way and I don't look like an asshole. Which does tend to make things less funny. It also makes blog entries a real pain in the ass to write, so I don't write them as often, nor do I particularly enjoy the ones I do write. Which means you, readers, are missing out. And missing out you are -- my thoughts are absolutely fascinating and not to be missed! My pals totally laugh like hyenas over all my attempts to be amusing, regardless of their state of intoxication, and you should, too. And if you don't, please make sure your email to me about it is in printer-friendly format.

But before you waste your time, know that I don't really care if you think my blog or my recaps suck. Seriously, who are you to me? I take criticism from people I know and whose work I respect. I don't really care if some random person with an internet addiction isn't laughing. I do care if I'm making random people laugh and I really dig the occasional email I get from someone who say s/he's been going through a rough time and my recaps/blog/whatever really helped him/her through it. I'm writing this blog for ME, to validate my own insignificant existence in my own mind. And I think I'm fucking awesome. Obviously I do, or else I wouldn't have a blog or live in Los Angeles in the first place. And I AM an asshole. Why put all that effort into hiding that? No more.

Now everyone cross your fingers that I'll get my own thread on that other website so I won't have to keep slogging through posts that aren't about me. Just kidding! I probably won't go back there again for the same reasons that I tend to stay away from mental hospitals. People be trippin'.


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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Charmed and Oddshipping

Watching Charmed episode "Death Becomes Them" on WE. Poor Daryl!! I always felt that he was a part of the Haliwell extended family. but there he is, ignoring an important call from Paige. Well, if is just Paige after all, but still, he should answer and be there for them. Especially Piper. Why do TV couples have to be sooo normal, so vanilla? Even Cole couldn't stay in Balthasar-form. But I don't care about him. Ugh! As a true hearted Hank Williams III/Lady Gaga shipper, I know I am way out there in coupling my favorite media stars. I loved Katy Perry and Moe in the recent Simpsons episode! But my all time favorite TV couple (that I can think of just now) are Kif and Amy from Futurama.
Why do I like weird couples? It's probably hereditary. My Mom likes the human oddities on Discovery Health, and she can't seem to learn enough about Onkel Adi on History Channel. But normal is just normal. Let there be odd and unusual couples, if only to give hope to all of us who reside just outside of normal. And, for the novelty! Most good traditional stories have been written, the archetypal scenes have been exhausted. Let us have something new! And a good Daryl/Piper fanfic!
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Pre-Christmas addendum: I was watching a Christmas themed movie this morning with a blonde Lauren Holly as a defence attorney protecting Santa's son Kris Kringle, Jr., on his first outing. They made a cute couple and I was really rooting for them. But WHO did she end up with? A police detective playel by Judd Nelson. Judd Nelson! The guy from Cabin by the Lake, who 'gardened' his victims... ugh! bah! ptooey! Left me with less holiday spirit than I started with.

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Sunday, August 19, 2012

the gyant went a-boating

The gyant went a-boating
  He took my princess fair
His iron chains upon her
  His flowers in her hair.

She is my own sweet passion
  But he has her now
He's leering from the poop-deck,
  She's reading in the prow.

I see them on the water
  My body shakes with rage
Against him I am helpless
  His boat is now her cage.

Far away they drift, alas!
  Leaving me behind.
Them on that boat together:
  It roasts my shattered mind.

I flop upon the marshes,
  As visions come to me
Though they are far out of sight
  There's much that I can see.

I know she's on her hands and knees.
  Her mouth is open wide;
Of gyants' food she will partake
  He'll thrust it right inside!

He'll make her suck the bitter root,
  Suck it dry and clean;
Then she'll eat the pulpy fruit
  Than ne'er a man has seen.

Her lips and chin so sticky wet,
  It drips upon her thighs:
The salty sap of gyants' fruit
  And bitter root's surprise.

I cannot bear to think of it,
  I cannot turn away-
He owns her out there on his boat
  She is his willing prey.

Minutes turn to hours,
  My hands sink in the mud.
Although I cannot really see,
  My mind will chew the cud.

His magick staff of hearty oak,
  It fills her now with bliss!
Ah! How can I, a mortal man,
  Ever compete with this?

A fever of delerium
  Now has captured me,
Pulpy chains of rooty bliss
  Are all my mind can see!

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