Toshia has a head cold and allergies and is mopping around like the undead. So, being the nice friend I am, I stayed home instead of going out to the bar for Thirsy Thursday with Becky. While here, I played with my Blogger template and once again discovered the wonders of html, which I lost two semesters ago and still despise.
Alright. Now I'm thirsty, tired, and I think I might have to pee. But my blog sure looks pretty!
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Finally Number One!
After weeks and weeks of trying to get Keith's You're My Better Half video to number one on GAC and CMT, it's finally happening.
Keith's number 1 on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown.
So Go ahead and check out the video at CMT.com
Keith's number 1 on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown.
So Go ahead and check out the video at CMT.com
News From Home
I talked to my Daddy today. Here's the low down:
-Eliza failed her permit test by two questions. Since she's only fourteen, I see no problem with making her take it over and over and over again.
-Mel once again demonstrated how little common sense she has. In light of the fact she will soon be in college, I will spare her the embarrassment of having her idiocy posted here. I hope she grows some sense over the summer.
-The water pipes in the barn broke so the dogs were running around in four inches of water on Monday. Dad said the water pressure was so bad in the house that he could have pissed faster than the water coming out of the faucet.
-Last, but not least, My dog was naughty and got into a fight with Duke. The bite got infected and Duke's neck swelled up twice as big as his head. Needless to say, Shiner isn't the most popular doggie back at home.
-Eliza failed her permit test by two questions. Since she's only fourteen, I see no problem with making her take it over and over and over again.
-Mel once again demonstrated how little common sense she has. In light of the fact she will soon be in college, I will spare her the embarrassment of having her idiocy posted here. I hope she grows some sense over the summer.
-The water pipes in the barn broke so the dogs were running around in four inches of water on Monday. Dad said the water pressure was so bad in the house that he could have pissed faster than the water coming out of the faucet.
-Last, but not least, My dog was naughty and got into a fight with Duke. The bite got infected and Duke's neck swelled up twice as big as his head. Needless to say, Shiner isn't the most popular doggie back at home.
The Salacious Life of Andrew Jackson
For my History Concepts and Theories class I have to make a 10 day unit plan, and my period so happens to cover "Old Hickory." Anyway, Me and Renee were watching this biography on Andrew Jackson. It was the most slanted bio I have ever witnessed on anyone.
They painted Jackson as a true American patriot, a common man's man, and an attractor of people who are involved in the strangest scandals I've ever heard. Everything from duels and hookers to the Bank of America, adultery, and bigamy.
What every happened to reliable historical research? This thing was like a wild, sensation seeking reporter.
They painted Jackson as a true American patriot, a common man's man, and an attractor of people who are involved in the strangest scandals I've ever heard. Everything from duels and hookers to the Bank of America, adultery, and bigamy.
What every happened to reliable historical research? This thing was like a wild, sensation seeking reporter.
Wicked, Wicked Queen
The HeathBaby site has some storyboards from Heath Ledger's upcoming The Brother's Grimm movie. The pictures are very fairytale, fantasy, Renfaire type stuff.
Oh, and Erin, Check out the "Wicked Queen" looking one. It's great. I'd post it here, but I think that the site got special permission to post them in the first place.
Oh, and Erin, Check out the "Wicked Queen" looking one. It's great. I'd post it here, but I think that the site got special permission to post them in the first place.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Lookie what I did!
This is my puppy. Isn't he adorible! Well, he's not really a puppy. He's like, uh, five. About my age. LoL.
Listening to Toshia's song
Cold Hearted Woman off of Cross Canadian Ragweed's Soul Gravy album.
Chorus:
Cold hearted woman, you're bringing me down in flames / Runnin' 'round all over town, runnin down my name / Gonna get me a loaded pistol, hey, was that out loud / Cold hearted woman, I'm gonna put you in the ground.
Chorus:
Cold hearted woman, you're bringing me down in flames / Runnin' 'round all over town, runnin down my name / Gonna get me a loaded pistol, hey, was that out loud / Cold hearted woman, I'm gonna put you in the ground.
Pictures, Cords, and Batteries. Oh My.
Toshia is currently hooking my cheap digital camera up to her computer. It's about the size of a credit card and my aunt got it from her book club of all places. But if it does work, I'll get some use out of my Photobucket account I haven't figured out yet. And you'll be subjected to my pictures. You poor, poor people.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Walmart run
In celebration of the nice spring weather, me and Tosh took a run to Walmart. Vibrant colors are my spring statement. I got two really cute pairs of neon underware (one that proclaims be the flirting team captain) and bright orange flip-flops. They were a buck. Besides, a girl can never have enough shoes.
Toshia also got me my birthday present and my Christmas present, so I finaly own Cross Canadian Ragweed's Soul Gravy album. I also got Keith Urban's Video Hits (minus his first It's a Love Thing, and his signature You'll Think of Me. ) and Kenny Chesney's Road Case The Movie: Senoritas and Margaritas 2003. So tomarrow when Anna spends the night and Becky comes over to show off her Somewhere in the Sun Tour KC pics we can watch it.
Oh, and Anna has a bed. Sorta.
Toshia also got me my birthday present and my Christmas present, so I finaly own Cross Canadian Ragweed's Soul Gravy album. I also got Keith Urban's Video Hits (minus his first It's a Love Thing, and his signature You'll Think of Me. ) and Kenny Chesney's Road Case The Movie: Senoritas and Margaritas 2003. So tomarrow when Anna spends the night and Becky comes over to show off her Somewhere in the Sun Tour KC pics we can watch it.
Oh, and Anna has a bed. Sorta.
Stupid Blogger
It wouldn't work all day, so now when I have to type up my papers it's back up and running. I bet blogger is a woman.
Please tell me he's not teaching MY kids.
On my way out of class today I overheard a slightly disturbing conversation.
Guy 1: Hey dude, just get out of class?
Guy 2: Yeah, Sociology.
G1: Ya like it?
G2: Naw, it's gay.
G1: Then why ya taking it?
G2: It's required.
G1: What's you're major again?
G2: Education. I can't wait until I'm done with school.
Scary. I'm going to leave it at that.
Guy 1: Hey dude, just get out of class?
Guy 2: Yeah, Sociology.
G1: Ya like it?
G2: Naw, it's gay.
G1: Then why ya taking it?
G2: It's required.
G1: What's you're major again?
G2: Education. I can't wait until I'm done with school.
Scary. I'm going to leave it at that.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Some Voices
I know I've joked about men who are simply sex on legs (mmm Brad Pitt), but sexy voices are an entirely seperate category. Expecially when it comes to my Country Music singers. There are men who just make me melt (Keith of course heads up that list), but there are others who have the sexiest voices and you just can't believe that they come out of that body. Joe Nichols, Josh Turner, and now, Blaine Larsen.
Ohmigod, that boy has a voice. And yes, I mean boy. The guy's 18 years old, and his single out right now is How Do You Get That Lonely, which unfortunately, has even more meaning since the Red Lake shootings. On his Off To Join The World debut album, there are many more songs, including Yessireebob, which makes complete sense for a young guy to be singing ***wink, wink*** and others that are such sweet love songs that I am once again jelous of people who have their own "better half." (I know, bad Keith dig.) Give him a listen (and Keith too, of course)
Ohmigod, that boy has a voice. And yes, I mean boy. The guy's 18 years old, and his single out right now is How Do You Get That Lonely, which unfortunately, has even more meaning since the Red Lake shootings. On his Off To Join The World debut album, there are many more songs, including Yessireebob, which makes complete sense for a young guy to be singing ***wink, wink*** and others that are such sweet love songs that I am once again jelous of people who have their own "better half." (I know, bad Keith dig.) Give him a listen (and Keith too, of course)
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Beautiful News!
Snitched from Leigh Greenwood's site.
I next contracted to write three books about western brides. The first two were The Independent Bride and The Reluctant Bride. However, before I could begin the third, reader response was so great that my publisher decided to let me finish The Cowboys. The Mavericks (Hawk and Zeke) will be out in January of 2006 followed by The Cowboys: Bret in July of the same year.
Leigh Greenwood writes wonderful westerns. I've read one contemporary and one sorta Regency thing of his, but they don't work. He is the king of Western Romance.
No, that is not just me being stupid. Leigh is a Guy, and yes, he writes romance, and they are wonderful. Beautiful, vivid, adventuresome. Pick one up today because The Cowboy's are going to be finished!
I next contracted to write three books about western brides. The first two were The Independent Bride and The Reluctant Bride. However, before I could begin the third, reader response was so great that my publisher decided to let me finish The Cowboys. The Mavericks (Hawk and Zeke) will be out in January of 2006 followed by The Cowboys: Bret in July of the same year.
Leigh Greenwood writes wonderful westerns. I've read one contemporary and one sorta Regency thing of his, but they don't work. He is the king of Western Romance.
No, that is not just me being stupid. Leigh is a Guy, and yes, he writes romance, and they are wonderful. Beautiful, vivid, adventuresome. Pick one up today because The Cowboy's are going to be finished!
The Search for my Easter Basket
Tosh whined already about her battle with the Easter Bunny's insistence on hiding her Easter Basket. I do not have that problem. I have an Easter bag, not a basket, but hidden it still was.
Penny send my God-daughter to the task of telling me to look for my Easter basket (bag, whatever) and it when something like this.
Ainjil: Lisa, You've gotta get you're Easter basket. It's right there! (Points to top shelf of half wall between living room and kitchen).
Me: I have to get it?
Ainjil: (hands on hips and stomping dress shoes I just helped her put on) Yes! Now!
Me: You better help me get it down.
Ainjil: Pick me up!
Me: (picks her up to get it off the shelf)
Ainjil: Lisa, get it! You're dropping me!
I wasn't, but she was dropping my bag. Such a sweet, gentle, undemanding child isn't she.
Penny send my God-daughter to the task of telling me to look for my Easter basket (bag, whatever) and it when something like this.
Ainjil: Lisa, You've gotta get you're Easter basket. It's right there! (Points to top shelf of half wall between living room and kitchen).
Me: I have to get it?
Ainjil: (hands on hips and stomping dress shoes I just helped her put on) Yes! Now!
Me: You better help me get it down.
Ainjil: Pick me up!
Me: (picks her up to get it off the shelf)
Ainjil: Lisa, get it! You're dropping me!
I wasn't, but she was dropping my bag. Such a sweet, gentle, undemanding child isn't she.
I do not live in North Dakota.
I don't know how many times I have to remind people about this fact. I don't have anything against Nodak. My parents live there; lovely place. I just do not call that great state home.
I went to church today for Easter, and of course all these people who used to know my parents want to know how I like North Dakota. Uh, how long did you live with you're parents after highschool and during college? Yes, well, I swear, if I regularly attend church this happens to, so it's not exactly a new thing, but still. Seriously, pay attention people.
I went to church today for Easter, and of course all these people who used to know my parents want to know how I like North Dakota. Uh, how long did you live with you're parents after highschool and during college? Yes, well, I swear, if I regularly attend church this happens to, so it's not exactly a new thing, but still. Seriously, pay attention people.
Riddle Me This...
How can you be excited in a true country and western demented kind of way? I'm not sure, but Dierks is so adorible, you've gotta forgive him.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Nipple Warmers and other sorts of Undergarments.
I was checking KatieMac's Live journal today and her post just cracked me up. I mean, really. Willy Warmers? Roosters? I'm really missing out on this trend. I guess it's a good thing I've learned how to crochet. I'll be taking orders and I'll just have to figure out how to go about making them later. Any takers?
Now that I think about this? Is copying this idea the same as bootlegging CD's or something?
Now that I think about this? Is copying this idea the same as bootlegging CD's or something?
Donald the Flasher Duck
I just finished watching Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas. If you've never seen it, I recommend renting it. I know it's not Christmas time now, but it is still a well written, well though out, funny project. It only has one song for those of you against the Disney musical format, and it has to do with the regular characters: Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Donald, Uncle Scrooge, Goofy, Max, Pluto, and my personal favorites, Huey, Dewy and Louie.
My favorite vignette of course involves those troublesome nephews, but the reindeer and their new pet Murry are very adorable too.
Most especially, watch out for the heart warming moment when Donald opens his coat and his heart pops out. It's Toshia's favorite because he looks like one of those trench coat flashers. Good Mooning to all.
My favorite vignette of course involves those troublesome nephews, but the reindeer and their new pet Murry are very adorable too.
Most especially, watch out for the heart warming moment when Donald opens his coat and his heart pops out. It's Toshia's favorite because he looks like one of those trench coat flashers. Good Mooning to all.
Wicked History Fact of the Day:
In 1894, a housing commission investigation found that 1,321 families in the Lower East Side of New York City shared a single bathtub.
I nailed it!
*punches fists in the air*
I just finished with my group presentation on Ellis Island, Eastern Europeans, and Second Wave Immigration. Let me tell you we rocked the class. We started out easy, just some general information on the new faster form of transportation. Then, we moved on to a video clip from The Godfather 2 when he is processed on Ellis Island. At this point, Billy introduced some of the procedure and why some people were sent back. I then entered the fray with some primary documents of the Eastern European immigrant experience since we hadn't been introduced to many in class. After that, it was all about what they did after they reached America, housing and jobs and such. We finished off strong with a trivia type game.
*smile stupidly* Yeah, so twenty percent of my grade is an A!
I just finished with my group presentation on Ellis Island, Eastern Europeans, and Second Wave Immigration. Let me tell you we rocked the class. We started out easy, just some general information on the new faster form of transportation. Then, we moved on to a video clip from The Godfather 2 when he is processed on Ellis Island. At this point, Billy introduced some of the procedure and why some people were sent back. I then entered the fray with some primary documents of the Eastern European immigrant experience since we hadn't been introduced to many in class. After that, it was all about what they did after they reached America, housing and jobs and such. We finished off strong with a trivia type game.
*smile stupidly* Yeah, so twenty percent of my grade is an A!
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Human thesaurus
Today in class, while crafting a group paragraph, I was called a human thesaurus. This prompted one of the guys to comment that when writing papers, he often made use of the shift F7 keys. To which a girl replied, "I only use one F and it's on my hand."
A last word on Red Lake
I finally had my Ethnic Studies class today, and I was right. We did discuss the tragic events in Red Lake.
Our class consists of about forty future social studies teachers, and are taking this particular class to better understand how to teach about Indian cultures and to teach Native students. In this capacity, our class crafted a letter to the Red Lake Nation and the school community offering our prayers, thoughts, grief, and condolences.
I have had lots of "ohmigod" moments since I learned about what happened, but not once have I changed my mind about becoming a teacher. It still is a difficult though for me to consider that one day, I might possibly be placed in a similar situation. God willing, that will never happen and the Red Lake community will be able to find comfort and support in each other and other communities who are reaching out with prayers and support.
Our class consists of about forty future social studies teachers, and are taking this particular class to better understand how to teach about Indian cultures and to teach Native students. In this capacity, our class crafted a letter to the Red Lake Nation and the school community offering our prayers, thoughts, grief, and condolences.
I have had lots of "ohmigod" moments since I learned about what happened, but not once have I changed my mind about becoming a teacher. It still is a difficult though for me to consider that one day, I might possibly be placed in a similar situation. God willing, that will never happen and the Red Lake community will be able to find comfort and support in each other and other communities who are reaching out with prayers and support.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Fun word to TRY to spell
Martyr (Mar-Ter)
Qiu Jin, also known as the ass kicking knife wielding girl I'm writing my China paper on, died a martyr. She was beheaded after being caught in an aborted bomb plot to kill a Manchu prince.
Qiu Jin, also known as the ass kicking knife wielding girl I'm writing my China paper on, died a martyr. She was beheaded after being caught in an aborted bomb plot to kill a Manchu prince.
That Disney man was a genious
Ever wonder if the world of Classical or Highbrow music is for you? Attend a musical concert and then utilized Walt's ideas that were implemented in Fantasia. You won't believe how many cool storylines play out just from the movements in the music.
Well, I can check that off my list of stupid mistakes corrected.
I hung out with Tyler a bit tonight.
Yes. That Tyler. The infamous "whatever-the-hell-he-was." I know I always thought he was sorta weird in high school, but now...
1. The boy is such a metrosexual. I cannot have any sort of meaningful relations with a man that spends more time on his hair, clothes, and general grooming than I do.
2. That was such an ugly shirt. I can tell that his clothing choices still haven't changed. At least is wasn't a primary color outfit.
3. Tyler also coerced me into attending a choir concert. That was REAL boring. Except for Renee and her orchestra performance. Then after he made fun of me because I was on my way to see Nashville Star.
Yes. Glad I kicked that one to the curb. WAY too weird for me...and I'm the strange one of the group.
Yes. That Tyler. The infamous "whatever-the-hell-he-was." I know I always thought he was sorta weird in high school, but now...
1. The boy is such a metrosexual. I cannot have any sort of meaningful relations with a man that spends more time on his hair, clothes, and general grooming than I do.
2. That was such an ugly shirt. I can tell that his clothing choices still haven't changed. At least is wasn't a primary color outfit.
3. Tyler also coerced me into attending a choir concert. That was REAL boring. Except for Renee and her orchestra performance. Then after he made fun of me because I was on my way to see Nashville Star.
Yes. Glad I kicked that one to the curb. WAY too weird for me...and I'm the strange one of the group.
Hair Color
It's official. I now have brown hair.
I sware to you, it used to be dirty blonde, and once summer rolls around, it will be again all on its own. But now it's brown. My dilema comes as to wether it's dark brown or light brown. Then I could you know, highlight and stuff with that John Fredia shampoo. But I don't know what color my hair is anymore!
I sware to you, it used to be dirty blonde, and once summer rolls around, it will be again all on its own. But now it's brown. My dilema comes as to wether it's dark brown or light brown. Then I could you know, highlight and stuff with that John Fredia shampoo. But I don't know what color my hair is anymore!
Somebody loves Me!
Toshia's Mommy loves me. She remembered that I hadn't see Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas earlier when I wanted to, so she sent it back to school with Tosh.
What to do when wasting time
I was planning on doing things like homework, and preparing for class. Insead, I'm watching E!'s True Hollywood Story of Beverly Hills, 90210. I of course, was kinda young when it first came out, but I was still a fan of the show. My cousin introduced me to it, and we had lots of fun playing around with the show.
Minnesota, the new Colorado
That of course is the new buzzword going on today. I haven't spent much time paying attention to it simply because I'm taking a class about teaching American Indian students, and I'm sure we are going to discuss it in class on Wednesday. Once I have taken some time to reflect and discuss it, I might actually comment on this.
Until then, here's an article about it.
Until then, here's an article about it.
Alternate Reality Tv
I don't know who the heck came up with reality tv, but they should be sued like the Tobacco people. Reality tv is bad for you. Not only is it mostly fake, and give "15 minutes of fame" people WAY too much time in the spot light, they suck you in with the cheeze factor.
Yes. That's cheeze with a Z. A double Z. As big and gooey nacho cheezy as you can get.
Where is this going you ask?
Toshia once again suckered me into watching Mr. Romance. I know complete cheeze factor, off the scales even. It gets so bad sometimes that I can't even stand to watch. Tosh was hooked on Adam this week instead of the cute Oregon native Andrew. Me, I kinda went for Bruce. He's got that dirrty guy thing I like. And Charles...Man, the boy has the face of a poet and the brains of a dead sea gull stuffed with sawdust.
Yes. That's cheeze with a Z. A double Z. As big and gooey nacho cheezy as you can get.
Where is this going you ask?
Toshia once again suckered me into watching Mr. Romance. I know complete cheeze factor, off the scales even. It gets so bad sometimes that I can't even stand to watch. Tosh was hooked on Adam this week instead of the cute Oregon native Andrew. Me, I kinda went for Bruce. He's got that dirrty guy thing I like. And Charles...Man, the boy has the face of a poet and the brains of a dead sea gull stuffed with sawdust.
Monday, March 21, 2005
My Middle Name Sucks.
Procrastination (along with some more adjectives) is my middle name. I have this great tendency to put things off. Like, for instance, studying for my China mid-term I have on Wednesday. So now I must accomplish three days worth of homework today, so I can carve out a few hours tomorrow to study intently. I should also get around to working on my Bibliography and research on that term paper for that class.
I could go on and list the other major projects due in the near future that I've put off, put Tosh would say I'm whining and I don't do that.
Hell. Who am I kidding. I'm a gigantic whiner.
...And now I'm going to go read some more of Victoria Alexander's The Husband List and put off homework until after lunch.
I could go on and list the other major projects due in the near future that I've put off, put Tosh would say I'm whining and I don't do that.
Hell. Who am I kidding. I'm a gigantic whiner.
...And now I'm going to go read some more of Victoria Alexander's The Husband List and put off homework until after lunch.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Keith's new video
Yes.
Keith's new video is out. You can check it out at AOL (now) or CMT (premieres on the 24th).
I don't understand how much talent can be crammed into such a beautiful looking package.
The Song: Making Memories of Us, was written by Rodney Crowell for his wife, but Keith sings it with so much power that you wouldn't know it isn't his own words pouring forth.
The Video: Finally! A simple intimate video. Just Keith and me. The simplicity and the black and white film make it a classic, sexy video. And those bare feet? Please somebody hold me up I'm going to swoon.
Keith's new video is out. You can check it out at AOL (now) or CMT (premieres on the 24th).
I don't understand how much talent can be crammed into such a beautiful looking package.
The Song: Making Memories of Us, was written by Rodney Crowell for his wife, but Keith sings it with so much power that you wouldn't know it isn't his own words pouring forth.
The Video: Finally! A simple intimate video. Just Keith and me. The simplicity and the black and white film make it a classic, sexy video. And those bare feet? Please somebody hold me up I'm going to swoon.
I Sang A Duet With Billy Currington!
Yes. It is Sunday and I'm back after my wunderful concert last night. Paige Poyer and the MLC band opened. Not bad for a bunch of middle aged guys (Mid Life Crisis band) who are some times fronted by a talented young lady that currently hails from SCSU.
Then Billy came on. That man is SEX ON LEGS!!! He's so yummy. But he's also talented as hell. And damn can he fill out a pair of jeans...
Sorry bout that. Distracted. Anyhow, he was up there on that stage having an absolute blast. There was this one point where his guitarist (who hails from London, England) was working his solo, and Billy just stood towards the back of the stage out of the lights with this giant grin on his face. You know that look little kids get when you unexpectedly buy them candy or something? That giant stupid grin? Yeah? Well, it looks sexy as hell on him.
I really need to figure out that damn photobucket crap so I can put some pics of him up.
Then Billy came on. That man is SEX ON LEGS!!! He's so yummy. But he's also talented as hell. And damn can he fill out a pair of jeans...
Sorry bout that. Distracted. Anyhow, he was up there on that stage having an absolute blast. There was this one point where his guitarist (who hails from London, England) was working his solo, and Billy just stood towards the back of the stage out of the lights with this giant grin on his face. You know that look little kids get when you unexpectedly buy them candy or something? That giant stupid grin? Yeah? Well, it looks sexy as hell on him.
I really need to figure out that damn photobucket crap so I can put some pics of him up.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Mmmm Mmmm Good.
Tomorrow night me and the Gal Pals are going to see Billy Currington. For those of you uneducated, he is the one who does that duet with Shania Twain called Party for Two. Click here to see some "steamy" pics. (hahaha)
Thursday, March 17, 2005
A Quest for Green Beer.
It all started when Becky started talking about going out for some Green Beer on St. Patty's day. Then came the revelation that Toshia might be allergic to beer. Then, I noticed that National Treasure was playing at the cheap seats.
I will admit, I was a bit skeptical about it when it first came out, but it got me curious. Renee doesn't want to see it because if the History was wrong, it would bug her, and I was afraid for the same type of reasons.
After this, I finally ended up at the movie theater with Toshia and Anna....And loved the movie. I don't know how wonderful it would be to show in a History classroom, but it does to some extent make history look fun, and involved, and they are sorta "doing history." And of course, this is annoying to all of you who have no idea what I'm blathering on about.
Anyhow, we decided to head to McDonald's afterwards for their Shamrock Shakes. Not exactly Green Beer, but still in the spirit. And THEY WERE OUT. Who the hell doesn't order TONS of mix for St. Patrick's day? (Apparently our McDonald's) So I'm stuck with a regular Vanilla shake and really dry chicken Mcnuggets.
So there I was, walking to my building in a sweatshirt, tank top, and flip flops, drinking a shake and holding on to the freezing cup in 23 degrees. Wouldn't my Irish ancestors be proud? Just like 'Ol Patty knocking the snakes out of Ireland. Not exactly my Green Beer now is it?
I will admit, I was a bit skeptical about it when it first came out, but it got me curious. Renee doesn't want to see it because if the History was wrong, it would bug her, and I was afraid for the same type of reasons.
After this, I finally ended up at the movie theater with Toshia and Anna....And loved the movie. I don't know how wonderful it would be to show in a History classroom, but it does to some extent make history look fun, and involved, and they are sorta "doing history." And of course, this is annoying to all of you who have no idea what I'm blathering on about.
Anyhow, we decided to head to McDonald's afterwards for their Shamrock Shakes. Not exactly Green Beer, but still in the spirit. And THEY WERE OUT. Who the hell doesn't order TONS of mix for St. Patrick's day? (Apparently our McDonald's) So I'm stuck with a regular Vanilla shake and really dry chicken Mcnuggets.
So there I was, walking to my building in a sweatshirt, tank top, and flip flops, drinking a shake and holding on to the freezing cup in 23 degrees. Wouldn't my Irish ancestors be proud? Just like 'Ol Patty knocking the snakes out of Ireland. Not exactly my Green Beer now is it?
Hooray for Me!
I found ten dollars in my Purse!!!
Tosh was making fun of me when I found the first five, but I was ecstatic once I caught a hold of the second one.
Finding five is exciting, finding ten is a miracle.
Tosh was making fun of me when I found the first five, but I was ecstatic once I caught a hold of the second one.
Finding five is exciting, finding ten is a miracle.
March Cleaning
Toshia is in a cleaning mood. She made me get up and move my desk chair and by big chain which I had folded up and stored so she could sweep.
I was in a cleaning mood earlier. But I made waffles and that knocked it out of me.
I was in a cleaning mood earlier. But I made waffles and that knocked it out of me.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Lisa the Lucky Girl
I have no class tomarrow. My Socioloyg class has been canceled, and because of that, I get an entire extra week on my paper. Yeah me!
Oh, and I might take Tosh out for Green Beer tomarrow if I can wrangle it. HaHaHa. It is after all, her half birthday.
Oh, and I might take Tosh out for Green Beer tomarrow if I can wrangle it. HaHaHa. It is after all, her half birthday.
I caved.
Yep. You got it here first. I caved and downloaded AIM. Why do you guys insist on punishing me. I'm going to have to find the PERFECT desktops of Keith now so they don't smoosh his face. Or Heath.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
I really don't care if you don't think you're an activist. READ THIS!
Animal activists fight to save wild horses from slaughter
Posted: March 15, 2005
by: Ryan Slattery (snitched from Indian Country Today)
LAS VEGAS - Wild horse advocates worried that a new law could send horses to slaughterhouses are fighting to restore protections that would make it illegal for individuals or companies to buy the animals from the federal government with the intention of killing them for profit.
''America's wild horses belong to all Americans. They are our heritage and you are their voice,'' Robin Lohnes, executive director of the American Horse Protective Association told a crowd of more than 150 people attending a Feb. 22 meeting in Las Vegas.
The rally was held to combat new legislation that was buried in an omnibus spending bill signed into law late last year. The provision was slipped in by Sen. Conrad Burns, R-Montana, who chairs the appropriations subcommittee that funds Bureau of Land Management programs.
The ''slaughter bill,'' as it's been dubbed by wild-horse advocates, lifts some protections of the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burro Act overriding that law which prohibited the sale of wild horses for processing into commercial products. The Burns Amendment allows the BLM to now sell horses older than 10 years of age and those that have been unsuccessfully offered up for adoption on three occasions to the highest bidder without limitations.
Horse advocates fear the ''without limitations'' clause will attract ''killer buyers'' to sale yards where they could purchase a horse for an average of $125 and then re-sell it to slaughterhouses that pay $1 a pound, or roughly $800 per horse. Horsemeat is a delicacy mainly consumed in France, Belgium, Japan, Italy and Switzerland.
''They can make a pretty penny doing it,'' Conni Canaday, a board member with the Las Vegas-based National Wild Horse Association, said with a sigh as she stroked the neck of her adopted horse Wacko. ''The slaughter bill is only a quick fix to lower the horse population.''
An estimated 37,000 wild horses, often called mustangs, roam free on rangelands in the western United States. In Nevada, home to more than half of the nation's wild herd, BLM officials are looking to reduce the state's horse population from 19,000 to around 14,500. Burns introduced the rider on behalf of ranchers who claim the mustangs are ruining the range. The Nevada Cattlemen's Association, one organization supporting the measure, says it's necessary to thin a horse population that competes with other livestock for food and water.
But horse advocates argue that the BLM is not doing enough to solve issues of overpopulation. In 2001, the federal government funded a study to determine how to manage the wild horse situation. It produced the massive 300-plus page Fleishman Hillard report, but ''it went to deaf ears,'' said Canaday.
Laurie Howard, vice president of the horse association, agreed, saying ideas laid out in the plan were largely ignored.
''It was a fabulous study,'' Howard said. ''If the BLM had done just half of what was recommended in that report we wouldn't be having this conversation.''
Frustrated by the BLM's wild horse policy, the Nevada Wildlife Commission recommended filing a lawsuit against the BLM for mismanaging the state's herd. But Republican Gov. Kenny Guinn opposed taking such a drastic measure and instead vowed to work with the federal government to get the herd under control.
Lohnes said the problem is that the Adopt-A-Horse program is underfunded and adoptions have not kept up with the numbers gathered during government roundups. While the roundups have reduced the mustang population on the range from 50,000 to 37,000, more horses are being rounded up than adopted and it's become costly to the BLM, which spends $465 annually per horse, or about $6.8 million a year caring for the animals.
The Burns Amendment currently applies to 8,400 unadoptable horses in BLM holding pens across the country. But to date not a single horse has been offered for sale under the new rules. BLM officials have said the agency is looking to find the horses safe homes and have contacted wild horse groups and several tribes asking if they could take some of the mustangs.
Meanwhile, Congressman Nick Rahall, D-W. Va., has introduced a bill that would restore prohibitions on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses.
Since 1980, more than four million American companion and wild horses have been slaughtered (mostly overseas) to meet demand for horsemeat, according to the Equine Protection Network.
In 2003, 35,000 horses were killed in two Texas slaughterhouses and thousands of others were exported to Canada, EPN said. The three horse slaughterhouses located in the United States are all foreign-owned. The third is located in Illinois.
Posted: March 15, 2005
by: Ryan Slattery (snitched from Indian Country Today)
LAS VEGAS - Wild horse advocates worried that a new law could send horses to slaughterhouses are fighting to restore protections that would make it illegal for individuals or companies to buy the animals from the federal government with the intention of killing them for profit.
''America's wild horses belong to all Americans. They are our heritage and you are their voice,'' Robin Lohnes, executive director of the American Horse Protective Association told a crowd of more than 150 people attending a Feb. 22 meeting in Las Vegas.
The rally was held to combat new legislation that was buried in an omnibus spending bill signed into law late last year. The provision was slipped in by Sen. Conrad Burns, R-Montana, who chairs the appropriations subcommittee that funds Bureau of Land Management programs.
The ''slaughter bill,'' as it's been dubbed by wild-horse advocates, lifts some protections of the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burro Act overriding that law which prohibited the sale of wild horses for processing into commercial products. The Burns Amendment allows the BLM to now sell horses older than 10 years of age and those that have been unsuccessfully offered up for adoption on three occasions to the highest bidder without limitations.
Horse advocates fear the ''without limitations'' clause will attract ''killer buyers'' to sale yards where they could purchase a horse for an average of $125 and then re-sell it to slaughterhouses that pay $1 a pound, or roughly $800 per horse. Horsemeat is a delicacy mainly consumed in France, Belgium, Japan, Italy and Switzerland.
''They can make a pretty penny doing it,'' Conni Canaday, a board member with the Las Vegas-based National Wild Horse Association, said with a sigh as she stroked the neck of her adopted horse Wacko. ''The slaughter bill is only a quick fix to lower the horse population.''
An estimated 37,000 wild horses, often called mustangs, roam free on rangelands in the western United States. In Nevada, home to more than half of the nation's wild herd, BLM officials are looking to reduce the state's horse population from 19,000 to around 14,500. Burns introduced the rider on behalf of ranchers who claim the mustangs are ruining the range. The Nevada Cattlemen's Association, one organization supporting the measure, says it's necessary to thin a horse population that competes with other livestock for food and water.
But horse advocates argue that the BLM is not doing enough to solve issues of overpopulation. In 2001, the federal government funded a study to determine how to manage the wild horse situation. It produced the massive 300-plus page Fleishman Hillard report, but ''it went to deaf ears,'' said Canaday.
Laurie Howard, vice president of the horse association, agreed, saying ideas laid out in the plan were largely ignored.
''It was a fabulous study,'' Howard said. ''If the BLM had done just half of what was recommended in that report we wouldn't be having this conversation.''
Frustrated by the BLM's wild horse policy, the Nevada Wildlife Commission recommended filing a lawsuit against the BLM for mismanaging the state's herd. But Republican Gov. Kenny Guinn opposed taking such a drastic measure and instead vowed to work with the federal government to get the herd under control.
Lohnes said the problem is that the Adopt-A-Horse program is underfunded and adoptions have not kept up with the numbers gathered during government roundups. While the roundups have reduced the mustang population on the range from 50,000 to 37,000, more horses are being rounded up than adopted and it's become costly to the BLM, which spends $465 annually per horse, or about $6.8 million a year caring for the animals.
The Burns Amendment currently applies to 8,400 unadoptable horses in BLM holding pens across the country. But to date not a single horse has been offered for sale under the new rules. BLM officials have said the agency is looking to find the horses safe homes and have contacted wild horse groups and several tribes asking if they could take some of the mustangs.
Meanwhile, Congressman Nick Rahall, D-W. Va., has introduced a bill that would restore prohibitions on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses.
Since 1980, more than four million American companion and wild horses have been slaughtered (mostly overseas) to meet demand for horsemeat, according to the Equine Protection Network.
In 2003, 35,000 horses were killed in two Texas slaughterhouses and thousands of others were exported to Canada, EPN said. The three horse slaughterhouses located in the United States are all foreign-owned. The third is located in Illinois.
Calling all My History/Adventure/Mystery friends - Heh, Who am I kidding?
National Treasure is playing at the Cheap seats....Anyone wanna go?
The Heath is Back!
I know. I know. I am a Heath-a-holic (and a Keith-a-holic for that matter) but Yahoo now has the trailer for his new movie Lords Of Dogtown.
I even read somewhere today that Heath is making a Jude Law like emergence this year because of all his movies that are coming out. Well, it's not Heath's fault the movie studios have pushed back the release dates on certain movies (Brothers Grimm perhaps?).
Anyhow, Dogtown is out in June, Brothers Grimm with Matt Damon in July, Brokeback Mountain is slated for Dec, along with Casanova which has been proposed around x-mas. Candy is also susposed to be out by the end of the year, but I can see that as being slated for early next year.
Yippy!
I even read somewhere today that Heath is making a Jude Law like emergence this year because of all his movies that are coming out. Well, it's not Heath's fault the movie studios have pushed back the release dates on certain movies (Brothers Grimm perhaps?).
Anyhow, Dogtown is out in June, Brothers Grimm with Matt Damon in July, Brokeback Mountain is slated for Dec, along with Casanova which has been proposed around x-mas. Candy is also susposed to be out by the end of the year, but I can see that as being slated for early next year.
Yippy!
New Side of New Deal
I know a fair amount about the New Deal and FDR's run as out illustrious head of state. I, however, like most Americans, have only a vague idea about what all those Alphabet soup programs actually accomplished besides giving people jobs.
Here at SCSU, our old football field was surrounded by a New Deal project, and The Star Trib just ran an article on another, Post Office Murals.
This site isn't the actual article, but they do have some examples of New Deal Post Office Art. So now, (everybody saw this coming right?) I have this horrible hankering for a Road Trip to visit, you've guessed it, Post Offices.
Here at SCSU, our old football field was surrounded by a New Deal project, and The Star Trib just ran an article on another, Post Office Murals.
This site isn't the actual article, but they do have some examples of New Deal Post Office Art. So now, (everybody saw this coming right?) I have this horrible hankering for a Road Trip to visit, you've guessed it, Post Offices.
Monday, March 14, 2005
I can't believe it's not butter, Fabio!
I know. I am addicted to Romance Novels, and I sometimes read the really cheezy ones.
But this, puts cheeze over the top. And it was wonderfully entertaining. I loved all the extra sound effects that were added in post production.
Tosh was pretty partial to Andrew, who I'll admit was very adorable. Charles has a classic Romance Hero look, and Adam isn't no slouch in the looks department either. My one disappointment? No Keith Urban look alike. Mmmm...Keith.
But this, puts cheeze over the top. And it was wonderfully entertaining. I loved all the extra sound effects that were added in post production.
Tosh was pretty partial to Andrew, who I'll admit was very adorable. Charles has a classic Romance Hero look, and Adam isn't no slouch in the looks department either. My one disappointment? No Keith Urban look alike. Mmmm...Keith.
Envy
Erin gets all sorts of strange googled searches that end up with weird people finding her blog. Mine however, seem pretty normal. Except for the continued "dancing boob clip" search that points people in my direction. I now want to see this dancing boob clip because it has piqued my interest. I mean what exactly does a dancing boob look like? I know what mine look like while I'm dancing, but is that the same thing? Is there a person who studies this stuff? I wonder what kind of money they make?
Eh, Oh great.
I'm already almost plagerizing Toshia.
Blogger hates me today too.
Brad Pitt is Sex on Legs. Hahaha. That's from this weekend and I might actually write about it, if Erin or Tosh doesn't get to it first.
Blogger hates me today too.
Brad Pitt is Sex on Legs. Hahaha. That's from this weekend and I might actually write about it, if Erin or Tosh doesn't get to it first.
Yippie Skippy!
Toshia's got a blog!
Check it out here.
And I'm eating stolen Girl Scout Cookies. Yummy. They didn't come with a stolen Girl Scout, so ya'll don't have to worry about that.
Wow. Way off topic.
I'm going to finish reading my book called Sex and the Serial Killer. It's a romance. And it's funny.
Check it out here.
And I'm eating stolen Girl Scout Cookies. Yummy. They didn't come with a stolen Girl Scout, so ya'll don't have to worry about that.
Wow. Way off topic.
I'm going to finish reading my book called Sex and the Serial Killer. It's a romance. And it's funny.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
The Little Things....
Yeah, like a damn printer that keeps getting clogged with paper and is demonic and hates me. I now get to hike to Atwood and hope the printing stations there aren't busy. Gah! I hate technology. I'm going to go live in the woods as a hermit like Burt Reynolds in With Out A Paddle.
MMM squirrel.
MMM squirrel.
It's Like Christmas Morning All Over Again.
Today is the first of March. I get to flip my calendar and see the Keith picture for a whole month.
Ya know, it really is the little things that make the day special....
Ya know, it really is the little things that make the day special....