Out Of Hand
Friday, May 25, 2007
Pirates #3...
Please...do yourself a favor...SEE THE MOVIE! Your deserve it. This is a 2 3/4 hour vacation for your mind, body and soul. Brush up on your marine lore first though. This movie is not only the best action feature I've ever seen (and my dad is a movie buff) but it will keep you thinking throughout the entire movie. It truly exercises every part of your brain and takes you on a ride. Compared to the other 2 movies in the trilogy which were so fantastic in themselves, this movie completes the character development and you find out that there are no shrinking violets, no predictable goody-goodies, and the bad guys are really have heart and reason and they use all of it. Every single character was hero-worthy and not just Jack! Fascinating!
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Friday, May 11, 2007
Mothers too early..
Not every Mother's Day happens as we expect it. Some mothers have the opportunity to express their deepest love very early in the lives of their children. As all of us with children know, that isn't always easy or happy. For those times there is a very special organization that supports those mothers (and fathers) and God's tiniest children. I'd like to introduce to you Newborns In Need. 
Now I am trying to organize a chapter here in Myerstown and I need your help. There is only one other chapter in PA about 3.5 hours drive northwest of Harrisburg. Our area of PA is devoid of active guilds, clubs or casual meetings for knitters, spinners and sewers. Let's correct that omission and be a blessing to others too. I am proposing an organizational meeting in Myerstown on Thursday May 25. There will be day and evening meetings. Decisions to be made will be location, days and times of meetings, choosing a Board of Directors for our chapter and a format for our meetings.
A typical chapter meeting includes brief business updates, planning events, the occasional speaker or short program and lots of time for working together or individually on projects. Oh...and food. :) The business part of this first meeting will include filling out the application for chapter recognition from the national group and discussion of the duties of the officers. Oh...and food. :) Not a knitter or sewer you say? We'll teach you! Do you have a pattern to share? let's do it! Can you cook? Did I mention that knitters and sewers like to eat? :) An important part of meetings is socializing. Making new friends, enjoying 'old' friends, welcoming those who needed help into a circle of those who are helpers. Oh...and food. :)
So if you think you could join us for meetings once a month, day or evening, then please contact me at CCRfuzzy@gmail.com for directions to the first meeting. If you know others who would be interested in attending, please pass this info on to them.
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Newborns in Need, Inc. (NIN) is a 501(c)3 charity organized to take care of sick and needy babies and their families; and in cases of crisis, to help where help is needed.I was a member and BOD officer of a chapter in Norfolk until my home was destroyed by fire and we moved. I can honestly say I never worked for a more rewarding cause. At first it sounds morbid to enjoy making clothes for very ill babies or babies who die early in their short lives but imagine the compassion of saving that child's mother from having to go to a TOY STORE to shop for a special garment for her precious child. No grieving parent should ever suffer such indignity. You can be the person to share this mercy with another.
Newborns in Need, Inc. is founded upon Christian principles and provides essential items without charge to those in need. We have been serving God's tiniest children since 1992.
Now I am trying to organize a chapter here in Myerstown and I need your help. There is only one other chapter in PA about 3.5 hours drive northwest of Harrisburg. Our area of PA is devoid of active guilds, clubs or casual meetings for knitters, spinners and sewers. Let's correct that omission and be a blessing to others too. I am proposing an organizational meeting in Myerstown on Thursday May 25. There will be day and evening meetings. Decisions to be made will be location, days and times of meetings, choosing a Board of Directors for our chapter and a format for our meetings.
A typical chapter meeting includes brief business updates, planning events, the occasional speaker or short program and lots of time for working together or individually on projects. Oh...and food. :) The business part of this first meeting will include filling out the application for chapter recognition from the national group and discussion of the duties of the officers. Oh...and food. :) Not a knitter or sewer you say? We'll teach you! Do you have a pattern to share? let's do it! Can you cook? Did I mention that knitters and sewers like to eat? :) An important part of meetings is socializing. Making new friends, enjoying 'old' friends, welcoming those who needed help into a circle of those who are helpers. Oh...and food. :)
So if you think you could join us for meetings once a month, day or evening, then please contact me at CCRfuzzy@gmail.com for directions to the first meeting. If you know others who would be interested in attending, please pass this info on to them.
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Friday, May 04, 2007
Getting to know you...
1.WHAT TIME DID YOU GET UP THIS MORNING?
7:00
2. DIAMONDS OR PEARLS?
Pearls...surrounded by diamonds.
3. WHAT WAS THE LAST FILM YOU SAW AT THE CINEMA?
Night At the Museum
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE T.V. SHOW?
House
5. WHAT DO YOU USUALLY HAVE FOR BREAKFAST
Coffee and plain yogurt with fresh fruit
6. FAVORITE CUISINE?
Asian
7. WHAT IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME?
Elaine (If you know the first name you've been entrusted with a State secret, don't make me kill you for exposing it.)
8. WHAT FOOD DO YOU DISLIKE ?
..............................hmmmmmmmmmmmm...........................................
9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CD AT THE MOMENT?
Movie soundtrack of Pirates of the Caribean or Sting Songs from the Labyrinth
10. WHAT KIND OF TRUCK/CARS DO YOU DRIVE?
Dodge Stratus
11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SANDWICH?
Toasted smoked ham and swiss on rye
12. WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU DESPISE?
Dishonesty
13. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING?
a fancy flowing nightgown
14. IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ON VACATION, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
Tibet, Ireland/Scotland, Egypt
15. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHROOM?
Old white with gold metalic 'marbeling', preppy green and blue plaid curtains (NOT MY CHOICE!!!)
16. WHERE WOULD YOU RETIRE?
Rural VA
17. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST RECENT MEMORABLE BIRTHDAY?
30 was traumatic but not particularly recent (which is also traumatic).
18. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH?
Football
19.FARTHEST PLACE YOU ARE SENDING THIS?
The ethernet
20. WHO DO YOU LEAST EXPECT TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Anyone with good sense
21. PERSON YOU EXPECT TO SEND IT FIRST?
Those who read the blog.
22. COKE OR PEPSI?
Coke for full sugar, Pepsi if diet.
23. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY?
April 30
24. ARE YOU A MORNING OR NIGHT PERSON?
Afternoon
25. HOW MANY PETS?
Oh dear.... 3 that live in the house. ;)
26. ANY NEW OR EXCITING NEWS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?
MDSW TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
28. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE?
Grown up
29. HOW ARE YOU TODAY
Excited to leave for MDSW TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
30. What is your favorite candy?
Valrhonna Dark chocolate
31. FAVORITE FLOWER?
Daffodils
32. WHAT DAY ON THE CALENDAR ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO?
May 5 and 6 which is MDSW TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
33. SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU.
Tina is one of only a very very small group of people I can spend an entire LONG week at Farm Show with and never tire of her company. ¶ 7:32 AM 1 Comments
7:00
2. DIAMONDS OR PEARLS?
Pearls...surrounded by diamonds.
3. WHAT WAS THE LAST FILM YOU SAW AT THE CINEMA?
Night At the Museum
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE T.V. SHOW?
House
5. WHAT DO YOU USUALLY HAVE FOR BREAKFAST
Coffee and plain yogurt with fresh fruit
6. FAVORITE CUISINE?
Asian
7. WHAT IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME?
Elaine (If you know the first name you've been entrusted with a State secret, don't make me kill you for exposing it.)
8. WHAT FOOD DO YOU DISLIKE ?
..............................hmmmmmmmmmmmm...........................................
9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CD AT THE MOMENT?
Movie soundtrack of Pirates of the Caribean or Sting Songs from the Labyrinth
10. WHAT KIND OF TRUCK/CARS DO YOU DRIVE?
Dodge Stratus
11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SANDWICH?
Toasted smoked ham and swiss on rye
12. WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU DESPISE?
Dishonesty
13. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING?
a fancy flowing nightgown
14. IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ON VACATION, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
Tibet, Ireland/Scotland, Egypt
15. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHROOM?
Old white with gold metalic 'marbeling', preppy green and blue plaid curtains (NOT MY CHOICE!!!)
16. WHERE WOULD YOU RETIRE?
Rural VA
17. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST RECENT MEMORABLE BIRTHDAY?
30 was traumatic but not particularly recent (which is also traumatic).
18. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH?
Football
19.FARTHEST PLACE YOU ARE SENDING THIS?
The ethernet
20. WHO DO YOU LEAST EXPECT TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Anyone with good sense
21. PERSON YOU EXPECT TO SEND IT FIRST?
Those who read the blog.
22. COKE OR PEPSI?
Coke for full sugar, Pepsi if diet.
23. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY?
April 30
24. ARE YOU A MORNING OR NIGHT PERSON?
Afternoon
25. HOW MANY PETS?
Oh dear.... 3 that live in the house. ;)
26. ANY NEW OR EXCITING NEWS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?
MDSW TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
28. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE?
Grown up
29. HOW ARE YOU TODAY
Excited to leave for MDSW TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
30. What is your favorite candy?
Valrhonna Dark chocolate
31. FAVORITE FLOWER?
Daffodils
32. WHAT DAY ON THE CALENDAR ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO?
May 5 and 6 which is MDSW TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
33. SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU.
Tina is one of only a very very small group of people I can spend an entire LONG week at Farm Show with and never tire of her company. ¶ 7:32 AM 1 Comments
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Please define: ILLEGAL
Dobbs: A peculiar day for immigration rallies
POSTED: 8:52 a.m. EDT, May 2, 2007
By Lou DobbsCNN
Editor's Note: Lou Dobbs' commentary appears weekly on CNN.com.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- What a spectacle, what a mess. What a day for thousands and thousands of illegal aliens and their supporters to march through the streets of many of our biggest cities demanding amnesty for illegally entering the country.
Tuesday was given over to illegal aliens and their supporters to demand forgiveness for using fraudulent documents and assisting others in entering this country illegally. What a day for illegal aliens and their supporters to demand not only amnesty but also the end to immigration raids and an end to deportations.
May Day was a peculiar choice for those demonstrations, a day in many countries in which international socialism is celebrated and a reminder of those old Soviet Union military parades.
It was also an unfortunate and ironic choice on the part of the organizers of the demonstrations. May 1 in the United States is actually Law Day, a day first established by President Eisenhower in 1958 and ultimately codified into law in 1961 at the beginning of John F. Kennedy's administration. The purpose of Law Day is to give all Americans an opportunity to reflect on our legal heritage, and by statute, encourages "the cultivation of the respect for law that is so vital to the democratic way of life."
I'll bet you know about the illegal alien amnesty marches, but I don't know of a single news organization, electronic or print that pointed out that May 1 is America's Law Day. The cable news networks gave almost wall-to-wall coverage to the illegal alien demonstrations, but they apparently couldn't find any American celebrating Law Day.
And no one seems to want to take note that we are first a nation of laws, and that without those laws and their enforcement, the foundation of our great republic turns to sand. What a spectacle on Law Day for demonstrators to demand amnesty for those who broke the law to enter our country, many of whom also broke the law with fraudulent documents.
And what a mess when the president of the United States and the U.S. Congress are pandering to a group of people who are not citizens and refuse to demand enforcement of our immigration laws, our criminal laws, and fails to secure our borders and ports.
I couldn't help but wonder as I watched monitors bringing images of the marches and demonstrations from all across the country, who should really be protesting on May Day. What about the millions of legal residents who followed the long, drawn-out process to secure a visa to enter the United States lawfully? Maybe they should be protesting. What about the seven-figure backlog at the Citizenship and Immigration Services agency of people who are following the rules. Should they demonstrate?
What about all of our fellow Americans who are being marginalized by the massive importation of illegal, low-cost and mostly uneducated labor into this country? Perhaps those citizens should take to the streets. And what about the more than 250 million Americans who make up our middle class and those who aspire to it whose wages have stagnated and who are paying for the social, medical and economic costs of illegal immigration? That's a big march.
If yesterday's demonstrators and their supporters in Congress and corporate America are serious about their deep desire for American citizenship, why don't we hear any of them clearly say they're willing to give up dual citizenship? Or that they're willing to learn English and surrender demands of bilingual education? Or declare they embrace English as our official national language? Or demand that illegal employers of illegal aliens pay for the social, educational and medical costs now borne by the taxpayers?
Yesterday was Law Day. I hope that we celebrate Law Day with a great national enthusiasm next May 1. I guarantee you I'll march in that demonstration.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. ¶ 9:44 AM 2 Comments
Dobbs: A peculiar day for immigration rallies
POSTED: 8:52 a.m. EDT, May 2, 2007
By Lou DobbsCNN
Editor's Note: Lou Dobbs' commentary appears weekly on CNN.com.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- What a spectacle, what a mess. What a day for thousands and thousands of illegal aliens and their supporters to march through the streets of many of our biggest cities demanding amnesty for illegally entering the country.
Tuesday was given over to illegal aliens and their supporters to demand forgiveness for using fraudulent documents and assisting others in entering this country illegally. What a day for illegal aliens and their supporters to demand not only amnesty but also the end to immigration raids and an end to deportations.
May Day was a peculiar choice for those demonstrations, a day in many countries in which international socialism is celebrated and a reminder of those old Soviet Union military parades.
It was also an unfortunate and ironic choice on the part of the organizers of the demonstrations. May 1 in the United States is actually Law Day, a day first established by President Eisenhower in 1958 and ultimately codified into law in 1961 at the beginning of John F. Kennedy's administration. The purpose of Law Day is to give all Americans an opportunity to reflect on our legal heritage, and by statute, encourages "the cultivation of the respect for law that is so vital to the democratic way of life."
I'll bet you know about the illegal alien amnesty marches, but I don't know of a single news organization, electronic or print that pointed out that May 1 is America's Law Day. The cable news networks gave almost wall-to-wall coverage to the illegal alien demonstrations, but they apparently couldn't find any American celebrating Law Day.
And no one seems to want to take note that we are first a nation of laws, and that without those laws and their enforcement, the foundation of our great republic turns to sand. What a spectacle on Law Day for demonstrators to demand amnesty for those who broke the law to enter our country, many of whom also broke the law with fraudulent documents.
And what a mess when the president of the United States and the U.S. Congress are pandering to a group of people who are not citizens and refuse to demand enforcement of our immigration laws, our criminal laws, and fails to secure our borders and ports.
I couldn't help but wonder as I watched monitors bringing images of the marches and demonstrations from all across the country, who should really be protesting on May Day. What about the millions of legal residents who followed the long, drawn-out process to secure a visa to enter the United States lawfully? Maybe they should be protesting. What about the seven-figure backlog at the Citizenship and Immigration Services agency of people who are following the rules. Should they demonstrate?
What about all of our fellow Americans who are being marginalized by the massive importation of illegal, low-cost and mostly uneducated labor into this country? Perhaps those citizens should take to the streets. And what about the more than 250 million Americans who make up our middle class and those who aspire to it whose wages have stagnated and who are paying for the social, medical and economic costs of illegal immigration? That's a big march.
If yesterday's demonstrators and their supporters in Congress and corporate America are serious about their deep desire for American citizenship, why don't we hear any of them clearly say they're willing to give up dual citizenship? Or that they're willing to learn English and surrender demands of bilingual education? Or declare they embrace English as our official national language? Or demand that illegal employers of illegal aliens pay for the social, educational and medical costs now borne by the taxpayers?
Yesterday was Law Day. I hope that we celebrate Law Day with a great national enthusiasm next May 1. I guarantee you I'll march in that demonstration.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. ¶ 9:44 AM 2 Comments
