The swine flu is here and doing quite well for itself. Here is some information that most people do not know...
If you get feeling tired with fever and possibly other cold/flu symptoms such as headache, phlegm, and cough. Go to the doctor immediately--the first day of symptoms if possible--because there is an antiviral medication (Tamiflu) that alleviates and minimizes the symptoms of the swine flu. Tamiflu only works if you start taking it within the first 48 hours of symptoms. So timing is important.
It will not get rid of the flu only alleviate symptoms.
We personally know a number of people who have had the flu already. Some were able to catch it in time, take the antiviral, and get over it in 4-5 days while others did not and had it linger for up to 10 days.
Good luck and good health to all!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
We Weren't the Only Ones!
When Jeff returned the raft and equipment to the USU ORC today, the person who checked in the supplies said that everyone who returned rafts had their own "hell" story to tell about their Snake River raft trip. Everyone said it was the worst they had ever experienced, most were capsized and shaken and called it quits in the middle of the river like our group did.
We were unable to find out about the raft of 20 that went down behind our raft. My guess is that they were all found or else we would have heard something about it. (Last we heard they were still missing 6 people.)
Just to let you know, the King of Powell-land and his royal subjects are already planning next year's river rafting trip with two major changes: go mid to late July instead of June and get the larger raft!
My love to all "survivors!"
We were unable to find out about the raft of 20 that went down behind our raft. My guess is that they were all found or else we would have heard something about it. (Last we heard they were still missing 6 people.)
Just to let you know, the King of Powell-land and his royal subjects are already planning next year's river rafting trip with two major changes: go mid to late July instead of June and get the larger raft!
My love to all "survivors!"
Sunday, June 28, 2009
GOING DOWN THE SNAKE RIVER
After eight years rafting down the river as part of our annual family vacation, "going down the snake river" has new meaning for us. It used to mean laughing and having fun rafting down the river. However, now it means "going down IN the Snake River."
When we got to the river to launch the raft the buzz story was how a scout leader drowned in the river yesterday. Apparently, he was thrown from the raft, dragged by the undercurrent to an eddy which held him down, and he drowned. Needless to say everyone on our raft took extra care. However, the first run down the river was fierce. The water was very high with very strong and dangerous undercurrents and numerous eddies. Even with the extra care and caution, if you ask the children, they will tell you they were scared beyond measure. (Remember, we've been going down this river for eight years, but this was worse than any other time!)
After lunch some in the group did not want to go down again; that is until they felt fully recovered from the first river run experience. (Yes, it really was that bad!) Well, seven others wanted to take a second run--a run that ended up disastrous and near fatal for more than one of them.
I was not on the raft. Thirty minutes after they launched (3:00 p.m.) I got a feeling that something was wrong and all I could do was wait--wait to see if they made it down the river, wait for someone to tell me there's been a problem, etc... At 3:30 Sammy comes running toward me panting, out of breath, screaming that the raft capsized. I'm getting bits and pieces of what happened in between her short breaths. And what I heard wasn't good at all.
Samantha (the self-titled heroine of the story) popped to the surface and grabbed two oars and the raft, spotted a dead tree sticking out in to the water (it was much closer than shore), directed Coltin to swim with the raft to the dead tree. She secured herself to the dead tree with one arm while holding the raft with the other. She took in a lot of water. She saved the raft from floating away. But there is much more of her story yet to be told...
Coltin (friend) came up to the surface close to the raft, he grabbed the rope, saw Sammy's head bobbing in the water, was in the process of helping her when he realized she too was holding on to the rope. He helped Dylan and Melissa on to the dead tree.
Dylan followed Richard's advice on how to get out of an undercurrent and shot up to the surface rather quickly; an oar smacked him in the face; he grabbed the raft rope; he saw an orange blob, which ended up being Melissa, and stuck an oar out to her and pulled her in to him and they swam to the dead tree. He lost his hat and his glasses (He is almost legally blind without his glasses.)
Melissa (friend) came up to the surface holding an oar and grabbed another one floating by. She couldn't see because water got in between her contacts, but she was able to see a blue blob which was an oar that Dylan used to reach out to her. She said later that if Dylan didn't do this, she probably would have been sucked into the next rapid and down the river.
Meghann wasn't just thrown from the raft, she was shot out. She landed further away from the raft, but luckily she held on to the lead rope and was able to pull herself to the raft then to the dead tree. She helped Samantha and the others on to the dead tree, secured the raft, and started calming everyone down.
While the five were clinging to the dead tree another raft came and helped them to shore.
Wait a minute. I told you there were seven people on the raft. Where are the other two? Well, that's exactly what the five were thinking. They were frantically calling out and searching the water for Stacey (friend) and Jeff. The Guide on the other raft asked them, "Where's your family?" They answered, "Two are missing." It was at this point they saw Stacey on the other side of the river on the bank shaken but safe. The Guide then asked, "Is one of them a guy?" "Yes" was the unanimous reply. It was then that they learned that another raft had picked up Jeff and was bringing him to where they were.
Now to tell you about Jeff and Stacey.
Stacey was thrown quite a distance down the river and traveled down river until Clint (friend in a ducky) pulled her out of the water and took her to the closest shore. She was able to rest here until Clint and Slade (friend) tied their duckies together and took her to the opposite shore to the rest of the group.
Jeff, well, he almost didn't make it, and I'm not sugar coating it. Right now I am glad I am not a widow! Jeff was also thrown quite a distance down river and into the next rapid. He told me that he went under more than eight times, the last time he said he saw lights, couldn't breathe, and all he could think about was if everyone else was safe. His friend Slade was frantically searching the water for him, couldn't find him anywhere. Finally, he saw Jeff bob up then down again, and was able to grab him the next time he bobbed to the surface. He got Jeff to shore where Jeff passed out for a few minutes. A raft then picked him up and took him to where the other five were.
The five (Stacey wasn't with them yet) decided that Jeff didn't look well--definitely not well enough to finish the river run! I now get to finish the "Samantha part of the story." Here they were stranded on the shore and the only way out (besides the water route) was to climb up the mountainside to the road and somehow get help. Sammy was chosen for the task. I haven't asked why, but she climbed the mountain with the six oars they were able to save and her life vest in hand. God only knows how she managed to do that. Once at the road, she left the oars and vest and started running the three miles to the campsite. She had taken in so much water while in the river that she had to stop and vomit a couple of times, but she continued running on. About a mile or so from camp a Park Ranger stopped her and asked her what was wrong--why she was running. He then drove her the rest of the way to the camp where she and her Aunt Donna got in the car to get me and Richard at one of the river look-outs. We then went down the road to where the others were stranded down the mountain. She jumped out of the car and ran back down the mountainside to be with the others.
Richard ran down to them, and with his vast knowledge of emergency medicine proceeded to make sure everyone was all right. He then assisted in getting raft and people to the top. Donna and I stayed on the roadside doing whatever we needed to do to assist in the rescue.
Doug (Stacey's husband) was already there and helping when we arrived. Apparently he got worried when he didn't see them on the river at the look-out where he was waiting, so he drove the road looking down at the water and by chance saw them stranded on the shore.
It took some effort and a lot of team work to get everyone and the raft up the mountain.
Back at camp Richard listened to everyone's heart and lungs. However, we were all worried about Jeff. He had taken in so much water, gone under so many times, and passed out for a few minutes I wanted to take him to the hospital for monitoring. (There is a high incidence of heart failure within 24 hours of survivors of near fatal drownings and the likelihood of respiratory infection.) However, he didn't want to go, so Richard monitored him closely for a few hours and we compromised that he would go to the Doctor when we got back to Logan. I was also concerned about Samantha--she nearly drowned, she climbed a mountain, ran for help, ran down a mountain, etc...--her energy was completely spent she started shaking.
We are now back in Logan and Jeff still can't take a deep breath without coughing. Sam seems to be doing well, but I am taking both of them to the Doctor in the morning!
Good News for all Powell-land... The King Still Reigns!
When we got to the river to launch the raft the buzz story was how a scout leader drowned in the river yesterday. Apparently, he was thrown from the raft, dragged by the undercurrent to an eddy which held him down, and he drowned. Needless to say everyone on our raft took extra care. However, the first run down the river was fierce. The water was very high with very strong and dangerous undercurrents and numerous eddies. Even with the extra care and caution, if you ask the children, they will tell you they were scared beyond measure. (Remember, we've been going down this river for eight years, but this was worse than any other time!)
After lunch some in the group did not want to go down again; that is until they felt fully recovered from the first river run experience. (Yes, it really was that bad!) Well, seven others wanted to take a second run--a run that ended up disastrous and near fatal for more than one of them.
I was not on the raft. Thirty minutes after they launched (3:00 p.m.) I got a feeling that something was wrong and all I could do was wait--wait to see if they made it down the river, wait for someone to tell me there's been a problem, etc... At 3:30 Sammy comes running toward me panting, out of breath, screaming that the raft capsized. I'm getting bits and pieces of what happened in between her short breaths. And what I heard wasn't good at all.
Samantha (the self-titled heroine of the story) popped to the surface and grabbed two oars and the raft, spotted a dead tree sticking out in to the water (it was much closer than shore), directed Coltin to swim with the raft to the dead tree. She secured herself to the dead tree with one arm while holding the raft with the other. She took in a lot of water. She saved the raft from floating away. But there is much more of her story yet to be told...
Coltin (friend) came up to the surface close to the raft, he grabbed the rope, saw Sammy's head bobbing in the water, was in the process of helping her when he realized she too was holding on to the rope. He helped Dylan and Melissa on to the dead tree.
Dylan followed Richard's advice on how to get out of an undercurrent and shot up to the surface rather quickly; an oar smacked him in the face; he grabbed the raft rope; he saw an orange blob, which ended up being Melissa, and stuck an oar out to her and pulled her in to him and they swam to the dead tree. He lost his hat and his glasses (He is almost legally blind without his glasses.)
Melissa (friend) came up to the surface holding an oar and grabbed another one floating by. She couldn't see because water got in between her contacts, but she was able to see a blue blob which was an oar that Dylan used to reach out to her. She said later that if Dylan didn't do this, she probably would have been sucked into the next rapid and down the river.
Meghann wasn't just thrown from the raft, she was shot out. She landed further away from the raft, but luckily she held on to the lead rope and was able to pull herself to the raft then to the dead tree. She helped Samantha and the others on to the dead tree, secured the raft, and started calming everyone down.
While the five were clinging to the dead tree another raft came and helped them to shore.
Wait a minute. I told you there were seven people on the raft. Where are the other two? Well, that's exactly what the five were thinking. They were frantically calling out and searching the water for Stacey (friend) and Jeff. The Guide on the other raft asked them, "Where's your family?" They answered, "Two are missing." It was at this point they saw Stacey on the other side of the river on the bank shaken but safe. The Guide then asked, "Is one of them a guy?" "Yes" was the unanimous reply. It was then that they learned that another raft had picked up Jeff and was bringing him to where they were.
Now to tell you about Jeff and Stacey.
Stacey was thrown quite a distance down the river and traveled down river until Clint (friend in a ducky) pulled her out of the water and took her to the closest shore. She was able to rest here until Clint and Slade (friend) tied their duckies together and took her to the opposite shore to the rest of the group.
Jeff, well, he almost didn't make it, and I'm not sugar coating it. Right now I am glad I am not a widow! Jeff was also thrown quite a distance down river and into the next rapid. He told me that he went under more than eight times, the last time he said he saw lights, couldn't breathe, and all he could think about was if everyone else was safe. His friend Slade was frantically searching the water for him, couldn't find him anywhere. Finally, he saw Jeff bob up then down again, and was able to grab him the next time he bobbed to the surface. He got Jeff to shore where Jeff passed out for a few minutes. A raft then picked him up and took him to where the other five were.
The five (Stacey wasn't with them yet) decided that Jeff didn't look well--definitely not well enough to finish the river run! I now get to finish the "Samantha part of the story." Here they were stranded on the shore and the only way out (besides the water route) was to climb up the mountainside to the road and somehow get help. Sammy was chosen for the task. I haven't asked why, but she climbed the mountain with the six oars they were able to save and her life vest in hand. God only knows how she managed to do that. Once at the road, she left the oars and vest and started running the three miles to the campsite. She had taken in so much water while in the river that she had to stop and vomit a couple of times, but she continued running on. About a mile or so from camp a Park Ranger stopped her and asked her what was wrong--why she was running. He then drove her the rest of the way to the camp where she and her Aunt Donna got in the car to get me and Richard at one of the river look-outs. We then went down the road to where the others were stranded down the mountain. She jumped out of the car and ran back down the mountainside to be with the others.
Richard ran down to them, and with his vast knowledge of emergency medicine proceeded to make sure everyone was all right. He then assisted in getting raft and people to the top. Donna and I stayed on the roadside doing whatever we needed to do to assist in the rescue.
Doug (Stacey's husband) was already there and helping when we arrived. Apparently he got worried when he didn't see them on the river at the look-out where he was waiting, so he drove the road looking down at the water and by chance saw them stranded on the shore.
It took some effort and a lot of team work to get everyone and the raft up the mountain.
Back at camp Richard listened to everyone's heart and lungs. However, we were all worried about Jeff. He had taken in so much water, gone under so many times, and passed out for a few minutes I wanted to take him to the hospital for monitoring. (There is a high incidence of heart failure within 24 hours of survivors of near fatal drownings and the likelihood of respiratory infection.) However, he didn't want to go, so Richard monitored him closely for a few hours and we compromised that he would go to the Doctor when we got back to Logan. I was also concerned about Samantha--she nearly drowned, she climbed a mountain, ran for help, ran down a mountain, etc...--her energy was completely spent she started shaking.
We are now back in Logan and Jeff still can't take a deep breath without coughing. Sam seems to be doing well, but I am taking both of them to the Doctor in the morning!
Good News for all Powell-land... The King Still Reigns!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
FINALLY!
I have been stuck at the same weight since May 11th. Talk about a weight plateau--a five week plateau is ridiculous. Well today it finally happened; the plateau spell is broken. I'm on my way 'down' again. Yippee!
I have also put on a bunch of muscle weight. Actually, I'm trying to bulk up my arms and strengthen my back, neck, and shoulders in hopes of undoing car accident damage. Even so, I'm finding it more and more difficult to open jars. (I hope to ward off the arthritis as long as I can, and it doesn't help being married to Mr. muscle--loose for Jeff is tight for me.) Getting old sucks!
I have also put on a bunch of muscle weight. Actually, I'm trying to bulk up my arms and strengthen my back, neck, and shoulders in hopes of undoing car accident damage. Even so, I'm finding it more and more difficult to open jars. (I hope to ward off the arthritis as long as I can, and it doesn't help being married to Mr. muscle--loose for Jeff is tight for me.) Getting old sucks!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Dylan's Graduation
Here's Dyl looking all spiffy in his graduation togs!
I really like these pictures, so I'm going to use these as our "family pictures" for this year. For those of you who know my children, you know these pictures represent how silly they all are. I love the fact that they are so easy-going and fun-loving!
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Monday, June 08, 2009
Good Looking Guy!
I want to draw your attention to the picture of Dylan in his tuxedo in the 'Busy Week For Dylan' post.
He is one good looking guy!
He is one good looking guy!
I'm warning you up front--I'm in a pissy mood
Since March I have lost about 25 pounds. A neighbor recently noticed my weight loss and commented on it. That actually made me feel good; it's nice to know that someone noticed. What made me feel pissy is that her friend then made a comment about my back, " Oh I bet your back feels so much better now." Let me explain...
Many physical health problems can be directly related to one's weight. However, my back problem is not. It was directly caused by a chiropractor damaging my sacroiliac (SI) when I was pregnant with Samantha. I also have hereditary factors that come in to play with a pre-disposition for psoriatic arthritis. So regardless of what I weigh I will always have SI problems.
People who judge other people by their weight piss me off!! And people who think that a person's medical problems are directly related to their weight piss me off even more!!!!!
(And people who use an excess of exclamation points also piss me off!!!!!!!)
And just to let you know that I'm not a total "bee-otch" I know the friend, in her way, was trying to be nice and supportive. It just rubbed me the wrong way--that's all.
Many physical health problems can be directly related to one's weight. However, my back problem is not. It was directly caused by a chiropractor damaging my sacroiliac (SI) when I was pregnant with Samantha. I also have hereditary factors that come in to play with a pre-disposition for psoriatic arthritis. So regardless of what I weigh I will always have SI problems.
People who judge other people by their weight piss me off!! And people who think that a person's medical problems are directly related to their weight piss me off even more!!!!!
(And people who use an excess of exclamation points also piss me off!!!!!!!)
And just to let you know that I'm not a total "bee-otch" I know the friend, in her way, was trying to be nice and supportive. It just rubbed me the wrong way--that's all.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Elder Powell
This is Dylan's news to tell, but he doesn't ever look at the blog so I guess I get to be the one to blab...
In two weeks Dylan will be ordained an Elder. I haven't gotten used to the idea of him being a high school graduate yet.
The next thing to do is sign up for the Temple Prep class at the Institute and he will be ready to take the next step 'to the beginning of the rest of his life.'
Cool huh?! My little boy is all grow'd up!
In two weeks Dylan will be ordained an Elder. I haven't gotten used to the idea of him being a high school graduate yet.
The next thing to do is sign up for the Temple Prep class at the Institute and he will be ready to take the next step 'to the beginning of the rest of his life.'
Cool huh?! My little boy is all grow'd up!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Busy Week For Dylan!
The last week in May was busy for our newest graduate, Dylan.
His Senior Prom date started at 8 a.m. I'm not sure what seniors do around the country, but here it is popular to have a "day date," lunch, then a couple of hours off to get ready for the big finale of the dinner date and Senior Prom. It makes for a long day. Dylan rented a tuxedo for this special occasion.
A few days later was the Venture Crew Court of Honor where Dylan received four awards. He could have earned five, but we didn't get the paperwork done on time.
Tonight was the Seminary Graduation Ceremony for our Stake. Only 31 Seniors completed all four years of Seminary. You would think here in Utah that more youth would graduate Seminary. We are very proud of him.
Well it's not over yet. In two days is his High School Graduation. It is so large a production with the number of students and family attending that it is held at the Utah State University indoor Stadium.
The Bishop asked Dylan last week what his plans are for the future. Dylan's response, "get a job, work for a year, then go on a mission." He is a great kid--couldn't have asked for a better son!
Love you Dylan. Congratulations!
mom
His Senior Prom date started at 8 a.m. I'm not sure what seniors do around the country, but here it is popular to have a "day date," lunch, then a couple of hours off to get ready for the big finale of the dinner date and Senior Prom. It makes for a long day. Dylan rented a tuxedo for this special occasion.
A few days later was the Venture Crew Court of Honor where Dylan received four awards. He could have earned five, but we didn't get the paperwork done on time.Tonight was the Seminary Graduation Ceremony for our Stake. Only 31 Seniors completed all four years of Seminary. You would think here in Utah that more youth would graduate Seminary. We are very proud of him.
Well it's not over yet. In two days is his High School Graduation. It is so large a production with the number of students and family attending that it is held at the Utah State University indoor Stadium.
The Bishop asked Dylan last week what his plans are for the future. Dylan's response, "get a job, work for a year, then go on a mission." He is a great kid--couldn't have asked for a better son!
Love you Dylan. Congratulations!
mom
Friday, May 29, 2009
Okay, maybe I'm bragging, but I really don't have much to brag about, except, that is, my garden. I've been eating Sorrel from my garden since the first of April. Sorrel is a very tart tasting lemony spinach that takes some getting used to. I can't eat it all the time or I'd get sick of it, so I haven't picked it for a couple of weeks. Today I went to pick some and noticed that it is already going to seed. Now you may think that means it is done and gone for the rest of the summer, but in reality it means that in a couple more weeks I'll have a fresh new baby crop of sorrel. Last year I got three crops; this year, the way things are going, I'll probably get4 crops.
I owe it to tire gardening. Have I told you (hee hee) how much I enjoy my tire garden!!!
I owe it to tire gardening. Have I told you (hee hee) how much I enjoy my tire garden!!!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
The Brink of the Next Civil War !
Here comes the fire storm. If they are successful in separating the state from the federal government, then not only does the state lose control over themselves and the voters of that state are shunned, but it opens the door for all types of relationships including polygamy and any type of relationship people want to claim.. Why couldn’t I marry my cat and then claim him as a dependant?
“We and our relationships should be treated equally under the law. Our goal is to advance the cause of equality for all Americans." (quoted from lawsuit in opposition to Prop 8 filed 5/09. See article below.)
If this is successful then it means that individual state constitutions and individual state laws are null to the ever powerful will of the federal government. This is the very thing that the Civil War was fought over.
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This is beyond dangerous!
Berkeley couple challenges Prop. 8
Bay City News Service
Posted: 05/27/2009 12:15:47 PM PDT
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)
In the wake of the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 8, the state's ban on same-sex marriage, two couples are pursuing a new tactic with a federal court lawsuit.
A lesbian couple from Berkeley and a gay couple from Burbank filed the lawsuit in federal court in San Francisco on Friday.
The lawsuit claims that Proposition 8, enacted by state voters on Nov. 4, violates the couple's federal constitutional rights to due process and equal treatment by denying them the right to marry.
The couples are represented by prominent attorneys Theodore Olson of Washington, D.C., and David Boies of Armonk, N.Y., who argued on opposite sides of the Bush v. Gore case that decided the 2000 presidential election.
Today, the attorneys filed a motion asking for a hearing on July 2 before Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker in San Francisco on their bid for a preliminary injunction blocking Proposition 8.
The two couples said in a statement today, "We and our relationships should be treated equally under the law. Our goal is to advance the cause of equality for all Americans."
Until now, battles over same-sex marriage in California have centered on the state constitution. A year ago, the California Supreme Court said by a 4-3 vote that the state constitution's guarantee of equal treatment provides a right to gay marriage.
But state voters overturned that ruling when they enacted Proposition 8 by a 52 percent majority last fall as a state constitutional amendment. On Tuesday, the state high court ruled by a 6-1 vote that Proposition 8 was within voters' power to amend the state constitution.
The new lawsuit is based on separate federal constitutional rights.
Among other cases, the lawsuit cites a 1967 ruling in which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Virginia ban on interracial marriage and said the freedom to marry is a "vital personal right."
The plaintiffs are Kris Perry and Sandy Stier of Berkeley, who have been together for nine years and have four sons, and Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo of Burbank.
Both couples say they tried to get married last week, but were denied marriage licenses by their county clerk's offices because of Proposition 8.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Theengs Thaut Piss Mee Ofph
People who ...
ask my opinion then tell me it's wrong
ask my opinion then want to argue that their opinion is right
don't know the rules for a four-way stop
don't pay attention when approaching a four-way stop
slow down while driving because they are on their cell phone
drive in the turning lane
turn from the driving lane
make right turns from the left lane (exception: semi-trucks)
ask people personal questions about other people
make rude comments about others behind their back
try to sound smart by using "big" words but use them wrong
judge people by their size
judge people by their color
categorize people as a means of criticizing them
pretend to like animals when they really don't
chew gum
talk with food in their mouth
talk just for the sake of hearing themselves talk
ask questions and don't let the person answer
ask questions but don't listen to the answer
ask questions they already know the answer to
care more about looks than character
can't park correctly in parking spaces
park in the no parking zones in front of stores
can't pronounce the short "e" sound correctly
say "these ones"
don't know the difference between subject and object pronouns
don't use correct tense (ex. was, were--arghhh!)
use apostrophes incorrectly
misuse commas
brag
talk incessantly about a movie or a book
tell the ending of a movie or a book I haven't seen or read yet
think their "rights" are more important than mine
criticize others to make themselves feel important
look to me for their personal "validation"
ask my advice on the same situation more than once
contradict themselves in order to always be "right"
say "sorry" but don't indicate for what
walk down the center of an aisle and expect you to move for them
don't pay attention to what is going on around them
listen to mp3 players in shopping centers
make statement/comment but imply a question
get upset when I don't answer a non-existent question
. . . piss me off!
Hey, it's my blog I can vent if I want!
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ask my opinion then tell me it's wrong
ask my opinion then want to argue that their opinion is right
don't know the rules for a four-way stop
don't pay attention when approaching a four-way stop
slow down while driving because they are on their cell phone
drive in the turning lane
turn from the driving lane
make right turns from the left lane (exception: semi-trucks)
ask people personal questions about other people
make rude comments about others behind their back
try to sound smart by using "big" words but use them wrong
judge people by their size
judge people by their color
categorize people as a means of criticizing them
pretend to like animals when they really don't
chew gum
talk with food in their mouth
talk just for the sake of hearing themselves talk
ask questions and don't let the person answer
ask questions but don't listen to the answer
ask questions they already know the answer to
care more about looks than character
can't park correctly in parking spaces
park in the no parking zones in front of stores
can't pronounce the short "e" sound correctly
say "these ones"
don't know the difference between subject and object pronouns
don't use correct tense (ex. was, were--arghhh!)
use apostrophes incorrectly
misuse commas
brag
talk incessantly about a movie or a book
tell the ending of a movie or a book I haven't seen or read yet
think their "rights" are more important than mine
criticize others to make themselves feel important
look to me for their personal "validation"
ask my advice on the same situation more than once
contradict themselves in order to always be "right"
say "sorry" but don't indicate for what
walk down the center of an aisle and expect you to move for them
don't pay attention to what is going on around them
listen to mp3 players in shopping centers
make statement/comment but imply a question
get upset when I don't answer a non-existent question
. . . piss me off!
Hey, it's my blog I can vent if I want!
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Saturday, May 09, 2009
God is Definitely at Work in Our Lives
Samantha decided she wanted to spend more time with her little sis Andrea, so she invited her shopping after school. Andrea's co-worker was going to pick her up for work, but Samantha said she would take her to work so she and Andrea could have more time together. On the way to work traffic was backed up about a mile on Main Street, so Samantha decided to take the back roads. Andrea just ended up being a few minutes late.
Later, Samantha got a phone call from Andrea informing her why the traffic was backed up. The girl that was going to pick up Andrea and take her to work was side-swiped by another car. The accident was bad enough to block both lanes of traffic. The vehicle's passenger side was completely smashed. If Andrea were in that seat, we may not have her anymore!
Later, Samantha got a phone call from Andrea informing her why the traffic was backed up. The girl that was going to pick up Andrea and take her to work was side-swiped by another car. The accident was bad enough to block both lanes of traffic. The vehicle's passenger side was completely smashed. If Andrea were in that seat, we may not have her anymore!
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
"Freedom Is Indivisible" --Ronald Reagan
"Freedom is indivisible--there is no 's' on the end of it. You can erode freedom, diminish it, but you cannot divide it and chose to keep 'some freedoms' while giving up others." --Ronald Reagan
I thought this quote fitting for today when so much of our freedom is being stripped away.
Samantha shared with us a movie she watched in one of her USU classes. As we watched it, she told us to think about what is happening today right in front of our noses with our current president. I recommend you rent the movie Triumph of the Will. It will be in the foreign film section. It is a German propaganda movie made in 1935 after the Nazi Party took control. Its main emphasis is to show how great "The Party" is and all the great things they are doing for Germany. Compare it to what's going on now--very enlightening.
I thought this quote fitting for today when so much of our freedom is being stripped away.
Samantha shared with us a movie she watched in one of her USU classes. As we watched it, she told us to think about what is happening today right in front of our noses with our current president. I recommend you rent the movie Triumph of the Will. It will be in the foreign film section. It is a German propaganda movie made in 1935 after the Nazi Party took control. Its main emphasis is to show how great "The Party" is and all the great things they are doing for Germany. Compare it to what's going on now--very enlightening.
Home Grown Super Hero -- Andrea!
Everyone who knows Andrea knows she is special. It has only recently come to our attention of just how special she is or in her case how "Super" she is. Last week Andrea learned she could pop out bones (and she loving acquired the nick name of "baby breaker" --sorry, personal story). Last night she learned that she could also break through metal. Robert was the unfortunate recipient of her super power display. It's a good thing Andrea now has a job so she can replace the toilet handle.
Andrea now comes with a warning: Caution. Remind Andrea to turn off her super powers before she touches anything!
Andrea now comes with a warning: Caution. Remind Andrea to turn off her super powers before she touches anything!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Ughhhhh!
The week I should be doing a mad dash at cleaning the house I'm nursing a sprained back. I couldn't even move on Monday and Tuesday and spent the whole time in bed on the heating pad. Wednesday was better for me. I took lots of Ibuprofen, but I didn't get any relief until I changed to acetaminophen. Strange huh?
Tomorrow we pick up Lukas at the airport. Yikes can you believe it? We are all very excited. I just hope he doesn't mind dirty carpets. There was no way I could clean them this week! I guess I'll just have to get my cleaning done while he's here instead.
Tomorrow we pick up Lukas at the airport. Yikes can you believe it? We are all very excited. I just hope he doesn't mind dirty carpets. There was no way I could clean them this week! I guess I'll just have to get my cleaning done while he's here instead.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wow! The Harmors really are Kings. I knew we were Royalty!
Wow! I just found "The King Family Website" and it has Harmors listed as relatives. I haven't done any genealogy for years, but what little I did I don't remember having the surname King show up.
Computers and the internet are great tools for genealogy. Morris, you need to see this site!
Computers and the internet are great tools for genealogy. Morris, you need to see this site!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Food -- Yummy Food!
Last year a bunch of friends got together and started a monthly international food night. Last night was "Irish Night." There was lots of good food! Each month I have fun looking through recipes deciding what to prepare. I like to choose interesting sounding recipes. For Irish night I made a main course, a specialty bread and soup --Blue Cheese, Zucchini and Bacon Soup. Sounds interesting doesn't it? The soup was absolutely delicious! I have to admit I wasn't sure I was even going to like it and it ended up being my favorite dish of the night.
Moral of the story -- don't be afraid to try new things!
Moral of the story -- don't be afraid to try new things!
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