Friday, July 06, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Food For Thought
Found this over at Beth's blog...
If there are one or more people on your friends list who make yourworld a better place just because they exist, and who you would not have met (in real life or not) without the Internet, then post this same sentence in your journal.
Film Meme
Found this over at K's blog and since I'm a movie buff, I thought I'd do it!
1. Name a movie that you have seen more than 10 times:
Ocean's Eleven.
2. Name a movie that you've seen multiple times in the theater:
Love Actually.
3. Name an actor who would make you more inclined to see a movie:
Matthew McConaghey.
4. Name an actor who would make you less likely to see a movie:
Renee Zellweger.
5. Name a movie that you can quote from:
The Cutting Edge.
6. Name a movie musical that you know all the lyrics to all the songs:
The Sound Of Music.
7. Name a movie that you have been known to sing along with:
The Sound of Music & Rent.
8. Name a movie that you would recommend everyone see:
* The Usual Suspects
* Godfather I & II
9. Name a movie that you own:
The Departed.
10. Name an actor who launched his/her entertainment career in another medium but who has surprised you with his/her acting chops:
Leonardo DiCaprio - Growing Pains, anyone?!?
11. Have you ever seen a movie in a drive-in?
Nope.
12. Ever made out in a movie?
Yes.
13. Name a movie that you keep meaning to see but just haven't gotten around to it:
Casablanca. (I know...it's a classic. Just have to be in the mood and have yet to have said mood hit me.)
14. Ever walked out of a movie?
No, but I've come close....
15. Name a movie that made you cry in the theater:
Steel Magnolias.
16. Popcorn?
Yes, light butter please.
17. How often do you go to the movies (as opposed to renting them or watching them at home)?
Lately, it seems I've been to the movies quite a few times in the last month.
18. What's the last movie you saw in the theater?
Ocean's Thirteen...yesterday as a matter of fact!
19. What's your favorite/preferred genre of movie?
Romantic Comedies; Comedies.
20. What's the first movie you remember seeing in the theater?
Tootsie. (Man, I'm old!)
21. What movie do you wish you had never seen?
Vacancy.
22. What is the weirdest movie you enjoyed?
Memento.
23. What is the scariest movie you've seen?
Hmmmm....that's a tough one. I don't typically watch scary movies. Vacancy scared the beejeezus out of me.
24. What is the funniest movie you've seen?
I can't name just one...Wedding Crashers was hysterical. Super Troopers was a riot.
1. Name a movie that you have seen more than 10 times:
Ocean's Eleven.
2. Name a movie that you've seen multiple times in the theater:
Love Actually.
3. Name an actor who would make you more inclined to see a movie:
Matthew McConaghey.
4. Name an actor who would make you less likely to see a movie:
Renee Zellweger.
5. Name a movie that you can quote from:
The Cutting Edge.
6. Name a movie musical that you know all the lyrics to all the songs:
The Sound Of Music.
7. Name a movie that you have been known to sing along with:
The Sound of Music & Rent.
8. Name a movie that you would recommend everyone see:
* The Usual Suspects
* Godfather I & II
9. Name a movie that you own:
The Departed.
10. Name an actor who launched his/her entertainment career in another medium but who has surprised you with his/her acting chops:
Leonardo DiCaprio - Growing Pains, anyone?!?
11. Have you ever seen a movie in a drive-in?
Nope.
12. Ever made out in a movie?
Yes.
13. Name a movie that you keep meaning to see but just haven't gotten around to it:
Casablanca. (I know...it's a classic. Just have to be in the mood and have yet to have said mood hit me.)
14. Ever walked out of a movie?
No, but I've come close....
15. Name a movie that made you cry in the theater:
Steel Magnolias.
16. Popcorn?
Yes, light butter please.
17. How often do you go to the movies (as opposed to renting them or watching them at home)?
Lately, it seems I've been to the movies quite a few times in the last month.
18. What's the last movie you saw in the theater?
Ocean's Thirteen...yesterday as a matter of fact!
19. What's your favorite/preferred genre of movie?
Romantic Comedies; Comedies.
20. What's the first movie you remember seeing in the theater?
Tootsie. (Man, I'm old!)
21. What movie do you wish you had never seen?
Vacancy.
22. What is the weirdest movie you enjoyed?
Memento.
23. What is the scariest movie you've seen?
Hmmmm....that's a tough one. I don't typically watch scary movies. Vacancy scared the beejeezus out of me.
24. What is the funniest movie you've seen?
I can't name just one...Wedding Crashers was hysterical. Super Troopers was a riot.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Nearing Extinction: The American Worker
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
June 12 of 12
It's that time again and I didn't forget! Although I am a day late in posting. Yesterday proved to be a long day....
5:15 a.m. - Took a quick picture of my old counter top microwave that I'm going to list on Craig's List for $25, so if you're in the greater Columbus, Ohio area and are in need of a microwave...let me know, have I got a deal for you! :)
8:00 a.m. - Picture of my cooler which transported by meals for the week. I needed to put it in an insulated container as I spent two hours at the gym that morning.
9:15 a.m. - Wrapping up my dad's Father's Day present. So to all you Father's out there - Happy Father's Day Sunday, June 17th!
10:20 a.m. - Uh oh. We received a fine from the Ohio Elections Commission because I filed a report late....
4:05 p.m. - Heading out the door to my beautiful, not so new, but still lovely Honda CR-V! I love this car!
4:40 p.m. - Arriving at my friend Jacqui's house. I'm hanging out here before the Circle of Friends 5K.
5:00 p.m. - Took a picture of her window fan that I plan on purchasing because oh my goodness, does that thing rock! Her loft was so nice and cool despite it being 87 degrees outside and the A/C was NOT on!
5:10 p.m. - Eating my afternoon snack of tuna and mixed greens pre-race. Want plenty of time to digest....
5:30 p.m. - My friend Kelly arriving to change her clothes for the 5K and pick me up!
6:10 p.m. - Race registration. The Circle of Friends 5K benefits Columbus Children's Hospital and its many (unfortunately) cancer patients.
8:45 p.m. - Dropping off season 4 of QAF. I needed to see how the boys of Liberty Avenue ended their run!
9:00 p.m. - Picture of my race bib.
9:50 p.m. - A sideways glance of my stairs upstairs. I'm beat!
5:15 a.m. - Took a quick picture of my old counter top microwave that I'm going to list on Craig's List for $25, so if you're in the greater Columbus, Ohio area and are in need of a microwave...let me know, have I got a deal for you! :)
8:00 a.m. - Picture of my cooler which transported by meals for the week. I needed to put it in an insulated container as I spent two hours at the gym that morning.
9:15 a.m. - Wrapping up my dad's Father's Day present. So to all you Father's out there - Happy Father's Day Sunday, June 17th!
10:20 a.m. - Uh oh. We received a fine from the Ohio Elections Commission because I filed a report late....
4:05 p.m. - Heading out the door to my beautiful, not so new, but still lovely Honda CR-V! I love this car!
4:40 p.m. - Arriving at my friend Jacqui's house. I'm hanging out here before the Circle of Friends 5K.
5:00 p.m. - Took a picture of her window fan that I plan on purchasing because oh my goodness, does that thing rock! Her loft was so nice and cool despite it being 87 degrees outside and the A/C was NOT on!
5:10 p.m. - Eating my afternoon snack of tuna and mixed greens pre-race. Want plenty of time to digest....
5:30 p.m. - My friend Kelly arriving to change her clothes for the 5K and pick me up!
6:10 p.m. - Race registration. The Circle of Friends 5K benefits Columbus Children's Hospital and its many (unfortunately) cancer patients.
8:45 p.m. - Dropping off season 4 of QAF. I needed to see how the boys of Liberty Avenue ended their run!
9:00 p.m. - Picture of my race bib.
9:50 p.m. - A sideways glance of my stairs upstairs. I'm beat!
Monday, May 28, 2007
The View No More
I will watch The View tomorrow to see the response to Rosie's request to be let out of her contract three weeks early. Then I will watch The View no more.
Last Wednesday's split screen was deplorable. Tabloid. Why is so much of television going the way of The National Enquirer?
The View used to be a place to watch political and social discourse.
Used to be.
Last Wednesday's split screen was deplorable. Tabloid. Why is so much of television going the way of The National Enquirer?
The View used to be a place to watch political and social discourse.
Used to be.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Media
Is there a bias in the American media market? You decide.
I don't know if you can read it clearly, but the top picture is a screen shot of Fox News' website at 3:12 p.m. It's headline reads "Edwards rips War on Terror as bumper sticker slogan."
The CNN headline is reporting about Goodling's testimony in front of Congress today regarding the U.S. Attorney investigation currently ongoing. It's a screen shot at 3:11 p.m.
It is very interesting to see how these two major "news" outlets report different top stories.
I don't know if you can read it clearly, but the top picture is a screen shot of Fox News' website at 3:12 p.m. It's headline reads "Edwards rips War on Terror as bumper sticker slogan."
The CNN headline is reporting about Goodling's testimony in front of Congress today regarding the U.S. Attorney investigation currently ongoing. It's a screen shot at 3:11 p.m.
It is very interesting to see how these two major "news" outlets report different top stories.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Meme
As discovered by reading my friend Kim's blog....Google "[your name] needs" and voila!
1. Elaine needs an e. Well,because why not?!?
2. Elaine needs to spend time undergoing complex treatment. I would probably agree. Although I do not know where to begin finding what treatment.
3. Elaine needs your vote. Voting is essential to a democracy.
4. Elaine needs to transfer logins in SQL Server from one server to another. Yeah, because I know what an SQL server is.
5. Elaine needs to use Jerry's apartment to hold a baby shower for a woman that once dated George. Oh, how I do enjoy Seinfeld.
6. Elaine needs tampons. Because I just couldn't resist posting this one.
1. Elaine needs an e. Well,because why not?!?
2. Elaine needs to spend time undergoing complex treatment. I would probably agree. Although I do not know where to begin finding what treatment.
3. Elaine needs your vote. Voting is essential to a democracy.
4. Elaine needs to transfer logins in SQL Server from one server to another. Yeah, because I know what an SQL server is.
5. Elaine needs to use Jerry's apartment to hold a baby shower for a woman that once dated George. Oh, how I do enjoy Seinfeld.
6. Elaine needs tampons. Because I just couldn't resist posting this one.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Today's Inspirational Thought
If you're in a flirtatious mood today, feel free to run with it and have some fun!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Today's Inspirational Thought
Your realistic outlook will help you to be very self-sufficient and effective today.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Today's Inspirational Thought
Step back to see the bigger picture in a relationship -- see how much you're valued.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Today's Inspirational Thought
Focus on what life could be like if all your dreams came true. Visualize success.
How Dare
Anyone take away my right to do with my body as I please?
Through surfing various blogs, I have become even more entrenched in the debate of "Choice." Yes, choice. I refuse to acknowledge it as anything but. I'm sure those of disagreeing view points will argue that I am choosing a euphemism for what they term "pro-abortion." In fact, I know they will as one such person stated such in response to a comment I posted on their blog. It's not a euphemism. It's a position. It's a position that is ground in the United States Constitution. To say that it does not exist is ignorant and intolerant.
If the term of choice for those who argue against the right of choice, is "pro-life", exactly whose life are they referring to? The embryo? The fetus? The mother? The lives of the mother's existing family? What about the mother? If her life is in danger, is it not of value? What about the lives of her living children, who now thanks to this awful and hateful decision, have no mother? Whose life is it anyway?
Reading the decision of the Supreme Court in Gonzalez v. Carhart, et al. (April 18, 2007) infuriates me to no end. For the first time ever, the Court has held that the mother's life has no value. Justice Ginsberg however said it best,
Through surfing various blogs, I have become even more entrenched in the debate of "Choice." Yes, choice. I refuse to acknowledge it as anything but. I'm sure those of disagreeing view points will argue that I am choosing a euphemism for what they term "pro-abortion." In fact, I know they will as one such person stated such in response to a comment I posted on their blog. It's not a euphemism. It's a position. It's a position that is ground in the United States Constitution. To say that it does not exist is ignorant and intolerant.
If the term of choice for those who argue against the right of choice, is "pro-life", exactly whose life are they referring to? The embryo? The fetus? The mother? The lives of the mother's existing family? What about the mother? If her life is in danger, is it not of value? What about the lives of her living children, who now thanks to this awful and hateful decision, have no mother? Whose life is it anyway?
Reading the decision of the Supreme Court in Gonzalez v. Carhart, et al. (April 18, 2007) infuriates me to no end. For the first time ever, the Court has held that the mother's life has no value. Justice Ginsberg however said it best,
Today's decision is alarming. It refuses to take Casey and Stenberg seriously. It tolerates, indeed applauds, federal intervention to ban nationwide a procedure found necessary and proper in certain cases by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). It blurs the line, firmly drawn in Casey, between previability and postviability abortions. And, for the first time since Roe, the Court blesses a prohibition with no exception safeguarding a woman's health.
...
Revealing in this regard, the Court invokes an antiabortion shibboleth for which it concededly has no reliable evidence: Women who have abortions come to regret their choices, and consequently suffer from "[s]evere depression and loss of esteem." Ante, at 29.7 Because of women's fragile emotional state and because of the "bond of love the mother has for her child," the Court worries, doctors may withhold information about the nature of the intact D&E procedure. Ante, at 28 - 29.8 The solution the Court approves, then, is not to require doctors to inform women, accurately and adequately, of the different procedures and their attendant risks. Cf. Casey, 505 U. S., at 873 (plurality opinion) ("States are free to enact laws to provide a reasonable framework for a woman to make a decision that has such profound and lasting meaning."). Instead, the Court deprives women of the right to make an autonomous choice, even at the expense of their safety.
This way of thinking reflects ancient notions about women's place in the family and under the Constitution - ideas that have long since been discredited.
...
In sum, the notion that the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act furthers any legitimate governmental interest is, quite simply, irrational. The Court's defense of the statute provides no saving explanation. In candor, the Act, and the Court's defense of it, cannot be understood as anything other than an effort to chip away at a right declared again and again by this Court - and with increasing comprehension of its centrality to women's lives.
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Monday, April 23, 2007
Starting Again
I can't officially say I'm starting over...as I never truly walked away...I just took a hiatus. ;)
I have participated in two half-marathons over the last few years. The Dash for Donation 1/2 marathon occurs every July in Columbus. I plan on doing it again this year. I improved my time the second year. I hope to improve it again this year.
That being said, cardio and training are important to this goal. I've been off the gym track for a bit...going sporadically, etc. So today I started back up again. I'm going to slowly progress to the goal of running 13.1 miles completely.
Today I ran one mile on the treadmill at a moderate pace. The other thing I hope to do is to improve my speed a bit. I have a tendency to start out strong and burn out quickly. So, I'm training to build up endurance. In that vein, I ran my mile at 4.3 mph. Slow, but I ran the whole mile. The goal for the rest of the week is to increase the distance incrementally. It's totally more mental for me than it is physical. What did Irina Derevko say, "Truth Takes Time."
I have participated in two half-marathons over the last few years. The Dash for Donation 1/2 marathon occurs every July in Columbus. I plan on doing it again this year. I improved my time the second year. I hope to improve it again this year.
That being said, cardio and training are important to this goal. I've been off the gym track for a bit...going sporadically, etc. So today I started back up again. I'm going to slowly progress to the goal of running 13.1 miles completely.
Today I ran one mile on the treadmill at a moderate pace. The other thing I hope to do is to improve my speed a bit. I have a tendency to start out strong and burn out quickly. So, I'm training to build up endurance. In that vein, I ran my mile at 4.3 mph. Slow, but I ran the whole mile. The goal for the rest of the week is to increase the distance incrementally. It's totally more mental for me than it is physical. What did Irina Derevko say, "Truth Takes Time."
Today's Inspirational Thought
This is a great day to help other people, especially if they are improving things.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
April 23 To Do
I'm going to take a page from my friend Helen's blog and start listing what has to be done in order to hold me somewhat accountable...
- Updated 4/23/07 9:00 p.m.
Completed items appearing in green :)
- Laundry - must finish folding and putting it away
- Draft the MPA LLC Operating Agreement - must be done by Wednesday evening's meeting
- Review and revise the MPA Purchase Agreement - must be done by Wednesday
- Cardio at least three times this week. 1/3
- Red Exerciser at least three times this week. 0/3
- Updated 4/23/07 9:00 p.m.
Completed items appearing in green :)
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