tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83554165755075467762008-05-15T08:26:32.086-07:00Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11528265309741637151noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355416575507546776.post-4093449756261822582008-03-03T10:18:00.000-08:002008-03-03T10:25:12.039-08:00

I can't believe it's been 2 months since I posted. I really thought I would be posting more often and I can't believe I've been so busy as to not at least post something. Anyway... After 19 years on my job I was laid off Thursday. Am I bummed? A little. I hate the idea of filling out applications, job interviews and starting a new job. But I am a firm believer that all things happen for a reason

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I am not a believer in New Year's resolutions. I think we all put enough pressure on ourselves everyday let alone make a big list every new year which, at least in my case, I know is impossible to achieve. I did promise my son and myself that due to my health problems I am going to quit smoking this year. Now I don't know how well that's going to work and I haven't had a cigarette in almost 24

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Wishing you a blessed and beautiful holiday!

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I've been a medical transcriptionist more than half my life -- in other words A LONG TIME! Now that my son is almost grown I'm considering making a career change and looking into different fields. I've often thought about going back to school to become a teacher, and now this quiz has pretty much confirmed this may be a good career choice for me. 22 That's right -- I can take on 22! Nearly a

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When I was a kid everybody in our neighborhood knew each other, for better or worse. Of course I grew up in the 60s and 70s when you saw more kids out playing and all of them went to the same school. My parents knew all the other parents in the neighborhood and although not all were considered friends we did all stick together and were there for each other. I don't know if people were just

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Feng shui literally translates as "wind-water." In ancient times it was known as "Kan-Yu," which means "The Law of Heaven and Earth," and is an old Chinese belief that the environment in which you live can influence your life. Thousands of years ago the shamans of the Orient believed the elements, water, rain, wind, fog and sun were the energy of heaven and earth and today Feng Shui schools teach

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Last night we picked up our Christmas tree. We usually have a big one but this year Jason picked it out. He wanted one of those really little ones but we ended up with a 6 foot tree, just right for our small livingroom. Every year we put the tree up together but I decided this year we would do it the way he wanted it. Instead of getting out all the boxes of ornaments (it's amazing how many you

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The Catholic League is urging a boycott of "The Golden Compass," a film based on a series of books the League claims was "written to promote atheism and denigrate Christianity, especially Roman Catholicism." OK, I'm sorry, but I get so tired of these calls to boycott films and books. Remember Harry Potter? How about "The DaVinci Code?" These were all boycotted by one church or

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These are pictures of an actual polar bear attack in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. These pictures were taken while people watched and could do nothing to stop the attack! Reports from the local newspaper say that the victim will make a full recovery. Warning: Not for the squeamish! I'm happy to know the victim is expected to recover -- I can see how a vicious attack like this could traumatize

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The rainbow has been called by some the "Gateway to Heaven." An ancient heraldic sign of peace, safe travel, and good luck a rainbow symbolizes heavenly glory and celestial wonder and serves as a bridge between earth and paradise. The colors of the rainbow reflect its divine qualities. The rainbow is an ancient and universal symbol, often representing the connection between human

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Debby Cantlon, who plans to release Finnegan, the young squirrel, back into the wild, bottle-fed the infant squirrel after it was brought to her house. When Cantlon took in the tiny creature and began caring for him, she found herself with an unlikely nurse's aide -- her pregnant Papillion, Mademoiselle Giselle. Finnegan was resting in a nest in a cage just days before Giselle was due to

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That's right people - it's official! Never doubt Santa! Now I know these are supposedly personality quizzes, but honestly I believe a lot of scientific research went into this particular one! Christmas Naughty or Nice ListYou are on the The Nice List After checking the North Pole database we found you had : 609 nice entries 119

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The Associated Press Monday 26 November 2007 New York - Service members seriously wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan after they received a $10,000 bonus for enlisting are being asked by the Pentagon to repay portions of the incentive money, says a U.S. senator who calls the practice an example of military policy gone wrong. For the full article check out Truthout. Yes, you read

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See these beautiful kids? Michael, Connor, Cheyenne, Lauren, Kirra (back row) Siobhan and Skylar are members of the Peace Shirt Coalition of Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School in Florida. The group has almost 30 members. Read their story here and see why I salute these amazing and brave young people. That's right folks! These young people are being harrassed and attacked for wanting

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In true Hawaiian form my son and I have decided to have a Spam Thanksgiving -- yes that's right, Spam, heaven in a can for Hawaiians. We don't eat a lot of Spam ourselves but Hawaiians consume nearly 6 million cans a year, or almost six cans for every man, woman, and child. Some call the gelatinous pink pork "Hawaii's soul food." Spam worked its way into the hearts - and arteries -

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Sim Jae-duck, also known as "Mr. Toilet," has made a career in South Korea by beautifying public restrooms and has nearly completed the building of a commode-shaped house. Although I wouldn't want to live in it, you have to admire the creativity and ingenuity! Check out the story at USA TODAY

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My fave TV show is "CSI" and tonight Sara said goodbye. Jorja Fox had verified months ago that tonight's episode would be her last, and as sad as it is for fans like me it was a very good send-off. Unlike so many TV characters Sara didn't die and I'm glad, because to have her die would have made an already very intense and emotional episode even more so and when have been a

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If it's possible to fall in love with a movie I have. After months of anticipation yesterday my son and I finally traveled up to "the city" to see "Across the Universe" and needless to say it was worth the wait. Now I'm a die-hard Beatles fan -- their music has been the soundtrack of my life -- so I guess I'm prejudiced, but the movie was better than I could have imagined.

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A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck shortly after 8:00 p.m. tonight centered in the foothills east of San Jose and was felt by residents as far east as Sacramento and as far north as San Rafael, which is north of San Francisco. Now for people like me who have lived in northern California their entire lives an earthquake is no big deal. We live about 90 miles from

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In his own words Rick says I'm "nifty" and has bestowed upon me: Thank you so much Rick -- you're a sweetheart in a strangely wonderful sense! And I've passed them on to these the crazy guys at Fugetaboutit!!!, Davemania and McCafferty's Pub. I love these guys -- they always leave me laughing!

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I really have some generous readers and friends. ((BIG HUGS)) to Dave for sharin' the love!!!

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Could it be true? Was The Amazing Mumford on Sesame Street right about PB&J sandwiches being magical? He may have been wiser than we all thought! Think about it and check out the PB&J Campaign. According to them a PB&J lowers your carbon footprint by 2.5 pounds of CO2. You can't beat that with a hamburger. If PB&J isn't your cup of tea, check out their recipe section for other

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I am now officially 48 years old. Yeah, I turned the big 48 this weekend. And I can say that with a smile - I'm still breathing and life is glorious! Started my day actually with a mammogram (oh joy!) but believe me it got better after that. Actually this time it wasn't such a bad experience. The tech was a lovely person and we were so busy talking I didn't really pay attention when she

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My friend Julie, who I think is fabulous says I'm fabulous! Thank you so much Julie, you're so sweet! And to these fabulous women I pass on the honor, because they never fail to make my day and I think they're all amazing women. Rosei at Academia Heidi at Virushead Susan at Friday's Child Ginger's Dish MauiGirl's Meanderings

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What a lovely day! I just received the from another Gore Draft supporter Amy and have now passed the award on to three bloggers I thoroughly enjoy: I am a Butterfly Maui Girl's Meanderings Fat Lady Sings Thank you to all of you for always making my day!

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