Monthly Archives: August 2010

• Out of bed and showered….hungry but have no idea what I want to have. Have to leave in an hour to take Alexis to the vet. #
• Prop 8 Ruling: Same-Sex Marriage Foes Conduct Post-Mortem: http://bit.ly/aftwGq #
• Week in Cartoons 8/05 http://shar.es/0mnBo There are some good ones in there. #
• Gutierrez: Republicans 'attacking' unborn with citizenship concerns – The Hill's Blog Briefing Room: http://bit.ly/bGW0FM #
• Alexis has either an infection or a tumor. We are trying antibiotics, if the swelling goes down over the next 2wks it's tooth infection #
• If it does not go down, it is more then likely a tumor….and at her age and even if something can be done……. #
• We don't want to put her through that, her quality of life would not be good or long. #
• So, I'm really hoping for the tooth infection, those can be removed….we'll know in about 2 wks either way. #
• Just made my 1st homemade mac & chez….not bad, need a little less red pepper and add some grilled ckn and maybe some broccoli. #
• Local, state governments cut school days, buses and streetlights amid downturn http://bit.ly/925sVE #
• Only in Oregon…..PDX area in particular……LOL State police: No tolerance for 'Hoodbombing' on Timberline Road http://bit.ly/bGGVdT #
• After digging around in 30+yrs of stuff that are keepsakes of my life….I nearly got it done…..just need 2-3 photo albums…. #
• But now I feel lost…I can do our books, do some work emails & such…but it is Sat…I usually have a personal project to work….. #
• I need to figure out what I want to do, it may be a pain dig and organize stuff, but it strangely satisfying especially when you get done #
• That is something I've always enjoyed, when the job is done, everything in it's place, I love it, but I can be neat freak, maybe that is why #
• RT @newsweek Obama Anti-Business? Think Again. – Newsweek http://bit.ly/9WG2re #
• Got Medieval: Professor Newt's Distorted History Lesson http://bit.ly/cTz1WY Hist professors SHOULD know better, but it is Gingrich =( #
• Moved a bunch of shipping boxes out of the spare closet into the garage and then reorganized the closet…looks a little bit better #
• @anitakissee Congrats! Sometimes sadly, you have to be more aggressive then you want to get people to do their jobs. =( in reply to anitakissee #
• Sarah Palin Isn't Alaska's First Feminist http://huff.to/apq1pZ This is what I remembered about AK….women worked along side men. =) #
• I do miss Peter Jennings of ABC…..been 5yrs since he died. =( #
• "You Lie": Myths the Right Tells About the Left http://huff.to/98CIoU #
• I did find a few projects, I attacked a few "junk" drawers in our old bedrm set, now attacking our firebox to get rid of old ins policies #
• Got the firebox cleaned out….it has been awhile, filled up the shredder it was that bad….I really need to do our books…fun, fun #
• I was going to watch Ray….but Blazing Saddles came on and I can't resist a classic Mel Brooks movie =) #
• Our books are done, of course state farm's site is sucking tonight so I couldn't pay that….ggrrr….nearly always happens there. #
• Going to head to bed much earlier then the last 2 nights, hoping that the loud party noise in the distance finally quiets down…annoying #
• Just took my 175th mugshot! http://www.dailymugshot.com/main/show/44426 #

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• The movie was much quicker paced then I thought it would be, thoroughly enjoyed it….but sadden. #
• Palin's Gibberish Is Funny but Could Be Dangerous – Newsweek: http://bit.ly/96UssF I find it scary as hell the level of ignorance she has. #
• Race Card Is Maxed Out http://shar.es/0aURL This was great!! #
• Did half of the gym, totally not in the modd…hubby found a knot under Alexis' jaw this am. =( #
• We have an appt for the vet tomorrow, I'm so hoping that it is something not that bad….she is almost 16 and has enough medical issues #
• In the last 3yrs, urinary tract infection, hyperthyroid, and half her teeth removed…….she is my baby. #
• She is the 1st cat that hubby and I got while together, Aurora & Randi we each had before we meet. #
• And she is our last full connection to Randi, Aurora and Reggie…..so I'm not ready to lose her yet, keep your fingers crossed for tomorrow #
• Supreme 'Double Rainbow': Two Marriage Equality Rulings Head Toward High Court http://huff.to/dsZXRC #
• Freed Toyota Driver Koua Fong Lee Says My Children Don't Know Me : http://bit.ly/9Ml79b Amazing what happens when journalists due their job #
• Sarah Palin said Dems have no plan for expiring tax cuts. False. See p 39, 164 of Obama's budget. http://bit.ly/boK45v Smack down! #
• I'm at the bank, waiting again. These should've been done over 2 wks ago..needless to say I'm not a happy camper right now…gggrr #
• Proud that so far I have been civil even though I don't feel it, we'll see how the rest goes. #
• The Faux Scandal of Michelle Obama’s Spain Trip – Newsweek: http://bit.ly/ard8MQ #
• Finally home, HOPEFULLY this issue is actually resolved with the bank…had to send in more paperwork…they are friendly and helpful #
• But told them my biggest frustration was the lack of communication and that no one answered the phone, I tried on and off for 3hrs yesterday #
• Today is the 45th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act…so exercise your rights! #
• Just took my 174th mugshot! http://www.dailymugshot.com/main/show/44426 #
• 65 Years After Hiroshima, Japan Must Self-Reflect | The Atlantic Wire: http://bit.ly/dbDH64 #
• Nothing like putting my hand into the washer and ripping my pinkie nail off on the seal..ggrr…tips I can handle losing, below the skin, no #
• Fareed Zakaria Returns Anti-Defamation League Award Over Ground Zero Mosque http://huff.to/cquYaV I've always respected his fairness. #
• I finally have the spare room looking decent, there are a few that I want to reorganize in that closet… #
• I nearly got all of my family picture albums in my hope chest, saved news papers in a keepsake box, a ton of stuff in recycling. #
• Notes, cards and letter over my 36yrs organized and one storage container full of misc keepsakes that don't quite fit neatly. #
• Now need to clean up my disaster here in the office, next week I need to attack our fire box of insurance policies and other important stuff #
• This is a very powerful photoblog about our troops at war : http://bit.ly/anw1ZL #
• Watching 12th & Delware….good thing that I'm working on other things while watching…..so pissed at the lies the "pregnancy" centers says #
• Hubby didn't want to watch, probably would piss him off also. =( #

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• Judge’s Gay-Marriage Ruling Could Box in Appeals Courts http://bit.ly/9Ast96 This is why I liked the how the judge came about the ruling =) #
• Why We Should Welcome McConnell's Demand for Hearings on Rescinding 14th Amendment http://huff.to/9Qjcf9 Call their bluff…interesting. #
• Did the gym, half-assed the last part of it…just didn't have the legs. Trying to get ready to attack work…thinking of emails first. #
• The sooner I get caught up on work, the sooner I get back to cleaning up the mess I have spilling out of the spare room….lol #
• Obama and the general who was framed by Nixon http://bit.ly/a8YApr That was very crappy for Nixon to do to someone who was following orders #
• What it Says About Us When a 17-Month-Old Boy Is Beaten to Death for "Acting Like a Girl" http://huff.to/aQocfN #
• I am so pissed at my local BOA branch right now it is not even funny! They can't even answer their damn phones……ggrrr #
• I needed to change my telephone wire agreement from one account to another…did the paperwork on July 16!!! And it is still not done #
• According to the wire department they process it within 48 hrs of receiving it and they have NOT gotten it! #
• The local branch has not contacted me at all about this……I'm totally pissed that I now have to go in and waste my time tomorrow on this. #
• If they would just answer their DAMN phones instead of sticking me with their "national" customer service that can't do shit for me #
• At this time, I'm so pissed at my local Bank of America that i have to get it out now….so I'll be more calm tomorrow when in there….ggrr #
• Target's Promised 'Review Process' For Political Donations Has A Lot Of Anti-Gay Ground To Cover http://huff.to/9uRpIv #
• Got some dinner in, work done, currently working on my disaster that is my memorable….I hope to get it done this weekend..mess wise. =) #
• Watching Ghandi…..only seen bits and pieces when dad watched it years ago and I was too young to appreciate it. #
• Tea Partyers' contorted Constitution: http://wapo.st/cciS39 #

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• Should Videotaping the Police Really Be a Crime? http://bit.ly/a67TZu I think videotaping should be required, protects both pubic & police #
• State Aid Clears Senate Hurdle, GOP Votes No Even Though Bill Reduces Deficit http://huff.to/aCrIy4 GOP hypocrites =( #
• Today was mostly cardio, 30 on the treadmill, 10 min on weights, and 27min on basketball…arms are tired…. #
• Between the weights and actually trying to make baskets…..I should've hit more with the way my arms are feeling…..lol #
• YES!!!! Prop 8 is ruled unconstitutional!!!!! #
• RT @nytimes: NYT NEWS ALERT: California Gay Marriage Ban Overturned #
• An 11-Year-Old Bride Escapes http://bit.ly/blhUW9 Lets hope that she doesn't get trapped again. #
• Just took my 173rd mugshot! http://www.dailymugshot.com/main/show/44426 #
• I'm just trying to get some work done so I can attack a few more personal projects. #
• I got a mess of stuff all over the spare room, overflowing into the hallway…..slowly but surely, I'll get it done…..the part I hate..lol #
• Downstairs now to watch a movie, brought down a box of pictures to work on and put into the photo album I brought today. =) #
• The album only hold 200 photos…..lets see how quickly I fill it up……….grin #
• Watching Kick Ass….I really like Hit Girl! She is bad ass………….lol #
• Tea Party Hypocrites http://bit.ly/cPyI3X Surprise…..ggeeeezz #
• Bigotry Takes a Hit http://bit.ly/bd8gp3 "Walker’s ruling is made on explicitly feminist grounds" #
• “exists as an artifact of a time when the genders were seen as having distinct roles in society and in marriage. That time has passed.” #

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• Supreme Court At Arlington: Justices Are Chummy Even In Death http://huff.to/d0pTNX Some neat history. #
• Why Marijuana Decriminalization Should Be a Christian Issue http://huff.to/9NCqfP #
• FBI to Wikipedia: Remove our seal – http://bit.ly/ac4bkX #cnn How stupid? They aren't going to win this one legally…waste of time #
• And there are more important things to focus on then that…….ggeeezzz #
• Man, my legs feel like jelly….I hope that means that I got a decent workout in….still need to attack trash/litter…icks #
• Baby killed by mom's boyfriend, police say http://bit.ly/aVAWVC "I was trying to make him act like a boy instead of a little girl."..sick!!! #
• There They Go Again: Two Senators Continue False and Misleading Attacks on Recovery Act http://huff.to/dn8Awj No surprise. =( #
• Confessions of a Tea Party Casualty http://motherjones.com/politics/2010/08/bob-inglis-tea-party-casualty Very interesting…when it loads. #
• Currently digging into the company books so I send in my report on where we stand. #
• I Am Outraged! http://bit.ly/b9c80C This is barbaric and has nothing to do with religion…..ggrrr #
• Finally out of the office and set myself up outside….there is just some work that needs to be done in the office. =( #
• Feels great to be in the sunshine and fresh air (skanky smoker isn't outside yet), got some Gwen Stefani on, already listened to Fergie… #
• "12th and Delaware" Shows Where Abortion War is Really Waged http://mojo.ly/bnDEur I have DVRed this, going to be watching it soon. #
• RT @theGrio Has the Commission on Civil Rights been compromised? http://on.thegrio.com/cK8EPq #
• THE EMPTY CHAMBER http://bit.ly/cfwhL5 This is long read more for policy geeks, to know how screwed up the senate is. =( #
• Been working on a box of stuff….found stuff from grade school…..wow…..sent a lot of stuff to recycling, have another big box to attack #
• I even found a check from '88 that I misplaced for babysitting……$10 never cashed…..lol #
• Found my very 1st diary…..lost the key, can't open it unless I cut it open…not that I wrote in much when in grade school…..lol #
• Just took my 172nd mugshot! http://www.dailymugshot.com/main/show/44426 #
• The Senate’s Important Lunch Date – http://nyti.ms/aJlI6a #
• Fighting for Safe Passage on Indian Streets – http://nyti.ms/brmFOv These women have created a great movement, I hope it gets stronger. #
• Anthony Weiner: Why I Was Angry – http://nyti.ms/9zFHuf #
• During all my digging through my stuff, I found the Jan 28th Fairbanks paper about the Challenger explosion, forgot I had that……. #

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