Hey, I figured out the comments! First, click on the title on the side, which will take you to the page for just that post. Click "make comment"or whatever it says. Then, click "post annonymously", and it will let you through. I feel so much better now!
Of course this was only after I wrote to support for help. Oh well.
I am adjusting the timestamp on this so it will be on top for a few days. If this is your second day looking at it, there is probably something new below this post. Look down.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Saturday, November 27, 2004
It's Like Home
Tonight for dinner we had chicken and rice, simple, classic, and yummy. When the boy heard the dinner plans he smiled and announced that chicken and rice was his favourite, because it is "like home".
It made my heart smile.
It made my heart smile.
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
It's close....
You are a Ragdoll! You are known for your laid
back attitude. You are the ultimate in
low-maintenance. You'd rather hang out around
the house all day than seek adventure.
What breed of cat are you?
brought to you by
Finding Forrester caught a second time
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/1647509
Oh, so was "These is My Words"!
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/1404800
So no wild catches this week, but two were 're-caught'. I can be pretty happy about that. On Sunday we stumbled into a five dollar a box sale. Unfortunately it was after the fiction had been packed away, but we put together a solid box of books for release. I am now over 1100 books registered. Now it's time for some more releasing!
Oh, so was "These is My Words"!
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/1404800
So no wild catches this week, but two were 're-caught'. I can be pretty happy about that. On Sunday we stumbled into a five dollar a box sale. Unfortunately it was after the fiction had been packed away, but we put together a solid box of books for release. I am now over 1100 books registered. Now it's time for some more releasing!
Monday, November 22, 2004
TOC Meeting
Today was our local Bookcrossing meeting. We call ourselves Table of Contents because we really meet to discuss food as much as books. Today we met at Buca de Beppo, a family style Italian Restaurant. The food was good, the decore was rich, and the group was as wonderful as ever. We have been meeting once a month since January, and we have a glorious time.
I have posted a photo of the restaurant.
I have posted a photo of the restaurant.
Saturday, November 20, 2004
A mixed up sort of day
I just finished sending Wendall a nasty email. The situation in Iraq is starting to really upset me (I have been upset for quite a long time, but as it increases, so does my agitation.) and I just lashed out a bit. Sorry, Hon. I meant what I said, but I could have said it better. He's working on his reply, so I am prepared to be blasted back.
In other, much more pleasant news, the boy did something truly wonderful today.
On our way to the car, he stopped to pick up a penny on the ground. He held it in his hand until I released him from his seat in the parking lot of Wal Mart. I asked him about the penny, and he told me that he had found it, but that it was not for him. He announced that it was for someone inside the store.
"You can put it in your pocket to keep it safe." I said, but he replied that it was not his, so he had to keep it in his hand.
We went into the store, and he remained focused on his task, looking at everyone we passed to see if they might be "the one". We even stopped in the bathroom (I held the coin for him) and then went back to the search.
Finally, in the housewear section, he proclaimed "It's her!", and he pointed to a woman coming towards us. She paused for a moment, and the boy looked up at her and said "This is your coin. I found it, and it's for you!" The woman held out her hand, and he gave her the coin. I explained that he had been looking for someone to hand the coin to, and I hoped she would accept it. She smiled, and said she would be happy to take the coin. "I got it in the street!" he said, proud of himself. "Thank you."said the woman, to which he replied "You're welcome!" I thanked the grinning woman, and we went on our way.
I love my boy.
In other, much more pleasant news, the boy did something truly wonderful today.
On our way to the car, he stopped to pick up a penny on the ground. He held it in his hand until I released him from his seat in the parking lot of Wal Mart. I asked him about the penny, and he told me that he had found it, but that it was not for him. He announced that it was for someone inside the store.
"You can put it in your pocket to keep it safe." I said, but he replied that it was not his, so he had to keep it in his hand.
We went into the store, and he remained focused on his task, looking at everyone we passed to see if they might be "the one". We even stopped in the bathroom (I held the coin for him) and then went back to the search.
Finally, in the housewear section, he proclaimed "It's her!", and he pointed to a woman coming towards us. She paused for a moment, and the boy looked up at her and said "This is your coin. I found it, and it's for you!" The woman held out her hand, and he gave her the coin. I explained that he had been looking for someone to hand the coin to, and I hoped she would accept it. She smiled, and said she would be happy to take the coin. "I got it in the street!" he said, proud of himself. "Thank you."said the woman, to which he replied "You're welcome!" I thanked the grinning woman, and we went on our way.
I love my boy.
Friday, November 19, 2004
Tagboard/ shoutbox thingy added
Ok, I keep hearing that comments are not possible, so I've added a new feature to the bottom of the page. You should be able to send public commentary there without having to sign up on this site. I am experimenting with it, and I understand if you don't trust it. From what I can tell, if you give it any sort of name it will accept your comment. You do not need to enter an email or web address.
Hope this helps. It should be fun trying to figure out who everyone might be. Feel free to say hi. This seemed easier than a guestbook, although if it is abused I will remove it quickly!
Hope this helps. It should be fun trying to figure out who everyone might be. Feel free to say hi. This seemed easier than a guestbook, although if it is abused I will remove it quickly!
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Margaret Hassan
What a shame. She was in Iraq to help people, nothing more. She had lived in Iraq for half of her life. Her family was there. Do the people who did this thing not realize how much they have hurt not only their "cause" but their country? CARE has withdrawn because of her kidnapping. They will not be returning. People will now lead lives made more miserable because of the deeds of a few masked men. My sincere hope is that the people who did this are found and punished. Not by the British, not by the Amercans, but by their own people.
Monday, November 15, 2004
Friday, November 12, 2004
An open Letter to My Husband
An open Letter to My Husband
Thank you, Love.Thank you for going out and doing what you knew had to be done. Thank you for doing what only you could do. Thank you for rising up to the challenges and facing them head on. Thank you for flinching, and being able to admit that you had flinched. It has made you stronger.
Thank you for being the type of person who could agree to be sent to the far side of the world, away from friends, family, and personal freedom, in order to serve your country. Thank you for returning to me in one piece, physically and mentally.
Thank you for being my partner. Thank you for helping me build a family strong enough to survive. Thank you for helping me understand that our union is the foundation of something much greater than us, and that we are, in fact, a part of our own future. Thank you for our child.
Thank you for every day. The good and the bad. The sick rich poor sad crazy happy whirlwind of our days. Thank you for Hawaii, and thank you for whatever comes next. Thank you for being you, and for being us, and for being a part of the greater beyond.
On Veteran’s Day, I thank you.
Thank you, Love.Thank you for going out and doing what you knew had to be done. Thank you for doing what only you could do. Thank you for rising up to the challenges and facing them head on. Thank you for flinching, and being able to admit that you had flinched. It has made you stronger.
Thank you for being the type of person who could agree to be sent to the far side of the world, away from friends, family, and personal freedom, in order to serve your country. Thank you for returning to me in one piece, physically and mentally.
Thank you for being my partner. Thank you for helping me build a family strong enough to survive. Thank you for helping me understand that our union is the foundation of something much greater than us, and that we are, in fact, a part of our own future. Thank you for our child.
Thank you for every day. The good and the bad. The sick rich poor sad crazy happy whirlwind of our days. Thank you for Hawaii, and thank you for whatever comes next. Thank you for being you, and for being us, and for being a part of the greater beyond.
On Veteran’s Day, I thank you.
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Sunday, November 07, 2004
This made me smile
Election condolance cards. Too funny!
This is one of my favourite blogs.
http://http://riverbendblog.blogspot.com
This is one of my favourite blogs.
http://http://riverbendblog.blogspot.com
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
An open Letter to My Parents
My amazing parents helped on the phones, and at the polls tonight. Regardless of the outcome, victory is theirs.
To my Wonderful Parents:
I just want you to know how proud I am of you, and of what you have helped to accomplish today. Regardless of the outcome in this awful contest, the two of you were successful in your mission. You were there to help the democratic process, and to have your voices be heard. Thank you. Thank you for standing up for yourselves, and for the people around you. Thank you for standing up for me, and for Wendall, and for those who are too far from home to be heard.
Thank you.
Your proud daughter
Quijana
Letters to the Editor, Pocono Record 10/28/2004
Bush's claims have misled people
I fear that many in our nation have been rocked to sleep by a terrible lullaby.
How else could someone who did not fulfill a plum National Guard assignment and someone (Cheney) who "had other priorities" during Vietnam be hailed as our warrior leaders?
How else could Kerry be accused of being a big spender by a president who has taken us from a hard earned bipartisan surplus to a deficit of $20,000 for each of us?
How else could Bush claim he is "a good steward of the land" when he has industriously overturned generations of bipartisan legislation designed to protect our greatest bounty — our pristine and glorious wilderness?
The present administration has squandered our reputation, our money, our land and our most valuable asset — our children.
I hope to awaken on Election Day to the strains of a new lulla bye-bye and the reclamation of our incredible heritage..
Fear should not drive people's votes
I am a registered Republican who cannot and will not vote for George Bush. Fear should not be the driving force behind foreign and domestic policy. Patriotism is not obedience or submission to incompetent leadership.
Competent leadership does not put a nation in harm's way without proper preparation or equipment. Competent leadership does not squander the national treasury. Competent leadership does not curtail personal freedom or sponsor favored corporations to the detriment of public well being.
Fellow Republicans, please vote for anyone other than Bush. If you can't vote for Kerry, write in the name of a candidate whose views you do support.
During the primary I wrote in John McCain.
Please check the website (http://www.republicansforkerry.com/) to see how others view the upcoming election.
To my Wonderful Parents:
I just want you to know how proud I am of you, and of what you have helped to accomplish today. Regardless of the outcome in this awful contest, the two of you were successful in your mission. You were there to help the democratic process, and to have your voices be heard. Thank you. Thank you for standing up for yourselves, and for the people around you. Thank you for standing up for me, and for Wendall, and for those who are too far from home to be heard.
Thank you.
Your proud daughter
Quijana
Letters to the Editor, Pocono Record 10/28/2004
Bush's claims have misled people
I fear that many in our nation have been rocked to sleep by a terrible lullaby.
How else could someone who did not fulfill a plum National Guard assignment and someone (Cheney) who "had other priorities" during Vietnam be hailed as our warrior leaders?
How else could Kerry be accused of being a big spender by a president who has taken us from a hard earned bipartisan surplus to a deficit of $20,000 for each of us?
How else could Bush claim he is "a good steward of the land" when he has industriously overturned generations of bipartisan legislation designed to protect our greatest bounty — our pristine and glorious wilderness?
The present administration has squandered our reputation, our money, our land and our most valuable asset — our children.
I hope to awaken on Election Day to the strains of a new lulla bye-bye and the reclamation of our incredible heritage..
Fear should not drive people's votes
I am a registered Republican who cannot and will not vote for George Bush. Fear should not be the driving force behind foreign and domestic policy. Patriotism is not obedience or submission to incompetent leadership.
Competent leadership does not put a nation in harm's way without proper preparation or equipment. Competent leadership does not squander the national treasury. Competent leadership does not curtail personal freedom or sponsor favored corporations to the detriment of public well being.
Fellow Republicans, please vote for anyone other than Bush. If you can't vote for Kerry, write in the name of a candidate whose views you do support.
During the primary I wrote in John McCain.
Please check the website (http://www.republicansforkerry.com/) to see how others view the upcoming election.
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
My eyes are closed, my fingers are crossed....
And I'm wishing on every star I can imagine.
Please please please.
It's November 2, go vote for the candidate that seems best to you. I really hope that the candidate you choose is the one I voted for, but I want you to vote regardless.
I have my loved one home. 1100 families are not so lucky. I will spend the day thinking of the men and women who have lost their lives because of George W Bush. My stomache is in knots, my spirit is tormented, and my head is pounding.
No matter what the outcome of the election, this country will go on. America is stronger than any one man, be he Bush, Kerry or Bin Laden. This is just the end of this election cycle. No matter what happens, it is also the beginning of the next.
Please please please.
It's November 2, go vote for the candidate that seems best to you. I really hope that the candidate you choose is the one I voted for, but I want you to vote regardless.
I have my loved one home. 1100 families are not so lucky. I will spend the day thinking of the men and women who have lost their lives because of George W Bush. My stomache is in knots, my spirit is tormented, and my head is pounding.
No matter what the outcome of the election, this country will go on. America is stronger than any one man, be he Bush, Kerry or Bin Laden. This is just the end of this election cycle. No matter what happens, it is also the beginning of the next.
Monday, November 01, 2004
The Silly Dancing Kitty
The silly Dancing Kitty. His tail is behind him. He is holding his light wand.
Thw Wendalls went Trick or Treating while I stayed home and handed out goodies. They were gone for two hours! Thw boy did very little dancing, but did remember to say "trick-or-treat" and "thenk you" at most houses. He came home with a good amount of candy. Most impottantly, he had a good time.
His costume was made by Aunt Heather. It is a nice warm felt, and will now be retired to the pj drawer for those cold nights. Yes, we do have them occasionally!
First wild catch of November
This puts me at 31 wild catches. AF isn't too sure how popular Bookcrossing will become (more than 300,000 members at this moment), but seems interested.
http://bookcrossing.com/---/1405253
http://bookcrossing.com/---/1405253
Halloween
I released 50 books this year. I still have a few on my front stoop, but they will go to the free book bin in the library tomorrow. I released them all ahead of time because I knew there would be no way to keep track. This year we had more older kids than younger kids, so the end was a bit of a stretch, but everyone seemed happy. Whew.
Each book was put in it's own seperate Bookcrossing bag, with at least two pieces of candy and a postcard that says:
Ooooooooooh, lucky you!You get two treats, and no trick!A book and a tasty treat are yours, Just for knocking on the right door!
There is a picture of the postcard in the release note for each book. I won't hear back from any of the books, I'm sure, but I talked to some of the adults, who might join. I'm happy, and the
kids were happy, so the night was a success.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/1/12/4789/126498/travel_USA-Hawaii-Wahiawa-On-My-Doorstep
Pictures of the Silly Dancing Kitty will be posted soon.
Each book was put in it's own seperate Bookcrossing bag, with at least two pieces of candy and a postcard that says:
Ooooooooooh, lucky you!You get two treats, and no trick!A book and a tasty treat are yours, Just for knocking on the right door!
There is a picture of the postcard in the release note for each book. I won't hear back from any of the books, I'm sure, but I talked to some of the adults, who might join. I'm happy, and the
kids were happy, so the night was a success.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/1/12/4789/126498/travel_USA-Hawaii-Wahiawa-On-My-Doorstep
Pictures of the Silly Dancing Kitty will be posted soon.
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