8 mm to be exact- They are going to try and remove on Friday. Sorry I have MIA for a while. I will keep you posted. If you pray please do so now- I hate Drs., procedures and hospitals- ALL which I am getting ready to hang out with-
Blessings-
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
The Islands are calling me...
I feel the need for a slow day by the beach, with a fruity drink, and an island breeze. Jimmy Buffett was recently in TIME magazine and he started me itching...I haven't seen a Jimmy show in about 5 years- I used to make both shows every summer up in DC but Jacksonville FL isn't a big tour destination for Mr. Buffett or many other artists either but that is another post...(see wanting to move :))
I am not even opposed to taking my children- I want them to learn to love the beach, the sun and the surf as much as I do-
I know you all are thinking hey lady don't you live in FL but FL and the islands are completely different. And living here isn't much like island life at all-- I would give all this up and move to waitress tables and live in a small shack on the beach in some small island if I could...
I am not even opposed to taking my children- I want them to learn to love the beach, the sun and the surf as much as I do-
I know you all are thinking hey lady don't you live in FL but FL and the islands are completely different. And living here isn't much like island life at all-- I would give all this up and move to waitress tables and live in a small shack on the beach in some small island if I could...
Thursday, July 12, 2007
I bet Voldermort shops at WALMART
HARRY POTTER TAKES ON WALDEMART
OCA's "Breaking the Chains" campaign has dedicated itself to reminding consumers of how Wal-Mart destroys local independent businesses, exploits workers, and undermines organic food and farming. This week, we are happy to share with you a humorous video that will appeal to all ages.. In a few weeks, the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter book series will be released, and Wal-Mart stands to sell millions of copies. But in order to drive customers into their stores, Wal-Mart is selling the books dirt cheap -- 50% below the suggested retail price. This typical Wal-Mart move to destroy its competition will likely have a devastating effect on already struggling independent book stores across the country. Watch this humorous web video and don't forget to boycott Wal-Mart and the chains. http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_5987.cfm
OCA's "Breaking the Chains" campaign has dedicated itself to reminding consumers of how Wal-Mart destroys local independent businesses, exploits workers, and undermines organic food and farming. This week, we are happy to share with you a humorous video that will appeal to all ages.. In a few weeks, the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter book series will be released, and Wal-Mart stands to sell millions of copies. But in order to drive customers into their stores, Wal-Mart is selling the books dirt cheap -- 50% below the suggested retail price. This typical Wal-Mart move to destroy its competition will likely have a devastating effect on already struggling independent book stores across the country. Watch this humorous web video and don't forget to boycott Wal-Mart and the chains. http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_5987.cfm
Solar Powered Ronald McDonald House
Ronald Mc Donald House has gotten some bad press lately for not allowing mother's to breast feeding in the common area- But I couldn't let this article go by with out sharing it with you- I wonder if they have ever thought about Solar Powering a Mc Donald's.... This post is from GreenerBuildings.com
Construction Begins on First Solar-Powered Ronald McDonald House
AUSTIN, TEXAS, June 29, 2007 -- The installation of a solar array began Thursday on what will become the country's first solar-powered Ronald McDonald House. Green Mountain Energy Co. plans to fund and install the 10.8 kilowatt (kW) solar panels that will power up to half of the house's 30 rooms used to accommodate the families of ill or injured children being treated in Austin area hospitals. "We are proud to be the first Ronald McDonald House in the United States to incorporate photovoltaic solar panels into our design and to set the standard for innovative ways to incorporate cleaner, renewable technologies," said Kent Burress, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas. The solar array will help offset more than 30,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually, or the equivalent of driving some 33,000 miles, according to Green Mountain Energy Co. The company teamed with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas for the project, to be located adjacent to the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas. It will be funded by Green Mountain Energy's Big Texas Sun Club, which allows customers to support solar energy installations with a $5 supplement to their energy bills. The Ronald McDonald House represents Green Mountain's 10th related solar installation. Construction of the Ronald McDonald house began in November 2006. It will open in November with an educational kiosk explaining how its 54 photovoltaic panels work. The Ronald McDonald House will be one of two buildings in Austin designated as a LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Platinum building.
Construction Begins on First Solar-Powered Ronald McDonald House
AUSTIN, TEXAS, June 29, 2007 -- The installation of a solar array began Thursday on what will become the country's first solar-powered Ronald McDonald House. Green Mountain Energy Co. plans to fund and install the 10.8 kilowatt (kW) solar panels that will power up to half of the house's 30 rooms used to accommodate the families of ill or injured children being treated in Austin area hospitals. "We are proud to be the first Ronald McDonald House in the United States to incorporate photovoltaic solar panels into our design and to set the standard for innovative ways to incorporate cleaner, renewable technologies," said Kent Burress, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas. The solar array will help offset more than 30,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually, or the equivalent of driving some 33,000 miles, according to Green Mountain Energy Co. The company teamed with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas for the project, to be located adjacent to the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas. It will be funded by Green Mountain Energy's Big Texas Sun Club, which allows customers to support solar energy installations with a $5 supplement to their energy bills. The Ronald McDonald House represents Green Mountain's 10th related solar installation. Construction of the Ronald McDonald house began in November 2006. It will open in November with an educational kiosk explaining how its 54 photovoltaic panels work. The Ronald McDonald House will be one of two buildings in Austin designated as a LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Platinum building.
I like my SPICES together--
You have got to be kidding- Please don't go to the concert! This post came from the daily GRIST! read and weep on behalf of the environment :(
Tell Us What You Flaunt, What You Really Really Flaunt
Spice Girls reunion tour will be -- gasp -- carbon-intensive We've been looking for an excuse to mention the Spice Girls reunion since it was announced two weeks ago, and we've finally got one. It seems that -- brace yourself -- the group's world tour will not be eco-friendly. In fact, each Girl will get a private Lear jet for the 11-show tour, which starts in December and covers ground from Los Angeles to Madrid to Buenos Aires. According to Alex Lambie, who runs a London-based website that helps consumers compare energy options, the combined flights will churn out nearly 10,500 tons of carbon dioxide. "It's everyone's responsibility to limit the damage we're doing to our planet," he says. "But clearly, some celebrities feel they don't count." An Australian paper sniped, "Clearly, Girl Power does not come in green." And one disillusioned fan said, "When you have concerts like Live Earth encouraging us all to be green, you get the Spice Girls pulling a stunt like this. Just who do they think they are?" Um, they're PoshSportyScaryBabyGinger. Zigazig ah!
straight to the source: The Times of India, 12 Jul 2007
straight to the source: The Daily Telegraph, 12 Jul 2007
straight to the source: BBC News, 28 Jun 2007
Tell Us What You Flaunt, What You Really Really Flaunt
Spice Girls reunion tour will be -- gasp -- carbon-intensive We've been looking for an excuse to mention the Spice Girls reunion since it was announced two weeks ago, and we've finally got one. It seems that -- brace yourself -- the group's world tour will not be eco-friendly. In fact, each Girl will get a private Lear jet for the 11-show tour, which starts in December and covers ground from Los Angeles to Madrid to Buenos Aires. According to Alex Lambie, who runs a London-based website that helps consumers compare energy options, the combined flights will churn out nearly 10,500 tons of carbon dioxide. "It's everyone's responsibility to limit the damage we're doing to our planet," he says. "But clearly, some celebrities feel they don't count." An Australian paper sniped, "Clearly, Girl Power does not come in green." And one disillusioned fan said, "When you have concerts like Live Earth encouraging us all to be green, you get the Spice Girls pulling a stunt like this. Just who do they think they are?" Um, they're PoshSportyScaryBabyGinger. Zigazig ah!
straight to the source: The Times of India, 12 Jul 2007
straight to the source: The Daily Telegraph, 12 Jul 2007
straight to the source: BBC News, 28 Jun 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
passion...what are you passionate about?
I don't care what it is that makes you hot!
Just please be passionate about something-
Everyone needs a little fire in their lives....
Let it be protecting the environment,
the rights of the land, the flowers that grow,
the owls in the trees or the birds and the bees
Maybe you are passionate about children,
born or unborn
homeless or abused
but just do something,
call, write or give someone a ring
Make your voice be heard!
Maybe it is your family or your wife
Passion just needs to be apart of every one's life....
Let some thing move you!
Just please be passionate about something-
Everyone needs a little fire in their lives....
Let it be protecting the environment,
the rights of the land, the flowers that grow,
the owls in the trees or the birds and the bees
Maybe you are passionate about children,
born or unborn
homeless or abused
but just do something,
call, write or give someone a ring
Make your voice be heard!
Maybe it is your family or your wife
Passion just needs to be apart of every one's life....
Let some thing move you!
Monday, July 09, 2007
i like me some einstein....
Einstein said that imagination is more important than knowledge- So I wonder if he didn't really know any of the stuff he talked about I wonder if he just imagined it all and we believed him...
Has anyone read that new biography out on him? The author was on Jon Stewart Show which Fiona and I watch almost every night. But I don't remember the authors name- I may have to add it to my list of things to read...Boy is that list growing...I like non-fiction. Mostly been reading stuff about Waldorf Education, Anthrosophy, Steiner, and parenting-
What is on your night stand?
Has anyone read that new biography out on him? The author was on Jon Stewart Show which Fiona and I watch almost every night. But I don't remember the authors name- I may have to add it to my list of things to read...Boy is that list growing...I like non-fiction. Mostly been reading stuff about Waldorf Education, Anthrosophy, Steiner, and parenting-
What is on your night stand?
Friday, July 06, 2007
Fun....
So I was talking with a friend today and I asked when was the last time she had real fun...I truly can't remember when I can say I have had real fun. Actually, I am not even sure what I would do these days for fun. I know it wouldn't be drinking and staying up all night partying- That used to be fun. Does fun change when you have children? Are they the only sort of fun you get to have once you are old? Do people with out kids that are old have fun like we did when we are young? Has my lack of fun been caused b/c I am now old? or b/c I now have children? or BOTH?
What do you do for fun? and next time can I come too?
What do you do for fun? and next time can I come too?
Thursday, July 05, 2007
I am looking for a job...
....that I can get a couple more tatoos, my nose pierced, wear my vegan earth shoes, hemp skirt, organic cotton tank top and my hair in a long pony tail and get paid? Does anyone know where I can find that? Oh I also need vacation time :)
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