Think Spring!

Last spring I took a picture of baby ducklings and their mom---an image in this sub zero weather that I am greatly missing.
So, just as a reminder of good things to come---in a little over a month, it will officially be spring!

Peace.

Nancy Pelosi

I have not blogged in awhile; there has been much to do.

I wanted to take a moment to welcome the first woman Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi to 2007!!

As a Democrat, this is heaven; as a woman, it's sweeter.

We now have a majority and by GOD, we better make some good things happen; our country needs it.

Peace.

MaryJane In Michigan

Unprecedented in the Michigan State house is the introduction to legislation of medicinal marijuana.

Read about it here:Stop The Drug War

Medical marijuana has its place in this society, helping individuals with various diseases and conditions.

Here are some testimonials


side note: Finals are next week; I should be resuming posting daily after that.
Peace.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Spent most of last night and today cooking.

I'm pretty tired. Took a nap. Got up, had some pie! Ready for another nap.

I'm working 12 hours tomorrow. I am thankful for employment.

Peace.

The Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.


Sometimes, the only way I can determine what to accept and what to change is by trial and error.
Mistakes can be opportunities to gain the wisdom to know the difference.

The Good & The Bad Of It

I've been dilerious with joy over the House win for the Democrats and then basically I became drunk with joy when we took over the Senate.

This interim time will be one to watch; the George & his Repugs have until January to do some nasty things yet.
They are technically still in control.
Don't put anything past them.

As for today, I have a virus; Extremely weak; dizzy. Doing lots of sleeping.

It's one of those dreary days; cold, rain turning to freezing rain with some thunder here and there; very strange. A good day to rest.........and think good things of the future of our country.

Peace.

Crunch Time

Tomorrow is the day; hopefully a new day.

All we have left is hope for a change in direction. We need to take back the House and the Senate.

Then, make them all accountable. The liars, cheats, the bastards who are stealing my country.

Democratic across the board. Win it back, THEN start taking names. Hold both sides accountable.

But, we have to have a majority first.

Then we clean house.

N O W, G O V O T E!!!!!!!!!!

Don't Get Played

There are really only two ways to approach life--as a victim, or as a gallant fighter; and you must decide if you want to act or react; deal your own cards or play with a stacked deck.

If you don't decide which way to play with life, it ALWAYS plays with you.

Peace.

Is Bush Delusional?

AMERICAblog talks about Bush & Rove going on about how, confidently, there will be a majority in the Senate and Congress after this next election. Do they know something we don't know? Or are they delusional?

How many electronic voting machine are there out there? Show me a paper trail and I'll show you a legitimate election.

Free Hugs

I had my mid term last night, so I got a few days before I have to work full force on my other mid term, which is a take home.

If you have NOT seen this video from youtube---it is a MUST!

Sit back. Feel the goosebumps. Cry. Enjoy.

Registration Deadlines

If you have not registered to vote--check your state deadlines here at Rock the Vote - 2006 Voter Registration Deadlines.

This is too important to wait on. Do it now.

Foley Scandal

Is it anyone's surprise the Republicans are trying to hide knowledge that they knew about Mark Foley's "little issue"?

Dennis Hastert is a slimeball for his behavior on this; amnesia is very convenient. ABC News: AP: Aide Says He Reported Foley 2 Years Ago.

Now, these are very interesting "family values". I suppose if Foley was trying to MARRY one of the Pages, the Resmugs would have cried foul; but just using them for sexual favors is ok---no sanctity of marriage lost with that, right?

Where is the FBI investigation of his computer? The cover-up? Oh, that's right---turn yourself into re-hab, admit you are gay and offer no excuses and the world will say,"Oh, ok, you have SUFFERED enough!"

We funded an investigation of President Clinton getting a blow job and we are not doing the same when it comes to underage pages? WTF????? Wake up people!!!

Research What Is Going On

If you are interested in doing some research before the elections regarding campaign finance law, lobbying, who's the biggest contributors.....etc...... head over to Opensecrets.org--Money in politics data let's us all know where the denero is coming from and who is getting it.

Also, another interesting tidbit: Repugs are scrabbling to marginalize these next elections too---WHAT A SURPRISE!!
Head over to No More Stolen Elections! | MyDem.org to be sure you are
registered and nothing fishy has happened to your voting process.

Update: working on my take-home midterm in my counseling course, but will try to keep up with posts.

Peace.

I've Been Tagged

My buddy Dusty has tagged me.

Things I'd like to do before I die:
Travel the world
Learn several languages
Read every book on my bookshelves

Things I cannot do:
eat tomatoes
avoid cheesecake :)
Tolerate racism

Things I can do:
Spin a basketball on one finger.
win at scrabble alot
listen to you without judgement

Things that attracted me to my significant other:
His sincere compassion for others
His intelligence
His love of his children

Things I like to say:
Whaaaaateva.
When the Rapture comes, we get their shit.
What do you need right now?

Books I like best:
Anything by:
Al Franken
Michael Moore
Leo Buscaglia


Movies I like to see:
Crash
Pulp Fiction
Forrest Gump

I tag for this meme:

Firecrow

What's Going On?

I used to be very consistant with my daily posts and lately, they are sporadic. That's what happens when I work full time, have 2 college courses, I'm doing 20 hours of human services volunteer work, have a theory paper to write and spend much of my time reading and hanging out on the Daily Kos.

One thing I have not missed---TELEVISION! I have not watched since I returned from my Florida Keys vacation; and I don't miss it. I have filled my time with all the things I enjoy--my pets and reading, and of course, my husband.
My two oldest children moved out two weeks ago--they got an apartment together in order to save money, so hubby & I have been doing projects around the house with are new rooms. Our youngest is a senior in high school and works and has projects of his own.

So, right now, things are ok. Bush still sucks; in fact, he gets worse everyday, but I can still type that and I have a roof over my head--not heading to the Homeland Concentration camps yet.
Say hello to Chuck!!!

Dropping Knowledge

Dropping Knowledge: The Living Library came together yesterday.
It was fantastic!
They decided not to use my personal question for the 100 they asked, but that's ok, it was beautiful.
The diversity of answers to each probing question was awesome to hear.
All people from around the world can participate in answering those 100 questions and thousands more that were submitted and will be added as this internet library takes flight.

Have a great Sunday.
Peace,
Deanna

Pow Wow

Attending a Native American Pow Wow, for me, is an experience of great fun & social gathering; spiritual, especially during intense drumming, the energy is very powerful. And the food----OMG!!!! the food--personally, frybread tastes good with ANYTHING! Today's festivities did not disappoint. I was brought back to center & nature, and family.
Peace and have a great holiday.
Deanna

My Question?

dropping knowledge is a site I have been following for the past couple years--almost from it's beginning.
It consists of 112 individuals from around the world from different cultures, races and occupations, who will gather around a vast round table to answer 100 of the world's most thought-provoking questions which were submitted on the dropping knowledge website over the past few years.

My question keeps scrolling across the site. They made an announcement that they have almost narrowed down the 100 questions, so mine going across the site seems pretty good that mine was chosen, but i'll have to wait for the final confirmation.
Wish me luck.
Peace.
Deanna

Dropping Knowledge (Updated)

I have the final list of 112 participants for the "Table of Free Voices". Click the above link.
Peace.

Too Busy To Post

School started this week.
Need I say more? I'm beginning to wonder if I bit off more than I can chew with these classes.
My counseling theory class will have me creating my OWN counseling theory, naming it & presenting it, in detail to the class.
Gee, THAT doesn't sound difficult!
I have another general human services class which requires an additional 20 hours volunteer work on top of my full time job.

Today was pretty awesome at work. My great dane Charlie was called upon to give blood to a dog that needed a blood transfusion. Charlie established that he is a pretty good blood donor candidate. What a good boy!!!!
I think the other dog is going to make it too.

I have tomorrow off. I'll try to post something of some significance.

Peace,
Deanna