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August 28, 2005

F.U.R.I.O.U.S.!!!

I read this online today...I swear sometimes I think "we" should be bombing "our" own country sometimes!

This news article just made my blood boil all day long the more I thought about it.

I believe in freedom of speech. I believe everyone has the right to their opinion on the war. But c'mon with this type of behavior!

SMYRNA, Tenn. (Aug. 28) - Members of a church say God is punishing American soldiers for defending a country that harbors gays, and they brought their anti-gay message to the funerals Saturday of two Tennessee soldiers killed in Iraq.

I read this online today...I swear sometimes I think "we" should be bombing "our" own country sometimes!

This news article just made my blood boil all day long the more I thought about it.

I believe in freedom of speech. I believe everyone has the right to their opinion on the war. But c'mon with this type of behavior!

The church members were met with scorn from local residents. They chased the church members cars' down a highway, waving flags and screaming "God bless America.''

"My husband is over there, so I'm here to show my support,'' 41-year-old Connie Ditmore said as she waved and American flag and as tears came to her eyes. "To do this at a funeral is disrespectful of a family, no matter what your beliefs are.''

The Rev. Fred Phelps, founder of Westboro Baptist in Kansas, contends that American soldiers are being killed in Iraq as vengeance from God for protecting a country that harbors gays. The church, which is not affiliated with a larger denomination, is made up mostly of Phelps' children, grandchildren and in-laws.

The church members carried signs and shouted things such as "God hates fags'' and "God hates you.''

About 10 church members protested near Smyrna United Methodist Church and nearly 20 stood outside the National Guard Armory in Ashland City. Members have demonstrated at other soldier funerals across the nation.

The funerals were for Staff Sgt. Asbury Fred Hawn II, 35, in Smyrna and Spc. Gary Reese Jr., 22, in Ashland City. Both were members of the Tennessee National Guard.

Hundreds of Smyrna and Ashland City residents and families of other soldiers turned out at both sites to counter the message the Westboro Baptist members brought.

So many counterdemonstrators were gathered in Ashland City that police, sheriff's deputies and state troopers were brought in to control traffic and protect the protesters.

The church members held protesting permits, and counterprotesters in Smyrna turned their backs to Westboro Baptist members until time expired on the protest permits.

"If they were protesting the government, I might even join them,'' Danny Cotton, 56, said amid cries of "get out of our town'' and "get out of our country.''

"But for them to come during the worst time for this family - it's just wrong.''

**On a kinder note: I found it very classy today that during the Yankees/Royals baseball game there was an acknowledgement to the fact that the KC Royals' Manager, Buddy Bell. He lost his nephew recently in the war in Iraq.**

Love or hate the NY Yankees, every home game they still pay their respects to the victims of 9/11 and all serving in our armed forces.

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August 26, 2005

Is there a doctor in the house?

I go to the chiropractor about every 4 weeks or so. I would go more often if it was convenient, but its like a 30-40 minute drive, depending on where I am working on a particular day....

But I like going to the chiropractor ~ I know this still surprises my friend Ellen ~ I use to NOT believe in them. Thought they were a crock of crap. But I learned the hard way that they actually help you.

I have thrown my back out a few times over the years. I'm usually good for doing that at least once a year. It puts me out of commission for a good 5 days minimum. It $ucks, BIG time. I don't even need to be doing anything crazy for my back to go out.

Some examples of when I threw my back out over the years: Bending over to pet the rabbit. Sweeping the floor. Reaching for the shampoo in the shower. Walking up a flight of stairs. Its just something that "happens" and I never know when it will strike.

Anyway my chiropractor, I have been going to her for about 10 years now. She is GREAT! .....

I go to the chiropractor about every 4 weeks or so. I would go more often if it was convenient, but its like a 30-40 minute drive, depending on where I am working on a particular day....

Anyway my chiropractor, I have been going to her for about 10 years now. She is GREAT! .....

In the past she has opened the office for me on her day off. She has opened it up for me in the pm hours. She has opened it for me even on Sundays! Whenever I need her in an emergency she is always there.

She is not only my "doctor" but a good friend. We have been out together socially. She "knows" things about me...and I "know" things about her. She is just GREAT! We goof around and on each other all the time. Once I cut out the title line of some article in a magazine and taped it to the small of my back right before an apt. with her. The headline read: "I am NOT a whore"...She roared laughing when she saw it as she started my treatment. It was hilarious.

A few weeks ago she was going on vacation and asked me to watch and bid on something for her on EBAY. She wasnt going to have computer access. So I said no problem. I bid and won the item for her.

Today I delivered the item and she paid me for it....

I just was about to turn the check over to endorse it for the bank deposit tomorrow when I saw "THE MEMO LINE" I called her as soon as I noticed it. Several hours AFTER she gave it to me.. She picked up the phone laughing hysterically....all she could get out was "finally noticed the memo?" and just kept laughing!

All I can say is she is LUCKY I did not throw my back out laughing! *Click image to view larger*

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August 21, 2005

Roots coming out of my A$$

Pretty soon, I bet it will happen.

And who to blame for this? Well I'll tell ya who, Debby and Laura .

Yup they are EVIL and SINFUL people and now they are infecting others! I mean ask anyone, I've always been a sweet, quiet, church going, law abiding Irish gal.

You see, the three of us went to dinner the other night. Had a good time as always. Well except for "Toe Man" who followed Debby in from the parking lot.

Anyway we are sitting at dinner and.....

Pretty soon, I bet it will happen.

And who to blame for this? Well I'll tell ya who, Debby and Laura .

Yup they are EVIL and SINFUL people and now they are infecting others! I mean ask anyone, I've always been a sweet, quiet, church going, law abiding Irish gal.

You see, the three of us went to dinner the other night. Had a good time as always. Well except for "Toe Man" who followed Debby in from the parking lot.

Anyway we are sitting at dinner and.....

they proceed to tell me about this new cable station. It's called LOGO .

Well let me tell you something....this is a GREAT station! I absolutely LOVE IT!

It's all gay...all the time...even the commercials are gay structured and/or promote gay friendly companies. I'm not talking porn, there are movies, sitcoms, reality shows, documentaries, and lots of standup comedy shows.

I've barely left my apartment since turning this station on. Hell, I have even given up watching NY Yankee games.

The only problem with watching this station:

I find myself taking A LOT more frequent cold showers.

I'm also wondering if maybe I should get the couch Scotch Guarded again...

And I think I saw the rabbit hiding in the corner and covering his eyes with his lop ears the other night.

Hmmmm, *note to self* Pickup more batteries next food shopping trip.

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August 18, 2005

Question of the day.....

**UPDATE**
The "not ready for prime time STUD MUFFIN, is totally out of commission. He has yet to be back to work this week. He has been for xrays and soon a MRI on his knee. He is walking like he is 110 yrs old! AND with a cane! -- Oh I bet its a load of fun and laughs here all day with him and Mom home together! Glad I went back to work that's for sure!

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August 15, 2005

Just not the stud muffin anymore.....

My Dad :shaking head in shame: MY DAD...

Sometimes I just don't know what to do with him.

He has worked for the same company for 42 yrs. He is a foreman in a chemical plant that makes all the soap concoptions for Procter & Gamble. Well next month the plant is closing down for good. Relocating to Delaware. So Dad is retiring.

I asked my Mom if he was going to get another job. She told me "NO" - Hmmm? Interesting I thought. Not even a part time job I asked her, "NO WHY?...

WHY? WHY? Well let's see shall we...He won't be working....You don't work...so you will be home together 24/7...Just answer me one question Mom,,,which one of you should I Christmas shop for this year...CAUSE ONE OF YOU WILL BE DEAD BY THEN- YOU'LL KILL EACH OTHER!!

My Mom hasn't worked in 9 yrs. She is on permanant disability. She deserves it though. She has had both her knees replaced. She has had carpal tunnel surgery about 4 times. She has all kinds of spine and bone fusions in her neck and lower back. She has all these metal cages in her spine to keep things in place. She needs her hips replaced. She has some sort of titanium rod in her lower back. Hell one time she fought a soda vending machine just to get her 50 cents back! She lost and ended up having hand surgery!

Yup, my parents are something else. But anyway back to dear o' Dad.

My Dad :shaking head in shame: MY DAD...

Sometimes I just don't know what to do with him.

I asked my Mom if he was going to get another job. She told me "NO" - Hmmm? Interesting I thought. Not even a part time job I asked her, "NO WHY?...

Yup, my parents are something else. But anyway back to dear o' Dad.

So the plant is closing down. Dad got a GREAT buyout from the company. Then he can collect social security. Plus we are talking about a man that has 40-- yes 40 years of Christmas Club Accounts that he NEVER used! Scrooge!

So at the plant today they held a company picnic/bbq. A way of "thanking" the employees I guess.

At the picnic and at some point, my Dad got squirt by some 30 something year old "hottie" with a super soaker. Guess she didn't realize that "SHE" should have been the one with the wet tee shirt!
:SLAP! PINCH!: Okay, sorry I'm back from la la land! Let me try and finish this without having to stop for a cold shower.

So anyway, Dad is wet and decides he is going to "get her" back. So he grabs his bottle of spring water and starts chasing her. He got her alittle bit. Was really on a roll, all ready to empty the whole bottle on her (he says) when all of a sudden-- SPLAT!

Down he goes like a hooker who was just handed the Publisher's Clearing House Million Dollar Grand Prize Check!

He came home looking like he just fought off a dozen alley cats who were protecting their last fish head at the chinese takeout restaurant!

Knee not even reconizable...fingers showing knuckle bones...elbow hanging down to about his wrist! All nice and bloody...pink, blue, purple bruises all over the place.

Now I'm not sure if this should be one word or two....but one thought I have....JACKASS!

64 year old men should NOT be chasing...literally, 35 year old women! REALLY! I bet he wouldn't even know what to do with her if he DID catch her!

But the highlight...the absolute BEST of it all is I was sitting at the kitchen table with my Mom while he was in his lazy boy icing and licking his wounds, and he asked her for some tylenol and water for the pain....Oh and these are the things I LOVE about my Mom....she threw the Tylenol bottle at him and told him to SUCK HIS SHIRT FOR WATER!

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August 07, 2005

Just a thought.....

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad everyone is safe and it all worked out okay....BUT and this is just my thought-

Maybe...JUST MAYBE...It's time for the Russians to keep their butts on dry land!

Stop going into the water with submarines!

Isn't this like the third time that they have screwed up under water?

Enough already...Keep your feet firmly planted on shore! Schmucks!

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad everyone is safe and it all worked out okay....BUT and this is just my thought-

Maybe...JUST MAYBE...It's time for the Russians to keep their butts on dry land!

Stop going into the water with submarines!

Isn't this like the third time that they have screwed up under water?

Enough already...Keep your feet firmly planted on shore! Schmucks!

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August 03, 2005

Statistics say.....

That 1 in 3 children turn out to be gay....I've had this discussion with my siblings over the years, both serious and jokingly.

So I have an older hetero sister and a younger hetero brother (how they would love reading themselves described as that) Whatever! Don't like it? Get your own blog!

Anyway, I'm the...shhh come closer, now keep this to yourself....I'm the gay one.

Of course there are always going to be exceptions. Like the Waltons. Like the Partridges. Like the Bradys. Well, in the case of the Bradys-Good o' Dad bared the burden for the kids...

Alright, now that we've all established that, let us move on back to the opening line of this entry.

1 in 3 kids turn out gay. So my sister...

That 1 in 3 children turn out to be gay....I've had this discussion with my siblings over the years, both serious and jokingly.

So I have an older hetero sister and a younger hetero brother (how they would love reading themselves described as that) Whatever! Don't like it? Get your own blog!

Anyway, I'm the...shhh come closer, now keep this to yourself....I'm the gay one.

Of course there are always going to be exceptions. Like the Waltons. Like the Partridges. Like the Bradys. Well, in the case of the Bradys-Good o' Dad bared the burden for the kids...

Alright, now that we've all established that, let us move on back to the opening line of this entry.

1 in 3 kids turn out gay. So my sister...

has 2 kids. A boy and a girl. Smart woman stopped there.

My brother has 3 kids. All girls. He never could stem the apple! All red heads like my sister in law. Actually its more of a bright orange color.

The middle girl is the spitting image of me when I was a kid. Tomboy-ish. Emotional. Cranky. Even loves rainbows! I could go on and on.

I've been saying for years, "that's the one" Mark my words! That's THE ONE! Come to me in 20 years and try and tell me I'm wrong!

Well I may be wrong. I KNOW, SHOCKING! Even for ME to believe.

Today, the youngest was here in my apartment. On the coffee table in the living room I have a past copy of The Advocate magazine. For all you readers of only People or Time magazine, well The Advocate is a alternate lifestyle magazine.

On the cover of this particular edition is a picture of Ellen Degeneres.

My Mom watches the youngest niece everyday from 7-5pm. Everyday, the two of them dance to Ellen during the beginning of her talk show.

So the little one sees the magazine...picks it up and starts kissing the cover and saying "I love you Ellen...I love you"

Oh yeah,,,,I'm getting blamed for this I just know it.

So I'm trying to figure out if I'm actually wrong in my original "pick" or if I've "doubled up" ????

What do ya think?

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