Wow, I have been blessed sooo much today.
One of the ladies of our needlework guild gifted me with yarn! A LOT of yarn. All of it wool.
I have been seeing the new trend (felting) and I kept thinking, I would never spend that much money on a good quality yarn, just to felt it! But surprise I have wool yarn coming out of my ears.....
I have 400- 1 oz. balls of drab olive fingering yarn, any suggestions on a free pattern?
I would love to try socks but I have only tried 2 needle socks that have to be seamed. They work up easily, but the seams are limiting and aggrivating. Any suggestions on which socks work best(toe up or cuff down)?
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
homeschooling is official for 2007-2008
Yes, our letter came back in the mail today. Good!
We are registered for homeschool for the 2007-2008 school year.
Computers are crazy! It must be the "internets" fault.
this past month has been interesting.
My hubby bought me a camera, yeah. I will be able to post pictures of my projects(as soon as I figure it out).
Not much else to write about today!
We are registered for homeschool for the 2007-2008 school year.
Computers are crazy! It must be the "internets" fault.
this past month has been interesting.
My hubby bought me a camera, yeah. I will be able to post pictures of my projects(as soon as I figure it out).
Not much else to write about today!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Yeah, I'm posting---what's it to ya?
I thought about posting every day like some people do. I just don't want it to feel like a chore. Sometimes I just don't have anything to say. Other times I have something really cute that I am knitting, but I just don't have a digital camera.
I don't have many people that stop by and say hello.
I think I offend some people.I am not a "Bible Beater". So,for one reason or another no one reads this blog.
So I think "Why post today?"
Well that turns into "Why post this week?"
and then "Did I post this month?"
I enjoy visiting other blogs, usually leaving a comment.
The point I am getting at, not to sound tooo needy......
If you drop by, say hello.
I don't have many people that stop by and say hello.
I think I offend some people.I am not a "Bible Beater". So,for one reason or another no one reads this blog.
So I think "Why post today?"
Well that turns into "Why post this week?"
and then "Did I post this month?"
I enjoy visiting other blogs, usually leaving a comment.
The point I am getting at, not to sound tooo needy......
If you drop by, say hello.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Freedom of Religion NOT Freedom From Religion
Over a week ago El-Guapo(the computer) was struck by lightning, through the phone line, frying the Modem. What fun!!! Well it's fixed now, Halleluia!!!!!!!
Our family did have 2 great school weeks though, go figure!
Anyway-- this is a great email, WE DO PRAY, ALOT! I will not compromise our family's belief system for a practically useless public school system value. THE END IS NEAR!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This is a statement that was read over the PA system at the football game at
Roane County High School , Kingston , Tennessee , by school Principal, Jody McLeod.
" It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games, to say a prayer and play the National Anthem, to honor God and Country."
Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, I am told that saying a Prayer is a violation of Federal Case Law. As I understand the law at this time, I can use this public facility to approve of sexual perversion and call it "an alternate lifestyle," and if someone is offended, that's OK.
I can use it to condone sexual promiscuity, by dispensing condoms and calling it, "safe sex." If someone is offended, that's OK.
I can even use this public facility to present the merits of killing an unborn baby as a "viable means of birth control." If someone is offended, no problem...
I can designate a school day as "Earth Day" and involve students in activities to worship religiously and praise the goddess "Mother Earth" and call it "ecology."
I can use literature, videos and presentations in the classroom that depicts people with strong, traditional Christian convictions as "simple minded" and "ignorant" and call (that teaching) "enlightenment."
However, if anyone uses this facility to honor GOD and to ask HIM to Bless this event with safety and good sportsmanship, then Federal Case Law is violated.
This appears to be inconsistent at best, and at worst, diabolical. Apparently, we are to be tolerant of everything and anyone, except GOD and HIS Commandments.
Nevertheless, as a school principal, I frequently ask staff and students to abide by rules with which they do not necessarily agree. For me to do otherwise would be inconsistent at best, and at worst, hypocritical... I suffer from that affliction enough unintentionally. I certainly do not need to add an intentional transgression.
For this reason, I shall "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's," and refrain from praying at this time.
"However, if you feel inspired to honor, praise and thank GOD and ask HIM,in the name of JESUS, to Bless this event, please feel free to do so. As far as I know, that's not against the law----yet."
One by one, the people in the stands bowed their heads, held hands with one another and began to pray.
They prayed in the stands. They prayed in the team huddles. They prayed at the concession stand and they prayed in the Announcer's Box!
The only place they didn't pray was in the Supreme Court of the United States of America- the Seat of "Justice" in the "one nation, under GOD."
Somehow, Kingston, Tennessee Remembered what so many have forgotten. We are given the Freedom OF Religion, not the Freedom FROM Religion. Praise GOD that HIS remnant remains!
Our family did have 2 great school weeks though, go figure!
Anyway-- this is a great email, WE DO PRAY, ALOT! I will not compromise our family's belief system for a practically useless public school system value. THE END IS NEAR!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This is a statement that was read over the PA system at the football game at
Roane County High School , Kingston , Tennessee , by school Principal, Jody McLeod.
" It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games, to say a prayer and play the National Anthem, to honor God and Country."
Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, I am told that saying a Prayer is a violation of Federal Case Law. As I understand the law at this time, I can use this public facility to approve of sexual perversion and call it "an alternate lifestyle," and if someone is offended, that's OK.
I can use it to condone sexual promiscuity, by dispensing condoms and calling it, "safe sex." If someone is offended, that's OK.
I can even use this public facility to present the merits of killing an unborn baby as a "viable means of birth control." If someone is offended, no problem...
I can designate a school day as "Earth Day" and involve students in activities to worship religiously and praise the goddess "Mother Earth" and call it "ecology."
I can use literature, videos and presentations in the classroom that depicts people with strong, traditional Christian convictions as "simple minded" and "ignorant" and call (that teaching) "enlightenment."
However, if anyone uses this facility to honor GOD and to ask HIM to Bless this event with safety and good sportsmanship, then Federal Case Law is violated.
This appears to be inconsistent at best, and at worst, diabolical. Apparently, we are to be tolerant of everything and anyone, except GOD and HIS Commandments.
Nevertheless, as a school principal, I frequently ask staff and students to abide by rules with which they do not necessarily agree. For me to do otherwise would be inconsistent at best, and at worst, hypocritical... I suffer from that affliction enough unintentionally. I certainly do not need to add an intentional transgression.
For this reason, I shall "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's," and refrain from praying at this time.
"However, if you feel inspired to honor, praise and thank GOD and ask HIM,in the name of JESUS, to Bless this event, please feel free to do so. As far as I know, that's not against the law----yet."
One by one, the people in the stands bowed their heads, held hands with one another and began to pray.
They prayed in the stands. They prayed in the team huddles. They prayed at the concession stand and they prayed in the Announcer's Box!
The only place they didn't pray was in the Supreme Court of the United States of America- the Seat of "Justice" in the "one nation, under GOD."
Somehow, Kingston, Tennessee Remembered what so many have forgotten. We are given the Freedom OF Religion, not the Freedom FROM Religion. Praise GOD that HIS remnant remains!
Monday, July 2, 2007
Is homeschooling for you?
I keep asking myself if homeschooling is right for us. The answer is YES!
If you are unsure, I have found a book at the library that will help you to decide.
The Complete Guide to Homeschooling, by John and Kathy Perry.
This is a GREAT book. Even if you are not a homeschooler, or are one of those who have a million questions, and think we are crazy. Than this book is for you, too!
When I read in this book a passage that describes a note sent home from a public school to the parents, I almost choked, but it sums it up.
p56--"It's the school's job to teach the child. It's the parent's job that the child learns. The school accepts no responsibility for your child learning."
Please read this book. I highly recommend it.
If you are unsure, I have found a book at the library that will help you to decide.
The Complete Guide to Homeschooling, by John and Kathy Perry.
This is a GREAT book. Even if you are not a homeschooler, or are one of those who have a million questions, and think we are crazy. Than this book is for you, too!
When I read in this book a passage that describes a note sent home from a public school to the parents, I almost choked, but it sums it up.
p56--"It's the school's job to teach the child. It's the parent's job that the child learns. The school accepts no responsibility for your child learning."
Please read this book. I highly recommend it.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Taps
Taps
AN INTERESTING HISTORY
If any of you have ever been
to a military funeral in which taps were played;
this brings out a new meaning of it.
Here is something Every American should know. Until
I read this, I didn't know, but I checked it out and
it's true:
We in the United States have all heard the haunting
song, "Taps." It's the song that gives us that lump
in our throats and usually tears in our eyes.
But, do you know the story behind the song? If not,
I think you will be interested to find out about its
humble beginnings.
Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil
War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was
with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia.
The Confederate Army was on the other side of the
narrow strip of land.
During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans
of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field.
Not knowing if it was a Unionor Confederate
soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and
bring the stricken man back for medical attention
Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the
Captain reached the stricken soldier and began
pulling him toward his encampment.
When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he
discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier,
but the soldier was dead.
The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his
breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light,
he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son.
The boy had been studying music in the South when
the war broke out. Without telling his father, the
boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.
The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked
permission of his superiors to give his son a full
military burial, despite his enemy status. His
request was only partially granted.
The Captain had asked if he could have a group of
Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son
at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier was a
Confederate.
But, out of respect for the father, they did say
they could give him only one musician.
The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to
play a series of musical notes he had found on a
piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's
uniform.
This wish was granted.
The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" used at
military funerals was born.
The words are:
Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.
Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky.
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh
I too have felt the chills while listening to "Taps"
but I have never seen all the words to the song
until now. I didn't even know there was more than
one verse I also never knew the story behind the
song and I didn't know if you had either so I
thought I'd pass it along.
I now have an even deeper respect for the song than
I did before.
Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their
Country.
Also Remember Those Who Have Served And
Returned; and for those presently serving in the
Armed Forces.
AN INTERESTING HISTORY
If any of you have ever been
to a military funeral in which taps were played;
this brings out a new meaning of it.
Here is something Every American should know. Until
I read this, I didn't know, but I checked it out and
it's true:
We in the United States have all heard the haunting
song, "Taps." It's the song that gives us that lump
in our throats and usually tears in our eyes.
But, do you know the story behind the song? If not,
I think you will be interested to find out about its
humble beginnings.
Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil
War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was
with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia.
The Confederate Army was on the other side of the
narrow strip of land.
During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans
of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field.
Not knowing if it was a Unionor Confederate
soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and
bring the stricken man back for medical attention
Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the
Captain reached the stricken soldier and began
pulling him toward his encampment.
When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he
discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier,
but the soldier was dead.
The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his
breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light,
he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son.
The boy had been studying music in the South when
the war broke out. Without telling his father, the
boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.
The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked
permission of his superiors to give his son a full
military burial, despite his enemy status. His
request was only partially granted.
The Captain had asked if he could have a group of
Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son
at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier was a
Confederate.
But, out of respect for the father, they did say
they could give him only one musician.
The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to
play a series of musical notes he had found on a
piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's
uniform.
This wish was granted.
The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" used at
military funerals was born.
The words are:
Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.
Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky.
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh
I too have felt the chills while listening to "Taps"
but I have never seen all the words to the song
until now. I didn't even know there was more than
one verse I also never knew the story behind the
song and I didn't know if you had either so I
thought I'd pass it along.
I now have an even deeper respect for the song than
I did before.
Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their
Country.
Also Remember Those Who Have Served And
Returned; and for those presently serving in the
Armed Forces.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Mingle2 - Online Dating
Ha,Ha,Ha! My blog is rated PG---- What????
the word Dead is mentioned 3X'x now 4. And the word Poop is mentioned 1X now 2.
How about this one -Go take a dead poop! OOOPPPSSSS that makes it 5 and 3.
What ever, this is not really a big deal I guess, considering what ususally
comes out of my mouth is Triple X rated. After all of this hullaballo I guess I am rated R. My kids hear worse on Saturday morning cartoons.
Forgive me Lord, I know, we are working on that.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Want a way to help New Orleans?
Try donating cash to our Libraries!
All of the information is there on the website.
We now have a temporary library in Mid City.
Kind of pitiful really,only about 150 books.
The boys and I were still able to find books for
their summer reading list.
Still unsure about schooling over the summer.
I am consentrating on the math and reading for fun.
I have been lucky enough to find a science experiment work book,
that I think will be perfect.(If I ever get around to it)
As far as crafting goes- I have been busy making a crochet
doll and lots of doll clothes. I am not quite sure what to do with it
when I am finished, but since everything is my own design, I may sell it.
Still not sure, I am in love with her already.
She is made like a newborn, big head and long body with skinny arms and legs.
I still have to work on the eyes though.
The garden is doing well-but the weather is strange, either
really dry and hot, or really wet and chilly.
The husband bought me a camera phone for my birthday but it doesn't transfer
pics to anything other than a phone. That really pisses me off,
but it was a nice present anyway.
Try donating cash to our Libraries!
All of the information is there on the website.
We now have a temporary library in Mid City.
Kind of pitiful really,only about 150 books.
The boys and I were still able to find books for
their summer reading list.
Still unsure about schooling over the summer.
I am consentrating on the math and reading for fun.
I have been lucky enough to find a science experiment work book,
that I think will be perfect.(If I ever get around to it)
As far as crafting goes- I have been busy making a crochet
doll and lots of doll clothes. I am not quite sure what to do with it
when I am finished, but since everything is my own design, I may sell it.
Still not sure, I am in love with her already.
She is made like a newborn, big head and long body with skinny arms and legs.
I still have to work on the eyes though.
The garden is doing well-but the weather is strange, either
really dry and hot, or really wet and chilly.
The husband bought me a camera phone for my birthday but it doesn't transfer
pics to anything other than a phone. That really pisses me off,
but it was a nice present anyway.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Theodore Roosevelt's ideas on Immigrants and being an AMERICAN in 1907.
"In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."
Theodore Roosevelt 1907
This statement is a bit all or nothing, but the gist of it is, America is a melting pot of the world. Even though we may be German,French,or Hispanic, to live in America, you become American!
I am American! Thank God for America!
"In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."
Theodore Roosevelt 1907
This statement is a bit all or nothing, but the gist of it is, America is a melting pot of the world. Even though we may be German,French,or Hispanic, to live in America, you become American!
I am American! Thank God for America!
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