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Code Pink

www.hillaryclinton.com

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If FEMA Can Do It......

Worried about my thesis proposal....scheduled to face my faculty panel in 2 weeks.

Suddenly, I realize...I'll hold my own panel review!

Panel members attending: Krista, my neighbor Pam, and Eleanor the Wonder Dog.

Happy to report that my Proposal passed with flying colors!! (Ellie quoted as saying I did a "heck of a job").

YEAH for me....no more worries :)

New web site....check it out!

Viewpoints
Make a point. Change the conversation.

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Take Time

Went through my "photo collection" last night....you know you have one-that box crammed full of loose pictures that you have been promising to put into photo albums.
Amazing....memories

Funny how the outside changes, but the inside remains the same.

Do the people who made you smile years ago, still bring that smirk today?

Pull out your "collections"....take time to smile (from the inside).

Ask and Ye Shall Receive

Following the lead of Alaska Commuter:

"For the first three people that reply to me and re-post this challenge, I will send you something.

It might be something I’ve made, or something cool from my hidden stash, it might be a mix CD, or a rubber duck, a book I think you will enjoy, or something else that is awesome.

Whatever it is, I promise that I will get it to you in 365 days or less.

The only thing you need to do in order to participate is to be one of the first three to reply to this, AND post this very same thing on YOUR blog - cause it’s fun to give people stuff."

Nothing But Love

Miss Ellie has many jobs, one being a Pet Therapy member at the hospital. I am constantly amazed at the joy she brings into the lives of complete strangers (as well as my own). This is from one of our recent visits.....the picture speaks for itself.

Team Hillary Event

I attended a Hillary fundraiser in Charlottesville last Sunday. It was an intimate conversation between Hillary and John Grisham-very enjoyable event and a chance to see the Senator up close and personal! My buddies Lee, Anthony, and I made a fun day of it and thought it was way cool to be involved in the campaign circuit. (Our only regret was that we could not splurge for the private wine & cheese reception beforehand!)

You can see much better pics than mine on the web, taken at this event-check them out here. Remember to make your voice heard in the next Presidential election-get out and get involved now!

Muskrat Racing at the Frog Pond

It's that time of year again-the Frog Pond Pool closes down to humans and every dog gets its day (or swim in this case). Miss Ellie missed a first place win at the Muskrat Race by a mere 2 seconds-look at her go!!

Tunes and TV

I'm hooked on a new song I heard playing on an episode of Damages last week.....it's a remake of Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"...sung by Greg Laswell. Check it out....beautifully done.
Anyone seen Damages? It's a new legal thriller on FX starring Glen Close...I'm really enjoying it.

Easy Come, Easy Go

Well-made it back from the big sinful city. Couldn't have asked for a better week....where else can I unload my bankroll and witness the largest Star Strek Convention all in one place??
My favorites absolutely included KA and Casino War at O'Sheas.
By the way-a special thanks goes out to my buddy who recommended the single deck blackjack at Binions (yes, I'm talking to you, lil' Max!). As soon as I save up enough money for a return trip, I will be returning to retrieve my ass that I left there!
I am upset that I missed seeing Hillary, who was just a few blocks away for a speaking engagement at the NABJ Convention.

Off to Sin City!

Leaving in a couple of hours to hit one of my favorite vacation spots! Probably won't be blogging for a few days, but I'm sure I will have plenty to report when I get back (including pics of the Star Trek Convention which just happens to be there this week.....good grief!) Look out Vegas-here we come!!!!

Houston, Wii Have a Problem

Hello-my name is FlyRN and I'm a Wii-a-Holic. It has been almost 48 hours since I purchased my Wii and productivity as I once knew it (sort of), has ceased. I am obsessed with everything about this machine. I fear that once I download the old-school NES games, I may never leave the basement again.
Friends-please feel free to keep in touch (and by keep in touch, I mean come by and join me in a 2-player Wii challenge....3 player once Miss Ellie fine tunes her nunchuck skills).

If you haven't tried this awesome gadget, please grab one or come on over to my place. I've got a Wii Match waiting for you. (Besides-who needs sunshine and outdoors anyway??) :)

My New Hangout

Just stumbled across a hip place to hangout (it was my lunch break, I swear!) Check out the groovy fun and new libations at Tiki Bar TV. It's been around for a while, but I have somehow missed this vidcast watering hole. Pull up a chair and join me!

Real People, Real Questions

Watching the YouTube/CNN Democratic debates now-very refreshing hearing from the masses. The passive road is becoming less traveled.....speak while it counts, peeps!

Horse & Hound Wine Festival

We had an awesome day at the Peaks of Otter Winery yesterday. The pups especially had a big time while we sampled the grapes. Here they are seeking shade beneath a taster's chair-Eleanor and Theodore are quite the pair!

I Beg Your Pardon?

Disco, Sit-In's, Banana Drinks, and such....

Where else can you swing to the diverse tunes of a teen DJ being mixed in the cab of a semi?? The Iberostar discoteque , that's where! Give us a few more "gyrating" lessons in the pool and we will be back with a vengeance (is that someone doing the worm in the corner??)

Ready, Set, Don't Go!

Here is a picture of the awesome window seat that I should have occupied on my way to Puerto Plata last Thursday. However, thanks to Delta,
I spent a non-expense paid night in Greensboro and missed an entire day with my buddies (that's valuable Wizard time, folks!)
In spite of the rough start-great times eventually followed...stay tuned for more vacation updates.

Ross the Intern Visits the Firehouse

Cartoon of the Day

Check out Tim Long's cartoon video on Huffington Post-"Kids' Questions to President Bush". From the mouths of babes like you've never seen!

Peaks of Otter Winery

We joined the gang at the winery for a cookout to welcome all of the volunteers for the upcoming Horse & Hound Wine Festival. The scenery was gorgeous and the wine not only excellent but free-flowing! The pups even had their first introduction to the house piglets....the jury is still out on that!

Mill Mountain

Big camping trip over the weekend....the peeps and I decided we needed a quick night in the woods, so we packed up and headed all the way to Mill Mountain. As you can see, Princess Stephanie was ready with her monster air matress and designer purse-LOL!

Got Treats?

The Dream Team is ready to deploy....will work for treats (or a good scratch!) Ahh....a dog's life.

Lessons in swimming and such...

Beautiful day to head to the Cove with the pups. Ellie loves taking the role of big sis to the newest addition to the Roosevelt pup line-Theodore. The pups had a blast (minus one snake encounter and one dead squirrel "toy"!) A refreshing end to a long, hard week...

A Community in Shock

"We are sad today, and we will be sad for quite a while. We are not moving on. We are embracing our mourning. We are Virginia Tech ... "
-- Nikki Giovanni, University Distinguished Professor, poet, activist

The Real News

Every day....every channel.....the ladies are famous now. Where was the media coverage for the real story? Rutgers women reach their first NCAA championship game ever... Props to the ladies for the right reason-you've got game, gals!

Welcome to Modern Media

NEW YORK — Radio host Don Imus apologized Friday for calling the Rutgers University women's basketball team "nappy headed hos" on his nationally syndicated program.
The National Association of Black Journalists demanded his immediate firing after the man known as "Imus in the Morning" put his foot deep in his mouth Wednesday. Imus questioned the players' looks, describing them as tattooed "rough girls." His producer compared the team _ which has eight black members _ to the NBA's Toronto Raptors.
Near the start of Friday's show, Imus said he wanted to "apologize for an insensitive and ill-conceived remark we made the other morning referring to the Rutgers women's basketball team."
"It was completely inappropriate, and we can understand why people were offended. Our characterization was thoughtless and stupid, and we are sorry."

Tell Him, Colonel!

The iRack

Dig Deep

We all encounter it......

a person

a place

a mindset

Remember what matters....what makes you smile

Dig deep (the rest is all fluff)

Half Moon Cay

Indigo Moment

Many fun parts of the trip......but one stands out.
The voice of an angel-priceless.
Thanks Emily and Amy-

Notes from the Caribbean

Trying to come back to reality after spending a wonderful week in the Caribbean. Boy, the real world (and cold weather) sucks!

Will be adding posts from the trip shortly...