by Lynn D
What does that mean? I wish someone would explain this statement to me in a context I can understand. I hear these words and cringe and my stomach drops, because I hear a message that the subtext is very dangerous and inflammatory. Oh some of you may think you are just being over sensitive, am I?
Does it mean he is not an American? Does it mean he is not a Republican? Does it mean he is not a Christian? Does it mean he is not patriotic? Does it mean he is not a human being? What is the point that is being made with this statement?
I keep running this through my brain and truly the only answer I can come up with is that it is being used to dehumanize someone. He is not one of us.
Then I sit and think am I one of us? What are the rules? Are there different rules for different people? What is it based on? Your gender? Skin color, name, and education? Political leanings, hair color, eye color? Who your parents are? Who your friends are? What are the damn rules?
When I hear people at political rallies yell out terrorist, kill him, treason how am I not to come to the conclusion that there is a fear message being spread and it is dangerous not just to the person who is being dehumanized but also to the rest of us? Who is next? Is it really this easy? Should I be afraid that I may be next or my children or grandchildren? Should I try to be like them and keep silent or spread the message or is this just trying to duck and cover?
Well I have decided I will not keep silent or spread this message because this to me is the very way we end up with people discriminated against and in a worst case scenario people dead.
So I am speaking up! I am an American, I am patriotic, I am a woman, I am an independent voter, I am a grandmother of grandchildren of mixed race, and I am an everyday person who thinks education and health care are important. I am a person who wants a leader who will bring all of the people together not drive a wedge because fear is the only way they know how to govern. We are a nation of people from all nationalities and religions so why are we letting ourselves be defined by these narrow minded questions?
Is it time for all of us to stand up and say this is beneath us and we want better? For me it is, and I am yelling it loudly! I WANT BETTER!!!
I am speaking out and releasing the fear. I will not let it control who or what I am and I will fight to my last breath for my children and their children. You are Americans and you deserve better
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happy Friday!!
GOod morning..
waving howdy to all who land today!!
Lynn D - thank you for sharing your thoughts with us today..
I hope everyone has an excellent day!!
:-)
Congrats on first Mek.
Great Blog LynnD, I really agree, it is scary when people exclude other people. It makes you think of what kind of person they are or want to be. On a personal level, I have always lived by the philosophy that I will like someone and be kind to them always. If they do something to personally attack or offend me or someone that I love, then I do know how to set boundaries to not allow them to do that again to me. BUT, I will always treat them with respect and kindness in a social setting.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day. I am going to lunch with my daughter's best friend. I helped her get her diploma by studying with her for the last several months. She had .5 credit left to get in World History before they would release her diploma. She only had one year to get it done. I am so proud of her, she passed the test and got her diploma the day before yesterday!! :) YAY!
Also, just recently, she walked in on her boyfriend of two years with another woman in bed (they were clothed and just lying there but still)! I have lived 46 years and never had to go through that pain. So, she tried to make it work with him and yesterday he broke it off with her completely. She's devastated.
Any words of encouragement you can think of, would be appreciated. She needs a world of advice right now and a LOT Of love.
Good Morning Hooters!
Congrats on 1st MEK
Hi Bebbi
Wonderful blog lynn and very thought provoking. I too will not stand by and be silent.
Often times I think to myself when I hear that expression "not one of us" that I am hopefull I am not one of them who would say such a thing. I don't want to be "one of us". I want to be just me, and just allow everyone the same right.
I am always scared for my son who is gay and I am terrified what kind of world my grandchildren are growing up in. That hatred and bigotry still exists is beyond my comprehension.
That People threaten to kill or yell terrorist in a crowd, and the speaker does not stop it and say "hey- you have gone to far" speaks volumes to me about their character--or lack of it. Scary stuff.
I used to suffer silently when I was offended by someone in a social setting. No more- I will not listen to racial, gay, or any other bashing and stand silently.
If I am only one voice, but another voice joins me then we are two. Then another, and another and we can make change.
Bebbi- how wonderful for your daughters friend on her diploma, but sad for her boyfriend. I don't think there are any good words of wisdom- "being better off now" is not going to be helpfull or heal- just give her your love and her shoulder and remind her of all her wonderful qualities and that she is going to find someone that will cherish them and deserve her.
Have a good day Hooters. I am leaving at noon and going to the camper. When I get home I WILL get pics loaded!! I was sick last night and on the couch, so nothing got done!
Morning Owls!
Lynn D....I am sick of this crap too! My SO asked me the other day how Obama could run as he was born in Kenya and not a US citizen..The thing that disturbed me was that he heard this on talk radio! Who could blame him for thinking it was true? I am all for hearing about candidates voting records and the like, but so sick of the malicious misinformation circulating via the internet and now, apparently, the radio.
Bebbi....That poor girl....kinda ruins the triumph of getting her diploma...There really is no advice for that situation, just that SHE did nothing wrong and he is the one who is a jerk! Hugs to her.
MEK....Got your heat, but you sent too much....would you like some back?
Congrats on first, MEK!
LynnD, I applaud your heartfelt blog and completely agree with you.
I am not a native of Georgia (they call me a Yankee here (although Maryland is south of the Mason-Dixon line!) and "not one of them" as they say. Most Georgians are McCain supporters and I've always been one to not rock the boat and not talk about my political views. However, this election I will not be silent!
I was appalled recently when a neighbor said she could not vote for Obama simply because of his name. WHAT??? I reminded her that her son was adopted from Hungary and had a Hungarian middle name--so should I assume he believes in all things Hungarian? That he's not a "true" American? She didn't quite know what to say but I think it made her think.
I think lots of people are reacting out of fear. Prejudice is alive and well down here in the south, let me tell you. And it makes me sick. That's the only thing about living here that bothers me. However, I do live in just about the only Democratic county in GA (because there are lots of transplants like me!) so thank goodness for that!! LOL (I'm a registered independent.)
I also overheard someone recently say that she was nervous that a black man would be president. She asked, what if he tries to give special favors or rights to blacks? WHAT??? I said, "Oh my! Do you think he'll try to enslave us whites??" Stupid moron. Sorry, but that's what I think.
Okay, now you have me all worked up, LynnD. I'm going to have to go take a nap.
Hi Bebbi! Sorry about your daughter's friend. I think she just has to get through it--words probably aren's sinking in right now.
Hi Goldie! Have a good camping weekend!
Hi Scirish! How's your Mom?
Morning Glories!
MEK has a day off and is 1st? Hey why aren't you sleeping in?
Carol thank you for letting me vent. My intent was not to bring the nest down. I have been worried and scared since the campaigning turned ugly last weekend.
I have been worried about my family and worried about what will become of our nation after these slash and burn tactics are over.
In many ways it has shut me down and I had stopped communicating even at home. So I sat down and wrote what I was feeling. It helped me feel a little better and gave me some breathing space yesterday.
As all of you know I put up a huge sign in my back four acres. What was very surprising to me was how many people asked if I was afraid someone would shoot at it? If they did it would more than likely hit our house. At the time I dismissed that as crazy thinking. I truly feel that people are civilized and would not stoop to such levels. After this last week I just don't know. I am keeping my sign up and what will be will be.
I have every right to have my voice heard is my conclusion. So I am trying to shrug off the fear and just live.
Thank you all for your wonderful comments you make me feel so much better and keep my little flame of hope going.
Lynn, you also reminded me of something that happened a couple of weeks ago. I was standing in the middle of the road(quiet cul-du-sac) yakking with a couple of neighbors. One of them (my least favorite person on the block) looks over to my neighbors house and say "figures they would vote for Obama". I was shocked and said why?????? I truely had no idea why "it figured". Then it dawned on me just as she said- well, because they are black. I almost died! I told her what crap that was.
Good Morning Owls Everywhere.
Mek - Good Morning. Congrats on being first.
Good Morning Bebbi, Goldie, Scirish Lynn D and Sandie.
Great post Lynn. I am not sure who I am this morning but I will put a lot of thought into your blog after I have breakfast.
Last night I went to dinner and a movie with Dave. I didn't really want to go out but I must admit it was a lot of fun once I got ready. We saw "Ghost Town" which is very similar to "Ghost Whisperer" in its theme. The main star could talk to ghosts who had unfinished business. It actually was a comedy with some pretty funny lines. We enjoyed it. Today I am tired but it is a good kind of 'tired'. Hope you all have a great day. I must finish writing my thank you cards but I will try and get back to answer Lynn's fantastic blog. Time for breakfast.
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Just Lin: I am afraid. Very afraid.
To you and Sandie and Goldie, THANK YOU for speaking out in your various social settings. I can't do it... I don't live in neighborhoods or run in social circles where these kinds of attitudes and prejudices are prevalent. The Bay Area is a welcome oasis in that regard.
But I am starting to see "Yes on 8" bumper stickers starting to appear, and this time it's extremely personal. When I see one, I immediately think, first, "Why are you trying to de-humanize me", and second, "You fucker! You have NO RIGHT to interfere with my personal life"!!
And on the wider social stage, these appeals to Americans based on the fact that Obama's not "one of us"? Sorry, but my thoughts turn inexorably to Nazi Germany. Once you de-humanize your fellow man, and then use that as a platform to deny them the essential civil rights that we all deserve (or vice versa; when a particular class of people is denied rights, it's easy to point at that as evidence that they're subhuman!), it can become a dangerously slippery slope.
And when are societies most likely to start down that slope? In times of economic dislocation and hardship, of course.
Yikes!
Bebbi: That is wonderful that you helped your daughters best friend get her diploma! Kudos to you! As far as the boyfriend thing better to find out now than later. Lots of guys out there you just need to find the one who loves and respects you.
Goldie: My next door neighbor is black. I thought he was a republican. LOL After we put the sign up he stopped my best friend at the post office, as he knows her too, and said he was surprised we were Obama supporters. He asked her why we were supporting him. He was actually a Hilary supporter and had not made up his mind about who to vote for now. She told him why and they had a great discussion. So you cannot assume anything about anyone!
Tinka: I am so glad you went out last night. What a wonderful friend Dave is to make sure you have some fun.
Whabbear: You are right in my book no one has any right to tell us or decide how we live our lives. I also agree it is a slippery slope and I am just dismayed that it is going in this direction.
I have good news to report. Baby Richard had his one month check up yesterday and he has gained 2.5 pounds and has grown another 2 inches! The doctor says all of his development is well within the normal ranges and that he is a strong little bugger! LOL As he is raising his head and trying to move himself around!
Whabby- my son got to vote yesterday in California because will be traveling on election day. He was so PROUD and happy to vote for President, on Prop 8, 2, and isn't it prop 7 that is to rename something the G.W Bush SEWER PLANT-LOL?? He said he laughed out loud when he read the ballot and said, hell yes!
Ok, I am cheating and leaving early. Apparently all our clients have dropped dead from heart failure because of the market and are not calling in.
Happy weekend everyone!!
Kudos to you, Lynn, for releasing your fears by articulating so well all the right questions. If only those who live life by the 'not like us' credo were willing and able to articulate their replies in an atmosphere of respectful dialogue, perhaps our country could begin to mend not only it's own internal bleeding, but the battered, bruised and very ugly exterior we are currently exposing to the entire world.
more later......
Good Morning...Lynn D, what a wonderful statement you brought us today. It breaks my heart to see any kind of discrimination. Especially when it comes to children. How hurtful and destructive for a child to grow up feeling disliked or teased or even physically abused just because they didn't look like what some think is fit for society. And, people who are discriminated against because their life style is what some would call different. We have been given our beautiful planet with nature of all kinds. Ever since I was a child I could never understand how people could see the beauty of nature and not under stand the beauty of people, as we have been given both. There are no mistakes. I keep hoping that one day people will learn to appreciate our diferences instead of fearing them. I certainly don't think I know everything, however, I have always been pretty good at seeing people's hearts and I don't think Barack Obama wants anything less than what is best for EVERYONE.
bebbi...Your daughter's friend will never forget you for helping her.
goldie... I hope your son will always be safe and happy.
Sandie...Good for you for speaking up.
J/Lynn...Are you awake?
It has come to my attention, that we are being spoken about on Rossblog. Throughout this whole issue, we have never gone back to Rossland and stirred up trouble as the Night Owl Blog. We have kept to ourselves, wrote our blogs, and conversed thru comments.
I stand behind every owl in this nest, Each one of you have brought so much to this nest, and we have made amazing friendships. I am truly grateful for you all....
Can it be, that a "blog war" exists? Can it be that bad feelings are still being harbored by Anon Rossland Bloggers, towards us. My goodness it is almost a yr.
I forgot to add, how pissed off I am right now...my blood is boiling.
Did I say boiling!!!!
Good Afternoon Everyone:
Lynn D, GREAT BLOG, I have something to say on it, that I just read yesterday, in our local Chronicle, I am going to type it write from the paper, but as I was reading it I said OMG I know these family, they are the NICEST family you could ever meet, in fact, who won Father of the Year in Clinton Township, my son Anthony went to PreSchool with their son and now Anthony and Vincent go to Middle School with 2 of their kids 1 in Anthonys grade and 1 in Vincents grade. When they were in PreSchool, it was raining like HELL one day I mean BUCKETS and this poor woman locked herself out of her really NICE HUGE SUV Brand new it was a Ford Navigator, she was average looking, not skinny, no make up, and came to drop her son off who was bi-racial and her 2 other sons were bi-racial. I was the only one to talk to her, Vincent and her other son use to play in the hall way while waiting to get our sons. She was so so NICE, we were talking alot, come to find out she could not have children and her and her husband adopted all 4 kids she and her husband are white, her daughter is white, (which looks just like her and she was adopted, I said she was meant to be yours), and their 3 sons came from the same mother/father they are white and African American. So I was the ONLY mother out of what 20 that offered her my phone and let her kids sit in my car, while she called her husband to get the punch code on her car to get in it and get her keys. We became friends. Anthony was invited to play at her house with Vincent, and her and I could hang out and have coffee over the Summer. OMG I am telling you, you would never known this woman was RICH I mean LOADED her husband owns his own company, her house was huge over 4,000 square feet, 2 acres of land, a HUGE beautiful Built in Swimming Pool, Built in Hot Tub. We are still friends till today, the kids went to different elementaries, but they will now be together thru High School.
One woman came up to me and said why do you talk to her??? Shes sorta weird dont you think??? I said NO shes like you and me. I thought to myself why are you talking about her because you put makeup on everyday, and buy expensive clothes, to top it off she was married to a man from India so where was she to judge???? I worked back then full time. So my mom use to take Anthony to preschool some days, and she really liked Michelle, that was the woman no one liked, I'm telling you even at the graduation ceremony NO ONE accepted her but me and my mom as we sat together. OK I'm gonna go get the article and type it so you can see what people did to them.
HI to everyone I just got carried away with typing LOL,
Carol I will go read Ross, but its been a while, I do read Ants and post once in a while. I havent been to Ross since I can't remember.
OK BRB to type the article on this beautiful family who adoopted all 4 of these beautiful children, and gave them a beautiful life.
LynnD
Your blog was very well written.
I'm in a rush so I will just say hello to everyone. Have a wonderful week end.
This is Exactly how it was written:
Obama sign painted with Swastika
CLINTON TOWNSHIP--A resident on Millar Road was upset to find that someone spray-painted a swastika on a political sign he had in his yard. The resident had a yard sign supporting presidential hopeful Barack Obama, and it was vandalized on Sept. 29, reports said.
The resident is the father of four children, three of whom are biracial, but said he does not believe the vandal was targeting his family. The man said he's also had two signs stolen, and one that was run over by a vehicle. There are no suspects.
OK, now this is me LOL, can you believe this happened, and I knew as I was reading it it was them, by the children and where they lived. Its just a shame. My Grandfather would NEVER put a Political sign on his lawn, my husband is the same way. I don't get it, my Grandfather was a DEMOCRAT thru and thru. One time my mother and grandmother (before I was born) voted for a republican Mayor or something, he didn't talk to them for 2 weeks LOL, I think he started talking to her again because he got hungry. LOL LOL LOL
MEK Congrats on #1! Did you bring us some Arizona sunshine?
Bebbi What a kind person you are to help your daughter's friend like that. You have helped her in a very lasting way. (((HUGS)))
LynnD Thank you so much for your thoughtful blog. I, too, am very concerned about the tone of some of the political statements. Like Bear, I also thought of Nazi Germany. It is absolutely hideously ugly and dangerous to start dehumanizing other people.
Lani No, I'm not awake yet. LOL
Bebbi,
You are one special woman to help out your daughters girlfriend like that. I know its sad what happened to her with her boyfriend, but it will make her stronger. Hugs to her, just comfort her, it sounds to me she just LOVES you like.
Lani
Hello! We haven't met yet. I will try to slow down later on and chat with everyone.
ReneeEve
You've got mail. :0)
Back from lunch..oohh it was yummy!
Thanks LynnD for the accolades. :) I feel good about it too. She did the work though, I just helped her a little.
Carol: Who's "GetReal", is that you?
Bono: Thank you.
Lani: Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and welcome to the nest.
ReneeEve: It is very sad about your friends sign. I have read where this is happening across the country.
Dreama: Thank you and I keep forgetting belated Happy Birthday! My head is just all over the place.
Carol: I don't know what is going on at the Rblog. We just need to keep keeping on and support our fellow nest mates.
Ok I have to get showered and go run errands. Love you guys!
bebbi...wondering about your comment to Carol about Get Real. Just for clarification...are you kidding or serious?
Bebbi:
If I ever leave a comment on any blog (other than here) I am always cpgem8. I stand by my comments, and have no fear of what I believe in. I do not ever use a descriptive "pseudo"...
Vig: I just wondered. I was serious, but didn't mean any offense or anything.
Carol, I hope I didn't offend, I just wondered if it was you or not. Didn't even realize that would offend anyone, actually! I mistook it that you made a comment there, but I didn't see your name so I wasn't sure.
I am like that too. I am Bebbi or bebbilane most places.
I thought "GetReal" was someone from the nest.
LynnD:
I have not ignored your blog, I will be back in a bit to comment on it... I still have to read todays comments yet as well...
Bebbi:
No offensive taken, you don't know me that well, we are really just getting to know each other. Everyone on the nest would know I would not write under a "pseudo" other than my own....
See, now you learned something new about me... :O)
Vig:
Thanks!
Bebbi:
I deleted your comment, as any comment on Rossland I would prefer not be here. Thanks for letting me know tho, however I have been on Rossland today and read the comments...
My apology to you if I hurt your feelings, please don't take it personal.
OK?
Sure did. That is true, we don't know each other that well, really. :) But we are getting there. Now, can you call of the posse, I was feeling a little threatened.. ;),,just kidding...
..Vig. I don't know anyone that well until I sit down and have a cup of tea or coffee with them, but I am sometimes in trouble for my straight forwardness, if I offended you Vig, I didn't mean to for you either.
No offense taken whatsoever! As I said, my straight forwardness does get me in trouble in real life too. My family knows if I don't get something, I will ask, politically incorrect sometimes..but I do. So you have learned something about me as well. I really didn't mean any offense at all, to anyone.
Bebbi:
You made me smile "posse"..lol
I apologize if I hurt either of your feelings too. I am off to walk now, it is too good a day to sit here on the computer. BBL!!
Tink: I am so glad that you got out and had a good time!!! I miss you lots around here.
Renee: Thanks.
Bebbi:
No you did not hurt my feelings at all, I understand why you were asking... Have a good walk...
Okay, I am seriously walking now..sheesh. I am addicted to this darn computer..lol.
Carol, Karen just said some really nice things about you on Ross blog and she said hello. I thought that was very nice. :)
BBL..4 real.
MEK: You didn't answer my question last night about your broken nails....
Our blog is so nice. We are a good group of people that like to talk about kids, grandkids, food, marching, food, politics, food and nothing. If a total stranger just came and read our blog they would probably be bored with our posts. They may even find us "tedious". We ,however, are not. We love to have parties, water fights, buffets, brownies :), cry and send hugs, prayers and thoughts to each other. I have never blogged before the previous one and then came over here. I enjoy each person so much..the humor, the seriousness, etc. I have lucky enough to have met BEAR and MEK and not been disappointed. I guess I am older and I just feel that people need to not worry about others. It makes me mad to read about my friends on the other blog being talked about in a negative way. I will not go on that blog but I just have to speak my mind here.
CAROL, you set up a great place for us here. I may not be here every day but I am reading every day. I have a life and this is included in that life. It is something I enjoy and who the heck doesn't want to make more friends in life from all over the country.
I just had to get that out of my systerm after reading the "other blog" comments and talking with others. I hate to see people's feelings get hurt!
That's All for now folks..again, Carol and friends you are all great!
Lynn D:
Great Blog, I am glad you were able to write your feelings...Thank you for sending it off to me, it was a pleasure to post it.
I truly believe that there is prejudice in this world, and its front and center in this election. I have discussed this with many of friends/family and sadly they agree. As much as we all say we have moved on, and accept people for who they are, I don't think we have. It really should not matter what one is, or how they live, or their name, I just don't think some can get past it.
This next month will be shaky, as I feel most every one is walking on eggshells, their thoughts all bundled up in their head.
I think your sign is terrific, you believe and that truly is all that matters, you are proud of your believes, and like me, want to share with everyone, what your heart tells you... Kudos!
Okay, my curiosity has gotten the better of me. I'm going to have to go check the other blog to see what you are talking about. BBL
LYNND: I liked reading your feelings on your blog today. I can't stand to think we live in a world that people would even be asking about being afraid someone might shoot your sign! I don't live in a bubble and I do know bad things seem to be getting worse.
RENEEEVE: That also is terrible about the people you know from that article. I just wish I knew an answer to all this violence and bad feeelings people have about each other.
I had thought we had as a country moved on..but I guess not. The "not being our kind of person" can mean so much. I would imagine each of us have felt like that in our lives. We are so lucky to live in a country where people can vote, campaign, debate and then we support our leader. I think it is wrong for either political party to be so hateful to each other as it seems to be coming down to now.
I feel like I am really "spouting" today about "issues" here and there..so I will try and be quiet for awhile! CAROL: Now you see why I don't write any blogs. I just want everyone to be happy so I guess I am still wearing rose colored glasses!
HI just lin~! Be careful, it's dangerous out there. ;)
Renee: I think that is terrible that someone would do that too. I hope they catch whoever it is. IT's a crazy world out there and there is way too much hate.
Whabbear, I forgot to mention that I saw your post about your sister. I'm so sorry! I, too, thought that she had made it through her surgeries and things were okay.
Dianne, your post was so sweet. We do have a nice place here. Many thanks to Carol.
Lynn D: I wish I could hug you right now. I NEEDED this blog!!!!
This week has been just horrible! If you've read any of my MySpace status updates, you'd know that my blood pressure has been sky high due to dealings with very ignorant people around here.
You'd also know that Obama was here in my hometown this week and I didn't get to go see him. (Due to my work schedule, car issues, etc.)
Because of his visit here, many discussions took place at my workplace and all over town. This is definitely Redneck-Country and McCain-Country, and it was very difficult for me to keep my mouth shut.
Even the children at school were making comments like, "Don't vote for Obama! He just acts like a Christian and he's not!" One 2nd grader said, "Obama wants to give all our money to Mexicans!" Another said, "Obama is a terrorist who wants to kill white people." Dear God! I just KNOW they have heard this nonsense from the adults in their lives.
Then there are the Internet lies that keep circulating about Obama. I'M SOOOOOOOOOO SICK OF IT!!!!!! I finally wrote back to one lady who constantly sends me this crap. It started a huge feud that I just don't need in my life right now. But, on the bright side, I won't be getting any more emails from her.
Like you Lynn, I have been beaten down by all this, and sadly, I really don't have a lot of hope left in me. Matter of fact, the election four years ago took care of that.
CAROL...
{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS AND SMILES}}}}}}}}}
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To you, My Dear Friend, Carol.
Hi gang
Hart: Hang in there it seems endless but I am truly trying to remind myself that most people are decent and loving.
There is alot of misinformation out there. I did see Where Senator McCain has tried to tamp down some of the craziness today. So I hope he keeps this up and everyone will just stick to the issues from here on out.
Carol you are a doll and a wonderful friend and yes we just need to pray for each other to get through these next few weeks.
Bebbi-
I tried to go to the website to log my miles, but my employer has to be a member for me to be a member.
I did more today!
Ah, sh**, GW is on, I forgot.
Okay who didn't remind me?
Good Evening Everyone!!!!
It's meeeee, crazy birdee!!
Hey Carol, whatcha doing?
whatcha eating?
whatcha watching?
whatcha making?
whatcha gonna do tomorrow?
Love me?????
Miss me????
Kiss me!!!!
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I'm watching GW! other than that, I'm doing Nothing!
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Love Ya!
Miss Ya!
Kiss Ya!
smiles*****
Hugs*****
;o)
Iteach, Sorry!
guess I should have posted earlier, than you would have had your reminder! ;o(
That's okay, I just watched the last 1/2 and it was good!
I am just now having a moment to relax. I think I have a home for the dog that adopted my yard yesterday! Yay! My neighbors told me the dog had been dumped out of a car around midnight the night before. Shame, shame!
LynnD I have given it a lot of thought about the sentence "he's not one of us". It reminds me of the KKK mentality. My friends are different nationalities, different religions, have different political views, etc. We are all very diverse and I enjoy it. I learn so much from not being narrow minded. I remember growing up and strangers would look at my Mother and ask her what nationality she was. Her hair was very coarse and black and her skin reddish brown with high cheek bones. My Mom is a mixed American Indian. I always thought it was rude that people felt the need to ask.
Hi Birdie~ You're wound up like a fire cracker! :0) Silly Birdie. Bawahaha! xoxo
We're not going to take it.
No, we ain't gonna take it.
We're not going to take it anymoreeeeeeeeeeee.
That song just came to mind after today's events.
However, I can't remember who song it. I think it came from when I was in high school.
quiet riot....i think it is that sang it
Yeah, that is right!
I forgot about those guys.
I wonder what they are up to.
I think we sang that at basketball games or somthing like that.
ITEACH: It was Twisted Sister..
Dang, Zona you are good!
Hey, that band name reminds me of a couple of people I know.
Anywho, I wonder what that band is up to now a days.
Boy do I feel old!
ITEACH: I'm not good...Google is good...but I'm slow...lol...
I always forget about Mr. Google.
I have decided google is a mister.
Ronnie:
I am very glad you did not send anything to AOL... and instead sent it to Gmail... LOL...
I will be back....
And that 69 was for Tina!
Hey, did Tinka ever tell us what movie she saw?
I looked at the movies for this weekend and I just couldn't find one I liked.
brb even!
Hi everybody!
Iteach: How many did you do? I did 9620 so far.
darn, I missed GW ohh, boy, I did this way too many times last season.
iteach, she did and she said it was like Ghost Whisperer, Ghost town, or something like that.
Bebbi, I have not worked myself up to the many, yet.
I only have -
drum roll please-
5,990
One more trip to the fridge and I will get to 6,000!
Well, yup she did.
Somehow I missed that comment.
That does sound good.
This is so freakin funny-
My hubby just called me.
He just picked up his ten year old nephew to take to the high school football game.
Our nephew was getting ready to set in the passenger seat. Before he sat down he removed something from the seat and asked Dean "What is this?"
It was my maxipad!!!!!
lol at "one more trip to the fridge and I will get 2000"~!!! that is funny! Good job iteach!!
oops 6000 bad typo there. sorry!
Tomorrow we start a challenge with my sister and her best friend, whichever one of us gets to 100,000 steps first, gets a $5 starbucks card, so I am going to try really hard to get a lot of steps!!
I want another 20,000 day. I need about 2 a month to keep my goal. I have lost 28 lbs now too!
I have only had two days that I reached 20,000 since I started keeping track in June.
28 pounds has to put you in another size of clothes!
What I wouldn't give to be in a size of clothes that didn't end in an "x".
Flying through and saying goodnight to everyone.
I want to thank everyone for their honest and caring responses to the blog today!
You guys have helped me so much today I feel lighter in spirit.
Off to kick back and watch tv.
Have a great night Lynn!!!!
iteach: It did, I bought 18 today and it FIT! I am so excited, I haven't been in "regular" women's clothes for a long time. I bought XXL and it fits good too. extremely excited, over..JOYED! :)
I tell you, I love that fitday.com. It really keeps me journaling my food. Also, I LOVE seeing the weight graph. I weigh every day.
Hi and bye lynnd, great blog today.
Hi again Owls! Just in from buying pumpkins so I'll be able to honestly say they have frost on them in the a.m.~~It's gettin' chilly! Snow in the mountains this morning.
ITEACH~~re: 'Twisted Sister' ~~ LOL!
For all of us who are disappointed by ignorance and hate, sadly I fear it won't be behind us in a month, regardless of the election outcome. For that, I am truly frightened. I REALLY don't want to relive the sad moments of the 60's. They were painful enough the first time.
Unfortunately history shows us--and the past week has proven once again--that when the 'haves' feel they are losing what they 'have', discourse and behavior are reduced to the lowest common denominator. In both the election campaigns and in the economy, when the fundamentals don't work, all that remains is operating out of fear. And in both cases, the results are NOT pretty and only divide us further and make us more impotent on the world stage. JMHO, of course.
Good point Bonnie!
I'm off to do some chores before hubby comes back from the football game.
BBL
I am tired and I am going to bed. I don't feel very well.
We saw "Ghost Town" last night. It was very good. It was a comedy but had the same theme as "Ghost Whisperers". He could help the dead with unfinished business to cross over into the light.
I recommend it. It got three stars from the critics and from Dave and Me. Good Night All.
Tina (((((Hugs)))))
Tinka, I'm going to bed too.
Sweet dreams my dear friend!
Sweet dreams you two. :)
94
95
96
97
98
yep, you guessed it..99
oooh baby..100 ....100....100!!
Ghost Whisper just finished..
Zona - hope you didn't miss it. I did put a reminder last night..
it wasn't too bad tonight - next week looks freaky..
cpgem - thank you for all you do..
I hope everyone has an excellent Saturday!!
:-)
Good evening, Hooters. I got a flu shot today and now my arm is quite sore.
Tinka I saw the ads for the movie you saw. I thought it looked very funny. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.
MEK: Missed it..again...guess it's not my year... ;)
J/LIN: I got a flu shot for the first time ever yesterday..I guess I was lucky cuz I didn't feel anything. Well, the nurse did say "It'll just be a little prick..." so there ya go.... ;)
TINA: Man...I'm really tryin' here. Love ya, for reals...SWAK!! :)
Zona Well, I didn't feel anything for a whole two minutes....just long enough to walk out to my car.
JODI: I see on your status that your computer is fixed..yea! Now, get back on the nest. We have all missed you.
The bday party turned out very cute. It was a Rock Star party and the kids had their hair fixed like a roct star and picked out glitter to be sprinkled in it. They had eye makeup and blush put on and then a diamond heart stuck on their cheek. They danced and had a runway to walk on dancing like a rock star. I think they all had a good time. They also got to pick out things from the place like lip gloss, gel, etc. Those girls giggled the whole time!
TINK: Isn't it almost time for you to making your famous buns again? I can already smell them coming out of the oven.
TINA: I miss you and am sending big old hugs to you and okay...maybe a sloppy smooch too!! swak!!!
ZONA: I now have a witness...talking to ZONA in the car, I heard her husband say "yea, Broncos". She will admit it (Raider chick that she is) and he is going to send me a picture of their house all decked out in orange and blue lights!! What a sweetie MRZ is...and a true blue fan!
MEK: You are already signing off for the night before we march to 200? I guess it would be pretty tedious if I did that now...only 98 to go.
JUST LIN: I had a flu shot two days ago and it kind of hurts too. It reminds me of it when I lay on that arm. Oh well, we won't be sick, right?
J/LIN & DIANNE: I'm beginning to think there wasn't a needle at all...I still don't feel anything!!
ZONA, I guess it just shows who the tough one is here...YOU! You just wait until you are the same age as J/LINN and I am and your skin will be more tender too. :)
300
Just kidding...I must be bored and need to go to bed. Did that number surprise any of you?
DIANNE: You didn't really call me tough did you....don't you want to re-think that..??
301
damn....missed it by one...or two..or 190....
191---jumped on that before you did ZONA. Your are always one up on me...are we crazy or what? Just think how much fun we would be after a few beers!
Whoops...I meant 303
Dianne~ i think you are on crack~ :)~
515~
516~
lol~
TINA: I am just like this without crack..wonder what it would be like on it or with it or whatever....
oh my fuck!!!!! I'm on the phone with Zona and she said, "You didn't say hi to me!!!"
Bon:
Very well said...
Dianne~ good to know~ Cuz I like you like that~
Zona~ HI~ :D
Boy, we really have a lot of comments tonight. We just got to 516 so quick from my 300. I am waiting for the 569..I mean it is the weekend, right?
Dianne_on_crack_in_Denver:
Believe me you will know if you are on crack... :O)
Zona:
I will say hello to you!
Hi...and Hi to Tina too :O)
Hi Sweet little ZONA....
Carol didn't say hi to me...:)
Shirley, Shirley, Shirley,
Mo has a huge problem, her arse is getting a little fluffy as you have not shaved her recently, and I am craving bacon, so please do your thing.. :O)
Hi Carol~
Dianne~ Zona says hi~ She can't talk, type and drink at the same time~ :D
Birdee:
When the aliens arrive, please have them take you with them, then you can poop on them... :O)
Ronnie:
I got "Nothing" :O)
Mek:
Well, lets just say...
Where the heck was my Al Michaels today????
Tina:
You have def brought a smile to my face...
JodiHo:
Is that computer working yet?
OMG Carol~ the night before your Nothing blog, I emailed a friend and told her....I got nothin'~ and the very next morning there was your blog~ crazy~
Sorry Dianne_being_ignored_in_Denver:
I meant to say Hi to you in my comment...
So... Howdy!!!!!
Carol~ Dianne is still typing~
Tina:
It is true...at times we got Nothing, and then there are times when we got a whole lot of something...
:O)
Tina:
LOL....
Zona:
Is drinking.. I want what she is having...
lol Carol~ now she's talking about spreading her legs~ lol~
Tina:
Well then, I guess she can't be a mermaid then, yet she loves the water... :O)
CPGEM: TINA is talking about getting off...
.....the PHONE!!!!!!!!!
Oh Carol~ It's too cold for "swimming"~ They use what everyone else uses this time of year~ The recliner~ :D
TINA: Uh-huh....yep..sure... ;)
Yoo hoo!!! Flying in.
Dianne_wants_to_be_a_crackwhore_in_Denver We aren't old (are we?) Shoot, don't tell Custard. He acts like a 25 yr old.
Tina How are you feeling? It's good to see you tonight. Did you see the comment I sent you on MS?
oh zona...timing is EVERYTHING!! :)~
Whatever floats your boat is fine with me....
TINA: No shit... ;)
Zona You're drinking and spreading your legs? No wonder you don't notice an ache in your arm!
J/L~ yes.....loved the comment~ I'm feeling great....glad to get that off me~ :D
A recliner that does a 360?
J/L
Hi there!
Carol~ it just needs to rock a little~ :D
Hi Carol, Queen Crackwhore. :)
Oh, well then, A rockin recliner...
That will do it... :O)
J/L:
I so needed that! Thanks ♥♥♥
CPGEM: I'd fall off...not a good thing...
Zona:
I would not be able to get on....
Um, Ladies, there would be something to hold onto! :)
J/L:
Don't matter I will still not be able to get on....
Then, when you got off, you'd be "unplugged". Bwahahaha!!!!
J/L...
Lol...
OMG J/L~ I don't remember having a problem with falling off....I was pinned~
Of course, there's getting off and there's "getting off". LOL
J/L~ and then there is my first born~ :D
oh carol~ thanks for the 69 earlier~
la la la~
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm~
168~
169~
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh~
Tina:
I got the cigs and matches all ready for ya....
good Lord....first one i've had all month~
Lite em up Cowboy!!!!
I think this is a cigar moment, Carol~
DENNY CRANE~ :D
So then you will need a box of matches..
Love Denny Crane... (insert fart)
Tina Glad you didn't name him La-Z-Boy to commemorate the event.
J/L:
To funny!
Nope~ didn't name him that...but he IS lazy~ We are giving him the recliner for his wedding present~
Carol Are you going to start farting again?
I gotta get to bed 1:35am here...
Hope all has a good night, and a better tomorrow...
Many heartfelt smiles to all...
Nite...
J/L:
I just did, and leaving you all with the amazing aroma..
:O)
G'night CPGEM!!
Tina Just what he wants, a well christened recliner!
Goodnight Carol~
Don't forget....Denny Crane's penis has Alzheimer's~
jinx! all four of us typed at the same time!
and Dianne is still typing~ :)~
Carol Leave us your Febreze before you go.
Tina Dianne's sore arm is preventing her from typing with two hands. LOL
I just lit a candle....vanilla sugar~
Maybe her arm's in a sling.
190
Carol, are you starting to bring that same aroma back to the nest from the other night?
I am not still typing.
J/L: Zona thinks that little prick in the arm is part of the routine...get my drift>
I don't know if I can march with a bad arm. ;)
Dianne LOL
194
Tina Congrats on your 169 but where are you now?
dianne~ you're priceless~
196
here~
200~
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh~
200
Damn, damn, damn!!!!!
Dianne-typing-in-Denver here. Did I miss anything? Night Carol.
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