Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
look for the ghost...
it's hard to find so look carefully. it shows up on the right side - by the fog.
i stand behind the title of this blog...
"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."
I'll explain more later.
August 2007 - over 4 million available jobs.
I bet a good 70% of the population couldn't pass this test. Or this - keeping in mind you won't have the answers in front of you.
Unemployment rates
"Them" are welcome. By everything we stand for or started out with - "them" are welcome.
And just wait until i can articulate my thoughts a little better...
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."
I'll explain more later.
August 2007 - over 4 million available jobs.
I bet a good 70% of the population couldn't pass this test. Or this - keeping in mind you won't have the answers in front of you.
Unemployment rates
"Them" are welcome. By everything we stand for or started out with - "them" are welcome.
And just wait until i can articulate my thoughts a little better...
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
it scared me...
so i started looking for the scariest movies because for some deranged reason i've decided i enjoy watching them and hiding under a blanket hoping my cat will save me from whatever is undoubtedly going to jump out at me... and there are some crazy people out there with crazy additions to their lists. for example, rocky horror picture show - not really scary. seven or silence of the lambs - scared the hell out of me but i'm not sure i'd call them horror. (you can if you want - i'm not going to)
so - here's mine. and it's a work in progress so keep that in mind...
1. The Exorcist - scared me to death (well not literally) when i was little. still freaks me out.
2. The Exorcism of Emily Rose - nobody should be able to manipulate their body like that. unless they're possessed of course.
3. The Omen - freaky. maybe this is why i don't like kids...
4. what's that movie where you watch the video and then a little while later you die? that one. the lady without the face hollowed out was icky.
5. Birds - why? because birds make me nervous. (i haven't actually watched it but still...birds? it gives me the chills) if i ever have a pet bird it's name will be Hitchcock.
6. Halloween - i have brothers. i could see the potential...
That's enough for now. I have more to watch so I'll add more as I freak myself out. And no there isn't anything wrong with watching horror movies at 9 in the morning. easier to see anything sneaking up on you....
so - here's mine. and it's a work in progress so keep that in mind...
1. The Exorcist - scared me to death (well not literally) when i was little. still freaks me out.
2. The Exorcism of Emily Rose - nobody should be able to manipulate their body like that. unless they're possessed of course.
3. The Omen - freaky. maybe this is why i don't like kids...
4. what's that movie where you watch the video and then a little while later you die? that one. the lady without the face hollowed out was icky.
5. Birds - why? because birds make me nervous. (i haven't actually watched it but still...birds? it gives me the chills) if i ever have a pet bird it's name will be Hitchcock.
6. Halloween - i have brothers. i could see the potential...
That's enough for now. I have more to watch so I'll add more as I freak myself out. And no there isn't anything wrong with watching horror movies at 9 in the morning. easier to see anything sneaking up on you....
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
welcome to disjointed blogging...
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Bill Maher...
and the 9/11 Truth Movement.
Last night on Real Time with Bill Maher, a handful of 9/11 Truth Movement hecklers made it into the audience and caused a ruckus. ("Can you describe the ruckus?...") They are apparently upset because Bill said they needed medication or help or what not because they believe that the 9/11 destruction of the Twin Towers was planned by our government. And that means they're "nut cases". I could not -for the life of me - figure out what they were saying but they kept yelling and then Bill started yelling about why hasn't security gotten rid of them, etc. It was a nice mix-up to the same show. But here's the thing. One of the panelists said she wasn't even going to bring up freedom of speech and Bill said good. Which begs the question: is there freedom of speech in that format? Was the hecklers freedom somehow compromised by being kicked out? Do you get to go on someone's show and say whatever you want and nobody can do anything? Or was Bill justified in kicking them out because it is his show and he gets to say what happens and what gets said (well - for the most part)?
Here's what happened:
What's the right answer? Justified or no?
Last night on Real Time with Bill Maher, a handful of 9/11 Truth Movement hecklers made it into the audience and caused a ruckus. ("Can you describe the ruckus?...") They are apparently upset because Bill said they needed medication or help or what not because they believe that the 9/11 destruction of the Twin Towers was planned by our government. And that means they're "nut cases". I could not -for the life of me - figure out what they were saying but they kept yelling and then Bill started yelling about why hasn't security gotten rid of them, etc. It was a nice mix-up to the same show. But here's the thing. One of the panelists said she wasn't even going to bring up freedom of speech and Bill said good. Which begs the question: is there freedom of speech in that format? Was the hecklers freedom somehow compromised by being kicked out? Do you get to go on someone's show and say whatever you want and nobody can do anything? Or was Bill justified in kicking them out because it is his show and he gets to say what happens and what gets said (well - for the most part)?
Here's what happened:
What's the right answer? Justified or no?
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
trash your dreams...
with a click of a button... have you ever wanted to move? are you currently living in the Milwaukee area? good luck finding a comparable place to exist...
New York? 136% higher cost of living
San Francisco? 124%
Chicago? 22%
Las Vegas? only 3%- but way too dangerous
i'm feeling a little claustrophobic...
New York? 136% higher cost of living
San Francisco? 124%
Chicago? 22%
Las Vegas? only 3%- but way too dangerous
i'm feeling a little claustrophobic...
iggy...
ok, let's look at the facts:
1. Ellen adopted a dog and couldn't keep it
2. she found someone who wanted it and could take care of it
3. mutts & moms found out and took the dog back
Those are the very basics.
The rest is here:
1. Normally people have to fill out forms (I've filled one out on the off chance i want to adopt from the Humane Society again) and have home visits. Ellen and Portia were not asked to do either of these.
2. The home she gave Iggy to has two children - 12 and 11 - not exactly babies who can't understand how to treat an animal. M&M doesn't want to give dogs to homes with kids under 14.
3. When M&M called her to ask about Iggy, she told them about it's new home. And they went and took the dog out of there. Ellen apparently didn't read the fine print. who does?
And here's the crap:
1. If Ellen didn't have to apply for the dog or have a home visit like everyone else, why would anyone assume she couldn't give Iggy away. Kind of set a precedent on how the rules would be followed.
2. These kids fell in love with Iggy - trust me it doesn't take long to fall in love - and gave the dog a home. Isn't that the goal of a shelter? Find the animals a loving family to live with.
3. Now that Ellen has pleaded on tv for the return of Iggy to the family, the owner of M&M has said she will never give that dog back to that family because she won't be bullied by the Ellen Degenereses of the world. Good thing she has the dog's best interest in mind...
4. Oh and yes - there are some crazy people out there - death threats are not cool.
1. Ellen adopted a dog and couldn't keep it
2. she found someone who wanted it and could take care of it
3. mutts & moms found out and took the dog back
Those are the very basics.
The rest is here:
1. Normally people have to fill out forms (I've filled one out on the off chance i want to adopt from the Humane Society again) and have home visits. Ellen and Portia were not asked to do either of these.
2. The home she gave Iggy to has two children - 12 and 11 - not exactly babies who can't understand how to treat an animal. M&M doesn't want to give dogs to homes with kids under 14.
3. When M&M called her to ask about Iggy, she told them about it's new home. And they went and took the dog out of there. Ellen apparently didn't read the fine print. who does?
And here's the crap:
1. If Ellen didn't have to apply for the dog or have a home visit like everyone else, why would anyone assume she couldn't give Iggy away. Kind of set a precedent on how the rules would be followed.
2. These kids fell in love with Iggy - trust me it doesn't take long to fall in love - and gave the dog a home. Isn't that the goal of a shelter? Find the animals a loving family to live with.
3. Now that Ellen has pleaded on tv for the return of Iggy to the family, the owner of M&M has said she will never give that dog back to that family because she won't be bullied by the Ellen Degenereses of the world. Good thing she has the dog's best interest in mind...
4. Oh and yes - there are some crazy people out there - death threats are not cool.
Moral: give the damn dog back to the family / learn to follow the rules - all the rules, regardless of how much money you'll make / and everyone shut the hell up. (that was Gaia's contribution to the post - she's a little crazy about pet adoptions since she was in a cage until she picked me to take her home)
Monday, October 15, 2007
because it's been so long...
and i gambled over the weekend.
i "double-down'd" a couple times. big fun.
i "double-down'd" a couple times. big fun.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
ortega law...
so apparently in Guatemala, they are trying to pass a law banning all adoptions. Which sucks for the 5000 families waiting to bring their children home. Unicef is even offering to give the president something like $28 million to pass it. it's bullshit. what happens to all the children that won't get adopted? oh - they'll figure it out. at least that's what they say. who the fuck is 'they' anyway? people have been waiting for a long time. they've been preparing their homes, their minds, their hearts. and they may not see their kids? what the fuck is that? and they are their kids. in their hearts. and that's what matters. children need someone who will love them. children need someone who will be there for them. they need someone who will go through this whole insane fucking process with all its problems just waiting for the time they will bring their babies home.
so this law is shit. and it makes me angry.
so this law is shit. and it makes me angry.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Survivor...
so i used to go to Papa's to watch Survivor and play Dickie's game every week but haven't done it for a year or so... until tonight.... cheap discount drinks - Survivor on the tv - and a game afterwards.
hmmm... i got a 'welcome back' drink after i asked about his new kid (they have since had 2 miscarriages-i knew i should have asked someone else first) and i won some stuff. a floaty Tanquarey key chain and porn. yes porn. amy didn't want it and put it back in the prize pool. i'm no fool. i'll take it. now - what to do with it...
hmmm... i got a 'welcome back' drink after i asked about his new kid (they have since had 2 miscarriages-i knew i should have asked someone else first) and i won some stuff. a floaty Tanquarey key chain and porn. yes porn. amy didn't want it and put it back in the prize pool. i'm no fool. i'll take it. now - what to do with it...
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