Anna~Anna
"Flintville Annie"
© 2006-2015
Two questions for me...
Q's.
Why do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
Why a Turkey?
A's.
We really don't.. (And certainly not only because Casey can't eat much)...
But do not misunderstand either- IMHO, there are plenty of days to be thankful each year- (365 or 366 days as a matter of fact...)-
http://flintville.multiply.com/journal/item/877/An_Ethical_Responsibility_to_Teachers_Parents_and_Students
Odd, there are same number of days for family to be together too.
for that article, please scroll down to "Now on to the topic at hand..."
And please, as always, place special and precious stock in the comments/replies.
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Then here too: http://flintville.multiply.com/links/item/273/
Lots is repetitious Mr Bill- But, ALL IS IMPORTANT- (which is why some of those blogs have been reposted).
NOTICE THE OBVIOUS LACK OF COMMENTS ON SOME OF THOSE?! (You must tell me *why* that is)?!
I think it is because too many people are afraid of something 'different'...
(Sad that).
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Pertinent too- from here: Link: http://lrrpslady.multiply.com/journal/item/937
“We have a biological father and mother, but our real father is Tunkashila [Creator] and our real Mother is the Earth.”
Wallace Black Elk,
LAKOTA
Who really gives us our life?
Who really gives us our food and nurturing?
Who really allows us to be born?
We are born through our parents who act as the vehicle of life for the Creator and Mother Earth. Our parents take care of us for a little while and when we are ready we must leave them and be faithful to our true Father, the Creator, and our true Mother, the Earth. Then we need to be of service to the Creator and be respectful to Mother Earth.
Great Spirit, thank you for being my Father. Teach me to honor the Earth.
By: Don Coyhis
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Then you asked... "Why a turkey?"
Not sure... <------ That will be YOUR assignment today! hehehe
Possibly there were no buffalo in those parts?
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My turn to ask YOU something...
Where did your questions come from?
XOXO
Me
Please check some of the tags below too-
There may just be a few things you haven't read before...
Also,
For EVERYONE:
Do feel free to ask anything you would like to know. There are very few things that I will not answer.
Mayhem in Madison
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." A. Einstein
Walker- Our Dictator- Forming Martial Law
As you probably already know, I have been reading and reading about our beautiful state being turned into something straight out of the cold war.
Take heed Illinois and Ohio- you are next.
One of my hopes is that the teachers I know and respect will be able to know that I am behind them 100%
I have compiled a list of items pertinent to this all.
I can only hope that you will bear with me as you get through it all too.
- Here's where the story stands now.
So far the unions have agreed to all the financial concessions in Walker's bill. (Go figure)...
- The remaining fight is over the rights of workers to negotiate with their employer. That's it. It has nothing to do with money and everything to do with breaking the union.
Despite those concessions Walker refuses to negotiate with anyone, even moderate Republicans. And Walker refuses to answer why he's seeking to end collective bargaining rights if this is solely a matter of balancing the state's budget.
As I have already posted elsewhere:
The fight for 2012 is underway. The first battle is in Wisconsin.
What the hell is wrong with people that actually stand behind our power hungry governor?
IMHO, Walker is a bumbling, ignorant boob. (And Wisconsin needs a mastectomy).
Let us not forget that Wisconsin had a budget surplus going into this year--until Walker gave $140 million to big business.
Walker has done everything in his power to make it easier for the Kochs to rape Wisconsin's natural resources and pillage its workforce. A Koch company just laid off 158 workers in Green Bay despite the fact that demand was steady and the Kochs themselves took home 11 billion dollars.
Remember too that WALKER DROPPED OUT OF COLLEGE BECAUSE HE HAD 2.3 GPA.
I have 4 daughters that are brighter than that; (heck, I have grandbabies that are {brighter} than that)!
It doesn't take a genius to figure out why Walker is out to get the teachers- they always flunked him. hehehe
Green Bay, WI rose from relative obscurity from the paper mills and their other factories. Without these unions GB would have gone the way of "the poor leading the poor" long, long, ago...
I have a VERY good friend, 52, that chose to retire as a guard from GBCI, (read 'prison') on Friday last- And after 25 years; rather than lose the retirement she worked for her whole life.
I have known her well for 40 years.
Another very good friend is a teacher... Go figure.
i am proud beyond words of my democratic senators in Madison. (Or where ever they are today)-
I am also very proud of my sister Kris who drove all the way to our capital to have her own voice heard.
IMHO, whomever backs this idiot Governor is beyond psychiatric help
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I also (re)posted this:
The only bit of union support for Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is evaporating as the executive board president of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Association expressed regret for their earlier endorsement of Walker. The union went one step further and even apologized for it..
By in large the budget bill contains a significant carve out for local police officers, firefighter and the Wisconsin State Patrol--groups that supported Walker in his election bid.
Critics have called the carve out political payback and a key step in trying to pit government workers against each other.
<span>Meanwhile members of the police and firefighters unions member marched Sunday in a sixth day of protest and in support of those unions whose benefits and rights are in the cross-hairs.</span>
And the Madison Chamber of Commerce is losing patience with Walker as well, suggesting his remaining supporters come from outside of Wisconsin, such as the powerful Koch brothers, Walker's second largest campaign contributor.
- Here's where the story stands now.
So far the unions have agreed to all the financial concessions in Walker's bill. (Go figure)...
- The remaining fight is over the rights of workers to negotiate with their employer. That's it. It has nothing to do with money and everything to do with breaking the union.
Despite those concessions Walker refuses to negotiate with anyone, even moderate Republicans. And Walker refuses to answer why he's seeking to end collective bargaining rights if this is solely a matter of balancing the state's budget.
- For their part the "Wisconsin 14" have vowed to stay out of the state until Walker negotiates. They are doing this despite Republican threats to begin passing non-budgetary bills that do not require their presence for passage.
The above from : www.care2.com
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May our God bless not only our teachers, but our "Wisconsin 14", our State Patrol, all county, city police, and our firefighters- (Not to mention the Madison Chamber of Commerce, and even our moderate Republicans)!
Finally, the truths are settling in...
And might I say: "It's about damn time."
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http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110220/GPG0101/110220005/1207&located=rss
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker: No compromise on worker rights bill
Wisconsins governor predicted today that his state would lead the nation in weakening unions that have negotiated compensation packages that taxpayers can no longer afford...
http://www.salon.com/technology/how_the_world_works/2011/02/18/fdr_and_wisconsin/index.html
Friday, Feb 18, 2011 09:01 ET
Why FDR would support the Wisconsin protests
A labor historian explains: Roosevelt opposed government unions, but by the '50s he would have changed his mind
http://multiply.com/gi/tnj2012:journal:681
Wisconsin Protests Spread to Other States
Michael Cooper and Katharine Q. Seelye, The New York Times
Intro: "The unrest in Wisconsin this week over Gov. Scott Walker's plan to cut the bargaining rights and benefits of public workers is spreading to other states. Already, protests erupted in Ohio this week, where another newly elected Republican governor, John Kasich, has been seeking to take away collective bargaining rights from unions. In Tennessee, a law that would abolish collective bargaining rights for teachers passed a State Senate committee this week despite teachers' objections. Indiana is weighing proposals to weaken unions. Union members in Pennsylvania, who are not necessarily facing an attack on their bargaining rights, said Friday that they planned to wear red next week to show solidarity with the workers in Wisconsin."
READ MORE:
http://www.readersupportednews.org/off-site-news-section/52-52/5001-wisconsin-protests-spread-to-other-states
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http://cosmicrat.multiply.com/links/item/200
Why Every Single Worker Should Be Watching Wisconsin
http://www.leftinalabama.com/diary/7771/why-every-single-worker-should-be-watching-wisconsin
by: Almoderate
Sat Feb 19, 2011 at 16:18:47 PM CST
I don't belong to a union, and I never have. And while my husband is a public worker, he's never belonged to a union, either. I suppose the closest we've come to having any family who is unionized are those in my family who are teachers and police officers.
But regardless of union affiliation, every single American worker should be concerned about what's going on in Wisconsin right now. Why? Because the unions are the only thing left standing between your rights and your employer.
This is not random. It's not sudden. It's not coincidence. It's strategic.
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INViTE http://cosmicrat.multiply.com/links/item/199/What_Wisconsins_governor_is_really_threatening_-_War_Room_-_Salon.com
What Wisconsin's governor is really threatening - War Room - Salon.com Feb 19, '11 3:47 PM
for everyone
Link: http://www.salon.com/news/politics/war_room/2011/02/18/taylor_wisconsi...
"Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has declared war on state workers, almost literally.
First, he proposed a state budget that would cut retirement and healthcare for workers like teachers and nurses, and strip away nearly all of their collective bargaining rights. But even more significantly, he announced last Friday that he had alerted the National Guard to be ready for state workers to strike or protest, an unprecedented step in modern times."
Why FDR would support the Wisconsin protests http://www.salon.com/technology/how_the_world_works/2011/02/18/fdr_and_wisconsin/index.html
PlasticJesus said:
The way I see this, Gov. Walker is simply "picking on" those he CAN pick on while trying to balance this budget. $300 million dollars saved over 2 years against a 3.6 Billion dollar shortfall? Sure, it's something, but not enough. If he WERE truly committed to balancing the budget and believed that this was the way and the means to do it, why did he choose to leave out the Police, The Firefighters and the State Highway Patrol? Aren't these also public employees with flush benefits and taxpayer funded pensions? Couldn't even MORE money be saved by including them as well? Why isn't this a straight across the board attack? I mean this isn't supposed to be personal, it's supposed to be about balancing the budget and what's best for the Wisconsin taxpayer, right? So why the favorites Scott? State and Federal government do not have a revenue problem, they have a SPENDING problem. So let's take a look at ALL state spending across the board, not just select groups.
2/18/2011 5:25:44 PM
The more I hear from this schmuck walker, the more I know this is all about making Wisconsin a unionless state and nothing about asking public employees to give concessions. If he succeeds in removing all of his opposition, he can run wild with power. God help us if that happens. Stop this tyrant now
126778 wrote:
It's time for the workers on the front line to take back control of this country and I am a Republican
2/18/2011 8:23:07 PM
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More later - I'll try to be back after my infusion today.
I do look forward to your comments!
XOXO, Me
PS
Please check this when you have time: http://www.goodporkbadpork.com/tag/senate/
Robert Creamer: Wisconsin Governor’s Attack on Labor May Backfire on Radical Right
Saul Alinsky used to say, "you can always count on your enemies." That may turn out to be true in the case of the Wisconsin Governor's attack on the right of state workers to choose a union.
_______________________________Scott Walker's plan was a blitzkrieg attack that would catch the opposition with its defenses down, like Germany's attack on Russia at the beginning of World War II. His goal was to emasculate the ability of public service employees to negotiate with the state over their salaries and working conditions, and begin the destruction of the unions that represent public sector workers all over America.
Wisconsin was to be the first state to fall. Then other states with radical right Governors - like Ohio and Indiana - would follow suit.
Well, the first casualty of war is the plan. Turns out that - at least for now - Walker's expectation of a lightning-fast victory has been thwarted by a determined Democratic Senate caucus that left the state and denied the Senate a quorum. But just as importantly, the right's entire nationwide plan has been put in jeopardy by the fact that when the alarm sounded, everyday citizens throughout Wisconsin and around the nation, answered the call.
ALSO
A letter to recall Scott Walker
http://www.unitedwisconsin.com/#wpcf7-f1-w1-o1
The Dr. The Dentist. The Cops.The "Noise", Kelli, Greg, Casey, and The Furnace
Better grab a cup of coffee- I have gotten a bit longwinded...Hi All!
It has, once again, been way too long since I have written a real blog. And if it weren't for my camera, I would probably forget half this stuff.
1.
Know that after 14/16 injections to my back in the past few weeks, I have been unable to sit long enough to blog. In the event that I can sit, it is hard to type as I have my weight braced on my forearms.
But today I even sewed a little (sometimes a different chair, and sometimes I just roll my office chair around). hehehe
So... on to my "ketchup-ing". Forgive me if I get a bit sloppy at times. hehehe
2.
Casey had an emergency dentist appointment last Wednesday.
Calling on Tuesday, in the late afternoon, Oneida got her in at 7AM on Weds.
(She has 4 teeth in the back that need to be removed).
That day, they decided to remove only the 2 that were driving her past distraction. -And by 'past distraction' I mean that they were throbbing, intensely, even above and beyond the painkillers she is on for her tummy!
Her dentist at Oneida wanted nothing to do with extracting these 2 lower teeth given that he knows everything she has gone through for the past 6 years.
hehehe
He referred her to an oral surgeon.
And that, my friends, was when all the silly stuff began to happen...
As you know, Casey is fortunate enough to live on the reservation, so all of her referrals are covered.
But, in order to have her referred to an oral surgeon, they had to verify her address since it hadn't been updated since December '10 ?- (that made NO sense to either of us), but off we went to her apartment to get a more recent envelope that had her name and address on it... Good grief, like she'd moved since? Having had surgery again in January, I highly doubt she could have moved...
Anyway...
3.
On the way back to the clinic with her Federal Social Security letter, Casey begins to laugh hysterically- She then grabbed the camera and began taking pictures.
Of the car in front of us.
Up til then, I'd seen nothing as I was watching the road.
hehehe
This car had a mirror on the passenger side that kept flopping up and down- depending upon the speed of the car- One moment it hung straight down, then with speed it would begin to look like a someone's shoe sticking out of the window...
Up and down-Up and down- Just flopping in the windchill. Casey also had taken a video- TOO funny! (My apologies that I cannot post vids on here). OH!, we were laughing so hard...
Back to the clinic and finally the referral appointment was made- for 3 that same afternoon. They further assured us that in case anything opened up sooner that she would be first to be called. (Cool).
4.
We stopped over at Randy's after all that just to chat a bit about getting our duplex- I kind of need his help as there are a few things that I might not see as we look at them. He agreed to go with us...
He has a crab apple tree in his front yard; with a few crab apples left hanging on to feed the squirrels throughout winter.
Casey took this picture as we were leaving-
Noisy and obnoxious- But they make a yummy meal too. Taste like chicken.
hehehe
5.
By this time, it was near to noon; and since we hadn't eaten (or shot that squirrel), a stop for some fast food was in order. We grabbed some sandwiches in Suamico and were heading home. Casey was just counting the minutes she had left to fill her tummy, before getting those antagonizing teeth pulled.
On the way home from Suamico we saw a County deputy on the side of the road- (obviously trying to issue a few speed tickets).
I pulled over to talk to him... I offered either of my driveways to him to park in- (The speed of the cars past my home being quite ridiculous)!
We chatted a while longer- nice young cop. By ordinance, they are not allowed to park on private property without the owners consent. He not only has my consent, he has my blessings-
He thanked me profusely- and Casey and I were once again on our way home to eat a bite...
As we pulled into my driveway, her cell phone rang. As luck would have it, it was Dr. Zent's office, and could Casey come in ASAP to have her extractions?
I said I could be there in 20 minutes. (Only if I was speeding that is).
Casey said 'to heck with not brushing her teeth after lunch', she wanted those offending OUT. hehehe
So off we were once more.
Karma confirming that had we not stopped to chat with the cop we would have already been inside my house-
Under my tin roof Casey has very little reception and does not get (m)any of her calls or messages.
As she hung up, I immediately backed out of my driveway, turned around and took off down the road...
We were traveling a little over 50mph (in a 45mph zone)... Oops.
But hopefully no biggie either, the cops are generally pretty decent about a few MPHs over the limit...
Somewhere in Flintville a vehicle had pulled out behind me; and rode my backside- trying to get me to go faster? (That never works for me).
Through Flintville there is a double~yellow line. He was unable to pass me.
About half a mile onward, he decided to pass me anyway. Bad choice on his part. He gunned his engine and literally 'flew' by us. & RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE FRIENDLY DEPUTY!
Seeing those flashing lights go on, I slowed down so that our new friend could pull out in front of me. hehehe
Aw... "too bad, so sad."
And HAHAHA too.
Casey and I hadn't laughed so hard since the broken mirror that morning-
6.
On Thursday I had an appointment with my pain management doctor- This, for refills, and to check up on whether those last 2 injections had worked. They had- but only for a week or so. It had been a gentler week.
By the time I had this appointment though, my pain score was, at best, an 8.
That very night I had woken at midnight, barely able to move, even using both of my canes...
After I had gone about 25 feet on my way to the bathroom, I suddenly heard and felt that all too familiar noise and pain. Those of still another crushed vertebrae.
A very sharp painful & sickening feeling- My pain level was off the charts!
It has remained thus since.
Once more Casey has been out to take care of me, and to make sure I could get showered too.
I have thanked God, many times, that at least I have one daughter (of 4) that gives a decent damn about their own mother.
7.
I also thank God for Kelli!
Kelli has also been there for me- Even bringing the dogs so Punk can get outside and play a bit.
Kelli also came today- Asking if I needed anything before the storm came? She had to go into town- and did bring me a few things-
Between herself, Casey and Greg, I should be set until we get dug out- Maybe Monday? Maybe Tuesday? We already have upwards of a foot of new snow.
8.
I'd had Punk to the vet earlier this week because i thought she had an ear infection- It was stinky even after I had cleaned it out and used Similsan in it.
Vet says no more infection! Yay! just to keep doing what I have been doing.
Similsan Earache Relief™ homeopathic ear drops are intended for humans-
Similsan has Chamomilla 10X: calmative, pain reliever--Mercurius solubilis 15X: pain reliever -- Sulphur 12X: pain reliever, anti-itch
Other information: Active ingredients are manufactured according to homeopathic principles and are therefore non-toxic and have no known side effects.
Inactive ingredient: Vegetable glycerin
Dr. Spires did say that Punk has gained 8+ pounds- My backs fault! Needless to say I am thrilled when Kelli does bring the dogs over!
Happily I must also add that I have lost those same 8+ pounds! hehehe
9.
I'd taken a shower before Casey left yesterday afternoon- A friend of Greg's was in town and had wanted to have dinner with them- I'd asked Casey to turn the heat up a wee bit so I wouldn't get so chilly in the shower, like I usually do.
... I never heard it go on- Silly kid forgot.
I also had "silly kid" bring the socks/underwear basket from the laundry room to the living room so I could sort them all later on.
So later, while I am dry and dressed in my warm and cozy jammies, -and am sorting this basket, I realize I am half freezing to death.
Hmm... (remember that "silly kid")? hehehe
I grab both my canes and hobble on over to check the thermostat-
Casey had turned it up to 72°- That's surely warm enough. (Silly me now). hehehe
But wait a dang minute! I am still freezing? Leaning over, I turn it up a little more.
Still, it does nothing.
Checking the temp in the house, it was barely near 60°-
Grabbing those same darn canes, I manage to get down to the basement- There is a fuse on the furnace that goes out every now and then- and I haven't had to replace that in years and years. (And damn, Isure hope I have one)!
I remove it so I can get a good look at it.
The fuse is good.
There is only one more possibility -check the oil drum.
It was so empty that I couldn't even see the float to measure it!
Knowing this snowstorm is coming, I had no choice but to get oil on a Saturday night- and to beg the furnace-man to come out, bleed the lines, and fire it up.
Before i called him, I texted Casey at the restaurant, and heard nothing back.
I hunkered down on the couch with 2 of my quilts and fell asleep. I woke at 9:30. Dog barking... Casey and Greg are here.
In the meantime, she had called Olsons- After they ate, her and Greg had picked up 10 gallons of oil- and brought it along
They'd called Alan Olson then, and he led Greg through the whole bleed and fire thing.
Suffice to say that I was never so happy to hear that furnace kick in!
Thank you Casey, Greg, (and Alan too)! Olsons will be here tomorrow to fill my tank up.
Yet, there is a reason that this all happened too...
When Casey and Greg got here, I had so much pain that I simply could not get off the couch. Had the house burned down I would have gone with it. It was that bad- even Greg tried to help me up. Casey finally got me up. I still do not know how. I only remember the pain.
As mentioned earlier, have not slept decent in over 2 and a half weeks.
I just cannot get comfortable enough...
However, today, I sat in the recliner and slept ALL afternoon long!
That helps- Just that I am not tired now- Oh well.
I have been up and down about 17 times since I started writing this. I actually began this yesterday morning, at 6:20 AM -Will have to copy/paste it when I am done, which won't be long now...
Not sitting, sleeping, standing (anything) for too long still is one of the downfalls of my back.
*Not that there are ANY positives that I can think of right now either)...
10.
Waking earlier I had a message from Casey in my email.
"...This Blizzard is HORRIBLE! :( I hope you're staying warm and dry. It's absolutely awful outside. Greg went to Wal-mart at around 3pm. He'd been planning on stopping at KwikTrip too, but texted & said he was just going to the store because even at that time he said the roads were awful. He only got a few things and when he came back out to his car he said a layer of ice had formed on all his windows! In less than ten minutes! I am heading to bed now. I got an hour or so earlier but didn't want to sleep too late, and not sleep tonight. Seems to have worked because I'm super tired. I'll make sure Greg texts me when he gets to work tomorrow & I'll let you know that he made it. Call if you need anything. Love you MUCH MUCH!
Time for that copy/paste.
Hope all is well in your corner of the world.
My love to all
XOXO
Me
PS
If there could be a #11, it would HAVE TO BE about our "Dictator" guvna Walker; and all of what that damned idiot is trying to do to my friends, and to our beautiful state of Wisconsin.
Sorry but #11 will wait 'til later...
"A powerful new ad"...
Received this in my email---
I do hope to see this ad soon.
I wasn't sure if I would post it until I read Astra's comment to Heidi's blog
entitled: "Boehner: If Jobs Are Lost As A Result Of GOP Spending Cuts 'So Be It'... "
Wills reply...
"The American people are going to soon learn the irresponsibility of re-electing the Republicans...."
Read on. See how they (GOP) are trying to circumvent the healthcare passage, and try to limit womens choices for insurance coverage.
Make sure to check out # 6... While I am not a woman to seek an abortion, this just makes me ill to read every time I see an article like it!
I was fortunate to be able to carry all my children to term... Not everyone is.
Links below are all clickable and all are from this year.
XOXO
me
PS
"Lisa Edelstein" is Dr. Cuddy by the way...
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Dear MoveOn member,
Today, we're releasing a powerful new ad. "We Won't Go Back," with Lisa Edelstein, star of the hit TV show "House," is a hard-hitting portrayal of where the Republican war on women's health will lead if it's not stopped.
From a bill attempting to redefine rape to gutting access to reproductive health care, Republicans have made anti-woman and anti-choice legislation a top priority this year.1
The new ad calls out the Republican efforts for what they are: an attempt to send women back to the back alley. But far too few people even know about their efforts. So to stop them, we've got to get this ad out far and wide, and make sure voters see just what Republicans are trying to do.
One bill would effectively prevent women from purchasing insurance that includes abortion coverage in the new insurance exchanges even if they're using their own money. Experts warn this type of restriction could lead to insurance companies dropping abortion coverage entirely.4 The same bill would also levy a tax on small businesses and individuals who purchase insurance coverage that includes abortion.5
Republicans have a real chance of passing these bills—unless we sound the alarm right away. Can you help us get this new ad on the air? Just click here to donate and watch the new ad:
Thanks for all you do.
–Kat, Michael, Lenore, Tim, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "'Forcible Rape' Language Remains In Bill To Restrict Abortion Funding," Huffington Post, February 9, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206084&id=26124-17313833-Yrz8Slx&t=6
"Abortion Funding Showdown Escalates," CBS News, February 8, 2011
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20031081-503544.html
"Extreme Abortion Coverage Ban Introduced," Center for American Progress, January 20, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205961&id=26124-17313833-Yrz8Slx&t=7
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205966&id=26124-17313833-Yrz8Slx&t=8
3. "Extreme Abortion Coverage Ban Introduced," Center for American Progress, January 20, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205961&id=26124-17313833-Yrz8Slx&t=9
4. Ibid.
"An Analysis of the Implications of the Stupak/Pitts Amendment for Coverage of Medically Indicated Abortions," The George Washington University Medical Center, School of Public Health & Health Services, November 16, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205972&id=26124-17313833-Yrz8Slx&t=10 (PDF)
"Study: Stupak Amendment Will Eliminate Abortion Coverage 'Over Time For All Women,'" Talking Points Memo, November 18, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205973&id=26124-17313833-Yrz8Slx&t=11
5. "Extreme Abortion Coverage Ban Introduced," Center for American Progress, January 20, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205961&id=26124-17313833-Yrz8Slx&t=12
6. "New GOP Bill Would Allow Hospitals To Let Women Die Instead Of Having An Abortion," Talking Points Memo, February 4, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205974&id=26124-17313833-Yrz8Slx&t=13
Joe Jackson is a _____ (?)
I look forward to your comments to 'complete' my title-
Punk-
... and I quote:
"Let’s face it: dogs just stink, (and the people who get so powerfully attached to them – for God knows what sick and twisted reasons) – stink too."
"If I can smell a dog, it is killing me. Even if I can’t smell it, I can see it, which causes me psychological distress."
"If they want to roll around in dog hair in their stinking homes, then good luck to them. Unless, of course, there are children present, in which case the dogs should be forcibly removed and shot. Likewise if the dog addict’s flat adjoins another. The same, naturally, goes for their cars. To have a dog in one’s car when a child is present is clearly a form of child abuse."
Joe Jackson is a musician and writer- Or so the article states...
Personally, I think he is a narrow-minded fool without a heart.
While I do not really think an untrained 'pet' should be in a public place, this guy carries any dog ban to an unacceptable level.
Even the people I know that are allergic to dogs do not feel this hateful and murderous toward a dog...
I cannot even begin to imagine what life must be like- And I don't want to know.
Now 'scuse me while I go smooch on my smelly dog so she doesn't feel the need to go hunt him down and bite his stupid and damnable ass.
XOXO
Me
Green Bay Packers- XLV World Champions!
Super SUPER Super Bowl Sunday!!!!
We had so much fun, cheering our beloved Packers on!!!!
Hollering, then the screaming silence- Over and over and over again-
Just the normal "Packers inspired Tourettes Syndrome"... I might've even cussed a bit- (Casey too)-
I wasn't able to jump up, or stomp- (but nothing wrong with the mouth end)! hehehe
I swear Punk wanted a new home- Until we made our steaks at halftime that is..
Greg is originally from Chicago- and a Bears fan- gulp- (poor guy)- It wasn't until AFTER the game that he told us he had a headache.
(My apologies Mr. Greg- I hope the ibuprofen helped)?
I was so wracked with nerves by the time the three minute mark came in the 4th quarter that I had to leave the room!
I chose to jacket-up, go outside, brave the 3' high snowdrifts and light the old burn barrel. Punk ran circles around me- and fought to get over a few of the snowbanks with her shorter legs... (shorter than mine anyway).
I watched the fire for a short short while, then came the fireworks down the road- At the exact second of that 1st 'KaB00m', Casey hit the back door- running outside, and screaming "WE WON!" "WE WON!" "WE WON!" "WE WON!"
Life sure is good at a time like that!
I took the pictures of Lambeau Field today as I drove to the stadium. There were literally 1000's and 1000's of people there.
Just in case you think I am overboard in my enthusiasm, I saw this in the Press Gazette-
www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110207/PKR01/110207017/1207&located=rss
"Hannah Pieper Elliott knows the difference between fans of the Green Bay Packers and ordinary football fans.
“Other teams have some fans who are this crazy and this dedicated,” Elliott said as she waited in the cold this afternoon with thousands of other people for the motorcade carrying the Super Bowl champion Packers to Lambeau Field. “But ALL Packers fans are this crazy and this dedicated.”
(Oh man, she's got THAT right)!
I'd best get some shuteye soon. I have been at this picture upload thing for SO long already that my eyes are crossed; and my back is screaming at me now. Well, almost.
I hope you enjoy them all!
XOXO
Me
The Shot at XLV, --- and the "Shot"-
KELLI-BABY!picture taken in Summer
Hi Everyone;
As you all {must} know by now, it is Super Bowl Sunday, and my beloved PACK is playing!
Say "YAY". hehehe
What a LONG day this will be... As we wait for the game to begin.
I have tried to stay away from all the news stories this morning, but have been unable to not peek at a few of them.
Like this story, from GREEN BAY, Wis.
(AP)—
Here’s how the NFL’s smallest city gets ready for the Super Bowl.
This one too- ARLINGTON, Texas — In the longest season in Green Bay Packers history, this is the longest day. Hyped-out, stocked up and emotionally all in, Packers World must now wait until the sun sets to find out if the Packers' first-ever February game will be a keeper. The Super Bowl, christened after the 1966 season and dominated by the Packers for its first two showings, is upon us.
Kickoff for the XLV matchup is 5:30 p.m., preceded by the interminable analysis and all the other fluff that is packaged with this sporting event, which has dwarfed all others in media and public obsession.
But, to steal a word from New York Jets coach Rex Ryan, this game, to Green Bay, is indeed "personal."
Read more HERE
"Green Bay Packers fandom travels around globe - and back"
Australian Packers fan returns for big game as Wisconsin native roots for team Down Under
Read more from the worldwide fans HEREI have also stayed away from calling Miss Kelli- I know her emotions of this all must be killing her, and it would be hard on us both to jinx this game in any way.
The "wait" since we won on the 23rd has almost been unbearable...
"There was one Monster of the Midway in the NFC championship game and his name was Aaron Rodgers(notes).
He wasn’t even at his best and, still, he was better than the first, the second and the third quarterback used in vain by the Chicago Bears against their bitter rivals. " CLICK HERE to read more.
This one- from Flintville WI...
The local TV stations all contributing greatly to the hype surrounding this game. The hype that builds and builds and...
(Adding to the fact that my nerves are completely shot). hehehe
Wait- "Shot"?
Did I say "shot"???
Damn fine thing I had to have those shots in my back.
Yes, plural. Sure took my mind off this game for a while...
Epidural shot to my back.
Rumor has it that I might have run off at the mouth after they gave me the versed injection, and as soon as the doctor came in to see me...
Um... "hehehe"?
Ruh-roh- (It is kind of funny to listen to Casey relate the story)...
Just that I will be kinda embarrassed to show my face there at my next appointment. (Think 'drunk' but kind- and unable to quite get the words out right).
Methinks "floobering" might be a good word. (No tears).
Oh well.
Did the shot work? I am happy to say that it did. Though the effect seems to be weakening a bit-
But I am so much better, pain-wise, than I was even 10 short days ago.
I will also be getting a Forteo infusion on the 22nd. I have heard both good and bad things about this-
Does anyone have anything to add, negative or positive of this annual therapy?
Gosh I had better close for now. I must vacuum before Greg gets here or he might sneeze during the game- Poor guy is allergic to the cat...
Casey has offered to cook for today, and I do not know what her menu might be- I will be making a few side things.
Hope all is well in your corner of the world!!!!
Now... Who are YOU rootin' for????
My love to all.
XOXO
Me
Redefining rape?
"Bruises and broken bones do not define rape - a lack of consent does.
Stand up and oppose the dangerous GOP legislation to redefine rape."
Click here to sign petition.
Or go here, http://pol.moveon.org/smithbill/?id=25965-17313833-iviw8Qx&t=1
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This came through my email...
I chose to carry all my babies to term. This was MY choice. One I made because abortion is not part/parcel of my own soul.
However, I do believe that the life of the mother should never be in question.
I have a daughter that almost died, bleeding out, from date rape.
Nope. I cannot condone this, "far reaching", or not.
Read on...
XOXO
Me
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Dear MoveOn member,
Think "no" means "no"?
Well, 173 members of Congress don't.
A far-reaching anti-choice bill, introduced by Republican Chris Smith and supported by 173 members of the House, includes a provision that could redefine rape and set women's rights back by decades.1
Right now, federal dollars can't be used for abortion except in cases of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger.
But according to the New York Times, the Smith bill would narrow that use to "cases of 'forcible' rape but not statutory or coerced rape."2 This could mean cases where women are "drugged or given excessive amounts of alcohol, rapes of women with limited mental capacity, and many date rapes" would no longer count as rape.3
As far too many women know, bruises and broken bones do not define rape—a lack of consent does. The Smith bill is scary. And with 173 supporters it already has a frightening chance of passage—unless the public speaks up right away with an outcry that can't be ignored.
The petition says: "Bruises and broken bones do not define rape—a lack of consent does. Stand up and oppose the dangerous GOP legislation to redefine rape."
Federal funds are already severely restricted when it comes to reproductive rights and women's health care, a situation that ends up hurting lower-income women in particular, who tend to use federally-funded services more often than wealthy women. The last thing we ought to be doing is legislating to make these laws more stringent.
In addition, the Smith bill is full of dangerous anti-choice provisions as well as the rape redefinition. Called "Stupak on Steroids" by NARAL Pro-Choice America in reference to Rep. Bart Stupak's failed attempt to push stringent restrictions on insurance coverage for abortion during the health care debate, it would "force millions of American families to pay more taxes if their health plan covers abortion care, jeopardizing abortion coverage in the private market."4
The Smith bill is just the first of many attacks on women's rights to come in the new GOP-controlled House.5 If it moves forward, it would set an incredibly dangerous precedent for GOP action in the House for the next two years.
Can you sign the petition asking Congress to denounce the Smith bill to redefine rape? Click here:
http://pol.moveon.org/smithbill/?id=25965-17313833-iviw8Qx&t=4
Thanks for all you do.
–Kat, Eli, Milan, Carrie, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "The House GOP's Plan to Redefine Rape," Mother Jones, January 28, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205936&id=25965-17313833-iviw8Qx&t=5
"Stupak on Steroids," The Hill, January 25, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205938&id=25965-17313833-iviw8Qx&t=6
2. "The Two Abortion Wars: A Highly Intrusive Federal Bill," New York Times, January 29, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/opinion/30sun1.html
3. "The House GOP's Plan to Redefine Rape," Mother Jones, January 28, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205936&id=25965-17313833-iviw8Qx&t=7
"Stupak on Steroids," The Hill, January 25, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=205938&id=25965-17313833-iviw8Qx&t=8
PAID FOR BY MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION, http://pol.moveon.org/. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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