tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178626772024-03-07T22:05:01.119-06:00Val's BienTossing in my 2 Cents About the World That Touches Me!Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.comBlogger1333125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-70337830054803466072014-09-03T20:50:00.001-05:002014-09-03T20:57:55.826-05:00Habakkuk; Wait for it, Wait for it ....<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For the past several years I’ve been really mad at God.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I’ve identified with Habakkuk in his first chapter.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I see what’s happening with our country.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I see the violence overseas.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I’m so mad at people for electing a horrible leader in the White House, not once but twice.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I see the greed in Washington and the greed in the people.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">People no longer consider honest hard work honorable.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The only thing they work hard for is taking another person’s money.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To put it bluntly, evil has taken control of our leadership.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Few in Washington push against the evil.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It has gotten so bad that Christians are despised and openly reviled in the media. People are crying out for freedom from that Christian religion.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Efforts are openly being taken to silence Christians.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So, my anger burned against God.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Why isn’t he doing anything?</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Today my anger has turned to sorrow.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I know that we are heading for destruction.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just look at all that is happening around the world.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">People are racing eagerly to that destruction.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Even the Church seems oblivious to the state of the world.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They prefer to be safely cocooned in their pews playing the Christian game.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I stand at Habakkuk 2:3.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I see it coming.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I cry with deep sorrow.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-49923965327114552592013-01-31T20:49:00.000-06:002013-01-31T20:51:27.081-06:00Can I Start the Year Over?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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There is a rule if your New Year
starts out crappy the end of it will be fantastic, isn’t there?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If that isn’t true I’d like to start the year
over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s been bam, bam, bam, just been
one problem after another. My resolution for the New Year was to spend as
little money as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you think I
jinx myself attempting that?</div>
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It started out with the truck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That “check engine” light came on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OK, so a couple of things needed to be repair,
no biggie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hold it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were having a difficult time finding the
radiator hose I needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I was waiting
a few days while they got the correct part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That’s when the window on the driver’s side decided to fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so glad that it didn’t break! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(God’s Grace!) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m told window regulators always seem to go
out in winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did manage to duck tape
it into place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The repairs are starting
to add up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got the truck fixed in time
to go to a weekend geocaching event in Paris.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Paris, Arkansas!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On my way home
as I was getting into Ozark the truck overheats and dies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh yeah, the weather is nasty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s raining and cold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately a friend was following me and saw
I was in trouble helped me get it to a garage and drove me home. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(God’s Grace!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A really great friend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had
Monday off because I was going with a group of friends to LR for the opening of
the Legislative session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So great to see
the candidates we worked hard for on the floor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Back to truck story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another really
great friend loaned me her spare car until I got the truck back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(God’s Grace!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t get the truck back until Friday because
the garage in Ozark volunteered to drive it up to Fayetteville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>NICE!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Running
errands on Sat I noticed a burning smell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I popped the hood and there was coolant splatter all over the
engine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrrgh!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Back to the garage on Monday to find out what
happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They didn’t find any leak.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think that the cap wasn’t on tight when the
Ozark guy drove up it and they notice it and fix it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, no leak but they discover the radiator
they had replaced in April was defective.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Apparently it didn’t cool evenly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was still under warranty so it was replaced for free and I just paid
to have it flushed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(God’s Grace!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this time (knock on wood) I am not having
any problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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While my truck was doing the first
round of garage visits I notice one of my cats (Tigger) wasn’t eating well and
looked to be losing weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was going
to bring him in the week after my geocaching weekend but the truck’s Ozark vacation
delayed the visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got him in the day
after my radiator was replaced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Very bad
news.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has kidney disease and
treatment is complicated by his heart murmur.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He spent several days in the hospital where they started to flush his
kidneys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was sent home with a number
of medications and I am giving him saline IVs every other day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s not doing well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He doesn’t want to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve bought all those fancy cat foods in
order to tempt him but no go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I puréed
the food and have been force feeding him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He’s 12 years old and I don’t know if he’s going to make it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t want to give up on him because that
little bugger has cost me plenty and he’d better say around a few more years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Need God’s Grace!)</div>
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In between the truck and the cat I
was ask to run for Secretary of the Washington Country Republican
Committee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I said I would and running
un-opposed I was voted into office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now
I know why the last Secretary raced up to the podium to 2<sup>nd</sup> my
nomination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Boy, I have to do a lot of
work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully it slacks off in a bit
or am I kidding myself?</div>
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God has been good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In every circumstance I’ve had help appear
and I just need to keep trusting Him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
praying over Tigger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hey, He said His
eye is on the sparrow so I know He cares for Tigger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My resolution to spend as little money as
possible has been totally blown for the month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are still 11 months of the year to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-57497976727743644062013-01-07T22:41:00.000-06:002013-01-07T22:41:50.416-06:00My New Year's Resolution<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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In 2013 I will absolutely spend as little money as possible. I will only spend money on needs instead of wants. This is a resolution that I have never had to make before. Thanks Obama! For the past 2 years I've done some spending restrictions but nothing like this. With the re-election of Pres Obama I really don't see the economy going well at all. Working in the medical field is also a bit of a worry because of the effects of Obama-Care. My bosses really don't know how much Obama-Care is going to affect them but they are anticipating being paid less. With so much uncertainty there really is no option but to prepare for the worst<span style="color: #0000ee;">. </span>The next 4 years is definitely the time to be the ant rather than the grasshopper.</div>
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Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-19005234715260452482013-01-07T21:43:00.000-06:002013-01-07T21:43:16.959-06:00I Hate ColdsI have been suffering for the past two weeks with this cold. After forcing myself to lie on the couch and watching TV this weekend I have reduced it to an irritating cough. Buy stock in throat lozenges! It sure would be nice if parents would keep their sick kids at home instead of leaving them with the poor childcare volunteers at church. Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-8194937158429602162013-01-02T21:08:00.000-06:002013-01-02T21:08:26.842-06:00Fiscal Cliff, What a Circus<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Having watched the GOP leadership the past year I had scant
hope that they would get some solid spending cuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m so disappointed that they didn’t get any
cuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Apparently the GOP leadership is
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Since they mishandled this “Fiscal Cliff” so badly I really
don’t expect much headway on America’s real problem; spending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe a big part of the problem is that
the GOP leadership isn’t much interested in the getting the debt under
control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems they enjoy spending
our money as much as Obama does.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I get
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don’t know what it’s going to take to make Washington and the American people
to take this seriously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m certainly
open to any ideas to get our GOP leaders to make the hard decisions and to effectively
communicate just how dire our situation is to the American people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-52154552289481774852013-01-01T20:54:00.001-06:002013-01-01T20:54:30.572-06:002012. What a Difficult YearI have never been so happy to see a year end. You might think I’m not happy with the year is because Pres Obama won. Well, that would only be one part of it. I was wishing the year would end quickly by April. I guess it was just a year in which I had tons of stuff crammed into it.<br />
The year started hectic. I volunteer to be Pres of the Washington County Republican Women and we started off with a bang and just kept going. It was definitely a lot more work and time than I had anticipated. I’m always busy at work. A good thing I suppose. A co-worker was having family problems which required her to drastically cut her hours. In fact she was out several months. The resulting review of our staffing led to a new hire. By September I had a fully functioning staff but I didn’t get caught up on the work until the end of December.<br />
Lots of meetings, fundraisers, working for candidates, getting all my continuing education in by December and just all of the stuff that needs to be done, I’m just plain worn out. Anyway, I said no to a number of requests and I hope in this new year to work on several projects that I didn’t get around to in 2012. One of them is this blog. I hope I can get back to writing in it regularly.
Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-82036807378316870232011-02-03T21:38:00.002-06:002011-02-03T21:50:10.254-06:00Fayetteville, It was so cold ....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZXbJnSBg_7k1QnzxzJ6yv_eakSvd9tekjKR5USk1CzBWuLmB1wFzeel48ydprjmotonopgttlA9e9buALc6UWx0uWakPaXDpYz6Geb33rcOknFQ-QR8Gk39wuumBicReY7pLJw/s1600/moresnow.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZXbJnSBg_7k1QnzxzJ6yv_eakSvd9tekjKR5USk1CzBWuLmB1wFzeel48ydprjmotonopgttlA9e9buALc6UWx0uWakPaXDpYz6Geb33rcOknFQ-QR8Gk39wuumBicReY7pLJw/s320/moresnow.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569673935721887522" /></a>my garage door froze to the floor. I've never had that happen before. Of course it's never gotten to a minus 5 degrees either! I was late to work because I had to pry the door out of the ice. Hey, I've made to work every day this week so I'm entitled to come in late. I guess snow melted off the truck and traveled under the door where it froze. Tomorrow morning is projected to be below zero again so I placed some kitty litter under the door in the hope that it won't freeze to the floor. Fingers are crossed!Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-52878148136087556212011-02-02T21:21:00.005-06:002011-02-02T21:42:51.257-06:00Springdale vs Fayettnam<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTK4rkmhqym4bP_rSr3De3YeQSuIbENy1KEHyVWn3swzJPRbr0YYLyq2W2UR5ky5lOtu-gN8HRlnINbGwR_1Apnj29K1i-OHyd1k5cbzLCHz7ipedOG646WSgS7ivdSEUzqjqtg/s1600/Dickson.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTK4rkmhqym4bP_rSr3De3YeQSuIbENy1KEHyVWn3swzJPRbr0YYLyq2W2UR5ky5lOtu-gN8HRlnINbGwR_1Apnj29K1i-OHyd1k5cbzLCHz7ipedOG646WSgS7ivdSEUzqjqtg/s320/Dickson.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569303265252134482" /></a>A few weeks ago I was talking with a member of the Springdale Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Springdale City Council. They were discussing how they were going to bring in more business'and the growth potential of the city. The City Council member mentioned that they were reviewing the City's ordinances to see if any would be considered business unfriendly. I suggested that once they had completed their review and revised the ordinances that they send a copy of them to the Fayetteville City Council. They laughed and said that Fayetteville's anti-business attitude is really great for Springdale. They were projecting that Springdale will have great growth potential while Fayetteville will shoot itself in the foot.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-57523993120438021042011-02-01T19:09:00.003-06:002011-02-01T19:27:55.798-06:00Another Snow Storm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4KKV2g9_6sKuRw7Pt3vN9OQ30O_fStaNpi1cSsRl8U53VZaxg4Ai630fA9TMM0sW3iPQpyBC79_ZYVFJtlVHnv88XrbdL2Dkn9kQdyaP2fvcw2mbC_GjS-mnGN3j5ku204022w/s1600/Elmtree.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4KKV2g9_6sKuRw7Pt3vN9OQ30O_fStaNpi1cSsRl8U53VZaxg4Ai630fA9TMM0sW3iPQpyBC79_ZYVFJtlVHnv88XrbdL2Dkn9kQdyaP2fvcw2mbC_GjS-mnGN3j5ku204022w/s320/Elmtree.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568894168714452802" /></a>I woke up this morning with it raining ice. I saw that the trees and shrubs were getting a coating of ice. Boy, did I pray that it would transform to the promised snow soon. I didn't want to have falling limbs again. I did make it to work but left within a few hours after 4/5 inches had accumulated. I wanted to make sure I got home in one piece. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg2FTjdi7Aw9wZt6Wi1MMYCoIAERwXJyudmxieFl054mwlYfNAFe-8pWtMMaXLkPQAOSiCchMdjVbwX0Cw42uSPKnGxYY9hYDY1ybV5Xj-sL8JA9IcjomHrE3NJyYvXcdA5-scg/s1600/licksnow.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg2FTjdi7Aw9wZt6Wi1MMYCoIAERwXJyudmxieFl054mwlYfNAFe-8pWtMMaXLkPQAOSiCchMdjVbwX0Cw42uSPKnGxYY9hYDY1ybV5Xj-sL8JA9IcjomHrE3NJyYvXcdA5-scg/s320/licksnow.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568894172054530834" /></a>So, I'm home early and I should do something productive. Hmmmm, that nap was so good! I fell asleep listening to Rush and woke up to 2 cats cuddle next to me and the dog trying to push me off the sofa. It was still snowing but I went outside got the birdies some food and played with Casey for a bit. Didn't stay out long because that wind was really cold. Took a peak at the temperature. Ouch, 14 degrees. That will seem warm with this Thursday's projected low of minus 5.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-53948106591397109982011-01-01T20:21:00.003-06:002011-01-01T20:24:44.676-06:00The Remember TourSo, another year has passed and we are faced to another. Like many, I have a list of projects I’d like to get done this year. A few on the list are the same recurring ones that I just never seem to accomplish.<br /> <br />Never Forget to Remember<br /><br />In church this evening the pastor had us list what God has done or how He has work last year. Ok, I started listing some of the good things that have happen or the challenges that I’ve overcome. I’ve also realized that I’ve missed out on a lot of opportunities. Usually, at this time of the year I think about what I didn’t get accomplished. Heh, my first journal entry of the new year is usually a rant at God. I get mad and frustrated because I feel that He’s responsible for my inability to accomplish my goals. Yup, there I was pounding the table, furious with God, because every year it’s the same old things. I’d really like to know when I will see success.<br /><br />Remember Forward<br /><br />Yeah, I wondered what the heck that meant too. The pastor said that we remember how good, strong and faithful God has been in the past. He said we should walk with God and confidently move forward based on what we know God has done in the past. So, I will once again strive to achieve the goals I continually list each year. Maybe, just maybe I’ll actually pull it off this year. Happy New Year!Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-46128346784097402952010-08-19T21:15:00.001-05:002010-08-19T21:18:00.613-05:00Good-Bye Dickson Street<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5k70mKnlnBSYn_3k5qwZ1uKqv6bUcmp5Xy4iT9tnmn-Qr6MsxXvipPYW4CHR5By1uNbrtsYICdEUVLvGVnmvhC1T2Hira7Bz_FoW1N-Ys8hd2lH0CfCaNF4dbZIiNWAZAYvfKw/s1600/Dicksonst.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5k70mKnlnBSYn_3k5qwZ1uKqv6bUcmp5Xy4iT9tnmn-Qr6MsxXvipPYW4CHR5By1uNbrtsYICdEUVLvGVnmvhC1T2Hira7Bz_FoW1N-Ys8hd2lH0CfCaNF4dbZIiNWAZAYvfKw/s320/Dicksonst.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507310255305711714" /></a>The City of Fayetteville wanted to solve its parking problem I don’t believe they expect people to do what I’ve done. I’m no longer going to be shopping on Dickson Street. Goodbye Grubbs, Jose’s, Common Grounds and the Bookstore! Why? Well, I’m not going to bother making sure I have enough change on me. I don’t want to be constantly worrying if I put enough money and repeatedly checking my watch to make sure I get back in time. I don’t want to ruin a trip by finding an expensive ticket on my car. <br /> Frankly, there aren’t any restaurants or stores that are so unique and special on Dickson St that I can’t get at other place. There just is nothing on Dickson Street that is worth all the inconveniences of paid parking. Yes, even the Walton Arts Center which I have abandoned because their tickets have been eliminated my budget. <br /> I wonder how many people are also going to ditch Dickson St. Will it enough people that Dickson St stores will be feeling it financially? Heck, I believe a great advertisement for a business not on Dickson St would be “Free Parking”.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-90313260134500364192010-04-15T19:34:00.006-05:002010-04-16T06:04:51.165-05:00Fayetteville Tea Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguahlMCou8vxEyje4CrPHfW0kKiWBXOwgJFdN_UWmpITI_I-0uIoq0KNU8AfZrneTOePGVzbx4X2bMtLjd8Mf2FvcKj9PayYsEEni0ayXAidu48cVV-hMoHWva8dzJgZvIl_c5kQ/s1600/TParty1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguahlMCou8vxEyje4CrPHfW0kKiWBXOwgJFdN_UWmpITI_I-0uIoq0KNU8AfZrneTOePGVzbx4X2bMtLjd8Mf2FvcKj9PayYsEEni0ayXAidu48cVV-hMoHWva8dzJgZvIl_c5kQ/s320/TParty1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460528001547793266" /></a>There was a very nice crowd in the Fayetteville Town Center. I'm not that good on estimates but I heard that nearly 1,000 showed up. The atmosphere was different from last years. Last year is was more passionate and frenzied. This year it was more focused. Unlike last year, candidates actually wanted to be seen in the crowd. I think they all had their signs up and had a table with their literature. Heh, what a difference a year makes. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkeAYZuJtl4Uip7rARiOi1Jv8wahxvKuezximU1QujeNA-8FTAWEG2YnsslSY0552xa9zN9t1nZZdFYJr41K0LxyKB0BzLI6Aiu0qorymCIHTrY5SUL64JdyjF2DvLpYU30avJJA/s1600/Tparty2.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkeAYZuJtl4Uip7rARiOi1Jv8wahxvKuezximU1QujeNA-8FTAWEG2YnsslSY0552xa9zN9t1nZZdFYJr41K0LxyKB0BzLI6Aiu0qorymCIHTrY5SUL64JdyjF2DvLpYU30avJJA/s320/Tparty2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460528011691354370" /></a>Dick Morris warmed up the crowd really well. (Video below) He collared the Congressional candidates who were present and asked them have they signed ATR's no tax increase pledge. When he got a "yes they had or will" out of them he nailed Steve Womack for refusing to sign the pledge. He said not to vote for Womack. He graciously said he'd take it back if Womack would call him and agree to sign it. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMiBBjiFHJfGTtVQvVUUkFew_eLjShVzavQ8B_tDDfBE1ajJTrXtl8epc_av9-YC2SNNctAV7m0zeZFNCpdkTBBqbqkhWOrtRCORzR0IPlezNNZj1suuZ5C4ay-KQJPU3EUfPyA/s1600/Tparty3.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMiBBjiFHJfGTtVQvVUUkFew_eLjShVzavQ8B_tDDfBE1ajJTrXtl8epc_av9-YC2SNNctAV7m0zeZFNCpdkTBBqbqkhWOrtRCORzR0IPlezNNZj1suuZ5C4ay-KQJPU3EUfPyA/s320/Tparty3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460528019095301026" /></a>There were protesters at the rally. Yup, I counted 3 of them across the street. Poor things, I hope they really listened to the speakers and learned something. The rest of us had fun. Great speakers, a beautiful day and great big job to complete. November Is Coming.<br /><br />The Tolbert Report <a href="http://tinyurl.com/y3ko2xt">interviewed</a> Dick Morris and notes that Steve Womack has signed ATR's pledge.<br /><br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZN86Eo5r_OA&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZN86Eo5r_OA&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-38640079849769136252010-01-13T22:04:00.005-06:002010-01-13T22:14:18.529-06:00Curtis Coleman Concerned About Sen. Baker's Governorship AmbitionsCurtis Coleman has <a href"http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=e256ce4eb62eb30163f9251d2&id=852a382017">pointed out</a> what some people have been tip-toeing around in Gilbert Baker’s Campaign. <br /><br /><blockquote>“I found Sen. Baker’s statement to be both curious and concerning. Curious, in that Sen. Baker has said that he’s running for the U.S. Senate to lay the groundwork to run for Governor in four years and that if he wins the Governor’s race, he’ll resign his Senate seat.</blockquote><br /><br />Coleman is publicly saying what people have been whispering about in the background. Apparently, it’s fairly well known among political circles that Sen. Baker’s ambition is really to be Governor of Arkansas. His plan, I’m told, is to win the Senate seat then run for Governor. If he wins he thinks he will then get to name his Senate replacement. I’ve been told this by a number of well-placed people in the Republican Party. <br /><br />The Tolbert Report has <a href"http://tolbertreport.com/2010/01/13/video-baker-proposes-a-balanced-budget-amendment-and-term-limits/">follow up</a> from the Coleman and Baker Campaigns:<br /><br /><blockquote>I followed up with Matt LaGrone, political director for the Coleman Campaign, on the accusation that Baker will quit in four years to run for governor. LaGrone tells me that Baker told Coleman this personally in a private conversation and they have heard it from numerous other people but could not point me to a source where Baker has said this on the record. LaGrone said they would back off this issue if Baker will commit to not running for governor in four years if elected to the Senate. <br /><br />I asked Alice Stewart, Campaign Manager for the Baker Campaign if she had any responce to Coleman’s press release. Gilbert Baker is running for U.S. Senate and is committed to serving just two terms. Nothing more, nothing less,” said Stewart.</blockquote> <br /><br />Rumors, Gossip, Hearsay? I think it’s a legitimate question to ask Sen. Baker.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-41260902563680884762010-01-13T21:17:00.003-06:002010-01-13T21:19:42.506-06:00Robertson Speaks, Christians GroanI just hate it when a Christian leader makes a <a href"http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1953504,00.html?xid=rss-topstories">stupid remark</a>. You just cringe because you know that it going to be spread all over and gives the impression that’s what Christians really believe. I think I represent most Christians who are going to what we can to help those who have been victimized by this terrible trauma, rather than to speak judgment upon them on behalf of God.<br /><br />Dear Pat, please preach the Gospel as much as you want but please keep your mouth shut (Francis of Assisi) and read a little book in the Bible called “Job”.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-32352390796505983152010-01-13T21:14:00.001-06:002010-01-13T21:17:37.807-06:00In Haiti, American’s Greatness Shines AgainAmericans are called once again to give to a nation that has been devastated. Contrary to those who think Americans are selfish and evil, we will once again response with compassion and generosity. Even in the middle of a recession, we will dig down deep and pull out money to help Haiti. Remarkably, Red Cross has already <a href="http://mashable.com/2010/01/13/haiti-red-cross-donations/">raised</a> $1 Million+ through text message donations. Other aid agencies such as the Salvation Army, Feed the Children and Catholic Relief Services are preparing resources to deliver to Haiti. Interestingly a number of friends have commented via Twitter and Facebook that their own churches have missions in Haiti and are making plans to help. We need to not only pray for the Haitians who are suffering, but also for those who are in Haiti helping with rescues. It’s dangerous work and there are still earthquakes occurring. <br /><br />It's our nation at its finest. When there is a disaster, it's the Americans who come to the rescue. American, a nation born through the Grace and Goodness of God, is now the hope arising out of the disaster. We who have been so blessed by God are giving from our blessing.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-34899761489051662452010-01-04T21:32:00.002-06:002010-01-04T21:36:25.301-06:00Fayetteville City Council, Amended HMR Tax<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQJ2Rea2th7caNBMiS1xfib4HJw8vOERgI2bdO59MXuPo-HJpyIf3XNYljaOwH3JmpHgxb1X5tRXkt4w0oIBLhh3rINQqHOQJ-8YzzjG4sORCmLbeO6UpAlwwg-L3BwshsPTbbA/s1600-h/scullop1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQJ2Rea2th7caNBMiS1xfib4HJw8vOERgI2bdO59MXuPo-HJpyIf3XNYljaOwH3JmpHgxb1X5tRXkt4w0oIBLhh3rINQqHOQJ-8YzzjG4sORCmLbeO6UpAlwwg-L3BwshsPTbbA/s320/scullop1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423093768464561314" /></a>Tomorrow night, Fayetteville City Council will be voting on referring an amended ordinance to the voters at a special election, possibly in March. The amended ordinance (No.3900) would allow the use of the Parks Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Tax (HMR) to be used for the maintenance of City Parks. Tonight’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) had a lively discussion about it. We all approve of the flexibility the amended ordinance would give the Parks Department in using the funds for needed maintenance. Fayetteville has been very good in building more parks and trails and Fayetteville has the best parks and trails in NWA. The added trails and parks have placed a burden on the Park’s maintenance budget and the amended ordinance would help.<br /><br />There is a flaw in the proposed amended ordinance. Members of PRAB were concerned that it would be possible for the City Council to eliminate Park maintenance from the General Budget and have all of the Park’s Maintenance money come from the HMR. The City Council would do it to help with balancing the General Budget, particularly attractive if that budget was say 2 million dollars in the red. Theoretically the Parks budget could lose over a million dollars and the citizens of Fayetteville would lose the ability to develop and construct current or more parks. <br /><br />I’m sure the current City Council members would say they wouldn’t do that but there will come a time when a City Council would do it. That’s just the “nature of the beast”. It’s just too big of a temptation to take the money from the Parks budget to keep other General Budget items in the black. I’d like to see some limitations on the ability of the City Council to reduce or eliminate the Park’s Maintenance item from the General Budget. If you are a Fayetteville resident please contact your Alderman or come to the City Council meeting tomorrow, 6:00 PM, City Hall, if this is something that would concern you.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-5652036006734084382010-01-03T18:57:00.006-06:002010-01-03T20:55:19.923-06:00Churches Feeling the Recession<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidM-P5KTrizZKDoXATMe5it46ZGXUePXPz0tHZgAzN5NWMCyk83AEoXyMUynds3CHHCIf9pGD2DO1rIH6IY4WaIFtQKYkjo6wNNcI__LBQK9zb-lcfkpXsHUbFrvWCuv1r8quhMA/s1600-h/salvationarmy.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 74px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidM-P5KTrizZKDoXATMe5it46ZGXUePXPz0tHZgAzN5NWMCyk83AEoXyMUynds3CHHCIf9pGD2DO1rIH6IY4WaIFtQKYkjo6wNNcI__LBQK9zb-lcfkpXsHUbFrvWCuv1r8quhMA/s320/salvationarmy.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422712227962025474" /></a><br />It really interesting why people are piling all over Rick Warren's Saddleback Church's <a href="http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/01/03/rick-warrens-recession-and-the-saddleback-stimulus/">request for money.</a> I got one from my church and most of the other non-profits I support. They've all been asking for more money because of budget shortfalls. I've seen a lot of requests in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and on TV for people to help out NWA's non-profits. Strange, no one complained about them asking for money. <br /><br />I know my church is having to help more people out because of the economy. Heck, even our small groups go out and volunteer at one of the local charities or help out an individual family. I know our local food banks and shelters are serving more people. <br /><br />Fine, if you don't like the idea of giving money to a church then just shut up and donate to an organization you like. If you don't like an organized religion and especially the big one that is your right. Just don't slam the people who do go to these churches and use it as a focus to help people.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-52961408679206619462010-01-01T20:52:00.004-06:002010-04-15T20:35:05.926-05:00Looking Good, Casey!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8P9d8LyhoyfDzLc55pP2g5-hfGeX66LVZa2y6sLSTL34_ox_RL01W6no6vw8QKZCIiyxoT8oQegLWYMowjHBV2L_mYKIkcUvK2BOSKC17u__EdtEZGY9U9jWikRhBpUZnPBq2Jg/s1600-h/Snow.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8P9d8LyhoyfDzLc55pP2g5-hfGeX66LVZa2y6sLSTL34_ox_RL01W6no6vw8QKZCIiyxoT8oQegLWYMowjHBV2L_mYKIkcUvK2BOSKC17u__EdtEZGY9U9jWikRhBpUZnPBq2Jg/s320/Snow.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421970215826033394" /></a><br />I took this while at Lake Fayetteville. Casey was running around in the snow having a good time. This is a one in a million shot. I just had to share because he is looking so good.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-53925799601104654952010-01-01T20:31:00.001-06:002010-01-01T20:32:38.284-06:002009, Just Plain Pissed OffI don’t remember a year that I’ve ever felt so angry. I don’t remember a year in which I yelled at the radio and TV so much. I swear my co-workers thought I was going bonkers because they’d hear me making pointed comments at apparently no one. They’ve learn to ignore my outbursts. <br /><br />Never have I thought so little of my fellow Americans. How could they be so dumb to elect this President and these Congressmen to office? How could they be so blind to what is so obvious? The HopieChange was really all SmokenMirrors. We have a President and a Congress determined to destroy America’s wealth and security. President Obama and his fellow Democrats are willing to destroy America and turn it into their ideal Socialistic playground. I can see the dangers out there and it’s so maddening that so many people are oblivious to the coming disasters. It’s like watching a building go up in flames with thousands of people inside and being helpless to stop it. You see the death and destruction that’s going to occur and you are powerless to stop the ones who started the fire and unable to get people to put it out. <br /><br />It’s been so frustrating to have your own Senators totally ignore the desires of their citizens. They have spit in the eyes of Arkansans and told us to shut up. Their offices have been overwhelmed with people telling them NO! but they just turned a blind eye and did what they desired. We have so much blatant corruption occurring in Washington. So much so they aren’t even ashamed of it any more. The Democrats said they were going to drain the “swamp of Corruption” but they just added more to the sewerage and arrogantly told people to “Shove Off” when confronted. <br /><br />The stench from Washington is overwhelming and the Media, which should be exposing it, have slipped into bed with the Democrats. The MSM have even gone so far as to mock and abuse those who have been pointing out the corruption and Democrats desire to destroy America...<br /><br />The elections of 2010 are where I hope that those who are as angry as I will begin to clean out Washington. While many look at the national elections, the Senators and House members, I hope people also look to their state and city legislators. It is time to put Legislators in office that will not look to impoverish people. It is time to have Legislators that will honor and uphold the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It is time to have Legislators that will honor American’s freedoms. It is time to have people in office with solid Morals. We need to put people in office who aren’t greedy for power and money. If we don’t do it now, America may be lost.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-43241638005297998132009-12-25T16:51:00.007-06:002009-12-25T19:42:00.422-06:00Fayetteville, White Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPGnkLzhhJOAGt77pv-ZHYt3q9Xi1_am_1TI4NiC0mw4QvZIHyaFeMWl7cDF3rgJ7QKU87I3yRTwydXC4b6orWKYfxbQlzkelCj-qPDo-2W3VZ-HijPJbKbiD4aHZrBKxLl2eIg/s1600-h/WhtChristmas.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPGnkLzhhJOAGt77pv-ZHYt3q9Xi1_am_1TI4NiC0mw4QvZIHyaFeMWl7cDF3rgJ7QKU87I3yRTwydXC4b6orWKYfxbQlzkelCj-qPDo-2W3VZ-HijPJbKbiD4aHZrBKxLl2eIg/s320/WhtChristmas.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419310784686997842" /></a>A very merry white Christmas. It was so wonderful to wake up to several inches of snow. The sun came out and it was absolutely beautiful. I couldn't waste such a gift. It took a bit of time to get into thermals, boots, coat and hats. I gave the wild birds their Christmas dinner and took Casey out for a walk. Yes! I was the first to walk all over the field. Of course, who would be dumb enough to go walking at 18 degrees with a wind chill of about 10. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzj2KmwdT7AQTxMM9VrQT7rjjOpOcbt9HVt4j30RZXKfVE1d6Mq2e9kDEq9vR9b7s2rrWqMlJ5UIqkodKpmr8ySiJbGYzusHywiOHtQ8K4P6lNtmuuk7z5TiHBIexRsbJfWW8odQ/s1600-h/Whitchrist.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzj2KmwdT7AQTxMM9VrQT7rjjOpOcbt9HVt4j30RZXKfVE1d6Mq2e9kDEq9vR9b7s2rrWqMlJ5UIqkodKpmr8ySiJbGYzusHywiOHtQ8K4P6lNtmuuk7z5TiHBIexRsbJfWW8odQ/s320/Whitchrist.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419310795960228178" /></a>Heh! Eli enjoyed the snow from the sunlit window. It'll be sad to see the snow melt. I haven't had many Christmas snows and it does make the day a bit more magical. As for the rest of the day, I've made up the fire and I have a lot of reading to do. Have a Blessed and Happy Christmas.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-68966444035352398972009-11-11T07:16:00.003-06:002009-11-11T07:22:50.997-06:00Veterans Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1x7DxfBvNU0rOd4OUHv0Wzfd_M-eIG8DW2Sxu5Wax5OWiu6OoASWIJGLTDbLE4cyDSVRF8VwotPcdFVYTy3v_PGzR7FHqoY0GPfHHxCDjUlakyTQiXQ_XW_tGeGQrHg5xpQPCA/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1x7DxfBvNU0rOd4OUHv0Wzfd_M-eIG8DW2Sxu5Wax5OWiu6OoASWIJGLTDbLE4cyDSVRF8VwotPcdFVYTy3v_PGzR7FHqoY0GPfHHxCDjUlakyTQiXQ_XW_tGeGQrHg5xpQPCA/s320/images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402835381742318642" /></a>Thank you to all who served and sacrificed so that we may enjoy the Freedoms we have today. We have a precious gift bestowed upon us for which we are supremely grateful. May God give the American people that believe in the Freedoms these soldiers fought for the strength and courage to fight for those same Freedoms. God bless you for your sacrifice and may He continue to keep those safe who are in harm's way.<br /><br />God richly and abundantly Bless America!Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-75697239425087724402009-09-12T20:17:00.009-05:002010-04-15T20:36:00.777-05:00Springdale, 9/12 Tea Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSu1tgaslXX04Bzga6DuUpzqhEkIf7z0PlxOu52aVErGREcDzG3QshqOWlr7ly5m3o7VgxkU9QV8W2bUbUwz3V_NC31i3_UbxJcv8bT1Iyb89jNW6ZJjN8D3GK94OO3FZXrTsaw/s1600-h/Party912.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSu1tgaslXX04Bzga6DuUpzqhEkIf7z0PlxOu52aVErGREcDzG3QshqOWlr7ly5m3o7VgxkU9QV8W2bUbUwz3V_NC31i3_UbxJcv8bT1Iyb89jNW6ZJjN8D3GK94OO3FZXrTsaw/s320/Party912.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380762851957351986" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1213056/Up-million-march-US-Capitol-protest-Obamas-spending-tea-party-demonstration.html">Hundred of thousands</a> of people marched to the U.S. Capital today. A few hundred showed up at the Pontiac Coffee House to watch and participate (in spirit). The rally started with a few speakers one of which was <a href="http://skoch2010.com/">Bernie Skoch</a>. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wt3WZSty2A55lStZYRJysD3irFVDmg85IRF2BTrxDX_K51m_OYSDvJq9J8v7wmNnMGCMcg607PXxCXrL35rK19dXbeW5eXvaGYYLDjYXxbU651wU41sU2idQXLaNGMmUy9g3jg/s1600-h/Party912b.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wt3WZSty2A55lStZYRJysD3irFVDmg85IRF2BTrxDX_K51m_OYSDvJq9J8v7wmNnMGCMcg607PXxCXrL35rK19dXbeW5eXvaGYYLDjYXxbU651wU41sU2idQXLaNGMmUy9g3jg/s320/Party912b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380768374712985346" /></a><br /><br />People were able to watch the progress of the National 9/12 march from a couple of wide screen TVs. People shouted, yelled or clapped when a speaker make a good point. During some of the commercials there was even a chance to win some books. <br /><br />It would have been really great to go to Washington 9/12 Rally but it was nice to join other people and watch it together.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-34128512458005345842009-09-10T21:02:00.003-05:002009-09-10T21:21:41.347-05:00Fayetteville Millage Tax, Global Warming<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZTzmbg2RkMRWS3DzwTEar-Vgmpm-ZW0Ex3ICvDG05DQxG2xDitKyvMZS7UUvXzyHodn8SXKdbOsAh86ob6mP8Qg8po9qWLU0S1h4xlYqSCQIQUOO5xpPZV_4w3AcVf9T0ZIbgg/s1600-h/stopglwarming.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 115px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZTzmbg2RkMRWS3DzwTEar-Vgmpm-ZW0Ex3ICvDG05DQxG2xDitKyvMZS7UUvXzyHodn8SXKdbOsAh86ob6mP8Qg8po9qWLU0S1h4xlYqSCQIQUOO5xpPZV_4w3AcVf9T0ZIbgg/s320/stopglwarming.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380024376444181970" /></a>In the NWA Times today the <a href="http://www.nwanews.com/nwat/2009/sep/10/times-editorial-sustainable-school-20090910/">editor</a> (subscription required) wrote that FHS could lead Arkansas' green revolution. The whole point of the article was that one had to vote for the new HS because it would help stop man-made global warming. Yup, Fayetteville needs to build the most expensive HS, live with the state's 2nd highest property tax and build a slush fund for the Fayetteville leadership because it would stop global warming. One should be proud to waste their money on this boondoggle. Just think of all the polar bears that would be saved, the oceans would stop rising and imagine all the floods, hurricanes and forest fires ceasing to exist. As the editor said,<br /><blockquote>The measure on the ballot Tuesday, if approved, will set a wonderful example locally and around the globe. It is time for us to use our town’s growing commitment to protecting the natural environment as the exclamation point on this worthy project.</blockquote><br />Yeah, pony up all your money for the biggest hoax played on mankind. If you vote for the millage you are a really big sucker and I'm coming by your house to sell you a bridge.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-9600614824973121002009-09-10T20:16:00.005-05:002009-09-10T20:47:32.348-05:00Rep Joe Wilson, I'm Sorry!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQvq_-kJIsVN_r7f8PB7CjvxQ30yGqYX6FL-nj8pn6HFa-OC8BM2doFLSi2P-DFP-WitbjzeAB_Lhdu5ITFJ9SyxYYNpamL6DYVx2QtK3C_R7nv4Mx5nnf6aekC5tEsFaKCAdHg/s1600-h/obamalie.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 128px; height: 118px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQvq_-kJIsVN_r7f8PB7CjvxQ30yGqYX6FL-nj8pn6HFa-OC8BM2doFLSi2P-DFP-WitbjzeAB_Lhdu5ITFJ9SyxYYNpamL6DYVx2QtK3C_R7nv4Mx5nnf6aekC5tEsFaKCAdHg/s320/obamalie.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380012657169406786" /></a>I'd like to offer my apologies to Rep Wilson. I know that he called out "you lie" to Pres Obama because of me. Through out Pres Obama's speech, I was constantly yelling "Liar" at the TV and at times I would burst out in song "Liar, Liar Pants on Fire". I guess Rep Wilson picked up on my vibes and inadvertently blurted it out. As way of apology I made a small donation to his campaign. It's nice that Rep Wilson apologized to Pres Obama. I, however, am definitely not going to apologized because President Obama DID Lie, Really Big Time Lied! President Obama needs to apologize to the American people.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17862677.post-82685835315014720702009-08-26T21:00:00.003-05:002009-08-26T21:11:45.529-05:00Susie Q's Malt Shop, Re-Opening<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijaEH1c2ftbv_Vfcc1I1Qh8T1GEu66sBjSmwhC2_SchkLb012ciYIj7gWOnPvO9NSqM0UlsGW5v-QyghYlDSOB9E6C8CwZjoJbwHFzPfNNA9xn5YlujJjlVmshGNwoQjxMtglB3Q/s1600-h/susieQ.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijaEH1c2ftbv_Vfcc1I1Qh8T1GEu66sBjSmwhC2_SchkLb012ciYIj7gWOnPvO9NSqM0UlsGW5v-QyghYlDSOB9E6C8CwZjoJbwHFzPfNNA9xn5YlujJjlVmshGNwoQjxMtglB3Q/s320/susieQ.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374458364025025762" /></a>I passed by Susie Q's last Saturday looking for lunch. I had specifically planned my day so that I would end up at Susie Q's. I was sooo disappointed when I saw the "Closed" sign. My favorite hamburger joint gone! I don't go to the east side of Rogers that often but when I do I always try to stop at Susie Q's. Thank you Goldie for keeping it <a href="http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2009/08/26/news/082709rzsusieq.txt">open</a>! I'll see if I can stop by this weekend.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329983338831606351noreply@blogger.com0