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Some People
Thursday, November 12, 2009
are just assholes.
A friend of mine made a comment on Facebook yesterday thanking Veterans for their service to our country. It was a great sentiment.
Some asshole (which I now find out is her younger brother...doesn't change my opinion of him)had to come on and say we weren't free and the President makes stupid laws....he wants to run our lives....bla bla bla. Basically insults vets. He is young (early 20s) and doesn't realize that there is a time and a place for everything. So I educated him.
What a asshole!! I understand that is his opinion and he is entitled to that (thanks in large part to veterans). However, there is a time and a place for everything. Had my friend said "President O is the best thing since sliced bread" then he would be able to voice his opinion on the matter. A post thanking vets is not the right time or place for his comments.
First of all, the President does not MAKE laws. He simply either signs or veto's them. He can ask that the House and Senate present him with a law, but they don't have to, especially if it is voted out in committee or on the floor. The best way for anyone to be heard that does not like the way things are being ran is to run for office, contact your local, state and national representatives, vote, get active in the community if you want to make changes. Bitching about it on Facebook or any other site is not going to change a thing and only makes you look like a tool.
To those who have went to war to fight for the freedoms that, all too often, we take for granted. THANK YOU!!
A friend of mine made a comment on Facebook yesterday thanking Veterans for their service to our country. It was a great sentiment.
Some asshole (which I now find out is her younger brother...doesn't change my opinion of him)had to come on and say we weren't free and the President makes stupid laws....he wants to run our lives....bla bla bla. Basically insults vets. He is young (early 20s) and doesn't realize that there is a time and a place for everything. So I educated him.
What a asshole!! I understand that is his opinion and he is entitled to that (thanks in large part to veterans). However, there is a time and a place for everything. Had my friend said "President O is the best thing since sliced bread" then he would be able to voice his opinion on the matter. A post thanking vets is not the right time or place for his comments.
First of all, the President does not MAKE laws. He simply either signs or veto's them. He can ask that the House and Senate present him with a law, but they don't have to, especially if it is voted out in committee or on the floor. The best way for anyone to be heard that does not like the way things are being ran is to run for office, contact your local, state and national representatives, vote, get active in the community if you want to make changes. Bitching about it on Facebook or any other site is not going to change a thing and only makes you look like a tool.
To those who have went to war to fight for the freedoms that, all too often, we take for granted. THANK YOU!!
H1N1
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Lets talk about this a tad shall we.
I live in one of the largest pork producing states in the nation. H1N1 was recently found in a hog at the Minnesota state fair and in a house cat in Iowa. The family of the cat has had flu like symptoms so that is not surprising. Show hogs (like the one @ the MN State Fair) are kept separate from commercially raised hogs and have more interaction with humans. They are totally separate populations of the pork industry.
I wanted to clear up....again....some misconceptions about H1N1.
H1N1 is NOT Swine Flu. It was given that name by the people who first diagnosed it and they were wrong, hence the new name of H1n1. The media likes to sensationalize everything to get higher ratings so rather than say H1N1 they are still saying Swine Flu. If you know any pork producers, ask them how the price of hogs has been affected since this all started. It has not been good.
From the FAQ's on the USDA's web site H1N1 is a new strain of flu that consists of a mixture of genetic material from swine, avian, and human influenza viruses.
H1N1 is spread the same way that the seasonal flu is. So, wash your hands, sneeze into your sleeve and disinfect public areas regularly. There's no need to go a germ freak about it.
According to the CDC these are some of the symptoms of H1N1: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may have diarrhea or vomiting. From friends that I know that have had this it feels like a really bad cold that you just can't shake and that comes with body aches. The cough is the worst part and it can stick around for several weeks after you no longer have the virus.
Most of the people who have died as a result of H1N1 have had other risk factors ie: asthma, lung disease, heart problems, etc. Most otherwise healthy people who get H1N1 are given TamiFlu or something similar (if anything at all) and sent home to rest.
If you get H1N1 the advise that I have heard through friends who have had it is to rest. That seems to help the most. Rest and drink lots of fluids.
I am asking you on behalf of America's Pork Producers to PLEASE PLEASE do not buy into the propaganda that is out there that you can get H1N1 from eating pork. That would be like getting chicken pox from eating chicken and that is just ridiculous.
I live in one of the largest pork producing states in the nation. H1N1 was recently found in a hog at the Minnesota state fair and in a house cat in Iowa. The family of the cat has had flu like symptoms so that is not surprising. Show hogs (like the one @ the MN State Fair) are kept separate from commercially raised hogs and have more interaction with humans. They are totally separate populations of the pork industry.
I wanted to clear up....again....some misconceptions about H1N1.
H1N1 is NOT Swine Flu. It was given that name by the people who first diagnosed it and they were wrong, hence the new name of H1n1. The media likes to sensationalize everything to get higher ratings so rather than say H1N1 they are still saying Swine Flu. If you know any pork producers, ask them how the price of hogs has been affected since this all started. It has not been good.
From the FAQ's on the USDA's web site H1N1 is a new strain of flu that consists of a mixture of genetic material from swine, avian, and human influenza viruses.
H1N1 is spread the same way that the seasonal flu is. So, wash your hands, sneeze into your sleeve and disinfect public areas regularly. There's no need to go a germ freak about it.
According to the CDC these are some of the symptoms of H1N1: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may have diarrhea or vomiting. From friends that I know that have had this it feels like a really bad cold that you just can't shake and that comes with body aches. The cough is the worst part and it can stick around for several weeks after you no longer have the virus.
Most of the people who have died as a result of H1N1 have had other risk factors ie: asthma, lung disease, heart problems, etc. Most otherwise healthy people who get H1N1 are given TamiFlu or something similar (if anything at all) and sent home to rest.
If you get H1N1 the advise that I have heard through friends who have had it is to rest. That seems to help the most. Rest and drink lots of fluids.
I am asking you on behalf of America's Pork Producers to PLEASE PLEASE do not buy into the propaganda that is out there that you can get H1N1 from eating pork. That would be like getting chicken pox from eating chicken and that is just ridiculous.
Dear Parents of Trick or Treaters.....
Monday, November 2, 2009
Seriously. Is it too much to ask that you actually watch your children when they are trick or treating? I saw a ton of kids on Saturday running around unsupervised. There was an entire group of 11-12 year olds running around because it was some boy's birthday. One of the gaggle damn near knocked The Girl and I off a porch. She's two and a half kid, wait in fucking line.
To the parents who stop their car at the start of the block, release the children then drive to the end of the block: Stop being so damn LAZY!! Get your ass out of the car and supervise your fucking kids. I'm tired of my kids being pushed around and trompled because you're too damn lazy to get out of the car and walk a damn block. Yes, it was chilly, imagine how your kids felt. Suck it up and walk with your kids, you may find it quite enjoyable, I did.
What in the hell is wrong with kids today, cutting in line, pushing smaller kids out of the way, acting like they have no damn manners. If I ever caught wind that The Boy was acting that way he would be in a world of shit! Maybe I'm rearing my kids differently than every one else these days, is this behavior what you saw on Halloween? Sadly, this isn't the only time I see this behavior from other children in our town.
It's not just the kids, but the parents too. On Friday they had a Trick or Treat Around the Square event in my town. This is where the kids put on their costumes and go around the down town square in my town and trick or treat at the businesses in a little parade. There were parents telling their children to cut in line. What in the HELL!!! So then of course my kids want to. So I tell them (loud enough for the budgers to hear) that it is not okay to cut in line and budge and that they had to wait their turn like everyone else. What are you teaching your child by telling them to cut in line in front of a 2 year old...this kid was like 10-11 so they should know by now that it is not appropriate to cut in line.
The Head Nut (whose about to crack on your ass)
Some people just piss me off. Halloween is supposed to be fun for the kids, especially the little ones. It's a shame that a few unsupervised older kids and parents with no morals have to make it so stressful. I don't think we will do TRT around the square again.
As much as I bitch about inconsiderate little assholes, Trick or Treating with the kids was a blast! I even dressed up. We walked about around our neighborhood, then hopped in the car and I took the kids to a neighboring town (7 miles) to see their sitter.
The Girl was a Hawkeye Cheerleader and The Boy was a vampire. I have better pictures on my camera....I just haven't gotten them off yet.
Hope your Halloween was spooktacular!!
~ ME
To the parents who stop their car at the start of the block, release the children then drive to the end of the block: Stop being so damn LAZY!! Get your ass out of the car and supervise your fucking kids. I'm tired of my kids being pushed around and trompled because you're too damn lazy to get out of the car and walk a damn block. Yes, it was chilly, imagine how your kids felt. Suck it up and walk with your kids, you may find it quite enjoyable, I did.
What in the hell is wrong with kids today, cutting in line, pushing smaller kids out of the way, acting like they have no damn manners. If I ever caught wind that The Boy was acting that way he would be in a world of shit! Maybe I'm rearing my kids differently than every one else these days, is this behavior what you saw on Halloween? Sadly, this isn't the only time I see this behavior from other children in our town.
It's not just the kids, but the parents too. On Friday they had a Trick or Treat Around the Square event in my town. This is where the kids put on their costumes and go around the down town square in my town and trick or treat at the businesses in a little parade. There were parents telling their children to cut in line. What in the HELL!!! So then of course my kids want to. So I tell them (loud enough for the budgers to hear) that it is not okay to cut in line and budge and that they had to wait their turn like everyone else. What are you teaching your child by telling them to cut in line in front of a 2 year old...this kid was like 10-11 so they should know by now that it is not appropriate to cut in line.
The Head Nut (whose about to crack on your ass)
Some people just piss me off. Halloween is supposed to be fun for the kids, especially the little ones. It's a shame that a few unsupervised older kids and parents with no morals have to make it so stressful. I don't think we will do TRT around the square again.
As much as I bitch about inconsiderate little assholes, Trick or Treating with the kids was a blast! I even dressed up. We walked about around our neighborhood, then hopped in the car and I took the kids to a neighboring town (7 miles) to see their sitter.
The Girl was a Hawkeye Cheerleader and The Boy was a vampire. I have better pictures on my camera....I just haven't gotten them off yet.
Hope your Halloween was spooktacular!!
~ ME
Happy Halloween!!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Well....tomorrow is the big day. Lots of things going on this weekend!
Trick or Treat Around The Square is tonight. This is where all the kids get dressed up and trick or treat to the businesses on the square in my town. The kids love it! Then The Chamber and some other local businesses provide hot dogs, chips and drinks to the kids who are dressed up. After that madness we'll go to our church for Trunk or Treat.
After Trunk or Treat The Husband and I will get to go on our bi-weekly date night.
Saturday, I have a couple errands to run in the city. The home to watch the Hawkeye's kick some ass!!!! The actual trick or treating in our town is tomorrow night. We'll see what the weather is like before deciding if we are going or not.
For those who are wondering..............The Boy is going to be a vampire.........The Girl is a Hawkeye cheerleader!!
Have a safe Halloween!!!!!!
~ ME
Trick or Treat Around The Square is tonight. This is where all the kids get dressed up and trick or treat to the businesses on the square in my town. The kids love it! Then The Chamber and some other local businesses provide hot dogs, chips and drinks to the kids who are dressed up. After that madness we'll go to our church for Trunk or Treat.
After Trunk or Treat The Husband and I will get to go on our bi-weekly date night.
Saturday, I have a couple errands to run in the city. The home to watch the Hawkeye's kick some ass!!!! The actual trick or treating in our town is tomorrow night. We'll see what the weather is like before deciding if we are going or not.
For those who are wondering..............The Boy is going to be a vampire.........The Girl is a Hawkeye cheerleader!!
Have a safe Halloween!!!!!!
~ ME
Ekomini
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Have you heard of this??
Here's what I gather....you plug the "treasure chest" into your computer using a USB port. Then it tracks how much money your kids are saving.
They also give you access to a web-site that is interactive with games and other things to teach your children about saving money. I tell you what this looks like a great idea!!
Looks like it's about $35 (Canadian.....who wants to convert that to USD for me). They're due to start shipping in September 2009. Sounds like a great Christmas Gift!! You can order yours here.
I'm hoping I can get one so I can do a proper review of it for my blog! Let me know what you think of it!!
Here's what I gather....you plug the "treasure chest" into your computer using a USB port. Then it tracks how much money your kids are saving.
They also give you access to a web-site that is interactive with games and other things to teach your children about saving money. I tell you what this looks like a great idea!!
Looks like it's about $35 (Canadian.....who wants to convert that to USD for me). They're due to start shipping in September 2009. Sounds like a great Christmas Gift!! You can order yours here.
I'm hoping I can get one so I can do a proper review of it for my blog! Let me know what you think of it!!
Can I get Some Cheese for My Whine?
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
It has been one of those weeks already. And it only half over!
Monday night The Husband has Celebrate Recovery, so it's just the kids and I...and Sister 4. I got home about 5:15 and had to cook dinner. Seriously, Sister 4 needs to learn how to effing cook. There is no reason when she is home all damn day that she can't at least start cooking dinner.
Monday was a good day because The Husband got a job offer, which he took. He started the next day. The job is re-habing an older home for use as a rental. He's supper duper excited to be working again.
Tuesday was a busy ass day. Weekly staff meeting, running to appointments with clients, real estate agent at the office for possible listing. After work the chaos began. The Husband and I had The Boys conference at 6:15. I let the kids pick their own dinner last night. The Girl wanted veggie soup The Boy wanted PB&J (he ate 2 whole sandwiches). Then I tossed one of those little party pizzas in the oven, it got done at 6:00. So, I cut it and scarfed a couple pieces down on my way out the door.
On the way to the school my mom calls me practically in tears. Her computer that she bought for her store has crashed. She was on the phone with Dell and had to reinstall everything from scratch. FUCK!!
The Boy's conference was great. No complaints from the teacher, he is adjusting well and is getting more and more confident every day. They have beginning of the year testing each year. The Boy had to write down some words he knew. He apparently couldn't think of one so he wrote Black. The teacher has signs up in her room with the colors on it, I can't believe he was that resourceful. Lil freaking cheater ;~)
After the conference I run home, grab The Boy and off to his school again for the book Fair. $30.00, 4 books, 1 game and 1 book mark later we left the school.
After the book fair I had to go to my moms store to help her with her computer. We got all of the drivers and everything installed with the Dell rep. Then I had to install her POS software and pray to God that the files that she backed up actually backed up, they did!
Last night I finally got home about 9:45. The Boy had fallen asleep at my moms store and I had to carry him to the car. When we got home he was in rare form so I let him sleep on the couch because I didn't want to argue.
I finally got to sleep about 11pm. Then about a half hour later The Husband starts in. Shivering so bad the bed is shaking. Next thing I know he's out of the bed. 5 minutes later he is back with the trash can from the bathroom. FUCKING GREAT!! Seriously, he couldn't have stayed in the fucking bathroom to puke. I really don't like waking up to people barfing right next to me, I about tossed my cookies.
So this morning when I got up I called his new boss and let him know that The Husband wouldn't be making it in today because he was up vomiting all night. The Husband still has the chills and is achy. UGH. I have a migraine from hell, am hungry, have 3 cigarettes left, and 50 cents to my name until Friday.
I hope the week gets better, It can't get any worse......can it?
~ ME
Monday night The Husband has Celebrate Recovery, so it's just the kids and I...and Sister 4. I got home about 5:15 and had to cook dinner. Seriously, Sister 4 needs to learn how to effing cook. There is no reason when she is home all damn day that she can't at least start cooking dinner.
Monday was a good day because The Husband got a job offer, which he took. He started the next day. The job is re-habing an older home for use as a rental. He's supper duper excited to be working again.
Tuesday was a busy ass day. Weekly staff meeting, running to appointments with clients, real estate agent at the office for possible listing. After work the chaos began. The Husband and I had The Boys conference at 6:15. I let the kids pick their own dinner last night. The Girl wanted veggie soup The Boy wanted PB&J (he ate 2 whole sandwiches). Then I tossed one of those little party pizzas in the oven, it got done at 6:00. So, I cut it and scarfed a couple pieces down on my way out the door.
On the way to the school my mom calls me practically in tears. Her computer that she bought for her store has crashed. She was on the phone with Dell and had to reinstall everything from scratch. FUCK!!
The Boy's conference was great. No complaints from the teacher, he is adjusting well and is getting more and more confident every day. They have beginning of the year testing each year. The Boy had to write down some words he knew. He apparently couldn't think of one so he wrote Black. The teacher has signs up in her room with the colors on it, I can't believe he was that resourceful. Lil freaking cheater ;~)
After the conference I run home, grab The Boy and off to his school again for the book Fair. $30.00, 4 books, 1 game and 1 book mark later we left the school.
After the book fair I had to go to my moms store to help her with her computer. We got all of the drivers and everything installed with the Dell rep. Then I had to install her POS software and pray to God that the files that she backed up actually backed up, they did!
Last night I finally got home about 9:45. The Boy had fallen asleep at my moms store and I had to carry him to the car. When we got home he was in rare form so I let him sleep on the couch because I didn't want to argue.
I finally got to sleep about 11pm. Then about a half hour later The Husband starts in. Shivering so bad the bed is shaking. Next thing I know he's out of the bed. 5 minutes later he is back with the trash can from the bathroom. FUCKING GREAT!! Seriously, he couldn't have stayed in the fucking bathroom to puke. I really don't like waking up to people barfing right next to me, I about tossed my cookies.
So this morning when I got up I called his new boss and let him know that The Husband wouldn't be making it in today because he was up vomiting all night. The Husband still has the chills and is achy. UGH. I have a migraine from hell, am hungry, have 3 cigarettes left, and 50 cents to my name until Friday.
I hope the week gets better, It can't get any worse......can it?
~ ME
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