November 2009
November 29, 2009
Our day at the Smithsonian cost more than we planned :(
We had a great time at the Smithsonian yesterday. (By the way, for those of you thinking of possible vacation spots, DC is a great place to come as all the national monuments and museums are absolutely free.) Passing my camera around, we shot 149 pictures! I will put...10:15 AM in Family | Permalink | Comments (12)
November 28, 2009
Ken Reid on Leesburg Courthouse Holiday ban
Statement from Leesburg Town Councilmember Ken Reid Dear Media Members: On Friday night while attending services at my synagogue, I learned that a committee appointed by the Loudoun County, Va., Board of Supervisors decided at two meetings this month to not allow a nativity scene or other religious symbols...11:26 PM in Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors: Information request re: Leesburg Courthouse Christmas ban
An Open Letter to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors On November 25, Leesburg Today reported: A new policy set into motion by the Facilities and Grounds Committee of the Loudoun County Courthouse now prohibits displays on the courthouse grounds. This means no more Christmas trees, nativity scenes or...10:51 PM in Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Leesburg Courthouse Christmas ban - citizen input needed 11/30 6:30 pm
Are you upset that Loudoun County has banned all holiday displays at the Leesburg Courthouse this year? Feeling even more betrayed because this was done less than two days before Thanksgiving so as to render the citizenry helpless to counteract this draconian ruling: no creche, no Menorah - but also...10:04 PM in Christmas, Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Smithsonian: American History Museum open until 7:30 tonight!
The Smithsonian's Museum of American History has exteneded its hours tonight and is open until 7:30!!! It's not too late to be spontaneous, pack up the family and do something memorable. The Curtises are on their way! If you go, look for us and say hi!...11:59 AM in Culture, Entertainment, Family, Fun Stuff | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 27, 2009
Leesburg Councilman Reid rebukes Loudoun Courthouse Christmas/Chanukah ban
Just for clarification: the action to remove religious symbols - which have included not only the Nativity but the Menorah - from the Leesburg Courthouse Lawn is the action of Loudoun County and not of the town of Leesburg. The courthouse is county property. Also bizarre is that all non-religious...11:28 PM in Activism, Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (2)
A very Curtis Thanksgiving
We have a tradition of doing family photos at Thanksgiving - and since we are a big family and big groups do better in one color, we coordinate each year. This year was red. It was also hectic because with two married sons, we defer to our daughters-in-law's families...12:57 PM in Family, My life, Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (14)
Sarah's Choice - pro-life movie giveaway winner
The original winner of Sarah's Choice never contacted me - and the email address she left does not work. So I am selecting a new winner: Please enter me! I have a girlfriend who is newly pregnant and has some challenges she is facing related to that. While there...11:29 AM in | Permalink | Comments (1)
Curious George Christmas DVD giveaway winner!
Winner of the Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas DVD giveaway: What a fun movie! We don't have tv service anymore so this would be a fun video to add to the rotation. Thanks for the post. Posted by: Tiffany | November 25, 2009 1:22 PM Congratulations, Tiffany! Send...11:14 AM in Movies | Permalink | Comments (0)
Leesburg Courthouse Christmas ban - on the radio this morning
Austin Hill is filling in for Chris Plante this morning on WMAL 630 and at 10 AM is teasing the story of the ban on Christmas at Leesburg Courthouse - coming up in the next hour if you want to talk about it. See also Leesburg Courthouse bans Nativity scene,...10:30 AM in Activism, Christmas, Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Black Friday Sales at Amazon
I've been shopping Amazon for 12 years and I love it. I have saved so much money on just about everything - not to mention savings on gas, state taxes and impulse shopping (I love Target but just can't go in there unless I only have 10 minutes to...9:24 AM in Bargains | Permalink | Comments (0)
Leesburg Courthouse Christmas ban not the first this year
From the Thomas More Law Center, which defends our Constitutional right to freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion - and please note that the oppressors in the following case actually call their organization the Freedom From Religion Foundation: First Battle of the 2009 Christmas Season over Nativity Displays; Federal Lawsuit...12:18 AM in Activism, Christmas, Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 26, 2009
Leesburg Courthouse Christmas ban: beware the backlash!
Julie Smith, Founder of the National Organization of Conservative Women notes in Nativity Sanitized from Virginia Courthouse, that we have Democrats to thank for this illegal - and last-minute - theft of our longstanding tradition: A committee appointed by a predominantly Democrat Board of Supervisors developed a master plan in...11:12 PM in Activism, Christmas, Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Leesburg Courthouse bans Nativity scene, Christmas tree
Please sign the petition to stop the denial of the right of private citizens to sponsor a Christmas display on public property. Our Constitution grants us freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. The Facilities and Grounds Committee of the Loudoun County Courthouse announced 11/24/09 that it will no longer...7:27 PM in Activism, Christmas, Loudoun County, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (1)
Thanksgiving in song - with love from Momma C
Tripp and I have gotten the turkey in. Before it gets too busy around here, I want to thank you all for being here. I started blogging almost five years ago because as a writer I wanted a more immediate way to connect with readers. I thank God daily (many...8:41 AM in Inspiration, Music, Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (4)
November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving - our traditions
I never liked Thanksgiving growing up. I grew up in a home where Bloody Marys for the adults began a day of nonstop drinking, arguing, and possibly a fight tumbling out the front door and onto the lawn. It was a day I didn't look forward to. A lot...12:46 PM in Family, My life, Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (5)
Cornbread pudding for Thanksgiving
My dear DIL Hattie has brought this dish for every Thanksgiving dinner since she and Josh were married. It is sinfully delicious - and from the ingredients you can see why I say sinfully :) Cornbread pudding 1 egg 1 can whole kernel corn, drained 1 can cream corn...12:37 PM in Recipes, Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (1)
Climategate: Global warming revealed to be a fraud
Focus on Thanksgiving. Focus on Thanksgiving. Focus on Thanksgiving.But there's one important piece of news I haven't shared and I want to make sure you know about it. It's actually something that can tie in with the season - something we can be thankful for. Something on the level of...11:41 AM in Globalism, Obama Nation, Propaganda, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (2)
November 24, 2009
Curious George Christmas - PBS tomorrow - and a giveaway!
First, let me say I loved this movie. I had not seen the Curious George movie released in movie theaters, but PBS sent me a marked review copy of Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas - as well as one to give away - and since it's airing tomorrow...9:19 PM in Christmas, Movies | Permalink | Comments (66)
Martha Stewart calls Palin "boring" and "dangerous"
From Jane: Martha Stewart Calls Sarah Palin 'Boring And Dangerous' Think it is time we conservative women teach Martha a lesson. I emailed her a picture of my dinning room decorated with her products and a message that I will never buy another Martha Stewart product until she reads...7:14 PM in Activism, Media Bias, Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (19)
Obama living large while many Americans lack food
The utter hypocrisy of the Left has now been publicly enshrined in the Obama White House. One display after another of over-the-top luxury and narcissism, including this week's big build-up here in DC for Our Glorious Leader's First State Dinner - timed rather curiously during Thanksgiving, one can only suppose...4:06 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Palin at Ft. Bragg with Piper and Trig
More pictures at GretaWire - HT Carol at Parenting Freedom....3:13 PM in Down syndrome, Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (4)
Chris Matthews dumps on Bishop Tobin re Kennedy, abortion
How obnoxious! But if you can't make it through Matthews' relentless rudeness, at least catch the final moments when Mr.-Tingle-Up-His-Leg (aka Mr.-Ratings-Dropping-Like-a-Lead-Balloon) tells Bishop Tobin he needs to study the law before commenting on it. The Bishop gets in the last word and it is elegantly simple: Link here. For...12:13 PM in Catholicism, Media Bias | Permalink | Comments (13)
VA couple foster 20 kids, adopt 4
November is National Adoption Month. I hope your local media are carrying sotories like this one. I met the father of this family on the Metro back to Virginia after the 9/12 March on Washington - you know, the one people like Chris Matthews would have you believe are crazy,...11:49 AM in Adoption, Everyday Heroes, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama's early childhood in Indonesia
Wendy sent this - a fascinating look at the cultural forces that seem to have led to Obama's deep resentment of white people - which I first wrote about June 10 in reaction to how Obama had treated our former European allies: Does Obama Hate White People? 20, 2009 Obama's...11:27 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
The Manhattan Declaration - Catholics, Orthodox and evangelicals unite
72,948 signatures!!I reported this afternoon on this amazing development - an affirmation by Catholics, Orthodox and evangelical Christians of our core beliefs, setting boundaries we will not cross. Obedience to Christ before obedience to government. Just want to say how much hope we can take, as The Manhattan Declaration appears...2:20 AM in Activism, Obama Nation, Resistance | Permalink | Comments (2)
Sarah Palin: on Trig and Down syndrome
Another of those incidents of foreign reporting outshining the Tired Old Media we used to depend on in the US. This from the UK Times - an excerpt from Going Rogue: November 22, 2009 Sarah Palin: my life with a Down's syndrome child In her memoir, US vice-presidential candidate tells...2:08 AM in Down syndrome, Pro-Life Issues, Sarah Palin, Special education | Permalink | Comments (4)
Adam Lambert on AMA: Moms need to complain now!
I am an American Idol fan from the first season. For eight years, I have never missed an episode and have frequently recommended AI as a TV show which can become part of a family tradition, and which has a lot to offer in terms of character development and professional...12:54 AM in Music | Permalink | Comments (9)
Private citizen Palin approval gaining on Obama
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Der Spiegel: Obama getting nowhere
With the corruption in our Tired Old Media, we can sometimes get a better perspective from overseas. According to Germany's Der Spiegel, Obama's bowing and scraping has done nothing for the US - and maybe not even for him: Obama's Nice Guy Act Gets Him Nowhere on the World...12:31 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 23, 2009
Albert Mohler: Why I Signed the Manhattan Declaration
Published at Crosswalk this morning: Monday, November 23, 2009 Why I Signed The Manhattan Declaration I am not inclined to sign manifestos or petitions. While believing strongly and passionately about many causes, I am not usually impressed with the effectiveness of such statements and I am generally concerned about...3:22 PM in Activism, Obama Nation, Resistance | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Manhattan Declaration - Catholics, Orthodox and evangelicals unite
45,7444 46301 (up in the 15 minutes it's taken me to craft this entry) people of faith - Orthodox, Catholic and evangelical Christians - have signed the Manhattan Declaration, previewed below. Manhattan Declaration & Signers Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience Drafted on October 20, 2009 Released on...2:54 PM in Activism, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (6)
Sarah's Choice - pro-life movie giveaway winner
I'm excited that so many of you are interested in and had some great plans about how to share a copy of Sarah's Choice - a new pro-life movie starring Rebecca St. James. The hard part of these giveaways for me is that I only have one to give...2:06 PM in Movies | Permalink | Comments (1)
November 21, 2009
SOS: wiggly 4-year-old - need advice
Got a minute to give advice? Barbara, I just got word that my 4 yr old (just turned 4) is VERY wiggly in school. VERY. To the point I think it is taxing her Preschool teacher. My daughter is in LOVE with school and her teachers like her very much....7:35 PM in Montessori, Mothering, Preschoolers | Permalink | Comments (19)
Thanksgiving: Five Kernels of Corn - tradition and poem
The year following the first Thanksgiving brought greater hardship than the first. During the Starving Time, according to tradition, the Pilgrims had only a daily ration of five kernels of corn apiece. Still, they did not give in to bitterness, but trusted their Lord. Many families now practice this...11:47 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (0)
Thanksgiving Bible verses
1 Chronicles 29:11-13 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you...11:45 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (0)
Thanksgiving quotes
The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving. ~H.U. Westermayer So once in every year we throng Upon a day apart, To praise the Lord with feast and song In thankfulness of...11:43 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (0)
Brining your Thanksgiving turkey
The first Thanksgiving after I started blogging, we had a discussion here at MommyLife on how people cooked their turkeys. You may have a tried and true method, but if you're still trying to perfect your Thanksgiving dinner, you might want to glance at Your Turkey Experience - especially...11:40 AM in Recipes, Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (5)
Stethoscope
From Karen:...11:37 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (2)
Switching gears for Thanksgiving week
Not much time for blogging here, but grabbing a few moments while my family is sleeping in. Sophia came home from college last night, Maddy is cantoring/singing for a wedding today. Samantha and Kip and the grandchildren are coming tomorrow. On Monday my son Zach will be received into...9:20 AM in My life, Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (5)
November 20, 2009
Sarah's Choice - Rebecca St. James pro-life movie giveaway
I have a copy of Sarah's Choice - a new pro-life movie. Just leave a comment and I'll do a drawing Monday morning!...3:12 PM in Movies, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (69)
CCHD linked to Soros - DO NOT GIVE - 2nd collection this Sunday
The news about CCHD gets worse and worse. Please spread the word through your blogs and email list:...2:37 PM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (1)
November 19, 2009
Obama: US soldiers "make a pretty good photo op"
10:15 PM in Military matters, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Catholic Christmas Cards
I know Thanksgiving is still on the horizon, but there have been so many years I waited too late to get the Christmas cards I wanted. Funny, but even as an evangelical - before I reverted to Catholicism - I always chose pictures of the Nativity that featured Mary and...9:21 PM in Christmas | Permalink | Comments (2)
Fox News: top six spots!
Wouldn't you think the others would catch a clue? Check the figures for Mr. Tingly Leg Chris Matthews (Hardball). And Anderson Cooper, who introduced the American public to the nasty term Tea Baggers when he used the sexual slur (which many of us had to look up) to redub the...7:52 PM in Conservatism, Media Bias, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
George and Laura Bush visit Fort Hood
Not for a photo op - it was a secret visit after the terrorist attack which killed 14 and left dozens wounded.They went because visiting troops has been something they've done for years with no fanfare or self-aggrandizement.Somehow this photo has surfaced. Jawan sent it: Be sure - if you...5:24 PM in Military matters, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama to troops: "You guys make a pretty good photo op"
What if Palin said it? From the Washington Post....3:43 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Media Bias, Military matters, Obama Nation, Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (3)
Going Rogue study - Chapter One (updated)
I started Going Rogue last night. Right off the bat, I want to tell you that while I am a Palin supporter, I am not a Palin-for-President person. Yet. And that yet should give you an idea of the impression this book is making on me. I also want...8:57 AM in Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (5)
Obama at Great Wall - and Bush, Clinton, Reagan pics
Call me old-fashioned, but there's something just so wonderful about heads of state dressed like heads of state. Well, I guess we can thank God we were spared another Look-at-me-I'm-Michelle-Obama! fashion statement....8:41 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Mammograms - first signs of rationing?
November 18, 2009 4:06 PMGOP Rep. on Mammograms: "This Is How Rationing Begins" Posted by Stephanie Condon Recently released breast cancer screening recommendations represent a "step backward" for women's health care and the "slippery slope" health care could take under Democrats' proposed policies, a group of Republican congresswomen said today....7:24 AM in Health, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (7)
Obama creates financial disaster, now plans to get tough
While taking over health care. . . . This guy has a lot of nerve:Obama warns on US public debt pileBy Edward Luce in Beijing and Krishna Guha in Washington Published: November 18 2009 13:35 | Last updated: November 18 2009 21:07US President Barack Obama warned that the US economy...7:19 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
How many sugar cubes do you eat? (updated)
Martha sends me so much good stuff. This is a great visual to share with your kids. Besides obesity, sugar can lead to crazy mood swings. It weakens your immune system. It is really best to limit it and to bring your children up to make healthy choices.Here is a...6:42 AM in Health | Permalink | Comments (7)
November 18, 2009
Pew News IQ Score - you gotta take this test
Shannon sent me this. I'm embarrassed to publish my results since I should have scored 100% - but it is so shocking to see how uninformed our citizenry is. No wonder they are so easily controlled and manipulated. And it goes a long way toward explaining something that's been difficult...9:35 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (15)
My Palin Tracker at Pajamas Media
PalinTracker: Zero Hour A round-up of activity in the Sarah Palin camp. (An ongoing PJM series) November 18, 2009 - by Barbara CurtisNovember 13The Los Angeles Times reports on Palin's new Twitter account (http://twitter.com/SarahPalinUSA), but frets that she didn't do it the way they would have.Guess it was a slow...4:14 PM in Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (0)
John Wayne: America, Why I love Her
More from Martha: You ask me why I love her? Well, give me time, and I'll explain. Have you seen a Kansas sunset or an Arizona rain? Have you drifted on a bayou down Louisiana way? Have you watched the cold fog drifting over San Francisco Bay? Have you heard...4:06 PM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (1)
Study finds Married w/children happier
From Health Day: News for Healthier Living: Married With Children Paves Way to Happiness Satisfaction with life goes up as family size increases, study finds WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Want to be a happy married couple? Consider having kids.A new study found that having children boosts happiness. And...3:12 PM in Big families, Good news, Marriage, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
Woman's work
Amelia sent this: A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his wife stayed home. He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed: 'Dear Lord: I go to work every day and put in 8 hours while my wife merely...2:41 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (2)
Let's say thanks to our troops!
The mission of Let's Say Thanks is to provide a way for individuals across the country to recognize U.S. troops stationed overseas. By submitting a message through this site you have the opportunity to send a free personalized postcard greeting to deployed servicemen and women. The postcards, depicting patriotic...1:49 PM in Military matters, Opportunities to give, Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (0)
You're as old as you feel. . .
Martha sent me this:...1:41 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (1)
AP assigns 11 reporters to fact-check Palin - give Obama, Gore, and other libs a pass
AP Turns Heads for Devoting 11 Reporters to Palin Book 'Fact Check'by Robert Shaffer Sarah Palin is no normal politician, and at the Associated Press, apparently "Going Rogue" is no normal book.When the former Republican vice presidential candidate and former Alaska governor wrote her autobiography, the AP found a copy...8:47 AM in Media Bias, Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (4)
November 17, 2009
Diogenes searches for one wise man - finds Palin
From Aftermath - you might want to bookmark them for their daily cartoon....11:22 PM in Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (1)
Sarah Palin Facebook - now over a million fans
Sarah Palin 1,000,000I would like to thank everybody who has signed up to follow this Facebook page. We are now over one million strong! Our voices have been heard loud and clear on issues ranging from energy to health care. Your support has made this unfiltered communication medium a...8:20 PM in Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (0)
Sarah Palin on Rush today at 1
Rush Limbaugh is interviewing Sarah Palin NOW! What is really cool is that we're not talking about Levi Johnson and Steve Schmidt and Tina Fey, but about policies and issues. This morning on Laura Ingraham, David Frum said that all she talks about is herself, and John Ziegler said...1:23 PM in Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (1)
Newsweek cover's new low: Palin's Runner's World photo
This is pretty amazing, don't you think? Newsweek pulled a photo from Runner's World to grace this week's cover. It's almost incomprehensible to me how those who pride themselves on their alleged intelligence can behave so blindly. Anyway, our friends over HillBuzz have issued a manifesto of sorts. I...12:21 PM in Media Bias, Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (3)
Obama's BFF SEIU goes after Boy Scouts
SEIU thugs vs. the Boy Scouts -- and other related Big Labor antics By Michelle Malkin • November 16, 2009 09:29 AM Hey, you know all that high-minded talk from President Obama about calling young people to serve their country?Well, if it conflicts with Big Labor's interests, children, there's a new message:...11:57 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Jobs "Saved or Created" by Obama inflated - admin claims Human error
Exclusive: Jobs 'Saved or Created' in Congressional Districts That Don't Exist Human Error Blamed for Crediting New Stimulus Jobs to Nonexistent Places By JONATHAN KARL Nov. 16, 2009 Here's a stimulus success story: In Arizona's 15th congressional district, 30 jobs have been saved or created with just $761,420 in...11:07 AM in Government Corruption, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
The Third Jihad - overthrowing the US from within
The credentials for this documentary are impeccable. It was produced by a devout American Muslim who became concerned enough after 9/11 to being researching what is driving the Islamofascists. He is an MD in Phoenix Arizona who served in the US Navy. It includes interviews with Rudy Guliani and Joe...8:41 AM in Obama Nation, Terrorism | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama, Holder bring jihadist terrorist KSM to NYC for trial
Every day, another atrocity by an administration that seems hellbent on taking down America any way it can. On Friday, Eric Holder announced that he was moving five major terrorists - including the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 plot to New Your City for a criminal trial rather than...7:11 AM in Obama Nation, Terrorism | Permalink | Comments (1)
November 16, 2009
Meteor shower tonight - worth getting up for!
Strong Meteor Shower Peaks TonightBy Robert Roy BrittswitchFont(1,"smallText");Skip over this content (Nov. 16) -- One of the best annual meteor showers will peak in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday, and for some skywatchers the show could be quite impressive.The best seats are in Asia, but North American observers should be treated...9:09 PM in Entertainment | Permalink | Comments (1)
Oprah interviews Sarah Palin - what did you think?
I'm just about to put dinner on the table, but am so anxious to hear what you all thought of the Oprah/Palin interview. I thought Oprah could have been a lot friendlier - but then again, I don't watch her show. Does she always affect such a studiously unwarm...6:47 PM in Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (22)
November 15, 2009
The Blind Side - Michael Oher adoption story - World magazine
November is National Adoption Month and World Magazine celebrates with a heart-warming adoption story - recently translated into a heart-warming film starring Sandra Bullock.Family man All-American Michael Oher went from the streets as a 15-year-old son of a crack addict to potential NFL Rookie of the Year on the...11:55 PM in Adoption | Permalink | Comments (5)
Sarah Palin On Oprah November 16 - sneak peek from Oprah
I'm setting my DVR - I don't watch TV and will have my kids at CCD anyway - but as soon as I catch up on it, I'll post and we can discuss here....7:32 PM in Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (2)
Carrie Underwood - NFL National Anthem
In 2006: I really like this young woman....6:28 PM in Music | Permalink | Comments (3)
Obama Copenhagen Climate Change Dream DOA
Leaders Will Delay Agreement on Climate President Obama in Singapore on Saturday for the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting.By HELENE COOPER Published: November 14, 2009 SINGAPORE -- President Obama and other world leaders have decided to put off the difficult task of reaching a climate change agreement at a global...6:14 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
H1N1 Swine flu: VA boy contracts Guillain-Barre
Va. teen suffers rare illness after swine flu shot Boy diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, but CDC says no clear link By JoNel Aleccia updated 12:57 p.m. ET, Thurs., Nov . 12, 2009 A 14-year-old Virginia boy is weak and struggling to walk after coming down with a reported case...5:57 PM in Big Pharma, Health, Swine Flu | Permalink | Comments (6)
Obama tells Congress to postpone Fort Hood probe
Obama urges Congress to put off Fort Hood probeBy PHILIP ELLIOTT (AP) - 1 day agoWASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Congress to hold off on any investigation of the Fort Hood rampage until federal law enforcement and military authorities have completed their probes into the shootings at...5:35 PM in Islam issues, Military matters, Obama Nation, Terrorism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Give Me Jesus
1:16 AM in Inspiration, Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
November 14, 2009
Michelle Obama: yet another fashion disaster - and why you should bookmark HillBuzz
I've tried my best to avoid commenting on Michelle Obama's shockingly inappropriate wardrobe choices when representing the United States at important events, but the Veterans Day Smurfette outfit with the artillery belt making its second public appearance - this time on the outside of a coat???? - was just too...1:21 PM in Conservatism, Media Bias, Military matters, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (8)
Obama bows to Emperor Akihito
This is just idiotic: Keep in mind how casually he and Michelle greeted Queen Elizabeth, with the FLOTUS rubbing the queen's back with inappropriate familiarity. But then, Obama has made it a point to diss our allies and pay unwarranted homage to political scoundrels. This is his second bow -...1:09 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Band Hero - family-friendly music gameplay
Our family was given the opportunity to test the just-launched Band Hero - which makes karaoke look like a Model T. The set comes with drums, guitar and mike. We had two sets to accommodate our larger-than-life family. The pictures were taken early on, with Matt (24), Zach(21), Jonny (17),...12:23 PM in Entertainment, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
Conservative Women Luncheon: Winchester 12/15
TICKETS ON SALE AGAIN (Only Three Tables Left!) Gather Your Girlfriends! We moved to a larger venue! NOCW INAUGURAL CONSERVATIVE WOMAN LUNCHEON WHERE: GEORGE WASHINGTON HOTEL, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA WHEN: DECEMBER 15TH, 11:30 - 1 PM HONORARY GUESTS: SENATOR JILL HOLTZMAN VOGEL and LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MRS. BILL BOLLING INVITED: GOVERNOR-ELECT...9:49 AM in Activism, Loudoun County, Mommy Patriots | Permalink | Comments (1)
November 13, 2009
WWF Global warming kids' propaganda - Rush EIB kids' response
The Worldwide Wildlife Federation has obviously not yet gotten the memo that Global Warming is a hoax making Al Gore and his compatriots rich while working to destroy your own personal freedom: WWF: Will President Obama Lead Our Country at the UN Climate Conference? Rush: The EIB children respond the...10:35 PM in Obama Nation, Propaganda | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama stars in classic movies
Don't blame me - blame Shannon, who sent me this: Bonnie & Clyde The GodfatherGone With The Wind The Treasure of the Sierra Madre The Wizard of Oz The Wizard of Oz It's A Wonderful Life ...10:06 PM in Humor, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Ask Grandma - she knows
From Wendy: ...4:18 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Sarah Palin's Going Rogue: excerpt
Amazon is now selling Going Rogue - still Number One! - for $9. HER TURN! Fri Nov 13 2009 07:27:12 ET Going Rogue: An American Life by Sarah Palin Chapter Four; Section 8, pages 255-257 By the third week in September, a "Free Sarah" campaign was under way and...3:20 PM in Books, Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (1)
Glenn Beck tonight: black conservatives speak out
You all know I've been highlighting black conservatives and black conservative bloggers for some time. When Mary, Lori and I were on Glenn Beck last month, I shared what I'd discovered as I'd been researching this important development in conservatism and suggested that they do a show similar to the...2:47 PM in Activism, Black conservatives, Conservatism | Permalink | Comments (1)
This weeks' media hilarity - from NewsBusters
This is a new biweekly humorous review from NewBusters (which you may want to explore and bookmark): Notable Quotables November 12...9:04 AM in Humor, Media Bias, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Quote of the day
"You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class...8:50 AM in Conservatism, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (4)
Italy defies European Union school crucifix ban
The issue here is: Does the European Union have the right to impose its will on an individual country? These are critical times as these international, globalist bodies are trying to usurp the self-governance of individual nations. And a warning to Americans to resist UN treaties that would take away...8:41 AM in Catholicism, Conservatism | Permalink | Comments (4)
AARP selling out seniors - Quit Now! Tell your parents, too
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Unsubscribe Online Version AARP sells out seniors for big bucks November 9, 2009Dear Gene, The AARP claims to be all about representing the interests of seniors, but when it comes to health care reform, they are selling seniors down the river to...8:37 AM in Activism, Aging, Conservatism, Health | Permalink | Comments (1)
November 11, 2009
Bush Ft. Hood visit an epiphany for two liberals
Tripp sent me this - it is utterly amazing. Read it and rejoice. And read the nearly 500 comments. There is hope! Thank you former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush .....If you have been reading us for any length of time, you know that we used to...11:10 PM in Conservatism, Inspiration, Military matters, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (7)
Uprising - Muse - V theme - revolutionary music
Ouida left a comment on my V post about the theme music. I hadn't gotten into that, but glad she pointed it out. This music rocks - and makes me feel very revolutionary :) Paranoia is in bloom, The PR transmissions will resume, They'll try to push drugs that keep...10:48 PM in Animal Farm book study, Big Pharma, Conservatism, Entertainment, Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
Media shakeups: Obama/Fox interview, Dunn quits, Dobbs resigns CNN
Drudge is reporting that that Obama has consented to doing an interview with Fox. Reports are that Major Garrett will do the honors during Obama's trip to Asia next week (that's right - more carbon footprints! This guy can't seem to stay in the White House for more than...10:38 PM in Media Bias, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Asperger's syndrome: A sibling's perspective
While we don't know for certain what causes autism (some believe it has to do with the increase and timing of kids' vaccinations), we do know there is a spectrum. At one end is Asperger's syndrome. I have had the privilege of knowing a few individuals with Aspergers (Hi, Riley!)...10:20 PM in Autism | Permalink | Comments (5)
Why I'm watching V
Adrienne - who's also started having a V date night with her hubby every Tuesday - sent me this: 'V' aims at Obamamania By Glenn Garvin McClatchy/Tribune News November 3, 2009 Imagine this. At a time of political turmoil, a charismatic, telegenic new leader arrives virtually out of nowhere. He...10:06 PM in Entertainment | Permalink | Comments (0)
V - anyone watching the new political scifi series? UPDATED
Is anyone else watching V? Except for American IdoI, 24, and Project Runway, I never watch TV at all - but when I saw a clip of the part at 1:50 in the trailer below, I had to watch it. I missed the premier, but was able to buy...5:12 PM in Entertainment | Permalink | Comments (10)
It Is the Soldier - inspirational poem
It is the Soldier It is the Soldier, not the ministerWho has given us freedom of religion.It is the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us freedom of the press. It is the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of speech. It is the Soldier, not...11:58 AM in Military matters, Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (1)
Veterans Day Tribute 2009
Pass this on to those who deserve our thanks:...11:50 AM in Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (1)
Stop the Mothers Act deadly push for anti-depressants
Yet another item that should be on your radar: H.R. 20 The Mothers Act This dangerous legislation - with a typical leftist/Orwellian euphemistic name - has passed the House and been received in the Senate. It is named for a mother who committed suicide ostensibly because of postpartum depression. Those...10:46 AM in Big Pharma, Birth, Government Corruption, Health, Pregnancy, birth and labor | Permalink | Comments (1)
Postpartum depression - beware Big Pharma drug push
Sarah, commenting on Big Pharma: 27 million US citizens on anti-depressants Have you also considered how they're now prepping pregnant women for anti-depressants post-partum? I mean, I thought the baby blues were supposed to be normal, but now they're saying that more and more women are being put on...10:00 AM in Big Pharma, Health, Mothering, Pregnancy, birth and labor | Permalink | Comments (22)
More Patty Schuchman photos
As it turned out, Patty not only took my photos, but took photos of four Curtises in one week as she worked with Matt on his head shots and then coincidentally was the photographer for Loudoun Valley's upcoming production of Oliver. Here are her headshots of Maddy (who will...9:48 AM in Family | Permalink | Comments (4)
Rasmussen: Obama approval falls to 48%
Read the entire analysis at Rasmussen Reports...9:35 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
I Vow to Thee My Country
This is a British hymn, but seems appropriate for Veterans Day: I Vow to Thee My Country I vow to thee, my country--all earthly things above-- Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love; The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, That lays...9:27 AM in Inspiration, Music, Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (1)
Veterans Day: In Flanders Fields
In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short...9:09 AM in Holidays, Military matters, Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (0)
The history of Veterans Day
American Minute for November 11th: The 11th hour of the 11TH DAY OF THE 11TH MONTH of 1918, World War I ended. Though the Armistice was signed at 5:00 AM, fighting continued till 11:00 AM, killing nearly 11,000 more men. In 1921, President Warren Harding had the remains of...9:07 AM in Holidays, Military matters | Permalink | Comments (0)
Adventures in Odyssey: true story of Thanksgiving
A couple months ago, I highlighted Focus on the Family's wonderful audio series for families: Expand your child's imagination: Adventures in Odyssey and Radio Classic Theater But Maddy put one in the car CD player the other day - yes, at 16, she still LOVES Adventures in Odyssey and...8:57 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (1)
November 10, 2009
Veterans Day November 11 Loudoun Valley High
[2010 Update: The 11th Annual Loudoun Valley High School Veterans Day program will take place Thursday night, November 11, 2010. You don't want to miss it! See this year's program] From what I hear, the reason Loudoun County students do not have off on Veterans Day is because a decision...11:39 PM in Military matters, Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (1)
Food and nutrition: why not relax?
Okay, this is really silly, but it's in my Inbox from a name you would all recognize but whom I don't want to embarrass. Like I said, it's just so silly: I love this Doctor! Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your...11:30 PM in Health, Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Fort Hood shootings - It's the Jihad, Stupid
It's the Jihad, Stupid November 10th, 2009 by Frank J. Gaffney, Jr. Poll after poll indicates that official Washington is held in very low regard by the American people. One reason is that our leaders are seen as out of touch with the realities confronting ordinary folks - and...11:17 PM in Islam issues, Obama Nation, Terrorism | Permalink | Comments (1)
Conservative Woman Luncheon Winchester, VA 12/15
Y'all come! This was a sold-out event, but they just expanded to make more tables available. My friends and I have bought a table. Hope to see you there!GATHER YOUR GIRLFRIENDS TO CELEBRATE! National Organization of Conservative Women INAUGURAL LUNCHEON WHERE: GEORGE WASHINGTON HOTEL, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA WHEN: DECEMBER 15TH, 11:30...10:57 PM in 9-12 Moms, Activism, Conservatism, Mommy Patriots | Permalink | Comments (0)
Thanksgiving - cranberry sauce and kids - a perfect recipe
Thanksgiving is coming up. It's a holiday that became much more special after Tripp and I became Christians in 1987. And each year, it seems to mean even more. In the midst of the political turmoil, it's good to keep balanced. So I'll be rummaging through my archives and...8:37 PM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (2)
Sarah Palin - Going Rogue book tour schedule
7:31 PM in Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (0)
Fort Hood - Obama, Holder, Napolitano media hypocrisy
I haven't written because I've been so deeply disturbed by what has transpired since the Fort Hood jihadist attack. The parade of outrage: Our Glorious Leader who quickly and publicly condemned the Cambridge police force for acting "stupidly" and accused us all of continuing racism has in this blatant...5:55 PM in Anti- Americanism, Islam issues, Military matters, Mommy Patriots, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
USMC United States Marine Corps 234th birthday
Thank you to all Marines for your service to our country!...4:56 PM in Military matters | Permalink | Comments (0)
Fort Hood Memorial Service - General Casey quotes Isaiah
4:38 PM in Military matters, RIP, Terrorism | Permalink | Comments (0)
My Palin Tracker at Pajamas Media
PalinTracker: Book Tour Dates, Reagan's Triumph, Fighting PelosiCareA round-up of activity in the Sarah Palin camp. (An ongoing PJM series) November 10, 2009 - by Barbara CurtisOctober 29 Calling all Trolls! CNN dutifully reports: The Democratic National Committee is taking fresh aim at Sarah Palin, encouraging supporters to attack the...4:24 PM in Pro-Life Issues, Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 9, 2009
Henri Nouwen on Gratitude
Focusing on this spiritual wisdom for the next two weeks could make this a Thanksgiving like no other. Wouldn't it be wonderful to plant this seed in your children as well, inviting them to discuss the painful things they've confronted in their lives in light of how God might...7:13 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (6)
November 8, 2009
Fort Hood shooter prayed with 9/11 terrorists
Of course, we have to learn this from the UK Telegraph rather than from the American press: Fort Hood shooting: Texas army killer linked to September 11 terrorists Major Nidal Malik Hasan worshipped at a mosque led by a radical imam said to be a "spiritual adviser" to three of...4:09 PM in Islam issues, Media Bias, Military matters, Obama Nation, Terrorism | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 7, 2009
George and Laura Bush visit Ft. Hood while Obama lobbies for health care
I burst into tears when I saw this [the picture is an old one, not taken at Fort Hood because there was no media there - but here is a family shot that has since surfaced] :George W. Bush makes secret visit to mourning families at Fort Hood; Laura Bush...10:49 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (18)
Obama: "cool" or heartless or emotional zombie?
Bloodless President Barack Obama makes Americans wistful for George W Bush Barack Obama's reaction to bad news is to play it so cool that Americans yearn for a bit more drama - and some even for his predecessor, writes Toby Harnden in Washington. Barack Obama has spent more than...10:47 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama's Muslim roots may explain Ft. Hood non-response
I realize that speaking of Our Glorious Leader's Muslim roots is considered un-PC, but he boasts of them himself:...9:36 PM in Media Bias, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Ella Fitzgerald - add some romance to the weekend
It's been a hard week, hasn't it? And the machinations are in full swing at the Capitol as we speak. But leave them all to God for a couple days. it's time to relax and enjoy your family. Is your hubby home? See if listening to perhaps the greatest singer...12:17 PM in Marriage, Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
Fort Hood hero is a mom - shot terrorist Hasan four times
November 7, 2009 The mother who brought down the Fort Hood killer Chris Ayres in Fort Hood, Texas here with the id "dynamic-image-navigation" is used so that the innerHTML can be written to by the JS call below. --> div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited { color:#06c; } A...11:49 AM in Everyday Heroes, Military matters, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Pelosi healthcare plan chart = bureaucratic nightmare
click for larger chartMega-Bureaucracy: J.E.C. Chart Shows Speaker Pelosi's New Bill Will Create Unprecedented Health Care LabyrinthPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on November 7th, 2009Follow @GOPLeader on Twitter for updates. The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) House Republican staff, which earlier this year created a chart mapping the bureaucratic complexity...10:03 AM in Health, Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (0)
Care.com free weekend of access 11/6-8: register for special needs, senior care, pet care
Many of you will want to check this out this weekend - free access through Sunday! I Dear Barbara, I wanted to let you know that this coming weekend (November 6-8), we're going to open up Care.com for a Free Weekend of access. This is only the second time we've...12:26 AM in Resources, Special education | Permalink | Comments (0)
Primetime TV Shows More Violence Against Women
Interesting that all today's aging feminists care about is increasing abortion and funding it with taxpayer dollars. As one of the Founding Mothers of the Second Wave of Feminism, I am appalled that they sold out to the sexual exploitation of women in all its forms - including dressing little...12:21 AM in Entertainment, Feminism, Liberal Hypocrisy | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 6, 2009
Army Muslim kills 13 - Obama plays down terrorism
Drudge headlines: 'ALLAHU AKBAR' WHY DID HE DO IT? Obama says don't jump to conclusions... Investigators seize suspect's computer... Was about to be deployed to Iraq, was 'upset about it'... Gunman Made 'Outlandish' Comments Condemning Foreign Policy... Strange behavior that morning... 'Emotional carnage'... Dramatic photos from the scene... Obama's Frightening...6:16 PM in Continuing chaos, Media Bias, Obama Nation, Safety, Terrorism | Permalink | Comments (5)
Lauren wrote:
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Rockefeller: is Congress in touch with the citizenry?
Democrat Senator John D. Rockefeller yesterday on the direction of his party:"The question is, do people think we're tending to the things they care about?" said Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) as he left a meeting of Senate leaders. He said there was palpable concern among his colleagues...2:07 PM in Conservatism, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Jill Stanek: Is Hollywood tipping pro-life?
From Jill Stanek:When I read NBC's Law & Order was airing an episode last week "ripped from the headlines" of an abortionist shot in church, i.e., Dr. George Tiller, I, of course, anticipated the plot would not go well for pro-lifers. The most I expected was milliseconds of fairness with...2:01 PM in Entertainment, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
11/5 Demonstration outside Nancy Pelosi's office
12:14 PM in Activism, Conservatism, Health, Obama Nation, Oppression, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama's first remarks following Ft. Hood massacre
How insensitive can you be? Two minutes of shout-outs at an event he should have canceled completely to act as Commander-in- Chief: All the words his speechwriters came up with for him to read cannot make up for the astonishingly cavalier and jaunty attitude which preceded it. This is not...11:47 AM in Islam issues, Military matters, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (9)
11/5 March on Washington - Michele Bachmann's Tea Party
This is a photojournal. To see the captions - because it takes more than pictures to tell a story, click below: Michele Bachmann's Emergency House Call 11/5/09...12:24 AM in 9-12 Moms, Activism, Conservatism, Health, Mommy Patriots, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
November 5, 2009
Pastor Broden at Michele Bachman's House Call on Congress
9:58 PM in Activism, Conservatism, Health, Inspiration, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
11/5/09 Michele Bachman's Emergency House Call - US Capitol steps
Here's where I was today. What Michele Bachmann called an Emergency House Call on the House of Representatives to stop the 2000+ page Pelosi "healthcare" bill. Working on my photojournal now - and a report for Pajamas Media. In the meantime, watch some videos. They blasted The Who's "We...9:08 PM in 9-12 Moms, Activism, Conservatism, Mommy Patriots, Obama Nation, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (4)
November 4, 2009
Tripp and sons take down a tree
The Curtis men have been involved for several weeks in taking down a dead tree in our back yard. It was very dangerous - in a state where trees seem to have a knack for falling over and killing people (there've been five or six deaths since we moved here,...8:39 PM in Family | Permalink | Comments (1)
Archbishop Dolan: abortion and slavery
This is so true. I think in a hundred years people will look back and hardly be able to understand how we denied personhood to unborn babies just as we denied it to slaves. Keep an eye on this archbishop, who is speaking out clearly for the tenets of our...7:56 PM in Catholicism, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Schleich castle and knights - the Christmas gift that keeps on giving
When it comes to Christmas presents, I won't hype things that are not good investments for children - in terms of producing hours of activity that engage their creative imagination or developing skills. You will find great ideas under Barbara's Picks - many with explanations of what benefit a...4:37 PM in Boys | Permalink | Comments (4)
November 11 Veterans Day program at Loudoun Valley High
[2010 Update: The 11th Annual Loudoun Valley High School Veterans Day program will take place Thursday night, November 11, 2010. You don't want to miss it! See this year's program] From what I hear, the reason Loudoun County students do not have off on Veterans Day is because a decision...4:30 PM in Loudoun County, Military matters, Public schools, Purcellville, Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (1)
Alinsky's Rules for Radicals - Chapter One
Alinsky attempts to define a meaningful life. (Read part one of this series here, and part two here.)November 4, 2009 - by Barbara Curtis(All page references: Rules for Radicals, Vintage Books, 1989)Reading Alinsky in the age of Obama, we need to remember that in 1971 LBJ's War on Poverty was...3:00 PM in Conservatism, Obama Nation, Rules for Radicals | Permalink | Comments (0)
Battle Song for conservatives: The Times Are a-Changin' - Dylan
Let's face it, like Animal Farm pigs, the Democrats in power (perhaps not all Democrats, but those in power) have become everything the Left once hated: censors, tyrants, oppressors, hypocrites, cheats, scoundrels and cynical exploiters of "the masses.". As Alinsky and every other Hegelian philosopher would understand, they are now...1:35 PM in Conservatism, Inspiration, Music, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
More Obama public school propaganda - 11 new videos of children singing
ELEMENTARY EPIDEMIC: 11 Uncovered Videos Show School Children Performing Praises to Obamaby John Nolte Big Hollywood has already posted a couple disturbing videos of young school children singing/speaking praises to President Obama, but when eleven more dropped in our email box it came as quite a shock. What seemed like an aberration...11:57 AM in Obama Nation, Propaganda, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (5)
Faith, two-legged dog
This dog was born on Christmas Eve in the year 2002.He was born with 2 legs. Even his mother did not want him. His first owner also did not think that he could survive and was thinking of 'putting him to sleep.' But when Jude Stringfellow met him, she...11:00 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
VA, NJ wins - even a victory in NY-23 loss
There's a lot to keep up with. Just want to affirm that today is a day of celebration as two states paid their respect to Our Glorious Leader and his radical agenda by electing GOP governors. In Virginia, Bob McDonnell won by a whopping 18% and carried northern counties which...8:54 AM in Activism, Conservatism, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Korea ACTA talks: US secret draft to restrict Internet
Yet another global treaty being advanced by the US which will abet in the repression of US citizens. This one will police the Internet - and as noted below, has been drafted by the US and treated with the secrecy of a nuclear bomb. I can hardly believe with this...8:38 AM in Globalism, Obama Nation, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 3, 2009
GOP wins big in Virginia and New Jersey! Now, back off, Obama!
From Drudge:REPUBLICAN TAKES VA BY 18%... REPUBLICAN TAKES NJ BY 4%... NY: Hoffman [C] Owens [D] ABCNEWS: Vast Economic Discontent Spells Trouble for Dems in 2010... White House: Obama 'not watching returns'...Watch the White House spin this as if it doesn't matter. You know it does!Here's some immediate fallout:Top...11:31 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Vocapeople
Need something lighter?...11:28 PM in Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
Swine flu H1N1 deaths - how many?
While every death is a tragedy, the hype and fear-mongering around the swine flu has made trusting this administration about anything problematic. Here is an eye-opening pictoral representation of how Swine flu measures up to other causes of death in the last 300 days. Click below it for larger...10:51 PM in Big Pharma, Health, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Leftist cultural imperialism in Africa, Obama vs. Catholic Church
I have been saying since last spring that I think the battle lines are being drawn between the Obama regime and the Catholic Church - and part of that his his playing to CINO (Catholics In Name Only) and using that association for cover. Is it judgmental to call...10:26 PM in Catholicism, Obama Nation, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (2)
11/5 Michele Bachmann Capitol steps meeting - memo
Stephani Scruggs, Florida Coordinator for the 912 Project sent these suggestions for those attending the Capitol Hill lobbying effort at noon on 11/5 (meeting Michelle Bachmann on the Capitol steps). Remember, do not bring signs. This is not a rally: Here's a suggestion from one of our fellow patriots out...9:45 PM in 9-12 Moms, Activism, Mommy Patriots | Permalink | Comments (0)
John Stossel: Obamacare will stifle medical advances and treatment
I ran this on September 10. The rumor is that it is the reason he was fired by ABC (Another Barack Channel). He has signed with FOX, the only reliable news source we have left on TV. Worth another watch - and please pass on to your friends:...5:01 PM in FOX News, Health, Media Bias, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
John Adams: Virtue and the survival of a nation
Tripp sent me this: In 1819, John Adams wrote to Thomas Jefferson: "Have you ever found in history, one single example of a Nation thoroughly corrupted that was afterwards restored to virtue?... And without virtue, there can be no political liberty." John Adams continued: "Will you tell me how to...4:12 PM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (1)
Wall Street Journal: Pelosi Health Care "the worst ever"
The Worst Bill Ever Epic new spending and taxes, pricier insurance, rationed care, dishonest accounting: The Pelosi health bill has it all. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has reportedly told fellow Democrats that she's prepared to lose seats in 2010 if that's what it takes to pass ObamaCare, and little wonder. The...4:04 PM in Health, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson quits after seeing ultrasound abortion
I hear Raymond Arroyo interviewing Abby Johnson this morning - he was filling in for Laura Ingraham. This was a very impressive interview with a gentle, soft-spoken woman who gave up her job when she had a moment of epiphany watching an ultrasound of an abortion.She is joining a...3:05 PM in Everyday Heroes, Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
Mommy Patriots: 11/5 Capitol Steps - Florida buses
These both ended up in my Inbox this morning: Bette wrote: I want to go to Washington on 11/5 and support Michele. Is there a Charter Bus going from anywhere in Florida?? Orlando Bus to DC $145 per person leaving from First Baptist Church Orlando at approximately 7:00 p.m. on...2:29 PM in 9-12 Moms, Activism, Health, Mommy Patriots, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mommy Patriots: Drop everything, meeet us in DC 11/5
This is the free downloadable iron-on emblem you can use to identify yourself if you are coming to meet Michele Bachman on the steops of the Capitol Thursday at noon to lobby representatives personally against passing the 2000+ health care monstrosity that we have only 72 hours to review...2:20 PM in 9-12 Moms, Activism, Health, Mommy Patriots | Permalink | Comments (0)
Michele Bachman: Town Call on Capitol 11/5 - Stop socialized medicine
If you can possibly come, come to DC on Thursday and meet us at noon on the US Capitol steps to lobby Congress. This is the last ditch effort to stop this 2000+ page monstrosity which is set to go with only 72 hours for review. Republicans do not have...2:13 PM in 9-12 Moms, Activism, Health, Mommy Patriots, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Planned Parenthood: uninhibited sexual rights for all
Produced by American Life League: Subscribe Unsubscribe AmericanLifeLeague October 28, 2009 (more info) The International Planned Parenthood Federation released a declaration of Sexual Rights, seeking to impose its twisted views on human sexuality on all nations. The declaration, if ever fully realized, would remove all legal, social, and religious...2:03 PM in Parental Rights, Planned Parenthood | Permalink | Comments (0)
Health care and parental rights
From ParentalRights.org - an organization you need to consider joining/keeping up with: Health Care and Parental Rights Rumor has it the latest version of the Health Care Bill, H. Res. 3962, is scheduled to be voted on Thursday, November 5. While the narrow scope of ParentalRights.org's mission means we have...11:00 AM in Activism, Health, Parental Rights | Permalink | Comments (0)
Where to vote: polling places in Virginia
Click on the banner to find your polling place....10:55 AM in Activism, Virginia | Permalink | Comments (0)
Remember to vote! Send me pics!
As always on election day, I will be collecting pictures of moms voting with their children - so send me yours!...9:16 AM in | Permalink | Comments (0)
When the GOP wins, how will the White House spin?
Democrats fear triple blow on Election DayThe Democrats could lose all 'Big Three' races on Election Day: the governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and the special election in New York for a House seat.By Linda FeldmannNovember 2, 2009 editionWashingtonDemocrats are looking Tuesday's few elections straight in the...9:14 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Down syndrome and abortion - are we missing something?
Down Syndrome Births Are Down in U.S. More Than 90 Percent of Women Carrying a Child With Down Syndrome Choose to End Their Pregnancies, but Parents Raising These Kids Say They're a 'Gift' By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMESNov. 2, 2009 After prenatal testing, Boston filmmaker Melanie McLaughlin faced the likelihood...8:48 AM in Disabilities, Down syndrome, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
November 2, 2009
My photo by Patty Schuchman Photography
Some of you noticed my new picture and I wanted to tell you a little bit about it. For years I have either had a family member take my picture or I have set the timer on my camera and taken it myself. I've always wanted a professional picture...10:04 PM in | Permalink | Comments (10)
HBO: 9 year old campaigns for Obama
7:09 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Mommy Patriots 9-12 Moms bumper stickers, T shirts, mugs, totes and more
Rerunning this because Ben tweaked the image a bit to make the Mommy Patriots lettering stand out better: My son Ben took an inspiration I had for a Mommy Patriot logo and came up with something beautiful. I call it "Show Your Heart" and had it set up for T...5:43 PM in 9-12 Moms, Activism | Permalink | Comments (0)
30,000 free downloadable books
You can find 30,000 free downloadable books at Project Gutenberg. The one I downloaded - Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories had the original illustrations, too. You might want to check them out....4:32 PM in Bargains, Books | Permalink | Comments (1)
Michele Bachman: Hands Off My Health Care 11/5
Support Michele Join us in Washington Thursday, November 5th to tell your Congressman in person: HANDS OFF MY HEALTH CARE! (Stay tuned for more details!) Volunteer Campaign Website Can you come to Washington this Thursday, November 5th? You've spent months now at...4:00 PM in 9-12 Moms, Activism, Health, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Michele Bachman on Pelosi Health Care: Crown Jewel in the Crown of Socialism
Rep. Michelle Bachman is calling all Americans to join her on the steps of the Capital Building in Washington DC on Thursday November 5th to stop "the Crown Jewel of Socialism" - the democrat's bill to take over the healthcare industry. They've already started tearing up this attractive, articulate conservative...3:51 PM in Health, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 1, 2009
Mommy Patriots 9-12 Moms T shirts, mugs, totes and more
My son Ben took an inspiration I had for a Mommy Patriot logo and came up with something beautiful. I call it "Show Your Heart" and had it set up for T shirts and other products at Zazzle: create & buy custom products at Zazzle...10:59 PM in 9-12 Moms, Mommy Patriots | Permalink | Comments (3)
The old woman who lived in a shoe
Been meaning to share this picture I came across some time ago. Some of you may want to frame it :) Here is the old Mother Goose rhyme: There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children she didn't know what to do....6:39 PM in Mothering | Permalink | Comments (7)
Getting Into You by Relient K
A Curtis Family favorite - especially Daniel, who turns to mush when he hears it:...6:31 PM in Family, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
All Saints Day
Found this at YouTube - not perfect, but it will give you food for thought for today. Helps me remember to always be willing to give my life for Christ. Note to nonCatholics: We do not worship the saints, but they are role models and reminders - as well as...9:55 AM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (10)
