June 2010
June 30, 2010
Children and water safety
My friend Ann sent me this - from gCaptain. I concur 100%. Tripp and I have been fortunate to have owned and rented houses with pools and have done a lot of sharing with as many families as possible :) I have seen children slip silently under the water while...7:44 PM in Safety | Permalink | Comments (3)
NY Earthquake devastation - photo
You may have heard that on June 23, an earthquake centered in Canada rocked New York Our good friend Sue from Buffalo sent this photo of the aftermath:...7:34 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Swallows - a love story
Making the Internet rounds, this touching photo essay:Swallows Here a female mate is injured and the condition is soon fatal. She was hit by a car as she swooped low across the road. Here he brought her food and attended to her with love and compassion. He brought her food...7:24 PM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (1)
AT&T Rethink Possible Birthday Commercial
Sweet: AT&T Rethink Possible Birthday Commercial (Song from Willy Wonka, btw)...10:42 AM in Fun Stuff | Permalink | Comments (2)
Paperback Swap - free books!
This is amazing!! At least for a household of book lovers like ours. A couple years ago, Angie told me about PaperbackSwap - where you list your books (hardbacks too) and agree to send them free as people order them (usually 2.38 media mail). For every book you sell,...9:07 AM in Bargains, Books | Permalink | Comments (2)
Loudoun: Recreation programs for special needs teens/adults
If you live in Loudoun County and have older kids with disabilities, our Parks and Rec staff has come up with some amazing and innovative programs/opportunities for our kids this summer. (Non-residents can also sign up at higher rates.) Jonny is over 16 and so is eligible now - we...8:01 AM in Disabilities, Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Labor Sec Solis: more pay for illegal immigrants
More craziness: our government spending money soliciting reports from illegal immigrants that they are being paid unfairly - then presumably shaking down their employers to pay them more. . . . rather than sending them back to go through the immigration process legally: Labor Sec. Hilda L.Solis Says,"You Have...7:27 AM in Illegal Immigration, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Freedom Is Not Free - Kelly Strong
This poem is circulating for July 4 - unattributed. I'd like to share it and introduce the author, who wrote it while still in high school: FREEDOM IS NOT FREE I watched the flag pass by one day, It fluttered in the breeze; A young Marine saluted it, And...7:15 AM in Military matters, Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 29, 2010
Maddy Curtis - Rock the Field - Purcellville - July 4
July 4 - Maddy Sings! Maddy Curtis - with the Shamrocks Rock the Field 3:00 - 3:45 Fireman's Field, Purcellville, VA. Please note: Maddy is not signing at Franklin Park with Jake and the Burtones. She no longer sings with these boys and was never contracted for Franklin Park's...3:30 PM in July 4, Maddy, Music, Purcellville, Virginia | Permalink | Comments (0)
Kagan defends book ban before Supreme Court
Arguing that a law banning books would be okay because the government would not enforce it - huh???: Kagan: its Fine if The Law Bans Books Because Government Won't Really Enforce It Does this sound like Supreme Court material to anyone? Why won't Democrats show the same integrity Republicans showed...8:11 AM in Elena Kagan, Liberal Hypocrisy, Supreme Court | Permalink | Comments (1)
June 28, 2010
Free bluegrass lessons
Free Bluegrass Lessons Banjo Fiddle Guitar Mandolin Dobro Then you can sign up for online lessons at reasonable rates....9:37 PM in Homeschooling, Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
Fixing corrupt politicians
From Bill R:Limit all US politicians to two terms.. One in office One in prison ....... Detroit and Chicago already do this, and it seems to be working for them...7:58 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (1)
Rise Up! Jeremy Hoop from the Tea Party Movie
From Katy - pass it on: "Rise Up" from "The Tea Party Movie" - Jeremy Hoop Which makes me wonder what the Tea Party Movie is - on my way to find out. . . Tea Party Movie 2010...7:15 PM in Conservatism, Music, Patriotism, Resistance, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (0)
Elena Kagan - let us count the ways. . . .
Kagan Pledges to Uphold the Law, as Republicans Raise Concern Over 'Activism'Published June 28, 2010 June 28: U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is sworn in to testify during the first day of her Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill in Washington (Reuters). Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan...6:38 PM in Elena Kagan, Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation, Supreme Court | Permalink | Comments (2)
Homeschool: Creativity challenges
If you are homeschooling - or if you have time for some creative adventures - you want to check out this site: This is a fun blog, full of ideas for fun home science/math challenges using fairly common household items. When you complete one, you can send a photo or...6:21 PM in Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (0)
G8/G20 protests - and the Tea Party mobs
You all know I am a great admirer of Michelle Obama's Mirror's Blog. You certainly won't want to miss her G8/20 commentary, which compares and contrasts the allegedly angry/violent/anarchical Tea Party protests with the actual craziness of the G8/20 protests - which were scary as ever: Angry G20 mob Angry Tea...6:02 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Mark Steyn: Obama unengaged
Mark Steyn is one of my favorite political writers. And he's even better if you've heard him host the Rush Limbaugh show so you can read this with his crisp ironic Canadian/British accent: The Unengaged President Obama's lack of interest in the world is evident in his handling of...5:50 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Arizona Illegal immigrants - try California!
From Wendy K: You will find this billboard on I-10, North of Tucson: Wendy W replies: Funny....although shouldn't the sign be written in Spanish? :)...5:38 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Supreme Court: Christian group must include homosexuals
And why would a practicing homosexual want to join a Christian group? Probably for the same reason one showed up at a mother's workshop I gave a couple years ago at a Loudoun County library - to harass and intimidate those they perceive as their enemies. I'd like to see...5:16 PM in Christian Persecution, Oppression, Religion | Permalink | Comments (3)
Elena Kagan's judicial hero
Elena Kagan's Judicial Hero: The Other Barak...5:15 PM in Elena Kagan, Obama Nation, Supreme Court | Permalink | Comments (0)
Cyberbullying: whose job? School or parents?
Forwarded to me today from the New York Times:Online Bullies Pull Schools Into the Fray Suzanne DeChillo/The New York Times Punish him, insisted the parents. "I said, 'This occurred out of school, on a weekend,' " recalled the principal, Tony Orsini. "We can't discipline him." Had they contacted the boy's family,...4:33 PM in Safety | Permalink | Comments (2)
What's keeping me busy
So, home from Pittsburgh, but still not much time to blog. Saturday my sweet granddaughter Lilly came to spend all day. Sophia and Maddy were wonderful aunties and Jonny, Jesse, Daniel and Justin the entertaining uncles. We were so enthralled, we forgot to take pictures. I was also busy...6:07 AM in My life | Permalink | Comments (1)
Maddy at National Right to Life in Pittsburgh
We're home from Pittsburgh - though not much time to tell about it :) Maddy, Jonny and I were at the National Right to Life Conference - it's a 5 hour drive from us. We left late Wednesday night because Maddy had a rehearsal, so didn't get in until...5:28 AM in Maddy, My life, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
June 26, 2010
Conservatives outnumber moderates, liberals
PRINCETON, NJ -- Conservatives have maintained their leading position among U.S. ideological groups in the first half of 2010. Gallup finds 42% of Americans describing themselves as either very conservative or conservative. This is up slightly from the 40% seen for all of 2009 and contrasts with the 20% calling...9:28 PM in Conservatism, Good news | Permalink | Comments (1)
Barney Frank rewrites history re: car dealership shutdowns
Do they really think we don't remember it was Obama who forced the car dealerships to close? Courtesy Real Clear Politics:Barney Frank Complains That Auto Makers Shut Down Dealerships Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA): "The added thing that got the auto dealers their exemption is that last year General Motors, Ford...9:21 PM in Obama Nation, Propaganda | Permalink | Comments (0)
Avoid car burglaries
From the Loudoun Sheriff's Office - but good advice for everyone: The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents to never leave their cars unlocked while unattended. "Larcenies from vehicles are often a crime of opportunity," says Loudoun Sheriff Steve Simpson. "Locking your vehicle and removing or concealing high dollar...8:47 AM in Safety | Permalink | Comments (0)
Pandora: Internet monitoring software giveaway through June 30
For anyone interested in trying out some software to monitor/protect their kids on the Internet, here is an offer for a free offer from Pandora: Dear Barbara, Hope you are well. Not sure if you have come across this on the wires, so figured I'd email. In honor of...6:48 AM in Safety | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 23, 2010
Your grace needed :)
Hi everyone - I really want to apologize for not keeping up with MommyLife this week. Don't think I didn't want to - there are so many things going on in the world I'd love to comment on - but there is also so much going on at home....3:28 PM in My life | Permalink | Comments (9)
June 22, 2010
Military Wives: Writing Contest entries due 7/5
From Faith Deployed: To help celebrate America's birthday next month, I want to do something special, and I want you to be a part of it! So I would like to invite you to submit some writing for a chance to win some great prizes. Here are the guidelines:...8:43 PM in Contest, Military matters, Writing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama plays golf
8:08 PM in Humor, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
HillBuzz: Two gay guys swear never to vote Democrat again
Drudge reports Rasmussen: Voters Say Hillary More Qualified To Be President Than Obama, Romney, Gingrich, Palin Coincidentally, Hillbuzz took up this question today. For those unfamiliar with Hillbuzz, they are Chicago gay guys - ardent 2008 Hillary supporters - who saw through the political manipulations that threw the Democrat nomination...11:12 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Andrea Bocelli: Not merely anti-abortion, but pro-life
Andrea Bocelli Confirms: He's Not Merely Anti-Abortion, he's "For Life" By Hilary White Monday June 21, 2010 June 21, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Andrea Bocelli wants to make it clear that he is not merely "anti-abortion" but genuinely pro-life, in the fullest sense. In an interview this weekend with the...7:41 AM in Inspiration, Music, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
Elisabeth Elliot on spiritual maturity
Spiritual Playpens Love is the way to maturity. Selfishness stunts growth and keeps us in a spiritual playpen. The world is full of emotional babies, crawling over each other, screaming, "Mine! This I want, and this I shall have, and never mind what it does to anybody else!" What...7:37 AM in Elisabeth Elliot, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (1)
June 21, 2010
Warning: Bottle Bombs
From Lisa - a forwarded email verified by Snopes: Bottle Bombs Claim: Plastic soda bottles left in unsuspecting residents' yards may be bottle bombs. TRUE Example: [Collected via e-mail, April 2010] Good morning to you all. I want to make you aware of a recent incident that occurred...10:06 PM in Safety | Permalink | Comments (2)
This Is My Lucky Day
From Tripp - a wild ride of humor and inspiration: This Is My Lucky Day...10:03 PM in Humor, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
Utah artist honors fallen soldiers
From Bill: via Military Times...9:58 PM in Everyday Heroes, Military matters | Permalink | Comments (0)
Keith Green
Keith Green was amazing: Keaith Green: Oh Lord, You're Beautiful Keith Green: Create in Me a Clean Heart No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green...9:02 PM in Inspiration, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
Karate Kid - your thoughts?
[For those visitors sent here to scoff, you need to know that the Washington Post took the same tack as my friend Maureen: Lessons from 'The Karate Kid' -- Japan out, America down, China on the rise So much for the intellect who sent you here to laugh. And btw,...8:25 PM in Movies | Permalink | Comments (4)
Planned Parenthood: 1.6 billion funds missing
Planned Parenthood's missing millions New GAO report reveals disturbing financial discrepancies By Rita Diller 6:31 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2010 A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on federal tax money funneled into Planned Parenthood and similar organizations raises more questions than it answers about the...12:36 PM in Government Corruption, Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 20, 2010
Dads: Who Needs Them?
My column from the St. Francis de Sales bulletin this week (contrast with Our Glorious Leader's Father's Day Proclamation): Dads - Who Needs Them? One might well ask, what with Hollywood hotties making headlines adopting on their own. Or when 4 out of 10 US babies are born to single...3:21 PM in Father's Day | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama Father's Day Proclamation - 2 fathers too!
From Our Glorious Leader's Father's Day 2010 Presidential Proclamation:Nurturing families come in many forms, and children may be raised by a father and mother, a single father, two fathers, a step father, a grandfather, or caring guardian. We owe a special debt of gratitude for those parents serving in the...3:13 PM in Fathers, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Father's Love Letter
Beautiful! HT/Charlene:To watch video, click on:www.fathersloveletter.com/video.html My Child,You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31For...10:44 AM in Fathers, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
Barbara's books on sale
Friday was the last day of school, so we are catching our collective breath and preparing for a busy summer. First up: Maddy is speaking/singing at the Right to Life Convention on Friday. She is planning on preparing a Power Point presentation (so proud of her!) and we were...10:11 AM in Books | Permalink | Comments (1)
June 19, 2010
Father's Day: Only a Dad
Only a Dad Edgar A. Guest (1916) Only a dad with a tired face, Coming home from the daily race, Bringing little of gold or fame To show how well he has played the game; But glad in his heart that his own rejoice To see him come and to...6:15 PM in Father's Day, Fathers | Permalink | Comments (0)
Family update - sad news
Dear Friends - I would keep this private, but I know there were people who were praying, then rejoicing when my daughter Jasmine came back into a relationship with our family shortly after Maddy's appearance on American Idol. We had a few weeks of heaven on earth - a chance...4:11 PM in Family | Permalink | Comments (17)
Husbands/Fathers - not government - protect against poverty
So why does this and previous Democrat administrations encourage single motherhood? The answer is simple - to keep the subclass of dependents on government to secure their voter base.It's really cruel when you think about the exploitation of individuals and destruction of families - all under the guise of being...9:06 AM in Father's Day, Fathers, Obama Nation, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (0)
Putting it in perspective: Michelle Obama's Mirror's Blog
When I'm not posting and you need some perspective, besides the array of conservative links in my right sidebar, I recommend a visit to Michelle Obama's Mirrors Blog.MOMB has increasingly been using down time - like when Her Royal Highness is vacationing with the girls in southern California - to...7:55 AM in Humor, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Is Obama really that smart? His speeches say no
While I'm not one to fault any leader of speaking simply so more people can access the message, what grates is the false image we're presented with of this Super Intelligent So-Far-Above-Us-All Gift to the Masses.These simplistic speeches are written for him. He delivers them with his unique, hypno-lecture style...7:32 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
June 18, 2010
Father's Day: I'm Watching You Dad
I'm Watching You Dad...6:38 PM in Father's Day | Permalink | Comments (0)
Father's Day: What Dads Can't Do
So tender and sweet: What Dads Can't Do From All Pro Dad, via Julie...6:34 PM in Father's Day, Holidays | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama spending and hand gestures - over the top
Obama's off campaigning again - today in Ohio. Drudge links: POLL: Obama Approval Falls to Another New Low: 41%... Obama's trip to Ohio cost 'between $500K and $1 million'; Spoke for just 10 minutes... Visit Results in Lost Payday for Construction Workers...Perhaps the reason he looked so uncomfortable in the...5:20 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Obama's bullying of business: Us vs. Them
The President's Animosities...1:43 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 17, 2010
Hillary Clinton in Equador: Obama to sue Arizona
Hillary Clinton in an interview with Equadorean TV, says the Obama Administration will bring a lawsuit against Arizona for trying to Another interesting use of your tax dollars: Team Obama gets tough (why, oh why can' he get tough with terrorists?) with a state trying to protect its citizens...6:14 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
The truth about Gaza
What is the truth about Gaza? Certainly not what our media portrays: Free Gaza HT: andie...4:13 PM in Israel | Permalink | Comments (0)
G. K. Chesterton: Why Catholicism?
"I had no more idea of becoming a Catholic than of becoming a cannibal."G.K. ChestertonAndie sent this today from Concordia Ministries, with resources and links for those seeking the truth about the Catholic faith and for converts to smile and reminisce with G. K. Chesterton:G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was an...3:40 PM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama gulf oil address in 22 words - via Twitter
Mark Twain once said "I would have sent you a shorter letter, but I didn't have the time." This twitter wins the Mark Twain Award for the best summation of Obama's disaster speech: Caleb Howe (@CalebHowe) 6/15/10 9:25 PM Let me be clear. Some oil spilled. But Katrina. And...3:25 PM in Gulf Oil Disaster | Permalink | Comments (0)
BP Spills coffee - biting humor
Some may think we're not quite ready to laugh about the oil spill. But sometimes laughter makes a political point (bad language, including f bomb): BP Spills Coffee...1:21 PM in Gulf Oil Disaster, Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Phillies pitcher Moyer: 47 with 8 kids and a giving heart
Jamie and Karen Moyer - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and philanthropistsHow faith helps one family juggle career, kids, and caring for others By Traci NealFollowing a disappointing finish in the 2009 World Series last season and a short winter break, the Philadelphia Phillies plan to hit the field hard this month...12:51 PM in Catholicism, Inspiration, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (4)
Bill would empower Obama to shut down internet
New Bill Gives Obama 'Kill Switch' To Shut Down The Internet Government would have "absolute power" to seize control of the world wide web under Lieberman legislationPaul Joseph Watson Prison Planet.com Wednesday, June 16, 2010The federal government would have "absolute power" to shut down the Internet under the terms...12:33 PM in Obama Nation, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama: What Took So Long?
Brilliant: What Took So Long? HT: Anne Let's go viral on this one - send to everyone you know, post on blogs and facebook. Hey, i know many of you have had a hard time since Obama took office, getting beaten down by your liberal friends and feeling intimidated....12:21 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Queen Michelle and royal daughters party hearty in Hollywood
Youtube reporting by ravercabbie -- June 15, 2010 -- First Lady Michelle Obama cruised through West Hollywood today with her daughters on the way to try Pinks Hot Dogs for the first time Ryan Seacrest reports on Queen Michelle's splendiferous descent into an LA eatery: Michelle and the royal daughters...11:13 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy | Permalink | Comments (8)
Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader - trailer released today!
From Big Hollywood: TRAILER PREMIERE: 'Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader' by Carl Kozlowski [Ed. Note: Big Hollywood is proud to be among only a handful of film sites chosen to premiere the new "Narnia" trailer: "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader," which won't be officially released...11:08 AM in Entertainment, Movies | Permalink | Comments (1)
Laura Ingraham: Obama gulf oil address empty platitudes
I agree with Laura - and practically everyone left and right who has judged Obama's disaster talk a disaster. I think the problem is the lack of sincerity. Obama truly doesn't care what happens to our country and our people. He campaigned for and won a position of power and...9:42 AM in Anti- Americanism, Gulf Oil Disaster, Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Geert Wilders warns America on Islamisation
Geert Wilders, Controversial MP The Netherlands (a country with extremely liberal policies towards Muslims) warns Americans of the draconian effects of attempting to pacify Islamists. Geert Wilders Warning to America - Part 1 of 2 Geert Wilders Warning to America - Part 1 of 2 Is it true that all...8:36 AM in Islam issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
Harvard: Kagan banned military, got 20M from Saudis
Senate Republican Accuses Kagan of Staying Silent on Saudi Gift to HarvardPublished June 16, 2010A Senate Republican is accusing Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan -- who protested the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy as an influential dean at Harvard -- of remaining silent about the university receiving $20 million...7:36 AM in Elena Kagan, Government Corruption, Supreme Court | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 16, 2010
Gaza, the blockade, Israel and Mavi Marmara
Maritime Martyrs: The truth about the Mavi Marmara...4:21 PM in Israel | Permalink | Comments (0)
We the People - a message for Obama
We the people Pass this on via blogs, facebook and email....3:50 PM in Inspiration, Obama Nation, Oppression, Patriotism | Permalink | Comments (1)
Petition opposing Ground zero Mosque
There is a petition: We Oppose the Mosque at "Ground Zero" Add your name to the group of 54,206 people who have already signed using the Internet! Please read our petition below and fill in the form to add your signature. Then, forward this petition to your friends and family....2:57 PM in Ground Zero Mosque | Permalink | Comments (10)
June 15, 2010
MSNBC trashes Obama Oil Spill speech
This is pretty amazing. Maube we are seeing the beginning of the end: June 15, 2010MSNBC Trashes Obama's Address: Compared To Carter, "I Don't Sense Executive Command" Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann and Howard Fineman react to President Obama's Oval Office Address on the oil spill. Here are the highlights of...10:40 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Diary of a Country Priest - Book Study, Part 1
Setting off on our books study. Tonight let's do Chapter One - up to page 24 in my edition. Friday we'll do Chapter 2 - up to page 63. First, a couple of suggestions: Since it helps in reading not to stumble over the unfamiliar, click on the words below...10:13 PM in Diary of a Country Priest - Book Study | Permalink | Comments (4)
Obama tries bushwacker on the gulf
President Barack Obama drinks a 'Bushwacker' drink traditionally made with dark rum, coconut cream, creme de cacao, half and half, coffee liqueur, as he makes an unannounced visit to Tacky Jack's, a restaurant, in Orange Beach, Ala., as he visits the Gulf Coast region affected by the BP Deepwater...4:27 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Planned Parenthood 1952: "Abortion kills the life of a baby"
The scientific fact that an abortion ends the life of a living human being isn't so convenient these days for Planned Parenthood - after all they are now the largest abortion chain in the country. Back in 1952 before Planned Parenthood was an abortion operation, they sure had a more...4:19 PM in Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
50 Rules Kids Won't Learn in School
From my friend Sherry: Excerpts from Charles Sykes' book 50 Rules Kids Won't Learn in School: (should post these in the classroom) He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure...2:54 PM in Public schools, Teens and Tweens | Permalink | Comments (2)
Father's Day Gift Ideas: TomTom, Flip Camcorder, NetFlix
If it's last minute and if you have no ideas and money to spend, here are some guaranteed to please. Amazon's deal of the day is this TomTom - normally 229.95, now 119.95: I got a garmin a year ago and it has saved so much stress. Instead of fumbling...8:53 AM in Fathers | Permalink | Comments (2)
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
In The Mommy Manual, I suggest choosing a hymn that becomes your family signature. The one you sing at the close of every family worship. The one your children will use at their weddings. This is ours: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,...8:45 AM in Inspiration, Mothering, Music | Permalink | Comments (4)
Free Baseball - Woodbridge VA Disability Awareness Night
You can get free tickets for yourself, your family, or a group by calling &03-279-6561 or email calford@finsvcs.com. The Curtises will be there - come say hi if you are there. Maddy is singing the National Anthem....8:36 AM in Disabilities, Maddy, Virginia | Permalink | Comments (0)
Nickelodeon's "naughty" games sexualize kids
It just keeps getting worse and worse: WorldNetDaily reports: MEDIA MATTERS Nickelodeon promotes 'naughty' games to kids Players peek up teacher's skirt, ogle buxom women in public places Posted: June 14, 2010 9:36 pm Eastern By Chelsea Schilling © 2010 WorldNetDaily (Note: Content and images in this story may...8:04 AM in Complaint Department, Continuing chaos, Culture | Permalink | Comments (0)
Hyundai apologizes for ad mocking Catholicism
Re Hyundai's blasphemous World Cup commercial: Anyone else get a form letter without your name filled in? Geesh. They could have filled in the name. . . . Dear : Hello and thank you for your feedback regarding Hyundai advertising. Hyundai Motor America would like to thank you and other...6:48 AM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (1)
June 14, 2010
Sontany jeers at Republican women
Tennessee Rep. Janis Baird Sontany (D-53) said of female Republican state legislators, "You have to lift their skirts to find out if they are women. You sure can't find out by how they vote!" ...Because all women are supposed to vote the same way? So much for thinking for...3:18 PM in 2010 elections, Feminism | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama supporter assaults Tea Party activist, wife
There are still propaganda press slander of Tea Party activists as "violent" or "angry" - but in reality, any violence has come from Obama supporters. Here's something from North Carolina: So much for Obama the great uniter. As a true Marxist, he has done all he can to divide and...3:06 PM in Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (0)
Hyundai, ESPN mock Catholicism and the Mass
Appalling. HT: Pundette, who has supplied contact info: Contact Hyundai...1:52 PM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (2)
Rep. Bob Etheridge, NC assaults student
What an ugly scene: These people are so disengaged! No longer public servants but overpaid, overpensioned recipients of lobbying gifts, and all the pork they can allow each other. Not to mention the ones who stuffed Obamacare down our throats while keeping themselves and their staffs luxuriating in Cadillac...10:49 AM in 2010 elections, Continuing chaos | Permalink | Comments (5)
June 14: Celebrate Flag Day
Are your kids learning about Flag Day in public school? If not, you may want to teach them. Things like this are good dinner discussions: Flag Day 2010: Honor the Stars and Stripes to celebrate Flag Day with events, Old Glory facts June 14, 2010 Cheryl Phillips Flag Day...10:26 AM in Holidays, Patriotism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Inspiration: I believe
Making the rounds through email (thanks, Charlene!) I Believe...That just because two people argue, It doesn't mean they don't love each other; And just because they don't argue, It doesn't mean they do love each other. I Believe...That we don't have to change friends, If we understand that friends...10:09 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 13, 2010
A salute to men's ingenuity
ThereIFixedIt,com...3:51 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (2)
June 12, 2010
Update: Maddy is okay
Sorry, I couldn't share everything about what was going on before. Maddy had left her Little Women rehearsal early to arrive for the 50th anniversary party for our dear friends Jack and Jean Burden, where she was scheduled to sing - a surprise arranged by their daughter Molly Smith....10:50 PM in Maddy | Permalink | Comments (1)
Pray for Maddy
Please pray. Maddy just called to say she was in a car accident. She's over an hour away - was coming home from a rehearsal in McLean. I called the director to go be with her. She's not hurt, but she's really shaken. It's been a rough week for...1:09 PM in | Permalink | Comments (15)
June 11, 2010
Obama at the bat
Obama at the Bat With apologies to the Original Casey at the Bat...10:46 PM in Humor, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Cochlear Implant: Baby hears mom's voice for first time
Jonathan's Cochlear Implant Activation Thank God for the miracles wrought by people who serve others through the art and science of medicine! One can only hope that such wonderful progress will not be wiped out by rationing under Obamacare. HT: WeaselZippers via Wendy...10:34 PM in Babies, Disabilities, Inspiration, Miracles | Permalink | Comments (4)
Josh and Hattie - cancer update
Our son Josh and his beautiful wife Hattie are now in their third year of fighting her cancer, which appeared just after their first anniversary and has resulted in innumerable medical procedures. They still need your continued prayers. Here is Hattie's latest update, dated June 1: Hey All, I...9:14 PM in Hattie and Josh, Marriage | Permalink | Comments (14)
Obama Kick Ass Song
From Tripp, andie and a few others: Obama Kick Ass Song...8:34 PM in Gulf Oil Disaster, Humor, Music, Obamacare | Permalink | Comments (0)
Honoring fallen soldiers
From Mary: Seeing a fallen soldier home Gratitude should be foremost in American hearts and minds By Colleen M. Getz Friday, May 28, 2010 His name was Marine Lance Cpl. Justin Wilson - although I did not know it when his life brushed mine on March 25 at Ronald Reagan...6:54 PM in Everyday Heroes, Military matters | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama's czars
From my email. I am passing this on w/out checking accuracy because many of these I am familiar with and know to be true. If you spot anything untrue, let me know:THE CZARS..WHO ARE THEY AND WHAT DO THEY DO?Czars are people Obama appoints who are appointed by and...6:11 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Ground Zero mosque: "Is America losing its mind?"
A Brit asks - No Mosque at Ground Zero See also: Ground Zero Mosque: Wake up, America!...3:42 PM in Ground Zero Mosque | Permalink | Comments (5)
Ashburn Library Teens/Children Book Sale 6/19!
This is always a fabulous book sale. I have found so many next-to-new books. Warning! Book junkies line up early! Used Book Sale for Children and Teens Rapidly Approaching The ALAB (Ashburn Library Advisory Board) Used Book Sale for children and teens is coming up on Saturday, June 19th,...3:34 PM in Books, Loudoun County, Teens and Tweens, Virginia | Permalink | Comments (0)
Maddy exits Jake and the Burtones
Announcing: Maddy will no longer be singing with Jake and the Burtones. She will be putting together her own band - trying out different combinations for various gigs. She will be appearing at Fireman's Field July 4 2:30-3:30. Mark your calendars!...3:23 PM in Maddy | Permalink | Comments (0)
CatholicVote: Obama, Are You Listening?
CatholicVote's new ad: Are You Listening?...3:20 PM in 2010 elections, 2012 elections, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Ground Zero Mosque: Wake Up, America!
From Wendy K: Of Mosques and Men: Reflections on the Ground Zero Mosque How crazy that we are cooperating in our own destruction! See also: Ground Zero mosque: "Is America losing its mind?"...11:16 AM in Ground Zero Mosque | Permalink | Comments (4)
Abortion statistics - 2 minutes of vital information
A sobering and revealing perspective - please watch and pass on. Most of our country is in denial about what a huge problem the abortion INDUSTRY has become: AbortionBlackout.com...10:00 AM in Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
An artist's vision of Christian America
From Wendy:...9:45 AM in Art, Inspiration, Patriotism | Permalink | Comments (1)
Conservatives and the Constitution: "No, you can't"
U.S. Senator Jim DeMint, chairman of the Senate Conservatives Fund, wrote this important column for National Review Online. Please read it and forward it to your family and friends. If we're going to save freedom, we must elect new leaders who have the courage to say "No".NATIONAL REVIEW ONLINEJune 8,...9:26 AM in Conservatism, Conservative resources | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 10, 2010
Mommy Moments: Father's Day ideas
Mommy Moments is the e-newsletter I send each month. Just want to let you all know - yesterday I sent out June and it is jam-packed with ideas for Father's Day - Movies, Music and More! If you are not signed up and would like to receive this free...8:39 AM in Fathers | Permalink | Comments (2)
Maddy at Sterling Sheriff's Office opening
This is where we were last night. Maddy sang the National Anthem: She's keeping very busy with singing engagements and rehearsals for Little Women with McLean Community Players, where she will be featured in the role of Beth....8:28 AM in Loudoun County, Maddy | Permalink | Comments (0)
Chris Rice: Come to Jesus
I love his voice: Chris Rice: Come to Jesus Weak and wounded sinner Lost and left to die O, raise your head, for love is passing by Come to Jesus Come to Jesus Come to Jesus and live! Now your burden's lifted And carried far away And precious blood...8:23 AM in Inspiration, Music | Permalink | Comments (3)
June 9, 2010
Paul Robeson: The House I Live In
I've run the Frank Sinatra version of The House I Live In before. But today I came across this earlier version by Paul Robeson - with lyrics which emphasize more strongly our heritage and our debt to the Founding Fathers for setting us on the right path. Let's spread this...10:30 AM in Music, Music greats, Patriotism | Permalink | Comments (1)
Michelle Obama: "For the first time in my life, I'm proud of my country"
Re: Dorothy Rabinowitz's The Alien in the White House - many of us perceived and tried our best to warn others about the disconnect between the Obamas and mainstream America. I posted over 150 blog entries with research concerning Obama's ties to George Soros, to radical anti-Americans like William Ayers,...10:12 AM in Anti- Americanism, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Obama: the alien in the White House
Dorothy Rabinowitz is an amazing analyst and commentator. I think she's nailed it with this one: The Alien in the White House The distance between the president and the people is beginning to be revealed. By DOROTHY RABINOWITZ The deepening notes of disenchantment with Barack Obama now issuing from commentators...10:06 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
If -- by Rudyard Kipling
A good poem to have your children memorize . . . . Or Father's Day gift? Amazon offers an 8x10 print....8:54 AM in Homeschooling, Inspiration, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 8, 2010
Loudoun County Public Schools Valley and Woodgrove secret meeting 6/9?
Not sure what to make of this - but I received it in my email and it looked like it needed to be passed on. I had heard that they were allowing student transfers from Valley to Woodgrove - which was kid of shocking since LCPS policy about school boundaries...6:23 PM in Loudoun County, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (0)
Abortion survivor tells her story
Melissa Ohden - Story - melissaohden.com HT: andie...6:20 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Katherine Jenkins: I Vow to Thee, My Country
One of the most beautiful voices created by God, singing one of the most moving pieces composed my man. Interview about her commitment to encouraging British forces in Iraq, followed by Albert Hall appearance at 3:22: Katherine Jenkins: I Vow to Thee, My Country I Vow to Thee, My Country...12:49 PM in Inspiration, Music, Patriotism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Jonny mows!
Tripp woke up Saturday with the inspiration of how he could teach Jonny - our 18-year-old son with Down syndrome - how to mow the lawn. He started him off with a safety lesson on the mower, then had him follow on the inside track of where his dad...12:27 PM in Disabilities, Family | Permalink | Comments (7)
The joy of clothes lines!
Thanks to whomever used my Amazon link to buy a clothesline yesterday! It reminded me that I'd been planning to rerun this. Let me tell you, it was a happy day when the weather got warm enough to put our line back up (you can take it down to mow...12:20 PM in Downsizing, Saving Money | Permalink | Comments (4)
June 7, 2010
Gulf oil spill images - wildlife disaster
You will weep: Gulf Oil Spill's Animal Victims courtesy the Washington Post. Pelicans are my favorite birds. So sad to see them in such a state. Lord help us! We must pray for better leadership! Soon!...9:35 PM in Disasters | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama Seeking "Ass to Kick" over oil spill
More posturing from the PartyBoy-in-Chief. He just can't seem to get it right. The truth is, he doesn't really care, so when his handlers send him out to show he cares, he sounds completely inauthentic: Obama Seeking "Ass to Kick" Over Oil Spill...9:25 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Obama - 2nd party this week
Obama Fails to Commemorate D-Day by Keith Koffler on June 7, 2010, 1:27 pm President Obama is leading the country in two wars - three if you count the global war on terror - so you'd think he would be pretty focused on military matters. But not enough, apparently,...5:31 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Helen Thomas retires in wake of anti-Semetic remarks
Helen Thomas has retired. For anyone who missed it, the precipitating incident which finally got this dinosaur liberal apologist reporter dislodged from her special seat in the White House Press Corps was this: Helen Thomas: Jews "get the hell out of Palestine" go back to "Germany and America" Seeing...1:14 PM in Israel, Liberal Hypocrisy | Permalink | Comments (4)
Father's Day - save money, shop Amazon!
If you're planning on doing any Father's Day shopping, be sure to check out the selection and prices at Amazon. Don't forget to click on Super Saver Shipping when checking out - available on most items if your order is over $25....9:03 AM in Fathers | Permalink | Comments (0)
God in the Streets of New York City
God in the Streets of New York City...8:32 AM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama's lavish royal self-indulgence
Barack Obama: Let Them Eat Tar BallsBy Stuart SchwartzSo many parties, so little time. You are Barack Obama, and you know how to party. And now, as oil hits the Florida beaches and dying wildlife and desperate Louisiana fishermen fill the cable news in searing testimony to what Reuters is calling...8:14 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama too busy for oil spill - daily photos
PolitiPage has done a great service for the American people by creating the following photojournal (please pass it on): Obama during oil spill -- golf, parties, photo-ops... and more golf! (photos) Posted by kevinkristy Headlines, Latest News May 28, 2010 UPDATE: More coming -- and updated video.Day 1 -...8:08 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
June 6, 2010
Fr. Corapi: Participating in sins of others
A friend of mine from Catholic Conservative Women of Loudoun (email me if you're interested) forwarded this to me. It's by Father Corapi, who writes at Courageous Priest:Fr. John Corapi "How Do We Participate in the Sin of Another?" In Many Different Ways:Every four years we enjoy a very great...1:55 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
This Is My Body - choice or sacrifice?
Twelve years ago I was privileged to hear Father Pavone of Priests For Life speak in Oakland, California at a banquet for Life Legal Defense Fund. I have never forgotten it. Fr. Pavone made a brilliant comparison between a woman's right to choose and Jesus's sacrifice for us -...8:54 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
June 5, 2010
Loudoun Light Opera: Don Giovanni 6/5 and 6/6
Not often do we get a chance to experience opera in Western Loudoun. You don't want to miss this. If you've never been to an opera, why not give it a try? And if you are already an opera buff, come support our own Loudoun talent.This is a dark play,...10:39 AM in Entertainment, Loudoun County, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
Soldiers surprising loved ones
Get out your hankies: Soldiers surprising loved ones HT: Andie Thank you to all the men and women who have or who are now faithfully serving our nation!...10:35 AM in Inspiration, Military matters | Permalink | Comments (5)
Matt at Shenadoah Summer Music Theater
Each year, Shenandoah Music Conservatory offers a traditional summer repertory program - four plays in rapid succession offering nonstop entertainment for grateful theater patrons.Have you been to any of these? Their auditorium, stage and production values are topnotch - and since you are seeing professional actors (in other words, people...10:05 AM in Entertainment, Family, Virginia | Permalink | Comments (0)
Catholic joke for the day
An old nun who was living in a convent next to a Brooklyn construction site noticed the coarse language of the workers and decided to spend some time with them to correct their ways. She decided she would take her lunch sit with the workers and talk with them. She...9:58 AM in Catholicism, Humor | Permalink | Comments (2)
Thanks for using my Amazon link! And writing news to share
I just want to thank anyone who is using my Amazon link to place orders for - well, for just about everything you can imagine. I have used Amazon for over 10 years for convenience and saving money - not only because they have often unbeatable prices, but because...9:09 AM in My life | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 4, 2010
Which Founding Father Are You Most Like?
Fun quiz for you and your kids: Which Founding Father are You? I'm James Madison. On my way to see about the rest of my family. What about yours? HT: Wendy...5:18 PM in Fun Stuff | Permalink | Comments (8)
H1N1 Swine flu threat exaggerated? Tied to Big Pharma?
I've been vindicated for years of reporting that Global Warming/Climate Change was a crock. Now we come to Last Year's Big Horror: The Swine Flu. I hope that soon Americans wise up to the fact that liberals like to keep us all in a worried, fearful state - it makes...4:23 PM in Swine Flu | Permalink | Comments (5)
Netanyahu: Gaza flotilla not a love boat, but a hate boat
3:17 PM in Gaza flotilla , Israel, Terrorism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama pals Ayers & Dohrn involved in Gaza flotilla
Obama Friends Bill Ayers, Code Pink Top Activists Behind Gaza Flotilla The group behind the Gaza flotilla that engaged in deadly clashes with Israeli commandos today counts among its top supporters the friends and associates of President Barack Obama, namely the founders of the Weather Underground terrorist organization, William...3:13 PM in Gaza flotilla , Israel, Terrorism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Religious ed workshops June 5 Washington DC
2:08 PM in Catholicism, Disabilities, Spiritual education | Permalink | Comments (0)
How Big is the Oil Spill?
And it's no longer a spill, but a disaster. . . I think in the months to come, more and more focus will be on O&Co's lack of interest during the first two weeks - as Our Glorious Leader focused on everything but the spill - including most importantly...12:05 PM in Disasters, Gulf Oil Disaster, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Gaza flotilla choir: We Con the World
From longtime reader Sarah - Hi Barbara, With all the obfuscation going on over the jihadi aid boats from Turkey trying to go into Gaza, I thought I'd send you this bit of humor I found on Creative Minority Report. The video contains actual footage of the boat boarding: Flotilla...6:33 AM in Continuing chaos, Humor | Permalink | Comments (9)
June 3, 2010
Obamas party hearty. McCartney bashes Bush
Nero fiddles while Rome burns: HT: MOTUS Or Your tax dollars squandered to please the Partyer-in-Chief No time for Arlington Cemetery, Arizona's Governor Brewer or finding solutions to the oil spill, but time to party down with aging rockstars. Some animals more equal than others (Animal Farm) If Bush were...9:54 PM in Animal Farm book study, Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Andrea Bocelli tells a pro-life story
Andrea Bocelli tells a "little story" about abortion....5:41 PM in Music, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Gallup: Obama polls new low - 46%
June 2, 2010 Obama Weekly Approval Average Dips to New Low of 46% Obama's average has been in 46% to 50% range since mid-February Read more details at Gallup....1:18 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
June 2, 2010
Encourage your priest
Dear Barbara,We are just weeks away from the launch of our interactive EncouragePriests.orgâ„¢ website! To make this launch exciting and truly inspiring, we want all of our supporters--including YOU--to submit a short testimonial, either written or in a 60-second video format, about a priest or bishop you are grateful...2:50 PM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 2 Headlines: POTUS, FLOTUS, BP, JC, McC, A&T
From Katrina to the BP oil spill - is there anything that isn't Bush's fault? Now this: CBS' "Evening News": Gore's Loss To Bush Caused DivorceWednesday, May 19, 2010Jim DeMint: Moving the Republican Brand to the RightBy Jay Newton-SmallU.S. Senator Jim DeMint Senator Jim DeMint knows when a brand's gone...10:07 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
June 1, 2010
Al and Tipper Gore to separate
The AP reports: Former Vice President Al Gore to separate from wife Tipper after 40 years of marriage 11:15 AM CDT, June 1, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Tipper, are separating after 40 years of marriage. According to an e-mailed statement...1:51 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Marriage | Permalink | Comments (0)
Pelosi claims policies guided by Jesus "The Word Made Flesh"
Pelosi claims policies guided by Jesus CNSNews.comPelosi Says She Has a Duty to Pursue Policies in Keeping With The Values of Jesus, 'The Word Made Flesh'Tuesday, June 01, 2010 By Nicholas Ballasy, Video ReporterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)(CNSNews.com) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says she believes...1:42 PM in Catholicism, Liberal Hypocrisy | Permalink | Comments (3)
