Monday, October 25, 2010
SO, I do that and guess what? I have nothing to write about. Or make that everything and no real time to focus on one thing. I just kind of wanted to see if it was still here. It is.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Our tax dollars hard at work
WASHINGTON – In a long-expected move, President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that perform abortions or provide information on the option, officials told The Associated Press on Friday.
Liberal groups welcomed the decision while abortion rights foes criticized the president. Known as the "Mexico City policy," the ban has been reinstated and then reversed by Republican and Democratic presidents since GOP President Ronald Reagan established it in 1984. President Bill Clinton ended the ban in 1993, but President George W. Bush re-instituted it in 2001 as one of his first acts in office.
The policy bans U.S. taxpayer money, usually in the form of U.S. Agency for International Development funds, from going to international family planning groups that either offer abortions or provide information, counseling or referrals about abortion. It is also known as the "global gag rule," because it prohibits taxpayer funding for groups that lobby to legalize abortion or promote it as a family planning method.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
I feel like I'm living in Alaska!
Which reminds me that while I love my place, I think I'm outgrowing it. While I'm not wanting something as large as my last house and this place has been a welcome change from maintaining and cleaning such a place, the kids are here along with their assorted pets, friends, and chaos and I'm feeling a bit cramped. So I started looking at ads for larger places, just to get an idea of cost. I'm going to start looking early summer and move mid summer - at least that is my plan.
The other thing I 'm doing is watching the travel channel. They are cruel and did a countdown of the ten best Florida beaches. I so want to be there right now.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
I'm one flu away from my ideal weight....
I'm proud to announce that with very little effort (though much pain) I've lost those four pounds, plus one, for a total weight loss of five pounds by January 7th. Good job! Well, not really....yes, I lost five pounds but only by having the worse flu of my life. I started feeling it Sunday night and today, Wed. morning, I still can't think about food and I've been out of bed for 20 minutes and feel like it is time for a nap.
So, on the upside, if you're looking for that quick after the holiday weight loss, stop by my house. I'm probably contagious for at least the next 24 hours still.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Happy New Year!
Another year has started and last year went so fast. It seems like it wasn't long ago that the whole Y2K thing was happening and in less than a year from now we'll usher in a new decade. As time goes by, life can get more focused and it is easier to realize what the important things are in life.