http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/navigation/BYDLS-TheSpoonTheory.pdf
The author does a really good job of demonstrating what it is like to live with disability.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
New lyrics for a hymn
My daughter belongs to Job's Daughters. They almost always close their meetings with the hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers".
I have always loved the music for this song. The words however, I find extremely offensive.So, keeping in mind that this is a girls group, is my first verse.
I do claim copyright in the words.
Forward faithful daughters, walking on towards peace.
To the future adventures, go we forth to live.
Parents, guardians, friends, hand in hand we go
Many different cultures, all as one in peace.
Forward faithful daughters, walking on towards peace.
To the future adventures, go we forth to live.
I have always loved the music for this song. The words however, I find extremely offensive.So, keeping in mind that this is a girls group, is my first verse.
I do claim copyright in the words.
Forward faithful daughters, walking on towards peace.
To the future adventures, go we forth to live.
Parents, guardians, friends, hand in hand we go
Many different cultures, all as one in peace.
Forward faithful daughters, walking on towards peace.
To the future adventures, go we forth to live.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Another cure for the deficit
I'm not the only person who has proposed this. I've been suggesting it since the 1980s.
Legalize and tax both prostitution and marijuana. I believe that would contribute towards solving a number of issues including state and federal deficits. Criminal gangs would have two fewer sources of income. Since prostitution would be regulated once legalized, it would likely help reduce human trafficking, abuse and spread of STDs.
Legalize and tax both prostitution and marijuana. I believe that would contribute towards solving a number of issues including state and federal deficits. Criminal gangs would have two fewer sources of income. Since prostitution would be regulated once legalized, it would likely help reduce human trafficking, abuse and spread of STDs.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Abuse of process
My brother in law filed for an order for protection against my sister last Thursday.
The affidavit he filed does not contain any actual lies in it. However, the statements he included were incomplete. The information he chose not to include provides a vastly different picture of the actual events. As a result, he obtained an order granting him custody of the 16 year old child and possession of the house.
My sister went in last Friday morning to file for an order for protection against my brother in law. My nephew went with her because there was no school that day. She got served with her soon to be ex spouse's order. My nephew informed the court that he was afraid of his father and would run away if he was forced to go stay with his father.
The court issued an order superceding the custody part of the first OFP but leaving everything else the same and granted the new order for protection. At the moment she has custody of the child and the dog, he has possession of the house.
This man is attempting to regain control that he has lost. He also froze the joint account. He then went and visited my sister's therapist. That therapist will no longer treat my sister.
We had another appearance on these OFPs yesterday. The man does not comprehend why my sister is now planning to divorce him.
The affidavit he filed does not contain any actual lies in it. However, the statements he included were incomplete. The information he chose not to include provides a vastly different picture of the actual events. As a result, he obtained an order granting him custody of the 16 year old child and possession of the house.
My sister went in last Friday morning to file for an order for protection against my brother in law. My nephew went with her because there was no school that day. She got served with her soon to be ex spouse's order. My nephew informed the court that he was afraid of his father and would run away if he was forced to go stay with his father.
The court issued an order superceding the custody part of the first OFP but leaving everything else the same and granted the new order for protection. At the moment she has custody of the child and the dog, he has possession of the house.
This man is attempting to regain control that he has lost. He also froze the joint account. He then went and visited my sister's therapist. That therapist will no longer treat my sister.
We had another appearance on these OFPs yesterday. The man does not comprehend why my sister is now planning to divorce him.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
International fiber collaborative: Tree project
http://www.internationalfibercollaborative.com/html/treeproject.html
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate interdependence. They are asking people to create leaves for this tree. The will be getting leaves from all over the world.
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate interdependence. They are asking people to create leaves for this tree. The will be getting leaves from all over the world.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Contributing
The economy only measures money. Our lives are much more than that. This Depression the world is going through is a good time to re-evaluate the parts of our lives that are so much more than what money measures.
There are many things we can do to help both ourselves and those around us get through these tough times. We all have useful skills. We are also very creative and inventive. Among other things, I knit and crochet. I donate much of what I make to various charities. I also donate yarn and other supplies to places that make things and teach crafting skills.
My family is still in a position where we can donate to food shelves. We do that a couple of times a year. Even when it is only an item or two, the donation helps. We will also donate toiletries, kleenex, paper towels and such. Even pets need food.
Get creative and help others. It will also make you feel better.
There are many things we can do to help both ourselves and those around us get through these tough times. We all have useful skills. We are also very creative and inventive. Among other things, I knit and crochet. I donate much of what I make to various charities. I also donate yarn and other supplies to places that make things and teach crafting skills.
My family is still in a position where we can donate to food shelves. We do that a couple of times a year. Even when it is only an item or two, the donation helps. We will also donate toiletries, kleenex, paper towels and such. Even pets need food.
Get creative and help others. It will also make you feel better.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Half moon shaped knitted shawl
I was doing some more destashing today and found a partially knitted one that I had put a hood on. It looks like I used the magic loop cast on for socks, but instead of doing it in the round, left one side open, knitted a hood and then started the increases to get the half moon shape when the hood was long enough. That is made using the Lyon Brand Homespun yarn. I'm working on finishing that up now.
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