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Texas has seen a number of child killings by mothers in recent years.
Less than five years earlier, another Hudson Oaks family was torn apart when Dee Etta Perez, 39, shot her three children, ages 4, 9 and 10, before killing herself.
Andrea Yates drowned her five children in the family's Houston bathtub in 2001. In 2003, Deanna Laney beat her two young sons to death with stones in East Texas, and Lisa Ann Diaz drowned her daughters in a Plano bathtub. Dena Schlosser fatally severed her 10-month-old daughter's arms with a kitchen knife in 2004.
All four of those women were found innocent by reason of insanity. Yates initially was convicted of capital murder, but that verdict was overturned on appeal.
***I can not believe that so many children died and their killers (Moms) were found innocent.
Anthony Martini of Chicago, mourns his brother, Marine Lance Cpl. Philip John Martini while visiting a memorial of over 3400 pairs of boots representing the U.S. military personnel killed in Iraq, in Chicago's Grant Park, Saturday, May 26,
Memorial Day visitors go to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, May 27, 2007. This year is the 25th anniversary of the memorial, which has etched into it the names of the 58,249 American servicemen and women
AP - Sun May 27, 4:47 AM ET An American passes by tombstones during the commemoration of U.S. Memorial Day at the Manila American Cemetery in suburban Manila on Sunday May 27, 2007. More than 17,000 American military dead have been laid to rest
(I had no idea there was a US cemetary in Manila, did you?)
Do not forget the families left behind as well.
Stephanie Dostie of Ft. Campbell, Ky. and her daughter Bayleigh Dostie, 7, visit the grave of her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Dostie, after soldiers placed flags on graves in honor of upcoming Memorial Day at Arlington National
And those from wars gone by...and those still unkown.
1. AQUADEXTROUS (ak wa deks'trus) adj. Possessing the ability to turn the bathtub tap on and off with your toes.
2. CARPERPETUATION (kar'pur pet u a shun) n. The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, reaching over and picking it up, examining it, then putting it back down to give the vacuum one more chance.
3. DISCONFECT (dis kon fekt' v. To sterilize the piece of confection (lollipop) you dropped on the floor by blowing on it, assuming this will somehow 'remove' all the germs.
4. ELBONICS (el bon'iks) n. The actions of two people maneuvering for one armrest in a movie theater.
5. FRUST (frust) n. The small line of debris that refuses to be swept onto the dust pan and keeps backing a person across the room until he finally decides to give up and sweep it under the rug.
6. LACTOMANGULATION (lak' to man gyu lay' shun) n. Manhandling the "open here" spout on a milk container so badly that one has to resort to the 'illegal' side.
7. PEPPIER (peph ee ay' n. The waiter at a fancy restaurant whose sole purpose seems to be walking around asking diners if they want fresh ground pepper.
8.PHONESIA (fo nee' zhuh) n. The affliction of dialing a phone number and forgetting whom you were calling just as they answer.
9. PUPKUS (pup'kus) n. The moist residue left on a window after a dog presses its nose to it.
10. TELECRASTINATION (tel e kras tin ay' shun) n. The act of always letting the phone ring at least twice before you pick it up, even when you're only six inches away
The workers showed up, got it painted, the carpet laid, the desk and bookshelf put together and the shelf on the wall hung. I managed to go through about 8 totes full of stuff and decide what to keep and what to toss.
There are some days when I REALLY would not mind inflicting massive pain on people.
Especially when they hurt the ones I love.
Some pimply faced, stupid, can't spell cat, thinking with his dick, blind, teenage male child, signed on just long enough to leave nasty remarks to my friend.
NO ONE is allowed to do that (but me and the cat)....NO ONE. SO..... I am officially putting a wammy out there.....
May his zits stay until 21.
May he not get a date until 22.
May his dick not work sexually for the next 6 months....but may he try daily with his own sweaty hands.
May he be sent to school where he is forced to repeat spelling and grammar.
May he never be able to write nasty stuff on a web site again...when he attempts it....the computer will mysteriously shut down.
May he be thumped on the ears by Grandma until he learns how to treat others with respect.
May a stray cat find him and scratch his ankles and rip holes in his favorite jeans. Not to mention coughing up a fur ball on his shoes.
And finally.......may a flock of birds fly over and poop on his head once a week until he learns the above.
I actually got to cook tonight! Whohooo! Most of you will think.....so? But you see, I am often on the road and rarely get home cooked meals and almost never one I actually cooked myself.
VW came over and I fixed pork tenderloin, sweet carrots, baked veggies, garlic mashed potates, and brownies. MMMMMMMMMMMM!!!
I then took her down to see where my new office is, although at this point it is just some walls and a door. When completed, even she thinks it will be "good".
It is always good to have time with friends and family. Time with those you love is never enough...no matter how much you spend with them. When they are gone, you miss them and wish you had more time with them. (Well that was a depressing statement but not what I intended.)
In any case, it was fun being the hostess tonight for a friend who is the sister of my heart.
Haven't really had the energy to write much the last few days. Between some new meds making me sleep the days and nights away (or so it seemed) and trying to get things ready to reopen my private office in a new location. Shesh!!!
I never knew there was sooooooo much work to getting an office ready. Speaking of.......off to make sure the painters did another coat and laid the carpet. And go thru boxes on top of boxes....sigh.....
Betty Grable You are just like Betty Grable!! Multi-talented along with beautiful. You do whatever you can to help people when they are in need. You have the more-than-beautiful girl next door looks, and are also business savvy. You become number one at everything you do.
When I was growing up I used to watch Tarzan ALL THE TIME. There was something so kewl about him swinging through the trees and talking to animals...not to mention being almost nekkid! (SO??????) Anyway, Tarzan, the first one, in black and white was on today. This is in honor of the first Tarzan, Jane and the child they created.
It is almost the end of the semester and the end of my contract at the University. I am still unsure about my position there but will apply when the new job is posted. I am unsure if it is what I want/need to do but as nothing else has come along, I guess it is my option.
I will have some time to decide..almost two months before things get desparate and I run out of insurance and paychecks.
In that time, I have two goals.
The first is to clean my freaking apartment. I have sooooo much clutter and things that I have gathered over my 17 years here. So hard to imagine how fast my time has gone here. Just slipped by. ANYWAY, I want to get it cleaned out. Make a fresh start this summer. Make room for ME.
The second is to get back into exercising. I still have sessions at the gym paid for, I need to use them. I did enjoy the water arobics when I was going. I need to get back into it.
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing/squeezing it until mixed thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. No messy clean up, just throw bag away when done.
Expanding Frosting
When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar/calories per serving.
Reheating Refrigerated Bread
To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated: heat a cup of water in the microwave for about 45-60 seconds. Then place your bread in the microwave (leaving the cup of water in there) and then heat your bread. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.
Newspaper Weeds Away
Wet the newspapers, put layers around the plants overlapping as you go, cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds can get through some gardening plastic, but they will not get through wet newspapers.
Broken Glass
Use a dry cotton ball to pick up little broken pieces of glass - the fibers catch slivers you can't see!
Squirrel Away!
To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it.
Easier Thank You's
When you throw a bridal/baby shower, buy a pack of thank you cards for the guest of honor. As the guests arrive, provide an envelope to everyone and have them put their address on it. When the bride/new mom sends the thank you's, they're all addressed!
TO PROVE IT'S MINE!!!!!
If you purchase a new bike for your child, place their picture inside the handle bar before placing the grips on. If the bike is stolen and later recovered, remove the grip and there is your proof who owns the bike. But avoid putting your address on the picture (for your child's protection) in case the picture happens to be found by the criminal.
Flexible Vacuum
To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge, attach an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum hose. The empty roll can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.
Reducing Static Cling
Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and - voila - static is gone.
Measuring Cups
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill it with hot water then pour it out, but don't dry the cup. Immediately add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.
Foggy Windshield?
Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth!
Reopening Envelope
If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. It unseals easily.
Conditioner
Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's a lot cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair.
Good-bye Fruit Flies
To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass fill it about a 1/2" with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dishwashing liquid, mix well. The flies will be drawn to the cup and gone forever!
Get Rid of Ants
Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it "home," & can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains, but it works. And you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed!
Take Baby Powder To The Beach
Keep a small bottle of baby powder in your beach bag. When your ready to leave the beach, sprinkle yourself and kids with the powder and the sand will slide right off your skin
I have such a good relationship with most of my students. I gotta say...that is a WONDERFUL feeling.
I had two students come in today to give stuffed animals to the local State Trooper office. The State Trooper is first on the scene and is the one who removes children. The animals are a good ice breaker for children and gives them something to hold on to when afraid.
Anyway, back to the students. I asked them what they were doing today...when they said nothing...I said..."will you help me do something?" They instantly agreed. They spent the next 5 hours helping me do some office work. I took them out to lunch for it. Is that not a great example of a good teacher -student relationship and of what great social workers they will be??
The neatest thing happened to me this afternoon. I stopped in at Books a Million to pick up a book I had on order. When I got back in the auto, the guy next to me was getting in his red truck. I thought...wow he is a cutie.....and he looked up and smiled about that time. I smiled back...and he BLEW ME A KISS.:)))
I was so taken aback with it ---in a GOOD WAY--- that I didn't even realize that he was about to come over until I had backed out. Dang it all...lol..remember BF BF BF....uh yeah.....lol
Monday--again. I have this week and school is out for the summer. I still do not know about a job but at least the powers that be have given permission for a staff line and I can apply for it. The question is....will I want to once I know the details about it? I know that I do not want to go from 9 months to 12 for the same money. I know that I do not want to remain unreimbursed for milage. I am unsure if I want to return to my hometown--as this is where the position is to be housed.
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"I'm Tired"
Two weeks ago, as I was starting my sixth month of duty in Iraq, I was forced to return to the USA for surgery for an injury I sustained prior to my deployment. With luck, I'll return to Iraq to finish my tour.
I left Baghdad and a war that has every indication that we are winning, to return to a demoralized country much like the one I returned to in 1971 after my tour in Vietnam. Maybe it's because I'll turn 60 years old in just four months, but I'm tired:
I'm tired of spineless politicians, both Democrat and Republican who lack the courage, fortitude, and character to see these difficult tasks through.
I'm tired of the hypocrisy of politicians who want to rewrite history when the going gets tough.
I'm tired of the disingenuous clamor from those that claim they 'Support the Troops' by wanting them to 'Cut and Run' before victory is achieved.
I'm tired of a mainstream media that can only focus on car bombs and casualty reports because they are too afraid to leave the safety of their hotels to report on the courage and success our brave men and women are having on the battlefield.
I'm tired that so many Americans think you can rebuild a dictatorship into a democracy over night.
I'm tired that so many ignore the bravery of the Iraqi people to go to the voting booth and freely elect a Constitution and soon a permanent Parliament.
I'm tired of the so called 'Elite Left' that prolongs this war by giving aid and comfort to our enemy, just as they did during the Vietnam War.
I'm tired of antiwar protesters showing up at the funerals of our fallen soldiers. A family who's loved ones gave their life in a just and noble cause, only to be cruelly tormented on the funeral day by cowardly protesters is beyond shameful.
I'm tired that my generation, the Baby Boom -- Vietnam generation, who have such a weak backbone that they can't stomach seeing the difficult tasks through to victory.
I'm tired that some are more concerned about the treatment of captives than they are the slaughter and beheading of our citizens and allies.
I'm tired that when we find mass graves it is seldom reported by the press, but mistreat a prisoner and it is front page news.
Mostly, I'm tired that the people of this great nation didn't learn from history that there is no substitute for Victory.
But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.
THE GIFT OF AFFECTION
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you".
THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.
THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red", "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.
THE GIFT OF A FAVOR
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.
THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION
The easiest way to feel good is to make others feel good.
To Rat, Cat, Puppy, and other females...from Birdy
03:09 May 06 2007 Times Read: 966
Charge of the Beeotch
Listen to the words of the Great Beeotch she who of old is known as Arwen, Inanna, Jaz, Kriselda, Lynna, Raven, Suzi, and Wolfrose, and by many other names, some best left censored:
Whenever you have need of anything once in the month, and better it be when it is not my moontime or any other time when I might be tired or already irritable, then shall you gather and adore me, who am Queen of all Bitches. There shall you gather, you who desire to learn the true Art of Bitchcraft, yet have not honed it to razor sharp precision; to these I will teach the esoterism of true bitchiness. And you shall be free from fluff; and as a sign that you are truly free, you shall cite tradition, correct misconception, bad grammar, spelling errors, and demand proper capitalization, and punctuation. For I am educated and can read above third grade level. Keep pure your highest ideal; strive ever towards it and if anyone tries to stop you, smack them hard upside the head. For mine is the determination to succeed and educate the ignorant.
I am the Queen Mother Bitch, Who can give the Gift of Joy unto the heart of man or woman if you have not seriously ticked me off. On Earth, I give the Knowledge that to communicate effectively and honestly is no crime; and beyond death, I give peace from the fools who have annoyed you and freedom from those fools and reunion with other great Bitches who have gone before you. And actually, I do demand sacrifice, for behold; Putting up with these twits wears on my nerves. I am the Bitch of All Living and My Ire is poured out upon the Earth when I am grumpy.
Hear ye the Words of the Star Goddess: She under Whose Feet all stupid people are Dust, Whose Body encircleth the Universe especially when She is bloated.
I, Who am the Bitch Queen of the Earth and the Black Mood amongst the Stars, and the Mystery of why idiots are not drowned in my Waters, and the Desire of the heart of man to avoid Me when I get like this. I call unto thy soul, all ye who would be Bitches: "Arise! And come unto Me!"
For I am the Soul of the Bitch, Who giveth Crap back to the Universe: from Me all things proceed, and unto Me all things must return and if they don't get here fast enough, I may hurt something. And before My Face, which is bitchy and known to all gods and men, thine innermost Bitch Self shall be enfolded in the Rapture of the Infinite Bitch.
Let My Worship be within the heart that tolerates no shit, for behold: all acts of bitchiness and honesty are my rituals. And therefore let there be bitching and strength, honesty and compassion, honor and humor, mirth and reverence within you.
And thou who thinkest to seek for Me, know thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not, unless thou knowest the Mystery: that if thou are stupid who seekest Me, then thou shalt never find Me.
For behold, I have been with thee from the beginning; and I am That which is attained at the end of PMS.
Went over to VW's house last night and picked her up and we went out to dinner. Chinese was calling.
After both of us having a wee bit of a whine session and lots of food.....we went to Big Lots. As she moves a lot of furniture, I got her help in picking out a cheap but sturdy desk...turns out that it is also glass. Metal and glass. I think it will be rather kewl in my new office.
Then we went to her house to watch Sci-Fi Friday. She was WAY MORE whiney than normal. So she got in her comfy clothes and curled up on the couch with a blankie. We watched the Sg-1 episode with a bit of talking in between. Then Sg-atlantis came on.
This is where it became very very clear....I was in a rat's nest.
Half way thru the episode, she began to snore, softly at first but then she slid down and was on her back. I had to wake her up as she was snoring louder than the tv.
She mumbled, "I'm sleepy" and rolled on her side.
That is when the burping started.
Loud and long.....lots of air in that gal. We won't mention that the air escaped the other end of her as well....that would not be polite.
"sorry, I feel this big" she said as she threw her arms out to the sides in a huge round motion.
Needless to say, as soon as the episode was over this Birdy flew that nest. I was afraid of the noises and gaseous exchanges from a Rat. Who knows...it might be poison?!
When last I looked back......rat was pulling her gown down and burping as she closed the door.
Truly a rat at home.
****Birdy FINALLY gets revenge**** Love you gal!!!
I have been in SUCH a mood lately. Everything seems to be getting on my last nerve and I just want to RIP SOMETHING apart. Behind that has been a sadness with tears always near the surface.
Luckily, I have some really good friends. they put up with the GRRRRRRRRRR mood. They make me laugh until the tears threaten for a much different reason. They see the GRRRR mood but they may not see the sadness, but it doesn't matter. For after the laughter, I tell them and they understand and it is better for me, the sadness eased, at least for now.
Perhaps the old adage that "Laughter is the best medicine" really IS true.
BAGHDAD - Nearly 4,000 U.S. soldiers have arrived in Baghdad as a crackdown aimed at quelling the sectarian violence enters its 12th week. Meanwhile, bombings and shootings killed 10 people Wednesday, including three Sunni brothers who were shot to death in Baghdad.
The 4th Brigade, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team from Fort Lewis, Wash., which includes about 3,700 soldiers, will be deployed in the Baghdad area and in northern Iraq, the military said. Officials want the rest in place by June, for a total of 160,000.
GRRRRRRRRR!!! Not only do I STILL not know about the job, I just talked to the BF----he has to do driving school this coming weekend. That makes two weekends he is working and the next one I work. Just GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
AND went to the Dr. who put me on a "pee" pill as VW calls it. Been in the bathroom most of the freaking day.
Finally got a chance to ask my Boss about the "position" that is supposed to be created for me. She said that the paperwork got lost at the next level up. It would seem that things had to start over. I reminded her that in two weeks I would be out of a job. Supposedly there is a meeting tomorrow and she should know something by noon. We shall see.
Then, I have a small...very small....private practice where I rent space. Well the guy I rent from is moving and changing things a lot. He is no longer allowing some of the others that rent from him to do so. He did ask me to join him --it will cost $500 up front and then $300 a month after that. The thing is....I currently only pay him $100 a month. So my cost will be tripling. The only good part is that I will not be sharing the office with anyone. Strictly my office.
Sigh.....I just wish things were settled. I hate this uncertainty. GRRRRRRRR
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