Spend the summer immersing your psyche in genealogy and heritage!
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Daniel Levitin on our musical brain | Human World | EarthSky
Daniel Levitin on our musical brain | Human World | EarthSky: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Why I don't listen to music more often: Music sounds such a deep chord in my being that I feel that I can't maintain control. Tears and emotional upheaval might be cathartic to my soul, but when the psyche is held together with band-aids and safety pins, I don't want to risk it.
I dearly love music of the right variety and type; it does set the pace for creative juices to flow, but I have to be judicious in which music to listen to. I enjoy lighthearted (but not silly) music, something that will pick me up off the floor and get me going. Marches are so thrilling! Maybe a little military, though, rather than lighthearted. I used to love to listen to Barry Manilow and Roger Whitaker. I can sing along with the ballads those two produced . I am inspired by Josh Groban, exhilarated by certain show tunes (think "Music of the Night"). And Adam Lambert really gets me sometimes; he draws me in on some of his songs.
Why I don't listen to music more often: Music sounds such a deep chord in my being that I feel that I can't maintain control. Tears and emotional upheaval might be cathartic to my soul, but when the psyche is held together with band-aids and safety pins, I don't want to risk it.
I dearly love music of the right variety and type; it does set the pace for creative juices to flow, but I have to be judicious in which music to listen to. I enjoy lighthearted (but not silly) music, something that will pick me up off the floor and get me going. Marches are so thrilling! Maybe a little military, though, rather than lighthearted. I used to love to listen to Barry Manilow and Roger Whitaker. I can sing along with the ballads those two produced . I am inspired by Josh Groban, exhilarated by certain show tunes (think "Music of the Night"). And Adam Lambert really gets me sometimes; he draws me in on some of his songs.
Friday, July 30, 2010
The Real Intellectual at Beck University
via hnn.us
This particular article is a little long and involved but it is comforting to know that there are some places you can still talk about charity, love, and Biblical principles.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Dresses, dresses, dresses! (7 of them--massive post!) - CLOTHING
via craftster.org
I just love Addie Marie's styles; the colors and creativity of pattern are super duper! How fun!
Fabric Organizers by DeNiece's Designs
Here's a solution for those who sew frequently. Though I never remember having this amount of fabric on hand at one time, I think anyone who loves sewing would love to have such an assortment. What, though, to do with the scraps?!!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Archaeologists Discover Stonehenge's Timber Twin
via aolnews.com
As exciting as history is, I'm glad I live in a day when the technology is available to uncover the past.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Summer Reading: The Passage
via fashion.elle.com
Can one ever get enough good books? I need to go to the beach so I can read a book and get some exercise walking in the sand!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Missouri Digital Heritage : Birth and Death Records
Missouri Digital Heritage : Birth and Death Records
Thank you, Missouri!
We check the census records, we check ancestry.com, we look for needles in a haystack at worldconnect.com (Rootsweb), but do we remember that the states have vital records info? Check your state web sites (*.gov), check the state library sites, the state archives...see what state records and state owned books are available for you to search. State level resources for genealogists are treasure chests, waiting to be discovered.
Thank you, Missouri!
We check the census records, we check ancestry.com, we look for needles in a haystack at worldconnect.com (Rootsweb), but do we remember that the states have vital records info? Check your state web sites (*.gov), check the state library sites, the state archives...see what state records and state owned books are available for you to search. State level resources for genealogists are treasure chests, waiting to be discovered.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Northwest Florida Fair Grounds - Fort Walton Beach, Florida
The Northwest Florida Fair Grounds - Fort Walton Beach, Florida
As Spring time moves a little closer each day, we will all be looking for an excuse to get out of the house! Not many folks realize that there is a fun playground park at the fairgrounds location. There is also a local produce market that will be re-positioned closer to the playground. I'm not sure of the days or hours, but thought I would send you this link, anyway. Here you can view the NWFL Fairgrounds schedule to see if there are events in which you are interested in attending.
As Spring time moves a little closer each day, we will all be looking for an excuse to get out of the house! Not many folks realize that there is a fun playground park at the fairgrounds location. There is also a local produce market that will be re-positioned closer to the playground. I'm not sure of the days or hours, but thought I would send you this link, anyway. Here you can view the NWFL Fairgrounds schedule to see if there are events in which you are interested in attending.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
In the Know, Now
At
glennbeck.com: the poll of the day is "Should the federal government fund embryonic stem-cell research?" The current results look like this: "Yes" votes are 5.21%. "No" votes are 94.79%.
That Glenn Beck is a conservative is a factor that should remind us that those accessing his web site are most likely conservatives, also. Nevertheless, the results are impressive. The issue of embryonic stem cell research, which has kept a low profile during the Bush years, has been resurrected as a hot topic issue since President Obama has chosen to federally fund stem cell research under specifically restricted guidelines which would prohibit cloning, for example.
The group who opposes this type of research is traditionally, those individuals who oppose abortion. So the real question it would seem, is, "Do you believe that an embryo is human life?" This seems obvious to those of certain religions and moral persuasions.
Embryo's are where human life begins, the end, aim, and task of the procreative process that has no other reason, other than to produce little people who will grow up to be big people who discuss beliefs and values like this.
The embryos obtained for scientific research, however, are "leftovers" straight from the fertility farms. The embryos are viable (living), four to five days old, fertilized for the purpose, originally, and ostensibly for impregnation via the "in vitro" fertilization procedure. Again, the plot thickens. What is the morality of these clinics? What and where in this story is the potential for corruption?
Begin with the value system that says the fetus is a living being. See where it leads you.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Mitt Romney for President My Man Mitt
Mitt Romney for President My Man Mitt
I thought this website was well put together. I'm just so sure that Romney is the best person for the job that it hurts to realize that someone like Huckabee can do so much damage to Romney's chances.
I thought this website was well put together. I'm just so sure that Romney is the best person for the job that it hurts to realize that someone like Huckabee can do so much damage to Romney's chances.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
100 Ways to Cut 100 Calories
100 Ways to Cut 100 Calories
"To stop weight gain, most Americans need to do two simple things each day: add 2000 more steps and eat 100 fewer calories".
"To stop weight gain, most Americans need to do two simple things each day: add 2000 more steps and eat 100 fewer calories".
Thursday, March 08, 2007
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