I can't believe I FORGOT to post about this!

Too bad SF Giants beat the Phillies but just knowing the Rangers are going to the World Series makes me happy.  That's it.  Nothing else earth shattering that I am thinking about. 

Wait!  That's not true.  I am thinking about bed bugs and the fact that they are in lots of places in NY city.  Eeewww.  Philadelphia has them, too.  I am not leaving Womelsdorf.  We don't have a hotel, motel or movie theatre.  I feel safe...

Trounced them!!

I went to bed very early last night so I didn't hear anything about the Yankees/Rangers game until this morning on my way into work.  I nearly wrecked the car!! Doing the dance of joy here!

(Sorry, Chad & Brian - your mama loves you but you KNOW how she feels about the Yankees!!)

At the risk of annoying my sons

Go Texas Rangers! Put on your big boy underwear and beat those darned Yankees!!  (And, yes, this probably has more to do with Alex Rodriguez than anything else.  I just can't forgive him for lying to Mariner's fans.)

It's midnight and

there is one of these in my bedroom















Can you say "eeewwwuuu"?  I loathe stink bugs.  Ugly, prehistoric, creepy little bugs.

Think I will get much sleep tonight?

Apologize

for making BP pay for their stinking oil spill?  Is it any surprise that the Republican congressman that apologized for the Obama administration's insistance that British Petroleum set aside funds to pay for damages is a ranking member of the Energy committee and represents Texas?

Suppose any Big Oil money has been in his pockets?  I'm just saying...

Oil fiasco

Folks getting all worked up with President Obama regarding the oil spill?  Exactly what would they like him to do?  Pitch a fit?  Please explain to me how that will solve the problem.

Notice Dick Cheney is keeping quiet on the subject?  One word - Halliburton.

Sisterhood

I had an incredible experience last weekend with 3 women whom I have known for years. We were all members of the same parish in Virginia. At present time, one is the wife of a bishop, one is an Episcopal priest and one is the daughter of an Episcopal priest. We gathered at my house for a weekend "Spring Fling" since I am located in the middle geographically.


On Saturday night and over many glasses of wine, my love life (or lack thereof) became the topic of discussion. I knew they were curious but at the same time I also knew these women were asking questions because they are concerned about me. The discussion went from here to the moon and back. Somewhere in the midst of questions and sharing, there was a realization that we were sharing "God moments" and they were ministering to me.

The bond of sisterhood and a common belief system were so incredibly powerful. I felt as though the cloud had lifted and the light was shining on me. We all knew we were experiencing power beyond ourselves, beyond our collective selves. Truly, for the first time in a really long time, I feel like I have a plan and a direction. They assured me of my worth as a woman, as a friend and as a child of God.

I am so thankful that these women remain in my life after years of separation, many miles and life changes.  Again, I am reminded of God's grace.

When does the craziness stop?

He said exactly what I am thinking! 

http://www.deusexmalcontent.com/2010/04/rebel-baseless.html

Because it is making me crazy

I have been reading a lot of blogs that use this phrase when they want to highlight something: "Wa Lah!"  For the love of Pete!  It is "voila" (with a little accent mark over the a if your computer will do that for you.)  It is a French word.  It means "to see". 

I realize that it is a small matter, especially in light of the craziness going on in our country with homegrown terrorists and inflamed tea baggers.  I know that most readers just move past the phrase and keep on reading. 

It totally drives me around the bend.  Maybe I just need a nap.

Remember when...

Remember when "family values" was the theme being touted by the Republican party?  Apparently not so much anymore:  http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/30/MN3M1CMTME.DTL&type=politics

Reality show?

Sarah Palin wants to star her family in a reality show.  I can't write anything about it.  My head is spinning.  I think I need to lay down.

Convert?

In my spam box I discovered an offer to join a Catholic dating service.  Wonder if I would have to convert or if they would take an Episcopalian?  (My geometry teacher in high school referred to Episcopalians as Junior Varsity Catholics!)

"Tea Party"

I swear that if I see one more article about Sarah Palin and the Tea Party I will start screaming.  Elect new representative for Congress if you don't like what we have.  My biggest problem with the Tea Party? Sarah Palin is their hero.  For the love of Pete...

And, Sarah - Rush just used the "R" word the other day.  When does his castigation begin?

I'm gonna tell you a little secret

When I am having a really bad day, I check out People of Walmart. 

Pat Robertson

scares me.  He obviously does not follow the teachings of Christ.  You know, love one another?  Not Pat.  Pat likes to pass judgement.  Pat declared that Haitians made a pact with Satan and that is why the earthquake hit.  He said it right there on the 700 Club. 

If I wanted to pass judgement on Pat Robertson I could say that he is bat shit crazy.  However, I am called by my faith to be compassionate.  I just feel very, very sorry for old Pat.  Maybe he should retire.

Resolutions

I don't "do" New Year's resolutions.  The past few years I have had no real goals, no real plans, no real thoughts about the future.  The last time I was really excited about the beginning of a new year was 2000.  It was the beginning of a new decade and the real beginning of my new life in the Pacific Northwest.  I started that year with hope and joy and my heart was truly filled.

These many years later I found myself in a very sad place.  My heart was not filled with joy or hope.  My only goal was to get from one day to the next.  I was living in a place surrounded by beauty and could not see it.  I could only think about the past and how much I missed Seattle. 

Perhaps it is because this is the beginning of a new decade or maybe it is because I am finally finding myself again.  For the first time in a very long time, I feel hope.  I feel joy.  I have a sense of energy.  Life is not perfect but 2010 will bring good things.

I am looking forward to the birth of my newest grandson and all the excitement that entails. I am so happy about my little business and thinking about ways to get my name and my products "out there". I am excited about the changes that are anticipated by the company that I work for and how those changes will impact me. I am looking forward to adding a deck to my house and maybe even adding a fireplace of sorts. I am delighted about the gazillion yards of fabric in my studio and all the quilts that I hope to complete this new year.

2010 brings the "re-NEWed" Suzan.  I am pretty excited about seeing her again!!

Electricity

Effective January 1, 2010, all rate caps came off electric power in the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.  Know what that means to me?  No more hot water in my laundry, no shower more than 2 minutes long, everything I have plugged into an outlet is on a surge protector unit with a shut off button to totally stop power supply to anything that I am not using.  It means no baking and turning off the extra little refrigerator.

It also means that if you come to visit me, be sure to come between the months of April & June and September & October.  Winter months you will need to bring heavy socks and slippers, sweat pants and sweat shirt and, for good measure, a blanket.  In the summer months, be prepared to remove most of your clothing.

Did I just misunderstand?

I read that different US government agencies do not share terrorist information.  I also read that persons on the "watch list" do not show up for screening by the airlines.  Homeland Security?  My ass...