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