Shaded Gray

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

2008 Presidential Election

I just wanted to write a few words on the 2008 Presidential Election that just concluded...

I was/am a proud McCain/Palin supporter. My heart is heavy as I am not looking forward to 4 years with someone as liberal and (in my opinion) questionable as Barack Obama as our president.

As I debabted over the last few weeks on who I should vote for - it became clear to me...I can not/will not ever vote for a candidate that supports abortion. Whatever the economy may be - whatever the national debt may be...A child's life is only in one set of hands - God's...and His alone. If He wants the child to survive to term - it will. If He decides that His will be done by the death of the child (((notice I am saying "child" - NOT "fetus"))) - it will!!! It should be up to no one but Him!

I know several people that believe in the right to choose simply because "God will judge them when the time comes" or "I don't want to force my views on other people". That does not make it right!!! That's like saying that it's okay to murder someone now because God will take care of it later!?! That's what it is...murder. And what about "forcing your views on others"?? Isn't that what they are doing by voting pro-choice??

Yes - the economy might be better in the next 4 years...yes, Obama might be more well spoken than President Bush - I don't care about that. I care about the millions of children that are aborted every year - just because the mothers want the right to choose - just because many women want to have pre-marital and extra-marital sex without any consequences. It's just wrong.

When are we going to fight for those that have no voice?? When are we going to stand up for those who can't speak for themselves?? If I don't fight for them - who will?

I am not ashamed to say these things and feel this way. This is what I would tell anyone who asks me what my position is - or how I voted.

I am glad the election is over. I don't know if I could take any more of the slick talk and mud-slinging. I am worried about the future of our nation. I can only leave it up to my Lord, Jesus Christ, and trust that His will WILL be done. I trust HIM! And in that, I can rest easy.

Daniel 2: 20-21

20) Daniel said, "Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom and power belong to Him. 21) "It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men and knowledge to men of understanding.

Monday, November 03, 2008

Mindless Fact Monday ~ November 3, 2008

~ Termites are roasted and eaten like popcorn in South Africa.

Ewww - that's just nasty...

~ Davao City, Phillipines is the largest city in terms of area.

~ Two-thirds of the world's eggplant is grown in New Jersey.

~ The longest engagement was 67 years. The couple married at age 82.
~ New York's Central Park is nearly twice the size of the entire country of Monaco.

~ Approximately 75% of human poop is made of water. - No pic on this one...aren't I nice.. :)

~ The Frosted Flakes mascot, Tony the Tiger, has a wife, a son (Tony Jr.) and a daughter (Antoinette). Tony Jr. was used to advertise the Frosted Rice cereal. His wife and daughter did not advertise anything - so they were soon dropped.

~ The word "maverick" came into use after Samuel Maverick, a Texan, refused to brand his cattle.

~ In Israel, religious law forbids picking your nose on the Sabbath.

Sorry - I couldn't resist...

~ Isaac Asimov is the only author to have a book in every Dewey-decimal catagory.

Friday, October 31, 2008

Friday Felicities ~ October 31, 2008

Things that make me happy:
~ Knowing the plumber is coming tomorrow to fix the toilets. ((Having 2 leaking toilets is *not* good))
~ Halloween tonight - trick or treating with the kids is always fun!! A Spiderman and a Hippie...does it get any better??
~ "Free lunch Friday" at work!! - Going out to celebrate a co-workers birthday at Chili's - one of my absolute favorite restaurants.
~ DH is starting his new job on Monday!!!
~ The ability to vote - and early!!!
~ My warm fuzzy slippers as the weather is getting colder!
Link up over at Becky's with things that make you happy...

Monday, October 27, 2008

Mindless Fact Monday ~ October 27, 2008

~ The first lighthouse was in Alexandria in 290 B.C.

~ The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after only 38 minutes.

~ In the 1985 Boise, Idaho mayoral election, there were 4 write in votes for Mr. Potato Head.

~ In Louisiana, biting someone with your "natural" teeth is considered simple assault while biting someone with "false" teeth is considered aggrivated assault.

~ Gilligan of Gilligan's Island had a first name that was only used once, on the never aired pilot show. His first name was Willy.

~ A new baby usually deprives his/her parents of 400-750 hours of sleep in the first year.

In honor of Halloween - these last 4 mindless facts are Halloween centered:

~ Halloween candy sales average about $2 billion annually in the U.S. It is the largest candy purchasing holiday.

~ Over 10% of pet owners dress their pets for Halloween.

~ Since 1995, trick-or-treating has been against the law for anyone over the age of 14 in Sandusky, Ohio.

~ 99% of pumpkins sold in the United States are for decoration only.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Friday Felicities ~ October 24, 2008

Things that make me happy:
~ Going out of town this weekend to visit friends....without children.
~ A Halloween lunch at a co-workers house - should be fun!!
~ Children that are soooo excited to spend the weekend with their granparents.
~ My fabulous pumpkin socks and skelton earrings!! I only get to wear them once a year - so it's always fun.
~ A husband with a brand new job that he is really excited about.
~ A GNO night next weekend playing laser tag. Never done that before - but it sounds like a lot of fun!
Link up over at Becky's.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Mindless Fact Monday ~ October 20, 2008

~ Cattle can produce up to 180 liters of saliva in one day.

Ewwwww...

~ "Paper" money isn't made out of paper - it's made out of cotton.

~ The average 4 year old child asks over 400 questions daily.

Look what I have to look forward to!!! :)

~ Celery has negative calories. It burns more calories to eat a piece a celery than it actually has to begin with.

~ The strike note of the Liberty Bell in Philadephia, PA is an e-flat.

~ Out of all of the United States, Montana has the most different species of animals.

~ More people are killed by donkeys annually than die in plane crashes.

He doesn't look so dangerous!

~ Annually, 17 tons of gold is used to make wedding rings in the United States alone.

~ On the cartoon show "The Jetsons", Jane is 33 years old and her daughter Judy is 15.

~ During the time of Peter the Great, any Russian man wearing a beard was required to pay a special tax.

Thursday, October 09, 2008

Shaded Gray Daybook ~ October 9, 2008

Outside my Window … It's still dark right now - but I think it's supposed to be a beautiful day.

I am thinking … That I will be glad when this election is over and the mud-slinging will stop. I am over it!! It all boils down to, in my opinion, who is - or is not - against abortion...that will make my decision for me.

I am thankful for … My family - they are the best...and for my beautiful 4-year old!! - he's getting so big.

From the kitchen … I believe chicken is on the menu for tonight. I think Terrance is grilling and we're making salad out of it.

I am going … To take a shower and get ready for work as soon as I finish this.

I am wearing … Jammie pants and a tank top - my favorite outfit.

I am reading... The newest Stephenie Meyer vampire book. It's due back at the library and I can't finish it fast enough...it's pretty good.

I am hoping... For an uneventful day...sometimes I don't think I need any outside excitement. LOL

I am hearing … The fish tank gurgling - other than that - nothing...I am the only one awake.

Around the house … Need to put some more water in the fish tank - getting pretty low.

One of my favorite things … Fridays!! Only one more day!!! It's been a long week. :)

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week … Nothing major - just surviving. :) We are going out of town in a few weeks to visit friends...that should be fun!!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you… These are my new...fabulous...red shoes. Now - to the untrained eye - these might just seem like regular shoes...but if one has ever attempted to find the "perfect" red shoe - it is WAY more difficult than it sounds. :)