| Food for Thought... |
[Jan. 16th, 2008|11:37 am] |
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Pink featuring the Indigo Girls- Dear Mr. President
Dear Mr. President Come take a walk with me Let's pretend we're just two people and You're not better than me I'd like to ask you some questions if we can speak honestly
What do you feel when you see all the homeless on the street Who do you pray for at night before you go to sleep What do you feel when you look in the mirror Are you proud
How do you sleep while the rest of us cry How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye How do you walk with your head held high Can you even look me in the eye And tell me why
Dear Mr. President Were you a lonely boy Are you a lonely boy Are you a lonely boy How can you say No child is left behind We're not dumb and we're not blind They're all sitting in your cells While you pave the road to hell
What kind of father would take his own daughter's rights away And what kind of father might hate his own daughter if she were gay I can only imagine what the first lady has to say You've come a long way from whiskey and cocaine
How do you sleep while the rest of us cry How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye How do you walk with your head held high Can you even look me in the eye
Let me tell you bout hard work Minimum wage with a baby on the way Let me tell you bout hard work Rebuilding your house after the bombs took them away Let me tell you bout hard work Building a bed out of a cardboard box Let me tell you bout hard work Hard work Hard work You don't know nothing bout hard work Hard work Hard work Oh
How do you sleep at night How do you walk with your head held high Dear Mr. President You'd never take a walk with me Would You?
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I don't usually voice my political opinions on public venues because I get plenty of flack from my family. ~lil smile~ But I saw the video of this being performed live at Wembley Hall on VH-1 and it reminded me of how important this year will be. Of course the images of flag draped caskets and grieving families made me cry. I don't envy the person who is next in line because cleaning up all the loose ends is not something I think I could do. There is so much hatred and chaos in the world today. And maybe it makes me sound to much like a "Flower Child" but the world needs to focus on is Happiness, Peace, and most of all LOVE! |
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| Swiped from Santiago |
[Oct. 18th, 2007|11:55 am] |
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Your Score: Niki/Jessica SandersYou scored 33 Idealism, 87 Nonconformity, 25 Nerdiness
Sometimes I look in the mirror and I'm not sure it's me looking back.Congratulations, you're Niki and/or Jessica Sanders! You get the honor of being the one character who is, in fact, two people! You have an especially dynamic and unpredictable nature. While you may seem like a good, caring, hard-working person at first glance, you have one seriously badass side that can overcome you at any moment. Whenever this side of you comes out, there is no fight you can't win, no obstacle you cannot overcome. Your best quality: Protective instincts -- you will stop at nothing for the people you love Your worst quality: Violent tendencies -- you will stop at nothing for the people you love |
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| This just proves how much of a geek I am... |
[Oct. 10th, 2007|11:18 pm] |
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| Night Elf Hunter |
 
Night Elves are the sexiest of the bunch. They're the hot flower children of Warcraft: at one with nature, and dancing all the while.
As a hunter, you prefer to be on the sidelines. You would rather see all angles of a situation - probably to find the best position to shoot from. You like animals, but mostly because they (might) do your bidding.
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| R.I.P. Steve Irwin-1 year ago today |
[Sep. 4th, 2007|11:26 am] |
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| | contemplative | ] | THE CROCODILES ARE CRYING Endless visions fill my head - this man - as large as life And instantly my heart mourns for his angels and his wife Because the way I see Steve Irwin - just put everything aside It comes back to his family - it comes back to his pride
His animals inclusive - Crikey - light the place with love! Shine his star with everything he fought to rise above The crazy-man of Khaki from the day he left the pouch Living out his dream and in that classic 'Stevo' crouch
Exploding forth with character and redefining cheek It's one thing to be honoured as a champion unique It's one thing to have microphones and spotlight cameras shoved It's another to be taken in and genuinely loved
But that was where he had it right - I guess he always knew From his fathers' modest reptile park and then Australia Zoo We cringed at times and shook our heads - but true to natures call There was something very Irwin in the make up of us all
Yes the more I care to think of it - the more he had it right If you're going to make a difference - make it big and make it bright! Yes - he was a lunatic! Yes - he went head first! But he made the world feel happy with his energetic burst
A world so large and loyal that it's hard to comprehend I doubt we truly count the warmth until life meets an end To count it now I say a prayer with words of inspiration May the spotlight shine forever on his dream for conservation
…My daughter broke the news to me - my six year old in tears It was like she'd just turned old enough to show her honest fears I tried to make some sense of it but whilst her Dad was trying His little girl explained it best…she said "The crocodiles are crying"
Their best mate's up in heaven now - the crocs up there are smiling! And as sure as flowers, poems and cards and memories are piling As sure as we'll continue with the trademarks of his spiel Of all the tributes worthy - he was rough…but he was real
As sure as 'Crikey!' fills the sky I think we'll miss ya Steve…goodbye
RUPERT McCALL 2006 |
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| Stolen from a friend... |
[Dec. 19th, 2006|11:25 am] |
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| | devious | ] | Seven Fun Holiday Activities:
1) Turn the hose on unsuspecting carolers.
2) Invite said carolers inside for figgy pudding and then start screaming "STOP THEIVES! HELP I"M BEING ROBBED!!!"
3) Put cigarette out in bell ringers collection bucket. ( I really want to do this.)
4) Beat up the next mall Santa you see. (Some jail time may be involved. Plead insanity and be out by new years! :) Extra points for dressing up as Jesus.
5) Alternate to beating up a mall Santa, women with several kids can simply exclaim "SURE Santa! You can provide for all the kids in the world except your own!! DEADBEAT!!!" If you have really cool kids they can chime in with "Why'd you leave us daddy??"
6) Also rather than beating a mall santa or making him look like a deadbeat dad you can walk behind his chair in the mall and discretly drop a XXX magazine, then pick it up and yell "What the hell is this you pervert??"
7) Go to xmas party and remind everyone of what and who they did at the last xmas party. |
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| My 12 days of X-mas |
[Dec. 15th, 2006|02:55 am] |
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On the twelfth day of Christmas, meademaiden sent to me... Twelve broken_decembers drumming Eleven nekonoais piping Ten ladyillusions a-leaping Nine magickdragon2s acting Eight penweilder24s a-reading Seven greensongs a-singing Six jokermuns a-dancing Five sta-a-a-arlightdragons Four charmed_lyons Three branwynrillias Two movies ...and a techno in a jomarie5. |
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| Lest We Forget... |
[Sep. 5th, 2006|02:57 am] |
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With September 11th almost here the world seems to be even fuller with reminders of the horrors of that day and reminders of our family members and loved ones that are serving our country overseas.
In following with tradition of her Grandfather Richard , his Wife and her Grandmother ,her mother Raven, and hopefully (Once I get a video camera) ME my niece Destiny has carried on the family torch. I present to you...*Insert fanfare, pomp&circumstance and all that fun stuff here* THE GRANDAUGHTER SHOW !!!
While it may seem that I may be showing some bias because she IS my Niece I couldn't be more proud of her because in doing so she is carrying on the OTHER family tradition...Speaking her mind on issues that are important to her and showing much more thought and maturity then some people her age in bringing attention to something that is not only important to a lot of our towns and communites but our Nation. We want our troops HOME...SAFE and in ONE PIECE. We took out the dictator, we gave them Democracy. But don't listen to me...Watch the video link and make your own choice and decision. After all, it's part of our right to Freedom of Speech .
Serenity&Shadows,
Rayne |
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| Stolen From Erin |
[Jul. 24th, 2006|12:12 pm] |
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| | Jai Rodriguez-Life Is Good | ] | 1) Do you like me as a friend?
2) Do you love me?
3) Do u have a crush on me?
4) Whats one good thing about me?
5) Is there anything you want to tell me?
6) If you had one wish for me what would it be?
7) Whats your best memory of me?
8) Have i done anything nice for you?
9) Have i ever affected your life for good?
10) Would you kiss me?
11) Would you do me?
12) Has there ever been a time you wanted to kiss me and didn't?
13) On a scale of 1-10(10 being the sexiest)what woud you rate me as?
14)Is there anything you'd like to change about our relationship?
15)What are 3 words that you woud use to best describe me?
16) Will you post this so i can do it for you? |
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| Stolen From Erin |
[Jun. 24th, 2006|02:00 am] |
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Let the fun BEGIN!
Lets see the funny stuff you people come up with. YOU fill in the blanks about ME even if you dont have any idea what they are and send it back to ME. But first post a blank one out to all your friends so they can return the favor to you:). Have fun!
PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR ANSWERS, DO NOT POST THEM HERE--FOR SECURITY SAKE DARLINGS. GO ON NOW.... EMAIL IT TO Meademaiden@yahoo.com THANKS!
No Cheating! :P
My name:
Who am I in love with:
Where did we meet:
Take a stab at my middle name:
How long have you known me:
When is the last time that we saw each other:
Do I smoke:
Do I drink:
What was your first impression of upon meeting me:
Do I have any siblings:
What's one of my favorite things to do:
Am I funny:
What's my favorite type of music:
What is the best feature about me:
Am I shy or outgoing:
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules:
Do I have any special talents:
Would you consider me a friend/good friend:
What is a memory we have once had:
Have you ever hugged me:
Have you ever kissed me:
Do you miss me:
Do you think i miss you:
What is my favorite food:
Have you ever had a crush on me:
If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be:
Who do I like right now:
What is my worst habit:
If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what would i bring?:
Will you repost this so I can do it for you:
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| Another Beautiful Soul is gone... |
[May. 29th, 2006|11:08 am] |
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| | my tears falling | ] | Another beautiful soul gone...
http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=4153a0bc-865a-4093-a02e-e0b65c7d78f6
I just got off the phone with my sister. She's holding up better then I am right now. I tossed and turned all last night. Kept waking up and seeing Greg in my dreams.
Mom and Jess say they can't find his brother,they said they're in Texas. Someone told me yesterday it was Florida. WHERE THE FUCK ARE THEY?
If they were here and they go their hands on the fucker that shot and killed their brother there'd be nothing left for the rest of us, which is justified.
All I can do is think WHY? Why did this fucker do what he did? Why did this happen now when Greg's life was finally coming together...He had a wife, his own house...Shit was finally coming together. I just saw him at Justin's wedding and he looked so good, he was happy. Which was something I hadn't seen since before Jay had died.
I hate not having my liscence...I want to hop in my car right now and go down there and be with his Mom and his wife. And Gabe...Where is that sweet little boy? His whole world must be turned upside down. Greg was like another Dad to that boy!
I've been holding it together at work pretty well through all of this but I don't know if I can today. I told Mom+Dad that if I have to call out for the funeral I will. I'll hitch hike to Groton if I have to. My friends need me...I need them. I guess my friend Sarah took off last night to go be with some of Greg's friends. I wish I'd known, I would've asked to go...Taken half a point if I had to.
God I loved that boy. From the first time I met him when we were in 5th grade Greg and I were instant friends. I had the biggest crush on him back then...Even got my wheelechair the same color as his because I thought it looked so cool...I can't even look at my chair anymore without crying. We bonded even more over the camp that we'd both gone to. When Alex died we were all there for each other. The first thing I noticed about Greg when I met him wasn't his wheelchair. It was those gorgeous blue eyes and smile. He was so smart, funny, talented, loyal...He was the best friend a girl could ask for, half the time I felt like he was one of the only ones who understood me. He was always there to push me, remind me of what I wanted from this life and didn't ease up on me one bit. Always gave it to me straight.... Goddess WHY?
I want this to be a fuckin dream. I want Jas to walk into work today and tell me it was all a mistake. This was just a nightmare. Jessie said Julian said to her "I'm gonna be such an asshole for calling everyone and telling them when we find out tomorrow it was just a mistake. Why aren't I that asshole yet?...I want to be that asshole" I want that to be true...How many more people does my class have to loose? How many more of my friends are going to die in senseless, meaningless deaths? When is the Griswold Curse going to end? If I could get my hands on the fucker that shot him he would have a very long and painful torture session ahead of him. And I wouldn't let him die either...And yes I know I'm angry and emotional but I don't care! I want that bastard to die like he killed my friend. I want his family to fuckin suffer the way Greg's family is right now and if there is any justice in this fucked up world of ours the Death Penalty will be enforced on this asshole.
The twisted thing is I bet Jay and Alex were there to greet him and I bet the 3 of them are sitting around poppin back beers,talkin about the old days, and running around chasing around the angels and terrorizing the shit out of them...
I've gotta go make some calls...try to find out what I can. To everyone on my friends list...I love you guys...This is just another reason why I never leave any of my friends without telling them that I love them.
Serenity+Starlight,
Rayne
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| Stolen from Erin |
[May. 13th, 2006|12:28 am] |
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| | In my room | ] |
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| | exhausted | ] |
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| | TV | ] | One word answers only!
1. Yourself: Flexable (Not in that way you Pervs! Get your minds out of the gutter) 2. Your Lover: Intense 3. Your Hair: LONG 4. Your Mother: Inflexable 5. Your Father: Loving 6. Your Favorite Item: Voice 7. Your Dream Last Night: Sensual 8. Your Favorite Drink: Pop 9. Your Dream Home: Spiritual 10. The Room You Are In: Calming 11. Your Pet: Angelic 12. Who You Are Now: Rebel 13. Who You Want to be in Ten years: Independant 15. What You Don't Wanna Be: alone 16. Your Best Friend: Persistant 17. One of Your Wish list Items: Ring 18. Your Gender: Princess 19. The Last Thing You Did: Drank 20. What You Are Wearing: NightShirt 21. Your Favorite Weather: Windy 22. Your Favorite Book: Exciting 23. The Last Thing You Ate: Gum 24. Your Life: Boring 25. Your Mood: Strange 26. Your favorite store: Musical 27. Your favorite sport: Demanding 28. Favorite memory: Dreamlike 29. Who do you miss right now: Moises 30: Who did you get this survey from: Erin |
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| Save the Mural!!! |
[May. 10th, 2006|09:58 am] |
| [ | Tags | | | whale mural | ] |
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Thank you soooo much for posting this kailyn25 I couldn't agree more.
Tucked away on a buzy street, in a most unexpected of places, is a beautiful work of art.

This mural was painted by legendary artist, Micheal Wyland. It was in part, to call attention to the plight of the wonderful mammals in need of saving. It was a cultural, historical reminder of how this city, New London Connecticut was built on the on the whaling industry back when the killing of whales was the number three industry in America. And it was to ease the urban blight and bring a little beauty back to the concrete jungle.

It has since fallen to wear and tear and age. Micheal Wyland has been back once to restore his work. It is sorely needed again and he just doesn't have the time.

The Wyland Whale Wall Restoration Project is a community effort to preserve this wonderful gift. They need help and community support to defray expenses in the restoration of the mural.
You can help in two ways.
One, send money to:
Friends of Fort Trumbull 90 Walbach St New London CT 06320 Please note :For WWRP on your donation.
Second way is to spread the word. Give a quick shout in your LJ. Fans of Wyland would want to support this. Friends of Whales would want to support this. Those who live around here and would rather see this instead of a brick wall, would want to support this.
Thank you. |
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| What went wrong? |
[Jan. 4th, 2006|01:21 pm] |
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/01/04/mine.explosion.wed/index.html
It disturbs me greatly that there could be such a breakdown in communication. And while I understand the we're human and make mistakes...But it's a cruel cosmic joke to have given these families such hope and joy that their loved ones were safe and would be coming out alive only to have it taken away. My prayers are not only with their families but with the man who DID survive. I pray they find peace of mind to cope with such a tragedy and that they did not suffer long or be to afraid. And for the one who did survive may he have a speedy recovery in body, mind and spirit and may the fact that he lived and others died instead not be a burden but something he can use to move forward so that something like this does not happen again to anyone else.
On a more local note I am also saddened by the burning down of the old Town Hall in our town. I didn't hear about it until late in the afternoon yesterday when I was at work from one of the girl's in the office who lives around there. It not only held a place in precious memories for friends of mine but it was a piece of valuable history for this town and now it is lost forever. And people wonder why I don't have much faith in town politics...Someone's head is going to be put on a silver platter when they find out why the insurence policy lapsed....Kind of suspicious don't you think?
Serenity+Shadows,
Rayne |
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| (no subject) |
[Nov. 22nd, 2005|10:51 pm] |
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OMG! The most amazing thing happened tonight....
I MET BRONSON ARROYO!!!!
For those of you who don't know who the hell I am talking about he is one of the pitchers for the 2004 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. He and his band performed last night and tonight at Mohegan Sun and I think it rocked! My Manager, Bill, was there w/ his wife. Also my friend Melinda, who's known me since I was like 3. She's so awesome, I met her b/f Chris tonight who is a really sweet guy. He gave me a copy of the picture he took of Bronson at Fenway when they played the Yankees this year and I found out he has Season passes to Spring Training. He and Melinda said they'd take me to a couple games this year. OMG! It was so awesome. Bronson did an autograph session for his CD after the show and I got his band's autographs too. They're such sweet guys. Bronson's like 6'5", so I look really tiny next to him. I hope my picture comes out. I probably look like an idiot but I don't care...
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| For my WolfyGirl |
[Oct. 16th, 2005|07:13 pm] |
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| | JD Fortune/INXS-Pretty Vegas | ] |
 You're CSI: Crime Scene Investigations, Or Las Vegas! Go you! You're the original CSI series. You're the reason CSI: Miami exists!
Which CSI Series Are You? (With Pictures) brought to you by Quizilla
Oh yeah! I rock! That's hot...
*LOL* I'm such a CSI Geek...I'm so much of a geek I even watch NCIS...WHY you ask? Because I have to get my military forensics fix too.. |
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| Quizes |
[Oct. 9th, 2005|01:31 pm] |
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| | Somebody's car alarm going off | ] |
 You weren't human in your past life, you were magical. Now that you've been given a human body you enjoy life very much and appreciate people. You have a job to do and that's why you were given a human body. Make sure you make wise decisions.
How did you die in your past life? (for everyone) brought to you by Quizilla |
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