So after God created man & woman, he decided they would get fat & lazy so he created dogs.
This is Nikki & in the background is Junior. They are my fat fighters.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
dog walking
So after God created man & woman, he decided they would get fat & lazy so he created dogs.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
my dream hotel
k o r a k i a
visit palm springs!
if anywhere I'd want to take a lover,,,
this is it!!!
travel channel lists this as one of the
top 10 swimming pools in the country!
visit palm springs!
if anywhere I'd want to take a lover,,,
this is it!!!
travel channel lists this as one of the
top 10 swimming pools in the country!
Monday, October 30, 2006
word of the day - ancillary
an·cil·lar·y (ns-lr) KEY
ADJECTIVE:
Of secondary importance: "For Degas, sculpture was never more than ancillary to his painting" (Herbert Read).
Auxiliary; helping: an ancillary pump.
NOUN: pl. an·cil·lar·ies
Something, such as a workbook, that is subordinate to something else, such as a textbook.
Archaic A servant.
ETYMOLOGY: From Latin ancilla, maidservant, feminine diminutive of anculus, servant; see kwel- 1 in Indo-European roots
ADJECTIVE:
Of secondary importance: "For Degas, sculpture was never more than ancillary to his painting" (Herbert Read).
Auxiliary; helping: an ancillary pump.
NOUN: pl. an·cil·lar·ies
Something, such as a workbook, that is subordinate to something else, such as a textbook.
Archaic A servant.
ETYMOLOGY: From Latin ancilla, maidservant, feminine diminutive of anculus, servant; see kwel- 1 in Indo-European roots
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Colorado sand dunes in September
Barb & Lou didn't want to walk
So I left them
Then I came back.
What a cool place.
Can't wait to climb to the top!
yummy dinner
My mother treated me to a chicken n noodle dinner at a church downtown. Wasn't her church, but many of her friends were there. I probably should have made more of an effort to fix my hair.. or something, anyway, nothing like church lady food! Yum! I think it's better for ya just cuz they made it.
First there was the salad table. Little dishes of 20 different kinds of salad. It was hard to chose, but I picked a sunflower ramen noodle with a vinaigrette type dressing.
Then it was to the pie table. Oh yeah, everything is good in pie crust. Chocolate with a 3" thick meringue, raisin, rhubarb, cherry, oh cherry is one of my favs. Mmm and blueberry or pecan. Well I ate cheesecake. Thick, creamy, rich, satisfying cheesecake topped with a little cherry pie filling and shaves of chocolate. oh yeah...
and the highlight, homemade chicken and homemade noodles. Thick and clumpy, I love old fashioned noodles like that. Always wanted to make them & never have. And I've read it's pretty easy. I remember being young & seeing them drying, draped all over every table, chair and space in mom's dining room...
So the noodle goop was good. Fake taters which I'll tolerate cuz of the topping. Side of green beans (gotta have yer veggie), wheat roll and like, what more do ya need?
maybe some mint tea. just cuz I ate just a little too much. I think I'll settle for ice cream. Vanilla.
First there was the salad table. Little dishes of 20 different kinds of salad. It was hard to chose, but I picked a sunflower ramen noodle with a vinaigrette type dressing.
Then it was to the pie table. Oh yeah, everything is good in pie crust. Chocolate with a 3" thick meringue, raisin, rhubarb, cherry, oh cherry is one of my favs. Mmm and blueberry or pecan. Well I ate cheesecake. Thick, creamy, rich, satisfying cheesecake topped with a little cherry pie filling and shaves of chocolate. oh yeah...
and the highlight, homemade chicken and homemade noodles. Thick and clumpy, I love old fashioned noodles like that. Always wanted to make them & never have. And I've read it's pretty easy. I remember being young & seeing them drying, draped all over every table, chair and space in mom's dining room...
So the noodle goop was good. Fake taters which I'll tolerate cuz of the topping. Side of green beans (gotta have yer veggie), wheat roll and like, what more do ya need?
maybe some mint tea. just cuz I ate just a little too much. I think I'll settle for ice cream. Vanilla.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
slowing down
gotta take time to smell the roses
now they just have to add the scratch & sniff module to this blog....
it's a new day
I made it thru a day of work --yippee skippee!!!
this is Caryol Ann's garden in Encinitas California. Shared by Connie...thanx connie!
Monday, October 23, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
A life & death story
Last month a classmate's sister died.
Sarah was my friend in early grade school years. Our parents were friends. In fact both our mother's were named Mary. She lived out in the country and I remember going with her out her back yard into the forest. Into a land I thought was the most glorious place on earth. There was a creek and maybe a river. I remember it like a fairy tale. An experience so wonderous, it was surreal.
So I guess her sister, Anna, fell and never woke up. Went into a coma, slept for a while without waking and that was about it. I hear she died after a period of time in a hospice. Those hospice joints are starting to be something I hear about a little too often. Bless the souls who work in any hospice type situation.
Her son is 19. Tis a bit young to be losing a mother. Ah, it's always too young. Mother's are so very very loved & needed.
Anyway, ya just never know about life or when it's going to end. Quite a mysterious journey we're all taking. You'd think we'd hold it just a little more precious......
Sarah was my friend in early grade school years. Our parents were friends. In fact both our mother's were named Mary. She lived out in the country and I remember going with her out her back yard into the forest. Into a land I thought was the most glorious place on earth. There was a creek and maybe a river. I remember it like a fairy tale. An experience so wonderous, it was surreal.
So I guess her sister, Anna, fell and never woke up. Went into a coma, slept for a while without waking and that was about it. I hear she died after a period of time in a hospice. Those hospice joints are starting to be something I hear about a little too often. Bless the souls who work in any hospice type situation.
Her son is 19. Tis a bit young to be losing a mother. Ah, it's always too young. Mother's are so very very loved & needed.
Anyway, ya just never know about life or when it's going to end. Quite a mysterious journey we're all taking. You'd think we'd hold it just a little more precious......
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
send me a job
Dear Lord,
I need a new job.
I've got lots of talents (you already know about) and I would like to be useful while in this world.
Thanks so much for some extra consideration.
Sincerely,
me
I need a new job.
I've got lots of talents (you already know about) and I would like to be useful while in this world.
Thanks so much for some extra consideration.
Sincerely,
me
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Monday, October 16, 2006
Ledges State Park-the story
Nothing like a good hike to put one's thoughts in perspective. A crisp fall day, it was much warmer than it has been, an absolute splendid day for enjoying the out of doors.
I love hiking and especially on old stairways. Here I've got limestone slabs placed in the 1930's when all those programs were going on. Today I found the park to be private & quiet, quite a different scene compared to mid July when the place was packed & every cove contained people, dogs & more people.
Thoughtfully placed man made cement stone blocks stand in a path every junction where the road crosses water. Water levels were rather high in Pea's creek and almost blocked my dry path across. Later when I was skipping down the front hill path, it made me think of crossing a creek. I like jumping from rock to rock and was choosing rocks compared to the smooth path worn next to the old stairway. The last time I'd done tried to cross a creek and stay dry, in Colorado, I slipped in (so did my hiking partner) and a soggy tennis shoe and shared laughter was my reward. Originally more organized, years of earth movement and erosion made this forest path look like a dry creekbed. To me it was like a game of hopscotch played all by myself with no ball, numbered squares or friends.
Rotting oak leaves scented the wind & I loved hearing them crunch underfoot. Golden browns lit my eyes and made me think of white months ahead.
Next time I think I'll try to take my dogs.
I love hiking and especially on old stairways. Here I've got limestone slabs placed in the 1930's when all those programs were going on. Today I found the park to be private & quiet, quite a different scene compared to mid July when the place was packed & every cove contained people, dogs & more people.
Thoughtfully placed man made cement stone blocks stand in a path every junction where the road crosses water. Water levels were rather high in Pea's creek and almost blocked my dry path across. Later when I was skipping down the front hill path, it made me think of crossing a creek. I like jumping from rock to rock and was choosing rocks compared to the smooth path worn next to the old stairway. The last time I'd done tried to cross a creek and stay dry, in Colorado, I slipped in (so did my hiking partner) and a soggy tennis shoe and shared laughter was my reward. Originally more organized, years of earth movement and erosion made this forest path look like a dry creekbed. To me it was like a game of hopscotch played all by myself with no ball, numbered squares or friends.
Rotting oak leaves scented the wind & I loved hearing them crunch underfoot. Golden browns lit my eyes and made me think of white months ahead.
Next time I think I'll try to take my dogs.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Reincarnate of Eden
As close to paradise as I've ever seen
gardens right out of my dreams!
We planted garlic.
The Family Tree- Herbs and Everlastings
gardens right out of my dreams!
We planted garlic.
The Family Tree- Herbs and Everlastings
CAMERA WANTED!
Last year my camera got stolen.
This weekend I lost my daughter's camera I barrowed from her.
I love to take pictures! Can't someone help & send me a camera from heaven?!
Just a thought.
This weekend I lost my daughter's camera I barrowed from her.
I love to take pictures! Can't someone help & send me a camera from heaven?!
Just a thought.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
a new blog
I have decided to remove monarch from my real world & begin to put it in the box it deserves. Feel free to visit my profile & check out all my blogs. And please leave comments! thanx!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
First Frost
Tonight we are expecting our first hard freeze of the season.
Every year I go through this same ritual: pick all vegies close to ripeness, collect green tomatoes large enough to bother with, strip all flower patches of any vase worthy blooms.
My house suddenly becomes alive with season's last bursts of color. If only for a week or two, I can still view bits of warm days soon to be wilted memories of time.
After collecting, I covered my mums and other favorite plants (the lavender) with bed sheets in hopes a little protection will be enough to nurse them through to be enjoyed a couple more weeks. Usually it's 1 or 2 cold days followed by a couple warmer weeks. Seeing all those pretty plants nipped, killed by cold it can't help but tug at sentimental summer zones installed in my heart. Somehow my gathering delays the shock just a little...
My brother had been in the garden earlier in the day. My nose detected a familiar pepper smell; like freshly chopped in a huge bowl for salsa, that's what popped into my mind. I found fresh pulled pepper plants stacked in several piles laid close to where they used to be standing in dirt. No fresh salsa today. All seeds now are ideas for next year's benefit. Farming dreams & plans planted as mental notes only.
Makes me think of frequently neglected human needs. It's always good to take time enough for breathing & recharging personal energy. In my garden, I'm going to dump a large load of manure, barely till it in and give it all winter to mature. I wish it was that easy in my life.
Step 1: cover problem with shit
step 2: mix
step 3: wait a while
step 4: enjoy newly hatched ideas
step 5: watch new problems sprout, repeat with step 1
wait a min....!!!!!
All day a north wind blew it's chill into all available space. I wore insulated coveralls, my bones not yet accustomed to these lower temperatures. Funny, last Monday morning when I got home from Colorado, I was warmed by these lowland winds. How quickly converting takes place as I was able to enjoy those few last days in celebration by adorning my body with my very favorite short sleeve shirts.
Change is always hard. Even watching the weather sparks melancholy flames....
Of all the season choices, I think I like spring & fall the best. Changing is intense, as shown in the immediate color display. Spring green with life, fall oranges with renew. Right now it's time for closing growth spurts to rest & regroup for next year. Older, stronger, matured to be more valuable than before.
Ah, observing life's energy flow.
Every year I go through this same ritual: pick all vegies close to ripeness, collect green tomatoes large enough to bother with, strip all flower patches of any vase worthy blooms.
My house suddenly becomes alive with season's last bursts of color. If only for a week or two, I can still view bits of warm days soon to be wilted memories of time.
After collecting, I covered my mums and other favorite plants (the lavender) with bed sheets in hopes a little protection will be enough to nurse them through to be enjoyed a couple more weeks. Usually it's 1 or 2 cold days followed by a couple warmer weeks. Seeing all those pretty plants nipped, killed by cold it can't help but tug at sentimental summer zones installed in my heart. Somehow my gathering delays the shock just a little...
My brother had been in the garden earlier in the day. My nose detected a familiar pepper smell; like freshly chopped in a huge bowl for salsa, that's what popped into my mind. I found fresh pulled pepper plants stacked in several piles laid close to where they used to be standing in dirt. No fresh salsa today. All seeds now are ideas for next year's benefit. Farming dreams & plans planted as mental notes only.
Makes me think of frequently neglected human needs. It's always good to take time enough for breathing & recharging personal energy. In my garden, I'm going to dump a large load of manure, barely till it in and give it all winter to mature. I wish it was that easy in my life.
Step 1: cover problem with shit
step 2: mix
step 3: wait a while
step 4: enjoy newly hatched ideas
step 5: watch new problems sprout, repeat with step 1
wait a min....!!!!!
All day a north wind blew it's chill into all available space. I wore insulated coveralls, my bones not yet accustomed to these lower temperatures. Funny, last Monday morning when I got home from Colorado, I was warmed by these lowland winds. How quickly converting takes place as I was able to enjoy those few last days in celebration by adorning my body with my very favorite short sleeve shirts.
Change is always hard. Even watching the weather sparks melancholy flames....
Of all the season choices, I think I like spring & fall the best. Changing is intense, as shown in the immediate color display. Spring green with life, fall oranges with renew. Right now it's time for closing growth spurts to rest & regroup for next year. Older, stronger, matured to be more valuable than before.
Ah, observing life's energy flow.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
today
today
I'm happy to be home
I'm happy to be me
I'm happy to not be sad
today
I was the lady
in her front yard
in fluffy slippers and uncombed hair
filling the bird bath
leaves crunching underfoot
Polly, my cat
crunched her own leaves
inspector of flower beds
watch out moving critters
and all innocent bugs
last week
she left a dead mouse on the back step
and a grasshopper on the front
she
is a busy cat
today
I just happened
to notice
Friday, October 06, 2006
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Colorado Scenes
Sunset lit San de Cristo mountain range
285 heading south
on the road to Joyful Journey hot springs
285 heading south
on the road to Joyful Journey hot springs
Changing Aspen
Monday, October 02, 2006
and in the castle unrest grew in their monarchy.
The jealous queen attacked the ambitious princess and had her expelled from the land.
The princess flew in her retreat directly to Indian Springs Hot Spring resort where she soaked in ancient Indian caves and prayed for assistance in cleansing her soul. Her desires climbed high and tried not to get their feet wet in the damp, distasteful stench from yesterday.
Spirits granted her prayers and sailed her back home. Greeted by 2 very grateful dogs, she realized what a blessing this accidental return really was.
The jealous queen attacked the ambitious princess and had her expelled from the land.
The princess flew in her retreat directly to Indian Springs Hot Spring resort where she soaked in ancient Indian caves and prayed for assistance in cleansing her soul. Her desires climbed high and tried not to get their feet wet in the damp, distasteful stench from yesterday.
Spirits granted her prayers and sailed her back home. Greeted by 2 very grateful dogs, she realized what a blessing this accidental return really was.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Saturday, July 01, 2006
coolest bugs in the world
Looking over my yard last night I decided that fireflies must be the coolest bugs in the world. Around dusk, slowly little sparks begin to light greenish yellow, flying low & not too fast. It's one of the things I missed when I was in Colorado. I guess these little guys need humidity cuz they sure like living in the midwest.
Only thing, I sure hope that silly truck that comes through spraying for mosquitos doesn't kill the cool fireflies with their stupid poison.
oh, here ya go, sex in the insect world
http://iris.biosci.ohio-state.edu/projects/FFiles/frfact.html
or how about http://whyfiles.org/shorties/081firefly/
oh I should have known.
The flash is all a mating dance.
All of us, just searching for a mate.
Only thing, I sure hope that silly truck that comes through spraying for mosquitos doesn't kill the cool fireflies with their stupid poison.
oh, here ya go, sex in the insect world
http://iris.biosci.ohio-state.edu/projects/FFiles/frfact.html
or how about http://whyfiles.org/shorties/081firefly/
oh I should have known.
The flash is all a mating dance.
All of us, just searching for a mate.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Monday, May 08, 2006
Yippee skippy I love working outside.
Well I spent the day locked inside, but tonight I shot right to my local greenhouse. I'd like to own that greenhouse, anyway, I like those people- and the smell! Nothing like the smell of humid growing air. I got nice flowers for mother's day planters and come to find out they need help planting memorial day baskets. You know it, another job for me. Just a few hours on the weekend and after work a weeknight or two. That's great. If it's anything I need, it's experience in a greenhouse. Planting, my favorite!
So tomorrow night, it's landscaping in the boss' beautiful yard. I dug up some lilies & hostas from my yard & she's bought some (hopefully blooming annuals) too, oh how fun. Then Wednesday to the greenhouse and Thursday I'll be digging up dandlelions in my own yard. And probably planting impatients in my front flower box. I bought a multi-pink selection.
Ah, the tv radar shows a nice storm coming our way. Looks like within the hour even. Tomorrow they expect mid 70's and more rain. Mmmmm I love a good thunderstorm!
Well I spent the day locked inside, but tonight I shot right to my local greenhouse. I'd like to own that greenhouse, anyway, I like those people- and the smell! Nothing like the smell of humid growing air. I got nice flowers for mother's day planters and come to find out they need help planting memorial day baskets. You know it, another job for me. Just a few hours on the weekend and after work a weeknight or two. That's great. If it's anything I need, it's experience in a greenhouse. Planting, my favorite!
So tomorrow night, it's landscaping in the boss' beautiful yard. I dug up some lilies & hostas from my yard & she's bought some (hopefully blooming annuals) too, oh how fun. Then Wednesday to the greenhouse and Thursday I'll be digging up dandlelions in my own yard. And probably planting impatients in my front flower box. I bought a multi-pink selection.
Ah, the tv radar shows a nice storm coming our way. Looks like within the hour even. Tomorrow they expect mid 70's and more rain. Mmmmm I love a good thunderstorm!
Monday, April 24, 2006
working
I'm tired. I worked 11 hours today, 8 at the office gig and then 3 hours landscaping the bosses new backyard. We pulled weeds & grass & spread mulch. Not real tough, in fact I liked that a lot more than the office crap, but it's just a long time to be away from home. Then the hour each way driving. And I stopped at the grocery store. Now I'm beat. And I can't be the only one.
There has got to be a better way.
If anyone figures it out, please let me know!
There has got to be a better way.
If anyone figures it out, please let me know!
car update
Gosh I guess I should update my car situation.
The starter & alternator were a snap to re-assemble to the car and I did it (almost) all by myself. That's so fun! I had to return to the auto parts store for a new belt. The guys were so enthralled with my car stories, they followed me home just to check it out, after they closed of course, and turns out the fuse wasn't melted, just broken, and not blown so not a big deal.
It ran great for a week and a half.
And then it died again. Got me home, and on a Friday night no less. Really good timing not to have to worry about working the next day. So on Saturday after I was done working in my garden I went back to the auto parts store (those people are my friends now) and bought a new battery. Guess once the electrical stuff starts going, I should have expected the whole sha-bang, anyway, picked up a new fuse while I was there and once again, the car is all happy & running like a champ.
The starter & alternator were a snap to re-assemble to the car and I did it (almost) all by myself. That's so fun! I had to return to the auto parts store for a new belt. The guys were so enthralled with my car stories, they followed me home just to check it out, after they closed of course, and turns out the fuse wasn't melted, just broken, and not blown so not a big deal.
It ran great for a week and a half.
And then it died again. Got me home, and on a Friday night no less. Really good timing not to have to worry about working the next day. So on Saturday after I was done working in my garden I went back to the auto parts store (those people are my friends now) and bought a new battery. Guess once the electrical stuff starts going, I should have expected the whole sha-bang, anyway, picked up a new fuse while I was there and once again, the car is all happy & running like a champ.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Strawberry Park Hot Springs | Welcome to Our Natural Hot Springs
one of the neatest places in the world:
Strawberry Park Hot Springs Welcome to Our Natural Hot Springs
Strawberry Park Hot Springs Welcome to Our Natural Hot Springs
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
how nice to feel the heat of a fire
a good old fashioned bon fire in my backyard
actually a dead tree clean up
a yard necessity
as yard waste is no longer welcomed
at the landfill
it's a good thing
another look
the smellof summer
hot dogs
tents
friends
and memories
nights gone by
crackling and hissing
wood crying
as it burns
heat singing my face
like a sunburn
at night
tree changing form
brown into red & orange
ash into grey
I never
was much of a camper
but on occasion
I've been pleasured
by a seriously prepared friend
who had all the supplies
and took me along
to enjoy the ride
I never enjoyed
being in the drivers seat
it was always
too much work
Sunday, April 02, 2006
car repairs
So last week my car broke down. It was a good breakdown, as far as they go. I was able to make it to work and on time, called my mother, who just happened to be coming down to Des Moines with her friends and they hung out long enough to follow me home. Right away I stopped for gas and that was it, it wouldn't start. My mom helped me push it to the back of the lot at the truck stop, nothing like having your 70 year old mother help ya push a car. A nice guy jumped in & helped us, I suppose 2 women pushing a car is a hard situation to look away from. So I hardly even got wet although it was pouring rain and she had a candy bar waiting to sooth my nerves. Doesn't get much better than that...
I think it's the alternator although when my friend took it off the car, he noticed a fuse that seems to be melted right into the box. Great. Well we'll jump that hurdle another day. Sometimes more than one problem at a time does not want to fit into my brain.
So when I went to buy a new one, the guys at the car part store (and another shopper) talked me into taking it over to Ames & having it rebuilt. They say it's a better way, higher quality work and much cheaper. Goody, now I can afford to fix the starter too.
So both parts lay in my front porch waiting for mom's taxi to take them to the electrical repair place tomorrow. It's amazing how stranded I feel without my $250 chariot. It did motivate me to take my bike out of the garage to return my video tapes today. Gosh, I shouldn't need an excuse to do that. It was a foggy day & I was extra careful. Oh, the wonderful smell of spring air. And the tv news is recapping all the Iowa tornados today. Wow, they are up to 8! Passing street drains sounded like scenic waterfalls and the birds all seemed happy, happy, happy.! It's so nice to hear the birds singing again. Although I'm a bit jealous they got to go south & I didn't.
I think it's the alternator although when my friend took it off the car, he noticed a fuse that seems to be melted right into the box. Great. Well we'll jump that hurdle another day. Sometimes more than one problem at a time does not want to fit into my brain.
So when I went to buy a new one, the guys at the car part store (and another shopper) talked me into taking it over to Ames & having it rebuilt. They say it's a better way, higher quality work and much cheaper. Goody, now I can afford to fix the starter too.
So both parts lay in my front porch waiting for mom's taxi to take them to the electrical repair place tomorrow. It's amazing how stranded I feel without my $250 chariot. It did motivate me to take my bike out of the garage to return my video tapes today. Gosh, I shouldn't need an excuse to do that. It was a foggy day & I was extra careful. Oh, the wonderful smell of spring air. And the tv news is recapping all the Iowa tornados today. Wow, they are up to 8! Passing street drains sounded like scenic waterfalls and the birds all seemed happy, happy, happy.! It's so nice to hear the birds singing again. Although I'm a bit jealous they got to go south & I didn't.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
CMT.com : Brooks & Dunn : Videos
CMT.com : Brooks & Dunn : Videos
A really good friend who I know only via written words introduced me to this wonderful music. "A man this lonely" is really great and "My Maria", well that just makes me dance & sing my little heart out! enjoy!!!!
A really good friend who I know only via written words introduced me to this wonderful music. "A man this lonely" is really great and "My Maria", well that just makes me dance & sing my little heart out! enjoy!!!!
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
defining offers that be...or maybe they are not to be
Temptation
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This page descibes the meaning of the word "temptation". For other possible uses of the word, see Temptation (disambiguation).
A temptation is an act that looks appealing to an individual. It is usually used to describe acts with negative connotations and as such, tends to lead a person to regret such actions, for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling guilt), health, economic, etc. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into commiting such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, desire or fear of loss.
"Temptation" is usually used in a loose sense to describe actions which indicate a lack of self control, such as procrastination or eating junk food.
In advertising, temptation is a theme common to many of the marketing and advertising techniques used to make products more attractive for purchase by consumers.
[edit]
Christian views of temptation
In a Christian religious context, "temptation" refers to the inducement to commit an act of sin or immorality; in a strictly Biblical sense, the word means evil that is tempting, or the state of being tempted by Satan.
[edit]
Seduction
Seduction is thus the act of one person tempting another, typically into an act of sexual immorality.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temptation"
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
This page descibes the meaning of the word "temptation". For other possible uses of the word, see Temptation (disambiguation).
A temptation is an act that looks appealing to an individual. It is usually used to describe acts with negative connotations and as such, tends to lead a person to regret such actions, for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling guilt), health, economic, etc. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into commiting such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, desire or fear of loss.
"Temptation" is usually used in a loose sense to describe actions which indicate a lack of self control, such as procrastination or eating junk food.
In advertising, temptation is a theme common to many of the marketing and advertising techniques used to make products more attractive for purchase by consumers.
[edit]
Christian views of temptation
In a Christian religious context, "temptation" refers to the inducement to commit an act of sin or immorality; in a strictly Biblical sense, the word means evil that is tempting, or the state of being tempted by Satan.
[edit]
Seduction
Seduction is thus the act of one person tempting another, typically into an act of sexual immorality.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temptation"
Monday, March 27, 2006
Friday, March 24, 2006
Monday, March 20, 2006
it's going good
I'm working 2 different part time jobs. Monday & Friday for the old boss, yet I've never worked side by side with him in his office. It's always been contract work from my home or on-site in some distant company. This is a great chance to show him what I can do & who I really am. Some data base clean-up, simple stuff & a little work with customers. It's nice to be working with my old program, yet I am quickly reminded of all the old problems that come with this familiarity.
On Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday I have a job through a temp agency doing a some payables & posting of receivables for a floor covering company. It's basically a no brainer and nice to be processing data again, although I can sure feel I'm built for more. Maybe I'll get some carpet or floor tiles for a good price and really make this 2 month assignment pay.
It's funny, with either job 5 days a week, I'd be unhappy. These short takes will give me relief right I before it. Thanks God.
After that, so much change is on my horizon. It's thrilling and scary. I wish I could be more excited about going through the natural evolution of life. ahhhh to grow, tis a bit painful.
I'm working 2 different part time jobs. Monday & Friday for the old boss, yet I've never worked side by side with him in his office. It's always been contract work from my home or on-site in some distant company. This is a great chance to show him what I can do & who I really am. Some data base clean-up, simple stuff & a little work with customers. It's nice to be working with my old program, yet I am quickly reminded of all the old problems that come with this familiarity.
On Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday I have a job through a temp agency doing a some payables & posting of receivables for a floor covering company. It's basically a no brainer and nice to be processing data again, although I can sure feel I'm built for more. Maybe I'll get some carpet or floor tiles for a good price and really make this 2 month assignment pay.
It's funny, with either job 5 days a week, I'd be unhappy. These short takes will give me relief right I before it. Thanks God.
After that, so much change is on my horizon. It's thrilling and scary. I wish I could be more excited about going through the natural evolution of life. ahhhh to grow, tis a bit painful.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Monday, February 27, 2006
stars
star light
stars bright
pick a star
for me tonight
let me dream away from here
hear me scream out to fresh air
not born dark by prior pain
nor ruined scars via acid rain
but virgin born by rays of light
virgin scores sleep tonight
with ladies clean dreams alight
from above
pure
pure
love
stars bright
pick a star
for me tonight
let me dream away from here
hear me scream out to fresh air
not born dark by prior pain
nor ruined scars via acid rain
but virgin born by rays of light
virgin scores sleep tonight
with ladies clean dreams alight
from above
pure
pure
love
Saturday, February 18, 2006
camouflage
little red riding hood cloaked all in blue
wanders in woods concealed not to who
seeks of her color masking true hues
guarded by forest over time grew
tall by sweet innocence sent from above
reeking of passion, dreaming of love
wanders in woods concealed not to who
seeks of her color masking true hues
guarded by forest over time grew
tall by sweet innocence sent from above
reeking of passion, dreaming of love
diabetic seizure
I feel like a girl
who ate dessert
and forgot dinner
skipping to sugar
missing nutritious substance
along the way
who ate dessert
and forgot dinner
skipping to sugar
missing nutritious substance
along the way
Friday, February 17, 2006
a lady in waiting
A knight riding a cyber horse has passed my window. I'm not sure if he's a prince, but he feels like one. I guess that makes it true for we each own our reality and who's to argue with my perception? :)
Time shall tell as we know so well. Not much more I want to say about that.
Time shall tell as we know so well. Not much more I want to say about that.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
tragedy at Ledges gate
So last month at the entrance point to this beautiful park, a 20 year old girl slammed her car into this stone label with such impact that the car burst into flames and she was killed. It took them days to identify her or the car for that matter (which was a new car even) and I found it all hard to believe such a tragic happening could take place in such a serene environment. (notice flowers wrapped around the wildlife sign on the far right). Dear Lord, please bless her soul.
http://www.midiowanews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15984209&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8
and on the lighter side of life, check out this article
95 years of loved ones, poems, and yes, a mule bite
http://www.midiowanews.com/site/tab3.cfm?newsid=16117639&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554371&rfi=6
http://www.midiowanews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15984209&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8
and on the lighter side of life, check out this article
95 years of loved ones, poems, and yes, a mule bite
http://www.midiowanews.com/site/tab3.cfm?newsid=16117639&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554371&rfi=6
Ledges State Park
Valentine's Day hike.
I'm heading down from the high ridge trail.
Peas creek flows through the park with several places cars get to drive through the water.
Temperatures broke records with highs in the upper 60's - what a treat! The wind was really blowing and kept me feeling just perfect, not too warm, not too cold.
I probably should have spent more time stretching according to my calves 2 days later.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
let's go hiking
Today I'm celebrating with a nice hike. All by myself so I'm not limited by other people's laziness.
http://www.stateparks.com/ledges.html
http://areas.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=iasplg&CU_ID=1
http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/ledges.html
may everyone have a blessed day!!!!!
http://www.stateparks.com/ledges.html
http://areas.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=iasplg&CU_ID=1
http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/ledges.html
may everyone have a blessed day!!!!!
Monday, February 13, 2006
a valentine poem
For you Valentine
holiday cheer
special for who
touches love hearts
passes up blue
moments of doubt
for kisses of hope
only a start
this message’s scope
larger than limits
grasp’d by a mind
heavenly showers
hints of the kind
wishes I send
on this fine day
may eruptions of joy
dance, live & play
today,
tomorrow, & into God’s beyond
holiday cheer
special for who
touches love hearts
passes up blue
moments of doubt
for kisses of hope
only a start
this message’s scope
larger than limits
grasp’d by a mind
heavenly showers
hints of the kind
wishes I send
on this fine day
may eruptions of joy
dance, live & play
today,
tomorrow, & into God’s beyond
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
keeping up
Let's see, my friend, Don, who had the heart attack is coming home tomorrow. He can walk & get around, but sure is looking at an uphill climb.
Job hunt 2006 is going well. Lots of people are out there, but today I found a great ad that I sure hope describes my job. I have decided I would make a great administrative assistant. Tis what I seek.
Love life, hummm looking up. My long lost love/nightmare has reappeared & is claiming to want sobriety. We'll see how that goes. I so badly want to believe in fairy tales.
On my side of the coin, my sobriety exists. Weekend evenings seem to be more of a struggle, I'm going to plan ahead to avoid such frustrations. I continue to have great ideas for improving our community & this fight against the meth war. I won't say "drug" war. I still don't believe our marijuana laws are just. Not if alcohol is legal. That is just messed up.
I'm actually going to turn down yet my second chance this month to travel. As much as I love it (and would love to get out of dodge), I'm damn tired of all the details and crap that gets screwed up when I'm gone. Not to even mention this month is my mom's time out and I've doggie duty.
Snow is falling from the sky. It's so pretty, drifting lightly from crisp dark skies. Isn't supposed to accumulate to much, but it sure is pretty.
That's the news for now. May God keep ya all safe & sound!
Job hunt 2006 is going well. Lots of people are out there, but today I found a great ad that I sure hope describes my job. I have decided I would make a great administrative assistant. Tis what I seek.
Love life, hummm looking up. My long lost love/nightmare has reappeared & is claiming to want sobriety. We'll see how that goes. I so badly want to believe in fairy tales.
On my side of the coin, my sobriety exists. Weekend evenings seem to be more of a struggle, I'm going to plan ahead to avoid such frustrations. I continue to have great ideas for improving our community & this fight against the meth war. I won't say "drug" war. I still don't believe our marijuana laws are just. Not if alcohol is legal. That is just messed up.
I'm actually going to turn down yet my second chance this month to travel. As much as I love it (and would love to get out of dodge), I'm damn tired of all the details and crap that gets screwed up when I'm gone. Not to even mention this month is my mom's time out and I've doggie duty.
Snow is falling from the sky. It's so pretty, drifting lightly from crisp dark skies. Isn't supposed to accumulate to much, but it sure is pretty.
That's the news for now. May God keep ya all safe & sound!
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Monday, January 23, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
life & suffering through it
Last week my 51 year old friend had a stroke & a heart attack at the same time. Calling his girlfriend to inquire about his condition bought me several trips taking her to the hospital, located 60 miles away.
It's always an awakening experience walking through any hospital let alone the dreaded intensive care unit. Doctors & nurses scurry back & forth, guarding their posts, always ready for emergencies which seem to be their norm.
A couple stood over a bed where a young man lay, probably their son, and their grief spilled over into the hall where passers by didn't even notice, except me, who choked on a tear and could feel God's presence there with them.
That was 1 week ago. Tonight my friend, Don, was moved into the rehabilitation unit. It's nice, like a condo complete with a plasma television hung on the wall. He's a great candidate they say. I already know God does perform miracles every single day.
It's always an awakening experience walking through any hospital let alone the dreaded intensive care unit. Doctors & nurses scurry back & forth, guarding their posts, always ready for emergencies which seem to be their norm.
A couple stood over a bed where a young man lay, probably their son, and their grief spilled over into the hall where passers by didn't even notice, except me, who choked on a tear and could feel God's presence there with them.
That was 1 week ago. Tonight my friend, Don, was moved into the rehabilitation unit. It's nice, like a condo complete with a plasma television hung on the wall. He's a great candidate they say. I already know God does perform miracles every single day.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
colors
eyes of blue
eyes of green
never know
eyes of mean
little girls
chase little boys
nevermind
forgotten toys
shiny sparks
dull dry grass
passion lights
days gone past
eyes of green
never know
eyes of mean
little girls
chase little boys
nevermind
forgotten toys
shiny sparks
dull dry grass
passion lights
days gone past
Monday, January 09, 2006
a letter to my daughter
What if everything you did was in front of a crowd of people? Would you change your behaviors?
When a person dies, are they ever really removed from your life?
Forever changed each of us remain because of each other – the way we touch each other’s hearts, the ways we love. Shared moments bind us together like webs woven intermingled indeterminately with each other.
Removal of physical presence then only changes the relationship, challenging us to reach deeper, further inside our beings to communicate. Shared love can then be felt, nurtured, grown into a productive component of daily life. Our relationships growing as our souls shoot through time. Changing negative found in loss to a positive, building, strengthening experience as all our friendships could be, beneficial to each other.
It’s hard bending with the flow, waves of life constantly crashing as they do. The quicker we learn flexibility, accountability, forgiveness, & resilience as a way of life, the faster we’ll heal from those wounds who so completely drain us.
Be patient
with others
& yourself.
Everyone trudges
& stumbles
at their own pace.
When a person dies, are they ever really removed from your life?
Forever changed each of us remain because of each other – the way we touch each other’s hearts, the ways we love. Shared moments bind us together like webs woven intermingled indeterminately with each other.
Removal of physical presence then only changes the relationship, challenging us to reach deeper, further inside our beings to communicate. Shared love can then be felt, nurtured, grown into a productive component of daily life. Our relationships growing as our souls shoot through time. Changing negative found in loss to a positive, building, strengthening experience as all our friendships could be, beneficial to each other.
It’s hard bending with the flow, waves of life constantly crashing as they do. The quicker we learn flexibility, accountability, forgiveness, & resilience as a way of life, the faster we’ll heal from those wounds who so completely drain us.
Be patient
with others
& yourself.
Everyone trudges
& stumbles
at their own pace.
Sunday, January 01, 2006
crumbling cookies
And then I got sick. Again. My defenses are down. I must work on that.
and so I missed out on a couple weeks.
All those baking ingredients lay right where they landed on December 20. Ah, it's a new year with new chances to do better. Reminds me of Dudley Do-Right. (sorry buddy if I misspelled your name). And I'm tied to railroad tracks screaming for prince charming to rescue me. (where the heck does he live anyway???)
Peace be with ya'all!!!
and so I missed out on a couple weeks.
All those baking ingredients lay right where they landed on December 20. Ah, it's a new year with new chances to do better. Reminds me of Dudley Do-Right. (sorry buddy if I misspelled your name). And I'm tied to railroad tracks screaming for prince charming to rescue me. (where the heck does he live anyway???)
Peace be with ya'all!!!
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
baking
today my kitchen produced snickerdoodle cookies & banana bread. Everyone seems to think cookies are supposed to be huge handfuls of sugar, not little yummy bits of goodness. Anyway, I tried to make them bigger and I think I overcooked 'em. ah practice makes perfect.
seeking solitude by baking. my favorite way.
seeking solitude by baking. my favorite way.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
it won't stop snowing
Every time I watch the weather forecast-and believe them, I wonder why. It's been so cold, yesterday at 9am it was 9 below-before wind chill factors and today it's 10 above and feels warm! It's a heck of a start to our winter. I'm wondering if it's going to keep this up through January which could make for a very long, tiring season.
I did take time to pile another load on the snow fort although I felt guilt for constructing something fun when I've so much work to do.
My largest task right now: I need to find a job. I'm not thrilled with this on my plate and every other day I've no energy to make it happen. My spirit does not understand why so much emphasis is put into materialism and seeking the mighty green dollar. I just hate that side of our reality. And all these Christmas commercials just irritate me further. Getting new stuff has nothing to do with baby Jesus & redemption and most of those fools haven't a clue about the real reason of the season. I'm not putting up a tree nor am I buying presents. I am baking & sharing my cookie wealth. I'm not trying to play scrooge, but I'm not spending money I don't have for stuff people don't need or want. Give of yourself, that's what He wants.
So that silly weatherman predicted snow accumulation of less than an inch. I awoke to about 4" and it's still coming down-quite heavily too I might add. I've shoveled twice today (it's only noon) and am awful grateful my neighbor is polite enough to do my drive. I'm going to have to bake them something special.
Okay that's all the boring crap I have for now. :)
I did take time to pile another load on the snow fort although I felt guilt for constructing something fun when I've so much work to do.
My largest task right now: I need to find a job. I'm not thrilled with this on my plate and every other day I've no energy to make it happen. My spirit does not understand why so much emphasis is put into materialism and seeking the mighty green dollar. I just hate that side of our reality. And all these Christmas commercials just irritate me further. Getting new stuff has nothing to do with baby Jesus & redemption and most of those fools haven't a clue about the real reason of the season. I'm not putting up a tree nor am I buying presents. I am baking & sharing my cookie wealth. I'm not trying to play scrooge, but I'm not spending money I don't have for stuff people don't need or want. Give of yourself, that's what He wants.
So that silly weatherman predicted snow accumulation of less than an inch. I awoke to about 4" and it's still coming down-quite heavily too I might add. I've shoveled twice today (it's only noon) and am awful grateful my neighbor is polite enough to do my drive. I'm going to have to bake them something special.
Okay that's all the boring crap I have for now. :)
Saturday, December 03, 2005
4 more inches
Yippee! Snow is so pretty!
My daughter & I made a huge pile (most of what's fallen in the backyard) & when temps change a little, will be able to dig out it's middle, thus creating this igloo like structure. If you've never laid inside a snow hut, it's warmer than you might think. Snow makes great insulation-add a candle for fire-oh how fun! It's a wonderfully relaxing place to hang. And I've a whole pile of books ready for just such a retreat.
Well I just had to share my afternoon.
My daughter & I made a huge pile (most of what's fallen in the backyard) & when temps change a little, will be able to dig out it's middle, thus creating this igloo like structure. If you've never laid inside a snow hut, it's warmer than you might think. Snow makes great insulation-add a candle for fire-oh how fun! It's a wonderfully relaxing place to hang. And I've a whole pile of books ready for just such a retreat.
Well I just had to share my afternoon.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
ah, to see white again
It's a winter wonderland out in my yard & down the street, in fact I believe across the state would give one the same view. White, chilly, frozen & fresh. I'm sure it's prettier now than I will think in 2 months.
After I wrote last, I got terribly sick & then so did my computer. Turns out it was only ad-ware, but this stuff really clogged my system so I couldn't play online at all. What a racket. Pay this for protection, ooops, now you'll need that too and another check for the guy who's going to fix it when nothing else works. Oh, yeah, this is fun.
Shoveled nice & early this morning so the sidewalks would be dried by mr. sun. My neighbors rewarded me by cleaning the drive & thus saving me valuable time. Mid afternoon my daughter unit & I loaded up the sleds & hit the local sledding hill. It was great, we had the place all to ourselves. It's quite the hill & every time (out of 5) I couldn't help screaming about half way down. The rush of being scared just overwhelmes ya!!! Was great & reminded me of a rollercoaster. I didn't get hurt & all was good. Frozen spray in your face just wakes ya up like nothing else.
Life continues to roll along. I sure wish I had time to visit Arizona. I do miss ya all out there!!!
After I wrote last, I got terribly sick & then so did my computer. Turns out it was only ad-ware, but this stuff really clogged my system so I couldn't play online at all. What a racket. Pay this for protection, ooops, now you'll need that too and another check for the guy who's going to fix it when nothing else works. Oh, yeah, this is fun.
Shoveled nice & early this morning so the sidewalks would be dried by mr. sun. My neighbors rewarded me by cleaning the drive & thus saving me valuable time. Mid afternoon my daughter unit & I loaded up the sleds & hit the local sledding hill. It was great, we had the place all to ourselves. It's quite the hill & every time (out of 5) I couldn't help screaming about half way down. The rush of being scared just overwhelmes ya!!! Was great & reminded me of a rollercoaster. I didn't get hurt & all was good. Frozen spray in your face just wakes ya up like nothing else.
Life continues to roll along. I sure wish I had time to visit Arizona. I do miss ya all out there!!!
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