Surprising modern and upscale isn't it... so how do you like the real Africa now? And......why aren't their rich helping their poor, instead of us !
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Africa they never show you.
This is quite an enlightenment. Where are the little kids living in the dirt houses with the flies on their faces? Are those just staged so we contribute to the wealth of their country? Maybe we should show them how some of our own poverty strickened people live and reverse the situation. Do you think we would get any help from Africa? Hummm. Food for thought
Surprising modern and upscale isn't it... so how do you like the real Africa now? And......why aren't their rich helping their poor, instead of us !
Surprising modern and upscale isn't it... so how do you like the real Africa now? And......why aren't their rich helping their poor, instead of us !
Should Math Be Taught in School?
Why don't we put the question to the real experts: beauty pagent contestants!
Am I The Only One Watching the Women's World Cup?!?
Yep, even at work I can have a window open showing the ESPN 3 feed when I am not home (although the feed of the U.S. game was intermittent so I must not be the only one watching it). Right now France is up on Canada 3-0 with about 15 minutes to go.
Every school I have taught at, soccer was the big sport (none of them had football teams) and all the school have had pretty good soccer teams. I have several former students who went on to professional careers (most successful one was on the Canadian National men's team for a while) and have always loved the game. I went to a lot of Mutiny games when they were in Tampa. One of the real highlights in Florida was in '96 when many of the women's Olypmic teams were training in Bradenton. They played several friendly matches that were free and open to the public to attend at a local field. There were no stands, bring your own chairs/blankets. This was world class international soccer and I had seats that were better than the front row...heck, you were sitting mere feet from the sidelines. It was more like sitting on the player's bench than in the stands. To be that close to world class players is something else.
The U.S. is ranked number 1 in the world, but a lot of soccer fans think they are overrated. I want to see them bring the cup back home to the U.S. for the first time since '99.
Every school I have taught at, soccer was the big sport (none of them had football teams) and all the school have had pretty good soccer teams. I have several former students who went on to professional careers (most successful one was on the Canadian National men's team for a while) and have always loved the game. I went to a lot of Mutiny games when they were in Tampa. One of the real highlights in Florida was in '96 when many of the women's Olypmic teams were training in Bradenton. They played several friendly matches that were free and open to the public to attend at a local field. There were no stands, bring your own chairs/blankets. This was world class international soccer and I had seats that were better than the front row...heck, you were sitting mere feet from the sidelines. It was more like sitting on the player's bench than in the stands. To be that close to world class players is something else.
The U.S. is ranked number 1 in the world, but a lot of soccer fans think they are overrated. I want to see them bring the cup back home to the U.S. for the first time since '99.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Marine Life
If you are interested in seeing more send an email to operator@wi.rr.com, I have a PowerPoint file I can send you and there are 79 pictures in it.
.....SER
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my sundry sunflowers! How are you? Have you been enjoying the summer so far? I bet Ms. Why Not is, gallivanting all over the place to soak up the sights and sounds. She probably does more sightseeing in one day than I do all year. Oh my. We have some decent weather, so Why Not? Tee-hee. This coming Monday is the 4th of July, a day of celebration and/or debauchery in Racine, depending upon how you look at it. I am glad that I do not have to look at it as a police officer on that day. Oh dear. Our men and women in blue have their hands more than full on the 4th of July. Thank you so much, Racine Police, and Sheriff, and Mt. Pleasant and Caledonia police, and firefighters and paramedics and staff and everyone who works so hard to keep the rest of us safe on the holiday. May you be blessed with abundant patience and tolerance. May the day pass without serious incident. We are grateful to you all.
For some reason, Senor Zanza has no interest in the festivities in Racine on the 4th. In fact, he says he’s leaving town Friday, and will return “when things get back to normal.” Fine. Suit yourself. Junior and I will watch the parade near Mr. OrbsCorbs’ place. (He doesn’t know it yet, but he’s inviting us over for the 4th again this year.) I heard that Charlie received a 6 foot tall cat tree and we want to see him playing on it. Junior loves that cat. He also loves the girls walking around at the parade, so I have to keep an eye on him. The real problem is the fireworks. I don’t have much interest in that mob scene on North Beach, but Junior insists upon seeing them. I can’t blame him. I was the same way when I was his age. Last year, the crowd got so tight and close as everyone was leaving after the fireworks that I astral-projected Junior and I right out of there. As usual, we landed in the shrubbery outside home.
There’s so much more happening in our area this weekend that I can’t list it all. See for yourself at the Journal Times’ “Your guide to summer fun in Racine County:” http://www.journaltimes.com/lifestyles/leisure/article_ff8c2baa-7672-11e0-88b9-001cc4c03286.html
I wish Junior would just settle for watching this:
Thank you for reading my blog, my dears. The pleasure is all mine. I’m so lucky to be the JTI’s psychic. The most wonderful group of people calls me their friend. I am honored.
Who put the bomp in the bomp, bah bomp, bah bomp? Find out here: madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com.
Enjoy the hazy, crazy, lazy days of summer, my sweets. Have fun on the 4th, but be careful. (I’m such a mother.) I love you all. Lalochezia!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
This is what's new
As some of you know, I lost my big iguana, Sly, early in June.
I was crushed. He was my cuddle buddy (I KNOW, some folks don't understand it but it's true).
I didn't think I would be ready to replace him this soon but I thought I should start checking adoption sites for what is out there. I only wanted to adopt a rescue lizard, as there are many out there in need of homes. Through Petfinder.com, Flash was listed. Flash is the bright green, super adorable little ig in the picture above. He was at an avian rescue and education place in Hubertus.
The more I read about Flash (which wasn't much), the more I felt drawn to him.
Maybe it was how out of place he must feel being kept, tho safe, in a place filled with loud birds. I called my sister and we took a road trip the very next day, and on June 14th, Flash became one of the family.
The 21st of this month, my neighbor's granddaughter (and a friend of ours), sent a message to me through facebook asking if there was any way I could take in their bearded dragon. This is actually the kind of lizard I was looking for, knowing 'froglover' was also interested, as we've had them before. They are docile, and cuddly, even though they are prickly. I told her we could, and as of June 25th, Titus became one of the family as well. His 1st day here was spend checking everything out, and looking for trouble. I kept the window of the enclosure open to see what he'd do, and sure enough, he was checking for an escape route - booger! He has since settled in and settled down. Both transitioned well to us, which is always a good thing. I went from lizardmom to lizardlessmom to dual lizardmom :) Life is good :)
Crazy question (PS - I'M BACK!)
Ok, what is the strangest thing you've ever done in the heat of frustration?
Did it turn out well?
I haven't been able to post thanks to my hubby's tinkering with a whole different account on my computer. Somehow it connected them both and something went haywire and I lost my ability to connect and be able to post.
I couldn't get back into my own blog, it would not recognize me even tho my email address and other things were still correct.
I have been tinkering and trying my darnedest to come up with something that would work.
I gave up and created a 2nd blog to replace the one I could no longer access :(
Fine, all well and good, except it messed up my settings here too...
He tells me earlier this week that we're switching internet providers....
I HATE CHANGE, and I very very very much dislike having to change email addresses. This put me over the edge and I sprung for my own domain. it was cheap and I had enough of his changes, and sent him the very 1st email from my new domain account to tell him - HA!! Was he surprised, amazingly not as much as I would have thought! I guess we've been married long enough I don't surprise him by much anymore LOL!!!
Do I have a clue what I'm doing, heck no. I just wanted to own thing.
I checked on a whim to see if lizardmom.com was available. When it said it was,
after I stopped laughing in amazement, I did it!
Am I happy I did, yup. Still kinda tickled that it exists.
Will I do anything with it? probably not, as I have no clue what to do and nothing really to do with it.
I'm usually a little more rational and roll with whatever but hearing of one more change put me over the top. I needed an email and identity that wouldn't change, an account that was compatible with BOTH this blog as well as my own, an NO MORE CHANGES if I have anything to do with it.
I'm a very patient person but I do have my limits.
(brings back the day a coworker of mine pointed out that while I was telling her I'm a patient person, I was very mad at someone else haha)
Tell me I'm not the only one to do something crazy when pushed a little too far too often - please :)
Did it turn out well?
I haven't been able to post thanks to my hubby's tinkering with a whole different account on my computer. Somehow it connected them both and something went haywire and I lost my ability to connect and be able to post.
I couldn't get back into my own blog, it would not recognize me even tho my email address and other things were still correct.
I have been tinkering and trying my darnedest to come up with something that would work.
I gave up and created a 2nd blog to replace the one I could no longer access :(
Fine, all well and good, except it messed up my settings here too...
He tells me earlier this week that we're switching internet providers....
I HATE CHANGE, and I very very very much dislike having to change email addresses. This put me over the edge and I sprung for my own domain. it was cheap and I had enough of his changes, and sent him the very 1st email from my new domain account to tell him - HA!! Was he surprised, amazingly not as much as I would have thought! I guess we've been married long enough I don't surprise him by much anymore LOL!!!
Do I have a clue what I'm doing, heck no. I just wanted to own thing.
I checked on a whim to see if lizardmom.com was available. When it said it was,
after I stopped laughing in amazement, I did it!
Am I happy I did, yup. Still kinda tickled that it exists.
Will I do anything with it? probably not, as I have no clue what to do and nothing really to do with it.
I'm usually a little more rational and roll with whatever but hearing of one more change put me over the top. I needed an email and identity that wouldn't change, an account that was compatible with BOTH this blog as well as my own, an NO MORE CHANGES if I have anything to do with it.
I'm a very patient person but I do have my limits.
(brings back the day a coworker of mine pointed out that while I was telling her I'm a patient person, I was very mad at someone else haha)
Tell me I'm not the only one to do something crazy when pushed a little too far too often - please :)
Monday, June 27, 2011
WOMEN
A real woman is a man's best friend.
She will never stand him up and never let him down. She will reassure him when he feels insecure and comfort him after a bad day.
She will inspire him to do things he never thought he could do; to live without fear and forget regret.
She will enable him to express his deepest emotions and give in to his most intimate desires.
She will make sure he always feels as though he's the most handsome man in the room and will enable him to be the most confident, sexy, seductive and invincible...
No wait...SORRY.
I'm thinking of whiskey. It's whiskey that does all that shit.
Never mind.......
She will never stand him up and never let him down. She will reassure him when he feels insecure and comfort him after a bad day.
She will inspire him to do things he never thought he could do; to live without fear and forget regret.
She will enable him to express his deepest emotions and give in to his most intimate desires.
She will make sure he always feels as though he's the most handsome man in the room and will enable him to be the most confident, sexy, seductive and invincible...
No wait...SORRY.
I'm thinking of whiskey. It's whiskey that does all that shit.
Never mind.......
Mapping the 2010 U.S. Census
This is really neat, you can see all kinds of demographics of anywhere in the US
Mapping the 2010 U.S. Census
Mapping the 2010 U.S. Census
The Crowd at the Beach!
My boyfriend and I went out for drive this weekend and I decided to take some pictures of North Beach. I just couldn't believe how crowded it was not only on shore but out on the water too. Also just trying to drive through there was unbelievable. They finally but the fence up on the left side so no one can park on the grass now.
This is a picture by the beach you can see a lot of people on the sand. There are some people out in the water also.
This picture is a couple of boats lined up by the shore. There was so many lined up there I couldn't get more than this. There was also a lot of sailboats out on the water.
This is a jet ski with someone on the inner-tube in back. I thought this was really neat and I wanted to get this picture.
I just thought I would share with you how it looked down by the beach this weekend. The traffic there was horrible and I am glad we didn't stay that day. I hope everyone enjoys the pictures.
This is a picture by the beach you can see a lot of people on the sand. There are some people out in the water also.
This picture is a couple of boats lined up by the shore. There was so many lined up there I couldn't get more than this. There was also a lot of sailboats out on the water.
This is a jet ski with someone on the inner-tube in back. I thought this was really neat and I wanted to get this picture.
I just thought I would share with you how it looked down by the beach this weekend. The traffic there was horrible and I am glad we didn't stay that day. I hope everyone enjoys the pictures.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Sunday Afternoon Videos
I've been around....traveled... Over the years of my life, I've seen the majestic snow capped mountains of Colorado reflecting a mirror image on a crystal clear lake. Seen the vast waters and felt the sea breeze of the Pacific Ocean as I waded in the waves off the coast of Oregon. Gazed in wonder along the lines of palm trees at the golden sandy hills of Southern California. Yet, to this Midwestern native from Wisconsin, there is no place like home...
Home, that someone would describe as "flat as a pancake". Yeah. From what I see in this land of rolling hills of corn, the ample barns and silos and desolate towns and villages is the integrity of the people who live here. The integrity of who we are... Farmers and industrial workers. The blue collar of America's Heartland and taking pride in who we are....
Yet, some amazing music has come from America's heartland... First we have John Cougar Mellencamp. Born and raised in Indiana, Mellencamp often sang about teen rebellion, the plight of the farmers and life of the heartland of America.... He often gets political, but we're not going to into to it are we? Here's one of my favorites, "Small Town", from the Scarecrow album.
Next is Kansas, a progressive rock band from where else? Kansas, of course. This six piece band rose to fame in the '70's with their heart warming lyrics of spiritual uplifting, Native Americans and other things that will ponder the mind. Their music is a mix of American-style boogie-rock and complex, symphonic arrangements with changing time signatures. Here is a cool video of one of their lesser known songs, "Cheyenne Anthem" off of their best album, Leftoverture.
The recent passing of Clarence Clemons, of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band had affected me deeply. Few musicians can match the "Big Man" in the terms of the sax.His sax solo on "Jungleland" is one of the most impressive I've ever heard. I've never seen Bruce Springsteen in concert, but I've heard it's an experience itself. An experience I'd always wanted to try. "The Boss", lyrically has the most visionary approach to the America's Heartland that I've ever known. His blue collar feel singing away about the misfortunes of America, yet embracing to the heart. Springsteen is the true defender of the faith in the heart of America.
Home, that someone would describe as "flat as a pancake". Yeah. From what I see in this land of rolling hills of corn, the ample barns and silos and desolate towns and villages is the integrity of the people who live here. The integrity of who we are... Farmers and industrial workers. The blue collar of America's Heartland and taking pride in who we are....
Yet, some amazing music has come from America's heartland... First we have John Cougar Mellencamp. Born and raised in Indiana, Mellencamp often sang about teen rebellion, the plight of the farmers and life of the heartland of America.... He often gets political, but we're not going to into to it are we? Here's one of my favorites, "Small Town", from the Scarecrow album.
Next is Kansas, a progressive rock band from where else? Kansas, of course. This six piece band rose to fame in the '70's with their heart warming lyrics of spiritual uplifting, Native Americans and other things that will ponder the mind. Their music is a mix of American-style boogie-rock and complex, symphonic arrangements with changing time signatures. Here is a cool video of one of their lesser known songs, "Cheyenne Anthem" off of their best album, Leftoverture.
The recent passing of Clarence Clemons, of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band had affected me deeply. Few musicians can match the "Big Man" in the terms of the sax.His sax solo on "Jungleland" is one of the most impressive I've ever heard. I've never seen Bruce Springsteen in concert, but I've heard it's an experience itself. An experience I'd always wanted to try. "The Boss", lyrically has the most visionary approach to the America's Heartland that I've ever known. His blue collar feel singing away about the misfortunes of America, yet embracing to the heart. Springsteen is the true defender of the faith in the heart of America.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Question of the day...
Nagasaki 2011, following earthquake and tsunami:
And now for that question ...
Just what in the hell is that arch
made out of anyway?
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