Life Is A Journey

We don't need no stinkin' facts.

2012-01-07T05:00:00.000-08:00

But, hey, don't let the facts get in the way of a good story, and all your political pandering.

A new year and the same ol' mother fu@&ery!

2012-01-06T13:16:00.000-08:00

Happy happy. Joy joy!

2011-12-24T10:23:00.000-08:00

"Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth" - Charles Dickens, 1836 Wishing you a happy Christmas and joyful New Year. May 2012 mean you never miss the opportunity to make snow angels, jump in puddles and skip along the flowers. May the only fights you ever have be

Today we visit Norway.

2011-12-17T15:28:00.000-08:00

Last Walk Around Mirror Lake - Boom Bip (Boards of Canada Remix) from FroschYankee on Vimeo. NOT on my bucket list. And NO it will NEVER be. I will have to see Mirror Lake from the tourist locations. Thank you very much.

I boycott bigotry.

2011-12-14T18:37:00.000-08:00

The America I thought I knew was built on religious freedom and tolerance. We were the melting pot of the world. Do you remember? In this current America,not only do some cling to their guns and religion, they also cling to their ignorance. And while I fully support freedom of speech and beliefs, I will never condone bigotry. So, being the good American capitalist that I am, I say this: "

The college grad.

2011-12-10T22:00:00.000-08:00

"Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."--Howard Thurman Go set the world on fire Gussie! I am so proud to be your mother!

What makes a family?

2011-12-03T10:03:00.000-08:00

Put this on your list Gussie!

2011-12-01T10:06:00.001-08:00

dagdraumar from Allan Wilson on Vimeo.

Lessons from my sweet sister.

2011-11-25T14:04:00.000-08:00

“I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from

Forgiveness.

2011-11-21T14:28:00.000-08:00

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Believe.

2011-11-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

Part 5 of 12 in a series. JAMES. The fourth child in the Routley clan was my father, Jim. Initially, I thought finding one word to define what he taught me was going to be difficult, since all of who he was is a part of all I have become. But, it really only took me a moment to know the word, because it is the one word I've always shared with my own children. BELIEVE. Believe in who you

#Occupy Temple

2011-11-04T14:11:00.000-07:00

Source: http://www.dailykos.com/blog/Comics/

About that American Dream.

2011-10-21T17:37:00.000-07:00

I have no doubt that whether conservative or liberal, we ultimately share the same goal: A better quality of life for our children. This letter profoundly answers for me why the protests on Wall Street are important in shaping what the American Dream will be. CLICK HERE. An Open Letter to that 53% Guy.

Life Lesson #43,455: Hypocrisy

2011-10-19T20:15:00.000-07:00

Be A Warrior.

2011-10-17T22:33:00.000-07:00

I am dedicating this post to my Uncle Mike. And reaching out to other family members and friends. Some of us have totally different views across the political spectrum, but we have this in common...our rights and our future. Are we in this together or not? Michael E. Routley, 1951-2011 Politicians and pundits try to dismiss what is happening with the Occupy Wallstreet protests, and the

Forgetting our history lessons.

2011-10-15T14:46:00.000-07:00

"There is nobody in this country who got rich on his own. You moved your goods to market on the roads the rest of us paid for. You hired workers the rest of us paid to educate. You built a factory and it turned into something terrific or a great idea. Keep a big hunk of it. But part of the underlying Social Contract is you take a hunk of that and pay it forward to the next kid who comes

Strength.

2011-10-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

(part 4 of 12 series) MARY. Even before the events of this past summer, I had already picked the word "strength" to describe my Aunt Mary. And after watching her struggles over these past months, it is THE word that truly defines who she is to me. It isn't the physical definition, but the internal one: mental power and moral courage. Strength is what she has taught me about living. As a

I want my country back.

2011-10-03T14:40:00.000-07:00

This is what you mean, when you say that...right? Otherwise we are part of "stupid".

Fifi - Day 10

2011-09-26T05:50:00.000-07:00

The third time was the charm. After peeing all over everything twice, her majesty finally slept through Grandma's picture taking session. Already she rules our kingdom.

Life Changing

2011-09-18T05:56:00.000-07:00

And just like that, changes come screaming into our life. After the 20 year old in me got done screaming "I am too young to be a grandma", the maternal instincts kicked in and all I could think was "look at the most beautiful baby in the world". In this single moment our lives have changed, our next generation has arrived and life as we know it will never be the same.

Stunt Poetry

2011-09-14T13:35:00.000-07:00

Stunt Poetry from Rishi Kaneria on Vimeo. Maybe more like Zen-Stunt Poetry. Breathe deep, take off, then float. Repeat. Love it.

Class Warfare.

2011-08-19T14:06:00.000-07:00

"If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother." Deuteronomy 15:7 "The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright." Psalm 37:14 "The LORD enters into judgment against the elders

Girl Power

2011-08-18T14:55:00.000-07:00

“It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens, but we, the whole people, who formed the Union … Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less.” – Susan B. Anthony. Today marks the 91st anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Today, I never take this right for

The first step to recovery...

2011-08-10T01:26:00.000-07:00

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Is admitting we have a problem. I don't blame people for being angry, but when are we going to stand up and do something about it? Let's play grown ups and do the right thing to rebuild our country. We faced tougher times after the Civil War and World War 2, and our leaders actually LEAD by doing what

"MOVE"ING.

2011-08-08T03:26:00.000-07:00

MOVE from Rick Mereki on Vimeo. 1 of a series of 3 short films. One of my longings is to see more of this wonderful world we live in. This film "moves" me, I oohh and aahh at the beautiful videography. Enjoy 11 countries in 1 minute.