Still Life

If  the Internet, and what we post today, lives on into infinity, I sometimes wonder what my grandkids, or greatgrandkids might think of me.  I don't think too hard about that, but I wish I could know more about my ancestors... their viewpoints - likes and dislikes, their hobbies, their religous takes, their personal worlds.

With that in mind, here is a Still Life of my side of the bathroom corner.  Stuff I use everyday to get ready.  My toothbrush and toothpaste are in the lower drawer, and my hairbrush is perched on an upper shelf unit.

So hey Great-Grandkids (to be)... this one is for you  :)

Nothing to Do

I remember when we first moved to this town, there was someone complaining in the Editorial part of the local newspaper that there was "nothing to do here."

Well last Wednesday after work, I attended a two hour Senior Grad Night meeting.  On Thursday I went to a fund-raiser dinner, and on Friday I went to the high school basketball games.  Then on Sunday afternoon, I attended the Art Council presentation of a Jazz Ensemble!

I never did understand what that guy was talking about!  There is gobs to do here, but you have to make the effort to become involved.

:)

Sunrise On Grizzly

How Social Media is Playing a Part in World Politics

A fourth assassination attempt has resulted in the death of a third nuclear scientist in Iran in the past two years. Iran says it will hold "the U.S., Britain and the Zionist regime accountable for their actions."

In response,

"Brig. Gen. Yoav Mordechai, a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces, said on his Facebook page Wednesday: "I have no idea who targeted the Iranian scientist but I certainly don't shed a tear."


http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/15/world/meast/iran-nuclear-scientist-killed/index.html?iref=obinsite

Thots and Things

My little brain has been busy the past few days so I was thinking I should jot down a few items before I forget!

JAMMIES

I LOVE "Jammie Time" evening. Sometimes it hits me early in the evening, and sometime later, but when it's Jammie Time, it's time to get into something way more comfortable! I especially LOVE "Jammie Days"... when I don't have to work, or have any other plans, and I can stay home all day in my jammies. I don't usually just sit around and read and eat bon-bons... I'm getting dishes done, picking things up and getting them to where they ought to be, and running loads of laundry, all the while catching up on some favorite TV shows. But the fact that I don't have to get dressed is delightfully wonderful! :)

IOWA CAUCUS

I don't understand how Iowa can choose a presidential candidate. Look how many of them dropped out! Had they had the caucus in Oregon, perhaps the outcome would have been way different but now, our say doesn't matter really. Who decided Iowa represents the whole country's opinion?

Results for Iowa Republican Caucus (U.S. Presidential Primary)
Jan 03, 2012 (>99% of precincts reporting)

Mitt Romney 30,015 24.6%
Rick Santorum 30,007 24.5%
Ron Paul 26,219 21.4%
Newt Gingrich 16,251 13.3%
Rick Perry 12,604 10.3%
Michele Bachmann 6,073 5%
Jon Huntsman 745 0.6%
No Preference 135 0.1%
Other 206 0.2%

In the caucus, Santorum and Paul were 2 and 3, but in the New Hampshire Primary on January 10th, Paul and Huntsman were 2 and 3! So has Iowa and New Hampshire already chosen the Repulican candidate?

Results for New Hampshire Republican Primary (U.S. Presidential Primary)
Jan 10, 2012 (100% of precincts reporting)

Mitt Romney 97,532 39.3%
Ron Paul 56,848 22.9%
Jon Huntsman 41,945 16.9%
Newt Gingrich 23,411 9.4%
Rick Santorum 23,362 9.4%
Rick Perry 1,766 0.7%
Michele Bachmann 349 0.1%
Other 3,272 1.3%

And when is the Oregon Primary?


THANKFUL

Lord Jesus, I am so thankful to be able to come home at the end of a workday, chilled by this non-winter but COLD type of weather, and have a snug little house where I can crank of the heat! Thank You that you have provided the means by which I can work, and earn money, to keep this little home :)

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Well, school has started and it's looking pretty good. My main teacher has altered a few things, and maybe not so much is required during the week, but I am sure this makes the other assignments all the more important. I feel confident about a good quarter :)