Love Loyalty and Friendship

Thank you, Estelle - you made us laugh as Sophia!

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:24:49 GMT

REST IN PEACE

"I am thin and gorgeous"

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:54:51 GMT

NO OFFENSE TO MY PAGAN FRIENDS......

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:48:48 GMT

For the Pagans Who Think Its About Chocolate, Eggs, and Bunnies Easter May Have to be Postponed

HAPPY EASTER I

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:46:29 GMT

D'OH

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:17:28 GMT

Soooo...

I walked out of the house this morning without my keys.

7-11 employee of the year

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:38:08 GMT

LOLZ CATZ

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:07:28 GMT

HIPPO BIRDIE

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:38:33 GMT

To one of my dearest friends moodle!! Love you Kiddo - can't wait to see you in April!!

just my yearly post on Valentines, Love and realtionships

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:18:01 GMT

Valentines Day
Feb. 13th, 2004 at 4:17 PM
Just a quick note for everyone. Happy Valentines day to all. Congrats to everyone who has a valentine this year. Cherish the time you have with them. A little story about me.

My only BF and I had dated almost 2 years before I lost him. He was 18 and I was 19. We dated secretly in high school because we lived in this rural redneck community. Aaron and I had know each other almost out who school career. His mom had been my hair stylist for almost 13years. He and I played little league and golfed together. In the early morning hours of the thursday before Easter 1995, Aaron was hit by a drunk driver on his way home. Of course, the driver ran and was never found. I was on the ambulance crew that responded to the accident. I was mortified as I saw the car and knew it was my baby. He was thrown from the car. As we rushed to him I had to maintain composure as to not let our secret out. we got him in the back and we realized there was no hope. I pronounced him dead. We went to the hospital, where the doctor formally made the pronouncement. I went with the Sheriff to tell his parents. I could ot speak his name for the longest time. I moved from the area shortly after that. Aaron's mom finally cornered me one day on a visit up there and asked me if Aaron and I were a couple and if I knew about the things that appeared on his grave thru the year. I had made arrangements with the local florist who was a dear friend of mine to make sure that certain times of the year things were placed on Aaron's grave. She discretely made sure it was done and billed me for that items. Aaron's mom has every thing I had placed there that was able to be saved.

I have not had a relationship or been on a date since I lost Aaron. Granted I have tried, but things never worked in my favor. I relate this to you not for your sympathy but as a lesson. Do not take your lover/partner for granted. Cherish all the moments you have with them. You may have your squabbles and your times you want your alone time... we all do, but love them and care for them. Make sure you are with them for the right reasons.

With Love and a tear

Steven

Church Bulletins

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:21:35 GMT

They're Back! Those Wonderful Church Bulletins!

Thank God for church ladies with typewriters.
These sentences appeared in church bulletins or
were announced in church services (Summer, 2007
Release).

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The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
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The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the
Water." The sermon tonight: "Searching for
Jesus."
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Our youth basketball team is back in action
Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall.
Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a
chance to get rid of those things not worth
keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has
been canceled due to a conflict.
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Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our
community. Smile at someone who is hard to love.
Say "Hell" to someone who doesn't care much about
you.
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Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church
help.
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Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this
way again," giving obvious pleasure
to the congregation.
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For those of you who have children and don't know
it, we have a nursery downstairs.
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Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the
choir. They need all the help they can get.
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The Rector will preach his farewell message,
after which the choir will sing:
"Break Forth Into Joy."
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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on
October 24 in the church.
So ends a friendship that began in their school
days.
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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic
will be "What Is Hell?"
Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to
the addition of several new members
and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and
other items to be recycled.
Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
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Please place your donation in the envelope along
with the deceased person you
want remembered.
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The church will host an evening of fine dining,
super entertainment and gracious hostility.
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Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and
medication to follow..
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The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing
of every kind.
They may be seen in the basement on Friday
afternoon.
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This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing
in the park across from the Church.
Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning
at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to
lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is
done.
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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of
the congregation would lend him their
electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next
Sunday.
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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday
at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting
Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement
Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to
attend this tragedy.
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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First
Presbyterian Church.
Please use the large double door at the side
entrance.
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The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new
tithing campaign slogan last Sunday : "I Upped My
Pledge - Up Yours".

Church Humor

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:13:52 GMT

INCENSE: Holy Smoke!

JESUITS: An order of priests known for their ability to find colleges with good basketball teams.

JONAH: The original "Jaws" story.

JUSTICE: When kids have kids of their own.

KYRIE ELE ISON: The only Greek words that most Catholics can recognize besides gyros and baklava. (For you non-Catholics it means "Lord have mercy".)

MAGI: The most famous trio to attend a baby shower.

MANGER: Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph wasn't covered by an HMO. (The Bible's way of showing us that holiday travel has always been rough.)

PEW: A medieval torture device still found in Catholic churches.

PROCESSION: The ceremonial formation at the beginning of Mass consisting of altar servers, the celebrant, and late parishioners looking for seats.

RECESSIONAL: The ceremonial procession at the conclusion of Mass led by parishioners trying to beat the crowd to the parking lot.

RELICS: People who have been going to Mass for so long, they actually know hen to sit, kneel, and stand.

AMEN: The only part of a prayer that everyone knows.

BULLETIN: Your receipt for attending Mass.

CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of the Parish to lip-sync.

HOLY WATER: A liquid whose chemical formula is H2OLY.

HYMN : A song of praise usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation's range.

RECESSIONAL HYMN: The last song at Mass often sung a little more quietly, since most of the people have already left.

Important Info for tonights State of the Union

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:05:44 GMT

http://www.drinkinggame.us

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:20:52 GMT

73% Barack Obama
71% Chris Dodd
71% Hillary Clinton
70% John Edwards
70% Joe Biden
65% Dennis Kucinich
65% Mike Gravel
60% Bill Richardson
50% John McCain
45% Tom Tancredo
43% Mitt Romney
41% Mike Huckabee
38% Rudy Giuliani
35% Ron Paul
32% Fred Thompson

2008 Presidential Candidate Matching Quiz

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:20:09 GMT

What Claddah76 Means

You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.
You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.
A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.
You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.
People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:30:30 GMT

What Steven Means

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.
You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.
You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are very hyper. You never slow down, even when it's killing you.
You're the type of person who can be a workaholic during the day... and still have the energy to party all night.
Your energy is definitely a magnet for those around you. People are addicted to your vibe.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

While I was waiting on my delayed flight...

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:10:00 GMT

back to DC from being in St. Louis with the family for the holidays and visiting with Moodle in Nashville, I got a phone call from my sister with the announcement that she was ENGAGED!!!

Stolen from bigmosaywhat

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:01:37 GMT

Christmas Carols for the Mentally Disturbed

1. Schizophrenia - Do You Hear What I Hear?
2. Multiple Personality Disorder - We Three Kings Disorientated Are
3. Dementia - I Think I'll Be Home For Christmas
4. Narcissistic - Hark The Herald Angels Sing About Me
5. Manic - Deck the Halls and House and Lawn and Streets and Stores and Office and Town and Cars and Buses and Trucks and Trees and...
6. Paranoid - Santa Claus is Coming to Town to Get Me
7. Borderline Personality Disorder - Thoughts of Roasting on an Open Fire
8. Personality Disorder - You Better Watch Out, I'm Gonna Cry, I'm Gonna Pout, Maybe I'll Tell You Why
9. Attention Deficit Disorder - Silent Night, Holy, ooh look at the froggy - Can I have a chocolate? Why is France so far away?
10. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells.

NYC and Birthday wrap up coming soon

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:26:23 GMT

need to upload pic from the camera

NYC

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:40:44 GMT

I will be in NYC from Oct 11 to Oct 14th for my Bday - - HIT ME UP

Guess who I am seeing....

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:57:31 GMT

Sunday November 4th 12 Noon
Washington Convention Center

The Queen of Butter and Pork...

Pope Benedict Sings Showtunes:

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:56 GMT

"O What a Beautiful Mooooor-ning! O What a Beautiful Day! I Gotta Beautiful Feeeeeee-ling Everything's Goin' My Way!"

Dr. Suess & The Cat in the Hat on jobs

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:21:54 GMT

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:03:55 GMT

Liturgical Movements of Personal Devotion
and other amusing things
(yeah, it's a church thing)

BOWING - Simple Bow
[x] At the name of Jesus
[x] Toward the processional/recessional cross
[ ] Toward the Gospel book during the processional
[ ] When saying, "And also with you"
[ ] Toward the priest during the pro/recessional
[x] Toward the bishop during the pro/recessional
[x] At the Gloria Patri
[ ] Why the heck should I bow?

BOWING - Profound Bow or Genuflection
[x] When entering/leaving a pew (if Sacrament is reserved)
[x] When approaching or leaving the altar
[x] During the Nicene Creed at the Incarnatus: From "he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man" through "he suffered death and was buried."
[x] At the Sanctus: "Holy, holy, holy..."
[ ] At the words of institution
[x ] After the words of institution
[ ] Again, why the heck should I bow or genuflect, huh?

SIGN OF THE CROSS+
[x ] Up, down, left, right (RC)
[] Up, down, left, right, heart (Anglican)
[ ] Up, down, right, left, heart (Orthodox)
[] At every mention of "Father, Son and Holy Spirit" (or similar form)
[] At the end of the Gloria: "You alone are the most high - Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the +Glory of God the Father."
[x] When using Holy Water, entering and leaving the church
[x] At the opening of the liturgy
[ ] At the Gospel Proclamation - Regular way
[x] At the Gospel Proclamation - Forehead, Heart, Mouth
[] At the final clause of the Nicene Creed: "we look for the +resurrection of the dead..."
[x] During prayers for the departed (if "Rest eternal grant to them..." or similar is used)
[x] At the absolution after confession
[] At the Sanctus: "Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord."
[ ] During the Words of Institution
[] At the Elevations after the Words of Institution
[] When the celebrant says, "sanctify us also..."
[] Before receiving Holy Communion
[x] After receiving Holy Communion
[x] At the blessing/dismissal
[ ] At the Lord's Prayer: "and deliver us from evil."
[x] When passing by a church whilst on the street (sometimes)
[x] At the beginning of the Magnificat, Benedictus, or Nunc Dimittis
[ ] I don't do the sign of the cross because my sign is listed in the horoscope.

KNEELING
[x] Before the service begins
[x] During the Penitential Order during Lent
[x] At the confession of sin
[] During the prayers of the people
[x] During the Eucharistic prayer
[x] While receiving Holy Communion
[x] The post-Communion prayer and blessing
[ ] I don't kneel, my knees hurt.

THE SIGN OF PEACE
[x] The Peace - Important (but please don't use this time for an extended get-to-know-you conversation!)
[ ] The Peace - Enjoyable
[x] The Peace - Awkward and irritating
[ ] Um, yeah, excuse me, but I don't know you.
[ ] Get away from me you pervert!

THE SERMON
[x] Roll eyes during a dumb sermon
[x] Smile politely during a dumb sermon
[x] Do a crossword puzzle during a too-long sermon
[ ] Applaud, hoot, or holler at a good point during a sermon
[ ] Give an "Amen" during a sermon
[ ] Take down notes during a good sermon
[ ] Fall asleep during the sermon

ADMINISTRATION AND RECEPTION OF THE EUCHARIST
[ ] Intinction (if I've got an obvious mouth/throat infection)
[x] Sipping or wetting lips from chalice
[ ] Handing over host to be intincted by chalice bearer or acolyte
[ ] "Ewwww, nasties!"

THE PRIEST
[ ] Ignore the priest after the service
[x] Shake the priest's hand after the service
[ ] Hug the priest after the service
[ ] Give the priest a kiss on the cheek after the service
[ ] *speaks in a sulty voice* "Hey pops, wanna listen to my confession? I'm all alone at home this evening."

MUSIC
[x] Traditional music
[x] Contemporary music
[ ] Have the cantor and choir shut up NOW.

THE BIBLE
[ ] King James Version
[ ] Bishop's Bible
[ ] Coverdale Bible
[x] Revised Standard Version
[x] New Revised Standard Version
[x] New International Version
[ ] Message Bible
[ ] Comic books and mags are my Bible

COFFEE HOUR
[ ] Coffee hour = heaven (though the coffee itself is often dire)
[ ] Coffee hour = hell
[ ] Coffee hour = necessary evil
[ ] Coffee hour = near occasion of sin
[x] Coffee hour only when there's sherry/alcohol
[ ] I'd rather cozy up at Bucky's with the rector or vicar

THE BISHOP
[x] Kissing episcopal rings
[ ] Just shaking bishop's hand

CHURCH ATTIRE
[x] Casual at church
[x] Semi-formal at church
[x] Formal at church
[ ] G-string and body fur

FIRE AND SMOKE
[x] Prefer incense
[ ] Incense = can't breathe
[ ] Incense = major headache
[x] Light candles
[ ] I don't trust myself; I'll burn the church down.

DIGNUM ET JUSTUM EST
[x] "It is right to give Him thanks and praise."
[ ] "It is right to give our thanks and praise."
[ ] "It is right to give God thanks and praise."
[ ] "It is right to offer thanks and praise."
[x] Ah, screw it. "It is meet and right so to do."

THE PATER NOSTER
[X] "Our Father, who art in heaven."
[ ] "Our Father in heaven."
[ ] "Our Abba in heaven."
[ ] "Our Mother in heaven."
[ ] "Yo pops, with yer bling-bling."

WORSHIP SPACE
[ ] Solitary worship
[x] Small parish
[ ] Medium parish
[] Large parish
[x] Cathedral
[ ] Mission/chaplaincy
[ ] Megachurch
[x] Anywhere "as long as the word is rightly preached, and the sacraments faithfully administered"
[ ] Can't be arsed to go to church

SACRAMENTALS
[x] Use the Dominican rosary
[ ] Use the Anglican rosary
[ ] Use an Orthodox prayer rope
[ ] Use a Franciscan Crown, the seven-decade Dominican rosary
[ ] Use Sacrifice Beads
[ ] Use Prayer stones
[ ] I use the rosaries/prayer beads for other means (i.e. strangulating people)
[x] Venerate icons
[ ] Iconoclastic tendencies (or maybe I'm just not a visual or touch-y person)

OTHER - JUST FOR FUN
[x] Saying the filioque clause during the Nicene Creed
[ ] Whispering "My Lord and My God" at the elevation of the consecrated elements
[ ] Extending your arms when saying, "And also with you"
[ ] Strike breast during Lord's Prayer: "Forgive us our sins..."
[x] Strike breast at any petition for forgiveness and pardon
[x] Strike breast when saying "Lord, I am not worthy to receive You..."
[ ] Slap yourself in dismay when the priest says something stupid
[ ] Trip someone in the procession and pretend you didn't do it.

THE SACRAMENTS
[x] Transubstantiational Eucharist
[ ] Consubstantiational Eucharist
[ ] Holy Mystery Eucharist
[ ] Symbolic/Remembrance Eucharist
[ ] Cookies 'n juice time!
[ ] "Ooooh, refreshments!"

NUMBER OF SACRAMENTS
[ ] 2 Sacraments
[x] 7 Sacraments
[ ] 8 Sacraments
[ ] 2 Sacraments and 5 Sacramental Rites
[ ] Coffee hour
[ ] I don't call them sacraments; I call them ordinances!
[ ] The number is undefined

WHAT IS AN EPISCOPALIAN/ANGLICAN?
[x] Catholic
[ ] Protestant
[ ] Neither]
[] Both

THEOLOGY
[x] High Church/Anglo-Catholic/Anglo-Orthodox
[ ] Broad Church
[ ] Low Church
[ ] Charismatic
[ ] Evangelical
[ ] Restorationist, as to restoring the pre-Reformation Catholic traditions of Anglicanism
[x] Affirming/Accepting
[ ] Welcoming, but seeking to preach the truth with love
[ ] Progressive
[x] Conservative
[x] Post-modern
[ ] Liberal
[ ] Moderate
[x] Traditional, theologically speaking

CALVINISM VS. ARMINIANISM
[ ] Calvinist
[ ] Arminian
[x] Neither position
[ ] I don't care.

THE TRINITY
[ ] Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifer
[x] Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
[ ] Source, Saviour, and Procession
[ ] Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver
[ ] Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

THE BLESSED VIRGIN
[x] The Blessed Virgin was immaculately conceived
[x] The Blessed Virgin was assumed into heaven
[x] The Blessed Virgin "fell asleep"
[x] The Blessed Virgin was prepared during her life with special grace to be pure and holy for the birth to Jesus
[ ] The Blessed Virgin is ever-virgin
[x] Good ole Mary and Joe had a bucket of kiddies
[ ] The Blessed Virgin is present in the Eucharist because by the power of the Holy Spirit her Son took our flesh from the Blessed Mother, and because his Body and Blood is present in the Bread and Cup, she is present in a special but not real way
[ ] The Blessed Virgin is co-redemptrix with her Son
[ ] The Blessed Virgin fell asleep, was buried, and three days later was resurrected and taken bodily to heaven, a foretaste of what will be for all who are in Christ.

Travel

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:03:56 GMT

Just got back from 10 days in St. Louis - it was a nice vacation!! Here my future travel:

August 10 to 12 Louisville, KY
September 13 to 16 Boston, MA
October 11 to 14 NYC ( my 31st Bday )

Kayne from Project Runway

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 07:32:23 GMT

I hung out with Kayne tonight and we are doing dinner and cocktails tomorrow evening with some other friends. He really is a total sweetheart!

I will have to see how my pics turned out and post some later - its bed time