I read rather than listened to BO’s acceptance speech. I liked some of the words he used. These are his words about purpose:
… part of what has been lost these past eight years can’t just be measured by...
M63-Sunflower Galaxy on 8/28/08
The Sunflower Galaxy is a target I’ve only imaged two times before, but the last time I imaged it (as part of my Messier Marathon I was really intrigued by it and wanted to come back to...
The Community Research Council recently underwent a name change and is now The Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies. Being a fan of all things Ochs (you know, like the New York Times), I think it was a fantastic move on...
15 Images You Won't Believe Aren't Photoshopped | Cracked.comWhat appears to be some normal-sized machine cropped and pasted onto a skyline is actually a gigantic machinized monstrosity designed for excavation by some Germans. Those things that look like saw teeth...
1) (File this under "be careful what you ask for")--THANK YOU for the response to my contributor call for Inspired Bliss, it has far exceeded expectation! Your interest and questions have been a thrill to read, but...
2) I am STILL...
I thank you so much for your prayers, support and encouragement over these last few years as I have journeyed through the application and support raising process that begins the adventure of serving at New Horizon Christian School in Acapulco....
If we continue to do the same things we have done, where will we be ?My guess is the demobilcan convention or maybe the republicrap convention next week all of the same foo will thrown on us all. There...
I may have mentioned that my husband excels at entertaining Mandy. He can have her giggling all evening, and does the stupidest things to do it. The latest is he sniffs her feet & says "phew" real dramatically while shaking...
Mom's Porch, originally uploaded by stacie_florer.
We are packing up our suitcases tonight and are heading up into the Ozark mountains to visit Shayne's folks tomorrow. We will be at a huge campground until Tuesday, then we are heading back to...
Need Labor Day plans? Check out the lineup for Rock City's Labor Day Old Time Music Festival! Take in live music under the Shade Tree at Lovers Leap from 12 noon to 8 PM, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Head...
We received word this afternoon that the former home of the Chattanooga Regional History Museum is currently being demolished. This information came from a source who wished to remain anonymous:
The former Regional History Museum building is being torn down outside...
SOCHI, Russia (CNN) -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia to benefit one of its presidential election candidates. Russian PM Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. of orchestrating the conflict...
Seriously… this is the deep thought that occupies my overworked mind today.
“What sound does a hippo make?”
As in those big things that look like a cross breed of a elephant and pig. A few of my people and I have...
Two AMAZING examples of the goodness, reach and power of blogging:
Design Mom's Nie Nie Day (more background information about Stephanie aka Nie Nie at her sister's blog, c Jane)
Anne @ Flowerdust recently championed those desperate for food by asking for...
Collier has written and/or photographed countless stories about the Appalachian Trail. He has covered the beginning, middle, and end for a journalistic series (The Boston Globe). He has written about famous people along the trail and day hikes (Men's Journal,...
Every year, Sports Illustrated College Football Mailbag writer, Stewart Mandel wades through the flood of emails proclaiming this conference is better than that conference. Even though he constantly tries to quell the issue, reminding us that the debate is almost...
Flipping through the latest Interior Design mag I ran across this chair. It's a good thing inspiration comes from anywhere. One day it could be the way the light hits the river right at dusk, other day may be a...
Yep, as I type this, it's just under 9 hours until VU kicks off their 2008 football season. I love college football, and enjoy watching Vanderbilt play as often as I can. They play tonight at 7:30 at Miami of Ohio...
The other night while falling asleep my brain was mulling over the different aspects of application development. While I feel quite capable in the individual disciplines, I think the hardest part for me is the process of tying all...
I worked 1/2 day yesterday and attended the prayer service to begin the 40 Days for Life. I think all went according to plan, and the weather was pleasant, the people very sweet, and everything went beyond my expectations. I...
In yet another example of pandering to our new German overlords welcoming Volkswagen to Chattanooga, local radio station 96.5 The Mountain announced today that they will be switching to a format described as “primarily German techno” in early 2009.
After...
Friends, if you think wind energy will play a major part in meeting America's energy needs, think again and again about the process. Wind energy doesn't help cities. Go, go nuclear!! Wind Energy Bumps Into Power Grid's Limits, New York Times When...
Oh, how I hope you've written a back-to-school poem for Pensieve's Poetic License! If you haven't already, it's never too late! This month's theme--"back to school"--could lead you in a thousand directions, and for once, you have freedom to choose...
When you are going to the Republican convention next week, expect a nice welcome sign from the Daily Show. As you are leaving the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport heading into the Twin Cities, this is what you are going to see.In...
The wait it nearly over!
Tomorrow, we pack into the family car and drive down to Lake Martin to stay with my folks for Labor Day. This is our first year buying season tickets, so we’re really excited. In the past,...
My heart is pierced bylove,grace,forgiveness,redemption...for eternity. Laus Deo!
Does it surprise you to know this was the picture that inspired that poem? Please visit Laura Salas for an explanation for this picture and "15 Words"....
Yesterday was Julia's first day of preschool and it went great! Her teacher said it seemed like it was old hat for her and that she must be playing school with Lizzie lately. I'd be lying if I didn't say...
happy anniversary to us! nine years ago today, we pledged our love and our lives to eachother, little knowing what we were getting ourselves into. it’s been much much better, yet harder, than expected.
so I want to thank Michelle for...
Toad Stool forest, originally uploaded by stacie_florer.There are tons of toad stools or mushrooms up here at my mother's...I thought this looks almost fairytale-ish...What a neat world it would be if we had trees like this?...
Top view of wierd moth, originally uploaded by stacie_florer.
We found this on the driveway a few days ago...I am going to have to look it up to see what sort of moth it is...funny thing is, we found it at...
[Pat Branham is a delegate for Hillary Clinton to the Democratic Convention in Denver. Her blog about the convention will appear this week on the Chattanooga Times Free Press website. Pat is Director of a Clinical/Vocational Staff, a realtor, an...
Dear Wonderful People,Last night immediately after posting the plea for folks to help out for Otto's surgery to help with his bilateral entropion, you all seriously blew my socks off. I have never, ever seen such an outpouring of generosity,...
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