Michele

Nope, he's trying to yank my chain. Which is peurile at best...but whatever. As someone who has been through natural disasters (in the form of EQ's, quite a few times), I would think that preparations, evac plans, and if warning is given, a way to implement those plans (unlike EQ's...), I suspect I'd've left the area. But hey, I guess that's because I make so much money (last year's income: grand total: $0. Not even welfare). Or maybe it's because I am white (again, I don't understand the connection...). Or perhaps it's because I've been through them, and understand the aftermath of it, and how much fun it is to be in the city (NOT....reference the wonderful '92 riots...). Apparently, I am to be castigated because I'm white. Or because, being white, I obviously have money (the same fallacy used in all blacks are poor...). Or maybe it's because I have the attitude (you can thank my liberal democrat Dad for it) that I take care of myself; only in the very worst situations do I accept help, and never from the government, as they are likely to not be there...). Hrm. Good grief. I should have an attitude of entitlement because I'm white - after all, all white people are rich, right? So where the fuck is mine??? LOL, I'm going back to school to earn mine...not so that the gubmint can hand it to me. And that has nothing to do with my skin color...nor location. And Mike, we are not allowed to criticize people if they're black, mexican, asian - or anything other than white. Didn't you read the racism memo? Only white folk can be criticized...sorta like only the US can be criticized for the ills of the world. Same sort of thing. So don't criticize anyone of any other color than white 'cause you'll be labeled a racist...even if you're totally correct in your criticism and it was not based on color in the first place. And with that, I'm off to tackle some homework... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

But that's the point, isn't it? That people waited...and in CO, no-one waited. They just acted. Maybe it's just me. But a catagory 5 on a scale of 5, regardless of if it's rain or snow, is pretty bad. And yet...well...people did what they had to do to make sure their communities survived and came together to help each other. And maybe I'm stupid, but I think that's the way it should be. Communities helping others...not waiting for a government to send aid, because that might never get there. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Dunno - as these things go, the project is "Untitled" as of yet. So it's one of the Kelly productions, but I thought it was "Wedding Planner", although I'm not sure of that, either...it's untitled...so who knows. I'm just tickled pink for Pops. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Yes, of course my kitties love me. They are all over me, whether there's food or not; and they miss me...when I'm gone for a while - say, 4-5 days, when I come home, I am buried in kitty love...even when my best friend comes and feeds them. I'm the one they love and trust...and I love them right back. Course, Penguin still won't let me touch her, but she does sleep on the bed when I'm there, and if my foot accidentally touches her under the covers, she doesn't even move. That's progress... So yeah, they love me...Simon even says "bless you" when I sneeze. Well, not technically 'bless you', but he meows right after I sneeze each and every time. LOL! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

My father is the absolute bestest pop, and a damned fine actor. He just got word he has been cast in a series slated to air in the spring. The best part is the guy who's producing it - David E. Kelly...who produced: Boston Legal, The Practice, Ally McBeal, Picket Fences, and others. Dad's not starring, but it is recurring, and Dad is happy about everything (meaning billing, colleagues, exposure, et cetera). My Dad - 84, still going strong. I am indeed proud of him. He so rocks. Just thought I'd share the news...considering that there have been recent health scares (and no, we still don't know what was wrong...but he's feeling better now...), I thought I'd share the good news, too. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Whomever came up with that knows cats...if it can be played with, a kit that age will indeed play with it. And even if you can't figure out how to play with it, they will. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

CCR, Crosby Stills and Nash, or the Eagles. There is a DVD of the Eagles out there that I'd love to get my hands on...but CCR really rocks. Too bad they're not touring anymore. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I don't understand...someone steals your dinner, and you can't say anything about it because you're in the military? Man. If that's the case, thanks for doing what you do. I couldn't do it... (and I'd do an anonymous, typewritten in 16 pt. font bold...that way, no one but the thief would know who I was, and they couldn't say anything without admitting theft. Muahhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaa......) Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

That just sucks. I'd leave a note, in black marker, taped to the fridge door... "Dear Thief. You ate my dinner. I left it so I could have dinner tonight. I didn't get dinner, but apparently YOU did...so now, may this food rot in your belly, give you the runs, carbuncles, boils, and warts, and hives, and make your breath stink. And that's me being nice." Fawkers. Food thieves suck. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Walt, me and numbers don't get along very well....sigh... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Moles are the single reason I didn't do well in Chem in high school - and thus the reason for taking this damned class now. And Moles come next week...and I'm dreading it. Sigh... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Chemistry. Know what sucks worse? Chemistry, 5 hours/5 days a week, while you've got the headcold from hell. Who cares about sigfigs when you're snuffling and blowing your nose right offa your face??? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

It's hard to say good bye to your buddy (and Bob sure was a great one, according to the vid and the memorial...), but you did do the right thing. You let Bob go on to the Bridge, and you will meet again; and until then, Bob will hang out in the sun, play with friends new and old, and be painfree and happy...and then one day, Bob will be back at your legs, winding 'round them, purring in happiness and gratitude. And until then, remember that Bob loved you, and you loved Bob. Nothing will take that away, and nothing can dim the memories. So hold on to those, and know that you WILL meet again. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's terribly hard... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Hugs, vibes, prayers, and purrs from my crew. I know how hard things can get...let me know if you need an ear. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

You so ROCK! I know the feeling - and I'm proud of you! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LISAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Not to pick on your post, DSE, but it was the one who brought up the question... See, I've been to many churches. I've passed the plate across me to the people beside me. I've not once placed anything into the plate at any of these churches. And I've never been kicked out, or refused reentrance, when I did that. As a matter of fact, the last service I went to, at Christmas with my brother and his family, we as visitors were admonished to NOT place into the plate - that the church was offering the service to their visitors as a gift, and that we should feel no obligation to contribute. Now, if you're discussing TV evangelists, I wouldn't have a clue...I don't watch those channels. But my experience has been markedly different, in regards to the collection of $$ than "gimme all your $$ or you're going to hell." Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

If that is the complete message, than bad on me for not tolerating it long enough to get through it all. I think, though, that it's not necessarily the message that gets through...and it's a scare tactic at best, the way they're working it. That's my issue with most fundamentalist religions - it's not about loving God, but it's about fear. There are some who say it doesn't matter what way you get to God, just get there...but as for me and mine, I'd rather do it from love than from any other position or perspective. I'm sick, so I'm heading to bed. Sorry for any confusion, Paj, but that initial thing just hit me wrong. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I guess what I'm meaning is that the fundamental question being asked about how one is "good enough for heaven" is scripturally unsound. From what I understand, and I'm no seminary student so I could easily be incorrect, is that no-one, by themselves, is good enough to get to heaven...and it is only via Christ that one might get there. Not even if they did all 10 of the Commandments perfectly their entire life...not one is "good" enough to get into heaven. And frankly, if the very first question - and the premise upon which it's asked - is fundamentally unsound, I'm probably not going to spend much time there looking around to see what's what. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Paj, I've got to ask you, here is as good a place as any... In the link, "Are You A Good Person", the very first flash point question is "are you good enough to go to heaven?" or something very similar. I'm terribly surprised to see you advocating this site, because that basic premise - that anyone could "earn" or "be good enough" for entrance into heaven flies in the face of Christianity. From what I understand, and granted, I may not understand it all - that no-one is good enough for heaven just on their own, by their own works...but rather, only through the Gift God gave, His Son, was that honor given to some. In other words, there's not a darned thing one can do to get into heaven by themselves...and that's the premise of christianity. So why are you promoting a site that is inherently biblically flawed? Had to ask...thanks in advance. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Not work, per se, but Chemistry. Starts today, runs until the 3rd of Feb., and I am not looking forward to it whatsoever. Good luck to us all! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Turkey burger on an english muffin, baked veggies and mashed potatoes. Trying to sort out my eating habits, and I know I like the above. Let's see how long I can stay away from a fast food place. My main problem is time...school, for the next 5 weeks, is from 4-10 pm, M-F...and that's gonna make it tough. But I'm trying to plan, and see what I can do with stuff at home. Tomorrow is slow cooker salsa chicken and rice...and I have no idea about Wednesday...probably left overs from Tuesday. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

No kidding. Even I understand it, you know? LOL!! To the OP: Good grief, another "what happened to the WTC" thread. All I can say is there are tons of conspiracy sites out there that will feed your additions if that's what you want. I believe that AQ and UBL did it, and that's why I'm not posting on those sites. But I bet you'd find them interesting... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Me...but it was inevitable. My Mom was really sick at my brother's house, and so was the baby. But you can't help hug on babies, or Moms, so I was exposed there. Then of course the plane home - lots of coughing and snuffles there. And of course, spending 3 hours in the ER waiting room with people who have lots of colds and flu... So when I woke up yesterday with a stuffy, bloody nose, I knew I was in for it. Dayquil, Nyquil, tissue packages, fruit, and lots of water were purchased at the market...and now I'm home, in my robe, and being quiet. Which is exactly what I need to do...considering Chemistry class begins on Tuesday. Sigh. Hope everyone feels better soon!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Erm...well...there are some who think the US government did it. Some think that God did it. However, I believe the evidence firmly points to one asshat named Usama Bin Ladin, and his organization (may they rot in deepest darkest hottest hell) Al Q'aida. If you're looking for discussion/argument, run a search - there are myriad threads discussing this ad nauseum...you should be able to find one which matches your own opinion. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~