I love Glenn Beck! Have you ever wondered how he ended up joining the Mormon church? Wonder no more. Listen as he shares his life changing experience and how it has helped his family.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
My Early Valentine's Day
Earlier this week I pulled a late night trying to play catch up. Around midnight I walked into my bathroom and found these sitting on the counter with a note asking me to go to lunch on Friday.
My husband had lined up a babysitter for Emma and made plans for us to go see Biosphere 2 which has been on our lists of places to see since we moved here 3 years ago. So, after dropping kids, snacks, and valentines at school, we took Emma to Margie Delgado who graciously watched her while we went on our date.
Biosphere 2 is located 20 miles north of the east side of Tucson. It took us about 40 minutes to get there. We took advantage of our Tucson Passport which got us B1G1FREE admission. So, it cost $20 for both of us to get in. If you've never been, this is a place that needs added to your list. It was really interesting.
In the late 80s, Biosphere 2 was built. For 2 years, 8 scientists lived locked inside this Experimental place to see if they could survive. It's basically the largest greenhouse that you will ever see. It contains everything from desert to rain forest plantation. Here are some pictures I took from our visit.
This amazing picture was taken in the Rain Forest Area.
U of A students study botony here today.
My husband had lined up a babysitter for Emma and made plans for us to go see Biosphere 2 which has been on our lists of places to see since we moved here 3 years ago. So, after dropping kids, snacks, and valentines at school, we took Emma to Margie Delgado who graciously watched her while we went on our date.
Biosphere 2 is located 20 miles north of the east side of Tucson. It took us about 40 minutes to get there. We took advantage of our Tucson Passport which got us B1G1FREE admission. So, it cost $20 for both of us to get in. If you've never been, this is a place that needs added to your list. It was really interesting.
In the late 80s, Biosphere 2 was built. For 2 years, 8 scientists lived locked inside this Experimental place to see if they could survive. It's basically the largest greenhouse that you will ever see. It contains everything from desert to rain forest plantation. Here are some pictures I took from our visit.
This amazing picture was taken in the Rain Forest Area.
U of A students study botony here today.It was an amazing tour. Plan for at least 2 hours when you go. The tour takes approximately 1 hour and 15-20 minutes. The place is enormous. I can't imagine being locked inside for 2 years. That had to be hard. They had phones and television, but they were sealed inside for the entire time.
When we stepped out of the "lung", we were excited to see the snow that hadn't melted yet! It's not often that you see this white stuff in southern Arizona! Seeing snow made my day!
We had planned to go to lunch as well, but we knew we realistically did not have the time to go to a sit down place. So, we hit Bashas on our way back and got their amazing taco salads from their Deli area! It was a great day!
When we stepped out of the "lung", we were excited to see the snow that hadn't melted yet! It's not often that you see this white stuff in southern Arizona! Seeing snow made my day!We had planned to go to lunch as well, but we knew we realistically did not have the time to go to a sit down place. So, we hit Bashas on our way back and got their amazing taco salads from their Deli area! It was a great day!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Glenn Beck's 9 Principles
Taken From www.glennbeck.com
"Do you watch the direction that America is being taken in and feel powerless to stop it?
Do you believe that your voice isn't loud enough to be heard above the noise anymore?
Do you read the headlines everyday and feel an empty pit in your stomach…as if you're completely alone?
If so, then you've fallen for the Wizard of Oz lie. While the voices you hear in the distance may sound intimidating, as if they surround us from all sides—the reality is very different. Once you pull the curtain away you realize that there are only a few people pressing the buttons, and their voices are weak. The truth is that they don't surround us at all.
We surround them.
So, how do we show America what's really behind the curtain? Below are nine simple principles. If you believe in at least seven of them, then we have something in common. I urge you to read the instructions at the end for how to help make your voice heard.
Do you believe that your voice isn't loud enough to be heard above the noise anymore?
Do you read the headlines everyday and feel an empty pit in your stomach…as if you're completely alone?
If so, then you've fallen for the Wizard of Oz lie. While the voices you hear in the distance may sound intimidating, as if they surround us from all sides—the reality is very different. Once you pull the curtain away you realize that there are only a few people pressing the buttons, and their voices are weak. The truth is that they don't surround us at all.
We surround them.
So, how do we show America what's really behind the curtain? Below are nine simple principles. If you believe in at least seven of them, then we have something in common. I urge you to read the instructions at the end for how to help make your voice heard.
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The Nine Principles
1. America is good.
2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.
3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.
7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.
8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.
You Are Not Alone
If you agree with at least seven of those principles, then you are not alone. Please send a digital version of your picture to: wesurroundthem@foxnews.com and then stay tuned to the radio and television shows over the coming weeks to see how we intend to pull back the curtain."
I love Glenn Beck! I sent my picture. I hope you do too!
2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.
3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.
7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.
8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.
You Are Not Alone
If you agree with at least seven of those principles, then you are not alone. Please send a digital version of your picture to: wesurroundthem@foxnews.com and then stay tuned to the radio and television shows over the coming weeks to see how we intend to pull back the curtain."
I love Glenn Beck! I sent my picture. I hope you do too!
The Truth Has Been Restored!
Lately, I have been feeling so blessed for this simple knowledge. The truth has been restored to the earth. We have a living prophet and apostles who lead and guide us on the earth today. Jesus Christ stands at the head of this church that bares his name. He lives! He is our Savior! I hope you enjoy these videos by Elder L. Tom Perry and Elder Holland, modern apostles of the Lord Jesus.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Our Meeting With The Mayor
Today, Kati and I had our meeting with the mayor. I was happy to see that they really had listened to us and had worked at rewording the ordinance in accordance to suggestions we had made. They added the word "unattended" to the Unattended Child In Motor Vehicle Ordinance. They had somehow managed to leave out that word in the original. They also removed the words "in the motor vehicle" for the portion that stated "without supervision by another person in the motor vehicle who is at least 14". So, now you can still be " supervising" if you are within sight or sound of the vehicle. Yeah, we no longer have to stand in fear of dropping the books in the return slot or returning the cart to the cart return!
We didn't get it reduced to an infraction but they did add a clause that for a 1st violation, the person could have the opportunity to complete a diversion program, a 24 hour parenting class. After successful completion, the 1st class misdemeanor would be dismissed. They also removed the mandatory fine of $1,000. The judge could fine the person anywhere from $0-2,500 depending on the severity. The fine would have to cover the cost of the class which would range from $250-$450, so you technically could still be hit with a $500 fine.
With the rewording, I do not stand in fear of breaking this ordinance. With the rewording, children will be protected from being left unattended in a vehicle which was the original goal and the innocent, law abiding parents will be protected as well!
I'm grateful that I live in a community where the Mayor and Town Council truly listen to their citizens. The mayor even gave us his cell phone # and told us we could contact him at any time with any other concerns we might have concerning our town. We have an amazing mayor who truly loves the people and the town that he serves.
This has also gotten me interested in serving on a citizen advisory committee for the town. I'm looking in to the committee for the police. I really think there needs to be a voice of concern for parents of young children. I feel that had there been a parent on the committee, the wording of the ordinance would have been changed before it ever got passed.
I also think I will try to keep my shopping to Marana. Tucson passed an identical ordinance to the original one that Marana passed. For all those moms in Tucson, be careful when you go to return the shopping cart! I hope that Tucson follows the example of Marana and changes their poorly written ordinance as well!
We didn't get it reduced to an infraction but they did add a clause that for a 1st violation, the person could have the opportunity to complete a diversion program, a 24 hour parenting class. After successful completion, the 1st class misdemeanor would be dismissed. They also removed the mandatory fine of $1,000. The judge could fine the person anywhere from $0-2,500 depending on the severity. The fine would have to cover the cost of the class which would range from $250-$450, so you technically could still be hit with a $500 fine.
With the rewording, I do not stand in fear of breaking this ordinance. With the rewording, children will be protected from being left unattended in a vehicle which was the original goal and the innocent, law abiding parents will be protected as well!
I'm grateful that I live in a community where the Mayor and Town Council truly listen to their citizens. The mayor even gave us his cell phone # and told us we could contact him at any time with any other concerns we might have concerning our town. We have an amazing mayor who truly loves the people and the town that he serves.
This has also gotten me interested in serving on a citizen advisory committee for the town. I'm looking in to the committee for the police. I really think there needs to be a voice of concern for parents of young children. I feel that had there been a parent on the committee, the wording of the ordinance would have been changed before it ever got passed.
I also think I will try to keep my shopping to Marana. Tucson passed an identical ordinance to the original one that Marana passed. For all those moms in Tucson, be careful when you go to return the shopping cart! I hope that Tucson follows the example of Marana and changes their poorly written ordinance as well!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
This Just Made Me Laugh!
I'M SO GLAD I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS!
Never take life seriously; nobody gets out alive anyway
Thanks, Tracy, for the great laugh!
The Job Description of a Parent
My friend, Pam Boshard, sent me the following. It deserved to be shared!POSITION :
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma, Mums
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pops, Poppa
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Long term, team players needed, for challenging,
permanent work in an often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication
and organizational skills and be willing to work
variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends
and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to
primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily,
until someone needs $5.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a
pack mule
and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat
in case, this time, the screams from
the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges,
such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets
and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and
coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings
for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute,
an embarrassment the next.
Mu st handle assembly and product safety testing of a
half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for
the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and
janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :
None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,
so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because
of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that
you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension,
no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and
no stock options are offered;
this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love,
and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
** AND A FOOTNOTE 'THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER!!! **
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