Very reminiscent of X-files. I will definitely keep watching. Dh thought they hit too fast, too soon with the mythology instead of having a plausible start and building from there. I kind of agree, but I think that the actors are good and the potential is there for great character development with time--which also reminds me of X-files. The lead lady reminds me ever so much of Sam on Without a Trace, though. That's not a bad thing, since Without a Trace is a fave of mine. All in all, I was pleased--not completely sold yet, but excited by the possibility. :001_smile:

When I was young, I was a waif of a girl...not just in figure, though I was small, but also in presence. I was quite fearful, shy, a true wallflower. I rarely looked up unless spoken, too, and sometimes not even then. Part of this was due to my genetic makeup. I am sure that I was destined to be a bit reserved, bookish, introverted. Part of it was due to feeling abandoned by my dad and never quite feeling good enough to be loved. When I was in the sixth grade, a force of nature entered my life by the name of Mrs. Nancy Clark. She stood just over 5 feet, had fiery red hair and a fiery temper to match. She was the most passionate, beautiful, intelligent woman I had ever met. I was blessed to have her as my teacher, one day a week, for three years. She introduced me to logic puzzles, Broadway musicals, ancient civilizations and so much more. I was fascinated by her. I was even more fascinated that she genuinely cared for me. She thought I was smart, beautiful and capable of great things, and she spoke those words of life into me on every occasion. At the end of those three years, I was so lost to think of entering high school without her as my weekly haven. And, as for most of us, high school was hard. I was so extremely shy, but it gave me a heart for the outcast. When I was a junior, I learned that Mrs. Clark would be coming to teach at the high school my senior year. I was elated, to say the least, and determined to get into her classes. I was a bit frightened when I saw what those classes would be, but I signed up for both speech and drama. She was ever her dynamic affirming self, challenging me to break out the shell so tight about me. And, amazingly, I discovered something that I never would have without her. I had a voice. I was a great debater...little ol' me. And, I could write moving speeches. I even won an award for one. I now stand about a foot taller than her, but she will always be a giant to me. I am so very grateful to God for sending her into my life.

I got the ingredients for Ree's Olive Cheese Bread to make for my dad and stepmom tomorrow night since they were going to keep the kids for us. However, the meeting we had to attend was postponed, so we may eat it ourselves tonight. Yum...

Mine's up, too. :001_smile: Happy WW!

Somebody will probably start one on the curriculum board also later on. It's kind of fun to have a thread in each place since not everyone frequents both boards. Mine's up and the link is below.

I make my Dh crack up with that one too often. I am the queen of this disease, though, whatever it may be named. I also frequently mix-up my sayings. For instance: I can read you like a book. I often say, "I know you like a book." What? I don't know if I grew up hearing them wrong or what, but I give Dh fits of laughter on a regular basis with my absurd sayings. :001_smile:

I don't think Palin has done any whining over this.

I don't think it was directed as a personal attack towards Palin either. However, I agree with Pam that even if it was she is quite tough enough to handle it.

Dh asked me to tivo it, so we'll watch. I have no idea what it's about, but I am so ready for new tv.

I think that it was more because of their constant bickering than liberalism. I don't think that cable network news has to be balanced. I could care less...I have the choice to change the channel. However, I do think the mainstream media should strive to be more balanced and about news as opposed to bias.

Oh, my heavens! Aubrey and others looking for online viewing...here it is at it's best! Joss Whedon's wonderful, tragically short-lived series Firefly. Just go to hulu.com and search firefly. You can thank me later. :001_smile: Sorry if this has already been posted.

I was given Naproxen--the same thing as Aleve.

I've Been Working on the Railroad was one of my grandfather's favorites. :001_smile: How about some of the America songs? I know that they are a little harder, but songs like My Country Tis of Thee, You're a Grand Old Flag. There are a ton on the Wee Sing America cd.

PUSHING DAISIES! Pardon me for yelling. :001_smile: I think at least some of the episodes from last season are on ABC. We love this show.

As a matter of fact they did!!! Go Titans!!!

I'm assuming that someone has addressed that this has been deemed a hoax. I haven't read the entire thread, but Obama has taken the list off his campaign site. Here is a link.

Not silly at all. I hope this works out for you and provides a lifetime memory for you both.

Elaine, I have a dear friend who is also enduring this struggle. :grouphug: I am so sorry for your burden. I will be praying for you as I pray for her: that your home will sell quickly so that your family can be reunited and you get some much needed rest. Dawn

Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Isaiah 41, particularly verses 10 and 13 10fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with® my righteous right hand. 13For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you. Psalm 61: 1-4 1Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; 2from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, 3for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. 4Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah Habakuk 3: 17-19 17Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. 19GOD, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer’s; he makes me tread on my high places. God's richest blessings on you and yours. Dawn

I was in the San Francisco Bay area (Palo Alto to be exact :001_smile:) pregnant with dd, getting ready for work. We had just moved into a new apartment the month before and had not yet hooked cable up. My mother-in-law called to tell me the news about 15 minutes after Dh had left on Caltrain headed to South SF for work. It was pre-cell phones for us, and I had no way to contact him.

I admit I wasn't expecting to be wowed. I was wowed Wednesday night, and that was enough. McCain's speech started so slowly, I didn't think it was going to have any umph. I'm not terribly fond of his voice, and he definitely lacks the eloquence of others in this race. However, I was routing for him to do well. His choice of Palin has solidified my support. When he got here, my eyes filled with tears: I don't think it was the best speech I've ever heard, but he delivered it with vulnerability and genuineness, and he ended with a great big bang. I don't expect democrats to have enjoyed it, but I must say I did. Although I don't agree with McCain on every point, I have no doubt that my country would be safe in his care. Please PM me if you want to discuss anything I've said. I won't be following this thread.

You have me crying to! :001_smile: Happy tears for all God's blessings. Hope this new little one gives you lots of joy as this long month passes and that you'll be talking to Dh before you know it.

Somehow I doubt that. :001_smile:

I understood that, and I actually didn't mean to imply that you were. I was simply implying that I, personally, have to make the choice to stay away from incindery (that may not be a word, but I hope it still makes sense) talk here or elsewhere to avoid making mistakes with my own tongue, or fingers as the case may be here. :001_smile: You know you're one of my heroes, right? Even if we disagree a lot. I do not say that lightly.

Yeah...when she finished the speech, Dh said, "Well, I'm glad Tina Fey did good." :001_smile: He's a big fan of both ladies (Fey and Palin), and we look forward to seeing what SNL comes up with.