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Friday, December 29, 2006
Theology
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Birthday of a King
A little over a year ago, a friend of mine, Patrick*, went along with me to my church's annual Christmas Candlelight service. Before we got out of the car, I told Patrick, "I must warn you; there's this song we always sing and it's not that great. Yet, somehow, we always manage to survive it." Patrick looked at me as though I was insane but it was for his own good. . .
Well, the time came. It was between traditional songs that one would expect and long to hear at a candlelight service. I believe it happened between "O Holy Night" and "Go Tell it on a Mountain." The praise team began, "Birthday of a King."
My Sunday School teacher says it hails from the 1930s, a time when America was suffering the Great Depression. While the lyrics may suggest otherwise, it just seems to require audiences to have prescriptions for Prozac. However, one of our ministers just loves the song.
In the midst of mumbling the words, Patrick leans over and says, "I think this was the song cut from The Sound of Music. I couldn't help but laugh. I wish it was cut from our minister's yuletide repertoire.
Later, my Sunday School class gathered at the nearby Fuddrucker's. We discussed this song and Patrick said, "Well, at least she gave me fair warning."
Here's your chance to know the awe and wonder we experience annually.
* Name changed to protect me from the "Nutty Professor"
Well, the time came. It was between traditional songs that one would expect and long to hear at a candlelight service. I believe it happened between "O Holy Night" and "Go Tell it on a Mountain." The praise team began, "Birthday of a King."
My Sunday School teacher says it hails from the 1930s, a time when America was suffering the Great Depression. While the lyrics may suggest otherwise, it just seems to require audiences to have prescriptions for Prozac. However, one of our ministers just loves the song.
In the midst of mumbling the words, Patrick leans over and says, "I think this was the song cut from The Sound of Music. I couldn't help but laugh. I wish it was cut from our minister's yuletide repertoire.
Later, my Sunday School class gathered at the nearby Fuddrucker's. We discussed this song and Patrick said, "Well, at least she gave me fair warning."
Here's your chance to know the awe and wonder we experience annually.
* Name changed to protect me from the "Nutty Professor"
Monday, December 25, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
Out of the mouths of bears
I have been blessed with family who have, through the years, given me awesome gifts. Once, I woke up on Christmas morning to find a bicycle awaiting me by our tree. It was awesome - it was purple with a banana seat. Later on, my folks got a flag for the back of it. I loved that bike.
Another year, I got the She-Ra castle. The impressive box took up the trunk of the car as we traveled to Corpus Christi for Christmas. While this gargantuan package (bigger than my six year old self) remained unlabeled, I knew it was for me. Nevertheless, I was happy to get the beautiful, cloud-like pink castle.
When cabbage patch dolls were all the rage, I was able to get three. Elena Tracy, Terry Marjorie, and Melanie Celeste are packed away somewhere. I remember requesting that they have green eyes and all the girls do. Terry and Melanie are redheads even.
The only time I was ever denied a desired toy was when I was seven or so. I really wanted a Teddy Ruxpin. I was enthralled by how this bear's mouth was synchronized with little audio tapes. Later on, I wanted to play my M.C. Hammer and Paula Abdul tapes inside this teddy bear just to see what that would be like. Alas, my parents said they could not afford this loquacious bear.
I hadn't really thought of this until I started seeing the TJ FairyTales guy. He talks, too. When I first saw the commercial a couple of weeks ago, all I could imagine TJ saying was "Stop, Hammertime. Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh."
Friday, December 15, 2006
Blogging Type
| Your Blogging Type Is the Private Performer |
 Your blog is your stage - with your visitors your adoring fans. At least, that's how you write with your witty one liners. And while you like attention, you value your privacy. You're likely to have an anonymous blog - or turn off comments. |
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Caveat: The title for this entry is, perhaps, a reference that only my coworkers will understand. For anyone who'd appreciate clarification, feel free to email me. :-P
Well, the humble library at which I work has employed a group known formally as the Safety Patrol. This group of fearless student workers can and will escort paranoid employees and patrons to and from their vehicles. The fine folks of Safety Patrol wear "intimidating" neon orange vests over their street clothes. To me, they practically yell, "Hall Monitor" as opposed to "Protector of the Weak and Meek" but I digress. When they are not escorting, members of the Safety Patrol wait in the foyer of various buildings on the campus, including the library.
Among the Safety Patrol are two individuals to whom I will refer to as Dee and Dum. Dee and Dum are a couple of student escorts that are roughly the same size and shape (sort of like Humpty Dumpty). I believe that I, standing five feet eight inches, am taller than both. They don't scare me much. Once, after an incident with a CLG (Creepy Looking Guy or Creepy Library Guy), I actually considered enlisting the help of Dee but she was on her cell phone. So, I bravely managed to find my car without CLG harassment.
Once, one of the directors asked me if I had ever utilized the services of the Safety Patrol. I told him “No, I haven’t.” He asked, “Why not?” I responded, “Well, I’m taller than they are.”
Some of my coworkers let the powers that be know that it was scary coming into the library when having to open it at 6:30 in the morning. Honestly, I prefer the buddy system.
Thus, they assigned this pre-dawn patrol to the ever-popular library fixture of Ed Dominic*. (Ed had been a shelving assistant at the library until he was “relieved of his duties” due to his bossing around of other shelving assistants). Let’s just say Ed is a prize short of a Happy Meal. This is who the police chief determined could walk around with a walkie-talkie, “securing the area” in his official neon orange vest. We’re to call on Ed if we need any help in the morning. Of all people! Well, I must admit that with his black, faux snakeskin boots, and Garth Brooks style cowboy hat, Ed is actually taller than me. Nevertheless, I have opted for the buddy system, asking “Hey, can we walk out together? I feel better going with you than with Ed Dominic.”
As one of my coworkers put it, Ed probably rode the short bus to school. She’d also rather risk her life at the choking hands of a mugger than walk to and from the parking lot with Ed Dominic. If she or anyone else did have Ed accompany them to the parking lot and some unsavory type attacked, Ed would most like run back to the library, yelling “Call 411” into his walkie-talkie instead of the proper “Call 911.”
Can I get some mace? Whether or not I will use it on a would be attacker or the Safety Patrol is another story. . .
* Name changed to protect me from the quintessential CLG.
Well, the humble library at which I work has employed a group known formally as the Safety Patrol. This group of fearless student workers can and will escort paranoid employees and patrons to and from their vehicles. The fine folks of Safety Patrol wear "intimidating" neon orange vests over their street clothes. To me, they practically yell, "Hall Monitor" as opposed to "Protector of the Weak and Meek" but I digress. When they are not escorting, members of the Safety Patrol wait in the foyer of various buildings on the campus, including the library.
Among the Safety Patrol are two individuals to whom I will refer to as Dee and Dum. Dee and Dum are a couple of student escorts that are roughly the same size and shape (sort of like Humpty Dumpty). I believe that I, standing five feet eight inches, am taller than both. They don't scare me much. Once, after an incident with a CLG (Creepy Looking Guy or Creepy Library Guy), I actually considered enlisting the help of Dee but she was on her cell phone. So, I bravely managed to find my car without CLG harassment.
Once, one of the directors asked me if I had ever utilized the services of the Safety Patrol. I told him “No, I haven’t.” He asked, “Why not?” I responded, “Well, I’m taller than they are.”
Some of my coworkers let the powers that be know that it was scary coming into the library when having to open it at 6:30 in the morning. Honestly, I prefer the buddy system.
Thus, they assigned this pre-dawn patrol to the ever-popular library fixture of Ed Dominic*. (Ed had been a shelving assistant at the library until he was “relieved of his duties” due to his bossing around of other shelving assistants). Let’s just say Ed is a prize short of a Happy Meal. This is who the police chief determined could walk around with a walkie-talkie, “securing the area” in his official neon orange vest. We’re to call on Ed if we need any help in the morning. Of all people! Well, I must admit that with his black, faux snakeskin boots, and Garth Brooks style cowboy hat, Ed is actually taller than me. Nevertheless, I have opted for the buddy system, asking “Hey, can we walk out together? I feel better going with you than with Ed Dominic.”
As one of my coworkers put it, Ed probably rode the short bus to school. She’d also rather risk her life at the choking hands of a mugger than walk to and from the parking lot with Ed Dominic. If she or anyone else did have Ed accompany them to the parking lot and some unsavory type attacked, Ed would most like run back to the library, yelling “Call 411” into his walkie-talkie instead of the proper “Call 911.”
Can I get some mace? Whether or not I will use it on a would be attacker or the Safety Patrol is another story. . .
* Name changed to protect me from the quintessential CLG.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
My political profile . . .
| Your Political Profile: |
| Overall: 60% Conservative, 40% Liberal |
| Social Issues: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal |
| Personal Responsibility: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal |
| Fiscal Issues: 100% Conservative, 0% Liberal |
| Ethics: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal |
| Defense and Crime: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal |
Julenisse
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Sunday, December 03, 2006
Grad School
These are the greatest things about grad school right this second:
Listening to :
- The semester ends December 15th.
- Spring semester doesn't start until after MLK, Jr Day.
- My practicum waiver request was --- ACCEPTED! YIPPEE
- Of course, there's the whole getting a better job thing . . . lol
Listening to :
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Just do it!
No matter how you feel, vote!!!!
There is a bond issue for NHMCCD that I totally support because we need more space but I am not telling you how to vote. Just do it, though.
There is a bond issue for NHMCCD that I totally support because we need more space but I am not telling you how to vote. Just do it, though.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
The F word . . . Forgiveness :)
My mom sent this to me this morning and I realized I needed to share it. I pray this helps you at least in the way it has already helped me.
YSIC,
~ Jorie
October 26, 2006
Encouragement for Today
Principle 1
"Pardon Me?"
Wendy Pope, Director of Development, Proverbs 31 Speaker Team Member
Key Verse:Matthew 18:21, "Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" (NIV)
Devotion:
I have to confess I have never believed that forgiving others is an issue with which I have difficulty. I get upset and angry like most people do when I am wronged; however, I tend to ignore the problem or the person until I "feel" better. Thus, I never really deal with the offense at hand. God has brought me face to face with my naiveté. His desire is to work in and through me to surrender a part of myself that has been displeasing to Him: self-righteousness and an unforgiving spirit. Oh, the lessons I have learned. Oh, the lessons I am still learning.
A circumstance arose between my family and other families on my cul-de-sac. It is a situation I would like to have forgotten but the problem and the persons are not likely to go away. They are all there each time I turn down my street. God has been teaching me about forgiving other, and making me deal with my self-righteousness by having me living right in the middle of my offenders.
I have learned that forgiving others is a choice. There are days when the accusations hurled against me make me burn with anger, and the last thing I want to do is bless those who persecute me. The power of the Holy Spirit living in me enables me to live beyond the anger and bitterness to extend forgiveness. When anger and attitude raise their ugly head, I make the choice to say out loud, "Now Lord, I forgave them already. Help me to live in the forgiveness I have extended." The choice to live in bitterness is mine. The power to make the choice not to live in bitterness comes from God. I am unable to do this apart from Him. The voice of the liar cleverly tries to lure me with memories of the hurt and betrayal I felt. Then I remember his objective for my life is not peace, but pandemonium.
Today's key verse is taken from the parable of the unmerciful servant. Peter wanted to know how many times forgiveness should be offered. Jesus, in true teacher fashion, gave His answer in story form. He goes on tell of a master who forgives a debt that a servant owed him. This same servant refuses to forgive a debt owed him by a fellow servant. Upon learning of this, the master rebukes the servant and turns him over to the jailers to be tortured. Jesus concludes the story by telling Peter, "This is how My Heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." (V35) Frightening isn't?
Are you being tortured by the power of an unforgiving spirit? The good news is forgiveness and freedom is only a prayer away.
My Prayer for Today:
Lord, search my heart today. Bring to my attention anyone I need to forgive. Give me the courage and power to pardon them. I can't wait to live in the freedom forgiveness offers, In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Application Steps:
Continue today's prayer until God brings someone to your heart. Write the person's name on a piece of paper with the offense. Call the person, forgive him or her, and throw the paper away.
Reflection Points:
Am I living in a state of torment because of unforgiveness?
Have I completely accepted God's gift of forgiveness for my sins?
Do I need to seek forgiveness from someone I have offended?
Power Verses:
Psalm 78:38, "Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger and did not stir up his full wrath." (NIV)
Ephesians 4:32, "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (NIV)
Colossians 3:13 , " Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (NIV)
Currently reading : The Changing Academic Library: Operations, Culture, Environments (Acrl Publications in Librarianship) By John M. Budd Release date: By 30 May, 2005
YSIC,
~ Jorie
October 26, 2006
Encouragement for Today
Principle 1
"Pardon Me?"
Wendy Pope, Director of Development, Proverbs 31 Speaker Team Member
Key Verse:Matthew 18:21, "Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" (NIV)
Devotion:
I have to confess I have never believed that forgiving others is an issue with which I have difficulty. I get upset and angry like most people do when I am wronged; however, I tend to ignore the problem or the person until I "feel" better. Thus, I never really deal with the offense at hand. God has brought me face to face with my naiveté. His desire is to work in and through me to surrender a part of myself that has been displeasing to Him: self-righteousness and an unforgiving spirit. Oh, the lessons I have learned. Oh, the lessons I am still learning.
A circumstance arose between my family and other families on my cul-de-sac. It is a situation I would like to have forgotten but the problem and the persons are not likely to go away. They are all there each time I turn down my street. God has been teaching me about forgiving other, and making me deal with my self-righteousness by having me living right in the middle of my offenders.
I have learned that forgiving others is a choice. There are days when the accusations hurled against me make me burn with anger, and the last thing I want to do is bless those who persecute me. The power of the Holy Spirit living in me enables me to live beyond the anger and bitterness to extend forgiveness. When anger and attitude raise their ugly head, I make the choice to say out loud, "Now Lord, I forgave them already. Help me to live in the forgiveness I have extended." The choice to live in bitterness is mine. The power to make the choice not to live in bitterness comes from God. I am unable to do this apart from Him. The voice of the liar cleverly tries to lure me with memories of the hurt and betrayal I felt. Then I remember his objective for my life is not peace, but pandemonium.
Today's key verse is taken from the parable of the unmerciful servant. Peter wanted to know how many times forgiveness should be offered. Jesus, in true teacher fashion, gave His answer in story form. He goes on tell of a master who forgives a debt that a servant owed him. This same servant refuses to forgive a debt owed him by a fellow servant. Upon learning of this, the master rebukes the servant and turns him over to the jailers to be tortured. Jesus concludes the story by telling Peter, "This is how My Heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." (V35) Frightening isn't?
Are you being tortured by the power of an unforgiving spirit? The good news is forgiveness and freedom is only a prayer away.
My Prayer for Today:
Lord, search my heart today. Bring to my attention anyone I need to forgive. Give me the courage and power to pardon them. I can't wait to live in the freedom forgiveness offers, In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Application Steps:
Continue today's prayer until God brings someone to your heart. Write the person's name on a piece of paper with the offense. Call the person, forgive him or her, and throw the paper away.
Reflection Points:
Am I living in a state of torment because of unforgiveness?
Have I completely accepted God's gift of forgiveness for my sins?
Do I need to seek forgiveness from someone I have offended?
Power Verses:
Psalm 78:38, "Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger and did not stir up his full wrath." (NIV)
Ephesians 4:32, "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (NIV)
Colossians 3:13 , " Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (NIV)
Currently reading : The Changing Academic Library: Operations, Culture, Environments (Acrl Publications in Librarianship) By John M. Budd Release date: By 30 May, 2005
Friday, October 13, 2006
Eva
Dear Eva,
I am sorry to hear that Dyamond (aka Carlton) has gone MIA. Joell is probably right, though. Have you looked for Carlton in this book?
Love,
Jorie
Sunday, September 10, 2006
We've lost one . . .
Last night, my family received a phone call. We learned that an eighteen year old guy who belonged to our church was killed in a motorcycle accident earlier last evening. He was late to work and trying to make up for lost time. The pavement was wet. Although he was wearing his helmet, he still died.
He had just graduated from high school this past May. He was a beloved son and beloved brother to six boys and girls. He helped his family by working and will be missed by so many people.
I only remember talking to him once - a time when I nearly broke his nose by swinging open a windowless door to our church's office. We exchanged "Excuse me"s and "I'm sorry"s at the time.
While I didn't know him all that well, I still cried. His mother lost a son that had made her very proud.
Thankfully, he was baptised and he had gone on the latest mission trip. Please say a prayer for his family, his friends, and his church.
Also, drive carefully. It's really "better late, than never."
Jorie
He had just graduated from high school this past May. He was a beloved son and beloved brother to six boys and girls. He helped his family by working and will be missed by so many people.
I only remember talking to him once - a time when I nearly broke his nose by swinging open a windowless door to our church's office. We exchanged "Excuse me"s and "I'm sorry"s at the time.
While I didn't know him all that well, I still cried. His mother lost a son that had made her very proud.
Thankfully, he was baptised and he had gone on the latest mission trip. Please say a prayer for his family, his friends, and his church.
Also, drive carefully. It's really "better late, than never."
Jorie
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Friday, August 18, 2006
I have survived!
I have survived:
- Summer Reading Program
- Trips to Tomball, Greenspoint, and The Woodlands
- Summer Session II - I made an A+
- Jury Duty
Among other things . . . .
Monday, July 31, 2006
July - It's been real
Life has been both busy and weird. Here are the stats:
- My work schedule has had me all over the place. SRP has ended and we signed up over 3500 kids for the program. 200+ will be coming to an ice cream party held in honor of those who read more than 60 books/ more than 30 hours.
- While I was at work, a creepy guy in his fifties gave me his phone number and asked me to call him that evening. Friends, e-mail me for the details on this one. Truth is stranger than fiction.
- Class goes on for another week or so. So far, I've got an A+ average. Let's keep praying.
- I'll have two weeks off from school after next week. Then, I'm taking 6 hours in addition to my full-time work schedule.
- My church has gotten itself a new pastor. In the past month, we've had 1 party for the previous minister's wife, 1 Q&A for the future pastor, 1 party for the pastor's who's serving in Costa Rica, and 1 farewell party for the previous pastor and his wife. We've still got a welcome party, fall luncheon, etc etc.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Ben Stein Speaks
My friend Red sent this to me and, rather than forward the awesome message, I choose to post it in my blog. While I am not in 100% agreement with the opinions on spanking, I feel Mr Stein expresses many of my feelings.
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The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary, Sunday, 12/18/05.
Here with at this happy time of year, a few confessions from my beating heart: I have no freaking clue who Nick and Jessica are. I see them on the cover of People and Us constantly when I am buying my dog biscuits and kitty litter. I often ask the checkers at the grocery stores. They never know who Nick and Jessica are either. Who are they? Will it change my life if I know who they are and why they have broken up? Why are they so important?
I don't know who Lindsay Lohan is either, and I do not care at all about Tom Cruise's wife.
Am I going to be called before a Senate committee and asked if I am a subversive? Maybe, but I just have no clue who Nick and Jessica are.
If this is what it means to be no longer young. It's not so bad.
Next confession: I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees Christmas trees. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are: Christmas trees.
It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, "Merry Christmas" to me. I don't think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu.
If people want a creche, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.
I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an
explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution, and I don't like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship Nick and Jessica and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him?
I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too.
But there are a lot of us who are wondering where Nick and Jessica came from and where the America we knew went to.
In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke, it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking.
Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her "How could God let something like this Happen?" (Regarding Katrina)
Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response. She said, "I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives.
And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?"
In light of recent events...terrorists attack, school shootings, etc. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her body found recently) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools,and we said OK.
Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK.
Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed suicide). We said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said OK.
Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves.
Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with "WE REAP WHAT WE SOW."
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell.
Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says.
Funny how you can send 'jokes' through e-mail and they spread like wildfire but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing.
Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Are you laughing?
Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it.
Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us than what God thinks of us.
Pass it on if you think it has merit. If not then just discard it...no one will know you did. But, if you discard this thought process, don’t sit back and complain about what bad shape the world is in.
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The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary, Sunday, 12/18/05.
Here with at this happy time of year, a few confessions from my beating heart: I have no freaking clue who Nick and Jessica are. I see them on the cover of People and Us constantly when I am buying my dog biscuits and kitty litter. I often ask the checkers at the grocery stores. They never know who Nick and Jessica are either. Who are they? Will it change my life if I know who they are and why they have broken up? Why are they so important?
I don't know who Lindsay Lohan is either, and I do not care at all about Tom Cruise's wife.
Am I going to be called before a Senate committee and asked if I am a subversive? Maybe, but I just have no clue who Nick and Jessica are.
If this is what it means to be no longer young. It's not so bad.
Next confession: I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees Christmas trees. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are: Christmas trees.
It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, "Merry Christmas" to me. I don't think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu.
If people want a creche, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.
I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an
explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution, and I don't like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship Nick and Jessica and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him?
I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too.
But there are a lot of us who are wondering where Nick and Jessica came from and where the America we knew went to.
In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke, it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking.
Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her "How could God let something like this Happen?" (Regarding Katrina)
Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response. She said, "I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives.
And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?"
In light of recent events...terrorists attack, school shootings, etc. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her body found recently) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools,and we said OK.
Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK.
Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed suicide). We said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said OK.
Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves.
Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with "WE REAP WHAT WE SOW."
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell.
Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says.
Funny how you can send 'jokes' through e-mail and they spread like wildfire but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing.
Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Are you laughing?
Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it.
Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us than what God thinks of us.
Pass it on if you think it has merit. If not then just discard it...no one will know you did. But, if you discard this thought process, don’t sit back and complain about what bad shape the world is in.
Friday, July 07, 2006
12 Hours Down!
As of today, I have finished Telecommunications for Information Professionals. Yea! Now, have 12 hours under my belt and 24 more hours to go. I am a third of the way through the program. Even though I'm working all weekend, I plan to chill until the beginning of the next course - Monday! What a turnaround!
Have a good weekend!
Have a good weekend!
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2006
the latest
Just this past week, I have:
1. Turned in an essay
2. Completed a quiz, a news article, and two discussion postings
3. Survived a midterm (I think)
4. Had story time with 47 kids
5. Typed names of SRP participants into an Excel file. Unfortunately, I feel like an Ellis Island official trying to figure out these monikers.
6. Seen over 3000 kids sign up for SRP (that's the population of a 5A school)
It's been lots of fun. Wow, two more weeks and no more Telecommunications course, yea!
1. Turned in an essay
2. Completed a quiz, a news article, and two discussion postings
3. Survived a midterm (I think)
4. Had story time with 47 kids
5. Typed names of SRP participants into an Excel file. Unfortunately, I feel like an Ellis Island official trying to figure out these monikers.
6. Seen over 3000 kids sign up for SRP (that's the population of a 5A school)
It's been lots of fun. Wow, two more weeks and no more Telecommunications course, yea!
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Love, Tequila, and Salt
Someone sent this forward to me recently. I had received this one before but I loved the very end. Please read - Jorie
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This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it every day. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
And always remember....when life hands you Lemons . . .
. . . ask for tequila and salt and call me over!
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This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it every day. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
And always remember....when life hands you Lemons . . .
. . . ask for tequila and salt and call me over!
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Life of Jorie . . .
Coal Mine - 9.5 hour work shifts four days a week, Summer Reading Program has signed up 2700+ kids, no books on the shelves, intermittant Internet connection
Education - In the midst of a 5 week summer course (Telecommunications), learning about electronic network and binary math from scratch, my head hurts
Life - comatose, for now
Listening to Millicent Min, Girl Genius on tape (on my way to multitasking, woohoo)
Friday, June 09, 2006
MyHeritage.com
I was playing with this relatively new site yesterday. It's MyHeritage.com. The site allows one to upload pictures for facial scans. It looks at the faces in the picture and tells which celebrities look most like the faces in the picture.
I tried many photos of me. Also, I saw the way friends and family resulted. I've come to the following conclusions:
- Either my guy friends look feminine or Denise Richards has quite a masculine face. Almost all of the guys looked like her.
- This is truly addictive.
- I look at people in a different way now.
After numerous scans of scads of photos, I look most like Anne Hathaway, Rachel Bilson, Sofia Coppola, Sally Field, Elizabeth Taylor (the young version), Rose McGowan, and Charlotte Church. Yet, I also looked like Emma Watson, Ingrid Bergman, Isabella Rossalini, Sammi Cheung, Jennifer Connelly, Tata Young, Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys, Eva Mendes, Kirsten Dunst, Elijah Wood, Jet Li, and Michelle Wie. Isn't it amazing? I also found that my dad and I look more like the same celebrities than my mom and I do. By the way, she looks like Eva Longoria and Angelina Jolie. I certainly missed out on that kind of appeal, didn't I?
Well, when I consider that we're all related to Noah, it makes sense. Besides, it's just the way God packaged us, really.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Summer Classes
Say a prayer for me, I just started my first summer class. It's going to quite a five week ride and I already feel like barfing.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
White-Bread
Earlier today, my friend and I were talking about white-bread. I Wondered (forgive the pun) what this really meant. We're not talking about PB&J sandwiches, here.
Rather, it's a term applied to melanin deficient people like me. Is this correct? Well, I looked to the Oxford English Dictionary. White-bread is " adjective N. Amer. informal bland and unchallenged in a way thought characteristic of the white middle classes." So, I went a little further, because I had looked at a WASPy source. So, I moved onto Wikipedia, where they had a great picture of actual white bread and then the following definition: "Whitebread is also a term, used as a mild pejorative. While the term itself can suggest racist overtones, its most common usage simply refers to blandness or plainness in a person. Its usage is similar to the usage of the term vanilla in this context. In the DC comic book, Justice League International, the sarcastic Green Lantern Guy Gardner would often refer to his innocent, pure-hearted teammate Captain Marvel as 'Captain Whitebread'."
How about a little seasoning? Can I have some garlic butter please?
Monday, May 29, 2006
Writing
God has told me to write. So, I cannot tell you how this will end. . .
For the longest, I have needed to go to the optometrist to have my eyes examined. Things got in the way (i.e. work, school, church, sleep, life, etc.) I guess I didn't want to go since I kept on putting off the inevitable.
Today, I had wanted to go to IKEA. I was going to wear my glasses but it was raining. I didn't want to be wiping my glasses all the time. So, I went to put in my contact lenses. Of course, I tried doing this by the sink in which my makeup sponges were soaking. My left eye lens falls into the sink.
My mom and I looked everywhere in the bathroom for the lens. It was difficult because it's clear and makes no noise. We prayed. I kept promising God I would make an eye appointment. Eventually, I did. Then, Mom found my contact lens. It was in the water that we'd poured into a clear container. I've learned this lesson.
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A few years ago, a little girl was baptised at my church. She was six years old. Before she was baptised, she read her testimony. She said something along these lines, "I didn't like being alone and I was afraid. But, I'm never alone because I have Jesus. " None of us are ever alone. Even non-Christians aren't alone - God is waiting for them.
For the longest, I have needed to go to the optometrist to have my eyes examined. Things got in the way (i.e. work, school, church, sleep, life, etc.) I guess I didn't want to go since I kept on putting off the inevitable.
Today, I had wanted to go to IKEA. I was going to wear my glasses but it was raining. I didn't want to be wiping my glasses all the time. So, I went to put in my contact lenses. Of course, I tried doing this by the sink in which my makeup sponges were soaking. My left eye lens falls into the sink.
My mom and I looked everywhere in the bathroom for the lens. It was difficult because it's clear and makes no noise. We prayed. I kept promising God I would make an eye appointment. Eventually, I did. Then, Mom found my contact lens. It was in the water that we'd poured into a clear container. I've learned this lesson.
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A few years ago, a little girl was baptised at my church. She was six years old. Before she was baptised, she read her testimony. She said something along these lines, "I didn't like being alone and I was afraid. But, I'm never alone because I have Jesus. " None of us are ever alone. Even non-Christians aren't alone - God is waiting for them.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
May
Here is a recent picture of me. After finishing a semester and making A's in both of my classes, I got to see my friend graduate. It was cool (both the weather and the experience) and I got to see Philadelphia and NYC. May has been a whirlwind for me. I've barely had time to rest. Oh, well.
SRP starts Tuesday. The library should be a popular hang out for the next couple of months. All that free stuff and A/C really brings in the crowds.
In another week or so, I start another class. I'm taking two five week courses. I pray for enlightenment. By the way, I got a summer scholarship. Yippee!
As for social life, it will be in a vegetative state while I work to complete my library degree. In the fall, I'm looking forward to Baylor Homecoming, WOW retreat, and Eva's Graduation. Eva Marie, I'm making those reservations.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
What I've learned . . .
Another Eva Marie inspiration. . . Things I've learned the first half of 2006.
1. There's all kinds of information resources.
2. The library is not in loco parentis
3. Maroon 5 is awesome live, even if they tripped up the captioning.
4. If someone loves me and is a true friend, then he/she can accept it when I disagree with what he/she thinks.
5. Being able to be there for a friend is the best.
6. I can't make people like me but I still can kill them with kindness.
7. God gave me a spine and I should use it.
8. I can learn a lot from work. . . like what not to do.
9. A kind word does turn away wrath. 10. I can work and take two courses and make As.
11. A common thought is that people with big eyes are vulnerable.
12. My parents' taste in music has heightened the quality of my life.
13. I miss Armstrong Browning Library . . . a lot.
14. I like James Blunt.
15. I can be pretty funny.
16. There's very little wrong with Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.
17. I'm tired of being angry.
18. Conflict does not build character; it enhances character.
19. No matter what they think about the president, I don't like how The Dixie Chicks sound.
20. I can't stand lengthy discussions in the breakroom about librarians vs information specialists. It's just semantics, people!
21. It's forgivable to like The Black Eyed Peas.
22. There is no Starry Night Elf painting. It's just me.
23. A roof over my head is a good thing. I'm not knocking it.
24. My biological family may be small but my family of friends is gigantic.
25. I can laugh about something that happened ten years ago just by thinking about the event. 26. No smoking in restaurants is a great thing.
27. Women can be preachers. They also have a place in the House or the Senate.
28. Gasoline costs too much.
29. God wants me to fully rely on Him. Remember FROG.
30. There's a lot for me to see and experience yet.
31. There are friends for a reason, friends for a season, and then, friends for a life time.
32. It's alright to be a grammar/spelling snob. It means I give people my best.
33. I wish I didn't cuss.
34. Brighten the corner where God has me.
35. I should be exercising more.
36. I want to enjoy every smell, taste, touch, breath, and thought.
37. I'm great at organizing events.
38. Baylor was the best choice for me. 39. Marjorie isn't the worst name ever . . . I'm growing into it.
40. I like flying.
41. Being a Christian does not mean being perfect, rather it's admitting you're not.
42. I am thankful for many things.
43. Free jewelry rocks.
44. I am loyal.
45. If it works, don't fix it.
46. Back to basics is the best approach.
47. I'm going to be okay.
48. I have great friends.
49. I don't have to like everyone, but I must love them.
50. I actually look good in purple.
1. There's all kinds of information resources.
2. The library is not in loco parentis
3. Maroon 5 is awesome live, even if they tripped up the captioning.
4. If someone loves me and is a true friend, then he/she can accept it when I disagree with what he/she thinks.
5. Being able to be there for a friend is the best.
6. I can't make people like me but I still can kill them with kindness.
7. God gave me a spine and I should use it.
8. I can learn a lot from work. . . like what not to do.
9. A kind word does turn away wrath. 10. I can work and take two courses and make As.
11. A common thought is that people with big eyes are vulnerable.
12. My parents' taste in music has heightened the quality of my life.
13. I miss Armstrong Browning Library . . . a lot.
14. I like James Blunt.
15. I can be pretty funny.
16. There's very little wrong with Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.
17. I'm tired of being angry.
18. Conflict does not build character; it enhances character.
19. No matter what they think about the president, I don't like how The Dixie Chicks sound.
20. I can't stand lengthy discussions in the breakroom about librarians vs information specialists. It's just semantics, people!
21. It's forgivable to like The Black Eyed Peas.
22. There is no Starry Night Elf painting. It's just me.
23. A roof over my head is a good thing. I'm not knocking it.
24. My biological family may be small but my family of friends is gigantic.
25. I can laugh about something that happened ten years ago just by thinking about the event. 26. No smoking in restaurants is a great thing.
27. Women can be preachers. They also have a place in the House or the Senate.
28. Gasoline costs too much.
29. God wants me to fully rely on Him. Remember FROG.
30. There's a lot for me to see and experience yet.
31. There are friends for a reason, friends for a season, and then, friends for a life time.
32. It's alright to be a grammar/spelling snob. It means I give people my best.
33. I wish I didn't cuss.
34. Brighten the corner where God has me.
35. I should be exercising more.
36. I want to enjoy every smell, taste, touch, breath, and thought.
37. I'm great at organizing events.
38. Baylor was the best choice for me. 39. Marjorie isn't the worst name ever . . . I'm growing into it.
40. I like flying.
41. Being a Christian does not mean being perfect, rather it's admitting you're not.
42. I am thankful for many things.
43. Free jewelry rocks.
44. I am loyal.
45. If it works, don't fix it.
46. Back to basics is the best approach.
47. I'm going to be okay.
48. I have great friends.
49. I don't have to like everyone, but I must love them.
50. I actually look good in purple.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Random-ness
IT'S RANDOM INFO. TIME!!!!
1. Spell your first name backwards: Eirojram
2. Story behind your blog spot name: Well, I'm fond of Starry Night and Texas.
3.What month were you born in: April
4. Where do you live: Cypress, TX
5. Whats your eye color? dark brown
6. Whats your hair color? medium brown
DESCRIBE YOUR:
5. wallet - black synthetic, compact
7. Toothbrush - green
8. Jewelry worn daily - watch and Baylor ring
10. Pillow cover right now - white with brightly colored print blocks
14. Favorite shirt - Maroon 5 Shirt
15. Cologne/Perfume - Sand & Sable
16. CD in stereo - Soundtrack to I Am Sam
17. Piercings - 2
18. What you are wearing now - black pants and tank top ( I had on a red fishnet shirt earlier (You rock, Eva Marie!)
19. Wishing - for vacation to start
20. Wanting - picture phone
21. After this - sleep
22. If you could get away with it and murder anyone who would it be? Ay, yi yi!
23. Person you wish you could see right now: the Sandman (the nice one)
24. Some of your favorite books: To Kill a Mockingbird
25. Something you're looking forward to in the coming week: No homework all week!
26. The last thing you ate: Strawberries
27. Something you are deathly afraid of: oh, I don't know . . .
28. Do you like candles: I do now.
29. Do you like incense: Not really
30. Do you like the taste of blood: no
31. Do you believe in love: yeah
32. Do you believe in soul mates: depends on my mood
33. Do you believe in love at first sight: I believe it can happen.
35. Do you believe in God: yes
36. Do you believe in yourself?: yes
37. Whats your favorite state?: Texas
38. What is the longest you've ever stayed up?: 24 hours, I think
39. Can you eat with chopsticks: nope but my coworker can use plastic knives as chopsticks.
40. What are some of your favorite candies: Milky Way, Hershey Hugs
41. What's something that you wish people would understand about you: I tell the truth even when I hate it.
42. What's something you wish you could understand better: multitasking
RELATIONSHIPS:
43. Are you shy around your crush?: not exactly
44. Still have feelings for anyone in a past relationship? no
45. Would you sacrifice your favorite possession for your best friends?: I hope so.
FASHION STUFF:
46. Where is your favorite place to shop?: Old Navy
47. Have any tattoos?: no.
48. What is your favorite thing to wear?: jeans
49. What is a must have accessory?: watch
50. How much is the most you've ever spent in a single clothing store?: $100
51. Who's the least fashionable person you know?: I don't know these people.
52. Do you match your belt with your hair color?: I don't wear belts.
53. What is the worst thing you've ever thought looked good?: shortalls
54. How many pairs of shoes do you own?: countless
55. What is the worst trend you see today?: either midriff shirts on people with pot bellies or grills (sorry Paul Wall.)
56. Do you do drugs?: Yes - asperin and Claretin
57. What kind of shampoo do you use?: Pantene and Suave
RANDOM
58. What are you listening to right now?: CSI rerun
59. Name one place you've been today.: Church building
60. Who was the last person you texted?: Erin
61. Who was the last person that called you? Mom
62. Where do you want to get married?: Houston
63. How many chat buddies are online right now?: none
64. What are essentials in your life?: Jesus, water, caffiene, love
65. Do you send out holiday cards each year?: yes
CURRENT:
66. Hair: needs a trim
67. make-up: foundation, blush eye shadow and liner, powder
68. music: anything but country, pretty much
69. mood: tired
1. Spell your first name backwards: Eirojram
2. Story behind your blog spot name: Well, I'm fond of Starry Night and Texas.
3.What month were you born in: April
4. Where do you live: Cypress, TX
5. Whats your eye color? dark brown
6. Whats your hair color? medium brown
DESCRIBE YOUR:
5. wallet - black synthetic, compact
7. Toothbrush - green
8. Jewelry worn daily - watch and Baylor ring
10. Pillow cover right now - white with brightly colored print blocks
14. Favorite shirt - Maroon 5 Shirt
15. Cologne/Perfume - Sand & Sable
16. CD in stereo - Soundtrack to I Am Sam
17. Piercings - 2
18. What you are wearing now - black pants and tank top ( I had on a red fishnet shirt earlier (You rock, Eva Marie!)
19. Wishing - for vacation to start
20. Wanting - picture phone
21. After this - sleep
22. If you could get away with it and murder anyone who would it be? Ay, yi yi!
23. Person you wish you could see right now: the Sandman (the nice one)
24. Some of your favorite books: To Kill a Mockingbird
25. Something you're looking forward to in the coming week: No homework all week!
26. The last thing you ate: Strawberries
27. Something you are deathly afraid of: oh, I don't know . . .
28. Do you like candles: I do now.
29. Do you like incense: Not really
30. Do you like the taste of blood: no
31. Do you believe in love: yeah
32. Do you believe in soul mates: depends on my mood
33. Do you believe in love at first sight: I believe it can happen.
35. Do you believe in God: yes
36. Do you believe in yourself?: yes
37. Whats your favorite state?: Texas
38. What is the longest you've ever stayed up?: 24 hours, I think
39. Can you eat with chopsticks: nope but my coworker can use plastic knives as chopsticks.
40. What are some of your favorite candies: Milky Way, Hershey Hugs
41. What's something that you wish people would understand about you: I tell the truth even when I hate it.
42. What's something you wish you could understand better: multitasking
RELATIONSHIPS:
43. Are you shy around your crush?: not exactly
44. Still have feelings for anyone in a past relationship? no
45. Would you sacrifice your favorite possession for your best friends?: I hope so.
FASHION STUFF:
46. Where is your favorite place to shop?: Old Navy
47. Have any tattoos?: no.
48. What is your favorite thing to wear?: jeans
49. What is a must have accessory?: watch
50. How much is the most you've ever spent in a single clothing store?: $100
51. Who's the least fashionable person you know?: I don't know these people.
52. Do you match your belt with your hair color?: I don't wear belts.
53. What is the worst thing you've ever thought looked good?: shortalls
54. How many pairs of shoes do you own?: countless
55. What is the worst trend you see today?: either midriff shirts on people with pot bellies or grills (sorry Paul Wall.)
56. Do you do drugs?: Yes - asperin and Claretin
57. What kind of shampoo do you use?: Pantene and Suave
RANDOM
58. What are you listening to right now?: CSI rerun
59. Name one place you've been today.: Church building
60. Who was the last person you texted?: Erin
61. Who was the last person that called you? Mom
62. Where do you want to get married?: Houston
63. How many chat buddies are online right now?: none
64. What are essentials in your life?: Jesus, water, caffiene, love
65. Do you send out holiday cards each year?: yes
CURRENT:
66. Hair: needs a trim
67. make-up: foundation, blush eye shadow and liner, powder
68. music: anything but country, pretty much
69. mood: tired
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Baby shower collection
AP - Sat Apr 22, 3:07 PM ET
A man who would only identify himself as a hitchhiker from New York sits on a street corner, Saturday, April 22, 2006, in the Georgetown section of Washington. The man said lots of people take a look at his sign referring to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and some leave spare change. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
Friday, April 14, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Monday, April 03, 2006
With the help of the AARP and the great assistance of a lady called Marge, I've turned it my income taxes. I'm getting a refund. Woohoo!
Saturday, April 01, 2006
5 Guilty Pleasures
Thanks, Eva Marie :) .
The Rules: The first player of this game starts with the topic of "5 Guilty Pleasures" and people who get tagged need to write an LJ (or BlogSpot) entry about 5 Guilty Pleasures as well as state this rule clearly. In the end you need to choose 5 people to be tagged and list their names.
The Rules: The first player of this game starts with the topic of "5 Guilty Pleasures" and people who get tagged need to write an LJ (or BlogSpot) entry about 5 Guilty Pleasures as well as state this rule clearly. In the end you need to choose 5 people to be tagged and list their names.
Five guilty pleasures: (nothing abnormal)
- I like to listen to music sung by singers with not so great sounding voices. God bless her, Janis Joplin is the epitome.
- I love to drink Coca-Cola but it has to be so cold it's practically an Icee.
- I love the feel of freshly cleaned and dried towels.
- I enjoy editing pretty much everything I read. Many don't ask me to glance at their e-mails any more for fear of merciless corrections . . . hehehe.
- I love random, trivial facts.
Tagged:
- Vance
- Tobey
- Newman!
- Judd
- Kathryn
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Head Shot
Here is my lovely picture. Since my courses are online and the faculty only sees us at the beginning of the semester, they like to remember us by these nice mugs. It's not so bad, really.
Monday, March 20, 2006
This is the Official Site of JustJorie
Welcome to the world of JustJorie. I've needed to change to a better place for blogging and I think I have found it.
Here's the 411 on me - I am single, white female who graduated from Baylor (Sic 'em, Bears) and has returned to my native land of Houston, Texas. I am several things - a Christian of the Baptist variety, a children's assistant at a local public library, a student in library school, a librarian wannabe, and a great friend and daughter.
I have friends all over the place and I think about them constantly. This nice little corner of cyberspace will, hopefully, keep everyone of them up to date about me.
Please Enjoy.
Here's the 411 on me - I am single, white female who graduated from Baylor (Sic 'em, Bears) and has returned to my native land of Houston, Texas. I am several things - a Christian of the Baptist variety, a children's assistant at a local public library, a student in library school, a librarian wannabe, and a great friend and daughter.
I have friends all over the place and I think about them constantly. This nice little corner of cyberspace will, hopefully, keep everyone of them up to date about me.
Please Enjoy.
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