tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61119742012-01-28T13:28:23.962-05:00One woman's journey through life, love and beyond. <br> "When my body thinks...all my flesh has a soul" - Colette <br>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.comBlogger27271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-33338114718104129152012-01-28T13:28:00.000-05:002012-01-28T13:28:23.975-05:00

io9. We come from the future.Blog of the week, kids....enjoy. It's as much fun as Saturday Morning Comics!

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....my heart is heavy – it sinks in my chest like a stone. How does a mother deal with hearing that her children despise her?  Even if she has, (as I indeed have), made mistakes?  Apologies go unaccepted or mean nothing.  Is there no way to bridge the gap? To make amends? I am trying my best to understand, to understand why this is happening.  And I just can’t… There were things that

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-5946119654136214572012-01-05T21:49:00.000-05:002012-01-05T21:59:13.083-05:00

I want to begin a somewhat regular series, reporting on what I am reading or what is piquing my interests - that being said - here's the latest literary dish: Over the past year I read first two of the Stieg Larsson's books: I was given the last one as a Christmas present.  I will tell you the same thing many people have said - yes they are good books.  I was not really convinced after

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-17628443001377273012012-01-05T21:08:00.001-05:002012-01-05T21:08:57.713-05:00

It's been a while and I have a lot to say and write...so much that I don't even know where to begin. The year for me at least, ended on a sad note...but it's been a good new year so far.  I have not had time to be as retrospective as I might be...but things are making me think more...and think about how I should approach life. Career-wise I am in a funk and I don't know how to deal with it....

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-16023792833757593622011-12-15T22:40:00.001-05:002011-12-15T22:40:40.703-05:00

One of my son's friends passed away over the last day (or so - I am not sure when he died). I met this young man exactly once....and then, over time, I 'talked' with him via FB.  He helped me in a lot of ways with issues my own son was/is facing. I cannot even begin to imagine the sorrow his mother is feeling right now.  All I know is my heart is heavy and I have been in tears/holding back

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-69882902685260944992011-12-15T22:33:00.001-05:002011-12-15T22:33:07.969-05:00

I wanted to share this post - I myself need to learn these lessons (as well as live in Paris someday ^_^) Five lessons learned from living in Paris

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-67979331903678038272011-12-15T22:24:00.000-05:002011-12-15T22:24:09.065-05:00

at Penn State and elsewhere - where people are coming forward to talk about what happened to them - I want to first thank you for being brave enough to do this.  I hope you find the support and love that you need while you go through this entire process. Some of you may know - others might not - that I myself was a victim of being molested.  I wrote a very lengthy post about it and I have

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-43570745051775253002011-11-30T21:05:00.001-05:002011-11-30T21:07:24.634-05:00

I've been reduced to moderating comments thanks to yet another idiot out there....you know the ones who never learned that whole: 'If you cant' say anything nice, shut the hell up' lesson.... Other stuff sucks too...but hey it's life...maybe I'll discuss....maybe not. Hope your holiday was wonderful....hope the coming ones are even nicer.

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-18698977851418808522011-11-15T09:34:00.001-05:002011-11-15T09:38:13.428-05:00

"We can bomb the world to pieces; But we can't bomb it into peace"

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-18766360926148895002011-11-02T18:49:00.000-05:002011-11-02T19:02:07.760-05:00

Teen Sex, Videos And The Law : NPR I think every parent should listen to this and come to the realization that we need to have a dialog about this issue and help BOTH sexes to make better choices about their lives.

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-43105679581842847972011-11-02T18:33:00.000-05:002011-11-02T18:33:23.930-05:00

Peanuts Meets H.P. LovecraftLOL....just in a sharing kind of mood tonight.

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-19775544185544671922011-11-02T18:32:00.001-05:002011-11-02T18:32:19.393-05:00

TopatoCo: Science Is A Verb Now Shirt 'Science Is A Verb Now' T-shirt... ^_^ This rocks!

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-65840895236012008032011-11-02T15:22:00.000-05:002011-11-02T15:30:49.272-05:00

Anonymous Last night for 'date night' my husband and I went to see the movie about the bard who was apparently not 'THE BARD'.... Indeed the movie has quite a lot of 'the plot thickens' going on - almost too much to keep track of - but all in all I enjoyed this one immensely. Great review here I found the final deathbed scene a bit contrived as well. However I'd give this at least 3.5

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-86847519797969612112011-10-26T21:27:00.000-05:002011-10-26T21:27:58.830-05:00

Child of the MoonBlog of the week. Enjoy!

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-66883108570530621972011-10-26T21:13:00.000-05:002011-10-26T21:45:02.900-05:00

Map of Human Knowledge Not that I possess a lot of 'smarts' myself - my husband shared this with me...it's astonishing.

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-71225739150180962302011-10-26T20:59:00.000-05:002011-10-26T20:59:41.301-05:00

Easy Bake Coven // Alt CultureIt's wonderful to 're-find' this blog...Well worth your time to read, folks...

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-84261858132090017922011-10-26T20:57:00.001-05:002011-10-26T21:41:08.752-05:00

In November, my blog will be 8 years old.... I have thought a lot about what I wanted to say about that...nothing was really springing to mind. I set out to use this blog to help myself.   To get over something that was too horrible to keep inside.  I never meant to cause pain, or get retribution.  I just needed a place to vent.  I seem to have gotten that in spades. Over the years, I know

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-32331697991467067462011-10-24T15:29:00.002-05:002011-10-24T15:29:40.783-05:00

Ever watch Bill Maher?  He's one of my heroes.   He does something called 'New Rules' and they can be rather brutal. Here, I just call them 'The Rules'  -- This is actually going out to someone specifically (GGS) and I would hate to have her ruin the 'fun' (being sarcastic here) of a certain post of mine that gets a shit ton of hits because of the nature of said post. If you are going to said

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-18622669959377180262011-10-23T19:41:00.002-05:002011-10-23T19:41:28.605-05:00

The OTHER types of e-mails I get sent (believe it or not), are religious in nature and so now I want to share with you the offer (from Russia with Love) for me to be able to purchase 'the Best St. Nicholas Statue' EVER! That's right folks, you too can purchase your very own 'Best St. Nicholas Statue' EVER! Take a look and tell me what you think:

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-74065408715960472062011-10-23T19:30:00.002-05:002011-10-23T19:30:39.035-05:00

I am flattered by a couple of recent e-mails I've received asking if I want to promote sex toys here on the blog.... Um...thank you but no thank you (unless you would pay me oodles of money to do so).  While I myself think that sex toys are fun (they're toys right?) - I try to keep that sort of thing under wraps as it were. I do realize that over the years, I've written a lot about sexuality

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-1591160761579546452011-10-13T18:07:00.001-05:002011-10-13T18:07:31.034-05:00

Just much going on....trying to focus...getting nowhere. I need to finish writing my story and then try to put something akin to a novel together. I need to find a class to teach/a class to take....but I don't know how I am suppose to pay for school. I have been teaching PSR and I want to reach the kids and make them think about their faith, their choices, think just in general but I swear

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-18742511617722190062011-10-13T17:47:00.000-05:002011-10-13T17:47:13.096-05:00

I had to share this one too....one of my favs

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-82884640526643965482011-10-13T17:36:00.000-05:002011-10-13T17:36:17.609-05:00

Wow....I will REALLY miss this band. Great run. Thank you for the music

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-32903139408048987752011-09-28T19:01:00.000-05:002011-09-28T19:01:21.817-05:00

'Diversity Bake Sale' Stirs Up Controversy : NPRI am using the link from NPR for this story because I have the utmost respect for 'Tell Me More' on NPR.My husband and I have had our differences, obviously, what married couple does not. I am a feminist and he is well....not. And that's OK. My whole deal is I want everything equal. PERIOD. But that also means, I want women in the same danger as

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-84766101022242913392011-09-14T14:58:00.000-05:002011-09-14T14:58:53.492-05:00

This was all too familiar at my former place of employment....OK so let's get honest....at ALL of them...

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-633680947532607012011-09-07T19:30:00.002-05:002011-09-09T19:08:40.989-05:00

Everything's been so 'surface' lately...it's like I can't connect.  Things are just out of reach - or maybe they're just not there and swear I can see them from the periphery... It's annoying.  I feel like I am being scraped with sandpaper in my brain, or as if parts of my being are just wearing away. I suppose, eventually, I will be smooth.  Not shiny and new....just care-worn and flat.  I look

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-56464766266752520602011-08-24T06:56:00.000-05:002011-08-24T06:56:44.441-05:00

Yesterday I went for my screening colonoscopy... (voice over) And now a word from our sponsors.... "Yes indeedy YOU TOO may go through the run-around with the world renown Cleveland Clinic when it comes to YOUR body - step right up folks, get your snake oil here..." So yeah... I was given 'The Prep' for this procedure...I read the instructions, looked at the size of that jug and I knew there

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-35419757591439849262011-08-21T09:42:00.000-05:002011-08-21T09:42:03.517-05:00

DAN METH Blog of the week...He is a genius....

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-71539136688294757022011-08-09T12:24:00.000-05:002011-08-09T12:24:18.484-05:00

I've never nominated a blog to be 'Blog of the Year' on here....that just changed. Go there. Educate yourself. Penny Red

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-67001275580184497652011-08-08T15:57:00.000-05:002011-08-08T19:02:16.763-05:00

Thank you for your comment. Please don't sell yourself short. You too are brave and it's OK to reach out. It's OK to talk and I am glad you did. Please feel free to write to me off line if you ever need someone to talk to. I know how scary this subject can be. For all of the rest of you regarding me being cryptic.... Many moons ago, I ran a very long post after watching the movie: 'Awful

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-56431694664383192392011-07-25T21:09:00.001-05:002011-07-25T21:12:57.176-05:00

My husband bought me a mandolin.... Yeah...just like that. We went to a local music store to inquire about getting his daughter's keyboard repaired and I began looking at ukeleles. He told me he thought it would be nice if I learned to play an instrument. He does not really like ukeleles and felt maybe I should learn something more substantial. There was a Rover RM 25 for a good price and

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-29454923319001283602011-07-25T20:48:00.000-05:002011-07-25T20:48:11.086-05:00

Kid on Bike: "I was like dude, California, that's my favorite city" Neighbor Girl: "California isn't a city, it's a state." Kid on Bike (to his friend): "Hey, is California a city or a state?" Friend: "I don't think it's either" (Me - thinking to myself: We really need a plague)

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-34049575538991101962011-07-04T10:17:00.003-05:002011-07-04T10:59:47.498-05:00

It started when my husband received a test from me time-stamped 10:30AM - except that I sent it at 7:00AM...a fluke...perhaps....but this weekend felt like going back in time to me.  My husband and I celebrate anniversaries - not just our wedding, but our first date - we measure time spent together in milestones achieved but we don't let go of what's happened in our past that has led us to the

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-37759995902075274852011-07-04T09:43:00.000-05:002011-07-04T09:43:17.714-05:00

NY motorcyclist dies on ride protesting helmet law File under 'Irony'

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-14641409019699458352011-06-27T21:12:00.002-05:002011-07-04T10:01:22.048-05:00

I have never asked for money on this blog....never.  Until now. My friend, Jerry Clair who touched my life and the lives of so many others, died this weekend.  He was only 52 years old.  He suffered a lot before he passed away.  It was very hard watching him waste away.  It was hard watching what this did to his family. There has been a fund set up to help pay for his final medical bills and

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-24121092387427272142011-06-27T16:42:00.000-05:002011-06-27T16:42:29.549-05:00

PassiveAggressiveNotes.comBecause I REALLY needed a laugh today...

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-62424122686233779132011-06-26T14:41:00.003-05:002011-06-29T11:38:09.335-05:00

James Jerome "Jerry" Clair November 27, 1958 - June 26, 2011 Rest In Peace ************** In the wee hours of the morning, I lost a piece of my soul. We were never meant to be together romantically but I loved this man and cared about him in those places in the heart that are only reserved for certain people. He will always have that part of me... We met at the tail end of 2004 on Yahoo's

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-78731925410942724412011-06-21T10:35:00.000-05:002011-06-21T10:35:38.221-05:00

One of the titles: Walter the Farting Dog (now available in Latin kids)...those old school nuns and priests must be so proud ^_^

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-59951825924176927642011-06-17T20:18:00.000-05:002011-06-17T20:18:19.745-05:00

NPR Music's 25 Favorite Albums Of 2011 (So Far)...because I am a music 'addict'...and because I wish I had gotten off of my arse to go see Trepanning Trio tonight...oh well, maybe next time.

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-7606949871297306252011-06-09T10:25:00.000-05:002011-06-09T10:25:47.247-05:00

Is Monogamy Obsolete? New Books Challenge Our Ideas of FidelityInteresting read....I think it is definitely worth discussing in a relationship.

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-59198731273537087472011-05-31T08:49:00.000-05:002011-05-31T08:49:23.669-05:00

Dear Disney Mom/Dad, We know you already have the 'guilt thing' goin' on - but do you think you could maybe go into therapy for it BEFORE you decide that your way of rewarding the kids (who aren't doing things the way they are suppose to be cause YOU can't seem to be on the same page as the responsible parent(s) AND you refuse to be on the same page in order to help make the kids become more

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-33202101906712769632011-05-25T21:35:00.000-05:002011-05-25T21:35:37.648-05:00

The commitment-phobe generation - CNN.comI know myself how difficult marriage is, even when you are older and more stable.I can not even begin to imagine how difficult it is for 'kids' today. I do want to say - just like picking a good time to start a family - (you can never be totally ready no matter what you do) - I think the same holds true about marriage. I think it IS wise to wait longer...

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-39373251170074087762011-05-20T17:13:00.000-05:002011-05-20T17:13:35.819-05:00

I like to pride myself that I am somewhat smarter than the average bear. Unfortunately that is not always the case. I have suffered for many years with sinus problems. All year long - not spring or fall but all year long I have bouts where I am simply 'stuffed up' and this keeps me up at night, unable to breath, let alone sleep. I turned to nasal sprays and mentholated Vaseline crap but I

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-78150135657461778452011-05-20T16:44:00.001-05:002011-05-20T17:23:31.477-05:00

...not really...but you know. Doors open, doors close. Life seems to move from crisis mode to crisis averted and back again. For the recent answer to my prayers in terms of my own family, I'd like to say thanks (and I mean it).... For my friend, my dear friend Mr. C - who at this moment is in the hospital and fighting to stay here - I want to rail. I want to ask...can you please leave him

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-20345509058549092672011-05-11T08:42:00.002-05:002011-05-11T08:42:28.318-05:00

...or..... Happy Birfie-day... Erin I love you. I wish you a very happy birthday.

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-929519291002170792011-04-25T20:26:00.000-05:002011-04-25T20:26:19.630-05:00

Some parts of Ohio are seeing their wettest April on record - Yahoo! NewsUm...maybe God is trying to tell Ohio something....maybe he will wash all of this away and begin again(*smirks*)

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-52488738731667302342011-04-23T19:58:00.000-05:002011-04-23T19:58:48.235-05:00

Yeah OK, call me a blasphemer..... This was the conversation I had with a man I care a great deal about (and have mentioned time and again on my blog). He is struggling with his health and is having a celebration because he just got placed on the transplant list....these are his words not mine. And, it's why I love him - his sense of humour never fails even as his body does... So last night

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-46563237986666695982011-04-21T13:28:00.000-05:002011-04-21T13:28:25.619-05:00

A Doctor's Vision of the Future of Medicine - NewsweekexploredI have strong feelings about the 'path' that medicine should take. I think we can all agree that we are tired of 'the fleecing of America' - especially when it comes to something as important as the state of our health. So precious, so fragile, so personal.How I believe this should start is with one-on-one conversations with your

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-27975725297164447742011-04-17T19:08:00.000-05:002011-04-17T19:08:17.219-05:00

This Is What Happens When You Tickle a Baby PenguinI just HAD to post this....just because....

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-35428600913151958122011-04-16T23:04:00.000-05:002011-04-16T23:04:25.681-05:00

(I really do need to recommend Mr. Kings book about writing to those out there who aspire, or ARE writers)... Today, thanks to dear Ms. Marsh, there was a meeting of the 'Diligent Writers Group'. Attending the group session inspired me to try and get together all the writing I have done over the 7 years this blog has been in existence and try to maybe, (small, insistent voice of hope), just

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-18579980737373601342011-03-28T07:50:00.000-05:002011-03-28T07:50:04.904-05:00

I wanna say:'No Shit Sherlock' We're not doing our kids any favors, letting them use social media when they can not even navigate their own lives....

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-17967063017718669522011-03-19T18:07:00.000-05:002011-03-19T18:07:53.709-05:00

...me....cause it's ALL about ME on here....and obviously as I get older, I am too feeble to even post on time for my own birthday. Seriously. I had the most wonderful evening with my husband. He took me to a trendy French restaurant to celebrate my birthday and gave me lovely presents. The greatest present of all is that I get to be married to him. Day after day and year after year it

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-52684173944040779892011-03-16T21:31:00.000-05:002011-03-16T21:31:50.780-05:00

SXSW: South By Southwest : Live From Austin : NPRUnfortunately, this year...I can not be there but hopefully...maybe next year I will be able to go. THAT would be awesome.Anyone up for a road trip to Austin, TX in 2012?

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-14737722922682865282011-03-05T17:20:00.000-05:002011-03-05T17:20:03.300-05:00

This is about our cat Ralphie - perfectly described in the 'borrowed' quote below - and how is even now sitting on my lap trying to keep me from typing. The picture (meme) looks EXACTLY like him too.... ^_^ “Black cats are so invisible — just eyes inside a cat-shaped space.” – Ruth T-Negative

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Something a little 'artsy' to start your day...thank you Erin for reminding me about this. (I know I need to WRITE a REAL post one of these days....I promise I will soon) ^_^

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Well I can tell you where at least one of them is lurking ;) I married him. I promise a better post soon - about life, love, marriage and work. In the meantime - interesting reading.

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For my love, Erin - because every day he teaches me more about love.

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-83805088671928827692011-02-05T22:35:00.000-05:002011-02-05T22:35:23.635-05:00

Saving Our Daughters From An Army Of Princesses : NPR

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20 questions that could change your life - CNN.comInteresting and thought provoking....

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'Cause it's a 'Penguin Thang' *)>I love Erin.^_^

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The American Family: Oh, The State We're In : NPR...on a lighter note.....^_^

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BBC - World Service - World Have Your Say: Do social networks make us 'less human'? In light of the Pope's recent warning in regard to Facebook and Twitter as well as this story, (which is truly heartbreaking) I am asking again - what are we losing here - in terms of being technologically 'addicted'. What are we gaining? Just 'acquaintances' who would joke about us committing suicide on

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BOYCOTT AMERICAN WOMENUm...now here's an asshole for you...Ok buddy - you go right ahead and boycott us and make sure you marry some woman that will worship the ground you walk on, and walk five paces behind you.Good luck with that

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It has been 35 years since my mother passed away. As I wrote about her  (in the link I've provided above), she died in front of me. There was nothing I could do to save her. I was 15 years old. I said some pretty profound things in that post. I am not sure if I honored her memory or was just trying to 'work some things out'. I miss her. I miss her more than there are words to explain away

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Thank you Dr. King for your bravery and truth.

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Git Along, Little Dogies: Bob Mondello Rustles You Up A Western Starter Kit : Monkey See : NPRNice list of Westerns to watch.

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This was a very eloquent and moving speech. I hope we take Mr. Obama's admonition to listen to one another and stop pointing fingers at each other to heart.

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-36279284626819007212011-01-11T18:41:00.000-05:002011-01-11T18:41:45.579-05:00

Reckless - Again? Really? I have resisted commenting on the tragedy in Arizona, with the exception of making some comments on FB (unpopular I am sure), about the tragedy incurred by the family of the shooter (and yes, Virginia I DO feel sorry for the mentally ill young man as well).... But perhaps even more I've refrained due to better and more eloquent speakers like Mr. Cunix (again hitting

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Are women leaving men behind? - CNN.comI want to add a quote from the article posted so that I don't upset the men in my life that I dearly love."Let me say this again: This is not feminist gloating. It's not any kind of value judgment. It just is. Women are in so many ways filling the roles that men traditionally filled."So...the times they are a changin' - and perhaps it will end up being

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Falling Birds, Killer Wasps, Killer Wi-Fi And Other Perennials : Krulwich Wonders… : NPRGood article.

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Remembering Peter Yates' Marvelous Coming-Of-Age Bike Film, 'Breaking Away' : Monkey See : NPRThis movie was one of my favs as well. I loved biking and I had dear friends who were into racing bikes. I had a great deal of admiration for them and I still really admire people who race bikes. I also still love riding a bike, the feeling of freedom is unparalleled when you are cruising down a hill,

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Tonight for dinner I prepared Coq Au Vin (a la Tyler Florence).... Turned out pretty well (at least I think so). Next up....Boeuf Bourguignon...mainly cause I still have red burgundy wine to use. (Listening to The Wailin' Jennys too - nice way to spend an evening).

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Karen Abbott on Gypsy Rose Lee: A Thorny Story Laid Bare : NPRInteresting and revealing (pun intended)

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Movie poster photoshop of the day: Cloudy with a Chance of Dead BirdsHysterical....thanks to Ahab Pope for sharing on FB.

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...I am not.But you are now reading this post from the new blog address....isn't technology wonderful?Things in life have been a mixed bag lately. I have lots of stuff I want to do but at times I feel frozen. Family issues conspire to drain me of all energy and willingness to do anything.I have learned that you can not make other people do anything...all you can do is change the way you react

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Colette's Grave is moving to a new location.Thanks to my beloved husband, I now have a domain to call home.That new address is:colettesgrave.orgI am excited about this and since the re-direct will take you there, you should still be able to enjoy my zany rants, and my way-too-serious-for-prime-time blog.Maybe I will change the look of the blog...but I am still mulling that over. I am due for

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2 million fish found dead in Maryland - CNN.comIs is me or (God help me for saying it this way) - is something 'fishy' going on here? Doesn't it seem odd to all of you that all of these fish and birds are dying and the ONLY explanation by the people in the local governments is that it's all natural causes??? Really????I am not readily buying that explanation....

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-89336385998908816122011-01-07T15:06:00.000-05:002011-01-07T15:06:07.432-05:00

Better than Botox: 7 reasons to have sex tonight – The Chart - CNN.com BlogsI know a husband who is getting lucky soon ^-^

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Parts of my life feel like I am being forced to watch a horror movie/or an accident and there is nothing I can do about it....I can't look away...I can't help....There are people I love involved and it's heartbreaking at times. I know I am suppose to detach somehow...but I don't seem to have an 'off' button in my heart.

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Cavs to give internet-famous 'Golden Voice' a job, house - Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! SportsYou know....things like this help to restore my faith in mankind...

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Behind Rise Of Xtranormal, A Hilarious DIY Deadpan : NPRNOT SAFE FOR WORK KIDS!OH.MY.GOD. This is really hysterical....

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Coincidence....I think not

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Sustainable Love - Tara Parker-Pope on Happy Marriages - NYTimes.comNice article...interesting.

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-42835179153545473362011-01-03T09:08:00.000-05:002011-01-03T09:08:03.380-05:00

superuseless superpowersROTFLO.M.G.Sharing this via the 'Awesome Button' from 'Hyperbole And A Half' blogspot (which, thanks to C2 ended the year for me on a hysterically funny note) - in fact I think Hyperbole And A Half is quite possibly the best blog I have ever read.Carry on...just don't bring your coffee through your nose laughing at things...^_^

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Happy New Year everyone.I hope your holidays were pleasant.Mine were just that. There were things that could have been better...of course they could have always been worse too. Frankly, with the exception of having Erin home daily, I am just glad it's all over.As I look back on year 2010 with 'retrospective eyes', it's colored with disappointment and worries. I kept thinking well maybe it's

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Charles Bukowski and the Secret to Immortal Writing | CopybloggerGreat post and great advice, for all of us who struggle to 'craft' the perfect turn of a phrase.

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Hyperbole and a Half: The Year Kenny Loggins Ruined ChristmasOH. MY. GOD.I laughed till I nearly brought a baby Jesus figurine through my nose. Seriously I am crying with laughter.Thank you and God Bless You C2.^_^

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Pascal's WagerJust some other interesting 'spiritual' things to think about in this season of 'religious overtones'The bit that I found interesting was:"The reason Pascal’s wager does not work is the same reason why you should never plan your retirement on winning the lotto." Massimo Pigliucci

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A Holiday Message from Ricky Gervais: Why I'm An Atheist - Speakeasy - WSJVery well said Mr. Gervais.

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This is a hard one. I can very easily see both sides of the coin here.On one side you have two people who meet and go from being infatuated to falling madly in love with one another despite the fact that they each have spouses. They obviously did not set out for this to happen.On the other side you have the wronged spouses, the children who feel betrayed and a mess that will go on long after '

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A blessed Winter Solstice to you all.I hope you enjoy this season of reflection and quiet and come out of it renewed.

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I Hate Math! (Not After This, You Won't) : Krulwich Wonders… : NPRJust for the record....I do not 'hate' math. I feel very math impaired. I would like to 'like math'. I would like to be 'good at math' and, (according to my ex-husband whose dad was a mathematician) I AM good at math.I guess I was just intimidated and, very much like the students referred to in this article, who are suffering

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Neurotheology: This Is Your Brain On Religion : NPR

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Food, Inc. | TakePart - Inspiration to ActionI just watched this film....you should too.Eat better, stay healthy, fight for change.Fight for farmer's rights to grow unadulterated healthy foods and fight for them to be able to clean their seeds. Fight against 'big corporation food' by buying local, buying organic. Stop eating 'synthesized', toxic-ridden food. Grow your own, go to farmers'

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'The Force' is with you, Katie - CNN.comMy husband sent me this link.I remember how it feels to be bullied. For being weird, different, for not fitting in. Adults get bullied too for the same reasons.To Katie:Remember that you are precious. You are so special that someone decided to adopt you. Hold your ground - geek girls rock. Stay true to yourself and don't believe anyone who tells you

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Discussion: The Year In Music, 2010 : NPRBecause here on DOCG we are all about discovering new music.

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Liams Odd Musings: Wicked Cool Link!Via Liam...This was a lot of fun. Here's the guy I outlived:At your exact age, Jean de la Bruyère died. He was an author of moral-satiric book of portraits and maxims "Les Caractères de Théophraste" (1688-96).

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-77385820644562280152010-12-09T10:19:00.002-05:002010-12-09T10:23:03.957-05:00

Waiting to hear on the job front is beginning to get to me. I am exhausted from this. I keep looking, going on interviews, gearing myself up, getting through the interview process (and I do well during the interview) and then....nada. Yes, it's a 'soft' market, yes, I am competing with a lot of other people...but I am really starting to get depressed about all of this.I am really hoping that

Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901589723148193862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111974.post-45230474101788202132010-12-08T17:57:00.001-05:002010-12-09T07:23:29.141-05:00

RIP John Lennon....we miss you. We need you...still...after all these years.

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