So if you have a Facebook page double check your settings so you can be sure they are the way you had them set before the change.
That's my PSA for today! =)
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Facebook Changes---PSA
Facebook changed its homepage last week. I checked my privacy settings and found they were all set back to the default settings leaving all of my information wide open. My husband's Facebook settings were also changed.
So if you have a Facebook page double check your settings so you can be sure they are the way you had them set before the change.
That's my PSA for today! =)
So if you have a Facebook page double check your settings so you can be sure they are the way you had them set before the change.
That's my PSA for today! =)
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
My "Rockin" 2nd Grader
It's the little things that sometimes make my day--today it was a letter from M's teacher from second grade. It read:
Dear -A- Family,
It truly made my day!... This morning I heard a student say, "Oh, no! I lost my dollar." In the blink of an eye... C -A- pulled a quarter out of his pocket and handed it to her. Wow! What a "Rockin" kind of person C is!
FYI~Mrs. -O-
He's a good boy. The "rockin" reference is how he's known at the school--apparently he's always singing and playing air-drums, air-guitar and singing songs with the teachers at recess and stuff. Thankfully he's only broken out in song at the wrong time once.
Dear -A- Family,
It truly made my day!... This morning I heard a student say, "Oh, no! I lost my dollar." In the blink of an eye... C -A- pulled a quarter out of his pocket and handed it to her. Wow! What a "Rockin" kind of person C is!
FYI~Mrs. -O-
He's a good boy. The "rockin" reference is how he's known at the school--apparently he's always singing and playing air-drums, air-guitar and singing songs with the teachers at recess and stuff. Thankfully he's only broken out in song at the wrong time once.
Martyring Abuse--Not Cool
The incident between Chris Brown and Rihanna is disturbing on many levels but largely because they are glorifying an abusive relationship. Chris Brown repeatedly punched Rihanna in the face, left her bloody and bruised, and yet--to the public's eye--refuse to address the issues. The couple is back together and the violence WILL continue. The severity of this beating shows it has been violent in the past. But Rihanna will play martyr ("I can fix him! I can love him more!") and abused girls and women everywhere will look at her and say, "Wow, she won't even leave with all her resources--what chance do I have with nothing."
While both Chris Brown and Rihanna may not have chosen to be role-models and they probably do not want that responsibility, their career choices place them firmly in front of the eyes of children, teenagers and young adults. Neither of them are expected to stand in front of cameras and air their dirty laundry in a neat after-school special kind of way. We do not need to see Rihanna crying on 20/20 to understand she is a battered woman but both of them need to let the public know they are getting help--separately.
But that doesn't happen in our society of putting on Perfect Shows--Chris Brown is just misunderstood, Rihanna will "do what the law requires of her" during her day in court and thousands of battered girls and women will silently wonder, "What choice do I have now? Where is my martyr?"
I encourage everyone to read Nickelodeon Thinks Using Your Fists Makes You Cool from Deep South Moms and think about the messages our society sends our children.
While both Chris Brown and Rihanna may not have chosen to be role-models and they probably do not want that responsibility, their career choices place them firmly in front of the eyes of children, teenagers and young adults. Neither of them are expected to stand in front of cameras and air their dirty laundry in a neat after-school special kind of way. We do not need to see Rihanna crying on 20/20 to understand she is a battered woman but both of them need to let the public know they are getting help--separately.
But that doesn't happen in our society of putting on Perfect Shows--Chris Brown is just misunderstood, Rihanna will "do what the law requires of her" during her day in court and thousands of battered girls and women will silently wonder, "What choice do I have now? Where is my martyr?"
I encourage everyone to read Nickelodeon Thinks Using Your Fists Makes You Cool from Deep South Moms and think about the messages our society sends our children.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Read This 3/9/09
Velocity by Dean KoontzMy review
rating: 2 of 5 stars
Velocity is a typical Dean Koontz novel. The storytelling flows with graphic imagery as a bar tender finds himself needing to make difficult choices. While the character development is a bit weak, Velocity is quick-paced and full of action.
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
Wanna Win a Book?
Check out Bargain Briana's 1000th Post Give Away!
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Click the above links or click her button in my new "The Buttons" section on the right under "The Friends".
Bargain Briana posts great deals that everyone can enjoy on items most people use at the places people shop!
Click the above links or click her button in my new "The Buttons" section on the right under "The Friends".
Friday, March 6, 2009
Blog Neglect
Yep, I am guilty.
Sadly, it will continue for a couple more weeks while I push through midterms and a few reports.
I will catch up soon! In the meantime I can post a song. =)
Sadly, it will continue for a couple more weeks while I push through midterms and a few reports.
I will catch up soon! In the meantime I can post a song. =)
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Read This 2/16
Harvesting the Heart by Jodi PicoultMy review
rating: 2 of 5 stars
Harvesting the Heart is a character study of a woman who struggles with marriage and motherhood after a difficult childhood and adolescence. Jodi Picoult attempts to tell a story of redemption and salvation through marriage as the central character finds her way to happiness and contentment.
While the characters are endearing, the story is flat and predictable lacking the depth of plot Jodi Picoult offers in her later novels.
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Here Here!
Click the image to fully view it. It's worth reading!
I'm so sick of hearing this from people!
I'm so sick of hearing this from people!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Read This 2/3/09
The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica BauermeisterMy review
rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was so impressed by The School of Essential Ingredients. Erica Bauermeister shows equal passion for the English language and food by painting beautiful pictures of food through creative and engaging language. The School of Essential Ingredients is a collection of short stories weaved around a Monday night cooking class. Each story focuses on a cooking class student and their life delving deep into their past or present situation. Erica Bauermeister manages to evoke a wide range of emotions. The students find they learn some of life's most important messages through the medium of food. The School of Essential Ingredients is delightfully charming even through stories of heartbreak.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Fitting!
You Are a Playwright |
 You are a highly literate wordsmith. You love both reading and writing. You are also a natural storyteller. You can turn a mediocre anecdote into a riveting tale. You find people and all aspects of life fascinating. No topic is off limits for you. In modern times, you would make a good filmmaker or novelist. |
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Hear that?
It's the beautiful sound of a quiet house! The kids went back to school this morning after almost three weeks for winter break. We all had a lovely time while they were home from school but we all need some space.
They were all looking forward to getting back to school. S begins choir this semester and he is very excited. M and C also wanted to get back to their friends and see their teachers. A is glad to have the house--and toys--to herself all day long and I am, well, just glad to get back to our normal routine.
Back-to-school time for the kids is also back-to-school time for me. My semester begins next week. I have a heavy course load so that means late night studying (that's the only time it's quiet enough to focus without interruption) and loads of homework. We are leaving for FL next week, too, so all my textbooks are coming with me so I won't miss any work.
For now, I'll enjoy the quiet and rest my brain before life begins to get hectic again!
They were all looking forward to getting back to school. S begins choir this semester and he is very excited. M and C also wanted to get back to their friends and see their teachers. A is glad to have the house--and toys--to herself all day long and I am, well, just glad to get back to our normal routine.
Back-to-school time for the kids is also back-to-school time for me. My semester begins next week. I have a heavy course load so that means late night studying (that's the only time it's quiet enough to focus without interruption) and loads of homework. We are leaving for FL next week, too, so all my textbooks are coming with me so I won't miss any work.
For now, I'll enjoy the quiet and rest my brain before life begins to get hectic again!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Fit Club!
I began this round of Fit Club at one of the mom-based forums I visit.
Check out Two Foodies Get Fit to follow along!
Check out Two Foodies Get Fit to follow along!
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