Suzy Palooza

Reflections

2008-08-03T19:08:00.001-06:00

I've just returned from a memorial service for a 20 year old who was killed in a horrible, fiery car accident, along with her boyfriend, and another couple, who were their best friends. Our church was filled, standing room only. There were people of all ages and races and sexual orientations and a million other differences, yet we were all united by our love for this young woman, Caitlin

Shooting in church

2008-07-28T20:27:00.002-06:00

Most of you are probably aware of the news story about the gunman who entered a Unitarian church in Knoxville, TN yesterday and began shooting, killing two people and injuring about seven others. Well that church is of the same denomination as the one that I belong to. So this is a big story for me, and for many of my friends. Tonight they had a special service, and there will be another special

It's been a while!

2008-07-11T13:47:00.003-06:00

I can't believe it was nearly a year ago that I last posted on this blog! How does time go by so quickly without my knowledge of it passing? Maybe this is what being middle-aged is all about. But hey, it could be worse, right? Time could *not* be passing...and that would be bad, m'kay?So, to catch up:Completely recovered from the rotator cuff surgery (YAY!!!), but hubby had to have it in January,

Britney Spears and the media

2007-09-11T13:23:00.000-06:00

Quoting from MSNBC.com: “Lard and Clear,” read Monday’s headline in the New York Post. “The bulging belly she was flaunting was SO not hot,” wrote E! Online.I can't believe I'm writing about Britney Spears to begin with, but this story has really grabbed me and won't let go. I'm no fan, and never have been. But my reason for not being a fan has less to do with not caring for the type of music

Kroger + GLBT news + the First Amendment

2007-06-13T12:25:00.000-06:00

Following is a letter to the editors that I've sent to the mainstream media in my area. I urge you to think about the import of this action and message and do what you can to make a difference for free speech in this country.Regarding the story that Kroger is reviewing a contract with the company DistribuTech which distributes a local free newspaper, "Out and About". Following is a quote in

Update -- surgery Thursday + sister news

2007-06-12T09:39:00.000-06:00

This is just a note to say that I won't be able to post or probably even visit here for a bit. Thursday I'll have the rotator cuff surgery I talked about before, so my left shoulder/arm will be immobilized for a while afterwards. I hope I'll be able to use my hand a bit, but don't know how that's going to be. So, fair warning -- I may not be able to respond to messages for a while.Second, if

Torn rotator cuff & labrum left shoulder...

2007-05-14T18:20:00.000-06:00

Yes, me. That's what the pesky upper arm pain turned out to be, thanks to the wonders of MRI technology. So, the surgeon who took care of me when I broke my ankle/leg, and did the miraculous carpal tunnel/deQuervain's release that alleviated a 20-year problem, will be fixing my crappy-ass shoulder.I didn't injure it -- it just developed over time. Apparently, there is also a bone spur on my

Sister news

2007-05-14T17:50:00.000-06:00

Well, color me wrong. I did see my sister and she is still, indeed, alive. As it turns out, it was *NOT* DUI for which my sister was arrested, but she had been drinking. Here's what happened after this:The DCFS became involved in the case because she left the 3 children at home alone asleep, minutes before her ex was due home. Therefore, the DCFS will not allow her to be alone with her children -

Not enough words to describe

2007-04-13T11:38:00.000-06:00

Today I am writing a very difficult post about my family and me. Some of you are directly familiar with this story because you know me. Others of you may be familiar with this due to your own family issues. Either way, I wish this wasn't why I needed to write today.I am afraid, down to my soul, that I will never see my youngest sister alive again.My sister is an alcoholic, probably abuses other

It's been a while

2007-03-26T12:04:00.000-06:00

Sorry to any of you who have been anxiously awaiting another post from me. Getting over the carpal tunnel surgery has been a little more draining than I'd realized. While the pain from the CTS is gone, the pain from the surgery part itself has not, though it is getting better. One thing I've learned is that our hands are exceptionally intricate as to how the muscles/tendons/ligaments/nerves all

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2007-03-22T07:46:00.001-06:00

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Survival and success

2007-03-13T17:11:00.000-06:00

Can you hear the crescendo of Barry Manilow's full orchestra as he belts out, half a step higher than the last bar, "Looks like we MADE it......."? I can, cuz, we did!. Well, we, meaning, I made it. :) And I did have general anesthesia after all, which is all the more reason to be happy for things going well. I confessed here, I think, my fear of "going under", but, fortunately, my fears were not

Surgery

2007-02-28T23:45:00.000-06:00

Hey friends in Blog-o-land, I have a request. I would appreciate good thoughts, vibes, and/or prayers of any religious persuasion tomorrow, March 1, as I'm undergoing some minor surgery. I'm having a carpal tunnel release, which apparently looks like this:From the site: http://www.sorehand.com/carpal-tunnel-syndrome.htmI'm also having a DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis release on the same (right) hand.

My Tenth Anniversary being a Non-Smoker

2007-02-27T11:59:00.000-06:00

Ten years ago today I made one of the best decisions of my life. I quit smoking. I quit cold turkey and I've never (thankfully) had any real desire to start back. Not to say that, if cigarette smoking were not harmful, I wouldn't joyfully resume, but we all know that's not the case, so I remain tobacco-free.Why did I quit? Because I was ready to. I had smoked since I was a teenager, first

Apparently, a punny week....

2007-02-22T22:38:00.001-06:00

Musical jokeA C, an E-flat, and a G go into a bar.The bartender says: "Sorry, but we don't serve minors." So, the E-flat leaves, and the C and the G have an open fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished: the G is out flat. An F comes in and tries to augment the situation, but is not sharp enough. A D comes into the bar and heads straight for the bathroom saying, "Excuse me.

Where are you?

2007-02-20T01:21:00.001-06:00

You have been marked on my profile map!make your own map at: www.modmyprofile.comCan anyone see this map? I can't when I view it, but I'm not sure if that's just me, or what. :) Could one of you lovely people let me know? Thanks!

WARNING -- Punny post ahead

2007-02-19T12:26:00.000-06:00

With permission from Kayakdave from ApplachianGreens, I submit the following. Remember, you were warned....{AppalachianGreens} "Got these in E-mail."(1) King Ozymandias of Assyria was running low on cash after years of war with the Hittites. His last great possession was the Star of the Euphrates, the most valuable diamond in the ancient world. Desperate, he went to Croesus, the pawnbroker, to

In honor of Squirrel Squad Squeeks

2007-02-19T10:51:00.000-06:00

From the site : http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/snider-todd/beer-run-13882.html(Best sung at the top of one's lungs)Artist/Band: Snider ToddLyrics for Song: Beer RunLyrics for Album: Other SongsB-double E double R U-N-beer runB-double E double R U-N-beer runall we need is a ten and five-er,car and key and a sober driver,B-double E double R U-N-beer runa couple of frat guys from abilenedrove

Anna Nicole Smith and Kim Nowak

2007-02-11T21:14:00.000-06:00

I have to weigh in on the media frenzy surrounding these two women. I can't hold my tongue any longer, so, fair warning -- rant on the way.I am very disappointed in the number of people who seem to take great pleasure in ridiculing these two women. The really disappointing part is that many of the people who are taking part in this are supposedly respectable people. I would have thought that part

Definitions

2007-02-08T14:02:00.000-06:00

The word of the day is CHRISTIAN. Recently, I've begun to ponder the ways in which that particular word is used sometimes more in reference to one's behavior or state of morality, so I wanted to see exactly what a widely accepted dictionary would have to say. Below are two entries that I found at Dictionary.com.Chris·tian /ˈkrɪstʃən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kris-chuhn]

About what I figured

2007-02-04T19:10:00.000-06:00

I am:31%Republican."You're probably one of those chicken-littles who thinks maybe we should worry a little bit, occasionally, about the fate of the planet that our lives all depend on."Are You A Republican?I just had a conversation with my cousin this afternoon about political parties, and whether we were Democrats or Republicans. I told her I was a Democrat, but

Just a thought...

2007-02-01T01:52:00.000-06:00

(from topplebush.com)Hopefully thought-provoking.

Attention Blues Fans!!!

2007-01-31T18:05:00.000-06:00

International Blues Challenge -- Memphis, TNThursday, February 1 - 3, 2007See this woman? This is MELISSA SIGLER.I have the great privilege of calling Melissa my friend, my sister, and my inspiration, not to mention my favorite Blues Mama and Zydeco Cajun Hot Tamale!! She's competing in the Solo/Duo category of the International Blues Challenge, which is an annual event put on by The Blues

Crazy-cool videos from bored graphic artists

2007-01-30T22:33:00.000-06:00

Trust me, it's well worth your while to check out these videos!

Ramblin'

2007-01-27T17:30:00.000-06:00

Or, as Steve Martin once sang: R - A - M - B - L - I - N...........apostrophe! :D Does anyone else remember that? From "Let's Get Small"? I have *all* of his LPs -- and yes, it's *that* Steve Martin, if anyone's asking.Anywho, this is a ramblin' post today. Can't find just one subject that's occupying my thoughts today, so I just want to make some random statements/observations/etc.First, I GOT

Thinking Out Loud

2007-01-24T13:29:00.000-06:00

OK, wrong gender in the pic, but you get the idea. I'm in thought these days, probably because I have little else that I can effectively do until this walking cast comes off. PLEASE let that be tomorrow when I see the Ortho doc again!What am I thinking about, you ask? (You DID ask, didn't you?) Everything. Everything, all swirled up and conglomerated into a blur of questions and ideas. One of

This tickled my funny bone today

2007-01-19T12:32:00.000-06:00

Link here for lots more of these.Another great find through StumbleUpon.com. Enjoy! :)

Addictions

2007-01-18T22:54:00.000-06:00

In the over 10 years that I've been surfing along the information superhighway, you would have thought I'd have gotten bored by now. But no, far from it. I have fallen victim to the addictive powers of Newsfeeds/readers and StumbleUpon.com. I'm warning you now -- if you haven't fallen prey to these time-suckers, RUN, do not walk, to the nearest exit and do something productive! There still may

Greetings and salutations

2007-01-16T11:24:00.000-06:00

Well alrighty then! This is my new blog, and this is my first post. As some of you know, this is my second blog, as I've closed my previous one. I felt that my old blog served its purpose for a particular period of time, and now that things have improved a great deal, it's time to start again.One of the purposes of starting a new blog was to be able to be myself here. So, let me introduce myself.