tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76017594491411012862011-12-25T05:45:32.588-05:00<b>A woman trying to find herself, in her God.</b>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207464732821498878noreply@blogger.comBlogger1761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601759449141101286.post-64252560510660341422010-03-08T22:04:00.000-05:002010-03-08T22:04:25.726-05:00

Because Blogger doesn't play well and only let's me upload one. photo. at. a. time - (BTW Blogger...what's up with that?!) - I've decided to continue this blog over at WordPress. Hope you will join me there... http://beautifullyflaweddivinelychosen.wordpress.com/ Thanks for reading! Maureen

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  Just got my copies of Joe Boyd's newest book, Between Two Kingdoms. Glad I waited to purchase the book, as today, the book was available after all the weekend celebrations at the Vineyard, with all proceeds ($10 per copy) going to the Luke 4 Challenge. As an added bonus, Joe signed personalized copies. I grabbed a copy for me and the sis.    I asked Joe to sign mine as "Tweet worthy."      ..

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Thanks to my friend Brooke, I was lucky to snag a ticket to the coveted/sold out Ignite Cincinnati #2 at the Know Theater on Wednesday night. Since #IgniteCincy is all about the presentations - 14 presenters. 5 minutes. 20 slides. 1 subject. - I thought I'd recap with what I thought were the best of the best slides of the event. They might seem random and that's because the presentations were

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*This is the second of a series of blog posts about my Final Friday experiences.  From OUTSIDE and Cafe de Wheels, we headed to MiCA 12/v ... We were instantly greeted by owner Mike who asked, "White...or red?" We like shop owners who greet us in this fashion. We likey a lot. Mike has a great collection of Wire & Twine merch at MiCA. I proposed a challenge to Mike**: could he get one of W&T's

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*This is the first of a series of blog posts about my Final Friday experiences. Not even the imminent threat of snow, blustery winds and freezing temps could keep us away from the OTR's Final Friday last week. In a way, it was a silly social media game/personal challenge/incentive/ that I held myself to: see how many FF places I could actually "check in to" on Foursquare. Hey?! What better

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If you missed the free opening celebration of Shepard Fairey's "Supply and Demand" exhibit at the CAC last Friday...well, then you should just go ahead and punch yourself in the face. To say that the Fairey opening was *THE* event of the city that Friday night would definitely be one of the biggest understatements of the year. The place was (uncomfortably) packed but yet buzzed with the

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There are a lot of things in this world that piss me off. And if I didn't love Jesus, I'd go Moses on every single thing that pisses me off. SO...since I can't go Moses on every single thing that pisses me off, I compromise by (trying) to channel that pissedoffness into something productive...and legal. That's why when I heard about Dan Hoffman and Carrie Pollare, I was inspired...to do

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April 11, 2010, would have marked four years that I became a vegan. I say would have because in the beginning of December 2009, I started transitioning into being a vegetarian.  Why the change?  It all started when a waiter at a local restaurant screwed up my request for no cheese on my salad. As I debated internally on whether to make a "fuss" about it and send the salad back, I just kept

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The weekend started out with a fabulous, romantic dinner at Oriental Wok in Ft.Wright on Friday night. If you haven't been, you owe it to yourself. The owners, the Wongs, and the staff, will treat you like royalty...and a member of their own family. And don't forget about the food...definitely worth the extra penny than your regular Chinese joint.  (American and Indian eating gourmet Chinese)

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Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207464732821498878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601759449141101286.post-25728770251897484422010-02-03T10:53:00.002-05:002010-02-03T10:55:19.328-05:00

Right now, I feel like I'm miles from where you are, what you are experiencing, what you are going through. But I want you to know that I am...here. Loving...you. Waiting for...you.  Believing in...you. Believing in...us. Set The Fire To The Third Bar* I find the map and draw a straight line Over rivers, farms, and state lines The distance from 'A' to where you'd be It's only

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I really thought long and hard about what my reading material would be for "The Passage to India", since essentially, I'll be traveling for 20 hours on a plane(s)! (barf) Instead of exerting too much mental strain, I decided to let inspiration just come to me, as I browsed a local bookstore. And, there it was... Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light.* To be honest, I felt kinda cliché

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Just a quick update about what exactly has been going on in my world, mainly because 1. it's been a while since I've blogged, and 2. to quench the curiosity of the numerous people who have been contacting me about various "rumors" of what's been going on with me.November 8, 2009, marked two months that I resigned from Purple Trout, LLC. All I'm going to say about the whole matter is that I am

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I've been fortunate in my life, to know a lot of people.Certainly, as with anything in life, there are obvious pros and cons that come with that.I know many people that I share the same interests, beliefs, lifestyle, etc., with and then, there are many people who are the polar opposite from me.Frankly, I love that I have a wide-ranging spectrum of friends and acquaintances because quite honestly,

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I strongly believe that God places us in certain positions, situations, circumstances, seasons in life...all for the sole purpose of meeting that certain someone.I may not fully understand what exactly God is trying to tell me, but that's okay.What's important is my willingness to listen...and my willingness to act accordingly to what He tells me.Because in the end, I know God is in control of my

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Today, Sesame Street turns 40.Growing up as a little girl with an incredibly active imagination, it was SO much more than just a kid's educational, entertainment show for me.Looking back, I realize that it was more of a religious experience for me and it was the type of show that - as a single child at the time (before the sis came into my life) - I absolutely thrived and flourished on, and that

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I am a woman who......wants...craves...aches...yearns...desires...needsAnd I'm a woman who realizes that being "good" [most of the time] can be very tiring and frustrating.Jesus, please help me.Please.

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So tomorrow night, I have a hot date.Technically, I will be an official escort for a hot date.Make that a hot...blind...date.That's right.I'm going to be an escort for a hot date whom I have never met before.Sounds like an exciting Friday night doesn't it?I bet you're wishing that you could have in on some of the same sweet action...don'tcha?Well, you can!My church, Vineyard Community Church,

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The company I work for, Purple Trout, LLC, is offering FREE search engine optimization (SEO) and social media optimization (SMO) services for non-profit organizations in a unique, community contest.Purple Trout will be donating SEO and SMO services to three (3) non-profit organizations for 6 months of professional service.So if you're either a local, regional or national NPO, which may be in the

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Today is the nine year anniversary of my grandmother's - Sister Ammu George - passing.I called her Ammachy.She was my second mother.The one who raised me to be the spiritual woman I am today.Words can't express the bond/connection we shared.There are just too many stories to tell.Maybe one day, I'll write a book about what an incredible woman she was.But for now, I just want to acknowledge her.I

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The PastThe Present**[Amazingly delicious] vegan cherry cheesecake from The Loving Cafe

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Thirty years ago, today...I was born in silence.Which is pretty ironic, because outside the room I was born in, it sounded like a freight train.When I came into the world, I wasn't crying, I was barely breathing...nada, zip, zilch.Everyone thought I was dead.****People are always asking me, "So where are you from?" And when I go into my lil schpeel of, "

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Thirty one years ago, today, Chandy (Shashi) Jacob (of the Anglican faith) and Elizabeth (Thangam) George (of the Pentecostal faith) stood before each other and dedicated their lives to each other...and God (in an Anglican church) at 11 a.m., in Kerala, India.It goes without saying, that these past 31 years of marriage have been a miracle divinely predestined and blessed by God.Happy 31 Dad and

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Dear Jesus,I have one simple prayer.Please help me...Please help me to NOT be ......rageful...angry...quick-tempered...hateful...misleading...lustful...perverse...conditional...evil...judgmental...critical....emotional...paranoid...ungrateful...jealous...envious...covetous...gluttonous...slothful...lazy...insecure...shallow...unclean...pessimistic...apathetic...unmotivated...listless...numb...

Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207464732821498878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601759449141101286.post-40912928888918078462009-08-13T06:18:00.006-04:002009-08-13T06:38:07.832-04:00

Today will mark one month since I've been working at Purple Trout.It's really hard to believe, since it only felt like yesterday, that I was still at home, job hunting from my couch.Guess time flies when you're having fun.Every day I'm grateful to God for His blessings and the opportunities He's placed before me, but in typical human fashion - and mainly because of the insecurities instilled in

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When given the opportunity, who did you choose to honor and promote...God...or yourself?When you were given your soapbox, your talents, your skills, your moment in time...who did you choose to talk about/dwell on/direct people's attention to?When given a forum to reach hundreds, and even, thousands of people, who did you choose to give praise to?When the marquee was up, whose name was in bold,

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This *man was born to be nekked......and a Happiness Consultant.Sunday nights never (ever!) looked so good.Patricia Arquette is one lucky biatch. I mean, real lucky.*Jesus, please forgive me....for I have sinned.

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My, "The Next Chapter", post made local news yesterday.It originally aired in the 6p.m. Sunday broadcast, then again at 11p.m., and then made the Top 5 stories during Monday's News 5 Today broadcast.Special thanks to Michael Altman, Andrew Setters and Dan Roark at WLWT. And even more special thanks to Altman who wanted to take the faith angle with the story and insisting the interview be done in

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You Belong With MeTaylor SwiftYou're on the phone with your girlfriend, She's upsetShe's going off about something that you saidShe doesn't get your humor like I doI'm in the room, its a typical Tuesday nightI'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't likeAnd she'll never know your story like I doBut she wears short skirts, I wear t-shirtsShe's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachersDreaming

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In my post on July 6th, I talked about living with frequent mistreatment and figuring out ways to sincerely love people who don't deserve to be loved...just as Jesus would.I've learned that, for me at least, the best way to cope and handle all the negative "stuff" that comes my way...is not necessarily with a positive, sunshiny approach, but rather, in a more negative approach......by setting my

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It all started with one. single. status update. (click image for larger resolution):That single status update has led to the next chapter in my life.Steve Phillips not only responded to the update thread, but privately messaged me wanting to learn more about how my job search was going.After numerous back-and-forth messages and emails, a phone interview and two in-house interviews with Steve...I

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I don't know why this picture makes me smile coyly to myself.Usually, when I see men gawking, I puke in my mouth...and then into the sis'.But there's just something about this pic that just makes me happy and warm-all-over.And really, after close introspection, I strongly believe it's because this picture just solidifies what I already assumed about our President:Obama is a freak.*And baby......

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Today will be a hard day.Reports have been public for a while that The Cincinnati Enquirer will be laying off 100 employees this week, most of whom will know their fate before July 9th.I know many people that work at the company.I've read their numerous Facebook status updates of them trying to cope with this day.To all my friends and acquaintances, who will be affected by this unfortunate time -

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I've often wondered about Jesus' facial expressions while He was here on earth.Were the people around Him able to read His emotions?Did Jesus wear His emotions on His sleeve?There have been numerous documentation in the Bible about the various human emotions that Jesus felt and experienced. There's no denying that while He felt sad, angry and disappointed, that those emotions would play out

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Clever got me this farThen tricky got me inEye on what i'm afterI don't need another friendSmile and drop the cliche'Till you think I'm listeningI take just what I came forThen I'm out the door againPeripheral on the packageDon't care to settle inTime to feed the monsterI don't need another friendComfort is a mysteryCrawling out of my own skinJust give me what I came for, then I'm out the door

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Every year, during the third week of June, hundreds of junior and senior high school students flood the Vineyard Community Church for SOS: Summer of Service.In a nutshell: SOS is not your average summer camp for kids.Instead, SOS is a MEGA service-oriented camp/conference during which, for one week, hundreds of young people will be loving the people of Cincinnati into a relationship with Jesus,

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Joyce Baresel (pictured) and her friend Christa Roenser, just finished a fun night downtown, when they decided to take a cab home early Sunday morning on June 18th.At exactly 1 a.m., Baresel's life would change forever.As the cab traveled eastbound on Columbia Parkway, near Torrence Parkway, a rock came through the windshield.According to reports this is what transpired:"I heard, like, a loud

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What Makes a Dad?God took the strength of a mountain,The majesty of a tree,The warmth of a summer sun,The calm of a quiet sea,The generous soul of nature,The comforting arm of night,The wisdom of the ages,The power of the eagle's flight,The joy of a morning in spring,The faith of a mustard seed,The patience of eternity,The depth of a family need,Then God combined these qualities,When there was

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Stupid By Sarah MclachlanNight lift up the shadeslet in the brilliant light of morningbut steady there nowfor I am weak and starving for mercysleep has left me aloneto carry the weight of unravelling where we went wrongit's all I can do to hang onto keep me from fallinginto old familiar shoes[Chorus]how stupid could I bea simpleton could seethat you're no good for mebut you're the only one I

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Good friend, Candy Silvasy (Art of the Spa and Spa4Diabetes) and Cincy Chic have joined forces for a unique health awareness event for women, starting Thursday 6/25 through Saturday 6/27.Here's some more info about the event:"The “Red, Pink and Blue” event series aims to raise awareness about three of the top 10 health risks for women while raising money for three local non-profit organizations.

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“Show Me What I’m Looking For”CAROLINA LIAR Wait, I’m wrongShould have done better than thisPlease, I’ll be strongI’m finding it hard to resistSo show me what I’m looking for CHORUS Save me, I’m lostOh lord, I’ve been waiting for youI’ll pay any costSave me from being confusedShow me what I’m looking forShow me what I’m looking for…oh lord Don’t let goI’ve wanted this far too longMistakes

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When will ___ be Jesus?...my time?...my turn?...my chance?...my moment?...my opportunity?...my happiness?...my destiny?...Your will for me?When?

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Sixty years ago, on this day, Ingrid Newkirk was born in Surrey, England.As PETA president and cofounder, Newkirk has led the world's largest animal rights organization for more than 25 years. Her passion and dedication to making this world a better place for all living beings has inspired countless others to do what they can to help animals.Newkirk and PETA believe that animals deserve the most

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I was a gangsta since I was a wee lass...or...lad?I was spittin' these rhymes outta my motha's womb.I was stunnin' my bling like it was gold.M.I.A. ain't got nothing on me!Word.Location: St. John's, Antigua, West Indies.And special thanks to my Dad, without whom, all these Kodak moments wouldn't have been possible.

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In the June 8 issue of TIME, one of the articles caught my eye."How To Make Terrorists Talk," tells the tale of two American interrogators, hired by the government to do one job: get Osama bin Laden's former chief bodyguard, Abu Jandal, to talk:The most successful interrogation of an Al-Qaeda operative by U.S. officials required no sleep deprivation, no slapping or "walling" and no waterboarding.

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What is happening in China today is simply outrageous and sickening.I personally have so many issues with China.Not only is it one of the world's leading suppliers of dog and cat fur to the United States and responsible for the horrendous deaths of millions of other defenseless animals, it also still has a strong oppressive hold on its own people.Can someone please explain to me how is it

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*Caveat: This post tends to ramble a bit, but I make my point...eventually...I promise."Innately, I am a vigilante.Merriam Webster describes a vigilante as:"a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) ; broadly : a self-appointed doer of justice."I don' know why it took all of my 29 1/2 years here

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"A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret MeadFreestore Foodbank/Healing Center Memorial Day Hunger 5K Walk/RunMonday, May 25, 2009To the lay person, these results would qualify us as "losers":Place Name Ag S City St 5k Pace S 1197 JAMIE KENNEDY 30 F CINCINNATI OH 1:15:34 24:23

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For those who can't understand my animal-loving craziness, here's proof that even as a wee lass, I have been obsessed with them.Location: St. John's, Antigua, West Indies. And special thanks to my Dad, without whom, all these Kodak moments wouldn't have been possible.

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6,500 church volunteers.More than 300 community service projects.1 day.4 hours.1 city.1 God.On Saturday, May 16, a group of friends and I, along with thousands of others, gathered on a stormy, wet Cincinnati morning, at Crossroads Community Church.It wasn't even 8:30 a.m.Have you ever been in a room filled with thousands of other people - without an open seat in sight - all gathered together, at

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Thanks Charis for sharing!

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As if air travel isn't stressful enough, now the people at Air New Zealand have increased the pressure for the passengers of its inaugural "Matchmaking Flight." And we're not just talking cabin pressure, people.According to reports, the airline's new venture, coined "Love at First Flight," is aimed to help single Americans find New Zealand dates.The report goes on to say the Boeing 777 will

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I feel so distant from You right now.I know that it's all my doing and none of Yours.I know I should be talking to You.And instead I'm not.I'm just extremely frustrated right now.I'm so cold and numb right now.Help me find and feel Your warmth again.For it's the only thing worth living for.

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*Disclaimer!*As a strict vegan, I am NOT promoting the consumption of Jimmy Dean products. But as someone who can appreciate a witty, clever ad campaign, I have to give props to these commercials. Everything from the music, costumes, props and acting...these spots always make me smile. Honestly, I don't even notice the dead animal products since I'm always chuckling at the actors.This one is my

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Meet Mr. Red.Meet Mrs. Red (do you see her?)This is Mr. & Mrs. Red's new house* and food*.At first, Mr. Red was hesitant in checking out his new booty.But then, Mr. Red's lil belly got the better of him.At least Fiona and......Kitty's bellies.........didn't get the better of Mr. & Mrs. Red.*Birdhouse and food from OUTSIDE. Birdhouse proceeds benefited the "Birdhouses for Rwanda" project.

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Boy, I sure do love me the Internets machine.Every. Single. Day. I find something that just stops and make me go...WTF?! or makes me snort and some sort of beverage come outta my nose!Yesterday, I found this site:Awkward Family Photos: Spreading the AwkwardnessPeople! This site is craaazy good!Just as the name implies, the site is dedicated to serve as a virtual database of the most awkward

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They call him "Padre Oprah."But his real name is Alberto Cutié (KOO'-tee-ay).Cutié is a telegenic 39-year-old Cuban American priest, advice columnist, radio and television personality, best-selling author and pastor of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Miami's trendy South Beach.A Mexican magazine ran pics of Cutié and his girlfriend in "compromising" situations on a Florida beach.Since the

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"Her children arise and call her blessed..."10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from

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Yesterday, Elizabeth Edwards sat down with Oprah to talk for the first time publicly, since the scandal of her husband John Edwards became known.Here's what she said to Oprah:"I blame John...and her...but also, women need to have more respect for other women," she says. "There's no excuse for women to do this. I have created this life...this is a life I have put together. It takes a lot of hard

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For those who can't understand my animal-loving craziness, here's proof that even as a wee lass, I have been obsessed with them.Trust me. This is just the first in a series of "proof."And yes. That is me in the first three pics.My mom thought it would be "cute" and "fun" to dress and give me a haircut like a boy. For a whole year.I seriously think that's why even to this day, I still prefer to

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What do you do when one of your parents lets you down?How does a child assume the "parent" role in a situation?God's sixth commandment is to, "Honor thy father and mother," but what if sometimes you just don't agree with the choices a parent makes? Do you still go along with his or her decisions and actions, just in the name of "honoring" them?I understand the context of the commandment and how

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This post is dedicated to 5chw4r7z.5chw4r7z used to think that a pakora was a piñata.He has since been "cultured" on all things Indian, courtesy of moi.So in celebration of Cinco De Mayo today, we will be hitting piñatas with light sabers.Not pakoras.Just had to forgive the guy though.He is white.And nerdy.

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I was thumbing through my latest TIME that arrived the other day, and it just happens to be "The TIME 100: The World's Most Influential People" issue.Under the category, "Builders & Titans," this is what Gweneth Paltrow had to say about fashion designer and friend, Stella McCartney:Stella McCartneyBy Gwyneth PaltrowEverything about Stella McCartney is authentic. Her red hair is her own. She has

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Why do You put up with me?How can You tolerate me?I let You down every time.When will I ever be good enough for You, Your love, Your forgiveness, Your grace?I am so easily tempted.I am so easily persuaded.I am so weak.I am so evil.I am so dirty.Please.Forgive me.Once again.

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*Barbaro's Tragic Injury: A Symptom of a Cruel Industry Although Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's tragic breakdown a few hundred yards into the Preakness was awful to watch, it should come as no surprise. Thoroughbreds are bred to have unnaturally delicate legs, are forced to run at ever-younger ages, and are drugged to mask injuries, which leads to horrifying and life-threatening

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Friend and local food blogger extraordinaire, Julie Niesen*, proposed an offer that the sis and I couldn't refuse: wanna come to a free blogger preview show at The Falcon?Admittedly, I'm not a big fan of musicals. Not that I don't think they're fantastic and all...I really think it's because they weren't really a part of our lives growing up (the folks never really took us to any. And I've only

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Mad props are certainly due to local production company, Pizza Infinity, for its film "Robot Love From Another World," making it to the famous Cannes Film Festival!I've had the privilege of personally knowing some of the members of the cast and crew and I can't tell you how über cool it is to see how well they're doing!Kudos folks! Your brilliant, creative genius is finally being recognized...on

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Meet Noel Biderman.Husband.Father of two.Founder and CEO.His name doesn't ring a bell?Well, you might have heard more about his "brainchild" of a company, AshleyMadison.com.Never heard of The Ashley Madison Agency?Well...take a look see...Here's additional info about the company...in their own words:Are you Married but Looking? Ashley Madison is the place for Married Dating. Feeling neglected

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UPDATE:

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So my tweep, Mark, tweeted a tweet yesterday that caught my eye:"If you want this product, you have officially crossed the "Crazy Cat Person" threshold: http://bit.ly/2yPsb" 9:56 AM Apr 23rd from web To which, I immediately, of course, responded:"not gonna lie. i would SO TOTALLY buy one of these. i even thought about getting something similar built for our backyard, so my cats could roam around

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Wordle

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So, there's no denying that Phillip Markoff, the Craigslist Killer, is one pretty scary dude. He's been accused of some pretty horrendous things.But know who's even scarier than Markoff?His fiancee Megan McAllister.On Tuesday, the day Markoff was arraigned on charges of murder, kidnapping, and armed robbery, McAllister stood by her man.She told ABC News in an e-mail: "Philip is an intelligent man

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1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.4 God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness.5 God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." And

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God grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot change;courage to change the things I can;and wisdom to know the difference.Living one day at a time;Enjoying one moment at a time;Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;Taking, as He did, this sinful worldas it is, not as I would have it;Trusting that He will make all things rightif I surrender to His Will;That I may be reasonably happy

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Nightline aired an interesting show a week go.It posed the question, "Does Satan Exist?"Somehow, this question seems ludacris to me. Why it was even up on the table of debate is beyond me.As a believer, how can one not believe that Satan exists?How can there be a God without Satan? I'm not implying that our Almighty God's existence is dependent on Satan.But let's take spirituality out of the

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This weekend, the Vineyard kicked off a new series, Creed.Which got me to thinking...how do I define my personal life creed?My creed*:Nothing -and I mean nothing...family member, lover, mate, offspring, friend, foe, acquaintance, animal, career, money, fame, wealth, fortune, dream, aspiration, ambition, health, sickness, test, temptation, trial, tribulation, want, need, including my own self or

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(...and not that there's anything wrong with that.)...but have you seen Kim Kardashian?Dang! This woman is smokin hot.I think she experiences spontaneous combustion at her own hotness.Oh and yeah...Reggie's not that bad looking either.

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9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him "Jabez," saying, "I gave birth to him in pain." 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory!Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request.1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (New International Version)

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Gluttony makes me want to vomit. (Pun intended.)I've alluded to my detestable repulsion for it, before.The scientists in the video brag about the gene manipulation in these breeds of cows as some sort of great technological advancement.In reality, it only reveals just how primitive and base humanity truly is in its undying quest for satiating its gluttony.Technological advancements? I think not..

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Ok, so maybe no one will walk away with a million dollars in the end, but maybe we can make world peace a reality if we could figure this question out...What constitutes as a man's* inappropriate behavior in a relationship?Sure, there are the obvious signs: blatant gawking of other women, lipstick stains/wafts of perfume, actually catching him in the act, etc., etc., etc., but what about the

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How is it that when someone sings...beautifully and passionately...it has the ability to send shivers through you?How can someone's singing voice...and we're not talking about their speaking voice at that...elicit such an emotional response from humans?If we saw these two people in a crowd or passed them on the streets...or even actually engaged them in conversation...their hidden, mesmerizing

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The Transfiguration* 28About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30Two men, Moses and Elijah, 31appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring

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So, I have my first interview, in more than two years, coming up later in the week.It's for a job that I really, really want and am excited about. Am I nervous? Sure. Am I anxious and worried about how the interview will go? Not really. Interviews don't intimidate me.Do I worry about whether I'll get it or not? Absolutely. Especially since I really want the position.But, as with everything in my

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veg·an. n.play_w2("V0043200")One who practices veganism and does not consume or use animal products, notably meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products. People become vegans for a variety of reasons, including ethical concerns for animal rights or the environment, as well as perceived health benefits and spiritual or religious concerns.Three years ago on 4-11-06, I made a momentous decision and

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1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like

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On this day, more than two thousand years ago, a man died.It wasn't just any mere mortal man. It was God's son incarnate. Jesus who became man.He died for us for one reason: He loved us. He loved me. He loved you.We didn't deserve it. I didn't deserve it. You didn't deserve it.He didn't have to do it. But He did.“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the

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If this story had aired on Good Morning America on April 1st and not today, April 8th, then maybe I would've bought it.Who knew that Objectum Sexuality (OS) even existed?! Geesh! What is this world coming to I tell ya?!A woman falls in love and marries the Eiffel Tower and then changes her name to reflect the union?! Now, that's hardcore lunacy.Some people who have OS claim that their feelings

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SistersBy Joyce C. LockGod made us sisters,Our hearts made us friends.Love keeps us bondedThru thick and thru thin.Being familyGives permanent ties,For which I am gratefulTo be in your life.Though our paths may leadDown separate roads,God gave us each otherTo help with the load.God had a great plan,As He always does.Growing togetherWas the best for us.I can't imagineMy life without you.Sisters

Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207464732821498878noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601759449141101286.post-12066466768434021302009-04-04T03:21:00.003-04:002009-04-04T03:53:01.780-04:00

I'm at a point in my life where I feel like I'm in a holding stage.Sometimes I even feel like I'm in a decompression area of sorts, waiting to hear from mission control to suit up for the mission ahead.I'm not sure what direction I should take with my life or what the mission ahead will entail, but one thing I do know...I gotta do something.I've prayed...and prayed some more...then prayed again..

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So, I've come to the conclusion that an amendment of sorts is in order round about here.As you know, I have my Song of the Days (SOTDs), but I've noticed that more often than not, the original SOTD, will inevitably be replaced by a SOTW.And pray tell what exactly is a SOTW?Song of the Workout, is a song that is so fierce that it trumps the original SOTD, just by its pure awesomeness and power to

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Today's SOTD was definitely inspired by my recent trip back to the islands...in particular, Nevis.I know it's George Michael...George Michael in WHAM nonetheless...and it's corny and cheesy...but I don't care. It's very sentimental to me.It was playing in the background, when I had a very memorable moment with someone special...on one of the holes of the Four Seasons golf course...under a bright,

Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207464732821498878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601759449141101286.post-20095012057939787952009-03-25T11:41:00.001-04:002009-03-30T12:44:28.243-04:00

We made it to Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park in St. Kitts, the last day we were there (Sunday 3/22).We had already been, but it had been years ago, so a repeat excursion was a must.To try to explain the beauty and magnitude of this place would be premature.Definitely check the link above to learn more about the history of this place.

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For the next six days, the sis and I will be visiting with the 'rents in their home on the island of Nevis. We left St.Kitts and the Marriott mid-afternoon on the ferry for Nevis on Sunday. Ever since I entered the Caribbean (St. Maarten to be exact), I haven't had any cell service or WiFi access (the Blackberry sucks down here, unless you have a "global" one.) So hence, that's why no Twitter/

Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207464732821498878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601759449141101286.post-40991108478942462642009-03-19T04:26:00.003-04:002009-04-23T13:45:04.039-04:00

In less than two hours or so, the sis and I are boarding a jet plane bound for tropical climates...and the 'rents.We both have been up since 8a.m. yesterday (Wednesday) being busy all day doing miscellaneous errands, housework and packing, and before we knew it, it was already 3 a.m.! We figured, why bother with sleep, if only to wake up in less than an hour and head to the airport? I'm sure

Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207464732821498878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601759449141101286.post-4116164882035037622009-03-18T10:22:00.001-04:002009-03-18T10:29:24.729-04:00

We just wrapped "Week 4: Jesus' Love is Absurd," in RESET.In Prompt 03, the challenge was learning how to ABIDE in Jesus.And exactly how does one ABIDE?...ABIDING= Following God's Commands + Receiving Continuously From God + Trusting in God's Promises (in Good Times and Bad)The study must've really been on my mind, because I woke up this morning singing this song... May Your voice be louder May

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Freakin amazing song and video...minus the taxidermy and animal carcasses.Ricochet Video

Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207464732821498878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7601759449141101286.post-85379980102430367952009-03-16T23:27:00.011-04:002009-03-18T10:41:23.640-04:00

Everybody has some form of motivation.For me, I need some rockin' tunes to run on the treadmill (3-4 days a week, 1 hour, 4.60 miles, 5.3 mph, weight-loss program.)Without this playlist (and God's grace), I wouldn't make it.Just couldn't.I wonder how this playlist will do on the beach?* O...Saya by Slumdog Millionaire The Beautiful People by Marilyn Manson Closer by Nine Inch Nails Only by Nine

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