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"They even sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons and shed innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan; and the land was polluted with blood." (Psalm 106:38, NKJV)
Friday, September 5, 2008
Mrs. Sarah Palin
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Graphic courtesy of www.allposters.com For the past 2 weeks my husband and I have been engrossed in politics. Yes my friends, it's the Olympics all over again! Now that both the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention are at an end the question is, who do you vote for? In whom do you put your entire trust and faith to be a qualified person to run one of if not THE most powerful nation in the world? Do you believe that Sen. Barak Obama or Sen. John McCain will run the country very well? What if the Vice-President will have to step in as President. Who do you believe will be most qualified to run our country, Gov. Sarah Palin or Sen. Joe Biden? There is quite an uproar in the Christian community about Sarah Palin. Being a Mother to 5 and a wife to 1 is she hurting someone by being VP? Would she be putting the country at risk by not getting sleep at night because of her infant? Would her husband be resentful for being the stay at home Dad and she gets all the glory? Would she be able to take care of her grandbaby, baby, husband, and run/help run the entire country? And, is she breaking rules instructed to her in the Bible by not letting her husband be head of household and she stay with the children? This is what Doug Philips and Vodie Bauccham are saying. If you are interested read Dr. Bauccham's blog post about Mrs. Palin http://www.voddiebaucham.org/vbm/Blog/Entries/2008/8/30_Did_McCain_Make_a_Pro-Family_Pick____.html. My "current" view on this is that I think Mrs. Palin is a great speaker, a beautiful lady, smart and ambitious, and is doing what she thinks is best for our country and her family. However, I do have concerns. But, quite frankly, what is the alternative? The alternative of Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden are certainly not suitable. I have quite an intense dissatisfaction with Mr. Obama's views and think he will ruin America's, well what's left of them, moral fiber amongst other things. So, maybe Mrs. Palin may not be putting her family first as dictated by God, but the actual possible President, John McCain will be the one running the country. Unless something happens they will get my vote. Blessings, ~Farrah |
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Why is it necessary for girls today....
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...to be hoochie mama's? Seriously? Why is that now socially acceptable. When I was growing up (graduated high school in 1995) the trend began in wearing more skin-baring clothes, but now there is absolutely NO imagination! I took Nick to the YMCA for a local band concert and these girls had ultra miniskirts and bikini tops. I was horrified for my sex that these girls think it's necessary to dress like hookers in order to "hook up" with boys! Nick at age 14 has become really popular with the ladies. Girls write notes on Facebook, download his "bands" song from Myspace, give him hugs, tell him they love him, and call our home. How is this acceptable? Now that girls have access to all of these electronics they are able to talk freely without parental authority about anything they want so the parents don't know they are contacting these boys. Not that most parents would care because they are so self-absorbed in making and spending money, but that's another subject. Honestly and truly I feel this is a media issue, heart issue, and self-esteem issue. With girls like Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana), and Lindsay Lohan as the girls role models rather than Laura Ingall's it stands to reason there is a chance. Many girls feel so much pressure to be popular and pretty because they feel that's what will get them the boys and ahead of the game. It's so sad that it has come to this. If your daughter is looking for cool modest clothes try www.christataylor.com. I only have a stepdaughter and have very little influence over her since we only see her 1 month per year. However, I am the Mother of 2 boys that are pre-teen and teen. I only know how these girls are affecting them. When these girls dress like this don't they realize that they are causing these boys to lust? Or, when they hug them with their little boobies the boys may possibly get "turned on"? Or, when the girls tell them they love them so much and yet they are telling their best friend the same thing it may hurt them? Girls, please think about what you are doing to these boys when you are trying to get them to like you as your little game. Mother's please speak to your girls about their actions, dress, and needing attention are causing boys to sin. Why is their self-esteem so low? I had been thinking about all of this last night. Today while reading some blogs I came across Mrs. Humphries post on the same thing, www.thepleasanttimes.blogspot.com and her Mother, Lady Lydia, www.homeliving.blogspot.com touching on the same subject. Must be something in the water, or something in our hearts from God. Blessings, ~Farrah PS. The next time a girl calls our house will be told that girls calling boys makes them seem desperate and loose and Nick will not marry a girl like that so leave him alone! |
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Celebrity Idolotry and Gossip
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Graphic courtesy of www.allposters.com GOS'SIP, v.i. To prate; to chat; to talk much. 1. To be a pot-companion. 2. To run about and tattle; to tell idle tales. My stepdaughter loves anything about being famous, which I hear is typical of the pre-teen set. On the plane she brough all of these teen magazines such as Tiger Beat (that's a blast from the past, huh?) and also Life & Style and InTouch which are tabloid typed magazines. Surprisingly, my husband hasn't made her throw them away. He thinks its just sad and she'll go back to her Mother who also worships celebrities. At night she always wants to watch ET Entertainment Tonight and/or TMZ. These shows are all about celebrity happenings and gossip. Last night my husband and I attempted to watch them with her. ET wasn't too bad, but TMZ was horrible. There was vulgar language and actions by these stars who are being stalked by the papparazzi. The final straw for me was guessing if Jessica Simpson was dissing her latest boyfriends ex girlfriend by wearing a shirt saying Real Girls Eat Meat because the ex (Carrie Underwood) is a vegetarian. I mean, are you serious? People actually care about this? I turned it off and told my husband that I can not handle the celebrity idolism and gossip that is going on in our home. He wholheartedly agreed. Of course Michaela was pretty bumbed. So, I looked up in the Webster 1828 Dictionary and got the above definition. Then, I looked to the most important source, The Bible to see what God says about gossip. (The easiest way to do this is my favorite source, www.biblegateway.com) Proverbs 18:8 (New International Version) 8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
So, what does God mean by saying "man's inmost parts"? His heart. One's heart can be destroyed by gossip of any kind.
Psalm 97:7 (New International Version) 7 All who worship images are put to shame,
those who boast in idols— worship him, all you gods! We are to worship God, not idols. In some people, especially those whom live in the world and not of worship celebrities. The day before yesterday Rosie O'Donnel was at our local Michael's craft store. Michaela wanted to go, but I refused because I do not agree with what she stands for and how she lives her life. For some people it doesn't matter who the celebrity is they just want to meet them. To me this is incredibly sad.
We need to pray for our nation's children that they can finally see that what they hope to find in celebrities is not as important as what they can find through God.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Mr. Obama's Words
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Most of my usual readers know that I am a "dog and butterfly" (my husband's nickname for me) kind of girl. I typically live in my happy-go-lucky bubble. Part of that reason is that I don't read the news nor have anything to do with it. I do not like to live my life around what's going on in our world since we are not supposed to be of the world. My family is so into politics that I do not like to discuss it. However, I was reading Mrs. McDonald at www.yoursacredcalling.blogspot.com post on Barack Obama's stance on abortion. I felt like I needed to at least show you the quotes. I am not encouraging you to vote for anyone, or not, but as American's we need to know all that we can about a candidate on issues that important to us such as abortion, gay rights, Operation Freedom, and the economy. I am using the quotes from Mrs. McDonald's article, but not her opinion because I didn't ask for permission. (Too anxious to wait to find out!)
"They even sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons and shed innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan; and the land was polluted with blood." (Psalm 106:38, NKJV) |
Monday, April 28, 2008
Recession Optimism by Mrs. Fuentes
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I have posted Mrs. Fuentes blog posts before. Please stop by and visit her at www.proverbs14verse1.blogspot.com. She is a refreshment to the soul. I have a few further comments afterwards. Monday, April 28, 2008Recession Optimism
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Atlanta is no longer a part of the South
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Photo courtesy of www.allposters.com For the last nearly 13 years I have been a resident of Atlanta, Georgia (except for my brief stay in Alabama). In that time Atlanta as a city has changed, as well as it's inhabitants. When I moved here everyone, especially the men, would look you in the eye, smile, and say good mornin'. Don't get me wrong, some change is good. The Marta rail system to get to the airport-great! Coca-Cola museum and the Georgia Aquarium-fantabulous. The traffic, the smog, the construction, the rude city people are NOT! I'm sorry, but it's high time that these people that are rude and consistently inconsiderate need to go HOME!!! If these folks are not used to the laid back South then they ought not be here. For instance yesterday one of my bestest girlfriends was picking up her child from gymnastics. Her daughter was putting on her shoes and the lady behind her said, "move the (insert explenative here) out of my way. What the (insert additional curse word here) are you doing sitting in this lane?". Today I was beeped at because I allowed someone to go out in front of me on the way to take my son to school! Seriously people, stop rushing. If you are that stressed in taking your kid to gymnastics or running that late for work then get out the door earlier. Where is the kindness? When did it become okay to be rude? Georgia claims to be the Empire State of the South. I understand that because of the financial opportunities and the growth. But, why do we have to lose what is pertinent to our state? Why must the easygoing, laid-back, Bible belt, and friendliness go with the growth? Seriously people, get your Bible, a glass of lemonade or sweet tea, and sit on the porch and relax!! ~Farrah PS I feel much better, well, until I have to get back on the road in 3 hours, sigh. |
Friday, March 28, 2008
George Washington's Rules of Civility
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I don't know if y'all are like myself, but I am sick and tired of people living amongst us without manners or civility. I am not certain why it is unimportant to these people. Perhaps it is because they do not care about anyone but themselves, or perhaps it is because they are uneducated on the "rules" of civility. We as parents need to teach our children, especially our sons (good manners seem to come easier to girls) to live a civilized, not uppity, but civilized way of life. Another thing I'd like to add to this list is to please teach your children proper etiquette with cell phones! George Washington, sometime before the age of 16, transcribed Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation. (Original errors in numbering have been corrected; original spelling is unchanged.)
2d When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usualy Discovered. 3d Shew Nothing to your Freind that may affright him. 4th In the Presence of Others Sing not to yourself with a humming Noise, nor Drum with your Fingers or Feet. 5th If You Cough, Sneeze, Sigh, or Yawn, do it not Loud but Privately; and Speak not in your Yawning, but put Your handkercheif or Hand before your face and turn aside. 6th Sleep not when others Speak, Sit not when others stand, Speak not when you Should hold your Peace, walk not on when others Stop. 7th Put not off your Cloths in the presence of Others, nor go out your Chamber half Drest. 8th At Play and at Fire its Good manners to Give Place to the last Commer, and affect not to Speak Louder than Ordinary. 9th Spit not in the Fire, nor Stoop low before it neither Put your Hands into the Flames to warm them, nor Set your Feet upon the Fire especially if there be meat before it. 10th When you Sit down, Keep your Feet firm and Even, without putting one on the other or Crossing them. 11th Shift not yourself in the Sight of others nor Gnaw your nails. 12th Shake not the head, Feet, or Legs rowl not the Eys lift not one eyebrow higher than the other wry not the mouth, and bedew no mans face with your Spittle, by approaching too near him when you Speak.
14th Turn not your Back to others especially in Speaking, Jog not the Table or Desk on which Another reads or writes, lean not upon any one. 15th Keep your Nails clean and Short, also your Hands and Teeth Clean yet without Shewing any great Concern for them. 16th Do not Puff up the Cheeks, Loll not out the tongue rub the Hands, or beard, thrust out the lips, or bite them or keep the Lips too open or too Close. 17th Be no Flatterer, neither Play with any that delights not to be Play'd Withal. 18th Read no Letters, Books, or Papers in Company but when there is a Necessity for the doing of it you must ask leave: come not near the Books or Writings of Another so as to read them unless desired or give your opinion of them unask'd also look not nigh when another is writing a Letter.
20th The Gestures of the Body must be Suited to the discourse you are upon. 21st: Reproach none for the Infirmaties of Nature, nor Delight to Put them that have in mind thereof. 22d Shew not yourself glad at the Misfortune of another though he were your enemy. 23d When you see a Crime punished, you may be inwardly Pleased; but always shew Pity to the Suffering Offender. 24th Do not laugh too loud or too much at any Publick Spectacle. 25th Superfluous Complements and all Affectation of Ceremonie are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be Neglected. 26th In Pulling off your Hat to Persons of Distinction, as Noblemen, Justices, Churchmen &c make a Reverence, bowing more or less according to the Custom of the Better Bred, and Quality of the Person. Amongst your equals expect not always that they Should begin with you first, but to Pull off the Hat when there is no need is Affectation, in the Manner of Saluting and resaluting in words keep to the most usual Custom. 27th Tis ill manners to bid one more eminent than yourself be covered as well as not to do it to whom it's due Likewise he that makes too much haste to Put on his hat does not well, yet he ought to Put it on at the first, or at most the Second time of being ask'd; now what is herein Spoken, of Qualification in behaviour in Saluting, ought also to be observed in taking of Place, and Sitting down for ceremonies without Bounds is troublesome. 28th If any one come to Speak to you while you are are Sitting Stand up tho he be your Inferiour, and when you Present Seats let it be to every one according to his Degree. 29th When you meet with one of Greater Quality than yourself, Stop, and retire especially if it be at a Door or any Straight place to give way for him to Pass. 30th In walking the highest Place in most Countrys Seems to be on the right hand therefore Place yourself on the left of him whom you desire to Honour: but if three walk together the middest Place is the most Honourable the wall is usually given to the most worthy if two walk together. 31st If any one far Surpassess others, either in age, Estate, or Merit yet would give Place to a meaner than himself in his own lodging or elsewhere the one ought not to except it, So he on the other part should not use much earnestness nor offer it above once or twice. 32d: To one that is your equal, or not much inferior you are to give the cheif Place in your Lodging and he to who 'tis offered ought at the first to refuse it but at the Second to accept though not without acknowledging his own unworthiness. 33d They that are in Dignity or in office have in all places Preceedency but whilst they are Young they ought to respect those that are their equals in Birth or other Qualitys, though they have no Publick charge. 34th It is good Manners to prefer them to whom we Speak before ourselves especially if they be above us with whom in no Sort we ought to begin. 35th Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive. 36th Artificers & Persons of low Degree ought not to use many ceremonies to Lords, or Others of high Degree but Respect and highly Honour them, and those of high Degree ought to treat them with affibility & Courtesie, without Arrogancy. 37th In Speaking to men of Quality do not lean nor Look them full in the Face, nor approach too near them at lest Keep a full Pace from them. 38th In visiting the Sick, do not Presently play the Physicion if you be not Knowing therein. 39th In writing or Speaking, give to every Person his due Title According to his Degree & the Custom of the Place. 40th Strive not with your Superiers in argument, but always Submit your Judgment to others with Modesty. 41st Undertake not to Teach your equal in the art himself Proffesses; it Savours of arrogancy.
43d Do not express Joy before one sick or in pain for that contrary Passion will aggravate his Misery. 44th When a man does all he can though it Succeeds not well blame not him that did it. 45th Being to advise or reprehend any one, consider whether it ought to be in publick or in Private; presently, or at Some other time in what terms to do it & in reproving Shew no Sign of Cholar but do it with all Sweetness and Mildness. 46th Take all Admonitions thankfully in what Time or Place Soever given but afterwards not being culpable take a Time & Place convenient to let him him know it that gave them. 47th Mock not nor Jest at any thing of Importance break no Jest that are Sharp Biting and if you Deliver any thing witty and Pleasent abstain from Laughing there at yourself. 48th Wherein wherein you reprove Another be unblameable yourself; for example is more prevalent than Precepts.
50th Be not hasty to beleive flying Reports to the Disparagement of any. 51st Wear not your Cloths, foul, unript or Dusty but See they be Brush'd once every day at least and take heed that you approach not to any Uncleaness. 52d In your Apparel be Modest and endeavour to accomodate Nature, rather than to procure Admiration keep to the Fashion of your equals Such as are Civil and orderly with respect to Times and Places. 53d Run not in the Streets, neither go too slowly nor with Mouth open go not Shaking yr Arms kick not the earth with yr feet, go not upon the Toes, nor in a Dancing fashion. 54th Play not the Peacock, looking every where about you, to See if you be well Deck't, if your Shoes fit well if your Stokings sit neatly, and Cloths handsomely. 55th Eat not in the Streets, nor in the House, out of Season. 56th Associate yourself with Men of good Quality if you Esteem your own Reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad Company. 57th In walking up and Down in a House, only with One in Company if he be Greater than yourself, at the first give him the Right hand and Stop not till he does and be not the first that turns, and when you do turn let it be with your face towards him, if he be a Man of Great Quality, walk not with him Cheek by Joul but Somewhat behind him; but yet in Such a Manner that he may easily Speak to you.
59th Never express anything unbecoming, nor Act agst the Rules Moral before your inferiours. 60th Be not immodest in urging your Freinds to Discover a Secret. 61st Utter not base and frivilous things amongst grave and Learn'd Men nor very Difficult Questians or Subjects, among the Ignorant or things hard to be believed, Stuff not your Discourse with Sentences amongst your Betters nor Equals. 62d Speak not of doleful Things in a Time of Mirth or at the Table; Speak not of Melancholy Things as Death and Wounds, and if others Mention them Change if you can the Discourse tell not your Dreams, but to your intimate Friend. 63d A Man ought not to value himself of his Atchievements, or rare Qualities of wit; much less of his riches Virtue or Kindred. 64th Break not a Jest where none take pleasure in mirth Laugh not aloud, nor at all without Occasion, deride no mans Misfortune, tho' there Seem to be Some cause. 65th Speak not injurious Words neither in Jest nor Earnest Scoff at none although they give Occasion. 66th Be not forward but friendly and Courteous; the first to Salute hear and answer & be not Pensive when it's a time to Converse. 67th Detract not from others neither be excessive in Commanding. 68th Go not thither, where you know not, whether you Shall be Welcome or not. Give not Advice without being Ask'd & when desired do it briefly. 69th If two contend together take not the part of either unconstrained; and be not obstinate in your own Opinion, in Things indiferent be of the Major Side. 70th Reprehend not the imperfections of others for that belongs to Parents Masters and Superiours.
72d Speak not in an unknown Tongue in Company but in your own Language and that as those of Quality do and not as the Vulgar; Sublime matters treat Seriously. 73d Think before you Speak pronounce not imperfectly nor bring out your Words too hastily but orderly & distinctly. 74th When Another Speaks be attentive your Self and disturb not the Audience if any hesitate in his Words help him not nor Prompt him without desired, Interrupt him not, nor Answer him till his Speech be ended. 75th In the midst of Discourse ask not of what one treateth but if you Perceive any Stop because of your coming you may well intreat him gently to Proceed: If a Person of Quality comes in while your Conversing it's handsome to Repeat what was said before. 76th While you are talking, Point not with your Finger at him of Whom you Discourse nor Approach too near him to whom you talk especially to his face. 77th Treat with men at fit Times about Business & Whisper not in the Company of Others. 78th Make no Comparisons and if any of the Company be Commended for any brave act of Vertue, commend not another for the Same. 79th Be not apt to relate News if you know not the truth thereof. In Discoursing of things you Have heard Name not your Author always A Secret Discover not. 80th Be not Tedious in Discourse or in reading unless you find the Company pleased therewith. 81st Be not Curious to Know the Affairs of Others neither approach those that Speak in Private. 82d undertake not what you cannot perform but be carefull to keep your promise. 83d when you deliver a matter do it without passion & with discretion, however mean the person be you do it too. 84th When your Superiours talk to any Body hearken not neither Speak nor Laugh. 85th In Company of these of Higher Quality than yourself Speak not til you are ask'd a Question then Stand upright put of your Hat & Answer in few words. 86th In Disputes, be not So Desireous to Overcome as not to give Liberty to each one to deliver his Opinion and Submit to the Judgment of the Major Part especially if they are Judges of the Dispute.
88th Be not tedious in Discourse, make not many Digressigns, nor repeat often the Same manner of Discourse. 89th Speak not Evil of the absent for it is unjust. 90th Being Set at meat Scratch not neither Spit Cough or blow your Nose except there's a Necessity for it. 91st Make no Shew of taking great Delight in your Victuals, Feed not with Greediness; cut your Bread with a Knife, lean not on the Table neither find fault with what you Eat. 92d Take no Salt or cut Bread with your Knife Greasy. 93d Entertaining any one at table it is decent to present him wt. meat, Undertake not to help others undesired by the Master. 94th If you Soak bread in the Sauce let it be no more than what you put in your Mouth at a time and blow not your broth at Table but Stay till Cools of it Self. 95th Put not your meat to your Mouth with your Knife in your hand neither Spit forth the Stones of any fruit Pye upon a Dish nor Cast anything under the table. 96th It's unbecoming to Stoop much to ones Meat Keep your Fingers clean & when foul wipe them on a Corner of your Table Napkin. 97th Put not another bit into your Mouth til the former be Swallowed let not your Morsels be too big for the Gowls.
99th Drink not too leisurely nor yet too hastily. Before and after Drinking wipe your Lips breath not then or Ever with too Great a Noise, for its uncivil. 100th Cleanse not your teeth with the Table Cloth Napkin Fork or Knife but if Others do it let it be done wt. a Pick Tooth. 101st Rince not your Mouth in the Presence of Others. 102d It is out of use to call upon the Company often to Eat nor need you Drink to others every Time you Drink. 103d In Company of your Betters be not longer in eating than they are lay not your Arm but only your hand upon the table. 104th It belongs to the Chiefest in Company to unfold his Napkin and fall to Meat first, But he ought then to Begin in time & to Dispatch with Dexterity that the Slowest may have time allowed him. 105th Be not Angry at Table whatever happens & if you have reason to be so, Shew it not but on a Chearfull Countenance especially if there be Strangers for Good Humour makes one Dish of Meat a Feast. 106th Set not yourself at the upper of the Table but if it Be your Due or that the Master of the house will have it So, Contend not, least you Should Trouble the Company. 107th If others talk at Table be attentive but talk not with Meat in your Mouth. 108th When you Speak of God or his Atributes, let it be Seriously & wt. Reverence. Honour & Obey your Natural Parents altho they be Poor. 109th Let your Recreations be Manfull not Sinfull. 110th Labour to keep alive in your Breast that Little Spark of Celestial fire Called Conscience. Finis *Washington, George. Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation: a Book of Etiquette. Williamsburg, VA: Beaver Press, 1971.
You can find more information about this from Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, http://www.history.org/Almanack/life/manners/rules2.cfm. ~Farrah | |
1st Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present. 
13th Kill no Vermin as Fleas, lice ticks &c in the Sight of Others, if you See any filth or thick Spittle put your foot Dexteriously upon it if it be upon the Cloths of your Companions, Put it off privately, and if it be upon your own Cloths return Thanks to him who puts it off. 
19th let your Countenance be pleasant but in Serious Matters Somewhat grave. 
42d Let thy ceremonies in Courtesie be proper to the Dignity of his place with whom thou conversest for it is absurd to act the same with a Clown and a Prince. 
49th Use no Reproachfull Language against any one neither Curse nor Revile. 
58th Let your Conversation be without Malice or Envy, for 'tis a Sign of a Tractable and Commendable Nature: And in all Causes of Passion admit Reason to Govern. 
71st Gaze not on the marks or blemishes of Others and ask not how they came. What you may Speak in Secret to your Friend deliver not before others. 
87th Let thy carriage be such as becomes a Man Grave Settled and attentive to that which is spoken. Contradict not at every turn what others Say. 
98th Drink not nor talk with your mouth full neither Gaze about you while you are a Drinking. 
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Miss Read
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Photo courtesy of www.allposters.com I have found a treasure. This treasure warms my heart. I feel all warm and fuzzy. In this treasure I am a schoolteacher in Fairacre, England. I teach ages 8-10 little boys and girls. Mrs. Pringle is a large woman and the caretaker of our little school. My home is right next door to the school. I become Miss Read! If you have not read any books by Miss Read, do so and quickly. If you are a fan of Anne of Green Gables, then you will love Fairacre series by Miss Read. I am halfway through with the first book, The Village School, and am enjoying it immensely. At night I only get to read a chapter or two, so I'm going slowly. When it is cold, windy, and quite miserable in those few last weeks of Winter, pull up a book, get a cup of hot cocoa (with fresh whipped cream, of course;)), and visit Fairacre! Have a blessed Saturday! ~Farrah |
Thursday, February 21, 2008
LL Bean markdowns
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On Thursday mornings www.llbean.com has a big markdown on a certain product. Today's is men's wool pants. Regularly these pants are $69 you can get it today for $19 which is 72% off. LLBean's products are truly top notch. ~Farrah |
Friday, January 25, 2008
Presidential Race
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Good Morning! I'm still feeling pretty yucky from my root canal, but I felt led to add a little something to my blog. You will find on my right side bar that my husband and I are all for Mike Huckabee to be our U.S. President in 2008. My husband and I think he will bring back some of the moral fiber that our Founding Fathers began this country with as well as being able to peacefully deal with foreign countries. I just want to say really quickly that this was a difficult decision for me to make. My husband has known all along who he wants, but I am a registered democrat. I became a democrat when I turned 18 in order to vote for Bill Clinton (again I was 18, don't be so hard on me, ha). I felt that the democratic party is pro farmers, pro environment, and pro women. My Aunt Sunny has always had a profound affect on me and that's how she voted. My parents were never gung ho about any party that I remember. I've mentioned about my past feministic streak. I do not have time to change my party at this point, but my husband is a registered Republican so he can vote in the primaries for Mr. Huckabee. In the primaries I will vote for John Edwards since you have to vote in your registered party. If a democrat is going to become President I feel that John Edwards will fit the bill just fine. However, like I said, my husband and I (for once ever) are 100% in agreement on Mike Huckabee being our president. If you would like more information on Mr. Huckabee's stance go to www.mikehuckabee.com. Have a blessed day. ~Farrah |
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
35th Anniversary of Abortion
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When I became pregnant 10 years ago out of wedlock, I was told to have an abortion. I was an embarrassment to people. Plus, I have a blood disorder that could potentially put mine and my child's life in danger. Thank the Lord I couldn't. I went for an ultrasound at 10 weeks (2 weeks before I couldn't legally have an abortion in the US-Mexico you can be full term and abort) and saw my little "alien". I was 20 years old, living in my dorm room at college 400 miles from my family, and the father was in a custody battle with his other 2 children. Things were grim, but thankfully I had always heard in the Bible not to murder. After seeing my "alien" I was determined to do whatever necessary to make sure it (later a he) lived. My "alien" is now my almost 10 year old son, Bryson. He is my joy. If I had listened to those around me encouraging me to get an abortion I would have no children at all since I've lost 4 babies since Bryson. Read Mrs. Wilt at http://thesparrowsnest.typepad.com/the_sparrows_nest/2008/01/35th-anniversar.html entry today about abortion. It will open your eyes. By the way, the father, Bryan, and I have been husband and wife through thick and thin (currently wonderful) for 10 years next month. If you or know anyone who is pregnant without being married encourage them. Ya never know. They just might make it! ~Farrah |
Friday, January 4, 2008
Media (excluding newspapers)
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I'm going to hop up on my soapbox again. What is going on with the media? My husband and I sat down last night to watch television. All that was suitable to watch was TBN. We used to like Ugly Betty and Grey's Anatomy since I am a fashion major and my husband is a doctor. Now, these shows focus much less on fashion and medicine and it's all about who's sleeping around with whom. How is this acceptable to mainstream America? When did s#x and cursing become the norm? Am I really that big of a prude? My stepchildren love MySpace. I read MySpace for Moms and Dads last year and we determined it was fine for my stepson to have a page as long as he has it set to private and we can monitor it. Although he was told if he starts showing signs of depression or odd behaviors we will shut it down. Well, my husband's ex has allowed my stepdaughter, age 12, to have a page also. I told her she should set it to private and make sure not to give out any info such as phone numbers, address or email to anyone that you don't know. Well, last night she was talking to the "sister of a Disney channel celebrity". I asked her if she knew them and she said no. Now this "celebrity" has her cell phone number. For all she knows it is a woman picking up girls for some lunatic man! You are supposed to be 14 to even have a MySpace page. This is another way media is dangerous (physical and emotional). I cannot even express how incensed I am over music today. My kids make fun of me for my classical or sometimes doo-wop music. I know I'm odd being 31 years old and listening to my parents and grandparents music. I also like old-time gospel. My stepdaughter has a ringtone of a song called "Beautiful Girls" by Sean Kingston. In it says, you're way to beautiful girl, that's why it'll never work. you'll have me suicidal, suicidal before it's over. My 9 year old started singing it without knowing what suicidal meant. I about fell over! Ladies and gentlemen, we are to protect our children. Be careful little eyes what you see! The Lord wants us to have a pure heart. I have to be careful not to sound legalistic or like a Pharisee, but we need to monitor what our children are doing at all times. This generation is in for a big shake up. Let's all pray for this generation's hearts and souls. Also parents, don't feel bad for joking around and then change the stations or turn off the computer. Blessings to you and yours, ~Farrah |