tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59929582011-12-13T19:52:27.864-08:00Miscellaneous thoughts and whatnot.Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.comBlogger2501100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1116634082428871172005-05-20T17:07:00.000-07:002005-05-21T13:18:46.076-07:00

please change your bookmarks and links! This one will languish and eventually die. The new URL is http://dpenguin.rdcss.com/blog/Thanks :)

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Info and link to pictures

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Last night in church, we sang "Honey in the Rock." It amazes me sometimes how certain things bring up very vivid memories. I can never sing that song without remembering a friend (well, at the time I considered him a friend, but I've lost touch and, with how things were and such, I somehow doubt he'd have any interest whatsoever in being in touch now) named Bruce Garraway. There were several of

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Robby had a migraine, so he stayed home today. It was kind of nice to be driving again. Although, driving didn't really lessen the movement-sickness effect, so thankfully it isn't very far from home to church. There was something else I wanted to write here, but I cannot remember what it was. I hate it when that happens!

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Let's see. Where to start!Well, we went to the doctor appt, and everything looks good and I have an ultrasound appointment Tuesday.We got to our friends' house (where my children were) and when I walked down the hall to use her bathroom, I got hit with a horrible headache, which never DID go away yesterday. Thankfully, it was gone this morning.We came home, and my father-in-law came over with

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I'm walking again! That's such a nice thing to be able to do.I had an appointment with a "care coordinator" this morning to fill out paperwork, and I have an OB appointment tomorrow morning. I'm very tired from getting up at 6am; those of you who know me, know that I am NOT used to getting up that early!

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Fifth day of the fifth month of the two-thousand-and-fifth year... cool, huh?Ok, so, update.Robby found me a used wheelchair at a thrift store, but I hope I don't need it. I would if we go much of anywhere, because I still can't walk far, but I *did* walk to the mailbox at the end of the driveway, and back. I also now have a medilert bracelet that we plan to engrave with the info, but I have a

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I'm doing a little better, as evidenced by the fact that I'm here - at least briefly. My leg is still swollen, though I think it has started to go down a little, and my sciatic nerve is still pinched, but all-in-all, I feel better.I appreciate the prayers of those who prayed for me through this, and of those who continue to pray.

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Thankfully, I am home now.First of all, last Thursday (4/21), I may have already mentioned my scare with my leg turning purple and swelling, then going back to normal...I had trouble walking, but was otherwise ok for the next two days. Things went along pretty much normally.Sunday morning, we went to church as usual. I leaned on Robby to get in to the building, used the railings to get up the

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that I was buying a huge amount of baby boy clothes... but still wasn't sure it would BE a boy... but when I went to pay, my purse was missing!

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I got up too quickly and walked across the room - fueled by adrenaline - and when it was over, I had done something further to my back that was causing my leg to go numb and turn purple... thankfully the chiropractor fixed it!

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Overall, it was a very nice trip. The weather was beautiful during the day, and it didn't rain at all (though one night was quite windy). The only time the cold-at-night was a problem was getting up 2x to potty!My brother showed up about 4/5pm on Friday, and we spent a little time with them but they left about 1 on Saturday because Andy (their youngest - not quite 2) looked terrible and was

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I have decided that I dislike tinted windows, and driving after dark.When we are driving, I like to be able to look at the people in other cars, and both of the above foil that effort. (I also dislike mirrored sunglasses for a similar reason - I like being able to see eyes. You miss a lot by not being able to see eyes.)

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One of our customers sent us to Florida this week! It was very nice. I got to visit with one family whom I had never met in real life before (knew from internet), and also with some friends who recently moved down there. I wrote this to some friends yesterday:We left our other hotel this morning (hungry - despite their $159 charge, they did NOT offer a complimentary breakfast) and went to where

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I dreamed I was riding in a school bus that my friend Jean was driving, and another school bus drove up beside and in one of the front seats was a girl I went to school with in 6th - 7th grades, named Dena Sedlock (I'm sure that isn't her last name anymore)... we didn't get along that well in school (I'm not sure why - she didn't like me for some reason... maybe I was just annoying, I don't know)

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A comment said,That's just CRAZY! ;) Not that I'm knocking a well-placed hug at the appropriate moment, but to love ALL hugs?!?!?! LOL!!!!Like I told the commenter in an email - I cannot think of one hug in my entire life that I disliked. There were a couple awkward ones (due to the hug-ee being a non-huggy type) but none totally unpleasant.

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Just wanted to say that.

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I dreamed we were helping to take care of two little girls, Christian and Tyler, and their little sister Liz (or Sandy... both names were used)... and we ended up adopting them, and still had this one coming along in December! Instant large family LOL! It was neat though.

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...about our trip to Mississippi!On Wednesday, March 23, we drove down to Mobile, AL, where I got to meet one of my friends (whom I "met" online a few years ago and this is the first time we got to meet in person)! It was a very nice visit. We left there and went to a hotel - only to find it was "NO VACANCY." So was the one next door. On either side. We drove down a ways, and tried another one.

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I think we need to do what THESE people are proposing. Abolish DST, and rearrange the time zones. It makes SO much more sense than what we deal with now!

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Including the new one that is due in our house the beginning of December!!

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This morning we took the two younger boys (ages 8 and 5) to an easter-egg hunt sponsored by our friend's church down in Oneonta. It was a lot of fun! They had SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND plastic eggs in the football field of a nearby high school, and since it had been sprinkling, there were not as many people out there as they had expected. Before the activity, they had a program, with a dramatization

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I had a weird dream this morning; we were in a different house - which was MUCH larger inside than it was outside, due to having much underground - and had several people over - including ladies I know from online (LeeAnne, BrandyR, Tina, and Lynn) and their children. They were so much fun to be with!! and I hated when I realized it was only a dream.I wish I could draw this house. The living room

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Are you a Yankee or a Southerner?I came up 48% (Yankee - barely in the Yankee category)I took it TWICE and got the same thing both times, with different answers. So I guess that's as accurate as it gets.

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My five-year-old decided it would be a good idea to take a piece of metal (looked like the inside of a plug, maybe, with the evenly spaced two prong end) and plug it in. Thank God he was not hurt; it just flipped the breaker.

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from fresh tomatoes today! It was delicious!!

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He's healing nicely. We're relatively sure what nature of injury it is - and it isn't a pleasant thought. It is our belief that he was abused. I think he will be staying INSIDE until we get our fence up to help prevent a recurrence.

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He's looking a little better this afternoon. He started to purr when I came in there, but stopped immediately... I think it might hurt to purr? But I looked at the wound and it seems to be starting to heal a little. He excreted a little, so that is a good sign.A vet once told us (when we took Benny), "The body is very forgiving." I'm kinda counting on that. He has gotten up and into the litter

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I don't know what happened. We couldn't find him earlier today, and when we got home (about 10:45pm) tonight, someone found his flea collar on the porch.I decided to check out back one more time before bed to see if he was back home and ready to come in, and I heard him out there crying, so I went out to find him. He was hiding between a tote and the crate in which we keep the swimming pool. I

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Gotta tell this story bragging on God here!Yesterday, we got a note from the bank saying that a customer's $45 check bounced. The customer, when called, said that her computer wasn't fixed. It had been. So after getting the check stamped at the bank, we prepared a note explaining what happened and that we were going to let God take care of it, and returned the check - attached to the note - to

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I hate that this format doesn't like those wide pictures. Scroll down to the bottom of the right-hand menu to see the remainder of the next post. Thank you!

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Apparently, Ryan Stiles Which 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' actor are you!? brought to you by QuizillaWhich is fine with me, he's one of my favorites!

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Check it out at www.marcjd.com. He's an actor/singer/writer/model and an all-around nice guy!

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Dee's Comedy Cafe is opening March 11, 2005, here in Scottsboro, AL!

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I wrote chapter 1 and chapter the last of a book - I wasn't sure how many chapters would be between so I labeled it "Chapter 1053/10-20" or something similar. I had the characters all listed neatly on one page, and it was a very interesting book - but it seemed I was writing it from a story I was hearing on the radio, which isn't exactly kosher. I struggled at several times about a quote I was

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After church tonight, we stopped by our local bowling lanes and bowled a game. Robby won with somewhere around 111 and the rest of us did much worse, but it was fun! It's been a while. However, I do, now, have a headache from the cigarette smoke that surrounded us. Yuck.

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even though I didn't watch it very often. I've just been sorely disillusioned with it. They're showing a woman who has five children under 8, pregnant, who was trying to starve herself (to kill the baby) and the nurse recommends abortion. :( It's terrible. Can't they suggest adoption?? ... oh, wait. One of the drs just got mad at the nurse who "talked her into abortion" for not giving her other

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We took a trip to Murfreesboro to meet some internet friends!We left a little early - which turned out to be good, because then we had time to stop at Wal*Mart in Murfreesboro, which we had to find. We are very thankful for our GPS system!!We were the first to arrive, so I called L and R to see where they were. They both had a few minutes before they'd be there, and I didn't have a number for C,

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If you were reading last year at this time, you may remember me mentioning my friend Cheryl, whose birthday is today. Isn't it funny how some birthdays stay with you forever? My mom - July 10 - even though my brother got married the same day, to me, that will always be "my mom's birthday." My brother - March 29. My father - August 25. My first boyfriend - November 22. My friend Cheryl - today.

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Tonight was our monthly meeting. Rachel & I have really enjoyed attending these and learning new skills. Tonight they were teaching crochet (which I know but Rachel is still learning). It was a lot of fun.

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Mine was a day like any other, pretty much. We're saving to go out of town on Saturday :)

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I am like Pippin. I am funny and always have areason to smile, even through the worst times.I have a great sense of humor but sometimes I'ma little careless. I love food "What aboutsecond breakfast?" Which of the four main Hobbits are you most like? brought to you by Quizilla

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Of the three families we socialize with, one is in the process of moving several states away, one is looking at property farther away, and the third is looking at a house farther away also. Sigh.

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Lite Brite for the computer!

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This morning, my daughter and I went with my mom-in-law to Chattanooga. Once there, we picked up my friend and the four of us went shopping at Big! Lots (an extra-large version of Big Lots) and P&S School Supply, followed by lunch at Wendy's and more shopping at America's Thrift Store. We then took my friend home, visited for a few minutes, then headed home. Partway home, we stopped by Cracker

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We went walking this morning around 6:30am and it was 20º outside! Brrrrrrrrrr! I need to find scarves for tomorrow.

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Which OS are You?

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Which Nigerian spammer are You?

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Hopefully this will work long-term and we will be able to stay organized and get healthy. That's the goal, anyway! Yesterday I got a toy-bin shelf for the boys' room; I hope to be able to implement it today, and that should help a lot there.

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He called me yesterday from jail. He has been living on the streets for a couple weeks and yesterday the police stopped him and searched him and found a "roach" in his pocket and his pocket knife, so they took him in. His court date is Feb 8.

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that I went to my grandmother's funeral (which was a HUGE event - in my dream) and a bunch of the families I only know online so far were there. The only one I can remember for sure *now* was LA and her 8 children... that was pretty neat. All my aunts & uncles were there (of course) and my mom. I hated to wake up.

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Like chocolate cake, you are friendly, dependable and make a great friend. You're the perfect person to turn to in times of need!

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...a little late.

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1104428469780780452004-12-30T09:39:00.000-08:002004-12-30T09:41:09.780-08:00

Y'know how people will say, "I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off"? That is *so wrong*!! The *person's* head isn't cut off; the chicken's is! To say it properly: "I'm running around like a chicken with its head cut off"

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1104386912862174322004-12-29T23:07:00.000-08:002004-12-29T22:08:32.863-08:00

GoogleFight is a neat little page in which you enter two opposing words/phrases and it will search both and supply you with the winner! You should check it out :)

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I dreamed that my mom-in-law found out she was pregnant! LOL! (Can't happen...she doesn't have the equipment anymore.) It was quite a dream. Also, I have re-entered the world of Worth1000! I entered a text contest.

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1103523805460892012004-12-19T23:22:00.000-08:002004-12-19T22:23:25.460-08:00

Too much something... poor Rae lost her dinner :(

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My friends from an hour east of us came over and spent the afternoon/evening. We had a good time with them. We ate, chatted, gave them presents, played dominoes, and took them with us to our church, where we had a 'party' - food and games - after the service. It was a lot of fun! I'm very glad they could come over.

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I called my mom tonight and she said they got a few inches of snow while they were up there! She said she's seen a lot of people she hasn't seen in years. I called my grandpa after that, and we talked for a while. He told me what happened, and how he'd felt. We talked about the bear that had spent time on his property, and he told me about moving his garden. He mentioned that he'd been bringing

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1103224816026990142004-12-16T11:17:00.000-08:002004-12-16T12:17:50.303-08:00

My mom's mom. I'm sad that I didn't keep in touch better; I was very close to them when I was a child. I'm sad that my children never got to meet her. I'm glad I have hope of seeing her again in Heaven. This is only the third close family member in my life that God has taken home.

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1102602767162156482004-12-09T06:24:00.000-08:002004-12-09T06:32:47.163-08:00

Weird/sad... We lived in an apartment on this highway - three lanes each way with a median between - and one day I found a scooter on the median, abandoned, so I took it home. I had a great time riding it here and there. My mom & dad came to visit, and we went with them and a dear friend of my MIL's and some other people. We were headed somewhere else and for some reason my MIL's friend was on

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1102490971335668942004-12-07T23:27:00.000-08:002004-12-07T23:29:31.336-08:00

I'm a bit behind!! It's been a *week* since I last posted here! I've been very busy. I had a web site to do - I think I'm mostly finished with it, unless the customer isn't happy, in which case I may have a bit more work to do. With Christmas coming up, I have a lot I need to get finished with. I'll try to update more often, though.

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1101971223367102662004-12-01T23:04:00.000-08:002004-12-01T23:09:06.260-08:00

"With your charm and charisma, it's no wonder you're so popular. It is that easy-going attitude that makes you the preferred penguin wherever you are. Of course, you're not one to squawk, but you can't help it if your plumage turns heads. Rest assured, you are as smooth as a bottle of the Little Penguin Merlot." Well, I can't say I agree with all of that... but whatever. It was fun to take the

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Today we added Flash Games to our site! Come check 'em out! Registration (for high score recording) is free!

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First, I found out that the embroidery hoop I bought hoping to use it for quilting - won't work for quilting :( Second, I crocheted FIVE snowflakes so far :) Not too bad.

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1101801352012719212004-11-29T23:54:00.000-08:002004-11-29T23:55:52.013-08:00

I taught the kids how to play "I Doubt It" tonight. We had great fun!! Also, I crocheted a snowflake (using the pattern here) tonight, and I'm planning to teach the kids how to make them tomorrow!

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1101776432019053222004-11-29T16:59:00.000-08:002004-11-29T17:00:32.020-08:00

I think it can be considered an upgrade! Our business site (rdcss.com) has a whole new look - and is now interactive!

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1101364709895004862004-11-24T23:37:00.000-08:002004-11-24T22:38:29.896-08:00

My first time ever making homemade apple and pecan pie. I used a store-bought crust but did the fillings of both myself. They came out pretty good, too!! Yummy!

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My inlaws are out of town, our friends are going to KY, our other friends have sick kids, and our other friends invited us to join them but Robby didn't want to. So I'm going to make pie anyway, and probably eat too much, and totally undo the tiny bit of headway I've made into losing weight. So what.

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...I am having trouble with email. Our old server is dying and we are in the process of switching to a new one, which comes with its own issues that need to be hammered out. It is very frustrating to be unable to send and receive email! I am looking forward to everything working properly again!!

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1100672199940848612004-11-16T23:13:00.000-08:002004-11-16T22:16:39.940-08:00

Rachel & I went to a Keeper's Club at a friend's church tonight. We had a great time and learned how to make doll-size quillows. This is a club we would love to attend monthly! If you haven't heard of it, check it out, it's neat :)

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Defend Your Castle You'd do better your first game if you'd read the FAQ before you start :)

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Thank someone in the military for your freedom, today! We were going to have a parade, but it got rained out - it wasn't raining very hard. In my opinion, they should have had it anyway - the veterans fought even when it rained, so shouldn't we honor them even when it's raining? God bless America, and if any veterans are reading this, THANK YOU! (The cartoon below is from several years ago,

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1099976536205371992004-11-08T21:01:00.000-08:002004-11-08T21:02:16.206-08:00

Meet Blackie: Isn't he cute?

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First my friends from Huntsville were here (2 adults, 8 kids) and they stayed for dinner along with my friends from Albertville (2 adults, 2 kids) and us (2 adults, 4 kids) for a grand total of 6 adults and 14 children (20 people!) for dinner :D It was delicious, if I do say so myself, and the fellowship was sweet :) I thank God for my dear friends!

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This morning I dreamed I got to meet President GWBush... not just in passing, either, but over several days. He was visiting a college where I was (with my family). It was really neat. I hated to wake up LOL!

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1099627536397532952004-11-04T20:05:00.000-08:002004-11-04T20:05:36.396-08:00

WOW! I just realized I've been blogging for over a year now! Wow!

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1099627410479529942004-11-04T20:01:00.000-08:002004-11-04T20:03:30.480-08:00

I have been keeping up with my FitDay account again, and I bought a scale today. I'm at my highest ever, and determined to lose. And to KEEP it off. My first goal is to lose 25# by January 1. This may be unrealistic, but if I aim high, I hope to make progress, at least.

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1099502955972211992004-11-03T09:27:00.000-08:002004-11-03T09:29:15.973-08:00

Bush is officially continuing as our President. I am glad Kerry is *not* our President. May God have mercy on America, and may Bush be blessed as our Commander-in-Chief and President!

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1099195560045698732004-10-30T21:04:00.000-07:002004-10-30T21:06:00.046-07:00

I've been feeling very unmotivated. After waking yesterday morning at 4am and unable to get back to sleep, I fell asleep last night about 8pm (on top of the covers) and got up this morning about 8:30am. I'm getting sleepy now (11pm) and will probably go to bed soon. Had company today (well, they're hardly "company" anymore, but still) and my in-laws are going to eat dinner here tomorrow. This

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1098720268810210912004-10-25T09:01:00.000-07:002004-10-25T09:04:28.810-07:00

One our customers was a delightful gentleman from India. He was in a wheelchair, and he had had a few minor heart attacks, but his mind was sharp. He had a good sense of humor and was caring. When Robby was sick, he would call to check on him. I suspect many of the times he called Robby for computer work, he really just wanted the company. It's sad to know I will no longer answer the phone and

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1098718782863728412004-10-25T08:33:00.000-07:002004-10-25T08:39:42.863-07:00

I was dreaming this morning about a house that has been in my dreams before. Large house, large dining room behind a large living room, cupboards in the dining room behind the table, down low, had signs of a previous mouse infestation in my last dream about the house. So this time, we had just found out about a special deal at the local pool, and since my mom and her parents and my brother's

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1098678823832764302004-10-24T21:31:00.000-07:002004-10-24T21:33:43.833-07:00

Our church is having special meetings this week. Today was day one. The evangelist was talking about healing and said, if God gave him the gift of healing, he would be at the hospitals, the burn centers, the cancer centers, clearing them out. I agree; if I had that ability, I would do the same. At least, as long as the medical community didn't stop me... as I know that they would. Medicine is

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1098674305117053982004-10-24T20:14:00.000-07:002004-10-24T20:18:25.116-07:00

I was thinking tonight. You know how usually even small towns (in the southern US, anyway) have at least two of each denomination of church? Seems to me, if church people - both those in charge and the congregation - follow the Bible, there shouldn't be more than one in small towns. And when there is more than one in a larger town, they should be on opposite sides of town. And they should be able

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1098509609015404432004-10-22T23:32:00.000-07:002004-10-22T22:33:29.016-07:00

Make your own Bush speech - fun for supporters AND non-supporters alike!

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1098507728129921242004-10-22T21:45:00.000-07:002004-10-22T22:02:08.130-07:00

...that there are more than two candidates for President? IMO, EVERY candidate should be included in the debates. They should ALL be covered by the media. The American people should be aware that they have more than TWO choices! For those who weren't previously aware, the current *main* Presidential candidates are: George W. Bush - Republican, incumbent John F. Kerry - Democrat Michael

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1098506470045192382004-10-22T21:37:00.000-07:002004-10-22T21:41:10.046-07:00

we went on a field trip to Huntsville's Train Depot. It was fun, and I'll have pictures up before long. While there, I had the privilege of meeting a delightful lady from England (who grew up in London). We had a nice bit of a chat before we had to be leaving. She and her husband of 50 years were there with their grandson, a friendly four-year-old named Jared. We are officially all moved in,

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1098219247227974912004-10-19T13:54:00.000-07:002004-10-19T13:54:07.226-07:00

{QUOTE}www.Peroutka2004.com This is the *other* guy. Take a look, if ya like him pass it on. I don't know how many people even know about this person. One of the problems with the *other* candidates, is they are little known, and while people may really like them, they don't vote for them because they are afraid of wasting a vote. (They like Candidate C best, but know it is unlikely he will

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1097388894937678802004-10-09T23:14:00.000-07:002004-10-09T23:14:54.936-07:00

Editorial Cartoon

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Transcript of Debate #2 I do not at all understand how anyone can be in support of Kerry. I just don't. God bless President George W. Bush, and may He allow him another term! Some of my favorite bits: BUSH: "And what are his health programs? First, he says he's for medical liability reform, particularly for OB/GYNs. There's a bill on the floor of the United States Senate that he could have

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1096858736359472562004-10-03T19:56:00.000-07:002004-10-03T19:58:56.360-07:00

My dear friends Filip & Kim and their six children came to our house today! They spent all afternoon and evening with us. It was great! The children behaved quite well (10 children total!) and we played some games (board & card) and they went to church with us this evening. Filip said, "We just doubled the congregation!" LOL! I sure wish they didn't live so far away!

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1096858436432594732004-10-03T19:53:00.000-07:002004-10-03T19:53:56.433-07:00

I dreamed last night that one of my friends was doing a new sort of pregnancy test. The test had a spot for a bit of blood, which one would get from her pricked finger, and then two pages underneath; one page was for negative and had possible other causes and other information, and the other was for positive and - if it was positive - said, "You're pregnant! Your son [or daughter] will be born [

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1096729996964095922004-10-02T08:08:00.000-07:002004-10-02T08:13:16.963-07:00

...that now that we have a house, dreams of houses would be of the past, but not so! This morning I dreamed that we moved into this house that had one room on the left end that was huge, where all the kids had full-size beds and plenty of room between them; the middle room where our bed... and someone else's bed were. Between the beds was piled a bunch of stuff where we'd moved in and not

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1096561629681916662004-09-30T09:26:00.000-07:002004-09-30T09:27:09.680-07:00

If you want to support me - click on ads at right :)

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...this great right-wing comic strip!

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1096351640227517132004-09-27T23:06:00.000-07:002004-09-27T23:07:20.226-07:00

I was up several times last night and so when I was tired this afternoon, I took a nap. Now I can't sleep. Sigh.

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1095949580909295812004-09-23T07:25:00.000-07:002004-09-23T07:26:20.910-07:00

Whew... I was sitting here reading on the computer last night, and got engrossed, and when I "came back to myself" the whole house *shifted* (that is, in the trailer I sat against the long front wall, with the kitchen to my left and the rest of the house to my right.... here, I am against the short wall on the end, with the kitchen to my left and the front window to my right and the rest of the

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1095823749233156692004-09-21T20:26:00.000-07:002004-09-21T20:29:09.233-07:00

Sorry I haven't been updating much! You can follow our move Here and by following the "next" links on that page and the ones following. There are currently four pages, from 9/8, 9/11, 9/16, and 9/18. I plan to take some more pictures and put up another page tomorrow. I am still having trouble wrapping my mind around that this is *my* house, that we *live* here now.

Dawn Penguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828357011680937434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5992958.post-1095302390980386292004-09-15T19:37:00.000-07:002004-09-15T19:39:50.980-07:00

Contact me if you want my new address :)

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