A week or so ago, it came to light that an abortion doctor was killing abortions babies that were born alive. There was a lot else wrong with his facility but people were incensed over this . . . and I have to wonder why. Partial-birth abortion does the same thing.
The women filing suit said the doctor killed their babies while they were put under for the procedure and they were not given a choice. A choice? Didn't they originally make a choice to kill their unborn child? Didn't the doctor do what the law actually allows him to do? They didn't want the child in the first place and now they want retribution because they have a dead baby?
Now, I am totally against abortion and have to mourn over the brutal deaths of these babies but it happens every day yet the press and powers that be are only concerned with this isolated case. The world has to figure out when they want to allow a baby to be born alive and when they want it delivered and dead. I don't condone the actions of this abortion doctor but I don't see that any woman who knowingly went in for an abortion, has a right to sue him because their baby died. They went in carrying a 'wad of tissue' and are filing because suddenly they see it as a baby? The world is heading for a major downfall, if it hasn't reached that already, unless ALL life is considered LIFE and abortion doctors are put out of business.
You'd think the Catholic Church would be totally behind getting abortion out of the picture but the latest news is that they are being done even in Catholic hospitals. The daily news is certainly not something to cheer up one's day, anymore.
One saint said we need to pray without ceasing anc that is certainly becoming more true every day.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Global warming . . .
As I type, the midwest and east coast are under a deep blanket of snow with more promised over the next week. Questioned about the snow vs. global warming, Gore maintained his 'inconvenient truth' and said the snow was a result of global warming!
Over the last couple of years, his movie has been exposed for contrived scenarios like the 'poor polar bear' who not only survived but was going about his normal, every day routine. It has come out that the data was tweaked in favor of global warming. Weather history shows that the world goes through cycles and nothing we can do will actually have that much impact on what will be.
You have to wonder, how the people, today, busily digging themselves out of mountains of snow, are taking to Gore's declaration that global warming is upon them?
We don't have snow here but the wind from the snow-clad mountains is keeping us in the low 50's. I wouldn't mind a touch of global warming to defrost because we can't use our central heat because of the increased costs to deal with the global warming problem . . . You know, the one that really isn't happening!
Over the last couple of years, his movie has been exposed for contrived scenarios like the 'poor polar bear' who not only survived but was going about his normal, every day routine. It has come out that the data was tweaked in favor of global warming. Weather history shows that the world goes through cycles and nothing we can do will actually have that much impact on what will be.
You have to wonder, how the people, today, busily digging themselves out of mountains of snow, are taking to Gore's declaration that global warming is upon them?
We don't have snow here but the wind from the snow-clad mountains is keeping us in the low 50's. I wouldn't mind a touch of global warming to defrost because we can't use our central heat because of the increased costs to deal with the global warming problem . . . You know, the one that really isn't happening!
Figuring out your priorities . . .
There have been quite a few interesting U-Tubes and stories about amazing animals. One dog is able to discern by verbal command which shaped object to pick up and bring to his owner. The owner of the dog admits it has taken many hours to train the dog and you have to wonder . . . why? Yes, the dog loves his people and wants to do what they want but in a dog's mind, I'm think Fido is also wondering . . . why?
Our dog is very bright and knows when she HAS to go outside lest she do something unforgiveable on the floor. We didn't train her so much as she decided she didn't want to mess up a good thing when it is raining outside and she wouldn't want to huddle in her doghouse.
When we got our dog, we quickly discovered that she would 'speak' when she saw a treat in her immediate future. Sometimes, she 'speaks' in hopes of getting a treat. We enjoy her trick but are glad we came with a fully functional dog without having to spend time teaching her.
Just a look at the ads today and the massive pet stores tells one that dogs and cats have really climbed on the social ladder these days. When we went to the private animal rescue to look into adopting this dog, we were assigned a counselor who required us to spend time with the dog while she took notes. She also wanted a list of previous dogs we owned, age, and how they died. Uh, all our dogs were 15-plus (in HUMAN years!) when they died so I'm thinking we did a pretty good job in our dog ownership history! Even after we had the dog home for a few months, I wouldn't have been surprised to find the counselor on our doorstep for a surprise inspection! It didn't, of course, happen but it wouldn't have seemed out of the realm of possibility.
We are hoping to adopt another dog to keep our dog company. Are we going back to where we adopted our current dog? Nope! We are going to the nearby animal shelter, pick a dog we like and go with the simple cash and carry mode offered there! Unless the new dog comes with some special talents, we will be thrilled enough if it figures out what can and cannot be done in the house.
Our dog is very bright and knows when she HAS to go outside lest she do something unforgiveable on the floor. We didn't train her so much as she decided she didn't want to mess up a good thing when it is raining outside and she wouldn't want to huddle in her doghouse.
When we got our dog, we quickly discovered that she would 'speak' when she saw a treat in her immediate future. Sometimes, she 'speaks' in hopes of getting a treat. We enjoy her trick but are glad we came with a fully functional dog without having to spend time teaching her.
Just a look at the ads today and the massive pet stores tells one that dogs and cats have really climbed on the social ladder these days. When we went to the private animal rescue to look into adopting this dog, we were assigned a counselor who required us to spend time with the dog while she took notes. She also wanted a list of previous dogs we owned, age, and how they died. Uh, all our dogs were 15-plus (in HUMAN years!) when they died so I'm thinking we did a pretty good job in our dog ownership history! Even after we had the dog home for a few months, I wouldn't have been surprised to find the counselor on our doorstep for a surprise inspection! It didn't, of course, happen but it wouldn't have seemed out of the realm of possibility.
We are hoping to adopt another dog to keep our dog company. Are we going back to where we adopted our current dog? Nope! We are going to the nearby animal shelter, pick a dog we like and go with the simple cash and carry mode offered there! Unless the new dog comes with some special talents, we will be thrilled enough if it figures out what can and cannot be done in the house.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
My new favorite . . . at least for today!
Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
Something to think about! :-)
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Time to get away from the news . . .
My daughter just reminded me of a unique way to bake a cake and not have to worry about watching it in the oven, etc. She is baking it in the crock pot! I can only imagine how great her kitchen is smelling with a gooey, chocolate cake scenting the place. Just Google and surf to find some great links on this.
Also, for Food Network fans, Buddy, the Cake Boss, is taking on Italian cooking on his new show, Kitchen Boss. I have already successfully made and been applauded for Chicken Sorrento. After checking the proposed shows for the season, I'm pretty sure there will be more Italian meals at my house in the next few months!
Also discovered a great idea for a different sort of pound cake. You basically make the batter for a regular, vanilla pound cake and swirl in 1/2 cup or more of Nutella hazelnut/chocolate spread to marble the cake batter and bake as usual. You could do this with a boxed pound cake mix, too.
I'm making myself hungry but homemade fried chicken for dinner will certainly help that situation!
Also, for Food Network fans, Buddy, the Cake Boss, is taking on Italian cooking on his new show, Kitchen Boss. I have already successfully made and been applauded for Chicken Sorrento. After checking the proposed shows for the season, I'm pretty sure there will be more Italian meals at my house in the next few months!
Also discovered a great idea for a different sort of pound cake. You basically make the batter for a regular, vanilla pound cake and swirl in 1/2 cup or more of Nutella hazelnut/chocolate spread to marble the cake batter and bake as usual. You could do this with a boxed pound cake mix, too.
I'm making myself hungry but homemade fried chicken for dinner will certainly help that situation!
Changes don't always improve things . . .
Definitely a scary world in the wake of the uprising in Egypt this week. Although the current 'ruler' isn't premium leader material, the alternative could end up being one of a religious faction that could turn the country upside down and change the face of that part of the world even more. If Christians think persecution is going on now, a new president with religious bias could make life even more percarious.
It is interesting how little to none we are hearing about tourtists over there right now. For once, it seems all safety is being taken in removing them from the country before the mob decides to make examples of innocent people.
Lots of prayers needed especially with our secretary of state mouthing platitudes that don't even come near to getting to the heart of the problems over there.
It is interesting how little to none we are hearing about tourtists over there right now. For once, it seems all safety is being taken in removing them from the country before the mob decides to make examples of innocent people.
Lots of prayers needed especially with our secretary of state mouthing platitudes that don't even come near to getting to the heart of the problems over there.
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