tempestgrace wrote:

victorian_spirits wrote:

 

 

So many people think it's easy to get help from the government. That's a joke. Easy for a woman that has young children, Sure. Their get approved the same day. But not if your older and don't have young children. There's a lot of red tape you have to go through.

 

 

Hey Vic

 

Hey {{{{{{{ALL}}}}}}}

 

There's only a couple zillion comments I'd like to make.

(on at least 50 different posts)

 

...but I am trying so hard to complete tasks and use any 'computer time' as a REWARD!

 

~~~tasks currently not completed

I am taking unearned reward post time.

 

...but I did want to comment again about Vic's experiences and the unfairness of women using children as a means of support!

 

...*I've*  a head full of controversial ideas about evil and children lately.

 

(...and mother issues)

Though not my own personally - Thankfully.

Just 'mother issues' in a general and malignant type of way.

 

...and I've got a few new insights too ~~

positive hope and silver linings

 

...but as for *my* more 'specific' theme of sperm I''ve been mostly playing with the idea of 'futures'.

 

sperm futures

 

like pork bellies?

 

...monetizing the 'choice' conversation to get the new interest of those who only give the subject lip service.

 

...but if *I* can't figure out a way to be profitable *I* can't stay in the game.

 

So everybody think about the future value of sperm.  The investment potential.

'Trading' and futures and good 'stock' and such.

 

(In the event that I am able to hire you as a consultant!)

 

Is there any value to ending abortion?

Monetary value?

I don't think so.

That will just be a fringe benefit and BLESSING!

(though *I* don't know if it will be enough to get *me* accepted by the Catholics.   ...but maybe an 'atta girl' from Father Groeschell?  That would be DREAM enough.)

 

((...and the LOVE of Cassandra whom I am missing desperately these last weeks))

 

No wonder we start 2013 with the issue still unresolved with no fiscal connection!

 

"Reduce it to the ridiculous",  *I've* always said!

A fiscal tsunami - a sperm tsunami? Knocking us off a cliff?

 

Well, it is good you recognize the "controversial" nature of your thoughts TempestGrace  As it is this kind of "thinking" that will cause a person, to delve deeper into the issues.  Instead of simply mounting a soapbox and asserting---"you should all conform to my particular idealogical stance."

It takes conscious, and dedicated energy to take the time to educate yourself on the breadth of issues.  The idea of "investment potential" of sperm, is what many conscientious people fear, will bring "eugenics" into the "for profit" business arena.  Your mind hasn't arrived there yet your Grace,  As you are a product of a capitalistic society, which believes that "human potential" and all those other matters like "the economy" are expected to be monetized.   

It already exists to some extent, in that only persons who have the financial ability to seek a physician's assistance for fertility problems, are seen as fit to be parents?  We as a society have come a long way in being more compassionate to our fellow humans in some ways.  And not so much, in other ways.   Large societal issues....in which the population is divided on how to address. 

And it is only in balancing different idealogies, that some compromise is arrived at. 

Who knows what greatness I MAY have accompished in life, with a stronger support system?  I do not think there is an inherent "unfairness" in providing support to at risk children, who need assistance. 

You are getting stuck on the idea, that women "intentionally" are relying on welfare, and aid from society.  The fact is, there are many men, who do take advantage of women.  Make promises, and break them.  Discard women as disposable playthings, and abandon their children without conscience.    You were so sensitive to this fact of life, that you demanded vasectomy, to guard against such abandonment.  You are not alone sister.  This happens to many women, who have had their trust abused in life.

And other people do enter into marriage, with good intentions, and plan to raise a family responsibly, and their circumstances change. 

Those children will be contributing citizens of society. Which is why society as a whole is taxed in their public educations.  

I was reading a couple weeks ago, of the entertainment value of satire, and why even "court jesters" were applauded in former times, is that our "conscientious rulers" knew that pointing out and poking fun, at their blind spots, kept them humble, and open minded in serving THE PEOPLE.   

I instinctually understood the cultural value of literature, from the time I was a child.  Though I could not articulate this understanding.  It was just one of my natural aptitudes, that went unrecognized by any mentors in my life, who were themselves overwhelmed, by their own life challenges.  (and just this moment...this comment brought to mind the movie "Good Will Hunting." )  Matt Damon and Ben Affleck...who are known by most citizens for their celebrity as handsome actors, wrote this thought provoking drama, which is now part of our cultural lexicon--our modern mythology.

In this movie, the brilliant character was working as a janitor, as a means of economic survival, before his talents became recognized by a mentor.  

Toneee posted a humorous piece about the "dangers of water" the other day.  And ironically, something that was written in that graphic, was brought to my attention, in one of those NewsMax Health presentations, shortly after he posted it.   Call it syncronicity if you will... but it caused one of those chain reactions of THOUGHT which I have avoided entering into a ramble about, because it distracts me from issues of MY immediate survival.   My SELF INTEREST. 

Some people might think, it is irresponsible of me, to not keep my brain focused on my OWN survival.   But perhaps by setting aside my self-interest for a moment, and applying my mental energy to these ideas, which have been nagging at me ever since, like Jiminy Cricket on my shoulder  I might HELP someone down the line, who this information may be just what they need?    Just because I cannot MONETIZE such intuitive ramblings, does not mean it is without value.   (It does however, limit the audience, such well-intentioned ideas may reach.) 

My "intuitive" mind, made all these connections, which I cannot prove, but I think Dr. Brownstein's message is viable. Even though today, his idea's are not widely accepted in modern medicine.   

Who know's?  Maybe the Iodine in seawater algae is why Spirulina Pacifica spiked animal formulations,  proved to be such a boon in pre-natal support for that Collie dog mentioned a long-time ago?   Maybe Kayley...is going to utilize this in her own career in nursing to help patients?  Or maybe Kayley, will change her focus, during her education,  and decide to become a medical researcher, instead of a mid-wife?  Life is fluid..it could happen.   I don't know the future...I just share information when I feel compelled to by the Universe.

Here is the link to the presentation

http://w3.newsmax.com/newsletters/brownstein/iodine_video/?s=al&promo_code=11499-1

Have2 commented, that she lived in "hot spot" of cancer. And Burnsville mentioned her friend, she lost to breast cancer.  I lost my beloved cat to breast cancer.   I had read previously in Dr. Jonathon Wright's Newsletter, how there were supposed connections between Iodine deficiency and breast cancer. 

And this presentation also touches on your ponderings TempestGrace, on supporting mothers welfare--namely the importance of dietary support, for mental development of children.  Nutrionally malnourished women, are apt to have their children suffer from AVOIDABLE intellectual impairments, just because they are economically disadvantaged and cannot afford to properly nourish their children, or because they are ignorant of good nutrition. 

We have a portion of society, who hold the idea, "shame on you, for having children, you cannot afford to feed properly" and some of those same people, will say, "shame on you, for choosing to abort a child, you cannot afford to feed."    There is no limit to the trivial matters, that people will judge one another. 

I read a couple days ago, that an educated  black woman was fired from her job, as a television meteoroligist, because she replied to a comment, a viewer made on the website, "judging" her on her "inappropriate" hairstyle?  

Seriously?  ***Shakes head****   I kid you NOT.

  Her employer defended their actions, by saying she violated some unwritten company policy by responding to a public statement?  They fired a valued employee, because she pointed out "gracefully" to this presumedly caucasion commenter,  that he was an ignorant idiot.  She was not rude to the commenter, just explained factually, that black people's hair grows UP, and that she embraces her ethnicity by keeping her hair very short, and close cropped  Instead of fighting against NATURE, with expensive chemical treatments to conform to "his" idea of what her hair "should" look like. 

She educated him....and was punished for doing so.  They burned her at the stake, for her "crime."  Now this woman's children, might go hungry, because her employer was more concerned about that ignorant idiots perceptions, than her, or the welfare of her children?  Hypocrisy and disgrace in Politics doesn't just happen in Washington. It happens everywhere in society. It happens in the hearts and minds of anyone, who judges their neighbor harshly.  As THIS is the spiritual premise which Jesus tried to explain, all those years ago.  And which even many Christians themselves do not quite grasp.  For all our potential intelligence, we humans are slow learners. 

But as usual, ..I digress.   

Even though this email from NewsMaxHealth is a marketing platform, to open the minds of their readers to the "product" of Dr. David Brownstein.  It was nevertheless, very thought provoking reading, for my mind, 

So bear with me, on this ramble.   Toneee mentioned rocket fuel in that satirical "water danger" warning.  Something I was previously completely ignorant of.   And when I viewed this NewsMax Health presentation, Dr. Brownstein mentioned how "perchlorate"  (rocket fuel) in a woman's system, affects their dietary intake of Iodine, and thus will affect their breast milk, and consequently the health of their offspring.  Which might explain, why our incidence of certain cancers and other health tragedies seem to be on the rise.  He touches on the medical reasons for "iodized salt" in our diets, and the medical history of a doctor who theorized this connection many years ago. WIth the supporting medical research behind it.  I personally never knew that the epidemic of Goiter in our population, was why they started adding iodine to processed salt.   He even mentioned that Edgar Cayce, in one of his "channeled" medical messages from the Universe, spoke about this "chemistry" property in his trance readings. 

Keep in mind...perchlorate is a NATURALLY occuring substance in our environment, not unlike aluminum.  No evil human is the cause of this substance existing in our worldwide food and water supply, though the EPA is nevertheless addressing this issue.  http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants/unregulated/perchlorate.cfm

The theory that Dr. Brownstein is propounding, is that iodine is the DEFENSE, against the consequential health issues, and that the RDA for this nutrient are nowhere near enough for optimal health in our population.  

Interesting....

Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. ~ Harold Whitman

((((Vicky)))) Didn't your sister get approved for Disability? i had thought she was. When I got the letter saying I was approved for Disability, I was automatically given Medicaid. There was no separate process or anything. I guess that's where I got confused.

I had heard about that woman being fired for responding to a comment about her hair. That's unacceptable...I know the station doesn't want to offend their viewers, but at the same time, I wouldn't want to watch a station who had that little care for their employees.

Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy.

have2haveittoo wrote:

 

Bunn – thanks – I thought afterward that “Outside the Box” would be a cute name for a sperm company/bank. 

 

 

MGSH *I* eff'ing LVE it!!!!!!!

~~~the safe place to keep YUR sperm ..

Have2

G E N I U S

MNcandy ... *I* will read that post before I go to sleep!

I just do not dare allow my mind to luxuriate in the MNshadows~~~

...work isn't THAT MUCH fun .... (yet)

...but maybe *I*'m doing it wrong?

I have said since the moment *I* became cognizant of you that we should work together ...

...but who will be sure we are paid?

~~~רוח

outside the box, indeed!  

What kind of plug-in is it? My DD1 bought herself a new Prius in 2010 and has been very happy with it. She averages over 50MPG and has made it a game to see how high she can go. My cousin was ragging on her unmercifully about how it was going to take her twenty years to get her "extra money" back, and she got all over him about how it was only a 20K car. He was still thinking they were 40K.... She does love hers!!!

I am quite irritated at the moment. I discovered that my white velvet piece, about a yard by 60", is grubby where I have been smoothing it with my hands for three years so I went to take it to the cleaners. I told the woman I needed to have it dry cleaned. She asked was it washable. I said I wanted it DRY CLEANED not WASHED. (insert eye roller) She told me it would take over a week to get it back. Sheesh. I went to Hancock's to buy another piece. I can't go a week without a backdrop! The woman at Hancock's told me they have not had white velvet in three years. Apparently the piece I bought was the last one they had... She suggested I find it on the Internet... Ya know, if I wanted to buy it on the Internet, I would not be standing in her retail store.

Is the morale improving around here yet?

Hubby bought the new Ford C-Max Energi plug-in.  It will supposedly go around 20 miles in all-electric mode.  Rated at 44mpg city and 41 mpg hwy.  I’m thinking he’ll let me borrow it for my short trips around town – 0 gasoline consumption – what a great concept.

burnsville*babe wrote:

I dropped my base for my food processor yesterday. It shattered the switches. My hands were greasy and I did not have a good grip on it. I am not happy, and it cut a hole in my kitchen floor. I guess the good news is that it was not a tile floor because it would have shattered some tiles too.

 

I think the good new is that you did cut a hole in your foot! 

Let me try that again -

I think the good news is that you did not cut a hole in your foot!  Too many brain to finger malfunctions tonight - time to log off and get some zzzzzzzz's.

burnsville*babe wrote:

 

I dropped my base for my food processor yesterday.

 

 

I guess I will look for white velvet. I can't believe it's not stocked at Hancock's - neither is black! It's so useful for crafts, if not for clothing. Good grief. Any of y'all have any? I should go ask Pins!

I'm so sorry to hear about your poor food processor Burnsville.  Gotta curse those &# !!!  kitchen calamities.

Velvet may be overkill, for a photographic drape Burnsville

I found some ivory washable  window drapes at a thrift store,

  that I use for my photo backdrop. They were lightweight, and in excellent condition.  Just no longer very fashionable, in an interior design usage, which is likely why they were discarded by their previous owner. I just cut off, the pleated hooked protion. For  smaller items, I have used a dark maroon, plus size women's polyester VELOUR robe, that I picked up at thrift store, for 99 cents.  It is a lovely fabric, which probably looked regal in its previous incarnation as a bathrobe.

I'm very good at that "repurpose" craft.  I have also used craft felt, and scrap book specialty paper for jewelry item backgrounds. 

Just throwing idea's out there, as no, I don't have any velvet large enough for a drape.  

Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. ~ Harold Whitman

Good Morning (((All)))

Burns - One of the great things about the C-Max Energi is that you can plug it in at home!  The vehicle can fully charge overnight using a standard 120V outlet.  Much of our chasing around is done within a 10-15 mile radius of our house, so this seemed like an excellent choice for saving gas (and the environment).  Will let you know well this works out down the road.

Good Luck with your lottery tickets – winning would certainly solve your camera dilemma.

Today I get to help hubby research some of the many issues he’s facing with inheriting a house with 4 other squabbling siblings.  The drama has already begun - I’m sure this is going to be one for the books.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

have2haveittoo wrote:

Good Morning (((All)))

 

Burns - One of the great things about the C-Max Energi is that you can plug it in at home!  The vehicle can fully charge overnight using a standard 120V outlet.  Much of our chasing around is done within a 10-15 mile radius of our house, so this seemed like an excellent choice for saving gas (and the environment).  Will let you know well this works out down the road.

 

Good Luck with your lottery tickets – winning would certainly solve your camera dilemma.

 

Today I get to help hubby research some of the many issues he’s facing with inheriting a house with 4 other squabbling siblings.  The drama has already begun - I’m sure this is going to be one for the books.

 

Have a wonderful day everyone!

 

Have2  In my families recent experience, the real estate was handled with a beneficiary deed which assigns the house to one person and takes it out of the actual estate.. Very smart move on my sis's part-

Some people are clinging hideously to their idiocy!

Good morning, everyone. It's freezing here!  It's a whopping 36 degrees!  I'm seriously considering putting on long pants.

Burns, I'm sorry to hear about your fabric and food processor woes. You would think white velvet would be easy to find. Do you have a Michael's you could call?

LOL at grilling in the cold. I can hardly bring myself to open the door to let Herc out, much less stand out there and grill. My neighbor, however, was grilling in the rain on Christmas morning, umbrella and all. 

I find it interesting that a hybrid car gets more miles per gallon in the city than on the highway. It makes sense; I'd just never thought about it before. 

See my page for frequently used eBay discussion board acronyms.

Lucky, put on some pants!

DD2 is packing up to go to Daytona to crew for a friend who is practicing for the 24 hour race. The rain has stopped here but they will have to drive the rest of the way through GA in rain.

DH & I worked the pits for the 24 twice as race officials for IMSA. We had to watch the crews and make sure that all the rules were followed and if they took a car back to the garage, we would have to go with the car and watch it. Loud but lots of fun. Mufflers glowing cherry red in those screaming Mazda's in the middle of the night!

If the car broke down out on the track, only the driver was allowed to work on it and they had to come and schlep all the tools and parts out to the car themselves. There was a guy who changed an engine on the far side of the track once. If they got back to the pits then they I think could let the crew do all the work. It was a bit confusing. Bill Elliot was a rookie driver back then, and Earnhardt Jr was racing that circuit at the time.

The biggest thrill of working that race was that we worked to set up the NASCAR cars on the track for the Daytona 500 that started shortly after the 24 completed. We went and stood with our car & driver on the track until the "start your engines" and then we high tailed it off the track for the screaming start!

Is the morale improving around here yet?

burnsville*babe wrote:

Siblings can get really unreasonable over estate issues.

 

Mom made me her executor because she trusted my judgement. My sis is still angry because I made her pay back the money she "borrowed" from Mom to live on while she went to real estate school, and my brother was all in favor of that, since it was about 20K. He was not so happy about paying back the 4K that she had "lent" to him to pay his taxes one year. Mom made me keep a list, LOL. Somehow every time I borrowed money I paid it back. I bought the house from her and we set up all the paperwork for a fair market value loan at 6.5%, after having the house appraised to establish a fair market selling price.

 

That made the real estate part pretty simple. I just had to get a new loan to pay off the Bank of Mom and split the loan proceeds three ways.

 

She had left everything to the three of us equally. If I had died, my kids (only GKs) would have split my share. As it was they were each given some gold necklaces and that was it. I still have a box of other jewelry that I have absolutely no idea what to do with. It has been "appraised" but I could not find anyone to buy it and never felt like I could list it here. My sister wants to keep the diamonds for herself but is not willing to purchase them from the estate. My brother wants his share of the money for them. I don't want the stones - I am not a diamond fan - and my kids have no desire to have any of them either. Sis took all the other jewelry that she had inherited from our Grandmother and traded it in on a big honking treated diamond, anyway, so where's the sentiment in that? So the jewels sit in a safety deposit box, unsold.

Burnsie- Send me a list and some pics and I'll ponder a fair value for them...Remember, diamonds are a boys best friend too....

Some people are clinging hideously to their idiocy!