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This quiz was kinda fun in a strange kind of way. The test results aren’t showing well on the image but it reads that my soul is worth $171,080 Dollars. Not too bad for a rookie, I’d say. Besides that, isn’t this amount merely coffee change?

via: Laughing Squid

Rove was involved with the Department of Justice firings, the Valerie Plame leak and for much, much more. Today’s contempt charge is for refusing to testify about his involvement, if any, in the prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. Rove has a right to a fair trial. Let’s see that he gets one.

“The committee decision is only a recommendation, and it was unclear whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., would allow a final vote. Rove has denied any involvement with Justice decisions, and the White House has said Congress has no authority to compel testimony from current and former advisers.” Source

Contact Nancy Pelosi today. It only takes a sec. Tell her to hold the vote on Rove. You can contact Pelosi through her official website HERE

Office of the Speaker
H-232, US Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-0100

While I still have your attention

Here’s a list of crimes (PDF) drawn up by Conyers 2.5 years ago. Additionally, here’s a list of crimes (PDF) from Kucinich’s articles of impeachment drawn up by Elizabeth de la Vega.

Could a few thousand of you please fax the above documents to Speaker Pelosi?
Her fax number is: 202-225-8259 Email her directly at:
AmericanVoices@mail.house.gov or sf.nancy@mail.house.gov

Bush has repeatedly instructed current and former staffers to refuse to comply with subpoenas and contempt citations.

Bush has violated numerous laws and claimed the right to do so in signing statements, as documented by the Government Accountability Office.

“No answer is also an answer.
*American Hopi Indian Proverb

Who is content with nothing possesses all things.
* Nicolas Boileau Despreaux

The trouble is that you think you have time.
*Zen Master

Every day people are straying from the church and going back to God.
*Lenny Bruce, comedian (1926-1966)

A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.
*Saul Bellow

Dreaming permits each and every one of us to be quietly and safely insane every night of our lives.
–William Dement (Sleep Researcher)

We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.
*Albert Einstein

Adventure is the result of poor planning.
*Col. Blatchford Snell

The mind is not a single organ but a system of organs.
*Steven Pinker

The love of one’s country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?
*Pablo Casals, cellist (1876-1973)

A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.
*Saul Bellow

We usually see only the things we are looking for – so much so that we sometimes see them where they are not.
*Eric Hoffer

ABC 7.com reported that a sizeable 5.8 earthquake struck Southern California just 2 miles south of Chino Hills at 11:42 am PDT. Up to the moment reports as of 12:25 pm claim that it was felt from 2 miles south of Chino Hills to San Diego and well as in Ridgecrest, California. Buildings swayed with 10 aftershocks that reached 3.8 on the Richter Scale within seconds of one another. As a precautionary measure, Disneyland in Buena Park has been evacuated. No injuries have been reported.

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On June 11th, 2008, a person that I’ll assume was a man surfed in with a special browser for work with these search terms: “I am jealous, insecure, clingy and worry myself sick when my partner is away because I want to know who she is with and where she is.”

When I first read it, my heart immediately turned into mush. I also had a knot in my stomach. I still catch myself at times feeling the same way as this man, but not very often anymore. When I first noticed, emotionally speaking, I felt very poorly. I felt so bad that I had to take a time out to process my own acute and self-serving emotions. Initially, I felt was that the man was wanting to imprison his partner and that his role was that of a prison guard. It was if he wanted to restrict her freedom due to his shortcomings i.e., jealousies, insecurities and his need to cling. Those things are glaring character defects. But wait, everyone of us has various character defects because we’re imperfect- yes, including me! Think about that concept for a moment and see how you feel about it. I must add that if he “worries” himself sick when his partner is away then, he is in total control. It is his choice to become sick and becoming sick over another person is not an asset in a relationship. On the same note, his partner owes him the courtesy of letting him know where she is and who she is with because he is her chosen partner. If she is unable to fill a common courtesy then she needs to move on or else get with the program, if you will. He deserves better than that. But enough of that for now.

It’s been well over a month now and that time continues to take command of my thoughts, therefore, I need and want to share what I’ve learned during the times that I was jealous, insecure and clingy. None of those things are fun experiences. I’ll go so far as to say that many people go through these very same things. They are all a part of being a fallible human being. The good news is that they don’t have to be domineeringly destructive forces. Forgive me if I’m being a bit redundant.

The time is right for me to put myself on front street in order to acknowledge and affirm this man’s feelings. As I have aged, I have become more acutely aware of my shortcomings although that alone doesn’t excuse my behaviors. Today I accept all of those things as a part of me yet I don’t allow them to rule my life anymore. I am totally accountable and responsible for the things I do or don’t do. Moreover, I hope that he is able to manage well enough to find a peaceful calm in his life and be done with anything that disrupts his homeostasis. To do that, he needs to raise his level of self-esteem. Again, let me say that I don’t have a clue who this man is and I’m not at all sure if he’ll return to read this post or not. Yet, collectively speaking, I am writing on this matter for my own peace of mind and in hope that someone might find some benefit through reading this post. So, please, bear with me. My intention contains a strong amount of compassion for his trials yet that alone will not be enough. Stick with me.

First, let me say that insecurity in a relationship is fear based. And more often than not, the emotional drive is the fear of rejection. I think every human has felt a sense of rejection during a love relationship at least once. Below are some of the lessons that come to mind.

• Learn to love yourself before, during and after a relationship. Allow healing time between each love relationship. When you love yourself, you are strong, you are smart, you use rationale, you are confident and you set boundaries about what you will and will not tolerate in a relationship. These things will provide insight and wisdom.
• When you have self respect you demand a quality relationship with the other person. Hopefully, it is one enveloped in: trust, respect, and personal integrity. When acted out you have demonstrated that you are a secure person; additionally, your friends will not only esteem the values they’ve witnessed, they will also respect you for what you stand for and who you have become. Respect itself gives birth to trust. It is a major component of a healthy relationship. What develops next is abiding love sometimes known as love that is long suffering. It is the most important stage in any relationship because it is that one that builds from the foundation. It is that which solidifies and lasts throughout a relationship’s seasons.

Another thing about self-love? It bears wisdom that demands that anyone who does hurtful things is someone you don’t want in your life. Your mind is the one that will be the ruler in this decision- not your heart. Your common sense will let you know that you don’t need the crap that others will do to hurt you. Hopefully, you will walk away without ever pausing to looking back.

Your inner strength will enable you to let go in order to move onward no matter how much it hurts. Once you’ve reached this stage, you will never fear the idea of ever being lonely. You’ll embrace the lonely feeling in order to learn more about yourself. You will continue to develop your independence and, by doing so, you will create a positive life that will contain self love, self worth, and self-value. Others will sense this about you and will feel at ease with you.

Healthy relationships never depend on what others do or don’t do. Healthy relationships do not expect anyone to give them a life. Your partner is in your life in order to share good times with you. S/he will be someone you can easily communicate with and will be someone you will ultimately call your best friend. This person will be someone who will accept you for who you are. These are the things that make a healthy relationship. Love is a physical, sexual, romantic relationship with your best friend. S/he is the one you have chosen to be your life companion and vice versa. Inclusively, having a healthy relationship entails making changes one’s own acceptance and attitude. On the other hand, being needy, insecure and jealous is unhealthy and will only bring headaches and heartaches. Overall, others will see these things and quickly turn away.

Jealousies combined with neediness will always cause a relationship to self-destruct. Both are extreme negatives in any type of relationship. Invest in yourself and seek out professional counseling. It may help change the things that are harboring from your past and keeping you from being the whole person that you can be. Counseling provides guidance and will help you to recognize negative self talk. Counseling will also help you understand what past events have left you troubled. In spite of how you may feel about yourself, many people love you. They also want you to attain your set goals at becoming the very best that you can be.

You have to understand that only one person has your fingerprints and there is only one person who can fill your shoes. That person is you – that includes all of your imperfections, lumps, bumps, and scars. Furthermore, these things are what makes an individual special and they aren’t a big deal, that is, unless you allow them to control your ideas about yourself. The importance here is that you come to terms with this self-knowledge in order to believe and act wisely about who you want to become. Life is all about becoming. Each day brings more opportunities for growth. You will discover that your overall outlook about life will not only change, it will lead you to a new, happier, more positive lifestyle coupled with healthier thoughts. You’ll not only treat yourself better, you’ll learn to appreciate the very same qualities in others. Now think about this. If you don’t love yourself, first and foremost, how will you love someone else for who they are instead of who you need them to be?

All in all, learn to love yourself. Better yet, learn to like yourself. Believe it or not, you are well worth the time you’ve invested in your personal achievements. You’ll feel better about yourself and you’ll approach life’s challenges with a calm assuredness that everything is in its proper order. Also note that a problem is only a problem and all problems have solutions.

* Thank You to the many wonderfully warm, kind and insightful guides in my life who have extended their developmental experiences as considerable guidelines regarding matters of the heart. I will forever be in your debt.

David Swanson live blogged today’s Impeachment hearing-Day 1. As a matter of convenience, you may also watch the hearing’s webcast at: http://www.c-span.org/. While you’re there, be sure to look at and read Representative Kucinich’s submissions on the Articles of Impeachment in the “Featured Links” section.

“Will today’s hearings set the stage for the next step toward impeachment? Yes, if there is an outpouring of public support for impeachment.”

Note: We need your support, Americans!

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“The remarkable thing is that we really love our neighbor as ourselves: we do unto others as we do unto ourselves. We hate others when we hate ourselves. We are tolerant toward others when we tolerate ourselves. We forgive others when we forgive ourselves. We are prone to sacrifice others when we are ready to sacrifice ourselves.”
*Eric Hoffer

“Passionate hatreds can give meaning and purpose to an empty life. These people haunted by the purposelessness of their lives try to find a new content not only by dedicating themselves to a holy cause but also by nursing a fanatical grievance. A mass movement offers them unlimited opportunies for battle.”
*Eric Hoffer

In her book, An Unquiet Mind: Personal Reflections on Manic-Depressive Illness, Kay Redfield Jamison doesn’t just suffer from bipolar disorder, she explains what it is like being Bi-Polar. She also co-authored the comprehensive textbook, “Manic-Depressive Illness: Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent Depression” while doing research as a Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins. Her talk was part of the tour for her very well written memoir on “An Unquiet Mind.” She eloquently intimates her personal experiences with Manic Depression.
Time: 30 minutes 29 seconds

On June 11th, 2008, a person that I’ll assume was a man surfed in and he used Google search with these terms:

“I’m insecure, clingy, jealous and possessive. I worry myself sick when my partner is anywhere out of my sight about what she might be doing and with whom. …”

I still recall when I first read it even now. My heart immediately turned to mush. Additionally, now that it is a month later, the same thoughts still tug at my heart strings. His words still echo and they are loud. Apparently, he was in a lot of emotional pain. It is continues to wreak havoc within my thoughts and in my heart insomuch that I if I don’t write a post on it today, I’ll not get much of anything else done. Therefore, allow me to opine:

Insecurity in any relationship is based on fear. And, more often than not, the fear involved involves a fear of being rejected. Believe me, you are not alone on this. I think every human has endured this form negative self talk of the emotional kind.

My reflections on it are:

Learn to love yourself before, during and after a relationship. Allow yourself some healing time between each love relationship. Moreover, when you love yourself: you are strong, you are smart, you use rationale, you are confident and you set boundaries about what you will and will not tolerate in a relationship.

When you have a sufficient amount of self respect and self-regard, a quality relationship becomes an expectation and nothing else will do because you will not settle for anything less than what you’ve learn to expect in a healthy relationship. You’ll not settle for one that appears to be short in integrity or value. By doing that, you are telling the other person you are a secure person. Additionally, s/he will not only esteem those values in you, they will also respect you and hold you up with high regard. Once respect is earned, trust begins to develop. Trust is a necessary element. In the next stage of development is abiding love. It is the one that builds, becomes solid and, lasts throughout all relational ups and downs.

Another thing about self-love?

Self love teaches you love yourself enough that you’ll not want a hurtful person in your life. You’ll act on your thoughts instead of your heart. That is because your head is the one that rules not your emotions. Your common sense will let you know that you don’t need to accept less than the amount you’ve invested in yourself. You’ll quickly walk away out of self preservation. Your developed strength will enable you to let go in order to get beyond it no matter how much it hurts. You will know that just around the corner there is another person you’ll want to meet. Once you’ve reached that stage, you will never consider the idea of being lonely because you’ll enjoy your own company. You will continue to better develop your independence, and by doing so, you will enjoy how you’ve personally created your life. Sure, it involves plenty of self discipline and loads of conscientious practice but you’re well worth it, Baby.

There is no one who will ever depend on anyone to give life to another (except your birth mother) Past events may have happened but you are the one who is responsible and accountable for who you are or who you ultimately want to be. It’s your life. Look towards someone to share your life and good times with you. Choose someone you can communicate with, can call your best friend, someone you are comfortable enough around who accepts you for who you are as an individual and as a couple. Being involved in a relationship is a physical, sexual, romantic relationship with your best friend, one you have chosen to be your companion and mate. You have to change your attitude and beliefs to one of self-love and self-respect in order to become a great partner choice. Being needy, insecure and jealous is not a healthy way to conduct a relationship, because others will detect it will quickly turn away from you. If you are jealous, needy, clingy, and or possessive, there is much self work beginning with how you think.

Jealousies combined with neediness will always cause a relationship to self-destruct. Both are extreme negatives in any type of relationship. Investing in yourself by attending professional counseling may help change the things that are holding you back from the whole person you can be. Counseling will provide guidance so that you will recognize negative self talk. Counseling will also help you understand what past events left you troubled and have caused you to think or believe that you are an unlovable person. Believe me when I say this. In spite of how you are feeling about yourself, you are loved by many. There is only one person who has your fingerprints and only one who can fill your shoes. That person is you – with the inclusion of all your particular lumps, bumps, and scars. It is very important that you believe that about yourself. With a bit of self-discipline, you will practice this belief throughout all aspects in your life and you will soon discover that your overall outlook about life and yourself will lead you to a whole new happier, more positive life and a better way of thinking about about who you are and how special you truly are as a caring, feeling, and loving human being. You’ll not only treat yourself better, you’ll learn to appreciate these qualities in others as well.

Take the time wrap yourself in empowerment. Doing so will save you hours of unnecessary heartache. Develop, practice and fine tune your right to self-love above any and all else. You’ll be glad you did.

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Have you ever heard or recall the song, “We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord?” It’s a very simple tune any child can learn. It’s similar to the alleged adult/child behavior in Phil Donohue’s need to show his determined backside. [*it's filed under false pride, Phil] False pride is mentioned in the 7 deadly sins. You can read the 7 Sins in the Old Testament for yourself, kiddo.

Anyway, whoever wrote the song must have had numerous events like this one as the song’s author’s impetous. The fall of man’s false pride or is it representative of Christianity’s need to believe in earthly things and not in the Spirit of matters like how Canon law is written. We are not governed by the letter of the Law but of the Spirit of the Law. How  much difficulty is it to understand that concept?

On a side note, I hope that I haven’t run across the dreg PZ mentioned.The thought has great potential but I’ll keep my fingers crossed that I’m incorrect but we’ll see. Although I’m not at all bragging on this fact but I’ve met a few of those real fun guys along the way. Fe Fi Fo Fum, I smell the blood of a… [There is no typo, btw. The "a" is the exact article in the incomplete sentence. The next letter I have in mind is a constanant, in case you were wondering.]

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Just a thought: Whatever happened to thinking in terms of priorities like the war in Iraq and the upcoming war with Iran? 

I want to thank everyone for the many birthday cards and wishes sent yesterday. My in-box today was overflowing with Birthday greetings! I had a wonderful birthday with all the trimmings and now it’s  onward, upward, and forward. The weather cooled down to 100 degrees in order to make the day pleasant. We also had a nice breeze. We’re sporting a nice glow from being outdoors.The high today is expected to be 98 degrees with a bit of overcast. My plans for today are to get some chores completed before it gets too dang hot.

I used to enjoy this time of year in my younger years. I’m sure that it had a lot to do with being young and stupid while also having the youthful years with me to wear next to nothing, if I wore anything at all. Then again, life was a bit more wild as a youngster. As one who has outlived the rest of the clan, I reckon that it’s only right to age with grace. While I’m very well experienced at blowing out the funk in a heart beat or less, I’ve decided to do something I’ve never done before now. I’ve decided to low ride for a while. Talk has it that if nothing changes then nothing changes. And, although I’m out of my league with this slow ‘stuff,’ I’ve lived hard and fast in the fast lane long enough. It’s time for a transition and I’m ready, willing, and able to take the long way home. It’s time to “give a little bit.”

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Oh, and thanks for dropping in today, Tuscaloosa. Life is posilutely and absotively ducky. Thank you for your interest, concern, and personal sacrifices. But don’t waste energy or time on us. We’re gonna be ahight.