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and the Bush administration gets a big fat F- surprise, surprise... Read more here... Let's just hope that with the new Congress things will start to change.
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stressed
So, get out there and VOTE!!
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crappy
They were discussing LOST on NPR yesterday, mainly about how diverse the cast was. I couldn't agree more. Where else can you find so many characters of so many different races/cultures on one show? No, this season of Survivor doesn't count, and that is a whole different subject that I don't want to get into, thank you. I like the fact that they do not play on stereotypes and even have mixed couples (which is STILL rare on television and movies-hello???) I like that the female characxters are strong too. Now, all they need is some gay characters to round out the show! Anyway, just my two cents on that. Now, I must go to my volunteer job...
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tired
Oh the mad mad world of nonprofits... We got a disturbing but necessary email yesterday from the treasurer of the organization I work for. I have begun to panic a tad. Here is a sampling of the email:
"At this point, we are able to meet payroll for 2 more months--September and October."
" We need to bring in $6,000 each and every month consistently--the rest will be covered by various grants, give or take."
"At this point, we can raise this money a.) from outside donors or b.) from ourselves. Otherwise, we close our doors. We have a wonderful staff and board with an exceptional set of programs on topics of critical importance to all Vermonters and I cannot bear to contemplate the last possibility, but contemplate it we must. It will be a reality in 2 months."
This is what happens to nonprofits who have board members that are afraid to ask people for money! Hello- that is one of your main jobs- to raise money! I just don't understand... Not only will closing put the 3 of us employees out on the street, it will mean closing an organization that has been around for 50 years, and has so much potential. It is very sad... It is very sad for me too- It's not like I have some kind of savings set aside for situations like this. I did have a second interview yesterday at another nonprofit. It pays pretty well, is full time, and even has health benefits! So, I guess for now, I will just keep my fingers crossed that everything will work out...
- Location:Drinking my coffee
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distressed - Music:Rachel M.- of course
The FDA approved the "emergency contraception" pill, Plan B, to be sold over the counter to women 18 and older. While this is certainly a step in the right direction, it is not enough. What about teenagers? With as many teen pregnancies that we have in this country, you'd think everyone would be all for this. Do they truly believe that having Plan B available for teens would make them have sex more? So very crazy...
While all of this is going on, there are STILL pharmacists that are refusing to fill birth control prescriptions! Click here to help...
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cynical
It angers me so deeply that pet owners do not spay/neuter their animals. I cannot even comprehend a reason for not doing it. Do they not know that every second, yes second, an animal is killed in this country due to overpopulation? What will it take to get this through people's heads? There are so many low-cost spay/neuter programs everywhere, all over the country. I truly just do not understand.
One day, I hope that it will be illegal to not spay/neuter your animals. I hope that breeders will cease to exist until every last homeless animal in our shelters is adopted and in loving homes. I hope to see the day when I don't see cats roaming all over our streets in risk of getting hurt. I hope that there will be much tougher laws and punishments for animal cruelty. But, most of all, I hope that we, the human race, can finally respect our family, our friends, the animals.
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aggravated
Look what I could get to do!
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silly
I am so ready for fall. I love fall and everything about it. I love the crispness in the air, the colors, the clothes, (I LOVE fall clothes and shoes), the food (I want some soup), I could go on...
There is something so comforting about putting on a sweater. It makes me feel all warm and safe and want to curl up with a blanket, book and glass of wine. (I think I just made my Friday plans.)
- Location:Lonely in my office
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relieved - Music:The Stephanie Miller Show
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blah
Cool shadows...
Pretty flowers...
Lots o' ducks...
At the waterfront...
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hungry
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thankful
On a completely different subject; It is Friday, and I cannot go anywhere. I had planned to go to Higher Ground- I REALLY wanted to see Karen Grenier! :( Alas, we have no money... Such is our story lately... So, on my agenda tonight is a plethora of girly things:
~ I MUST pluck my eyebrows- I would prefer to get them waxed, but as I stated above, NO RICCHEZZA! (that's no wealth, for Italians)
~ I finally got my Body Butter from the Body Shop- I can properly moisturize again, so a shower will happen- seriously, I can't live without this stuff
~ My skin has not been great, so a mask will be applied
~ I have a new bottle of organic wine, so I'm sure I will have a glass... or 2
~ A new copy of Bitch magazine arrived in my mailbox today- this always makes me happy. There is something about a brand-spanking new magazine...
Is it sad and pathetic that this is my Friday night?
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frustrated - Music:Goddess Randi Rhodes-AAR
, a fancy photo sharing thing.~ Go to the gym- re-do my membership to "dedicated", lose my locker :( = saving $15/month= good
~ Organize our bills again- they are out of control, and with my monthly paycheck, it needs to be in order
~ Volunteer at WHBW- somehow lug tons 'o cell phones with me as I walk there
~ Eat well today!!!= NO wheat, NO white sugar
~ Try and finish book- "Fun Home", by Alison Bechdel= so good
~ Try and stay cool in the crazy hot temps
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determined - Music:My Rachel on AAR
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pleased
