Here is a little of Andrew speaking.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Andrew Breitbart in Madison
I read my share of conservative blogs and I love what Andrew Breitbart has done to dominate the media. I also read Gateway Pundit and I saw Jim Hoft in Madison also. Great folks, and we are glad to have these patriots on our side.
Here is a little of Andrew speaking.
Here is a little of Andrew speaking.
They abandoned the children...Support Gov. Walker Tea party rally Madiso...
Hubby and I spent the day in Madison in support of Gov. Walker.
I live in the conservative suburbs and find it unwelcoming in the liberal enclave of Madistan as some people refer to it.
We were going to meet in Waukesha to take the bus to the rally. When the bus arrived, there were 5 x's more protesters than buses so we talked with the crowd and we caravaned to Madison (about one hour away) and meet up at Badger Bowl (Thank you Badger Bowl!!!) where they had shuttle buses to the rally downtown.
We met the president of the College Republicans and her group drove over 4 hours to attend. Nice to see young folks there. Most people were our age, 40-50.
There were not too many teachers visible, I guess they work at protesting Monday -Friday when they are paid and can abandon their children. Saturday is their day off so the space belonged to the Walker supporters.
I live in the conservative suburbs and find it unwelcoming in the liberal enclave of Madistan as some people refer to it.
We were going to meet in Waukesha to take the bus to the rally. When the bus arrived, there were 5 x's more protesters than buses so we talked with the crowd and we caravaned to Madison (about one hour away) and meet up at Badger Bowl (Thank you Badger Bowl!!!) where they had shuttle buses to the rally downtown.
We met the president of the College Republicans and her group drove over 4 hours to attend. Nice to see young folks there. Most people were our age, 40-50.
There were not too many teachers visible, I guess they work at protesting Monday -Friday when they are paid and can abandon their children. Saturday is their day off so the space belonged to the Walker supporters.
The TEA Party and the Madison protest
Jerry and I will be leaving for the TEA party rally to support Gov. Walker. Family will be home watching the kids. I don't want them subjected to union thuggery.
My question is, why force me to join a nurses union to work, use my contributions to support democrat politician who I disagree with and make it difficult to opt out. If I opt out, that is, contribute but not be in the union, they take away my malpractice insurance. Does this sound fair? If anything republicans learned with obama's elections, unions are just an arm of the democrat party. No more no less. Try to stop them and they will turn violent.
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My question is, why force me to join a nurses union to work, use my contributions to support democrat politician who I disagree with and make it difficult to opt out. If I opt out, that is, contribute but not be in the union, they take away my malpractice insurance. Does this sound fair? If anything republicans learned with obama's elections, unions are just an arm of the democrat party. No more no less. Try to stop them and they will turn violent.
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Sunday, January 09, 2011
Christmas break
This is my Christmas break and I so badly needed it. I am exhausted. School is getting brutal but only 10 1/2 months to go. Countdown....
I had such as easy time at Stritch for my first degree in the 80's but I am now 50 and the brain doesn't work like it used to. Memorizing new material like serotonin and dopamine transmitters, psychopharmacology and DSM-IV is a challenge but I will complete grad school and I will pass certification and become a PMHNP. Goodness knows my children inspire me to know more about mental illness.
But I will enjoy the last week of rest and relaxation before I hit the books again.
I had such as easy time at Stritch for my first degree in the 80's but I am now 50 and the brain doesn't work like it used to. Memorizing new material like serotonin and dopamine transmitters, psychopharmacology and DSM-IV is a challenge but I will complete grad school and I will pass certification and become a PMHNP. Goodness knows my children inspire me to know more about mental illness.
But I will enjoy the last week of rest and relaxation before I hit the books again.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Not a tissue
I read the article about the teen on a show 16 & pregnant ( I have never watched) that aborted her 2nd child. The show was trying to highlight that abortion is common, easy and a good alternative.
Speaking as someone who has heard about the devastating after effects of guilt and sorrow that can extend a lifetime, I would council young and not so young women to consider adoption if the baby is not right for you. You will still feel sorrow over the loss but at least you gave the child life and this is the greatest gift of all.
HT:Red State
Speaking as someone who has heard about the devastating after effects of guilt and sorrow that can extend a lifetime, I would council young and not so young women to consider adoption if the baby is not right for you. You will still feel sorrow over the loss but at least you gave the child life and this is the greatest gift of all.
HT:Red State
Monday, December 27, 2010
Grieving mother to mother of son's killer.
"In case you didn’t understand it yet: I am the mother of the boy that was brutally slaughtered by your son"
Sometimes we forget who's human rights are really harmed. Read this mother's letter.
Sometimes we forget who's human rights are really harmed. Read this mother's letter.
Fox News Viewers Are Misinformed Study, The Critique
This study shows the bias is really against FOX News.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
TSA abuse has risen to a new level of outrage!
I am outraged by this video. These people have just been unionized with the right to abuse us and not get fired. You are giving your rights to a $12.00 federal union thug. Don't tell me the ones you have met are nice, stories like this are coming out every day. We need to take back our right and the TSA should be dismantled. I have written my nursing organization asking for their support. Please contact congress and the TSA and complain. I added the links to make it easier. I know we are all busy!
I hope those of you who agree that we should not be conducting naked body scans and intrusive pat downs please contact congress and the TSA.
To complain to Congress
To complain to the TSA
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
What 10 years old looks like in my world
My son has turned 10. Physically, emotionally, spiritually he is not 10 but about 5 or 6. We are still working on helping him learn to read. Math is slow but we are about a 1st grade level. We struggle every day with his attachment and acceptance of our role as his parents. Every day he tells us what new toy he wants. I tell him I could give you all the toys in the world and you would not be happy. You will only be happy when you allow yourself to trust mom and dad. ; and that is something that after 7 years he still can not do.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Attachment and the brain
Here is a good clip on attachment and the brain.
HT:http://reactiveattachmentdisorderlife.blogspot.com/
HT:http://reactiveattachmentdisorderlife.blogspot.com/
Friday, June 18, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
My beauty garden
The day turned itself around. All is calm and I did get to garden a little. Here are some shots from my beauty garden.
A long day.
We had plans for the weekend. I asked each child what they wanted to do that didn't cost any money. They decided that the wanted to go to the library and the park.
Great. My husband had to work part of the week end but we would still have time to attend a graduation party and have a family cookout, play in the small swimming pool and for me to garden.
I should have figured that if I spent time organizing, the plans would be sabotaged.
My son woke up pissing mad. Literally pissing mad with a wet pullup and he refused to take it off. He crawled in a box he was playing with yesterday and I let him eat breakfast in there.
I couldn't leave the kitchen because he was calling my daughter names, dissing me and when I stepping in the next room for a minute, he hit my daughter in the face.
Time out.
While I consoled her and made sure she was OK, I sent him to his room and his alarm chimes to tell me his door is shut. After consoling my daughter and have her complain that it's going to be a terrible weekend, I sent her outside to play.
When I went to check on him, the room reeked like poop. He had a finger full of poo and he had drawn on the wall, the dresser, the window sill, and the floor. He was swearing, threatening and unable to calm. My husband shut his door and went on door watch while I started calling friends and family. I dropped off my daughter at a friend who knows what we live like and has been great at last minute rescues.
When I returned home my son was cleaning the poop from the walls and my husband was supervising. I kissed him goodbye for the day and continued to monitor the clean up. After an hour of picking up the room, washing and bleaching the walls, furniture and windows, he was calmer.
Now we are outside and he is cleaning and vacuuming my car. In between, every few minutes or so, I have him stop and work on feeling processing sheets. They help him tell me what's wrong when he can't tell me what's wrong or how he feels.
We are on page 8 and he is calm, in control but continues to have NO insight on why his behavior is wrong. "Because you made me clean"
Dah, the poop you already smeared.
This may be a long day.
Great. My husband had to work part of the week end but we would still have time to attend a graduation party and have a family cookout, play in the small swimming pool and for me to garden.
I should have figured that if I spent time organizing, the plans would be sabotaged.
My son woke up pissing mad. Literally pissing mad with a wet pullup and he refused to take it off. He crawled in a box he was playing with yesterday and I let him eat breakfast in there.
I couldn't leave the kitchen because he was calling my daughter names, dissing me and when I stepping in the next room for a minute, he hit my daughter in the face.
Time out.
While I consoled her and made sure she was OK, I sent him to his room and his alarm chimes to tell me his door is shut. After consoling my daughter and have her complain that it's going to be a terrible weekend, I sent her outside to play.
When I went to check on him, the room reeked like poop. He had a finger full of poo and he had drawn on the wall, the dresser, the window sill, and the floor. He was swearing, threatening and unable to calm. My husband shut his door and went on door watch while I started calling friends and family. I dropped off my daughter at a friend who knows what we live like and has been great at last minute rescues.
When I returned home my son was cleaning the poop from the walls and my husband was supervising. I kissed him goodbye for the day and continued to monitor the clean up. After an hour of picking up the room, washing and bleaching the walls, furniture and windows, he was calmer.
Now we are outside and he is cleaning and vacuuming my car. In between, every few minutes or so, I have him stop and work on feeling processing sheets. They help him tell me what's wrong when he can't tell me what's wrong or how he feels.
We are on page 8 and he is calm, in control but continues to have NO insight on why his behavior is wrong. "Because you made me clean"
Dah, the poop you already smeared.
This may be a long day.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Sacred music
A pet peeve I have is the terrible music in the Catholic mass. This video helps understand what is sacred and what is not.
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