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Wednesday, March 7
Fashion Meme
Here is a meme (now I know that it is pronounced so that it rhymes with dream) that I got from Emma's blog:
What accessories do you wear every day? I almost always wear a necklace, bracelet, ring, and earrings. I think that my face looks odd without earrings. It does to me, anyway.
What was the last item of clothing (for yourself) that you purchased? I bought several things from Chadwick's. I was delighted to find some skirts that were 39 inches long. My favorite length! (unless I could find a 40-inch. That would be perfect!)
Do you use a dresser, closet, or both? I mostly use the closet, but there are some things that I put in drawers. I just recently began keeping sweaters in drawers instead of in the closet. But I am having trouble keeping them from getting wrinkled. If you have any suggestions, they would be welcome!
What type of earrings are in your ears right now? Red dangly teardrops.
What type of figure do you have? I am tall and on the thin side. I am working toward getting closer to the thin side!
Do you wear glasses? Only when my contacts are hurting me. I would much rather wear contacts.
What type of handbag do you carry? I have a little black purse, and I carry a black bag for my work supplies.
What is your ideal style? I love anything really classic. I do not follow trends, except for the fact that I try not to be actually out of style. I like things that go with many other pieces in my wardrobe. Therefore, I tend to go for solids and basic colors, and it does get a bit monotonous sometimes. Oh well. It works for me.
What jewelry are you wearing right now? The red earrings described above, a gold heart necklace with red stones, a bracelet with red stones, and a ring.
Do you wear knee-hi stockings? NEVER. I think that they are so tacky. I hate it when I can see the top of someone's knee-hi. Gross.
Do you wear makeup? If yes, what products do you use? A little. I use Clinique foundation and a variety of cheap brands for other stuff.
What outerwear do you put on when going out on a typical winters day? I usually don't need very much where I live. But I do have some light coats, and I wear gloves, a hat, and a scarf if it's really cold.
What is your favorite perfume? I still haven't committed to that one yet. I do like perfume, but I know too many people who are allergic to it -- I don't want to make them sneeze. Therefore, I haven't had much opportunity to experiment with it.
Is your motto "quality over quantity" when it comes to clothing and accessories? Definitely. I would rather have a small wardrobe of things that actually look good on me (and good together!) than a closet full of clothes I don't really like. People are going to notice what you look like today, not admire how long it's been since you've worn something.
Do you wear rain boots? No. Where I live, the rain comes too unexpectedly to plan that far ahead!
Do you wear socks or slippers when your feet get cold? Yes. :)
Do you have a set of travel luggage? Yes.
What is your daily uniform? I usually wear a suit to teach in.
If you are married, did you wear a veil with your wedding dress? Not married. But if I ever did get married (wishful thinking) I would wear a veil.
Do you wear a watch? Absolutely. In fact, I left it behind yesterday and could barely concentrate until I was wearing it again.
What item of clothing always makes you feel eXtremely beautiful? I would pay good money for an item of clothing like that! :)
Do you prefer zippers or buttons? I guess it depends on where they are.
What is your favorite type of yarn? I like thick, fuzzy yarn to knit with. However, right now I am knitting with three different pieces of thin yarn together. I like the way it's turning out.
What accessories do you wear every day? I almost always wear a necklace, bracelet, ring, and earrings. I think that my face looks odd without earrings. It does to me, anyway.
What was the last item of clothing (for yourself) that you purchased? I bought several things from Chadwick's. I was delighted to find some skirts that were 39 inches long. My favorite length! (unless I could find a 40-inch. That would be perfect!)
Do you use a dresser, closet, or both? I mostly use the closet, but there are some things that I put in drawers. I just recently began keeping sweaters in drawers instead of in the closet. But I am having trouble keeping them from getting wrinkled. If you have any suggestions, they would be welcome!
What type of earrings are in your ears right now? Red dangly teardrops.
What type of figure do you have? I am tall and on the thin side. I am working toward getting closer to the thin side!
Do you wear glasses? Only when my contacts are hurting me. I would much rather wear contacts.
What type of handbag do you carry? I have a little black purse, and I carry a black bag for my work supplies.
What is your ideal style? I love anything really classic. I do not follow trends, except for the fact that I try not to be actually out of style. I like things that go with many other pieces in my wardrobe. Therefore, I tend to go for solids and basic colors, and it does get a bit monotonous sometimes. Oh well. It works for me.
What jewelry are you wearing right now? The red earrings described above, a gold heart necklace with red stones, a bracelet with red stones, and a ring.
Do you wear knee-hi stockings? NEVER. I think that they are so tacky. I hate it when I can see the top of someone's knee-hi. Gross.
Do you wear makeup? If yes, what products do you use? A little. I use Clinique foundation and a variety of cheap brands for other stuff.
What outerwear do you put on when going out on a typical winters day? I usually don't need very much where I live. But I do have some light coats, and I wear gloves, a hat, and a scarf if it's really cold.
What is your favorite perfume? I still haven't committed to that one yet. I do like perfume, but I know too many people who are allergic to it -- I don't want to make them sneeze. Therefore, I haven't had much opportunity to experiment with it.
Is your motto "quality over quantity" when it comes to clothing and accessories? Definitely. I would rather have a small wardrobe of things that actually look good on me (and good together!) than a closet full of clothes I don't really like. People are going to notice what you look like today, not admire how long it's been since you've worn something.
Do you wear rain boots? No. Where I live, the rain comes too unexpectedly to plan that far ahead!
Do you wear socks or slippers when your feet get cold? Yes. :)
Do you have a set of travel luggage? Yes.
What is your daily uniform? I usually wear a suit to teach in.
If you are married, did you wear a veil with your wedding dress? Not married. But if I ever did get married (wishful thinking) I would wear a veil.
Do you wear a watch? Absolutely. In fact, I left it behind yesterday and could barely concentrate until I was wearing it again.
What item of clothing always makes you feel eXtremely beautiful? I would pay good money for an item of clothing like that! :)
Do you prefer zippers or buttons? I guess it depends on where they are.
What is your favorite type of yarn? I like thick, fuzzy yarn to knit with. However, right now I am knitting with three different pieces of thin yarn together. I like the way it's turning out.
If only life were like a computer
You know what else I would like? An Undo button for everything! Things I do, things I say an instantly regret -- wouldn't it be nice to hit ctrl-Z and undo? ;-D
Saturday, March 3
No wonder
Look at the following article:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-03-01-american-tv_x.htm?csp=24
No wonder people from these countries despise Americans. Their only view of our day-to-day lives is what they see on these vile TV shows! I knew that they watched American TV, but I didn't realize it was such a huge industry over there. If I thought that an entire country was like the people on Desperate Housewives or Friends, I would not like that country, either!
We need to realize that their view of us is warped because of what they are basing it on.
So what can we do about it?
First of all and most importantly, we need to be praying about what is going on in the world. Surely the Lord would bless the efforts of our military more if His people were on their knees, consistently praying about it. Have we forgotten prayer in this issue? I am among solid Christians all the time, and yet I almost never hear anyone praying about our country's foreign relations. We pray for the safety of the troops, which is great, but there is more to it than just that.
Also, perhaps we can try doing something about giving them a good opinion of Americans. After all, the average American is not nearly as bad as the people on these shows. To start, we need to make sure that we are not supporting these shows ourselves! How can we stand watching something that goes so directly against the Word of God and makes a mockery of His perfect plan? If these shows were not popular right here in America, they would not have been able to achieve such popularity overseas.
We should strive to be a good example ourselves. Okay, so I'm not really sure what I can do myself to directly be a good example to the Iraqis, but they do watch our country. If they see evidence of Christians living righteously, the Lord can use that. If we are working to influence our own country for the cause of Christ, it will have an effect. Remember the principle of sowing and reaping: you do reap more than you sow. Let's sow seeds of righteous whenever we get the chance.
It grieves me to see my testimony as an American being demeaned because I am associated with these programs. These people do not need to watch examples of sin: they need the light of God's Word. It is our job to get it to them. Let's not assume that someone else will take care of it. Find a way to be a light to that area of the world, and go for it! Jesus is Victor!
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-03-01-american-tv_x.htm?csp=24
No wonder people from these countries despise Americans. Their only view of our day-to-day lives is what they see on these vile TV shows! I knew that they watched American TV, but I didn't realize it was such a huge industry over there. If I thought that an entire country was like the people on Desperate Housewives or Friends, I would not like that country, either!
We need to realize that their view of us is warped because of what they are basing it on.
So what can we do about it?
First of all and most importantly, we need to be praying about what is going on in the world. Surely the Lord would bless the efforts of our military more if His people were on their knees, consistently praying about it. Have we forgotten prayer in this issue? I am among solid Christians all the time, and yet I almost never hear anyone praying about our country's foreign relations. We pray for the safety of the troops, which is great, but there is more to it than just that.
Also, perhaps we can try doing something about giving them a good opinion of Americans. After all, the average American is not nearly as bad as the people on these shows. To start, we need to make sure that we are not supporting these shows ourselves! How can we stand watching something that goes so directly against the Word of God and makes a mockery of His perfect plan? If these shows were not popular right here in America, they would not have been able to achieve such popularity overseas.
We should strive to be a good example ourselves. Okay, so I'm not really sure what I can do myself to directly be a good example to the Iraqis, but they do watch our country. If they see evidence of Christians living righteously, the Lord can use that. If we are working to influence our own country for the cause of Christ, it will have an effect. Remember the principle of sowing and reaping: you do reap more than you sow. Let's sow seeds of righteous whenever we get the chance.
It grieves me to see my testimony as an American being demeaned because I am associated with these programs. These people do not need to watch examples of sin: they need the light of God's Word. It is our job to get it to them. Let's not assume that someone else will take care of it. Find a way to be a light to that area of the world, and go for it! Jesus is Victor!
Thursday, March 1
What is an American?
The following is an excerpt from Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur's Letters from an American Farmer. Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur came to America from France right around the time when our country was emerging. This selection is where we get the idea of America being a melting pot. Right before this selection, he is pointing out that Americans do not have an ethnic bond like other countries have. He explains what does constitute a true American, and he celebrates the American dream that immigrants were able to enjoy when they came here. I think that this will warm your heart about what America is all about:
What then is the American, this new man? . . . He is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds. He becomes an American by being received in the broad lap of our great Alma Mater.
Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men, whose labours and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world. . . . The Americans were once scattered all over Europe; here they are incorporated into one of the finest systems of population which has ever appeared, and which will hereafter become distinct by the power of the different climates they inhabit.
The American ought therefore to love this country much better than that wherein either he or his forefathers were born. Here the rewards of his industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labour; his labour is founded on the basis of nature. Self-interest: can it want a stronger allurement? Wives and children, who before in vain demanded of him a morsel of bread, now, fat and frolicsome, gladly help their father to clear those fields whence exuberant crops are to arise to feed and to clothe them all; without any part being claimed, either by a despotic prince, a rich abbot, or a mighty lord. Here religion demands but little of him; a small voluntary salary to the minister, and gratitude to God; can he refuse these?
The American is a new man, who acts upon new principles; he must therefore entertain new ideas, and form new opinions. From involuntary idleness, servile dependence, penury, and useless labour, he has passed to toils of a very different nature, rewarded by ample subsistence.--This is an American.
What then is the American, this new man? . . . He is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds. He becomes an American by being received in the broad lap of our great Alma Mater.
Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men, whose labours and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world. . . . The Americans were once scattered all over Europe; here they are incorporated into one of the finest systems of population which has ever appeared, and which will hereafter become distinct by the power of the different climates they inhabit.
The American ought therefore to love this country much better than that wherein either he or his forefathers were born. Here the rewards of his industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labour; his labour is founded on the basis of nature. Self-interest: can it want a stronger allurement? Wives and children, who before in vain demanded of him a morsel of bread, now, fat and frolicsome, gladly help their father to clear those fields whence exuberant crops are to arise to feed and to clothe them all; without any part being claimed, either by a despotic prince, a rich abbot, or a mighty lord. Here religion demands but little of him; a small voluntary salary to the minister, and gratitude to God; can he refuse these?
The American is a new man, who acts upon new principles; he must therefore entertain new ideas, and form new opinions. From involuntary idleness, servile dependence, penury, and useless labour, he has passed to toils of a very different nature, rewarded by ample subsistence.--This is an American.
Wednesday, February 14
The modesty survey is available
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Saturday, February 10
How depressing!
Ha ha! Listen to what my fortune cookie said:"Your One True Love will knock on your door in precisely 2 months, 8 days, and 14 hours; unfortunately, you will be out."
Isn't it lovely to know that God, not luck, is in control!
(still, it's pretty funny!) :)
Wednesday, February 7
Using the best words for His glory 2
Okay, I realize that you have probably assumed (or maybe hoped!) that I had forgotten all about my acclaimed grammar/usage series, which I started in this previous post.
But alas, I have not forgotten! Here is the second installment of the series. Aren't you excited? Aren't you? anybody?? Well, either way, I am an English teacher, and this is what English teachers do. :) Get ready to learn something. ;-D
Today's lesson is about the difference between compare to and compare with. The following quoted paragraph is taken directly from Theodore Bernstein's bookThe Careful Writer.
"The choice of to or with to follow compare is not a matter of indifference. When the purpose is to liken two things or to put them in the same category, use to. When the purpose is to place one thing side by side with another, to examine their differences or their similarities, use with. The choice of the preposition was erroneous in each of the following examples: 'The economy can be compared with [to] a runner who is coasting to get his second wind for another sprint'; 'Compared to [with] the $4,900,000,000 the Administration has proposed for foreign aid, the cost of the overseas reactor program will be small.' Since compare to is most often involved in figurative constructions, whereas compare with is the more literal, everyday phrase, the uses calling for with far outnumber those calling for to."
I had to look this up this evening while I was writing comments on papers I was grading. On one paper, I was trying to tell a student that he had not followed the example given on the assignment sheet, and I was trying to tell him to compare them. I thought, I'm the English teacher. Is it compare to or compare with? Hmm. I'd better look that one up, lest I be embarrassed.
I was happy to learn the difference, but I would be even happier if the majority of the students' papers could be compared to the assignment sheet instead of compared with it! :-D LOL
Here's the bottom line: if you saying that the two compared items are similar, use compare to. But usually, when we are comparing in order to point out differences, we should say compare with.
But alas, I have not forgotten! Here is the second installment of the series. Aren't you excited? Aren't you? anybody?? Well, either way, I am an English teacher, and this is what English teachers do. :) Get ready to learn something. ;-D
Today's lesson is about the difference between compare to and compare with. The following quoted paragraph is taken directly from Theodore Bernstein's book
"The choice of to or with to follow compare is not a matter of indifference. When the purpose is to liken two things or to put them in the same category, use to. When the purpose is to place one thing side by side with another, to examine their differences or their similarities, use with. The choice of the preposition was erroneous in each of the following examples: 'The economy can be compared with [to] a runner who is coasting to get his second wind for another sprint'; 'Compared to [with] the $4,900,000,000 the Administration has proposed for foreign aid, the cost of the overseas reactor program will be small.' Since compare to is most often involved in figurative constructions, whereas compare with is the more literal, everyday phrase, the uses calling for with far outnumber those calling for to."
I had to look this up this evening while I was writing comments on papers I was grading. On one paper, I was trying to tell a student that he had not followed the example given on the assignment sheet, and I was trying to tell him to compare them. I thought, I'm the English teacher. Is it compare to or compare with? Hmm. I'd better look that one up, lest I be embarrassed.
I was happy to learn the difference, but I would be even happier if the majority of the students' papers could be compared to the assignment sheet instead of compared with it! :-D LOL
Here's the bottom line: if you saying that the two compared items are similar, use compare to. But usually, when we are comparing in order to point out differences, we should say compare with.
Saturday, February 3
Super Bowl Sunday (and dip)
Some of our friends are coming over to see the game, and it should be a fun time. We got a football cake, and I also thought I would share the recipe for my favorite dip that I made for our game-watching enjoyment. It is so incredibly easy:
Ingredients:
~1 jar salsa con queso (we use Tostitos brand)
~1 can chili (we prefer the mild kind, because the dip ends up spicy anyway)
~If you prefer it less spicy and more cheesy, you can also mix in some Velveeta or some Cheez Whiz.
(Whenever guys are around, they tend to like the heat kicked way up. I don't mind if they add a bunch of jalapeno sauce to their own individual bowls, but keep it out of mine! I am not in a macho contest! Personally, I like it best just with the chili and the salsa con queso.)
Mix it all up and heat. Serve with chips. We like Tostitos Scoops.
The dip ends up kind of funny looking, but believe me you won't care because it is really good! I have made this super-simple dip for years, (basically any time we have a large group of people over) and we always run out. It just couldn't be better or easier, in my opinion. It is hard to stop eating it!
Wednesday, January 24
Scary article about Pelosi
Read this article about what Nancy Pelosi wants to do in our churches. This is not what our founding fathers would have intended!! She must not be permitted to do this!
Tuesday, January 23
Homemaking Meme
Here is a meme (what does that stand for, and how do you pronounce it??) that I got from Emma's blog.
Aprons – Yes or No? If Yes, what does your favorite look like?
Yes! I have two that I like to wear. I used to wear the one that I made in high school home ec, but now I wear the one that I wore when I was a server at a restaurant. It is really durable and has great pockets.
Baking – Favorite thing to bake
Cookies orturtle brownies.
Clothesline – Yes or No?
No; we use a dryer.
Doughnuts – Have you ever made them?
No, but I sure could go for a fresh, hot Krispy Kreme right now!
Every day – One homemaking thing you do every day
I try to keep my desk at work neat.
Freezer – Do you have a separate deep freezer?
No; that is a dream of mine. Someday I would love to have one.
Garbage Disposal – Yes or No?
Yes
Handbook – What is your favorite homemaking resource?
the Betty Crocker cookbook
Ironing – Love it or hate it? Or hate it but love the results?
I don't mind it. I like making everything look crisp and fresh. I wish things would stay that way!
Junk drawer – Yes or No? Where is it?
Yes: one in the kitchen, a couple in my bedroom filled with memorabilia that I just can't get rid of yet.
Love – What is your favorite part of homemaking?
I'll let you know when I get to do it consistently. :) I really love cooking, though.
Mop – Yes or No?
Yes
Oven – Do you use the window or open the oven to check?
Well, we have a cheap oven with no window. So I must peek. :)
Pizza – What do you put on yours?
At a normal pizza place, cheese and pepperoni. I also like spinach.
Quiet – What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment?
I never get a quiet moment during the day because I am at work! :) But aside from that, I like to read or just space out :) If I get a quiet moment at work, I get ready for my next responsibility. That way I don't have to do that on the weekend or in the evenings.
Recipe card box – Yes or No? What does it look like?
I type them up in a document on the computer. It is incredibly convenient b/c I can easily make copies or print out a recipe when I want to use it. Then I put it in a sheet protector on the counter. If it's one I use a lot, I keep it in a notebook as well.
Style of house – What style is your house?
Traditional brick. Very traditional inside and out. Pretty!
Tablecloths and napkins – Yes or No?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends on the season and what we have that goes with that season. Usually, we just use placemats -- our table is pretty on its own.
Under the kitchen sink – Organized or toxic wasteland?
Pretty good right now.
Vacuum – How many times per week?
Per week, are you serious?
Wash – How many loads of laundry do you do per week?
One or two.
X’s – Do you keep a daily list of things to do that you cross off?
I frequently do.
Zzz’s – What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed?
Hang up whatever I was wearing :)
Aprons – Yes or No? If Yes, what does your favorite look like?
Yes! I have two that I like to wear. I used to wear the one that I made in high school home ec, but now I wear the one that I wore when I was a server at a restaurant. It is really durable and has great pockets.
Baking – Favorite thing to bake
Cookies or
Clothesline – Yes or No?
No; we use a dryer.
Doughnuts – Have you ever made them?
No, but I sure could go for a fresh, hot Krispy Kreme right now!
Every day – One homemaking thing you do every day
I try to keep my desk at work neat.
Freezer – Do you have a separate deep freezer?
No; that is a dream of mine. Someday I would love to have one.
Garbage Disposal – Yes or No?
Yes
Handbook – What is your favorite homemaking resource?
the Betty Crocker cookbook
Ironing – Love it or hate it? Or hate it but love the results?
I don't mind it. I like making everything look crisp and fresh. I wish things would stay that way!
Junk drawer – Yes or No? Where is it?
Yes: one in the kitchen, a couple in my bedroom filled with memorabilia that I just can't get rid of yet.
Love – What is your favorite part of homemaking?
I'll let you know when I get to do it consistently. :) I really love cooking, though.
Mop – Yes or No?
Yes
Oven – Do you use the window or open the oven to check?
Well, we have a cheap oven with no window. So I must peek. :)
Pizza – What do you put on yours?
At a normal pizza place, cheese and pepperoni. I also like spinach.
Quiet – What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment?
I never get a quiet moment during the day because I am at work! :) But aside from that, I like to read or just space out :) If I get a quiet moment at work, I get ready for my next responsibility. That way I don't have to do that on the weekend or in the evenings.
Recipe card box – Yes or No? What does it look like?
I type them up in a document on the computer. It is incredibly convenient b/c I can easily make copies or print out a recipe when I want to use it. Then I put it in a sheet protector on the counter. If it's one I use a lot, I keep it in a notebook as well.
Style of house – What style is your house?
Traditional brick. Very traditional inside and out. Pretty!
Tablecloths and napkins – Yes or No?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends on the season and what we have that goes with that season. Usually, we just use placemats -- our table is pretty on its own.
Under the kitchen sink – Organized or toxic wasteland?
Pretty good right now.
Vacuum – How many times per week?
Per week, are you serious?
Wash – How many loads of laundry do you do per week?
One or two.
X’s – Do you keep a daily list of things to do that you cross off?
I frequently do.
Zzz’s – What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed?
Hang up whatever I was wearing :)
Friday, January 19
The Rebelution Modesty Survey
This is really neat -- you should check this out!
Alex and Brett Harris (little brothers of Joshua Harris who wrote I Kissed Dating Goodbye) have a web site, the
They will post the results of the survey when 1,000 men take the survey. So far, it is going really well for them; but if any of you know men who would like to help their Christian sisters out, send them to this
I was amazed to see some of the questions that are being asked. I have always considered myself an extremely modest dresser, but I have never even thought of some of the things that the survey is asking about! It will be very valuable to see what the answers turn out to be.
