31bits.com

During my trip to the handmade brigade craft fair this weekend I happened upon the 31 Bits booth.  Bold beaded necklaces and bracelets caught my eye which is strange because I am not a jewelry person, but I’m really glad I stopped.  Not only did I get one of the sweet little bracelets below (love the colors) but I learned about a great organization.  31 Bits is a fair trade organization that sells hand-crafted jewelry made by woman in Gulu, Uganda out of recycled paper, posters and magazines.  By selling their handmade goods and generating a dependable income these woman have the chance to provide for their families while bettering their situations.  A really great cause that I just had to share.  To learn more visit 31bits.com.

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interesting read

Sorry for the political post but things are getting kinda scary around here and I found this article putting  in print many things I’ve been thinking…

The article below was written by Stanislav Mishin, a blogger and columnist for the Russian newspaper Pravda.

American capitalism gone with a whimper . . . . .

It must be said, that like the breaking of a great dam, the American decent into Marxism is happening with breath taking speed, against the back drop of a passive, hapless sheeple, excuse me dear reader, I meant people.

True, the situation has been well prepared on and off for the past century, especially the past twenty years. The initial testing grounds was conducted upon our Holy Russia and a bloody test it was. But we Russians would not just roll over and give up our freedoms and our souls, no matter how much money Wall Street poured into the fists of the Marxists.

Those lessons were taken and used to properly prepare the American populace for the surrender of their freedoms and souls, to the whims of their elites and betters.

First, the population was dumbed down through a politicized and substandard education system based on pop culture, rather than the classics. Americans know more about their favorite TV dramas than the drama in DC that directly affects their lives. They care more for their “right” to choke down a McDonalds burger or a BurgerKing burger than for their constitutional rights. Then they turn around and lecture us (Russia) about our rights and about our “democracy”. Pride blinds the foolish.

Then their faith in God was destroyed, until their churches, all tens of thousands of different “branches and denominations” were for the most part little more then Sunday circuses and their televangelists and top protestant mega preachers were more then happy to sell out their souls and flocks to be on the “winning” side of one pseudo Marxist politician or another. Their flocks may complain, but when explained that they would be on the “winning” side, their flocks were ever so quick to reject Christ in hopes for earthly power. Even our Holy Orthodox (Russian Orthodox) churches are scandalously liberalized in America.

The final collapse has come with the election of Barack Obama. His speed in the past three months has been truly impressive. His spending and money printing has been a record setting, not just in America’s short history but in the world. If this keeps up for more than another year, and there is no sign that it will not, America at best will resemble the Wiemar Republic and at worst Zimbabwe.

These past two weeks have been the most breath taking of all. First came the announcement of a planned redesign of the American Byzantine tax system, by the very thieves who used it to bankroll their thefts, loses and swindles of hundreds of billions of dollars. These make our Russian oligarchs look little more than ordinary street thugs, in comparison. Yes, the Americans have beat our own thieves in the shear volumes. Should we congratulate them?

These men, of course, are not an elected panel but made up of appointees picked from the very financial oligarchs and their henchmen who are now gorging themselves on trillions of American dollars, in one bailout after another. They are also usurping the rights, duties and powers of the American congress (parliament). Again, congress has put up little more then a whimper to their masters.

Then came Barack Obama’s command that GM’s (General Motor) president step down from leadership of his company. That is correct, dear reader, in the land of “pure” free markets, the American president now has the power, the self given power, to fire CEOs and we can assume other employees of private companies, at will. Come hither, go dither, the centurion commands his minions.

So it should be no surprise that the American president has followed this up with a “bold” move of declaring that he and another group of unelected, chosen stooges will now redesign the entire automotive industry and will even be the guarantee of automobile policies. I am sure that if given the chance, they would happily try and redesign it for the whole of the world, too. Prime Minister Putin, less then two months ago, warned Obama and UK’s Blair, not to follow the path to Marxism, it only leads to disaster. Apparently, even though we suffered 70 years of this Western sponsored horror show, we know nothing, as foolish, drunken Russians, so let our “wise” Anglo-Saxon fools find out the folly of their own pride.

Again, the American public has taken this with barely a whimper…but a “freeman” whimper.

So, should it be any surprise to discover that the Democratically controlled Congress of America is working on passing a new regulation that would give the American Treasury department the power to set “fair” maximum salaries, evaluate performance and control how private companies give out pay raises and bonuses? Senator Barney Franks, a social pervert basking in his homosexuality (of course, amongst the modern, enlightened American societal norm, as well as that of the general West, homosexuality is not only not a looked down upon life choice, but is often praised as a virtue) and his Marxist enlightenment, has led this effort. He stresses that this only affects companies that receive government monies, but it is retroactive and taken to a logical extreme, this would include any company or industry that has ever received a tax break or incentive.

The Russian owners of American companies and industries should look thoughtfully at this and the option of closing their facilities down and fleeing the land of the Red as fast as possible. In other words, divest while there is still value left.

The proud American will go down into his slavery with out a fight, beating his chest and proclaiming to the world, how free he really is. The world will only snicker.

Stanislav Mishin

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danger, danger

OK, check this out.  A couple in San Diego are being told that their weekly Bible study is against county laws.  They’ve been told to apply for a “major use permit”, which could cost tens of thousands of dollars, or cease to meet.  Does this outrage you as much as it does me?  If so, click here for a link to a petition admonishing SD county for going after a home bible study of about 15 people…seriously, 15 people.

Hm, Maybe we should all move down to SD because it doesn’t sound like there’s any legit crime happening so the authorities have to go after these folks)

Read this article from a local news source for more info.

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Today

…is the National Day of Prayer, let’s take comfort knowing that many in our nation still pray and believe in it’s power.

Psalm 98:5
Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands; sing, rejoice, and give thanks.

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twitteriffic?

This video pretty much sums up my feelings on the twitter craze…not that anyone should care how I feel about it :)

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He is Risen!

EASTER


And what a wonderful Easter season it has been so far.  Here we are at church for the first time as a family of four and the pic just happens to be our first family photo since Delia’s birth.  We didn’t quite make it to church as early as I wanted (surprise, surprise) so Charlotte didn’t get to participate in the egg hunt.  But we spent the rest of the day with Linsey and family and the kids got to hunt eggs then so she got a taste of that part of Easter along with a bunch of chocolate.  It was a great day and will be very memorable as Delia’s first Easter.  Joyous Easter to all, our resurrection hope is fulfilled!

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Delia

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So I’m briefly breaking my Lenten retreat from the blog to announce the arrival of our beautiful second daughter Delia Elise.  She was born Monday 3/30 at 9:13 AM weighing 7 lbs 12 oz, 20 inches in length.  She is so healthy and mellow in temperament that she’s got us constantly counting our blessings…not to mention that she’s ADORABLE.  Big sister Charlotte is a champ.  She’s needing more attention than usual but luckily husband is home through the end of this week so she has been well attended to.  I’ll update with a brief synopsis of the birth once we get through Holy Week and have celebrated Easter.  Until then enjoy the pics we’ve uploaded on flickr….

God’s blessings.

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2 years ago

Two years ago today I was in labor with my darling Charlotte.  Unbeknownst to me, we were experiencing a serious heat wave.  In my warm birthing tub I was oblivious  but those attending to me weren’t.  Our apartment was probably a balmy 85 and the others were in shorts and t-shirts.  A stark contrast to today, two years later, where Charlotte and I are enjoying a quiet day indoors appreciating rain and warm clothes.

As Charlotte and I were walking downstairs today to get breakfast I mentioned her birthday and she immediately began chatting about a party, presents and cake; none of which are taking place today save for a couple of small gifts.  It’s just amazing to me that she and I can hold somewhat of a conversation.  I thank the Lord for this little person with all her joy and beauty and love…our lives are so much fuller.
Here’s a shot just after breakfast this morning, Happy Birthday my precious Charlotte!

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30

I celebrated my 30th yesterday and I must say it was one of the best birthday’s I’ve ever had.  The day started with our family rising early enough to actually grab a coffee before church, but not quite early enough for the doughnut I was craving. Not an issue however because Donna, the provider of coffee and pastries at church, just happened to buy what else but doughnuts!  I was really happy.  There’s something very nice about attending church on one’s birthday, a great way to start the day. After church we came home, had a light lunch, I baked a cake and took a long nap with Charlotte all the while my love cleaned up the house (who could ask for more). Later that evening Charlotte’s Grandma came over to watch her while Husband and I went to a lovely dinner at The Cat and the Custard Cup.  I ate too much but thoroughly enjoyed it. The time alone together was so peaceful and lovely.

I wasn’t really expecting much in the way of gifts cause we don’t usually do much for the adult birthdays around here.  But I guess since I jumped a decade Husband thought it appropriate to really spoil me.  From Charlotte I got a salad spinner which is a luxury that I’m always saying I want but I never bother buying.  Then, while watching an episode of Iron Chef America, Husband got a bee in his bonnet and made me open the next present even though my b-day wasn’t until the next day.  I was so excited to find a Cuisinart food processor! Another long wished for item.  I really thought there couldn’t be anymore but on my birthday I awoke to a wrapped box and inside I found the Cuisinart Griddler.  I’ve been eying this bad boy for months and never imagined that I’d get this and more for my birthday.  I guess you can tell my role in the family…pregnant, in the kitchen, shoes optional :)

So, here’s what 30 looks like in her 8th month of pregnancy after a huge dinner:

Rashelle Turns 30

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friday fun

If only we all had husbands so understanding…
schlitz

I don’t know about you but come Friday I am over making dinner, maybe I’ll just hop on over to the five & dime and pick up some Schlitz.

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