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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
12:07 pm

  • 16:31 Another 10 lbs bites the dust! WOOT! #

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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
2:25 pm - In Memorium: David Carradine
I am deeply saddened by the apparant suicide of David Carradine.

When I was young, I stumbled upon an episode of Kung-Fu. I was instantly fascinated by the Shaolin philosophies, and the wandering monk in the Wild West... and later, when I read about Bruce Lee and how the part was written for him but given to Carradine... and how Carradine has always acknowledged that and credited Bruce Lee for the concept, the martial arts, and the insight into eastern culture... well...  that solidified my case of Carradine-worship right then and there.

Carradine's adherence to Kung-fu and Shaolin philosphy extended beyond his TV career. He made a series of instructional DVDs, and wrote a book about his attempt to integrate Shaolin philosophy into his life. The videos were not great... but they kept my interest going...

I am not sure what made this man appearently take his own life... but I wish him luck on the next step of his enlightenment, wherever he is.

Thank you, Grasshopper...

current mood: sad

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12:06 pm

  • 16:47 @Leraje Hmmm... I will happily crawl under there :-) #

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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
8:54 am - YES.


LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009
- - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION

 


Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans.

LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities. LGBT Americans also mobilized the Nation to respond to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic and have played a vital role in broadening this country's response to the HIV pandemic.

Due in no small part to the determination and dedication of the LGBT rights movement, more LGBT Americans are living their lives openly today than ever before. I am proud to be the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration. These individuals embody the best qualities we seek in public servants, and across my Administration -- in both the White House and the Federal agencies -- openly LGBT employees are doing their jobs with distinction and professionalism.

The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect.

My Administration has partnered with the LGBT community to advance a wide range of initiatives. At the international level, I have joined efforts at the United Nations to decriminalize homosexuality around the world. Here at home, I continue to support measures to bring the full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT Americans. These measures include enhancing hate crimes laws, supporting civil unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples, outlawing discrimination in the workplace, ensuring adoption rights, and ending the existing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in a way that strengthens our Armed Forces and our national security. We must also commit ourselves to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic by both reducing the number of HIV infections and providing care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS across the United States.

These issues affect not only the LGBT community, but also our entire Nation. As long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all Americans are affected. If we can work together to advance the principles upon which our Nation was founded, every American will benefit. During LGBT Pride Month, I call upon the LGBT community, the Congress, and the American people to work together to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to turn back discrimination and prejudice everywhere it exists.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

BARACK OBAMA

[It is a good step forward. I can only hope that we make more progress, in part in thanks to the attitude of the Office of the President. I just hope they don't say "Look, we did THIS!" and stop there, satisfied they have done enough... If they do, I will continue to fight tooth and nail until Love is Love is Love  ~Raven]

current mood: Proud of my President

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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
1:17 pm - Writer's Block: There Can Be Only One

Do you believe in monogamy?


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Sure, if that is what you want... I also believe is open, honest, loving polyamory. I do not have a "Love limit". I am not going to run out of love... Love is a renewable, unlimited resource.

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Sunday, May 24th, 2009
12:06 pm

  • 13:51 Having an epically lazy and cuddly afternoon... #

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Friday, May 22nd, 2009
12:10 pm

  • 16:36 @mikitracey Of course, I am fine... I am under a Doctors care and he is thrilled. #

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Thursday, May 21st, 2009
12:08 pm

  • 16:59 I have lost 23 pounds in 6 weeks. If found, please do not return! #

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Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
4:44 pm - Taking the Fat Elevator DOWN..Yay!

Six weeks ago I started a Dr. monitored diet. I was bemused, because the diet could be renamed the "Almost-Everything-Your-Grandma-Told-You-About-Nutrition-Was-True Diet".

1. Eat Less Food (portion control)

2. Follow Dr. Anchor's Pyramid: More fruit (except bananas), More Veggies (except potatos), Lean Protein at every meal, minimize starches/bad carbs.

3. Drink More Water

4. Weigh yourself every morning

5. Do not snack. Eat meals.

6. Happiness comes from people...eat with friends or family whenever possible.

At the six week mark: I have lost 23 pounds.
I take Phen-Pro to help reduce hunger.. but I am not that hungry between meals anymore. I noticed that on the days I forgot to take the pills.
I have more energy... Yay energy.
So... keep routing me on, my friends... I have a long way to go, but I am inspired!


Also, in other news... if you can spare a few bucks to help a friend out... : http://mohnkern.livejournal.com/468766.html?#cutid1


current mood: jubilant

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Saturday, April 11th, 2009
12:13 pm

  • 20:23 Waiting for a French-Canadian at National... Woohoo! #

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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
3:59 pm - What's Your Celtic Animal?
Your Animal is the Cat
You are independent to the point of being stubborn. You stick to your values.
You are loyal, trustworthy, and honest. You are very devoted to your family.

You are aloof towards those you don't know well, but you are affectionate with those you are close to.
You are a creative, sensual, and mysterious person. You are agile and flexible.

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Sunday, March 8th, 2009
12:03 pm - Tweets for Today

  • 08:13 I have sprung forward! Poing! #

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Saturday, March 7th, 2009
12:03 pm - Tweets for Today
  • 15:55 Downloaded Twitterberry...look out world! #
  • 15:58 Finshed uploading! #
  • 16:00 @artful_username YES! Fear me! #
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Friday, March 6th, 2009
4:06 pm - Running marathons in my head...



A little bit of sunshine
A little bit of booze
A little bit of me
And a little bit of you
A little bit country
A little bit of blues
A slice of heaven
And a little piece of you... come on

Alcohaulin' ass
Pour another drink in my glass
Alcohaulin' ass
Alcohaul... in' ass

A little bit thirsty
A little bit used
A little bit of whiskey
And a little pinch of chew
A little bit tired
And a bad attitude
A little bit of drinkin
And another piece of you

Alcohaulin' ass
Pour another drink in my glass
Alcohaulin' ass
Alcohaulin'
Alcohaulin'

You drove me to it
So there was nothing I could do
You pushed me down
Split me right in two
Now I found the long hard road
Carried the weight of you
Boy oh boy god damn
Only one thing left to do

Alcohaulin' ass
Pour another drink in my glass
Alcohaulin' ass
Pour another drink in my glass
Alcohaul... in' ass

Here it is if you wanna hear it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lOCVmprPbE&feature=related



current mood: horny
current music: Alcohaulin' Ass on youtube

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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
3:36 pm - Movie Meme
Oscar nominees over the last 28 years... bold the ones you've seen, regardless if you saw them in the movie theater, on TV, on cable or on an airplane...

1980. Ordinary People, Coal Miner's Daughter, The Elephant Man, Raging Bull, Tess
1981. Chariots of Fire, Reds, Atlantic City, On Golden Pond, Raiders of the Lost Ark
1982. Gandhi, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Missing, Tootsie, The Verdict
1983. Terms of Endearment, The Big Chill, The Dresser, The Right Stuff, Tender Mercies
1984. Amadeus, The Killing Fields, A Passage to India, Places in the Heart, A Soldier's Story
1985. Out of Africa, The Color Purple, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Prizzi's Honor, Witness
1986. Platoon, Children of a Lesser God, Hannah and Her Sisters, The Mission, A Room with a View
1987. The Last Emperor, Broadcast News, Fatal Attraction, Hope and Glory, Moonstruck
1988. Rain Man, The Accidental Tourist, Dangerous Liaisons, Mississippi Burning, Working Girl
1989. Driving Miss Daisy, Born on the Fourth of July, Dead Poets Society, Field of Dreams, My Left Foot
1990. Dances with Wolves, Awakenings, Ghost, The Godfather Part III
1991. The Silence of the Lambs, Beauty and the Beast, Bugsy, JFK, The Prince of Tides
1992. Unforgiven, The Crying Game, A Few Good Men, Howards End, Scent of a Woman
1993. Schindler's List, The Fugitive, In the Name of the Father, The Piano, The Remains of the Day
1994. Forrest Gump, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Pulp Fiction, Quiz Show, The Shawshank Redemption
1995. Braveheart, Apollo 13, Babe, Il Postino (The Postman), Sense and Sensibility
1996. The English Patient, Fargo, Jerry Maguire, Secrets & Lies, Shine
1997. Titanic, As Good as It Gets, The Full Monty, Good Will Hunting, L.A. Confidential
1998. Shakespeare in Love, Elizabeth, Life Is Beautiful (La vita è bella), Saving Private Ryan, The Thin Red Line
1999. American Beauty, The Cider House Rules, The Green Mile, The Insider, The Sixth Sense
2000. Gladiator, Chocolat, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Erin Brockovich, Traffic
2001. A Beautiful Mind, Gosford Park, In the Bedroom, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Moulin Rouge
2002. Chicago, Gangs of New York, The Hours, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Pianist
2003. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Lost in Translation, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Mystic River, Seabiscuit
2004. Million Dollar Baby, The Aviator, Finding Neverland, Ray, Sideways
2005. Crash, Brokeback Mountain, Capote, Good Night and Good Luck, Munich
2006. The Departed, Babel, Letters from Iwo Jima, Little Miss Sunshine, The Queen
2007. No Country for Old Men, Atonement, Juno, Michael Clayton, There Will Be Blood
2008. Slumdog Millionaire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, Milk, The Reader

You can tell moviegoing for me has dropped off in the last few years...

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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
11:50 am - Writer's Block: Daily Grind

Describe your morning routine.

Submitted By [info]its_miley


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6:00 Alarm 1:Roll over and grumble
6:10 Alarm 2:Actually get up
6:15 Stagger to basement to perform morning ablutions and find clothes
6:30 Stagger back upstairs to pull on socks and shoes, and get coat.
6:35-6:45 Drive BaldOne to the Metro
7:10 Get back home
7:15 Get on Second Life to clear messages and say hello to friends in Australia who have just gotten home from work.
7:40 Pry myself off the computer, and Drive [info]mohnkern to the MARC station.
7:55 Drive to 7-11 for breakfast and coffee.
8:00 Hit the Highway, headed for work
8:30-ish Get to the office when there is no traffic
8:38-ish Get to the office on a normal day
8:45-ish Get to office if there is moderate traffic

anything later-ish just sucks to mention...lol

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Thursday, February 12th, 2009
12:31 pm - WHINE!!!!!!
Stupid Maryland with their stupid restrictions against domestic wine... Chaucers mead is a favorite of mine... and WineWoot cannot deliver thei great 4-pack to me! POUT.

http://wine.woot.com/

Good news if you live in the following allowed states: )

current mood: disappointed

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12:10 pm - The Yes/No meme... just because
Yes/No meme
1. You can only answer YES or NO!
2. You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone messages you or comments and asks!

the fabulous questions and their monotone answers... )

My Valentinr - ravenrose

current mood: bored

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Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
9:43 am - LARP Meme... ev'rybody's doing it...
Step 1: List 10 of your characters.
Step 2: Answer these questions!

THE LIST
1. Marie St. Croix: voudisante from NOLA, Threads of Damocles
2. Tierana (Rana) Raven: warrior-mage, town sheriff, Xenodria
3. Sarafina Lilander: Blind psychic singer, 1948:Signals
4. Brenna Davies: Witch and healer, 1936:Horror
5. Caitlin Davies: Swordswoman, Fianna leader 1936:Horror
6. Clara: Gun-bunny turned mystic, Dark Summonings (DC)
7. Myfanwy: Song mage, branded criminal, Prophecy II
8. Meagan: Doomed witch, 2nd in command of the Children Of Morrigan , ARC
9. Red Molly: Prostitute and fortune teller, Brassy's Men
10. Primate Gallienne: Head of the Church, Mersienne Medeival Fantasy

... and together, they fight crime! )

My Valentinr - ravenrose

current mood: amused

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Friday, February 6th, 2009
3:54 pm
This dedicated to all my friends who are my age and parents... It always pays to take a video camera with you... event to the dentist.

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1899220

My favorite part... "Is this real life?"

My Valentinr - ravenrose

current mood: amused

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