but in the end we were glad to have the kiddos, even with hungry tummies... haha
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Oh the sacrifices Grandparents make...
but in the end we were glad to have the kiddos, even with hungry tummies... haha
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Garden things a plenty....
Just wanting to share with you the bounty of our garden.. if you need some fresh garden veggies, hollar, we have plenty... and would love for you to stop by and pick some up and take home and share with your family...
in other words.. HELP?!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
I can see the spring
wouldn't a waterfall look and sound awesome on the right side???
all that is missing is Chef Craig Hannan
so keep your fingers crossed I don't make us sick... hehe
rrrrrrrighttttttt
Monday, July 14, 2008
Doug Warner, Bricktown Studio writes.....
Lost Art of Fishing -
I'll be honest. I didn't have clue what noodling (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noodling) was until I read about it online - and after about a dozen co-workers told me I had no business doing it if I ever wanted to use all ten fingers again. Last week I finally went noodling, barehanded fishing that is, at Lake Thunderbird.
We watched our noodling guides go at it first. Out came a 25 pound flathead catfish. That was followed by a smaller bluefish. They may be smaller, but I quickly learned they carry a much more powerful punch, and bite. Only the flatheads are keepers during noodling, but you really don't know what your pulling out from underneath that flat rock in shallow waters until you get your hand on it; or it gets it's teeth into you.
Case in point, after a failing to capture a flathead which I had my hand on at one point, we moved to the next rock of choice, cornered the fish in it's once sacred little home. As instructed, I put my entire arm inside the fish-formed tunnel. Before I could see or feel anything, IT decided to reach out to me instead. Bluefish hate arms being stuck inside their houses without an invitation. They let you know that by biting down as hard as they can. I didn't lose any digits, but I did lose a little skin off my right hand and some nerve to boot.
But how awesome is it that, even though the fishing pole was invented during the ancient times in Egypt, China, Greece and Rome, that the art of noodling is stll around? Too bad everyone's fingers aren't because of it.
I'll be honest. I didn't have clue what noodling (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noodling) was until I read about it online - and after about a dozen co-workers told me I had no business doing it if I ever wanted to use all ten fingers again. Last week I finally went noodling, barehanded fishing that is, at Lake Thunderbird.
We watched our noodling guides go at it first. Out came a 25 pound flathead catfish. That was followed by a smaller bluefish. They may be smaller, but I quickly learned they carry a much more powerful punch, and bite. Only the flatheads are keepers during noodling, but you really don't know what your pulling out from underneath that flat rock in shallow waters until you get your hand on it; or it gets it's teeth into you.
Case in point, after a failing to capture a flathead which I had my hand on at one point, we moved to the next rock of choice, cornered the fish in it's once sacred little home. As instructed, I put my entire arm inside the fish-formed tunnel. Before I could see or feel anything, IT decided to reach out to me instead. Bluefish hate arms being stuck inside their houses without an invitation. They let you know that by biting down as hard as they can. I didn't lose any digits, but I did lose a little skin off my right hand and some nerve to boot.
But how awesome is it that, even though the fishing pole was invented during the ancient times in Egypt, China, Greece and Rome, that the art of noodling is stll around? Too bad everyone's fingers aren't because of it.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Jackson apologizes for 'crude' Obama remarks
CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized Wednesday for "crude and hurtful" remarks he made about Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama after an interview with a Fox News correspondent.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized to Sen. Obama's campaign Wednesday over "hurtful" remarks.
The remarks came Sunday as Jackson was talking to a fellow interviewee, United Health Group executive Dr. Reed V. Tuckson. An open microphone picked up Jackson whispering, "See, Barack's been talking down to black people ... I want to cut his nuts off."
Jackson told CNN's "Situation Room" that he didn't realize the microphone was on.
"It was very private," Jackson said, adding that if "any hurt or harm has been caused to his campaign, I apologize."
An Obama campaign spokesman, Bill Burton, said that the senator from Illinois "of course accepts Rev. Jackson's apology."
Jackson's son, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois -- co-chair of Obama's presidential campaign -- publicly blasted his father's comments Wednesday.
"I'm deeply outraged and disappointed in Rev. Jackson's reckless statements about Sen. Barack Obama," the younger Jackson said. "His divisive and demeaning comments about the presumptive Democratic nominee -- and I believe the next president of the United States -- contradict his inspiring and courageous career."
Jackson Jr. added that he'll "always love" his father. But, he said, "I thoroughly reject and repudiate his ugly rhetoric."
The elder Jackson repeated his apology in a news conference in Chicago a couple of hours before Fox News aired Sunday's remarks. He said he wanted to address the issue publicly before the cable network aired the comment, because "I know that they will further violate the context of it."
Earlier, Jackson told CNN he felt "very distressed because I'm supportive of this campaign and with the senator." Watch more of Jackson's apology on CNN »
"I was in a conversation with a fellow guest on Sunday. He asked about Barack's speeches lately at the black churches. I said he comes down as speaking down to black people," Jackson said.
In a recent Father's Day speech at a black church, Obama took absent black fathers to task, saying, "We need them to realize that what makes you a man is not the ability to have a child -- it's the courage to raise one."
While Jackson didn't cite any particular comment, he told CNN that Obama's message to black voters must be broader and serve as more than a "moral challenge."
The black community is faced with high levels of unemployment, home foreclosures and violence, "so we have some real serious issues -- not just moral issues," he said.
However, Jackson said after finding out about the open microphone, he immediately contacted the Obama campaign to apologize.
Burton, Obama's spokesman, said the senator is quite familiar with the issues facing African-Americans and that "he will continue to speak out about our responsibilities to ourselves."
"As someone who grew up without a father in the home, Sen. Obama has spoken and written for many years about the issue of parental responsibility, including the importance of fathers participating in their children's lives," Burton said. "He also discusses our responsibility as a society to provide jobs, justice, and opportunity for all."
The Rev. Al Sharpton, president of the civil rights group National Action Network, said Jackson's remarks were "most unfortunate," adding he was happy that Jackson apologized.
"I hope people will remember the great work he's done in this country as one assesses this last incident," Sharpton said in a statement.
Sharpton said people "must be careful not to segregate Sen. Obama and impose some litmus test that is unfair and unproductive."
"We must be very clear that Sen. Obama ... is running for president for all Americans, not just African-Americans -- which is why most Americans have embraced his campaign," Sharpton said.
At Wednesday evening's news conference in Chicago, Jackson said: "I have supported Barack's campaign with passion from the very beginning." Watch Jackson's comments in Chicago »
Jackson, whose Rainbow/PUSH Coalition is based in Chicago, has publicly endorsed Obama, most recently in a piece published Tuesday in the Chicago Sun-Times, and said he enjoys a close relationship with the Obama family.
The incident is the latest of several in which the issue of Obama's relationship with the African-American community has become a part of the campaign, raised either by opponents or by Obama's allies.
Nearly two weeks ago, Ralph Nader -- who is running his own presidential campaign as an independent -- accused Obama of attempting to "talk white" and appealing to "white guilt" in his quest for the White House.
"There's only one thing different about Barack Obama when it comes to being a Democratic presidential candidate. He's half African-American," Nader told Colorado's Rocky Mountain News in a June 26 story.
Obama is still bouncing back from the weeks-long controversy over his former minister, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, whose fiery sermons at Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ drew unwanted attention for the campaign. In the sermons, Wright suggested the U.S. government may be responsible for the spread of AIDS in the black community and equated some American wartime activities to terrorism.
Wright's sermons and his eccentric behavior at later public appearances became a major political headache for the Obama campaign, especially since Wright officiated the senator's wedding, baptized both of his children and was a spiritual adviser to his presidential campaign until he was asked to step down in March.
This week's remarks by Jackson were not the first time he criticized Obama. Last fall, he was critical of Obama's reaction to the severe charges filed against six black students in the beating of a white student in Jena, Louisiana, a racially charged case that sparked a national outcry.
Jackson accused Obama of "acting like he's white," according to a South Carolina newspaper that cited a speech by Jackson at the historically black Benedict College in Columbia.
"If I were a candidate, I'd be all over Jena," Jackson said, according to the The State newspaper. "Jena is a defining moment, just like Selma [Alabama] was a defining moment."
The newspaper reported Jackson later said he did not recall saying Obama is "acting like he's white," but he continued to criticize Obama and other presidential candidates for not bringing more attention to the issue.
During the Democratic primary race, Jackson also said Sen. John Edwards was the only candidate speaking to the issues of the black community. He later apologized.
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As a friend of mine (No name but CH will do) wrote.... "and they fired IMUS, yet ??" Isn't it strange how the same old stuff just keeps rolling down hill... especially to those who are the first to fire the first shot.... hummm ... but yet I am sure Jesse will find a way to blame everyone else but himself. He has never ever in his "wonderful" life ever once stepped up to the plate and became a man.... and accepted fate. He was always too good...
and yet Jackson does raise the one point that is so true, he just missed out on who it was Barack Hussein Obama is talking down to... he talks down to everyone! He is a true air headed far left wing elitist who is so out of touch with reality and does not see things as they are, but rather as he wants them to be... there is a BIG difference in this... a man with wisdom would understand, a boy with a day dream of being President has no clue... At least Jesse is half right this time.... Thanks for pointing this out to us...
One might keep in mind this election is not about the color of a man's skin or his ability to "speak" a good game, but rather the depth of a man's wisdom and the heart of his soul and the knowledge tempered with experience and tanacity that makes a great leader.... and age.. well if we go there... too young or too old... who would you want to trust you and your family's life too... a youngster or an old man... to lead you all safely through troubled times.. someone who knows, or someone who 'says' they know... while proving in action how inexperienced they are....??
just ramdon thoughts... America, before long ... you will have to wake up, maybe???
The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized to Sen. Obama's campaign Wednesday over "hurtful" remarks.
The remarks came Sunday as Jackson was talking to a fellow interviewee, United Health Group executive Dr. Reed V. Tuckson. An open microphone picked up Jackson whispering, "See, Barack's been talking down to black people ... I want to cut his nuts off."
Jackson told CNN's "Situation Room" that he didn't realize the microphone was on.
"It was very private," Jackson said, adding that if "any hurt or harm has been caused to his campaign, I apologize."
An Obama campaign spokesman, Bill Burton, said that the senator from Illinois "of course accepts Rev. Jackson's apology."
Jackson's son, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois -- co-chair of Obama's presidential campaign -- publicly blasted his father's comments Wednesday.
"I'm deeply outraged and disappointed in Rev. Jackson's reckless statements about Sen. Barack Obama," the younger Jackson said. "His divisive and demeaning comments about the presumptive Democratic nominee -- and I believe the next president of the United States -- contradict his inspiring and courageous career."
Jackson Jr. added that he'll "always love" his father. But, he said, "I thoroughly reject and repudiate his ugly rhetoric."
The elder Jackson repeated his apology in a news conference in Chicago a couple of hours before Fox News aired Sunday's remarks. He said he wanted to address the issue publicly before the cable network aired the comment, because "I know that they will further violate the context of it."
Earlier, Jackson told CNN he felt "very distressed because I'm supportive of this campaign and with the senator." Watch more of Jackson's apology on CNN »
"I was in a conversation with a fellow guest on Sunday. He asked about Barack's speeches lately at the black churches. I said he comes down as speaking down to black people," Jackson said.
In a recent Father's Day speech at a black church, Obama took absent black fathers to task, saying, "We need them to realize that what makes you a man is not the ability to have a child -- it's the courage to raise one."
While Jackson didn't cite any particular comment, he told CNN that Obama's message to black voters must be broader and serve as more than a "moral challenge."
The black community is faced with high levels of unemployment, home foreclosures and violence, "so we have some real serious issues -- not just moral issues," he said.
However, Jackson said after finding out about the open microphone, he immediately contacted the Obama campaign to apologize.
Burton, Obama's spokesman, said the senator is quite familiar with the issues facing African-Americans and that "he will continue to speak out about our responsibilities to ourselves."
"As someone who grew up without a father in the home, Sen. Obama has spoken and written for many years about the issue of parental responsibility, including the importance of fathers participating in their children's lives," Burton said. "He also discusses our responsibility as a society to provide jobs, justice, and opportunity for all."
The Rev. Al Sharpton, president of the civil rights group National Action Network, said Jackson's remarks were "most unfortunate," adding he was happy that Jackson apologized.
"I hope people will remember the great work he's done in this country as one assesses this last incident," Sharpton said in a statement.
Sharpton said people "must be careful not to segregate Sen. Obama and impose some litmus test that is unfair and unproductive."
"We must be very clear that Sen. Obama ... is running for president for all Americans, not just African-Americans -- which is why most Americans have embraced his campaign," Sharpton said.
At Wednesday evening's news conference in Chicago, Jackson said: "I have supported Barack's campaign with passion from the very beginning." Watch Jackson's comments in Chicago »
Jackson, whose Rainbow/PUSH Coalition is based in Chicago, has publicly endorsed Obama, most recently in a piece published Tuesday in the Chicago Sun-Times, and said he enjoys a close relationship with the Obama family.
The incident is the latest of several in which the issue of Obama's relationship with the African-American community has become a part of the campaign, raised either by opponents or by Obama's allies.
Nearly two weeks ago, Ralph Nader -- who is running his own presidential campaign as an independent -- accused Obama of attempting to "talk white" and appealing to "white guilt" in his quest for the White House.
"There's only one thing different about Barack Obama when it comes to being a Democratic presidential candidate. He's half African-American," Nader told Colorado's Rocky Mountain News in a June 26 story.
Obama is still bouncing back from the weeks-long controversy over his former minister, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, whose fiery sermons at Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ drew unwanted attention for the campaign. In the sermons, Wright suggested the U.S. government may be responsible for the spread of AIDS in the black community and equated some American wartime activities to terrorism.
Wright's sermons and his eccentric behavior at later public appearances became a major political headache for the Obama campaign, especially since Wright officiated the senator's wedding, baptized both of his children and was a spiritual adviser to his presidential campaign until he was asked to step down in March.
This week's remarks by Jackson were not the first time he criticized Obama. Last fall, he was critical of Obama's reaction to the severe charges filed against six black students in the beating of a white student in Jena, Louisiana, a racially charged case that sparked a national outcry.
Jackson accused Obama of "acting like he's white," according to a South Carolina newspaper that cited a speech by Jackson at the historically black Benedict College in Columbia.
"If I were a candidate, I'd be all over Jena," Jackson said, according to the The State newspaper. "Jena is a defining moment, just like Selma [Alabama] was a defining moment."
The newspaper reported Jackson later said he did not recall saying Obama is "acting like he's white," but he continued to criticize Obama and other presidential candidates for not bringing more attention to the issue.
During the Democratic primary race, Jackson also said Sen. John Edwards was the only candidate speaking to the issues of the black community. He later apologized.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
As a friend of mine (No name but CH will do) wrote.... "and they fired IMUS, yet ??" Isn't it strange how the same old stuff just keeps rolling down hill... especially to those who are the first to fire the first shot.... hummm ... but yet I am sure Jesse will find a way to blame everyone else but himself. He has never ever in his "wonderful" life ever once stepped up to the plate and became a man.... and accepted fate. He was always too good...
and yet Jackson does raise the one point that is so true, he just missed out on who it was Barack Hussein Obama is talking down to... he talks down to everyone! He is a true air headed far left wing elitist who is so out of touch with reality and does not see things as they are, but rather as he wants them to be... there is a BIG difference in this... a man with wisdom would understand, a boy with a day dream of being President has no clue... At least Jesse is half right this time.... Thanks for pointing this out to us...
One might keep in mind this election is not about the color of a man's skin or his ability to "speak" a good game, but rather the depth of a man's wisdom and the heart of his soul and the knowledge tempered with experience and tanacity that makes a great leader.... and age.. well if we go there... too young or too old... who would you want to trust you and your family's life too... a youngster or an old man... to lead you all safely through troubled times.. someone who knows, or someone who 'says' they know... while proving in action how inexperienced they are....??
just ramdon thoughts... America, before long ... you will have to wake up, maybe???
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