*If you love horses but can't commit to adopting one right now, here's a few

*If you love horses but can't commit to adopting one right now, here's a few
things you can do to better the life of a horse in your community.*
http://www.horseprotectionday.com/

No offense - but you DO realize (I hope) that the term bissextile refers to the extra day of leap year, right?

All day I was looking around for something to take a picture of. I know it's just a snapshot with a cheap phone but what the heck. I just had to take the shot. Lantana, FL

All day I was looking around for something to take a picture of. I know it's just a snapshot with a cheap phone but what the heck. I just had to take the shot. Lantana, FL
#G+LeapYearDayProject
G+ LeapYear 2012 - Day in the life of G+

“Rare but strong together”

“Rare but strong together”
http://www.rarediseaseday.org/

I posed this question late last night. Only one person responded. As is often the case, quality trumps quantity. But I'll bring it up again to satisfy my own curiosity.

I posed this question late last night. Only one person responded. As is often the case, quality trumps quantity. But I'll bring it up again to satisfy my own curiosity.

Who will embrace Bissextuality today.

Tomorrow - bissextuality anyone ?

Originally shared by ****

Originally shared by ****

Fluffy Question of the Day

Have you ever been a Crab in a bucket?

Okay, this one needs some background, umkay? If you have ever been to a Crab Boil on the beach, after catching a bucket full of fresh Crab, you already know what I mean, but for the unlucky frozen-crab eating crowd, I will explain.

If you have a bucket full of live Crab, you can watch an entertaining little dance going on within the bucket. Crabs near the top of the bucket could easily escape and potentially save their lives before the pot of water nearby reaches a boil, and they are all tossed in to their deaths.

It is a very rare thing, for a Crab to escape the bucket, because should one Crab reach the edge and begin to lift himself over the side, the other Crabs will grab onto him and pull him back down. It is their nature to not allow another Crab to get away, insuring that all of the Crabs die together.

This sadly, is also a very real human phenomenon.

Take those who would do away with Home Schooling or School Vouchers for private education. Two things with proven successful track records. Arguments are made that it is unfair for some to succeed while others cannot, and attempt to keep all children stuck in that bucket waiting to die a painful death.

In the Black community, there are still children ostracized for "acting white" if they speak correctly, get good grades, etc, regardless of how it might affect their futures.

This sort of thing goes on everywhere, and having experienced some of it myself, I thought I'd ask if any of you, have been fortunate enough to have made it out of that bucket, and made something of yourself in spite of those who would keep you stuck in that bucket with them?

Tell me!

Get your critters clipped or snipped.

Get your critters clipped or snipped.
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/spay_day/

Remember the good old days?

Remember the good old days?

February 27th is International Polar Bear Day! How will you celebrate? What actions will you take to help the bears?

February 27th is International Polar Bear Day! How will you celebrate? What actions will you take to help the bears?
http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/news/international-polar-bear-day

Originally shared by John Sanders

Originally shared by John Sanders

ALL PARENTS PLEEEASE BE AWARE!! ...There is a drug going around the schools ...Its known as Strawberry Quick ...or strawberry meth ...it looks like pop rocks kids eat & also smells like strawberries & also comes in other flavours like chocolate ect ... Pleeease tell your children not to take candy from anyone even a class mate because this drug that looks like pop rocks is actually crystal meth rocked up with strawberry flavour & can kill them :'( ...PLEASE REPOST!!! so all parents are aware of this ...Thank You! This is happening all over the country!

A view on the issue of the "War on Women" from a doctor who is also a mother. Please take a few minutes - or at least share it so others might. Thanks

A view on the issue of the "War on Women" from a doctor who is also a mother. Please take a few minutes - or at least share it so others might. Thanks
via Boony McHugh

Originally shared by Ron Dobbs

http://www.leftinalabama.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=9393#.T0raAHU0LYQ.facebook
http://www.leftinalabama.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=9393#.T0raAHU0LYQ.facebook

I share the original just because it was public. No offense was intended.

thanks to annie bodnar Now go sign the petition and remember - these aren't just some women - they are your sisters and daughters.

thanks to annie bodnar Now go sign the petition and remember - these aren't just some women - they are your sisters and daughters.

Originally shared by John Sawyer

I am appealing to all the guys that have me in their circles. A War on Women is being waged in American politics in the state legislatures and in Congress and by candidates for the Republican nomination for President. We must stand by the women on this. We must roar at the top of our lungs that we will not accept a war on our mothers, sisters, wives, daughters. Share this and be a voice that stands with women.

Some of those women are your daughters and sisters and yes - maybe even your mothers. Sign please - a 5$ donation wouldn't hurt either...

Some of those women are your daughters and sisters and yes - maybe even your mothers. Sign please - a 5$ donation wouldn't hurt either...
https://www.dccc.org/pages/waronwomen

Present company excluded.

Present company excluded.

I'm really enjoying having Google Minus back. And why are so many people getting deleted ?

I think you turn it on thru g-mail

I think you turn it on thru g-mail

My apologies if I offended you. I hate it when Florida people drop me. Sorry.

http://music.tangr.am/album/distant-proximities

http://music.tangr.am/album/distant-proximities

I don't share music too often - so listen up
Yes it's certified Googlehead Carole Nickerson !
http://music.tangr.am/album/distant-proximities

Joan Kain - Ila (Eye ell aye) East - C Corey Fisk - Dori East - Bliss Morgan - Jaana Nystrom - Joyce Donahue - Morgaine LeFaye

Joan Kain - Ila (Eye ell aye) East - C Corey Fisk - Dori East - Bliss Morgan - Jaana Nystrom - Joyce Donahue - Morgaine LeFaye
hmmm... all women, that's curious.... most are married and Joan and C Corey's s/o's are very good peeps....

it's a very short list -but all good peeps and interesting and engaging.

maybe this would be a good place to re-submit

maybe this would be a good place to re-submit

Originally shared by Doug Lance
http://submit.boingboing.net/2012/02/call-for-submissions-of-internet-culture-fiction.html

After Wednesday Occupy Palm Beach may be evicted at any time. Please Visit our website and call the city. Also there is a list of state senators who will be voting tomorrow to speed up the foreclosure process. Who needs to bother with those pesky old courts anyway. (details inside)

After Wednesday Occupy Palm Beach may be evicted at any time. Please Visit our website and call the city. Also there is a list of state senators who will be voting tomorrow to speed up the foreclosure process. Who needs to bother with those pesky old courts anyway. (details inside)

Originally shared by Occupy Palm Beach County

OPB Faces Eviction

Rally to Save the OPBC Political Occupation Site
February 26, 2012 in Events, News
Tuesday, Feb. 28th, 5 to 7 p.m.
Front of City Hall
Corner of Clematis St. and Dixie Hwy.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Come Stand in Solidarity with Occupy Palm Beach County! No Evictions!
Respect our First Amendment Rights!
Call the Mayor and Police Captain!

Call West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio at 561-822-1400, or e-mail her at jmuoio@wpb.org, and call WPB Police Division Two Captain Chris Fahey at 561-822-1900. Tell them (politely) to leave the Occupy political encampment alone, and not to evict us. Explain why you support us!

http://www.facebook.com/OccupyPalmBeachCounty
http://occupypalmbeachcounty.org/

Not so Great Minds Think Alike

Not so Great Minds Think Alike

My turn - Calling all my writers. (Claps hands imperiously)

My turn - Calling all my writers. (Claps hands imperiously)
Write Fairy Tales to celebrate this magical day...
http://www.storytellingresearchlois.com/2012/02/february-26-is-tell-fairy-tale-day-or.html

When Art and Knitting Needles Collide

When Art and Knitting Needles Collide

Knit your way out of stress and anxiety - into a more ordered universe of sophisticated yarn, crochet and lace patterns. Here are the weirdest knitting projects we could find...
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/10/strange-knits-and-yarn-monsters.html
I must give props to Ralph Roberts for leading me to Dark Roasted Blend...

Hi Honey - Whooo luvs ya baby?

Hi Honey - Whooo luvs ya baby?

Originally shared by Joyce Donahue

Ten great literary references to owls... in case you give a hoot!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/feb/24/john-mullan-ten-best-owls?newsfeed=true

I need a few of these - three should do for now. #caturday

I need a few of these - three should do for now. #caturday

Discuss

Discuss

Originally shared by ****

Attention all Paranormal Investigators, Spiritualists, Psychics, Parapsychologists, etc...
The Spiritual Protection Collective is compiling a list of qualified resources for our global members.
The SPC provides Spiritual Inquiry & Investigation Resources to members all over the globe.
For consideration, email the administrator: DaemonSPC@yahoo.com
What to include in the email:
Your Location
Brief Personal Introduction
Website URL

*link exchange expected
http://www.spiritualprotectioncollective.org

First Cats: The prejudice against cats in our political process has long been overlooked. A great deal of attention is given to the “first dogs” who served in the White House, but very little press is said of our “first cats.” Cat lovers believe the answer to this mystery is simple: Dogs are publicity hounds, but cats prefer to work behind the scenes.

First Cats: The prejudice against cats in our political process has long been overlooked. A great deal of attention is given to the “first dogs” who served in the White House, but very little press is said of our “first cats.” Cat lovers believe the answer to this mystery is simple: Dogs are publicity hounds, but cats prefer to work behind the scenes.
#caturday
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/animals/breeds/catopics/cat_presidential.htm

Racism ? -or just bat shit crazy.... You decide.

Racism ? -or just bat shit crazy.... You decide.

I saw a version of this on a friends fb wall. The article had been removed and my curiosity overpowered my outrage. So I started digging. 1st I found this version and the outrage came back up and I almost shared it "as is". My curiosity was still tugging at my attention thought and I found this:
http://www.14th-amendment.com/Miscellaneous/Letters/Private/Letter_To_Federal_Election_Commission_[06-18-08].pdf

Gordon Warren Epperly
P.O. Box 34358
Juneau, Alaska 99803
June 18, 2008
Federal Election Commission
999 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20463
To whom it may concern:
This is a letter of complaint.
It appears that we have entered into a period of history where a Candidate for
the Office of the President of the United States does not have the qualifications of Office
as required by U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 1, Clause 5. /
1
Candidates
John McCain and Barack Hussein Obama, Jr., are not “natural born” citizens nor are
they citizens of the United States at the time the Constitution was adopted.

It seems that Mr Epperly may be an equal opportunity "hater" after all. So what did I take away for this. What do I think YOU should all agree with me on since I put a good five minutes into researching this issue. (and I'm always right)

Don't trust ANY crazy old dudes from really big states who believe in libertarianism at at all costs and a strict interpretation of of the constitution as a dead language.
http://current.com/news-and-politics/93680209_lawsuit-claims-obama-can-t-be-president-because-he-s-black-seriously.htm

World Sword Swallower's Day 2012

World Sword Swallower's Day 2012

"SSAI is a private organization dedicated to networking the last few existing sword swallowers around the world, promoting dialogue between sword swallowers, encouraging safe swordswallowing practices and techniques, and preserving and promoting the art of swordswallowing worldwide."
http://www.swordswallow.org/events.php

I thought you might like this - best comments and good place to circle peeps) is on thread from Gianmario S...

I thought you might like this - best comments and good place to circle peeps) is on thread from Gianmario S...

Originally shared by Nykki B

Digging into the recesses of my Scrivener, I found a little writing dare that Gianmario Scotti threw at me back in October. So here it is, better late than never :)
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Falling Star

“So it goes a little something like this,” said Charlie the janitor. “You’ve got your basic debris bombarding your brain, and then you’ve got the prime stuff that falls from somewhere else.” He leaned back on the broom, nudging a pile of invisible dust forward marginally as he did, the angle of handle and bristle and lanky elbow precisely calculated to support his weight. “We don’t know where it all comes from — you can call it anything you want: muse, inspiration, idea heaven. Whatever suits you. But it all comes down like rain.”

We sat around him like children, crosslegged and kneeling, listening. He shifted his broom again, leaning forward. “The trick isn’t catching only the really good ones. That’s like trying to catch a specific raindrop in a storm. The trick is catching all of them.” A grin flashed across his dark features and disappeared. “You have to be listening all the time. Looking all the time. Good ones will sort themselves out. Now get. I’ve got work to do.”

The broom swept forward and we scattered; we would have sent up trails of dust if there had been dust to make them with. Charlie’s moods were like that, and space save you if you caught the wrong one. There was no telling what would take him when; there was no particular reason why we should believe any particular piece of sage bullshit he spouted off at any given time. Sometimes he liked playing the old wise man, and sometimes he liked playing the lift attendant on a station with no lifts. And sometimes, he was brilliant.

You never knew with Charlie. We’d never known with Charlie. Back in the old days, when he had an office and a desk and classes to teach, sometimes he’d show up and sometimes he wouldn’t. Sometimes he’d spend the entire hour of lecture swearing at the students in Abingi or Erd; sometimes he’d solve theorems and deconstruct quanta; sometimes he’d sing. And sometimes he’d disappear for days: a feat worth noting in a four-ringed disk a mile across and fifty feet thick. It wasn’t like he could just step out for a breath of fresh vacuum.

But that was before. Before, when he’d been brilliantly eccentric. We’d made excuses and covered classes and listened to the opera of the stars that he’d composed for mellophone and snare, because we all really believed in him. We believed in his brilliance and his magic, in his research and his quanta, but most of all we believed he could save us. Three hundred of us, believing in Charlie, because we didn’t know what else to believe in: all of us breathing and working and sleeping and eating and carrying out our lives secure in the knowledge that Charlie was eccentric, but he was brilliant. Knowing that Charlie would save us.

Nobody knew what happened to change that. One day we woke up and his desk was gone, and his office was empty, and number six airlock was churning out a room-sized load of debris into the star-studded void, and Charlie was pushing a broom. He wouldn’t tell anyone why — all he would say was “Some jobs need doing more than others” — and if you pushed him, he’d wield the broom like a fiber-tipped lance, so we all stopped asking. For a while he wore his khakis and his sport coat, but when the knees wore out he got hold of a roll of denim and made some coveralls. He kept his head down and the floors clean. He polished the chrome: the people who make stations and don’t go on them like a lot of chrome and gleaming surfaces; the people who live on them prefer something you can get a grip on when the grav generators go out. He kept it neat.

And sometimes he would talk. Never about the things he used to — quanta and theorems and equations full of squiggly lines and dots — but about stars, and ideas, and distance, and lights. Things you couldn’t put your fingers on. Things you couldn’t see and couldn’t touch. And he always started off the same way: “It goes a little something like this.” Then he’d launch into the middle of it. Maybe he’d talk for an hour, maybe for thirty seconds, but we all stopped and listened and soaked it all in. Catching it all. Sorting out the bullshit later.

And the problem was: we still believed. Sixty years gone of the hundred on the clock, and we still believed Charlie would save us.

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Prompt: "So it goes a little something like this:" said Charlie the janitor. Charlie was an academic but couldn't cope with the pressure and the panic attacks he would get at work, so he changed profession for something much less demanding.

Hi - I loved "Falling Star" (hence the circling)

Sorry I don't remember who shared this with me - hat-tip for a good "find"

Sorry I don't remember who shared this with me - hat-tip for a good "find"
Why do so many resist the 99% ?

The Orchard House Speech of Doris "Granny D" Haddock -an excerpt

Here it is: those in the clan of authority are not given the privilege--the natural right--of living their own lives. They do as they are told, say and think what they are told. Smothered is their curiosity and their healthy skepticism, and also their imagination, joy, freedom, and lust for life itself. When they see others actually living lives, they react with anger, as if someone had cut to the front of a line that, for them, never moves.
http://www.grannyd.com/speeches/orchardhouse.htm
http://www.grannyd.com/speeches/orchardhouse.htm

Real Cowboys - Real Poets - Nary a Republican presidential candidate to be seen...

Real Cowboys - Real Poets - Nary a Republican presidential candidate to be seen...
http://www.cowboy-poetry.org/

SXSW-pffff.... This is where I'd go. Texas make much better Cowboy Poets than politicians. (true story)

SXSW-pffff.... This is where I'd go. Texas make much better Cowboy Poets than politicians. (true story)
http://www.cowboy-poetry.org/

Shared from my dumb phone so I can't ack. Properly... TOO IMPORTANT to pass up sharing... Hats off to Granny D please and thank you.

Shared from my dumb phone so I can't ack. Properly... TOO IMPORTANT to pass up sharing... Hats off to Granny D please and thank you.

Originally shared by Meri Walker

Contraception, Obama's Theology, Virginia's State-Sponsored Rape and Granny D

Along with millions of aging Boomer women, I've been watching the Tea Party yanking on the rudder, intent on steering the ship of State back to the bad old days. The days when men were men and women were women and we all knew what that meant - and were too scared to say anything. At least if you were a woman who didn't want to get hit. Or something worse.

But, it's nigh on to impossible for me to sit by silently while state legislators - including women legislators - say things like, "Abstinence and condoms are the best family planning options for poor people." It makes me feel crazy when I hear things like that. Especially after 50+ years of fighting for the civil rights of poor people and women of all colors and ages.

When I feel crazy, I look around for elders. People who have suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune for longer than I have. One whose clear vision and courage has filled me with hope and fueled my resolve since I first met her trekking across the country in her late 80s is Doris Haddock, AKA Granny D.

I just rediscovered this transcript of a speech she made at Orchard House, Home of the Alcotts, back in October, 2005. It's filled with clear vision - and deep insight - about what's really going on with our national politics right now.

Pull up a chair: it's a great read!

http://www.grannyd.com/speeches/orchardhouse.htm

(The photo is a still taken from the documentary, "Run Granny Run."

Curling is not a big sport here in Florida.

Curling is not a big sport here in Florida.
http://girls.gunaxin.com/sexy-time-with-curling/47157

ted kelly hung out with 2 people.علي هادي and C. Corey Fisk

Take Action Each Day This Week!

Take Action Each Day This Week!
Animals need your help every day of the week. Each day during National Justice for Animals Week, ALDF will post an action that you can take part in to bring us closer to real justice for animal victims.
http://aldf.org/section.php?id=178

It's nice to be important but.....

It's nice to be important but.....

Originally shared by ted kelly

Many of our actions seem to say we think we are more significant than the next person; that our lives and schedules are more important than some else’s. We often inconvenience other people to make our own lives easier and don’t give a thought to the impact of our actions on others.
http://www.inconvenienceyourself.com/

In this short attention span world we should all try to remember that "Do unto others" is only the first half of it.

Many of our actions seem to say we think we are more significant than the next person; that our lives and schedules are more important than some else’s. We often inconvenience other people to make our own lives easier and don’t give a thought to the impact of our actions on others.

Many of our actions seem to say we think we are more significant than the next person; that our lives and schedules are more important than some else’s. We often inconvenience other people to make our own lives easier and don’t give a thought to the impact of our actions on others.
http://www.inconvenienceyourself.com/

Originally shared by Linda Dee

Originally shared by Linda Dee

Steampunk

Share this and follow Syrian Revolution please.

Share this and follow Syrian Revolution please.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114318660592910919413/posts/VyZM7SDmpfi

http://www.wimp.com/realfood/

http://www.wimp.com/realfood/
Can we make a difference ?

At the partition of India in 1947, the Bengal province was divided according to the predominant religions of the inhabitants. The western part became part of India and the eastern part became a province of Pakistan known as East Bengal and later East Pakistan. However, there was economic, cultural and lingual friction between East and West Pakistan.

At the partition of India in 1947, the Bengal province was divided according to the predominant religions of the inhabitants. The western part became part of India and the eastern part became a province of Pakistan known as East Bengal and later East Pakistan. However, there was economic, cultural and lingual friction between East and West Pakistan.

These tensions were apparent in 1948 when Pakistan's government declared that Urdu was the sole national language. This sparked protests amongst the Bengali-speaking majority in East Pakistan. The government outlawed the protests but on February 21, 1952, students at the University of Dhaka and other activists organized a protest. Later that day, the police opened fire at the demonstrators and killed four students. These students' deaths in fighting for the right to use their mother language are now remembered on International Mother Language Day.
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/international-mother-language-day

We have a boo-boo. Who do you turn to when you have a boo-boo ?

We have a boo-boo. Who do you turn to when you have a boo-boo ?

Originally shared by ted kelly

Is it time for the 49% to step down ?
Individually, like any minority group, men may be okay, but.... Well put them together and they just seem to screw everything up. Don't get me wrong, some of my best friends are guys but....
How about it ladies ? Had enough of our b/s yet ? Are you ready to clean this mess up ? Start with the government. All three branches, please and let us see what happens when the 51% becomes the super-majority.
http://www.wamc.org/prog-51.html

Is it time for the 49% to step down ?

Is it time for the 49% to step down ?
Individually, like any minority group, men may be okay, but.... Well put them together and they just seem to screw everything up. Don't get me wrong, some of my best friends are guys but....
How about it ladies ? Had enough of our b/s yet ? Are you ready to clean this mess up ? Start with the government. All three branches, please and let us see what happens when the 51% becomes the super-majority.
http://www.wamc.org/prog-51.html

I did not borrow this From early GOP Training Films

I did not borrow this From early GOP Training Films
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Pwl8jTLK8

Hey there. How are you doing ?

I did not know that.

I did not know that.

Thanks Jeanne Kolva for sharing this.

Thanks Jeanne Kolva for sharing this.
http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/tarsands_wolves/?rc=fb_share1

Steal this - seriously ! NO DON'T BOTHER READING IT. Just steal it. (Please)

Steal this - seriously ! NO DON'T BOTHER READING IT. Just steal it. (Please)

- "It cut out the crap and got to the real shocker of the story."
https://plus.google.com/u/0/107656088609554509650/posts/R4wQEhMdkF8

I just might step away from the computer for a while today...

I just might step away from the computer for a while today...
http://www.earthcam.com/usa/florida/palmbeach/

Can someone explain why all those women on Fox were saying how wonderful it was to exclude women from testifying about birth control ?

Can someone explain why all those women on Fox were saying how wonderful it was to exclude women from testifying about birth control ?

Sunday of the Last Judgment or Meatfare Sunday

Sunday of the Last Judgment or Meatfare Sunday
… for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and in prison and you visited me. …. For truly I say to you, if you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me (Matthew 25 ).
http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=5

ouch

ouch

Originally shared by miri dunn

The Fable of the Porcupine

There once was a winter so cold that many animals succumbed to the frost and died alone. But the porcupines decided to come together to keep each other warm, even though the quills of each one wounded those closest to them.

After a while, they decided to distance themselves from each other but they, too, began to die, alone and frozen. So they made a choice: to accept the quills of their companions and live with the small wounds caused by the close relationship with one another in order to receive the warmth that comes from being together.

Pluto was discovered February 18th, 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona

Pluto was discovered February 18th, 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona

There has recently been considerable controversy about the classification of Pluto. It was classified as the ninth planet shortly after its discovery and remained so for 75 years. But on 2006 Aug 24 the IAU decided on a new definition of "planet" which does not include Pluto.

Read more about Pluto l Pluto facts, pictures and information. by nineplanets.org
http://www.universetoday.com/46255/when-was-pluto-discovered/

The saga continues...

The saga continues...

Originally shared by David Kokua

Facebook Parenting- continued!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53lb5hXYGxQ

I'm going to drink wine and watch Drunk Kitchen videos to celebrate !

I'm going to drink wine and watch Drunk Kitchen videos to celebrate !
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/02/16/3758548/uncork-relax-saturday-is-drink.html

Edith Piaf L'Hymne à l'amour <---- L'Hymne à l'amour

Edith Piaf L'Hymne à l'amour <---- L'Hymne à l'amour
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/02/16/quebec-teacher-censors-edith-piaf-song-to-remove-reference-to-god/

Originally shared by ted kelly

Originally shared by ted kelly

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation designates Random Acts of Kindness Week, and participates in World Kindness Week. The dates for each week are listed below--be sure to save them on your calendar!
http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/

An unbiased primer for Floridians on a bill that may pass on Monday. Please call your state rep. TODAY and demand they vote against this bill. Oh yeah, ask them to stop sucking so badly while they're at it.

An unbiased primer for Floridians on a bill that may pass on Monday. Please call your state rep. TODAY and demand they vote against this bill. Oh yeah, ask them to stop sucking so badly while they're at it.
http://www.bocaratonrealestatelawyerblog.com/2012/02/hb-213-aims-to-shorten-foreclosure-times-in-florida.shtml

Here's a little test - this one shows me expand post above the text...

Here's a little test - this one shows me expand post above the text...

Money Talks but Chocolate Sings (anon)

I have a new delightful friend, I am most in awe of her.
When we first met I was impressed, By her bizarre behavior.
That day I had a date with friends, We met to have some lunch.
Mae had come along with them, All in all ... a pleasant bunch.
When the menus were presented, We ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups.
Except for Mae who circumvented, And said, Ice Cream, please: two scoops.
I was not sure my ears heard right, And the others were aghast.
Along with heated apple pie, Mae added, completely unabashed.
We tried to act quite nonchalant, As if people did this all the time.
But when our orders were brought out, I did not enjoy mine.
I could not take my eyes off Mae, As her pie a-la-mode went down.
The other ladies showed dismay, They ate their lunches silently, and frowned.
Well, the next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae.
My lunch contained white tuna meat, She ordered a parfait.
I smiled when her dish I viewed, And she asked if she amused me.
I answered, Yes, you do, But also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, When I feel I must be sensible?
She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, I am tasting all that's possible.
I try to eat the food I need, And do the things I should.
But life's so short, my friend, indeed, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was, She grinned, I've not been this old before.
So, before I die, I've got to try, Those things for years I had ignored.
I've not smelled all the flowers yet, There's too many books I have not read.
There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down And kites to be flown overhead.
There are many malls I have not shopped, I've not laughed at all the jokes.
I've missed a lot of Broadway hits, And potato chips and cokes.
I want to wade again in water, And feel ocean spray upon my face.
Sit in a country church once more, And thank God for His grace.
I want peanut butter every day, Spread on my morning toast.
I want UN-timed long-distance calls, To the folks I love the most.
I've not cried at all the movies yet, Nor walked in the morning rain.
I need to feel wind in my hair, I want to fall in love again.
So, if I choose to have dessert, Instead of having dinner.
Then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner.
Because I missed out on nothing, I filled my heart's desire.
I had that final chocolate mousse, Before my life expires.
With that, I called the waitress over, I've changed my mind, it seems.
I said, I want what she is having, Only add some more whipped-cream!

Money Talks but Chocolate Sings (anon)

Money Talks but Chocolate Sings (anon)

I have a new delightful friend, I am most in awe of her.
When we first met I was impressed, By her bizarre behavior.
That day I had a date with friends, We met to have some lunch.
Mae had come along with them, All in all ... a pleasant bunch.
When the menus were presented, We ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups.
Except for Mae who circumvented, And said, Ice Cream, please: two scoops.
I was not sure my ears heard right, And the others were aghast.
Along with heated apple pie, Mae added, completely unabashed.
We tried to act quite nonchalant, As if people did this all the time.
But when our orders were brought out, I did not enjoy mine.
I could not take my eyes off Mae, As her pie a-la-mode went down.
The other ladies showed dismay, They ate their lunches silently, and frowned.
Well, the next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae.
My lunch contained white tuna meat, She ordered a parfait.
I smiled when her dish I viewed, And she asked if she amused me.
I answered, Yes, you do, But also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, When I feel I must be sensible?
She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, I am tasting all that's possible.
I try to eat the food I need, And do the things I should.
But life's so short, my friend, indeed, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was, She grinned, I've not been this old before.
So, before I die, I've got to try, Those things for years I had ignored.
I've not smelled all the flowers yet, There's too many books I have not read.
There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down And kites to be flown overhead.
There are many malls I have not shopped, I've not laughed at all the jokes.
I've missed a lot of Broadway hits, And potato chips and cokes.
I want to wade again in water, And feel ocean spray upon my face.
Sit in a country church once more, And thank God for His grace.
I want peanut butter every day, Spread on my morning toast.
I want UN-timed long-distance calls, To the folks I love the most.
I've not cried at all the movies yet, Nor walked in the morning rain.
I need to feel wind in my hair, I want to fall in love again.
So, if I choose to have dessert, Instead of having dinner.
Then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner.
Because I missed out on nothing, I filled my heart's desire.
I had that final chocolate mousse, Before my life expires.
With that, I called the waitress over, I've changed my mind, it seems.
I said, I want what she is having, Only add some more whipped-cream!

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation designates Random Acts of Kindness Week, and participates in World Kindness Week. The dates for each week are listed below--be sure to save them on your calendar!

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation designates Random Acts of Kindness Week, and participates in World Kindness Week. The dates for each week are listed below--be sure to save them on your calendar!
http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/

Not my usual thing - but I couldn't resist.

Not my usual thing - but I couldn't resist.

We don't really want to be grouches. (Well maybe JCK does - I'm not sure) We usually wake up all sunny and bright - but then we remember peoples..... A nasty lot there - ah well.... STHOMY (stay the hell off my lawn)

We don't really want to be grouches. (Well maybe JCK does - I'm not sure) We usually wake up all sunny and bright - but then we remember peoples..... A nasty lot there - ah well.... STHOMY (stay the hell off my lawn)
http://www.examiner.com/holidays-in-national/happy-do-a-grouch-a-favor-day-famous-american-grumps-cranky-characters

Seventeen teenage girls, a teenage boy and a woman in the small rural community of LeRoy, in western New York, have developed mysterious physical and verbal tics.

Seventeen teenage girls, a teenage boy and a woman in the small rural community of LeRoy, in western New York, have developed mysterious physical and verbal tics.

Dr. David Lichter, a professor of neurology at the University of Buffalo’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has treated several of the sufferers. He said the disorder may be psychological.
http://www.pri.org/stories/health/facebook-youtube-and-social-disorders-8377.html

I saw this via Susan Stone - Can this be real ? I can't even comment on something like this.

I saw this via Susan Stone - Can this be real ? I can't even comment on something like this.

Originally shared by Sean Bonner

This is disgusting. That something like this was even proposed, let alone passed just goes to show how far gone this country is. This is figuratively, and quite literally driving a wedge even further between the opposing viewpoints trying to cohabitate in the US in 2012. This is the kind of thing that doesn't just go away. People don't forget things like this. This just makes things worse.

Nice work Virginia.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/02/15/1064997/-Virginia-House-getting-all-up-in-your-vagina

All the world is a stage.....

All the world is a stage.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piPyfqAKf6o

http://www.folkandacousticmusic.com/

http://www.folkandacousticmusic.com/
The focus of Folk & Acoustic Music is to create a community to support folk music. Throughout history, folk music has traveled in small circles, passed primarily by singing families who did not knowhow to write them down. Even today, folk music is obscure and hard to find. Through folk music, our history and culture is revealed in songs and stories.

What's in your wallet ?

What's in your wallet ?
http://www.cashe.org/events/2011-national-condom-day

Happy Madly In Love With Me Day !

Happy Madly In Love With Me Day !
There is nothing more beautiful, powerful and free than a woman who truly loves herself...
http://www.madlyinlovewithme.com/

Happy Madly In Love With Me Day !

Happy Madly In Love With Me Day !
http://www.madlyinlovewithme.com/

I saw this via David Kokua and could not agree more with it.

I saw this via David Kokua and could not agree more with it.

Originally shared by Randy Hilarski

#Iran It is the governments with the problems people.

Title

I am just so confused. I thought some people wanted to take citizenship away from natural born American citizens if their parents were born in Mexico. The same people also seem to want one of them to be president. Could somebody explain this for me ?

This year, Safer Internet Day (SID) will take place on Tuesday 7 February 2012 and will be centred around the theme Connecting generations and educating each other, with the slogan: "Discover the digital world together... safely!"

This year, Safer Internet Day (SID) will take place on Tuesday 7 February 2012 and will be centred around the theme Connecting generations and educating each other, with the slogan: "Discover the digital world together... safely!"
http://www.saferinternet.org/web/guest/safer-internet-day

Join Amnesty International and become part of the global movement for human rights.

Join Amnesty International and become part of the global movement for human rights.
http://www.amnesty.ie/how-you-can-help/friendship-day

Rush - boogers - and no I do not have the expressed written permission of the NFL to share this image.

Rush - boogers - and no I do not have the expressed written permission of the NFL to share this image.

Facebook Users Ask, ‘Where’s Our Cut?’

Facebook Users Ask, ‘Where’s Our Cut?’

By my calculation, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's founder and chief executive, owes me about $50.
Without me, and the other 844,999,999 people poking, liking and sharing on the site, Facebook would look like a scene from the postapocalyptic movie "The Day After Tomorrow": bleak, desolate and really quite sad. (Or MySpace, if that is easier to imagine.)
http://www.nytimes.com/skimmer/#/Top+News//bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/disruptions-facebook-users-ask-wheres-our-cut/
http://www.nytimes.com/skimmer/#/Top+News//bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/disruptions-facebook-users-ask-wheres-our-cut/

I guess we don't care about SOPA any more ?

I will not be watching the football game today or any of the commercials. I realize that it wont make any difference but the NFL and the ad agencies all support SOPA. I would like to see at least 50 million +1's please.

Here's What's Happening Today, Feb. 5th

Here's What's Happening Today, Feb. 5th
Dump Your Significant Jerk Day - Dump Your Significant Jerk Day is the first day of Dump Your Significant Jerk Week, which is held the entire week before Valentine's Day, February 5 -11 for 2012. If you're in a bad relationship, this is your week to end it once and for all. It's your chance to tell Mr.or Ms. "Your Not All That" to take a long walk off a short pier, make like a bee and buzz off, make like a loaf of French bread and baguette, make like a . . . well, you get the picture.

This is a story that ALL anti-occupy people MUST read !

This is a story that ALL anti-occupy people MUST read !

Originally shared by Susan Stone

Something to read and think about.
http://www.portlandoccupier.org/2012/02/05/homelessness/

The joke that was old when Moses was around: Tablet full of crude gags and riddles about beer is found - dating back to Exodus

The joke that was old when Moses was around: Tablet full of crude gags and riddles about beer is found - dating back to Exodus
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2092775/Tablet-crude-jokes-riddles-beer--dating-time-biblical-Exodus.html

I'm a lady, I only twitter when I'm on the toilet. - Faith Saile

I'm a lady, I only twitter when I'm on the toilet. - Faith Saile
http://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/

What's in Your Wallet

What's in Your Wallet
I am Catholicish
I try to universally value all people.
I try to understand my relationship with God
I try to be grateful for what I have and share it
I pray every day. Sometime several times.
I try really hard to forgive
When I die find a cute necrophiliac and give my body to her.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2012/feb/02/card-carrying-catholic

If there really is an FSM they why, oh why does he allow me to remain spagnostic.

If there really is an FSM they why, oh why does he allow me to remain spagnostic.
http://www.globalone.tv/group/flyingspaghettimonster/forum/topics/student-punished-for-spaghetti/

How animals perceive death has been a longstanding puzzle.

How animals perceive death has been a longstanding puzzle.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-playing-field/200911/do-dogs-know-death

What do you say when an Atheist sneezes anyway ?

What do you say when an Atheist sneezes anyway ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWZ59qIwXGY

"What Rick Scott has done is to put himself first, and it's not surprising that we're seeing this in his tax return," Sink spokeswoman Kyra Jennings said.

"What Rick Scott has done is to put himself first, and it's not surprising that we're seeing this in his tax return," Sink spokeswoman Kyra Jennings said.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/rick-scotts-irs-records-show-lower-tax-rate-and-higher-income-in-2009-on/1127024

The eyes are the window to the soul.

The eyes are the window to the soul.

Originally shared by Susan Stone
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/02/03/when-asked-by-the-daily-show-florida-gov-rick-scott-refused-to-pee-in-a-cup/

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/bigcat.asp

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/bigcat.asp
here is a link if you want to read the story

A nice short bio. in the description. And if this doesn't get you up and moving I don't know what to say...

A nice short bio. in the description. And if this doesn't get you up and moving I don't know what to say...
From the album Saturday Morning Songs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qa46BXK7Do

This should be a class action lawsuit.

This should be a class action lawsuit.
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/why_im_suing_barack_obama_20120116/

Wednesday morning I got up and turned on the TV. I like to check the weather and traffic before I go off to work. It was so nice to have a solid 1/2 an hour of politics free TV (our primary was on Tues.)

Wednesday morning I got up and turned on the TV. I like to check the weather and traffic before I go off to work. It was so nice to have a solid 1/2 an hour of politics free TV (our primary was on Tues.)
http://www.truthdig.com/cartoon/item/political_leap_year_20120131/

The appearance of sweeping intergalactic felines could give rise to a new wave of scientific misinterpretation, and it does skeptics like myself no good spending time explaining their insignificance when there are far bigger concerns in the world, such as global warming, or reality television.

The appearance of sweeping intergalactic felines could give rise to a new wave of scientific misinterpretation, and it does skeptics like myself no good spending time explaining their insignificance when there are far bigger concerns in the world, such as global warming, or reality television.
#caturday
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-02/02/space-cats

When I first saw this I thought it was just silly. Sure, I like a scoop of good vanilla ice cream on my waffles but seriously ???

When I first saw this I thought it was just silly. Sure, I like a scoop of good vanilla ice cream on my waffles but seriously ???
Then I saw this .http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1vZajs/astro.berkeley.edu/~gmarcy/thermal/tpteacher/jokes/icecream.html/
I think I just might ice cream (or beer) for breakfast from now on...
http://www.itzahckret.com/icecreamforbreakfast.html

I'm going to buy drinks for every f/l writer I can find in a bar today. What will you do ?

I'm going to buy drinks for every f/l writer I can find in a bar today. What will you do ?
http://www.examiner.com/writing-in-long-beach/support-your-local-freelance-writer-during-freelance-writers-appreciation-week

remember to breathe...

remember to breathe...

Originally shared by Ralph Roberts

via Dark Roasted Blend .... wow, wow, wow... gasp... wow ... urk!_
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE8o4sVLRBc

Numbers 1,4 and 7 Woot!

Numbers 1,4 and 7 Woot!
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/292809/20120203/miserable-cities-america-2012-miami.htm

On the morning of February 3, 1943, Reverand George Fox, Rev. Clark Poling, Father John Washington, and Rabbi Alexander Goode, like Rabbi Akiva before them, died for the sanctification of the Divine Name. In sacrificing their lives so that four others would live, they fulfilled the commandment of the Shema to love the Lord their God while God was taking their souls.

On the morning of February 3, 1943, Reverand George Fox, Rev. Clark Poling, Father John Washington, and Rabbi Alexander Goode, like Rabbi Akiva before them, died for the sanctification of the Divine Name. In sacrificing their lives so that four others would live, they fulfilled the commandment of the Shema to love the Lord their God while God was taking their souls.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/02/02/1060107/-February-3rd-Four-Chaplains-Day

Ouch !

Ouch !

Originally shared by Hidden Name

Originally shared by Hidden Name

my best friend from HS little sister is missing yo! share!!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Missing-Girl-Caitlyn-Richmond/301976726517370

LANTANA, Fla. -- It's always sunny in South Florida. That's the prognostication from Lantana Lou on Groundhog Day.

LANTANA, Fla. -- It's always sunny in South Florida. That's the prognostication from Lantana Lou on Groundhog Day.
http://www.wpbf.com/news/30360189/detail.html

Originally shared by Carlos Miller

Originally shared by Carlos Miller

I was arrested last night covering the Occupy Miami evacuation. I will be writing about it soon on my blog. I will also be talking about it tonight at 11 pm EST on Thomas Hawk 's show.

https://plus.google.com/104987932455782713675/posts/bAzTgv8MkuM

Many people believe that some of Candlemas’ activities stem from pagan observances such as Imbolc, a Gaelic festival, or the Roman feast of Lupercalia.

Many people believe that some of Candlemas’ activities stem from pagan observances such as Imbolc, a Gaelic festival, or the Roman feast of Lupercalia.
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/common/candlemas

"A lot of white people like black people. They buy hip-hop, they watch black athletic and sports figures, and it's superpopular — from jazz through hip-hop. Having a black friend is a mark of progressive success as a white person. And the black person is usually seen as their asset. It's like: I'm cooler by proxy. ...

"A lot of white people like black people. They buy hip-hop, they watch black athletic and sports figures, and it's superpopular — from jazz through hip-hop. Having a black friend is a mark of progressive success as a white person. And the black person is usually seen as their asset. It's like: I'm cooler by proxy. ...
http://www.npr.org/2012/02/01/146198412/baratunde-thurston-explains-how-to-be-black?ps=cprs

Originally shared by ****

Originally shared by ****

Insane...please reshare if you are so inclined. As a dog owner, this sounds like a huge overeaction. The G+ DogPark
http://www.saveheidi.com/

Scientists use Intelligent Design to explore origins of life

Scientists use Intelligent Design to explore origins of life
Via +Dean Sorenson (sorry for my "new" headline -sometime I can't help myself)
reshared - just because the original this morning turned our pretty cool...

Originally shared by rasha kamel
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120131175629.htm

I hate spunk - Lou Grant

I hate spunk - Lou Grant
http://voices.yahoo.com/february-1-spunky-old-broads-day-top-ten-ways-for-2600816.html?cat=12

Originally shared by Days of Grey

Originally shared by Days of Grey

Day 1 Prompt

Because I have a tired, I'm going to post the first prompt early and hit the sack. For those of you who are new to my month-long daily prompt projects... welcome! The way this usually rolls is that I post the image late in the evening my time (I am in EST) or in the morning. You (and I) write during the day, and post our results. Put a link to your posted result in the comments on the prompt image post. Commenting on each other's work is welcomed and encouraged - there was some great work that came out of the Nightmare Fuel project that began all this as a result of encouragement, support, and constructive criticism where requested. :)

As has been previously mentioned, you are not tied only to prose fiction; feel free to write poetry, to create visual poetry, haikus, whatever you're inspired to do. Most folks who follow these projects are prone to fiction, so I expect that is mostly what we'll see. :)

If you have images you would like to contribute to this (or other) project(s), please send them to bliss.morgan@gmail.com with the project name as the subject line - but please only send me an image of your own, or one with a link to the source so I can give appropriate attribution.

Today's image is from fukumix on Flickr, shared under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs Creative Commons license. The original image can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fukumix/4452576461/ Per the license, if you reshare this image along with what your write from this prompt, please keep the attribution info intact.

#DaysOfGrey
#Fiction
#WritingPrompts

The operation was carried out almost completely without violence, though some of the demonstrators said one of their number was clubbed when caught up in an advancing police line.

The operation was carried out almost completely without violence, though some of the demonstrators said one of their number was clubbed when caught up in an advancing police line.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/florida/mh-occupy-miami-removed-20120201,0,1309689.story

Via Dean Sorenson (sorry for my "new" headline -sometime I can't help myself)

Via Dean Sorenson (sorry for my "new" headline -sometime I can't help myself)

Scientists use "Intelligent Design" to explore plausible theory of the origins of life.

"not a hypothesis anymore, it's an experimental fact." says Ramanarayanan ("Ram") Krishnamurthy....

Originally shared by rasha kamel
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120131175629.htm