my 2 cents

Here’s my 2 cents.

Rejecting an extension of Bush’s tax rates-  Lame.  We should all pay our taxes.  But let that be the end of it.  I’m tired of hearing people upset because someone else isn’t paying more.  Face forward students.  Eyes on your own paper.  Let’s quit caring about what someone else is or isn’t getting or paying.

Wikileaks- “I do not think that means what you think it means.”  What a bummer.  But, I actually felt comforted to know that Hillary was spying on other countries.  Bummer the info got out, but hey, good to know she’s in the know.

Childhood Obesity- Here is legislation to curb childhood obesity.  Is obesity good?  No.  But neither is an inordinate emphasis on “healthy” eating.  In my experience, I run into as many people obsessed with “health” as I do obese people.  What’s the difference?  One’s healthy (for now) and one’s (probably) not, but both can’t get their minds off of food.  And one is definitely more self-congratulatory than the other.

The TSA and Santa- Wow.  I mean really, wow.  I don’t plan on flying anytime soon.

Metrodome Roof Collapse- Now I want to see the footage of Ziggy Wilf up there cutting holes in the fabric during the snow storm.  With Favre’s scandals, Childress’s poor coaching, Percy’s migraines, and overall lousy performances, this is the best news he’s had all season.   Finally a chance at a new stadium!

news and reviews 6/9/09

Plenty going on of late.  Enjoy.

Fighter verse song CD’s now available

The fighter verse song CD that my husband, Mr. TommyD, has been involved with producing and recording, are now available via Children Desiring God.  We got a copy early and I think I can sing almost every song (or verse) on there from memory, as can the kids.  It’s great.  Check it out.  

God’s Word is powerful (especially in the ESV).

Pixar’s Up Does Not Disappoint

We saw Up on Saturday, and I enjoyed it immensely.  How a kid’s film can poignantly, yet subtly, cover topics such as the beauty of marital life, the pain of infertility, the loneliness of the elderly, and the heartache of divorce, all while being good for kids and keeping it’s viewers feeling “up” and laughing is beyond me.  

It is a spark of genius.

An Ever-Present Teleprompter

NBC has some nerve making fun of President Obama’s use of the teleprompter.  Next thing we know, they’ll be asking him actual questions at those silly little press conferences.  Alright, alright, simmer down.  I’m just teasing a bit.  It’s not like his teleprompter has its own blog or anything.  Seriously though, watch this montage.  You’ll chuckle.

Buckle Up!

Wearing a seat belt has been the law in MN for quite some time, but until now, you couldn’t be pulled over for not wearing one.  Now, not wearing your seat belt is a primary offense in MN.  And an expensive one at that.  Get ready to shell out $105 buckeroos for this safety violation.  

As they say, click it or tick-et.

Must-read WORLD article by my Dad, Linked to by Challies!

I know I already told you about this, but hey, cut me some slack.  It’s my dad!  And it’s a great piece.  So if you haven’t read about life-loving doctors and their valiant stand against the culture of death, go do so.  And uber-blogger Tim Challies linked to it in his A La Carte section.