World Trade Center

I went to see this movie last Saturday, and thought it was excellent. I love stories of real-life heroism. The movie mostly showed the aftermath of the disaster, focusing on the rescue of two police officers trapped in the rubble. It was a very inspiring story. I also appreciated the portrayal of a particular character who was shown to be a Christian but also presented as a hero.

The Liquid Ban

I’m thankful that the recent terrorist plot was foiled in time, but I’m also saddened at how the wickedness of a few makes everyone suffer. We gradually get treated more and more like suspects in our own homeland. Some of the new restrictions, like the complete ban on all liquids, seem ridiculous to me, but on the other hand, I understand that it’s much more efficient to just ban everything. Besides, as the world becomes a more threatening place, sacrifices become necessary in order to have safety. I wonder if we’ll ever be able to really win the war on terror.

I guess it’s all just such a reminder of how the world is hurtling towards a dramatic finish. We really shouldn’t expect things to get better, at least not long-term.

Wardrobe Harrassment

Yesterday, I wore a skirt that I think is cute and fun. It's an American Eagle skirt I found at a resale shop. It's a long straight skirt made of nylon in an army green color. It has white piping along each side, two velcro-closed cargo pockets, and a back slit with a zipper.

My mother says I look like a walking duffel bag.

A Moment In Time

Yeah, I know news has been slow this week, but here’s why.

Right now, I’m:

-Listening to the Chariots of Fire theme song
-Drinking water
-Eating a Hershey’s kiss
-Writing agency info on forms
-Nurturing an almost-gone jar candle to melt as much wax as possible before it burns out
-Watching an email pop up

Exciting, huh?

Puzzlement

I saw this bumper sticker this morning. It struck me as funny, but I’m at a loss to figure out what it means, exactly.

Don’t meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.

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Any ideas?

I Knew It!!

Women like electronic gadgets just as much as men do!

A Few Things I've Learned In My Life

• You should turn away from the birthday cake when you blow out the match.
• Roller coasters make me sick.
• Wearing flip-flops in thorny grass is a bad idea.
• Airport security x-ray machines confuse ipods.
• Soft drinks make me feel bloated.
• In movies: sword fights-good; gun fights-bad.
• When dancing, focusing steadily on your partner’s nose prevents dizziness. (The eyes work too, but that has a tendency to induce blushing.)
• Long, full skirts do not coordinate well with wheeled office chairs.
• The later you have lunch, the faster the afternoon goes by.
• Jumping in piles of dry leaves is a temporary pleasure followed by great sorrow if you have long hair.
• The gas gauge in my car shows empty when it still has two or three gallons left.
• I can go almost a hundred miles on three gallons of gas.
• You don’t sweat as much when you ride a bicycle as when you walk.
• Restarting cures many computer problems.
• It’s tough to eat an ice cream cone while driving a stick shift car.
• I’m not obligated to finish every book I start.
• None of the cut-an-onion-without-crying tricks work.