Just share some of the same views

I have close to the same views as my pal Glenn Beck. I just enjoyed his blog....read along.
Garden Party
October 12th, 2006

Since moving to the New York area, It’s the kind of place with lots of trees and grass and neighbors where everybody is friendly. Why, even some of my neighbors have gardens.
And that’s where the trouble starts. But let me back up just a little…
See, I love my new suburban life—my wife loves it, my kids love it…we’ve settled down into a folksy, Norman Rockwell kind of place where people are nice to you and they don’t even want anything. I know—it is strange and was an adjustment for me as well. Working in big time showbiz for most of my life, I’d gotten used to the bitter, jaded sensibility that rules in that world. So the “good golly” Mayberry-neighborliness of my new community (they use that word and they’re not even kidding around!), is taking some getting used to. But, back to the gardens.
As far as I’ve always been concerned, food comes not from the earth, but from a grocery store. You want vegetables (and I rarely do), you go to the store, grab a bag of this and a package of that, and you’re done. Apparently, there must not be a grocery in my area, because all my neighbors seem intent on growing their own food. Growing. Look, I know that we all need a hobby, but I’ve always considered myself lucky that I’ve moved beyond the agricultural lifestyle of my ancestors and don’t have to rely on a good “crop” to get me through the winter. I also like indoor plumbing. But some of my neighbors love the whole “back to the land” thing and insist on growing all manner of produce. And apparently they’re really good at it, because this is the time of year when their “harvest” seems to have yielded too much bounty. Then they try to pawn off their surplus on me. Gee—thanks.
Why do people grow zucchini and squash and eggplant anyway? Those certainly aren’t the most delicious vegetables out there. Honestly, when’s the last time you made zucchini at home? And no, zucchini bread doesn’t count because the only reason anyone ever makes zucchini bread is because one of their neighbors gave them a bushel of zucchini since they didn’t have any more room in their freezer for the zucchini bread they made with all of the fist batch of zucchini that came out of the ground. And squash? Have you ever in your life thought or said, “man, you know what would hit the spot right now—I nice plate of squash!” Never. Not once.
And tomatoes? Look, I get it—you’re a miracle worker because you put some seeds in dirt and now you have a bunch of tomatoes. I like tomatoes, but not a dozen a day. And if I change my mind, I know where the grocery store is. They have tomatoes there year-round!
Why can’t they grow lamb chops? Or pudding? Or Cap’n Crunch cereal? Those are super delicious and I’d take them by the bushel. But carrots? Not so much. But really thanks for the thought. I’m all full of salad. Literally. But thanks. No, it’s great to be in the neighborhood. Honest.
See you at the PTA meeting!
-glenn

I have "amy time"

This is defined as time not spent doing laundry, changing diapers, picking up soggy crackers (ugh), dancing to a Wiggles , and I recommend the Big Red Car DVD- that is one that won't drive me mad, and well, it's just me dong nothing. That is amytime.

Here are the last few weeks in pictures:

This is @ the Mid South Fair


This is where you will find us most evenings...I try to avoid the 6:45 am bath slot if possible.



Jeb absolutely LOVES his new Thomas Train set. He sleeps with it. Thomas MUST sit and watch him eat, Thomas rides with him in the car...


Uncle Chad found a "Wooly Booger" for Jordan...

Well Chad is 10 months! How sweet...right??

Well my sitter informed me that this little angel of mine has a habit of hitting the other 12 month old baby!

WHAT!??

He has started throwing little tantrums...for example...if he doesn't want to be in his seat he will throw his hand back and try and swipe my face....if he is done eating he will swat the spoon...or throw whatever food is in his hand....hmmm...what else?

If I set him down and he wants me to hold him he throws his head back, which leads to him hitting his head on the floor, and then I feel bad so he gets picked up...

He is only 10 months. How does he know to do this?

What a face.

A sad season for the Amish Community

Such a sad time for the Amish community. With the shooting that took place this week I began looking at different articles that describe this culture. This one spoke of how they respond to a funeral.

I remeber growing up as a kid we would visit my grandparents in Hersey Michigan. When my grandfather would take me to the store we would always see or pass an Amish horse drawn carriage. The grocery store (any of my siblings remeber the name of this store?) had a special parking area for these carriages. I was just amazed that there were people who did not use cars. Now, remeber I was young and did not understand why someone would choose to not use a car. One time we drove by the home of an Amish family and I saw a young boy (maybe 12)walking through the garden with a rifle. My mouth just dropped and I yelled to my grandfather that that boy could shoot somebody! My Grandpa just smiled and said "No, he is headed to get some dinner. Only the rabbit will get hurt." I will never forget that.

I bet these people have a better grip on the meaning of life, the meaning of family, the meaning of peace.

I was very intrigued by this

"The purpose of living in the Amish community is to be a blessing to God, to do work, and conduct yourself in a way that brings honor and glory to God," Kraybill said.
And they are not ignorant to what the outside world offers, thanks to a tradition called rumspringa, German for "running around."
When children are 16, they are permitted to wear modern dress and explore the sins of the outside world, after which they may choose for themselves whether to join the church.
Ninety percent choose the Amish life.
Garrett says that the Amish prize self-control and discipline.
"They try to handle everything themselves," she said. "They're in control, and their life is very organized."