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Today has been one of those crappy days. It's April but according to mother nature it's definately not spring, yet. The snow is falling. Just enough to make one sigh. The wind is gusting giving the air a bitter freeze. I would much rather go back to last week where we had beautiful sunny skies. The rays would shine down putting a gleaming smile on everyone's face. Everyone was in a great mood last week. No doubt do to the weather. Today, I took the day off of work. I shouldn't have but I needed it. Not only did I need the time away from the office; but, today we started house hunting. You see, it's my goal to be in a new house by August of this year. This has been my goal for years. August 2007 I vowed to be in a new house. Time is closing in on me. We've looked at houses in the past. We've even found a few we loved. But the timing just wasnt right. Whether it was financial reasons or just being scared to make such a huge commitment. The time has come to put those fears behind me and make that leap forward. I called my financial institution this morning. Gave them my details. The kind lady indicated she'd have to call me back after running my credit report, etc. I waited anxiously for her call. Fearing I would not be accepted for a new home loan. As soon as the call came through my heart sank into my stomach. I was about to be told that my dreams of being in a new home this summer were unrealistic. Unless of course I won the lottery. To my big surprise she told me just the opposite. She explained the details of a loan within which I qualify. 100% Baby!! And, in some cases 125% of the purchase price. I'm extatic!! She continued to tell me the only front money I will need to provide will be the closing costs. No biggie, I can put that into my Offer to be split between us and the sellers. I'm going to get a house. I'm going to get a house. I'm going to get a house! I cannot stop from singing those six words! So far we've looked at a few today and I find potential in most, but I'm not in love with any. We will go and see another house in about 15 minutes. I'm hoping to fall for it. It has a 24 foot pool in the back yard. I just want the rest of it to be as great! I'm so excited and will be sure to keep you informed as we go through this major life changing process!! Wish me luck :-) Happy Days

Everyone has heard of Britney Spears. And, I'm sure that everyone has heard of the stunts that she pulls. From her impulse marriage to her most recent shaven head. I cannot help but wonder if Britney ever thinks before she acts. Does she rationalize any decision before making it. Most of us have made decisions on impulse before. Not even giving it a second thought before we act. Sure enough, two seconds afterwards we start to think ....... "Should I have done that?". At least I do anyways. And, today I had one of those moments. I didn't spread eagle and show my vajayjay to the world. Nor did I summon my limo driver to the nearest chapel so I could marry my childhood neighbor. My Britney moment, unlike Britney herself, was a private ordeal. Something that I could keep quiet about and no one would be any wiser. I'll explain: Today after a long day of work (which was only 4 hours) I went to the grocery store to pick up some items for dinner tonight. I didn't go to the Super Wal Mart as they are always too busy and crowded at that time of day. Instead I went to the overpriced local store. After purchasing some rice, hamburger and celery my bill was $28.00!!!! I felt robbed! However, I knew I would be spending more at this local market. I was basically paying for convenience. Being able to park next to the entrance. Avoiding any crowds through the aisles. And being the only person in the check out line. It was worth it. My cashier was sweet and asked me if I had a punch card yet. I didn't and she grabbed me a new one. The whole idea behind this new punch card is to attract new business. For every dollar you spend you will get a punch. After you spend $300 you can scratch off the prize. Every card is a winner of at least $1. After leaving the store I thought about this card. I was curious what the prize was. So, I scratched it off. $1000 CASH was revealed! At first I got so excited. $1,000 would come in so handy right now. Then it hit me. I didn't win a grand. I didn't win anything. I only spent $28 - way short of the $300 needed. Thus, making my punch card null and void. I feel like such an idiot. I could have won $1,000. Instead I made a decision without even thinking about it and lost it all. Now no one can win that $1000. I had the winning ticket and wasted it. Do you have any Britney Moments you would like to share? Tell me your worst and make me feel better. Please!

Date: Eternity From: GOD To: My Children on Earth re: Idiotic religious rivalries My Dear Children (and believe me, that's all of you), I consider myself a pretty patient Guy. I mean, look at the Grand Canyon. It took millions of years to get it right. And how about evolution? Boy, nothing is slower than designing that whole Darwinian thing to take place, cell by cell and gene by gene. I've even been patient through your fashions, civilizations, wars and schemes, and the countless ways you take Me for granted until you get yourselves into big trouble again and again. But on this occasion of My Son's birthday, I want to let you know about some things that are starting to tick me off. First of all, your religious rivalries are driving Me up a wall. Enough already! Let's get one thing straight: These are your religions, not Mine. I'm the Whole Enchilada; I'm beyond them all. Every one of your religions claims there's only one of Me (which, by the way, is absolutely true). But in the very next breath, each religion claims it's My favorite one. And each claims its bible was written personally by me, and that all the other bibles are man-made. Oh, Me. How do I even begin to put a stop to such complicated nonsense? Okay, listen up now: I'm your Father and Mother, and I don't play favorites among My Children. Also, I hate to break it to you, but I don't write. My longhand is awful, and I've always been more of a "doer" anyway. So all your books, including the bibles, were written by men and women. They were inspired, remarkable people, but they also made mistakes here and there. I made sure of that, so that you would never trust a written word more than your own living Heart. You see, one Human Being to me -- even a Bum on the street -- is worth more than all the holy books in the world. That's just the kind of Guy I Am. My Spirit is not an historical thing, It's alive right here, right now, as fresh as your next breath. Holy books and religious rites are sacred and powerful, but not more so than the least of You. They were only meant to steer you in the right direction, not to keep you arguing with each other, and certainly not to keep you from trusting your own personal connection with Me. Which brings Me to My next point about your nonsense: You act like I need you and your religions to stick up for Me or "win souls" for My Sake. Please, don't do Me any favors. I can stand quite well on my own, thank you. I don't need you to defend Me, and I don't need constant credit. I just want you to be good to each other. And another thing: I don't get all worked up over money or politics, so stop dragging My name into your dramas. For example, I swear to Me that I never threatened Oral Roberts. I never rode in any of Rajneesh's Rolls Royces. I never told Pat Robertson to run for president, and I've never ever had a conversation with Jim Bakker, Jerry Falwell, or Jimmy Swaggart! Of course, come Judgement Day, I certainly intend to... The thing is, I want you to stop thinking of religion as some sort of loyalty pledge to Me. The true purpose of your religions is so that you can become more aware of Me, not the other way around. Believe Me, I know you already. I know what's in each of your hearts, and I love you with no strings attached. Lighten up and enjoy Me. That's what religion is best for. What you seem to forget is how mysterious I Am. You look at the petty little differences in your scriptures and say, "Well, if this is the Truth, then that can't be!" But instead of trying to figure out My Paradoxes and Unfathomable Nature -- which, by the way, you never will -- why not open your hearts to the simple common threads in every religion? You know what I'm talking about: Love and respect everyone. Be kind. Even when life is scary or confusing, take courage and be of good cheer, for I Am always with you. Learn how to be quiet, so you can hear My Still, Small Voice (I don't like to shout). Leave the world a better place by living your life with dignity and gracefulness, for you are My Own Child. Hold back nothing from life, for the parts of you that can die will surely die, and the parts that can't, won't. So don't worry, be happy (I stole that last line from Bobby McFerrin, but he stole it from Meher Baba in the first place.) Simple stuff. Why do you keep making it so complicated? It's like you're always looking for an excuse to be upset. And I'm very tired of being your main excuse. Do you think I care whether you call me Yahweh, Jehovah, Allah, Wakantonka, Brahma, Father, Mother, or even The Void or Nirvana? Do you think I care which of My Special Children you feel closest to -- Jesus, Mary, Buddha, Krishna, Mohammed or any of the others? You can call Me and My Special Ones any name you choose, if only you would go about My business of loving one another as I love you. How can you keep neglecting something so simple? I'm not telling you to abandon your religions. Enjoy your religions, honor them, learn from them, just as you should enjoy, honor, and learn from your parents. But do you walk around telling everyone that your parents are better than theirs? Your religion, like your parents, may always have the most special place in your heart; I don't mind that at all. And I don't want you to combine all the Great Traditions into One Big Mess. Each religion is unique for a reason. Each has a unique style so that people can find the best path for themselves. But My Special Children -- the ones your religions revolve around -- all live in the same place (My Heart) and they get along perfectly, I assure you. The clergy must stop creating a myth of sibling rivalry where there is none. My Blessed Children of Earth, the world has grown too small for your pervasive religious bigotry and confusion. The whole planet is connected by air travel, satellite dishes, telephones, fax machines, rock concerts, diseases, and mutual needs and concerns. Get with the program! If you really want to help Me celebrate the birthday of My Son Jesus, then commit yourselves to figuring out how to feed your hungry, clothe your naked, protect your abused, and shelter your poor. And just as importantly, make your own everyday life a shining example of kindness and good humor. I've given you all the resources you need, if only you abandon your fear of each other and begin living, loving, and laughing together. Finally, My Children everywhere, remember whose birth is honored on December 25th, and the fearlessness with which He chose to live and die. As I love Him, so do I love each one of you. I'm not really ticked off, I just wanted to grab your attention because I hate to see you suffer. But I gave you Free Will, so what can I do now other than to try to influence you through reason, persuasion, and a little old-fashioned guilt and manipulation? After all, I Am the original Jewish Mother. I just want you to be happy, and I'll sit in The Dark. I really Am, indeed, I swear, with you always. Always. Trust In Me. Your One and Only, GOD

Amazing Fact Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. Amazing Fact Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Amazing Fact The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters. Amazing Fact Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. Amazing Fact Both wives lost their children while living in the White House. Amazing Fact Both Presidents were shot on a Friday. Amazing Fact Both Presidents were shot in the head. Amazing Fact Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy. Kennedy's secretary was named Lincoln. Amazing Fact Both were assassinated by Southerners. Amazing Fact Both were succeeded by Southerners. Amazing Fact Both successors were named Johnson. Amazing Fact Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808. Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908. Amazing Fact John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839. Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939. Amazing Fact Both assassins were known by their three names. Amazing Fact Both names are comprised of fifteen letters. Amazing Fact Lincoln was shot at the theatre named 'Kennedy'. Kennedy was shot in a car called 'Lincoln'. Amazing Fact Booth ran from the theatre and was caught in a warehouse. Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theatre. Amazing Fact Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials. Amazing Fact This is the climactic last alleged fact that the author decribed as "the kicker." A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland. A week before Kennedy was shot, he was in Marilyn Monroe. And, now, responses to these Amazing Facts!! Alleged Amazing Fact Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. Comment This is, of course, no more remarkable than two victims of assassination being elected 96 years apart or 104. One hundred is just such a nice, round number that people see extreme significance in it--much like they did the year 2000, for instance. There are many people who have been elected president 100 years apart. And each being assassinated doesn't deepen this coincidence one iota, because we chose two assassinated leaders and then found that by coincidence they were elected 100 years apart. Alleged Amazing Fact Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Comment Obviously people might think that both men entering politics 100 years apart, and then being elected president also 100 years apart is a great coincidence. However, when two people are separated by about X years in history, it seems very likely, in fact more likely than not, that major milestones in their lives are separated by roughly the same increment as well. This is entirely expected. At least it is more expected than their being elected to congress 100 years apart, and being elected president 150 years apart, because one of them would have been in congress as long as Strom Thurmond. The parallel in political careers diverges here, for Kennedy won a Senate seat in 1952, while Lincoln lost his Senate bid in 1858. Alleged Amazing Fact The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters. Comment OK, and I might add that their successor's names also had 7 letters. Perhaps seven letter last names are quite common. Alleged Amazing Fact Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. Comment It would be more amazing if they hadn't been concerned with civil rights, because civil rights were THE SOCIAL CONCERNS of the day in both instances. During both of these time periods the country was nearly torn to pieces over the issue. In fact, to characterize the Lincoln Presidency as being "particularly concerned with civil rights" seems a comic understatement. Alleged Amazing Fact Both wives lost their children while living in the White House. Comment This is a muddied statement that ought to read "Both their wives lost a child while living in the White House." In fact the Lincoln's lost three of their four children before the children reached adulthood. The death of children was not uncommon at the time. I am unable to find information regarding the Kennedy's child, but I recall this being a miscarriage, which is not only surprisingly common, but makes the two losses not really comparable. There is less parallel than the myth suggests. Alleged Amazing Fact Both Presidents were shot on a Friday. Comment I originally thought this was a mistake through a mistaken calculation of weekdays. I parodied the coincidence with, "This would be an excellent coincidence if it weren't for Kennedy being shot on a Thursday." However, I stand corrected. Lincoln was actually shot on Thursday and died on Friday, whereas Kennedy was shot and died on Friday. Once again the full story has not quite the parallel that the simple story suggests. Alleged Amazing Fact Both Presidents were shot in the head. Comment When someone is trying to kill a person, they will likely shoot them in the head. It is more effective than shooting them in the leg, for instance. So this is entirely expected. Alleged Amazing Fact Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy. Kennedy's secretary was named Lincoln. Comment This is quite difficult to analyze. How many secretaries and assistants did each have? Did Kennedy choose Lincoln as secretary from a pool of applicants because of his name? Sometimes coincidence is not all it seems. From everything that I read Lincoln had two secretaries. Neither of them named Kennedy. Another alleged coincidence dies. Alleged Amazing Fact Both were assassinated by Southerners. Comment J. Wilkes Booth was born in Maryland. I suppose that if one were trying to force a cosmic connection, then Maryland might pass muster as a southern state, although I think of it as in the Union because we refer to Lee as "invading " MAryland in 1862 at Harper's Ferry and Antietam. The best a person could argue is that Wilkes was a southern sympathizer maybe. Alleged Amazing Fact Both were succeeded by Southerners. Comment OK, granted; but it isn't as though each man having a southerner as Vice President was a random occurence. Each was a northern politician trying to win an election by choosing a southern running mate. Things that people do by design are not coincidences. Alleged Amazing Fact Both successors were named Johnson. Comment It isn't as though Johnson is a strange last name. Alleged Amazing Fact Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808. Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908. Comment There is that 100 year separation again. Alleged Amazing Fact John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839. Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939. Comment They are trying for the 100 year thing again! It didn't work this time, though. Booth was actually born in 1838. What I found interesting about researching Lee Harvey Oswald's age is the misinformation regarding it in web documents. Alleged Amazing Fact Both assassins were known by their three names. Comment Famed killers must be called by their full given name. All three names. Just like John Wayne Gacy and Mark David Chapman. Alleged Amazing Fact Both names are comprised of fifteen letters. Comment What a bore I'm going to be here. Let us suppose that the length of a name is a random variable where the probability of very long or very short names is small and the expected length is about 5 letters. Then, the distribution of the summed lengths of three names is going to be sharply peaked at 15 letters. In other words, this might be common. I can think of 3 members of my immediate family who meet this test also. Alleged Amazing Fact Lincoln was shot at the theatre named 'Kennedy'. Kennedy was shot in a car called 'Lincoln'. Comment I had trouble believing what I was reading here, because I recalled distinctly from High School or earlier that Lincoln was shot at Ford's Theatre. Practically any person with high school education would recall this fact. Moreover, this seems to be a corruption of the original list of coicindences in which this one was "Lincoln was shot in a theatre built by Ford. Kennedy was shot in a car built by Ford." Alleged Amazing Fact Booth ran from the theatre and was caught in a warehouse. Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theatre. Comment Well, I could explain this coincidence as resulting from the shear number of theaters and warehouses, but the story of Booth's escape is so complex that to characterize it as "ran from a theatre and was caught in a warehouse" skirts the suburbs of misrepresentation. Booth was ultimately caught in a tobacco shed on a farm, which hardly qualifies as a warehouse. Alleged Amazing Fact Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials. Comment Booth died in a gunbattle, so reports of his assassination are highly exaggerated. Alleged Amazing Fact This is the climactic last alleged fact that the author decribed as "the kicker." A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland. A week before Kennedy was shot, he was in Marilyn Monroe. Comment I was pretty sure at this point that the whole e-mail was a joke. Nevertheless, I have gone this far, and I may as well finish. Marilyn Monroe died over one year before Kennedy's assassination. Also, there is no Monroe, Maryland known to the U.S. Post Office at least. Perhaps there was in 1865.