Whoopee! I was feeling so alone and dejected with no one commenting on my "muffin-top pants" post and then, boy-howdy, I figured out how to find out that I did have comments, I just had to moderate them.
Consider yourselves moderated, if not moderate...and hopefully, mod-est after reading my aforementioned post. So, where to begin...there are so many brain exploding things to talk about. I'll just go with a couple for now. And, Diane, thanks so much for helping me figure out how to navigate this cool blog managing thing.
So, do you think that we can somehow convince Rosie O'Donnell and Nancy Pelosi to lock themselves in a room somewhere and just spout nonsense to each other for awhile and leave the rest of us alone? I need to know what kind of cereal Rosie's been eating, because it needs some bran or something. That woman cannot be getting enough roughage. It's the only explanation for such chronic nastiness. Granted, Jesus loves her...He loves Nancy too, and Hilary and Bill and lots of other people that I truly don't comprehend and, really, I'm trying, but...(Take Paris Hilton...please! I'm sorry, I couldn't resist, but seriously, I cannot figure out that woman's function...I have the same problem when I think about mosquitos...however, I remind myself that I know Jesus loves her...I'm not sure how He feels about mosquitos. Really, though, I'm not kidding about Jesus loving these people, I pray that at some point they'll love Him.) Ok, I'm back...I'm just so very tired of celebrities piously crowing their political opinions, while offering no respect to the country which has given so many lives to allow them to do that very thing. Rosie's vitriol against our military in Iraq is shameful. To cite a number of dead in Iraq and then ask "...so who are the terrorists?" is cowardly innuendo. She and Nancy could maybe visit Syria together, wear those keen headscarves and chat up all the poor misunderstood, terrorist training, leaders there. No wait, I suppose Iran would be next on the itinerary for Nancy. Hmmm...I'm not sure that would work though, I don't think Iran would let either one of them into the country, mean-mouthing the evil George Bush and our nation or not. After all they are women, and we know that women don't have the same rights there as...well, who'd a thunk it, yeah, mean old America, where any woman can speak her mind, no matter how little she has to work with.
Moving on...what's up with people who insist on tailgating on the freeway? Look, I grew up in California...I knew how to hold my own in the fast lane at age 14...(all those yelling/crying/bouncing off the curb driving lessons with my dad really took)and I do feel quite competent to make my way around the mean streets of the Milwaukee metro area. Here's my problem, most likely yours too, there are so many people on the roads now who seriously don't seem to believe that they are required to kind of follow any of the rules. Personally, I think it's just down right less than bright to tailgate...(no I don't mean a neat barbecue at Miller Stadium)...another vehicle so closely that you could use their backseat cupholders. Look, when I'm traveling at the rate of speed set by those around and in front of me, where am I supposed to go, when I have Speedracer running up my back bumper? And, this is just a thought, you may not want to tailgate an SUV while you're riding a dirt bike. Make sense? I'm just saying...
All right, I know you're dying to hear my take on fashion again. I don't think I can top the muffin top pants...ha! Now I know I'm getting old, I'm starting to laugh at my own jokes. Ok, how many of us have wandered through the department stores lately thinking..."Wow, that would be cute if it wasn't so all-fired ugly!" And I do mean Uuuugly! with a capital UGH! C'mon, weird kimono things in nasty prints like what my grandma used to wear? And, I don't know about you, but how is anyone supposed to wear those obnoxious, clingy, long tunic sort of things with the plunging waistlines. Yeah, I said waistline. My neck is way higher than where those things plunge to. Oh, I guess that's why we're supposed to wear layers of tanks, right? Again, maybe it's just me, but layers add bulk...I've got bulk, I don't need any more. And why are those awful baby-doll things back. Those things were hideous in the early '70's, and NEWSFLASH...THEY STILL ARE!! Everything is gathered under the um, well, the bustline, if you will. This creates the lovely illusion that you're pregnant. Great if it's true, not so desirable otherwise. I want to know if the majority of fashion designers are eating the same cereal as Rosie. No roughage makes for cranky people and they must be cranky to be coming up with this nasty stuff. What happened to pretty? Remember pretty? I like it...I want it back. Fashionistas, are you listening? WE WANT PRETTY BACK!
Ok, my head is beginning to deflate...whew! I think I've forestalled a brain explosion. Really, thanks for helping me out like this...a little venting is good. Oh no, no! Don't turn on the radio! Argh! The TV is worse. Must find closet to sit in where I can't hear Nancy, or Rosie or....
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Muffin Top Pants
Ok, boys and girls...I know that you've been out there waiting anxiously for the subject of "muffin top pants" to unfold. Shanti, it was great to hear from you...by all means link away! Any friend of Sarah's is a friend!
Let me preface my "muffin top pants" treatise with the disclaimer that I am not actually versed in the basics of physics but there does seem to be a fairly obvious connection here that even someone as non-scientifical (hey, my blog, my word) as I can point it out. It seems to me that anyone can figure out that you can only stuff so much stuff into any container before it spills out, right? Well, how is it that these days, many young women don't seem to comprehend that simple truth? And what diabolical fashionista has instilled the notion in these young ladies' minds that anyone else wants to see what most of us have been trying to hide our whole lives.
Simply put...when one has a size 14 booty and one tries to stuff said booty into size 6 jeans that stuff is gonna come out somewhere. See? Physics. And where does it squoosh out? Right up at the top of those poor, put upon jeans! Yup, there it is, bloopin' right over the waistband...uh, wait a minute, there's no such thing as a waistband anymore, I guess it would be the "hip" band of the pants. Hence the term "muffin top pants." You all know what I'm talking about. And, doesn't it also seem to follow that the ensemble also always seems to be finished off with some sort of cropped top (I'll never again hear the word crop and think of Iowa corn) which is also as snug as possible which, naturally, squooshes out even more of what no one wants to see? Seriously, it can't just be me who's walking around trying to rub the images out of my eyes. Gack! Is there really anyone out there who is fond of this half-naked Michelin man look? C'mon, even young ladies who aren't at all full- figured certainly look like they are when their pants are cinched in at the hip 2 inches smaller than the hips in question. Besides, there are some things which just need to be covered at all times! At least in public, for cryin' out loud. And don't even get me started on "thongs." To me those are those plastic flip-flops you wear on your feet, you know, with the little thingy that goes between your toes. Look, I'm a big believer in the intrinsic, obvious meaning of certain words too. For instance, doesn't the word underwear imply that an item is something that should be worn under something else? C'mon, am I crazy?
Bottom line...the Michelin man is great and all but a fashion icon he ain't. Maybe it's time for an intervention of some kind. We could have pants drives and stuff, you know we could collect...oh, I don't know...bigger pants! Wait, I've got it! We could establish an exchange program! Yeah, that's the ticket! (I just love that phrase) We can get those guys whose pants are sliding off their booties to trade with the girls who are falling out of theirs! What do you think?
Let me preface my "muffin top pants" treatise with the disclaimer that I am not actually versed in the basics of physics but there does seem to be a fairly obvious connection here that even someone as non-scientifical (hey, my blog, my word) as I can point it out. It seems to me that anyone can figure out that you can only stuff so much stuff into any container before it spills out, right? Well, how is it that these days, many young women don't seem to comprehend that simple truth? And what diabolical fashionista has instilled the notion in these young ladies' minds that anyone else wants to see what most of us have been trying to hide our whole lives.
Simply put...when one has a size 14 booty and one tries to stuff said booty into size 6 jeans that stuff is gonna come out somewhere. See? Physics. And where does it squoosh out? Right up at the top of those poor, put upon jeans! Yup, there it is, bloopin' right over the waistband...uh, wait a minute, there's no such thing as a waistband anymore, I guess it would be the "hip" band of the pants. Hence the term "muffin top pants." You all know what I'm talking about. And, doesn't it also seem to follow that the ensemble also always seems to be finished off with some sort of cropped top (I'll never again hear the word crop and think of Iowa corn) which is also as snug as possible which, naturally, squooshes out even more of what no one wants to see? Seriously, it can't just be me who's walking around trying to rub the images out of my eyes. Gack! Is there really anyone out there who is fond of this half-naked Michelin man look? C'mon, even young ladies who aren't at all full- figured certainly look like they are when their pants are cinched in at the hip 2 inches smaller than the hips in question. Besides, there are some things which just need to be covered at all times! At least in public, for cryin' out loud. And don't even get me started on "thongs." To me those are those plastic flip-flops you wear on your feet, you know, with the little thingy that goes between your toes. Look, I'm a big believer in the intrinsic, obvious meaning of certain words too. For instance, doesn't the word underwear imply that an item is something that should be worn under something else? C'mon, am I crazy?
Bottom line...the Michelin man is great and all but a fashion icon he ain't. Maybe it's time for an intervention of some kind. We could have pants drives and stuff, you know we could collect...oh, I don't know...bigger pants! Wait, I've got it! We could establish an exchange program! Yeah, that's the ticket! (I just love that phrase) We can get those guys whose pants are sliding off their booties to trade with the girls who are falling out of theirs! What do you think?
Monday, May 14, 2007
Can't shut me up either!
So, I realized that in my first post (with a little help from a friend) that I wrote "Can't Shup Her Up!" regarding Ms. Pelosi and I also told everyone that I'm not an "idot." (which, I'm fairly certain, I'm not, depending on what an "idot" is) Anyhoo...I'll try to be a little slower on the keys and quicker on the wit. In truth, of course, I'm concerned over the apparent inability of Ms. Pelosi to shut her incessantly blathering, inane trap (particularly when visiting American hating countries) while she blithely tries to legislate away the ability to do so for any of the rest of us who have the gall to say something she doesn't like.
How is it that if a reasonably thinking, tax paying, doing my best to follow the rules and be a good citizen, person such as myself makes any sort of criticism of a liberal then I am condemned for "hate speech?" Yet, those same liberals can (and do) immediately label me a narrow-minded, hate-filled bigot the moment that I share that I am a born-again Christian. Yup, I said that too...born again Christian. I refer to the passage of scripture (Bible) in John chapter 3 where Jesus Christ, Himself tells a religious leader that one must be born again to see the kingdom of God. Actually, the terminology refers to the spiritual birth that occurs when one turns to Christ for salvation from the penalty of and forgiveness for sins. Argh! There I go again with one of the horrible words...sin. Unlike some, I recognize that I am, indeed, a sinner and that, in and of myself, I can't seem to quit sinning. Much as I'd like to say I've never broken a commandment I'm afraid I have and I've come to believe, wholeheartedly, that Jesus Christ is the only answer for my problem. As a Christian I have not become sinless but I do draw on the strength of Christ to change, which will be accomplished when I see Him face to face. (I will gladly explain further in a future post) Meanwhile, I do not tote guns or wear camo with a cross sewn on the pocket. I don't throw rocks at people, stand in front of their businesses and curse at them and I definitely don't try to force them to stop speaking their minds.
Why is it that someone, such as myself, who identifies herself as a born-again Christian is not allowed to speak from a position consistent with my "religious affiliation" because it might harm someone else? Harm them how? As a conservative Christian I am reviled regularly by people who have no actual knowledge base from which to speak and yet here I am, hale, hearty, breathing and typing away. I often do not agree with certain of my fellow citizens' various affiliations yet I don't feel harmed when they exercise their right to speak freely as Americans. I might hate what they say, but I don't automatically term their opinions "hate speech", even when directed at me and those like me. And what, exactly, determines what constitutes "hate speech?" Oh, sorry, I'm afraid that unless Ms. Pelosi is reading this post and deigns to comment we won't know. Could there be a little nugget of frustration, notable in her comments and foolish attempts to silence those who oppose her political positions, over the dismal failure of Air America? I'm just saying...
Just a thought here, Jesus Christ was persecuted and ultimately killed because of His "hate speech." Granted He gave His life willingly, God in flesh could not have been killed by His creation unless He allowed it, which He did for our benefit. He even told His disciples, in John, chapter 15...specifically in verses 18-21...that the world which hated Him would hate those who become His disciples as well. Hmmm...has anyone noticed that it's perfectly acceptable to be of any religious affiliation other than the dreaded born again Christian? Be honest now, you can shave yourself bald, paint yourself blue and worship telephone poles and people will applaud your sincere spirituality, but just you try to stand up and say "Jesus" and, boy howdy, the doo doo will hit the fan. Christian students are not allowed to mention their faith in valedictory addresses...it might hurt somebody. Christian kids are not allowed to congregate on school property, even after school hours, because it might harm someone else's sense of self and, of course, there must be a strict separation of church and state. But only if the church is truly Christian. Any other type of church or religious organization is A-OK...Wicca, Muslim, Hindu, Pagan....especially Pagan, affiliation is just fine, no threat there.
I've got to tell you, as frightening as it is to be the target of such blatant bias and disregard for my constitutional rights, it is equally exciting to read the words of Christ, spoken nearly 2,000 years ago and find that they are dead on target. He said that we would be hated and we are, spectacularly so. That's a powerful affirmation that Jesus is exactly who He claimed to be...God. Kind of makes you wonder, doesn't it? It also kind of puts Ms. Pelosi's laughably obvious discrimination toward anything conservative or, dare I say, right leaning, in a completely different light, eh?
By the way, you may notice that I ask a lot of questions. Hence the url http://canigetananswer.blogspot.com/. It's all starting to come together now, isn't it? Keep visiting, we have yet to discuss the current ridiculous cultural fascination of young women with, what I like to refer to as, "muffin-top pants." Next time.
How is it that if a reasonably thinking, tax paying, doing my best to follow the rules and be a good citizen, person such as myself makes any sort of criticism of a liberal then I am condemned for "hate speech?" Yet, those same liberals can (and do) immediately label me a narrow-minded, hate-filled bigot the moment that I share that I am a born-again Christian. Yup, I said that too...born again Christian. I refer to the passage of scripture (Bible) in John chapter 3 where Jesus Christ, Himself tells a religious leader that one must be born again to see the kingdom of God. Actually, the terminology refers to the spiritual birth that occurs when one turns to Christ for salvation from the penalty of and forgiveness for sins. Argh! There I go again with one of the horrible words...sin. Unlike some, I recognize that I am, indeed, a sinner and that, in and of myself, I can't seem to quit sinning. Much as I'd like to say I've never broken a commandment I'm afraid I have and I've come to believe, wholeheartedly, that Jesus Christ is the only answer for my problem. As a Christian I have not become sinless but I do draw on the strength of Christ to change, which will be accomplished when I see Him face to face. (I will gladly explain further in a future post) Meanwhile, I do not tote guns or wear camo with a cross sewn on the pocket. I don't throw rocks at people, stand in front of their businesses and curse at them and I definitely don't try to force them to stop speaking their minds.
Why is it that someone, such as myself, who identifies herself as a born-again Christian is not allowed to speak from a position consistent with my "religious affiliation" because it might harm someone else? Harm them how? As a conservative Christian I am reviled regularly by people who have no actual knowledge base from which to speak and yet here I am, hale, hearty, breathing and typing away. I often do not agree with certain of my fellow citizens' various affiliations yet I don't feel harmed when they exercise their right to speak freely as Americans. I might hate what they say, but I don't automatically term their opinions "hate speech", even when directed at me and those like me. And what, exactly, determines what constitutes "hate speech?" Oh, sorry, I'm afraid that unless Ms. Pelosi is reading this post and deigns to comment we won't know. Could there be a little nugget of frustration, notable in her comments and foolish attempts to silence those who oppose her political positions, over the dismal failure of Air America? I'm just saying...
Just a thought here, Jesus Christ was persecuted and ultimately killed because of His "hate speech." Granted He gave His life willingly, God in flesh could not have been killed by His creation unless He allowed it, which He did for our benefit. He even told His disciples, in John, chapter 15...specifically in verses 18-21...that the world which hated Him would hate those who become His disciples as well. Hmmm...has anyone noticed that it's perfectly acceptable to be of any religious affiliation other than the dreaded born again Christian? Be honest now, you can shave yourself bald, paint yourself blue and worship telephone poles and people will applaud your sincere spirituality, but just you try to stand up and say "Jesus" and, boy howdy, the doo doo will hit the fan. Christian students are not allowed to mention their faith in valedictory addresses...it might hurt somebody. Christian kids are not allowed to congregate on school property, even after school hours, because it might harm someone else's sense of self and, of course, there must be a strict separation of church and state. But only if the church is truly Christian. Any other type of church or religious organization is A-OK...Wicca, Muslim, Hindu, Pagan....especially Pagan, affiliation is just fine, no threat there.
I've got to tell you, as frightening as it is to be the target of such blatant bias and disregard for my constitutional rights, it is equally exciting to read the words of Christ, spoken nearly 2,000 years ago and find that they are dead on target. He said that we would be hated and we are, spectacularly so. That's a powerful affirmation that Jesus is exactly who He claimed to be...God. Kind of makes you wonder, doesn't it? It also kind of puts Ms. Pelosi's laughably obvious discrimination toward anything conservative or, dare I say, right leaning, in a completely different light, eh?
By the way, you may notice that I ask a lot of questions. Hence the url http://canigetananswer.blogspot.com/. It's all starting to come together now, isn't it? Keep visiting, we have yet to discuss the current ridiculous cultural fascination of young women with, what I like to refer to as, "muffin-top pants." Next time.
Can't shut her up! Pelosi wants to define free speech?!
Ok, I've avoided this for a long time but I can't keep up with the debate in my own head any more. So, I'm inviting you to join me. I'm a blogger...dang! sounds like some kind of dyslexic lumber jack. Give me a break I was born in the 50's, I'm still trying to catch up with the terminal velocity of technology in general.
To the point: I've had enough of Ms. Pelosi's attempts to quell any voice but her own. The woman is a verbal train wreck in a head scarf. How dare she try to introduce legislation that would silence any...emphasize any voice or opinion with which she disagrees. I have hollered at the television for years (never helps) while mainstream media types allow liberal democrats to blather ad nauseum while cutting off conservative representatives mid word. I have graciously fumed over the ever quickening descent of our society into a weird "twilight zone" version of the emperor's new clothes. (If you don't know that children's story...look it up, it's happening) Common sense no longer exists, and I don't mean just in California. ( I grew up there, I'm allowed to say it. Seriously people, I had tanning as a class in gym but had no idea where the state I currently live in was when I graduated.)
But this latest attempt by the liberal left to muzzle opinion by anyone other than themselves is downright un-American. Yeah, I said it and that's what I mean. Nancy and her political posse have no right to try to muzzle the conservative speech heard on the radio with a revival of the "Fairness Doctrine" of the past. Fairness my eye...any speech critical of liberals is considered hate speech. These people (Pelosi, Hinchy, Sanders et al) have called President Bush a "nazi" among other things and yet they are the ones using Hitler-esque tactics to try to silence those with whom they disagree.
Is our nation not founded on basic principles of liberty? Hmmm...liberty...sounds a lot like liberal doesn't it? How have we come to a place where any thinking person would even consider supporting legislation which denies free speech to anyone, much less only a certain faction of our society?
Folks, I am not an intellectual elite. I am not a liberal, politically speaking. (I am, however, liberated by Christ!) I am not famous, rich, thin, an actor, sports figure or any of the other things that apparently qualify as the basis for inclusion into the circle of those whose voices are allowed to spew any ludicrous, hateful rhetoric toward those with whom I disagree. I am a regular person...yeah, I'm you. I'm not an idot, although, apparently Ms. Pelosi and those of her ilk are convinced that all of us regular old Americans are...wait, based on the last election...never mind. I'm a thinking, certified citizen of this grand nation and I have had enough. Haven't you?
Can we allow this spiral of nonsense to continue? Help me out, people, let's let these speech nazis know that we will not lay down and take it in the teeth on this issue.
To the point: I've had enough of Ms. Pelosi's attempts to quell any voice but her own. The woman is a verbal train wreck in a head scarf. How dare she try to introduce legislation that would silence any...emphasize any voice or opinion with which she disagrees. I have hollered at the television for years (never helps) while mainstream media types allow liberal democrats to blather ad nauseum while cutting off conservative representatives mid word. I have graciously fumed over the ever quickening descent of our society into a weird "twilight zone" version of the emperor's new clothes. (If you don't know that children's story...look it up, it's happening) Common sense no longer exists, and I don't mean just in California. ( I grew up there, I'm allowed to say it. Seriously people, I had tanning as a class in gym but had no idea where the state I currently live in was when I graduated.)
But this latest attempt by the liberal left to muzzle opinion by anyone other than themselves is downright un-American. Yeah, I said it and that's what I mean. Nancy and her political posse have no right to try to muzzle the conservative speech heard on the radio with a revival of the "Fairness Doctrine" of the past. Fairness my eye...any speech critical of liberals is considered hate speech. These people (Pelosi, Hinchy, Sanders et al) have called President Bush a "nazi" among other things and yet they are the ones using Hitler-esque tactics to try to silence those with whom they disagree.
Is our nation not founded on basic principles of liberty? Hmmm...liberty...sounds a lot like liberal doesn't it? How have we come to a place where any thinking person would even consider supporting legislation which denies free speech to anyone, much less only a certain faction of our society?
Folks, I am not an intellectual elite. I am not a liberal, politically speaking. (I am, however, liberated by Christ!) I am not famous, rich, thin, an actor, sports figure or any of the other things that apparently qualify as the basis for inclusion into the circle of those whose voices are allowed to spew any ludicrous, hateful rhetoric toward those with whom I disagree. I am a regular person...yeah, I'm you. I'm not an idot, although, apparently Ms. Pelosi and those of her ilk are convinced that all of us regular old Americans are...wait, based on the last election...never mind. I'm a thinking, certified citizen of this grand nation and I have had enough. Haven't you?
Can we allow this spiral of nonsense to continue? Help me out, people, let's let these speech nazis know that we will not lay down and take it in the teeth on this issue.
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