forever WRIGHT

Emma Arlene Swanson Jackson ~ October 13,1928 - May 26, 2011

2011-06-12T22:30:00.006-06:00

Mom & Dad raised a family of 9 children. Because there is a 21 year age span from the oldest to youngest, a lot of our memories of growing up with Mom are different. We have all had different experiences, but we all learned the same life lessons. This is a collaboration of each of our memories of our mother.

Mom,

When you thought we weren’t looking…
You sewed our clothes on the treadle sewing machine late at night.
You mopped the kitchen floor on your hands and knees at night after we went to bed.
You weeded our garden & tended our yard in the early mornings.
You ironed & pressed our clothes, EVEN our sheets & pillowcases.
You taught us how to cook and even to sew on that old treadle machine, INCLUDING your sons.
You taught us the value of hard work.

When you thought we weren’t looking…
You made casseroles & brownies for ward members who were in need – through this we developed a preference for the brownie edge pieces that WE were given.
You worked late into the night doing decorations for Relief Society luncheons, helping set them up the night before, taking them down & cleaning up.
We saw you care for others:
-You took care of us after surgeries, coming to our homes to do so… even doing our laundry.
-We watched you thoughtfully care for great Aunt Blanche & Grandma.
You taught us how to give selfless service.

When you thought we weren’t looking…
You amazed us knowing everyone’s schedule without a day planner or blackberry.
Without the conveniences of today, dinner was ready when Dad came home & IMAGINE 9 kids without disposable diapers.
We saw you time Thanksgiving dinner, for so many, perfectly.
You knew all of our likes & dislikes and always remembered our favorites.
You taught us to pay attention to detail.

When you thought we weren’t looking…
You offered great wisdom & advice to us when we needed it.
You told us not to say things that were not nice, but listened anyway.
You said many times, “If you haven’t tried it, don’t knock it.” So you have to taste everything at least once.
We watched you turn the other cheek and never hold a grudge.
We learned not ALL inappropriate language consisted only of swear words.
You showed us to be grateful for what we have
You chose to be happy.
You taught by being a great example.

When you thought we weren’t looking…
We saw you pass the rolls at dinner… TOSSING one across the table.
We noticed the extra care you took to beautifully wrap our presents.
You relaxed at the end of the day by reading the paper & drinking your Pepsi in the living room, STARTING to watch Perry Mason or playing solitaire.
We enjoyed our holiday celebrations: the decorations, the dishes & special treats. We even celebrated St Patrick’s Day. You got us time and time again for April Fool’s . You made holidays fun.
You had the patience to teach even the grandkids how to enjoy playing cards and games.
We saw you in the stands at our track meets, ball games, concerts & dance recitals.
When we played Pinochle, we didn’t buy into your surprised expression as you laid down a double Pinchole.
We caught you, in your 60’s, on roller blades & in the living room doing cart wheels.
We heard you humming and singing, you hummed as you worked & you taught us many songs… we know “MARES EAT OATS”… and akiddlyivytoo.
We recognized your love for dancing… in the living room with Dad or after our Thanksgiving dinner.
You taught us how to have fun.

When you thought we weren’t looking…
You made sure that everything was equal, yet at the same time individual.
You remembered each or your grandchildren & great grandchildren with cards & gifts.
You always waited up at night until all of us were home, and didn’t get mad even when the police brought some of THEM home.
You made us feel like we were each your favorite child or grandchild, without making us jealous of the time you spent with the other kids.
You taught us the example of temple attendance. When Dad would get home from work you were dressed and ready to leave for the temple.
We caught you and Dad, many times, holding each other’s hand tenderly.
We felt your love for each of us.

When you thought we weren’t looking…
You sacrificed your NEEDS, a new dress, a pair of shoes, for the WANTS of your children. You showed us how to be selfless.
We saw your pain in your physical ailments and knew you were sacrificing for us to have you just a little longer.
You endured many difficult trials, for your family, with courage, dignity & strength. You truly endured to the end.
We love you Mom!

like clockwork

2011-02-20T17:46:00.002-07:00

There are three things I can count on every February.

Valentine's Day

Our Anniversary

& Mr. Wright getting sick.

These three things come like clockwork ever since our wedding day.

the spirit of CHRISTMAS

2011-01-04T09:56:00.000-07:00

Is it wrong that I always want the Christmas decorations in my house to look a certain way? I want a green tree with white lights, red ornaments and silver stars.

I want fake snow and pine boughs.

And when everything is up it's beautiful. At least to me.

However, I'm sure Mr. Wright just wants to pull his hair out every year. (shh...I know there is not a lot there...don't make me feel worse) This year I tried harder. We listened to Christmas music and I even let him make some of the decisions. Well, at least one.

But who am I kidding it's not just Christmas. We put the house back to "normal" last week. And by "we" I mean I made the decisions and told Mr. Wright what he was allowed to do. He packed the stuff up in the boxes (after I sorted them out) and carried them down to the storage. Then I put the "regular stuff" out again. I'm not quite sure where Mr. Wright was at that point. Probably wishing he could escape the insanity of me. I know it sounds like I am just mean and bossy. And maybe even crazy...but the truth is that I think I might be - just a LITTLE bit neurotic.

Somewhere between the crazy me of decorating for Christmas and the crazy me of putting the house back together, there was a lot of cherished memories with family, friends and each other. Memories of singing, laughing and playing. Memories that have reminded me that Christmas is about giving...of oneself, of time and of love.

I hope to be better at not only remembering that next year but doing that next year.

Yesterday - I just got around to reading this in the December New Era. And although Christmas is over - I still think it is important for me today. As I set new goals or my new year's resolutions - I hope to be a better giver throughout the year. A giver of my love, my time and myself!

summer project

2010-12-27T21:48:00.000-07:00

I neglected to take a good before picture. This one shows the refurbished shed right in the middle of repairs. The rotted wall was removed and replaced. The trim was replaced and the whole foundation sealed to keep the water out.

Mr. Wright did his magic and added power, a new door and spot lights. And then we painted.

Next step was to fix the surrounding area.

With the help from a friend...

Voila!

the fruits of our labors

2010-12-26T21:10:00.006-07:00

I love home grown tomatoes. YUM!!!!

There is such thing as too many grape tomatoes.

The tomato cages lost the battle with those HUGE tomato plants.

We only had a few strawberries but that didn't stop us from enjoying our favorite new treat this summer - strawberries, sour cream and brown sugar.

And one pumpkin plant produces 14 pumpkins.

The goal for next year: Learn how to bottle tomatoes because I would love to have some garden tomatoes right now.

hosting a boutique

2010-12-13T14:31:00.005-07:00

There are things in life we never expect to do EVER. I kind of have a list of things - you know like cruising around the world, having ten kids, being a movie star,...having a boutique at my house never even entered my mind. But if it had, it would have been on that list. So, here's to doing the unexpected!

this is what I've been doing

2010-11-23T23:55:00.008-07:00

Visit me on www.freckledbeet.blogspot.com

lessons learned

2010-08-15T22:13:00.003-06:00

Evidently, the pumpkin and watermelon plants needed more space than we realized.

It took us two years...but we did it!

2010-07-18T17:20:00.002-06:00

WE HAVE A GARDEN...AND WE LOVE IT!

You decide...

2010-05-03T16:22:00.015-06:00

Mister Darcy vs Mister Knightley

By far these two gentleman (and they are fine gentleman indeed) are my favorite characters of all time. I read a great blog entry today listing the pros and cons of each and I loved it. So make sure you read this before making your decision.

It turns out she makes a good case for both of them. But as for me, I am also going with Mr. Knightley because I too have always wanted to say "...now I may call you my Mister Knightley".

ps...Mr. Wright is not a fan of Jane Austen, so he doesn't have a clue that the reason I call him Mr. Wright and sometimes my Mr. Wright on our blog is because of "Emma". He thinks it's because he is my Mr. "Right"...and, well, that's true also.

Happy Birthday to Me!

2010-04-27T22:00:00.005-06:00

Some of my favorite treats come nestled in a paper cup lined in a pretty box.

However, some of the nastiest flavors also come disguised as these yummy treats. Forrest Gump's momma was right, "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get." You never know if you will get the good chocolate or the nasty chocolate. For this reason I am a big fan of the insert thingy that sometimes come with chocolates to let you know what you will be enjoying and which ones to avoid.

The best solution to this problem is just create your own custom box at the candy store.

The next best thing is to go to Costco and buy the Milk Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Clusters. Every one of those clusters is yummy.

Better yet, have your husband surprise you on your birthday with a fancy chocolate box filled with those Caramel Macadamia Clusters from Costco. And as an extra touch have him make you an insert thingy so you know what you are enjoying and which ones to avoid. (by the way...none of them were avoided)

Thank you Mr. Wright for a fun and yummy birthday surprise!

Everything Edible

2010-04-16T16:25:00.003-06:00

Chocolate shell, edible grass and chocolate covered oreos. It turned out pretty cute. :)

**taste bud disclaimer
The edible green apple grass is just awful! YUCK!

Exactly Equal

2010-04-14T22:00:00.016-06:00

Easter brings with it many memories of coloring hard boiled eggs, the smell of vinegar, potato salad, Easter Egg hunts, deviled eggs, new dresses, The Atonement, Spring weather, plastic eggs filled with candy, a new beginning of sorts, spiced jelly beans...yum, flowers, hidden baskets, stuffed animals and personalized decorated chocolate eggs.

Back in the day the Easter Bunny (or should I say Mrs Easter Bunny) went to great lengths to make sure all of the Jackson kids had the same amount of candy. Exactly equal. I even suspect that she not only counted out each type of candy but also divided them out by color.

This information may help explain why I sort and eat M&M's and jelly beans by color. :)

But most importantly Easter is a celebration of the Resurrection of Christ and the gift He gave to each of us equally...exactly equal.

two years, bread, love & sick...

2010-02-23T11:05:00.005-07:00

Mr. Wright has been my Mr. Wright for two years now!

For our anniversary he gave me this nifty danish dough whisk.

You see I have recently learned how to make Artisan bread. When I brought home a sample for Mr. Wright to taste he loved it. The next day there was yeast and cornmeal in the cupboard. Did I mention he does most of the grocery shopping?

He loved it the first time I tried when it was too wet. He loved it the second time when it was too dry. We both loved it the third time (with the whisk) when it was just right!

Could the whisk have made all the difference?

My gift to him was a little fat book of love. I saw the idea online and it turned out so cute...take a look.

But for now all the bread and love in our whole house isn't helping my poor Mr. Wright feel any better. He's been sick for the past 3 days.

Snow anyone?

2010-02-21T16:09:00.000-07:00

If it were up to me I would say - no more snow! At least in the valley. Let it snow in the mountains all it needs to. Now I'm not trying to get rid of the season all together or even ruin our water table. I would just prefer not having anymore snow at my house.

Mr. Wright on the other hand...although I don't think he enjoys the snow...secretly wishes for more snow. You see he is a fixer. Since we have been in our house he has found some great deals online. Two that come to mind are our snow blower and our edger. He cleaned them up and worked on them until they worked like a charm. ("worked on them" means he did something to get them from not running to running but I don't really know what...although he explained it to me in detail**sigh**I forgot.)

With the snow blower he also had to replace the blades. And because you can't just buy the blade separately, it created a challenge but he was up for it. He first went around to find some rubber. Now it had to be hard rubber and of a certain thickness. Well, Mr. Wright found it and he got it for free. He then had to drill out the rivets that held the old ones on, cut out the new blades and bolt them on again. What a great job he did but I still don't want it to snow.

The old rivets.

The damaged blades.

The new rubber.

The new blades.

The finished project.

got Voles?

2010-02-07T20:58:00.007-07:00

The poor vole gets no recognition.

Everyone has heard of the mole. But most people go their whole lives without ever so much as hearing about "voles," let alone practicing vole control.

Voles construct well-defined, visible tunnels, or runways at or near the surface, about two inches wide. Vole runways result from the voles eating the grass blades, as well as from the constant traffic of numerous little feet beating over the same path.

And if any lawn and garden pest can literally “beat a path” through the grass due to their sheer numbers, it’s the voles. Rabbits don’t have anything over this fertile rodent!

Voles can burrow into the root systems of landscaping shrubs and trees, They can damage flower bulbs and potatoes in the garden. But mainly voles eat the stems and blades of grass. And the runways they leave behind in the process make for an unsightly lawn.

Even in winter you're not home-free with respect to potential vole damage. Voles will use snow as cover as they attack your landscaping.

So, YES, wish us luck cause we got VOLES!!!!!

The above pictures are of our very own vole runways. Mr.Wright saw the signs and has already started the vole control. Another reason I love my Mr. Wright.

He can take care of all your pests too. (shameless plug for Wright Pest Control...)

Could I really be Kristi?

2010-02-05T10:27:00.003-07:00

When we were young my Dad would ask us which one of us was Kristi and which one was Kelli. I remember thinking it was kind of cool that he couldn't tell and I would proudly inform him that I was Kelli. Then he would follow up with the question that haunts me today..."How do you know that you are Kelli? How do you know that I didn't switch you in the middle of the night and you just woke up in Kelli's bed."

What!?

I know, how mean right? And by the way, for my sibling out there with this same personality trait (you know who you are), I hope you can see that you take after Dad.

As a little kid, I was troubled for a moment about this question but decided that I was right because I would certainly know if I was really Kristi...right?

So the other day when Mr. Wright and I were talking about childhood memories, I was really bothered that in some of my memories I couldn't remember which one of us did what. Do I have memories of Kristi and memories of Kelli? Why can't I define these things in my head? Could I have been Kristi for a week, month or year before my Dad remembered to switch us back? Who am I?

Highlighting 2009

2010-01-13T10:30:00.003-07:00

I know, I know, it's really late for this but as the saying goes..."better late than never".

I have mixed feeling about this year we have been calling 2009. It was full of sorrow, fear, sadness, hardship and yet it also brought us joy, love, growth and many other blessing.

Lessons learned or re-discovered:

* There is not time for everything.
* Things don't have to be purchased just because they are on sale.
* Mr. Wright is not only a handyman but he is truly a handy man!
* Spring and Fall are my favorite seasons.
* Good will prevail.
* The power of the priesthood can quiet a worried mind, heal sorrow and comfort fears.
* My family means so much to me and I enjoy spending time with them.
* Children make me smile.
* Chocolate gives me heartburn.
* I'm grateful for my parents and all that they are.
* Darkness can always be eliminated by light.
* Prayers are heard.
* Disappointment is a part of life.
* Fasting brings strength.
* My heart is full of thanks.
* My mom is amazing.
* Discouragement is my biggest weakness.
* Game nights are always needed and always fun.

The cat's meow!

2009-12-16T22:55:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures of the cat box Mr. Wright made for his sister.

It was my idea to add the accent wall.

Mr. Wright is the best!

A proud moment.

2009-12-07T15:35:00.002-07:00

I finished "Pride and Predjudice". Hooray for me! It truly is a miracle, seriously. For those who don't know me. I am not a reader. In the last 5 years I have made more of an effort than I ever did in school and I have actually enjoyed it. Scary right. Well, it's the truth. But when I started Pride and Predjudice, man, it was so hard for me. I was glad I had seen the movie - or should I say movies because I needed that to get me threw. But here lies the problem with seeing movies before reading the novels. When I was reading I would imagine Keira Knightly as Elizabeth Bennet because she played her in the 2005 movie

but I imagined Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy and he played him in the 1995 TV mini series.

I guess that is the beauty of reading - you can create your own perfect version.

A different kind of house work!

2009-12-06T18:15:00.001-07:00

Over the past year we have done a bunch of projects to start making our new house "our home". Here are some pictures to help brag about my very talented Mr. Wright. I love that he is such a handy man.

We put up new black outdoor lights and a homemade address sign.

We painted the light post black and added flower box.

Mr. Wright suprised me one day and painted our shutters black.

Our new mailbox stands up staight and has no rust.

With our new spot lights we can see to take out the garbage at night.

The big summer project - stripped, sanded, secured and painted.

We (Mr Wright) moved pipes, repaired sprinklers and prepared our garden area.

Our crawl space has been cleaned, carpeted, repaired and we even put in additional lights. Talk about recycle, we used the old outside lights.

The grass WON!

2009-12-06T17:06:00.000-07:00

When we fixed the deck in the backyard and prepared the garden area we were left with a few areas that needed a lot of TLC.

We (Mr. Wright) tilled the ground and we planned seed for grass. We watched as grass and lots of weeds grew. But after watering and watering and watering we let the grass do its thing and the weeds disappeared.

I doubted many but now believe when they all told me "when nourished the good prevails".

Keeping the bad stuff out.

2009-12-06T16:00:00.003-07:00

Less sprinkler repairs this year and less weeds!!!

Last fall we (in this case "we" means Mr. Wright) installed a filter for the secondary water. WOW!!!! I didn't realize how much time & money went into repair and weed control last year until comparing it to this year.

This was one of the best things we did for our house.

no pictures needed...

2009-12-02T15:57:00.009-07:00

Early this summer I killed a snake with the lawn mower and I will never be the same. I didn't see it alive but I will always remember where I was, what it felt like and what I saw.

Thank you Mr. Wright for taking care of it.

Oohs & Ahhs

2009-12-02T14:21:00.006-07:00

Dear blog...it's been 4 months since my last entry.

I have attempted, edited, deleted and rewritten many entries. But with each entry I wondered, "who would want to read this?" The "oohs & ahhs" in my life never seem to reflect in my writing the justice they deserve.

While secrectly wanting to be a better writer I scan other's blogs. They often make me laugh and cry. I am not only impressed with the content but the frequency. There are many dedicated bloggers. And not the kind that would resemble my teenage journal (you know what I mean - only talking about the day and the most recent boy crisis), but great writing and pictures.

I love the dedication of many of my fellow bloggers and yet I know I am not alone, for there are plenty sites I frequently check and like mine show nothing new.

So, the next few entries are me playing catch up on 2009.

Fall back plans are more creative.

2009-07-26T18:21:00.004-06:00

Instead of our new bigger deck...our ever changing budget took us to plan B - "just paint it". But before we could even start to paint we needed to repair, support, secure and sand. Okay to be fair - Mr. Wright needed to repair, support and secure & "we" needed to sand. I don't even know how to tell you how bad it was - but it was bad...no...really bad. But I am so proud of our fall back plan & I am so impressed with Mr. Wright and his creativity. He was able to repair, strengthen and secure that darn rickety deck with very little money and lots of sweat. Thank you babe!

I LOVE IT!

New Additions

2009-05-13T16:03:00.005-06:00

Welcome to the family Spencer Joseph Jackson King.

and welcome Gavin Michael Wheeler.

We love you!!!

Here today - Gone tomorrow!

2009-05-05T18:11:00.001-06:00

"There's a party going on right here - a celebration to last through out the year."

Yesterday we had reason to celebrate. Mr Wright has been out of work for 6 months and I was laid off in March...so when I got a job offer yesterday we jumped up and down and all around. I was expecting the written offer the next day but instead I got the news that the president and owner ordered a hiring freeze after reviewing April financials and May forecast. It was sad for a few hours around the house today.

But honestly, we are so blessed. And although the stress of unemployment is so real, we have felt such love and support from people around us.

So the job search continues!

Mr Wright kills all the bugs!!!!

2009-05-02T13:05:00.003-06:00

Take advantage of this great rate and sleep easy knowing you won't be bugged anymore!

Who's who?

2009-04-17T10:38:00.010-06:00

My Family

2009-03-04T23:00:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

This Old Man...

2009-03-03T09:56:00.001-07:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Paper vs Clock

2009-02-19T15:58:00.008-07:00

Today is our 1st year anniversary.

This morning as I left for work, I had a little suprise in my car. A really sweet card from Mr. Wright. The card says, "I love you - You were so worth waiting for." It's funny (but nice) to get a sentimental card from him - because I just expect the day to day goofiness instead. I love him!

Snack Pack

2009-01-14T17:40:00.014-07:00

I am finally over my sinus infection and cold. But while I wasn't feeling great Mr Wright was doing all he could to help me feel better. What a great guy! He even went to the store and brought home one of my favorite snacks - Jello Pudding Snacks - I love them.

Everyday for a week I had a "snack pack" for breakfast on my way to work. (disclaimer: I know there is a brand called "Snack Pack" but Jello Brand is better but it is a lot more fun to say Snack Pack rather than Jello Pudding Snacks)

When the weekend came he went to take my car to fill it up with gas and discovered my 5 empty containers with spoons. I was mortified - I am not a slob! (disclaimer: Remember I hadn't been feeling well - yes that's my excuse)

We (or should I say he) laughed about it all day and now he calls me "Snack Pack".

Mr Wright has a million pet names for me and I call him "honey" or "babes". That's it - the other day I called him by his name. He thought he was in trouble for something. I am lame.

Our Christmas Wish

2008-12-29T22:30:00.002-07:00

Cookie Exchange

2008-12-16T12:30:00.003-07:00

This year was our "2nd Annual Cookie Exchange". My mom, sisters and I get together and bring a dozen cookies for each guest to take home. The cookies should be homeade but don't have to be a new recipe. We exchange recipes and serve brunch while chatting and tasting any extra cookies. If everyone could make it I would be making 9 dozen cookies - Yikes! This year we missed a few and so I made 6 dozen cookies and came home with 6 dozen different cookies. Among the cookies were Peanut Butter Hershey Kiss Cookies, Peppermint Melt-Aways, Coconut Peanut Butter Bars, Press Cookies, Mint Chocolate Wafer Cookies, and Cranberry Orange Pinwheels. Mr Wright and I divided them up and delivered them to our neighbors. It was nice to have a variety.

Scabs

2008-12-03T13:15:00.002-07:00

Why do we pick our scabs? Our bodies are amazing. When we fall and scrap ourselves up our body knows to start healing itself. If we clean the wound and protect it, it will form a scab and start the healing process. But many of us pick at our scabs and prolong the healing time as well as many times create scars.

Why do we pick at ourselves? The atonement is amazing. When we fall and sin it is there for us to heal. If we repent and change our behavior we form a type of scab and start the healing process. But may of us pick at our scabs and prolong the healing time. Others pick at faint scars that are left from years earlier. Scars that the Lord can't see anymore but we let ourselves see them still. The hardest part of repentance is the picking of scars and scabs...forgiving ourselves.

As explained to Simba in The Lion King, the past can hurt - but you either learn from it or let to control you. uh or something like that

Eight is Great

2008-11-24T10:21:00.003-07:00

I have been tagged!

Shows I like to watch:
1 - The Office
2 - Dexter
3 - Raising the Bar
4 - Law & Order SVU - even though Lane has a crush on Olivia
5 - Brothers & Sisters
6 - Sons of Anarchy
7 - Fringe
8 - ER

Restaurants I enjoy:
1 - Cafe Rio
2 - Market Street
3 - Restaurant Morelia's
4 - Texas Roadhouse
5 - Rio Grand Cafe
6 - Iggy's
7 - Applebee's
8 - Rafael's

Thing that happened today:
1 - Woke up late for work.
2 - Gave my husband a shot.
3 - Grabbed some toast, milk and a banana for breakfast.
4 - Packed up leftover for lunch.
5 - Listened to "Radio from Hell" while eating breakfast on the way to work.
6 - Checked my emails and opened mail.
7 - Worked on daily deposits.
8 - Right now - listening to music as I create this blog.

Things I look forward to:
1 - Kissing Lane hello.
2 - Girls night out with my sisters tonight to see "Twilight".
3 - Thanksgiving celebrations...aka food...aka pumpkin pie.
4 - Christmas Carols.
5 - Spring.
6 - Clean sheets.
7 - My husband singing to me.
8 - Good hair days.

Wish List
1 - Children. - Maybe I just mean a child. I may have jumped ahead a bit.
2 - That my mashed potatoes would have turned out yesterday. (I know what you are thinking..."How can you mess that up?"...right? I don't want to talk about it - those darn potatoes.)
3 - Sweet dreams...are made of these. Who am I to disagree?
4 - No more dusting and cleaning.
5 - I had more time.
6 - I had more friend on facebook than Lane. He keeps reminding me that he has more. Dang it!
7 - I would have keep up on my Spanish.
8 - Peace on earth.

A Great Quote for Those Tough Days

2008-11-21T16:04:00.002-07:00

“It isn’t as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don’t worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us. If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers.”
Gordon B. Hinckley

Did You Know?

2008-11-19T17:00:00.004-07:00

Turkeys can have heart attacks. Groups of turkeys, sometimes known as a rafter of turkeys would drop dead when the Air Force was conducting test runs and breaking the sound barrier nearby. Apparently turkeys can drown if they look up when it is raining. Excessive turkey breeding has caused turkey breasts to grow so enormous that the turkeys sometimes fall over. The Pilgrim Fathers would not eat lobster because they thought it was a giant insect.

Random Thoughts

2008-11-10T10:33:00.007-07:00

As Mr Wright and I watched TV recently, I started to think...stop laughing.

The program had a character that was terminally ill and was on her death bed in a great deal of pain. She wished she could end her life to be free of the pain but she was Catholic and knew that doing so would send her straight to hell. She asked her friend to do it for her since he was not Catholic.

Here is where my thoughts lead:

If she believed that she would be damned for committing murder or in this case suicide, why was it okay for someone else (a friend) to commit the crime just because he didn't believe? Wouldn't everyone be punished the same way, despite their believes? Does this mean if you don't believe you will be free from consequences? Do other people really believe this?

I got the "it's only TV" look from Mr Wright - but someone wrote this, someone thought about this - right?

Coming Clean

2008-10-31T10:16:00.006-06:00

I am ready to come clean about something. I am a closet blog reader. I have publicly made fun of all of you for some time. I mocked your openness and I mocked your vagueness - all while I checked daily for any updates. My addiction to the soap operas you all call "Life" has created a huge desire to join. To come out and declare "Blogging rocks!".