Thursday, November 12, 2009

schooling our future



(a tip for any libs visiting today- moderate sarcasm inserted throughout)


as many of you know, i send boo to The Training School for Future Right- Wing Extremists.

at this school, things are done a little bit differently.

each & every morning they begin their day, saying the pledge of allegiance, complete with the wording "under God" followed by singing the star spangled banner.
their uniforms are red, white and blue.
And, they are taught all about our founding fathers, the presidents, and Christopher Columbus (the original version, not the progressives re-invention). they learn of martin luther king, the ending of the cold war, 9-11 and other major historical events.

on veterans day, they present a well rehearsed indoctrination to those who have or are now serving in our military.

it begins with a chosen, jr. high age boy scout, leading the posting of the colors.

as he walks into the gym...


... all stand, face the flag and even naturally place their hands upon their hearts.

at this school they are taught, beginning in kindergarten, proper respect for the flag and what it represents.
they are taught of those who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we share.
they have studied history, wars, and other events that have formed this great nation.
and they understand.
they sing the national anthem.
all verses.
it is a sight to behold!




each year various experienced right wingers are invited to say a few words. each time, they are always motivating, emotional and come with heartfelt experiences to share.

this year was no different.

there were two speakers:
the first was Bryant Jacobs who served in the Army of the 65th Engineers. He was injured in a roadside bomb and spent 2 years in Walter Reed army medical center. two years in a hospital! though it has taken him years to recover and he's had over 35 surgeries, leaving him still, today walking with a cane - he spoke with pride, of freedom, of this country and of his service with his military brothers and sisters-and he spoke with no regrets.

Jeanine Lundell was the second speaker. she is a mother of four children who attend this school of radicals. her husband enlisted in the army reserves after 9-11 with a desire to promote freedom and the liberties of this people and to fight against the terrorists. he was sent to afghanistan where he served and ultimately died defending freedom. her words brought an understanding to the children, and all in attendance, on a more personal level. many tears were shed as she shared her story.




following the speakers remarks,
the children proceeded with their program to the vets and military.
and though there were no barack hussein obama mmmmm songs on the program;
they did sing;

this land is your land
this is my country
god bless america
and proud to be an american




it was the perfect day!
my heart rang with pride for those who have served valiantly with honor.



God Bless America!

thankful thursday

-it's the simple things that make me most happy-


darius rucker said it so well right here (yeah, i was totally diggin' last nights cmt music awards!)



as far as I can see, I've got everything I want

Cause I've got a roof over my head,
the man I love laying in my bed
And it's alright, alright
I've got shoes under my feet
Forever in his eyes staring back at me
And it's alright, alright
And I've got all I need
And it's alright by me

Maybe later on we'll walk down to the river
Lay on a blanket and stare up at the moon
It may not be no French Riviera
But it's all the same to me as long as I'm with you

It may be a simple life, but that's okay
If you ask me baby, I think I've got it made

It's alright by me, yeah yeah
When I lay down at night I thank the Lord above
For giving me everything I ever could dream of

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

wordless wednesday




Monday, November 9, 2009

53%.......we do not want this tax & spend path to socialism!!


image via

as reported over the week-end, after much arm-twisting breaking, the health care reform bill passed through the house. even though i knew this was how it would go down, still, i was left sick to my stomach throughout the week-end, witnessing, once again, the majority of american voices ignored.

next, the bill goes to the senate. if you listen to a republican talk, you'll hear it's dead on arrival; if you listen to a democrat, it's a no brainer, they have the numbers and will have the votes and it is going to pass.

so, it comes back to us. the only way this bill has the chance of not passing in the senate is if we burn up those phone lines! we must call and remind those -on the more moderate left -and remind them of the souls they once had. if they truly want what is best for the people then they must give up their job security, and side with those they were elected to represent. their loyalty belongs to the american people, the seniors, the voters, the people. their allegiances should not belong to the lunatic who is driving us, as a nation, away from our freedoms, safety and values. they must remain loyal to the majority of americans who reject this bill!

the obama administration has found it to their advantage to encourage mediocrity. depressed losers who have given up on themselves, love this plan. the rest of us do not. obama needs to work his plan to keep those with resources & understanding down and out of opposition, and hold those with unlimited cash machines and marxist ideals, close by his side and in high protective places, as his plan attempts to unfold. many democrats see this agenda for what it is, yet, believe it behooves them to stand shoulder to shoulder with obama as he drives us into irreversible socialism. they are simply trying to situate themselves to be protected on his side of the fence. those who choose to take this path and vote have lost their souls, their integrity and they are cowards.

still today, i do believe that the government only has as much power as the people are allowing them to have.

how much power will we allow them to have?

if we have time to read (and write) blogs, then we have time to make some phone calls.

note:

if obama-care becomes law, every decision of what to insure or not to insure will no longer be our choice or judgment call. instead procedures, treatments and healthcare options will be based on government politics.---the government will decide for you, based on personal history and funds available, your choices & options (or lack of them) regarding your children and aging parents. the government in power will dictate when & if an mri is appropriate, whether a breast cancer patient can get Avastin or other helpful, expensive drugs, if we qualify, in their eyes for dialysis, pacemakers and other life persevering options. we will be subject to political intervention in every aspect of our future regarding living and dying when it comes to freedom & personal health.

in order to fund the program, they will tax us on our hard earned money. yes, you will be taxed beyond what you ever imagined; mega-taxing your dollars to gain the right and access to your money as a means to pay for their power!

for a better understanding of rationaing, costs and taxes, refer to what the wall street journal called “the worst piece of post-New Deal legislation ever introduced”!

i could go on and on about how this is going to impact the common american, how it will be the final nail in the coffin of the small and middle business men and women, how it will take the insurance companies completely out of business and how healthcare for ourselves and our families in the near future will be far below the standards we have earned, and come to expect in america.
we absolutely must stop it now!

here are a few ways to begin today-
note the following from the american thinker:

"For a start, here are some critically important Senators who for various reasons might not go along with the Health Care Reform herd in the Senate:

Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) 202-224-5623
Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) 202-224-2043>
Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) 202-224-4843
Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) 202-224-4041
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) 202-224-2551
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) 202-224-6154
Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) 202-224-5824

Contact them immediately and repeatedly, and don't forget to contact your own Senator. And remember, in politics a letter is worth 100 emails. So, if you still remember how to do snail mail, you can get the postal addresses of every Senator here. Let's do it, people. Our personal freedom and our democratic Republic depend on it."

let's get busy!


shop shop




started your christmas shopping yet?
(this post written on saturday but, due to the busy nature of my week-end,
was not finished and posted until today.)

i always enjoy seeing what others are giving for the holidays, hoping for a few new ideas of things i wouldn't have thought of.
if you feel the same way, then join me here every saturday from now through december 19th and lets share shopping notes, thoughts and ideas that we all can benefit from.

today's shop talk:
scents, fragrances & colognes

i usually give members of my family a bit of perfume each year. this is a daunting item to buy, as it is rather personal and everyone has strong feelings of what they find pleasant.
most of us are pretty picky when it comes to fragrances. some we find pleasant and some, if you are like me, leave you with nothing but a raging headache.

going with an extremely light fragrance is usually safe.

i've found light blue to be my signature color & the one i wear most every single day.
it's light and not overpowering. i receive many compliments on how good i smell after giving a hug or a snuggle (that is the trick- people should only smell your perfume when up close or when you brisk by leaving an ever so slight curiously sweet aroma in your path.)
like music, certain scents have the ability to bring back memories and provide comforting feelings that last a lifetime and spark emotion with others.

early this morning nordstrom sponsored a special invitation to their regular perfume buying costumers - ahla....including ME- featuring all their perfume and cologne vendors, complete with special sets, prices and most importantly free gifts and bags. i showed up bright and early- and now sit here gagging myself, smelling like a combination of fruits, musks, florals & spices.

the following are some of the lighter scents, i quite liked and would recommend:

of course, like i said light blue! though i alternate it, occasionally with others, this is my all time favorite scent!
marc jacobs- daisy- my shauna's fave!
marc jacobs also has a new fragrance called lola-
it has the most beautiful bottle- but the scent was too heavy and i didn't like it much, which is too bad because i really wanted that bottle!
be delicious- yum!
ed hardy for women-
the ed hardy scents were new to me- i thought they were great!
ed hardy for men
true religion for men - this is what tj currently wears.
acqua di gio--it's been around awhile, but i still love its fresh clean scent.
totally old school, i know, but, i also still really like obsession for men
and even old spice (reminds me of my dad)

if you are in the market for a new fragrance,
you might like to try a few of these;
then let me know what you think.
what are a few of your favorite fragrances?

Saturday, November 7, 2009

of course she did...

... "before your love" by kelly clarkson.





love, romance and a little song.

Friday, November 6, 2009

give it away!

i don't know about you, but i'm ready for some good news----



today, i am happy to announce the prize(s) of my little/big giveaway...

1st, for my utah friends:



two, 4th row seats for the november 24th jazz game against the oklahoma city thunder!


see there, the happy faces of prior ticket holders of these awesome seats.


not only is the viewing superb, but, jazz games offer the best utah people watching around.
the bear is a hoot (if you bring a kid, don't forget the silly string)
the jazz dancers, enough said.
the up close and personal vision of the players, like you've never before seen.
it's something different for a change offering an evening full of fun!

or

if, for whatever reason, it isn't possible for you to go to this game,
enter to win one of these great reads instead:  (not quite the same value, but, hey, it's something)








to qualify for the drawing the rules are simple:

1. you must be a regular reader of pedaling fast. by regular i mean you tune in here at least once a week.

2. even if you have never left a comment, (oh, the shame!) you are still invited to play.

3. if you read here often & leave comments on a regular basis, your name will be entered twice.

4. if you visit regularly but, have never left or rarely leave comments, that is okay, you can still play, but your name will only be entered in once. fair enough?

5. you must leave a comment on this post. if you don't know how or don't have a google account, it is very easy; simply click below this post where it says, in very small print: SPEAK; a box will appear; place your curser in the box and type stuff; include your name & who you are (for example: rich, we went to high school together, sally, your stalker, debbie, your favorite friend... you get the picture)....then click on the little circle where it says "post as anonymous." that's it. you did it! your comment won't appear instantly, but will usually be posted, for all to see, within the hour.

BONUS:
if you would like better odds at winning, answer any or all of the following questions.
for each question answered correctly, your name will be added, again, to the random pool.

1. what is my favorite hobby?
2. how is boo related to me and what is her favorite sport?
3. one show on tv i seriously follow like a giddy girl?
4. what was one of the happiest events in my life this year?
5. what was the saddest event, posted, in my life this year?
6. in what state did i grow up?
7. what is my daughter amber majoring in at byu?
8. what color is my house?
9. other than family, what is my favorite thing to blog about?
choose one - (politics, entertainment, biking or my faith)
10. why do you, regularly, visit this site?
choose no more than 2 - (out of obligation- to get me to look at your site- to see how many ways one can butcher the english language- for the recipes- the politics- to laugh at me- to spy- because we're related & you are truly interested- you enjoy the pictures- because we're friends who don't see each other often enough- it's a simple, easy, short read- you can relate to this life or just because our personalities seem to "click.")

-a great big shout out to my sponsor, big daddy, for donating the tickets.-



contest ends friday the 13th....


there you go
i hope you all play along.
Good Luck!


Thursday, November 5, 2009

an exciting giveaway....the best yet!

i'm super busy today and shouldn't be on the blog-but here i am because, well, because i have stuff;
and after the stuff,

i am here with something exciting to announce!

first the stuff:


have you heard what's going on in d.c. today!
ha! we are not done yet... plan on this for the next 3 years!


i am thrilled by the sight of these patriots!

did you hear about Maine?
hmmm
so, guess it's not all about those darn mormons after all.




are we all clear, now,
on the fact that many
were "had" on the whole global warming pile of crap?

yeah, it's pretty obvious when even the great al, himself, cannot deny the plain truth.



raving mad.....that reminds me of a few "friends" in new jersey.
looks like they have themselves a new Governor.
that just cracks me up!



my neighbor told me today, she saw this book available at costco for only $13.00.



books, how i love a good book;
can't wait to read hers;
coming out next week!



all of these things make me so happy!

when i'm happy, i dance.



not only do i dance
but i start giving things away....


tune in tomorrow, to find out all the details of my latest and greatest bloggy give-away.


i look at it as a bit of a reward to all who put up with me,
stick around, whether they agree with my political views or not,
and continue to act somewhat interested in the endless amount of wedding pictures posted of my daughters recent wedding.





what might it be?




here's a little clue.


Wednesday, November 4, 2009

yo!