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Re: Can extreme feelings of rejection cause panic attacks?

Brandi — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:28:59 -0000

Anything that causes you anxiety can trigger a panic attack.
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Re: Wordless Wednesday

Brandi — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:03:00 -0000

How sweet.

Re: Aloha Friday

Brandi — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:26:00 -0000

Probably the song by Warrent...I think it's called picture but I could be wrong...

I've got a picture of you standing by the door, it's black and white and faded...

Wow that just took me way back! I can still remember my friend Kelly and I singing that song!

Re: Aloha Friday

Brandi — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:44:00 -0000

I love Football everything else is ok but I have a passion for football. Roll Tide!

Re: Wordless Wednesday – Cold

Brandi — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:31:00 -0000

They look so cute! It's been in the mid-60s here (70 yesterday!), but the snow's coming tomorrow. Boo!

Re: Crock Pot Challenge – Week One

Brandi — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:40:00 -0000

I wonder ifhow the stroganoff would taste with stew meat vs the roast? Too lazy to cut it up...

Re: Tiny Prints – A Review

Brandi — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:28:00 -0000

I love tiny prints! I ordered my Christmas cards through them this year. I was going to order birth announcements, but i never got around to it.

Re: Crockpot Challenge – Are you in???

Brandi — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:39:00 -0000

Never mind. I just the code on your sidebar.

Re: Crockpot Challenge – Are you in???

Brandi — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:38:00 -0000

My gumma bought me a crockpot when I first moved out on my own about 12 years ago. I love my crockpot, but I don't use it nearly enough! I mostly use it to make the best, moistest, never need a knife, fall-apart-when-you-take-it-out pot roast. And beef stew. And bbq beef sandwiches. And my Gumma's ham hock and beans that I haven't made in years. I can't wait to see your recipes!

P.S. How do I add your button to my blog so it links back here? It's easy when the code's there, but I don't know how to do it with just the button.

Re: Need Help! Calling all organizers!! (and a giveaway)

Brandi — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:25:00 -0000

Here's what I did. It's a pretty bad example since it's a total mess, but you can kind of get an idea. Our basement is kind of W shaped, so we have a separate TV (man pit) area and play area. The bookcases and the bins all came from Target. I'll take a picture of it clean tomorrow to show you. Since you don't have that much floor space and everyone's suggesting you go up, you can also do something like what I did in our "formal" living room. The bookcases are the same, except the ones in the basement all are the smallest size.

Re: Conversations with "R"

Brandi — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:15:00 -0000

LOL! Too funny!

Merru Christmas!

Re: Need a Peek??

Brandi — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:04:00 -0000

Does the itouch not have internet access? I thought the only difference between the itouch and iphone were that the iphone had a phone. I don't really know much about the itouch, though.

I'm the gadget geek in our house too. I would MUCH rather get camera accessories or techie stuff than jewelry and flowers! Damon knows me so well; he got me my own laptop and Photoshop CS4 for Christmas/our anniversary! I can't wait for Photoshop to get here!

Re: Groovy Paper – A Giveaway

Brandi — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:43:00 -0000

Very cute! I love the mommy cards in the spiral dots pattern.

Re: Affordable Laptop Option for Busy Moms

Brandi — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:08:00 -0000

Are those mini ones fully-functioning, or are they just for internet? I wasn't sure, so I ultimately decided I wanted a bigger screen. Dude, I'm getting a (pink!) Dell! It'll be here Tuesday!

Re: Mixerz – A Giveaway

Brandi — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:37:00 -0000

This time of year, I consume copious amounts of eggnog. I've never had it spiked or homemade, though. I usually buy a carton once or twice a week, just for me. I LOVE eggnog!

Re: Build-A-Bear for your Wii – A Giveaway

Brandi — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:29:00 -0000

What a fun idea for a game! So far, we've managed to keep Abby far away from Build-a-Bear. I know she'd love to make one, but she's just not that into stuffed animals. My favorite was a Muncheechee (sp?). The ugly little monkey with the thumbs you can stick in his mouth. I also had a Raggedy Ann and Andy set that were made by my great-grandmother.

blbuskohlATgmail.com

Re: Discount on a great nursing cover

Brandi — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:29:00 -0000

Thanks Laura!

Re: Libman Wonder Mop – A Review & Giveaway

Brandi — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:18:00 -0000

Hi Laura! Vacuuming is definitely my least favorite chore. I hate it so much that Damon does it instead. The least favorite chore that *I* do would have to be cleaning my shower. I'd rather clean toilets than my shower.

Re: That’s Not My Reindeer – A Review & Giveaway

Brandi — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:43:00 -0000

hi Laura! Abby loves to "read" books back to us too. Her teacher said that's the first step in learning to read.

Re: Ranch Chicken and Potatoes

Brandi — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:35:00 -0000

Sounds delicious Laura. And easy too! This is definitely something we'd all eat.

Re: Wordless Wednesday – My Princesses

Brandi — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:10:00 -0000

Too cute!

Re: Today is my birthday

Brandi — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:29:00 -0000

Happy birthday!!

Re: Pink…Like the color

Brandi — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:57:00 -0000

I tried to get Damon to take my last name too because Page is much easier to deal with than Buskohl (BUS-coal). No one can ever pronounce our last name. I was always amazed at how often people misspelled Page too.

Re: Our high tech family

Brandi — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0000

We're not as high-tech as I'd like to be. I'm definitely the techier one in our family too. We only have one computer, a laptop, that we have to fight over. I'd LOVE to get a second laptop, a mac this time, but Damon won't let me. I've been drooling over iPhones since they first came out, but haven't been able to justify the purchase since my phone was perfectly fine and under contract. Well, it's suddenly showing signs of dying, and the contract expired in August, so I'm definitely getting one soon! We don't play video games, but I'd love a Wii because I want a Wii Fit. We do have a couple fancy tv's. I was the one who did the research and chose the tv to buy even though it was "Damon's." And the DVR changed my life!

Re: Funny for the day

Brandi — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:02:00 -0000

Hi Laura! We miss you!

Re: http://artbydiahn.blogspot.com/2009/05/happy-mothers-shadow-shot-sunday.html

Brandi — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:40:00 -0000

I absolutely love your shadow shot! I love the way your dress is flowing and the shadow picked it up! Great photo!
I also enjoyed your soap shadow. Very cool. And I've never seen or tried the cucumber soap from Method. Sounds like I need to!

Re: http://artbydiahn.blogspot.com/2009/05/shadow-patterns.html

Brandi — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:19:22 -0000

Love it!
I love the simpleness of your bathroom too!

Re: http://artbydiahn.blogspot.com/2009/06/summer-shadows.html

Brandi — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:24:41 -0000

I thought it was taken under water too until I looked again, and read your post.
I just love summer by the pool. Ahhh.

Re: I love pearls – Pearl Paradise giveaway

Brandi — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:27:00 -0000

I've just subscribed via Bloglines. :)
Brandi

brandiandjosh(at)knology(dot)net

Re: I love pearls – Pearl Paradise giveaway

Brandi — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:26:00 -0000

I LOVE the Deco Collection Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Necklace. It's gorgeous!
Brandi

brandiandjosh(at)knology(dot)net

Re: Schlepping my crap around

Brandi — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:34:00 -0000

I use the craigslist free section and freecycle a lot to get rid of things I dont want/need/no longer use and to get things that I do want/need. I also yard sale a lot, especially for kids clothes. You can find new or gently used clothes at yard sales for cheap. Babies grow so quick anyway, so there is no need to spend a ton of money for them to wear something a few times. When my child grows out of the clothes...they go back on freecycle and are generally taken by someone else who can use them within the same day. This helps to cut back on waste, but also saves money.

Re: Yes, Tim Burton is still… odd

Brandi — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:42:01 -0000

I can't wait to see this movie!

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » DMT-100 Speakers Look Like Freaky Eyes, Are Supposed To Sound Better

Brandi — Fri, 18 May 2007 14:32:38 -0000

Residents fans might like these.

Re: Playing With Your Food Just Got A Lot More Fun

Brandi — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:37:02 -0000

Actually, the spoon functions like a good old-fashioned fountain or dip pen (ballpoints invariably contain their own ink supply). Still, fun!-- would marinara sauce be too think, I wonder? (The local Italian restaurant provides paper tableclothes and crayons.)

Re: Increasing Traffic, Readers and Loyalty

Brandi — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:35:31 -0000

Thanks for the good ideas! I'm glad that after reading this, I've found that I haven't been a terrible blogger! :)
I would love to know how to add a link to the comment form. I have seen that on some other's blogs, but I'm not sure how to do it. Maybe it's because I'm on Blogger? Hmm.

Re: I’m Handing Out Some More Blog Popz

Brandi — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:29:00 -0000

Aww, thank you Jessica. You are so sweet.

Re: WW 1.14 Edition

Brandi — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:40:00 -0000

Thats so sweet.

Woohoo, I can finally comment on your page. I don't know why my computer wouldn't let me before.

Re: Broncos squander playoff berth

Brandi — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 11:09:54 -0000

if we can't beat the 49ers at home, we don't desrve the playoffs. we just need to continue restructuring, we'll come back next year.

Re: The Thinking Man’s Take On: The Hype Machine

Brandi — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:06:11 -0000

Haha, does PMA really have to "test" the hype machine method? I'm sure you guys are pros at that already ;)

Re: http://colormesillyphotography.blogspot.com/2009/08/wellagain-i-have-had-to-move.html

Brandi — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:01:11 -0000

UGH, I need to fix one part, the sidebars are in the header on this PC. : ( I will have to fix it on Sunday whyen I get home.

I am SO happy you love it though. :D

I promise it will be perfect when I get home. :D

Re: http://colormesillyphotography.blogspot.com/2009/08/wellagain-i-have-had-to-move.html

Brandi — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:18:34 -0000

Awww I just read the entry. : D You make me feel all fuzzy!!! :D

Re: http://livelaughloveourway.blogspot.com/2009/08/big-fat-goober-post-lol.html

Brandi — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:29:07 -0000

omg you totally did a goober post! I lub it!

Re: Is \"Pink Gold\" Coming To Your Local Grocery Store Soon?

Brandi — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:59:42 -0000

I think the big picture is being overlooked. Eating lower on the food chain? Come on! For people, we are talking fruits and vegetables, not the greatest source of food for marine life. Though krill has been harvested, once people start talking about it all over the world, do you really think that isn't going to have an impact? Marine life is already dealing with major problems with their breeding grounds and transitory paths...with garbage, ship traffic, NOISE, hunting, climate change...now we want to decimate the primary food for which everything depends? Krill is a keystone species...this means that many food chains and ecosystems depend on it. The absence of this simple little crustacean would affect many marine mammals and fish and the terrestrial animals that depend on them. Have we as a human society ever done anything totally sustainable? No, this is just the next victim to our need for greed. I also agree with Paul, in that, if we are looking to krill...that is saying alot about how overharvested many other options are.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2009/03/sean-brown-denied-parole.html

Brandi — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:59:57 -0000

I never heard about this crime until just now, so I googled it to read what had happened. This is absolutely sick to see how cold blooded and evil these boys could be. they have absolutely no conscience!!!! I hope they have to do their full terms and don't get out a single second early. They deserve every minute they have behind bars and 100 times that. They will get their punishment here, but that is nothing compared to what they will get when they meet their maker. They are pure EVIL and God will make sure that they get what is deserved. We have to believe in that otherwise it will feel like a complete injustice for the easy term sentence they received here on earth. God bless Ashton and her family. I am sure she is in Gods care and His hands will take great care of her. God bless and I am so thankful the parole board saw what sick people these devil controlled guys are!

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/8-arrested-in-taped-beating_08.html

Brandi — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:20:11 -0000

these bitches disgust me.. all of em.. i hope they get there ass beat in jail.. and i hope they stay in there.. and wen they get out.. i hope they get another ass wooping! all the disgusting things that happen in jail.. shuld happen to them! stupid whores!

and what are all there myspace links? I wanna see what these nasty punks look like!

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/another-naperville-pedo-gets-caught.html

Brandi — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:20:51 -0000

That is very sad! People like this should be locked away and we should throw away the key. How do people get a hold of child porn. who takes the pics. I have never really understood this

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/canadian-pervert-gets-5-years.html

Brandi — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:59:25 -0000

this is very sad yet another child who has been taken advantage of or has been sexually abused. When is this all Gonna end??? :( :(

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/accused-child-rapist.html

Brandi — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:45:42 -0000

That is too bad that this had to happen to someone of this age. i am totally horrified.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/accused-child-rapist.html

Brandi — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:15:16 -0000

i am not sure what an emo is. All i know is they look dark and scary. :(

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/accused-child-rapist.html

Brandi — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:43:26 -0000

i think lots of people would agree. there are a lot of sick people in this world and lots of people do things that are wong and just plain weird. I wish we could find out what triggers this kind of behavior in people. Maybe it was just som kind of weird fantasy he was acting upon?!? Maybe ;)

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/accused-child-rapist.html

Brandi — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:26:55 -0000

i think someone should try and get this guy some help quick. find out what would make him ever want to do something like this.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/accused-child-rapist.html

Brandi — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:37:55 -0000

people are feeling bad for this guy because he needs some serious help! And why would you want to claim this guy as part of your family i dont know why. if i were you i would be denying that i knew him at all

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/accused-child-rapist.html

Brandi — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:18:50 -0000

How could anyone stand up for a man (KID) I should say after what he has done. I dont care if your family or not. that sicko is gonna get whats comin to him. or maybe thats what he wants. I mean he did go after a little boy??
Have Fun in Prison

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/witness-intimidtaion-through-song-and.html

Brandi — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:38:23 -0000

i feel for him

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/witness-intimidtaion-through-song-and.html

Brandi — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:19:32 -0000

what the hell do you care! mind ur own god damned business. you are not the only one allowed to comment on here

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/witness-intimidtaion-through-song-and.html

Brandi — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:03:03 -0000

why would i be one of MIKES friends. i dont even know who he is!! is he your friend??

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/witness-intimidtaion-through-song-and.html

Brandi — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:33:07 -0000

I am Brandi!! Thats who I am ?? Who are you

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/witness-intimidtaion-through-song-and.html

Brandi — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:33:45 -0000

YO YO HOMIE

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/dexter-brown.html

Brandi — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:27:34 -0000

No car mommy suck ass

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/dexter-brown.html

Brandi — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:32:48 -0000

Tatiana u need to type so everybody can understand what you are saying. lets not be childish

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/dexter-brown.html

Brandi — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:09:55 -0000

MissMerlyn you do in fact have every right to judge people as we all do it is a freedom that we are all so grateful to have. But if you are to judge in a negative way i think that everyone would appreciate if you judged and voiced your opinion to yourself. If you have something positive to say then good I am sure we would all like to hear.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/dexter-brown.html

Brandi — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:06:28 -0000

i think its about time we wrap this whole controversy up. its over

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/dexter-brown.html

Brandi — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:39:55 -0000

R.I.P. Dexter

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/dexter-brown.html

Brandi — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:36:47 -0000

ya'll is krazeee. this issue is about a man killing people there should be no argument. killing is wrong no matter what the reason! Black and White has nothing to do with it either! i think we should wrap this up guys. it went from a guy killing. to people arguing about racism. lets focus on the actual story!

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/dexter-brown.html

Brandi — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:20:00 -0000

4 real?? why did u ban that gurl she was only voicin her opinion?

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/dexter-brown.html

Brandi — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:52:30 -0000

why is racism so big now

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/dexter-brown.html

Brandi — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:04:56 -0000

this is all bull. people need to watch what they say

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/40-year-old-girl-hooker-sentenced.html

Brandi — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:10:01 -0000

GET A REAL JOB SERIOUSLY. 2 YEARS IS KINDA SHORT DONT YA THINK?

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/satanists-deface-church.html

Brandi — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:40:01 -0000

OsTErKAMp

Re: http://earthmother-intheraw.blogspot.com/2008/09/high-raw-or-raw-high.html

Brandi — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:24:00 -0000

I know exactly what you mean. I feel so alive when I am eating a diet consisting of live whole foods.

I have more energy, my skin is clear, I feel light as a feather, and my mind, body and soul feel as though they are one.

I wish I could spread this joy to my hubby, but for now I am pleased that the kids are picking up the nutricious habits.

You rock, keep it up girl I'm rooting for ya:~)

Re: http://marvelousmasons.blogspot.com/2009/03/aloha-friday.html

Brandi — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:00:00 -0000

I would have to say I wouldn't change anything...bc those hard times are how I got to be who I am today. I guess I would change one thing...my dad dieing, but can you really change something like that?

And as much as I would love him to be here, I wouldn't be where I am today if he were still here...because all of my choices would have been different from the time I was 12 til now.

Re: http://weblog.liberatormagazine.com/2008/09/we-won-liberator-voted-best-culture.html

Brandi — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:21:00 -0000

CONGRATS!!!! You Guys Are Great!

Re: http://weblog.liberatormagazine.com/2007/09/dont-vote-for-hillary.html

Brandi — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:11:00 -0000

Brian…I know that what I am doing is going to make a difference for this world! There is no doubt in mind about that. I, as you know, am very opinionated, and I feel that as an “educator” I need to allow people the freedom to make their own choices and I realized that the messages I wanted to get out there were based off of real situations, but the contents clearly came from my mind and my feelings. I do not think that is fare to viewers to feed them info. That, no matter how I feel about it, it is propaganda. No, I do not think that the liberator is trying to brainwash people, but I do think that subjectivity when proposed to masses of people is propaganda. And yes, all forms of editorial writing are, and I am not saying that is negative, it’s just not holistic. What is important to me or has become important to me is to give/bring honesty and truth and allow a space for people to make up their own minds after being presented with all of the facts. That is what I have faith in doing. It is a challenge and it scares me, but I know it can be done, because that is what I desire.

Objectivity is not truth! Truth is not nice or politically correct either. Truth makes people uncomfortable and it challenges them, and that happens without me having to push how I feel about something. If people were able to see the atrocities that occur in this world do you think they would be worried about being politically correct? Do you think they would care about people’s feelings? Truth gets people killed because it isn’t any of those things. The point of giving people facts is to get them to participate, to make the choice for them selves. I am not worried about hurting people’s feelings. A journalist, scholar etc. has all of the information and then they make a decision. There is no true progress made when you have thousands of people saying I agree with this person or that person and do not have the entire story. I actually think that truth is gorier and more hurtful than subjectivity or one person’s truth because it is real. It is raw, untrimmed. It’s like this…how many times have you been told something about a particular country or type of people and have a feeling about it, whether it be good or bad, and you experience the place and people for yourself and you see all aspects of the situation and you gain truth and an opinion you can own and that you decided upon because you experienced that thing for yourself. That is what I want to do, come as close to creating reality for people so that they can feel like they were given the power to decide and there is no wrong in that. We all have to be true to ourselves, but your truth does not have to be mine and I am ok with that. That does not mean that I am lukewarm about anything, that means that I believe people have enough sense and enough human in them to make a choice.

Plus having Dialogue is very different from presenting information, of course when having an open discussion you can voice your opinion. But I will, through a visual medium, make it a point to present information, not subjectively, not objectively, but truthfully.

Oh and we don’t talk about religion in film school, nor am I talking about religion, I am referring to world issues. We talk about Hollywood and being subjective and getting “your story” out. That is not my mission I disagree with a lot of it. All of Hollywood is subjective, they make loads of cash being subjective and pushing garbage, I’m not about that.

Re: http://weblog.liberatormagazine.com/2007/09/dont-vote-for-hillary.html

Brandi — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:54:00 -0000

Sorry I’m back one last thought. I was just thinking that even the liberator is propaganda. I do not mean that in a negative way at all, often times, there seems to be similar thinking people who visit. So although there might be disagreements, various sides of the actual story are not often told. Is it really fair? Not to say that either side is right or wrong, but wouldn’t it make things a little better if we could understand where all involved in whatever topic were coming from? This is why I often times do not respond to things that I read here because I get all caught up in wanting to respond and say something and ask questions that maybe there is no real answer to. My mind if full of How’s, but who has the answers? I believe in dialogue but I do not know if they are here in this space.

Re: http://weblog.liberatormagazine.com/2007/09/dont-vote-for-hillary.html

Brandi — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:39:00 -0000

This country does need reconstruction in a serious way. And of course in an ideal world health care would be free and of a wonderful quality. But here, now, how do we get people to know the candidates. People do not read as much as we would like them too. People want to be fed information and I realize that especially being in film school. It is crazy how hungry people are to be told what they believe and how they feel about a particular situation. Is it the responsibility of people who have info to get it to those folks who do not have the full story or are making decisions based on the concept of going against societal norms to create change? How do you deliver a non-bias message that just tells information to the masses? This is my struggle here, everyday I think about it. For example I am working with a guy who is completing his PhD at UCLA in History. He is focusing on the East Timor conflict. How do I, as a filmmaker, someone who is responsible for giving information tell the story orally and visually without being bias toward one country that is involved? I guess my point is that people do not know a significant amount of information when it comes to world issues or politics in general. Therefore, I think, they become inactive or they chose what propaganda has given them. The media knows this and they push for it and this why and how poor people stay poor because many do not know and do not seek truth. I guess what I am trying to say is that the issue of who to choose for president is just a microcosm on the spectrum of people not obtaining information for their benefit. When will truth be important enough? I do not know if the feeling of comfort from not having to face the reality of specific situations will continue to override truth. But I have faith and I will keep thinking until I figure out how to deliver non-bias info. How to simply see things for the negative and positive of all sides. I think that it takes a change in how you view life and the world and live your day to day. I know, in time, I have had to alter my way of thinking in order to be honest with myself about what I believe and feel and why. I have had to be truthful in every aspect of my life and I don’t know if the majority regardless of color is ready to do that. Ok, so I am clearly off the subject, but I think the point you brought up is deeper than just the presidential elections, although I agree with what you are saying. How do we reach the people who do not read the Liberator?

Re: http://weblog.liberatormagazine.com/2007/09/tupac-lost-interview.html

Brandi — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:20:00 -0000

As I listen to this Tupac interview I am reminded of how this man made me feel. I am reminded that this man is in part responsible for my desire to be a “revolutionary.” I can remember being in the 6th grade it was when all those years of listening to Tupac started to make sense to me. I had entered a predominantly White Catholic school and I understood that I would have to fight. I was a die hard Tupac Junkie because he was my eye to change it was his voice that made me believe it was my responsibility to change the world. I don’t know if you all remember when Tupac said “I am going to spark the mind that will change world” I knew that he was specifically talking to me : )LOL! I am a fighter today, I love my passion and my determination. But enough about that, In this interview, Tupac said “When there is hopelessness people revolt” That stuck out in my mind because I have been wondering what is going on with people today and I feel like I am alone in a fight and that I am fighting for something that people do not really want. So I of course wonder where are the people, you would like that people would be hopeless enough now to change, to revolt. And I do not mean revolt like go get guns and shoot people, but I mean revolt like make change happen (which people are doing) but to be united in doing that. Are people hopeless enough? Or are people fighting back? It kind of gives me hope that folks might be fighting and ready to unite their efforts. There is so much that this man touched on in this interview I could go on for days. I mean from greed to change it’s so much. I am in film school in California and I feel that “step on heads” mentality and that greed. But I think this just reminded me of my desires as a child influenced by Tupac and I feel good because I am following through.

Re: http://weblog.liberatormagazine.com/2007/09/50-cent-al-michaels-youre-gonna-kill.html

Brandi — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:55:00 -0000

I am slightly confused by this. I am trying to figure out what it exactly is supposed to represent. The late shows are usually spaces for free thinking, political jokes, various types of social commentary, and of course publicity. Therefore, I am trying to figure out if 50 Cent is using this as advertisement for his new album or is this mere coonery he is participating in. It Just reminds me of the minstrel shows, all Al Michaels needs is a coal Black face. I am also concerned that 50 Cent had such a hard time keeping up with the pacing of the lyrics. If he is going to participate in an activity like this one he should at least do it with style and class, if it is at all possible. It is also true that I might be blowing this out of proportion and it could have been done in fun. But the words that came from Al Michaels mouth basically made Black males look like gangsters who carry guns and that you should be afraid of, and 50 Cent sat back and smiled the entire time like a shuffling slave getting ready to perform for his master’s guest. How could they possibly have ever compared this man to Tupac?

Re: http://weblog.liberatormagazine.com/2007/09/love.html

Brandi — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:58:00 -0000

It really hurts me when I hear people say that they do not believe in love or that love has lost them or that they have become cynical or numb towards love. Love is confusing…very confusing, but so is everything else in this world. Our passions and desires and our life missions are often times not completely clear and constantly evolving as we are, but it doesn’t stop us from continuing to search for it. It doesn’t stop us from figuring it out. It doesn’t stop us from fighting for it. If we give up on love we have to consider what else we are giving up on. If we are fighting and pushing to create a better world and to have a more promising future if we are not able to have healthy relationships what then is it for?

Of course there are different types of love, from selfish to overbearing. We all love differently depending on our personalities and of course our life experiences. It is sad that some people, due to what their eyes have seen and their person has experienced destroy the idea of love for their partners, but as a people we can not give up on love.

We have a tendency to sometimes put love before all else or, all else before love. Neither one of those tactics is going to work in a healthy relationship. There needs to be a balance. Of course it is not the best decision to be overly obsessed with your partner or to overwhelm your partner, but it is important to be available and open and honest.

No relationship is all fun, human beings are made of flesh and of course there will be times when you have to work at things. I mean, in any type of relationship/friendship you have someone who is around you a lot, who shares your space, your body, your spirit. You of course have to have barriers (for lack or a better term) or maybe I should say you need space to breath, to think, to be alone with your thought sometimes. I think those understandings come from maturity and experience.

We would all love for that first feeling you get when you first start dating to stay in your heart, and honestly I think it does, I just think that it feels different and sometimes we are searching for that feel good sensation so hard that we look past how that love has grown and how that love has evolved. People a lot of times want to go back to a safe place in their relationship when it felt good, but the safest place to be is that place where you have to trust your partner with every fiber that makes up your body and you have to be vulnerable (and people don’t like being vulnerable all time). With that comes such great responsibility you then have to take care of this person’s heart. You think before you say things and reassure that person that you would never hurt them etc. So I think that once people are at a point of growth on their relationships, they are unable to identify it as growth and lose what they have worked for. Honesty is of course number one. Being faithful and true to yourself and your partner are of utmost importance. I too have been betrayed in love. And it just pushed me to be more honest with myself and everyone else. And in my next relationship I wont bring baggage but I will bring understanding and dedication to honesty and have higher standards for my partner and myself. But no matter what I will never lose faith in love.

For me, I love love. I want to love. I am open to love. There are things that I have that I want to accomplish first for myself. There is a place I want to be spiritually. There is a place I want to be financially, because I do not believe in being dependent on my partner but having a partnership, being able to support him, being able to provide as well. God made us the way we are for a reason, we are supposed to love, we are supposed to make love, we are supposed to hurt sometimes, we are supposed to desire, and the list goes one. Please do not let societal structure hinder you from loving. Great men and great women need to love each other.

Love is scary and confusing but only because we are not willing to allow ourselves to be hurt and because we demand things that are irrational from one another. Everyone in this world is capable of loving. Have I found that crazy bliss? No. But I believe in it. I believe in building with my husband and I believe in establishing a foundation that is an example for others and realistic, and able to be accomplished. I believe in a partnership and a friendship and of course a “loveship” and that to me is bliss. What is it that we can do together, what can we make for this world?

There is a passion that burns within me that I experience everyday when considering the direction of my life, school, activities, along with personal desires and I am personally excited to see what will happen with that passion when applied to loving a man who is ready to love me back in his way.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/09/somehow.html

Brandi — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:31:56 -0000

Look at them go! I'm so jealous! Mine are starting to take a couple steps, but that's it. We were really hoping they'd be walking by the time we go on vacation next week since we'll be driving to CA from CO. I'm not going to let them crawl around when we stop! They need to stretch, too, though. Oh well. It'll happen when they're good and ready.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/08/settle-down-wind.html

Brandi — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:22:09 -0000

LOVE these! I made tutus for my girls for their first birthday party, but they wouldn't keep them on. Oh well.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/04/im-here-today.html

Brandi — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:47:00 -0000

I love your laundry room! Those windows! My laundry room is a decent size, but it only has one little window. I always fold our laundry upstairs anyway, so our counter (which isn't nearly as big as yours!) is mostly a junk magnet. Also, we bought the cheapest washer and dryer we could get almost 6 years ago, and I've regretted ever since. Especially now that I'm constantly doing laundry! I still can't believe how much 2 little baby girls have increased the amount of laundry in this house! Our dryer already doesn't work as well as it should, so we've been seriously talking about getting a set of front-loaders in the next year or so. I. Can't. Wait.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/03/what-vance-thinks-about-mom.html

Brandi — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:24:00 -0000

How sweet! What a cute idea! Terrific picture of Vance too.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/03/still-cute.html

Brandi — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:04:00 -0000

So cute!!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/03/random-picture-challenge_21.html

Brandi — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:16:00 -0000

Too cute! We recently got rid of the swings since they hadn't used them in ages. We got rid of carseats and the co-sleeper too. *SNIFF!*

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/03/wordless-wednesday.html

Brandi — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:33:00 -0000

I'm way behind on blog reading. How cute is this!?!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/wordless-wednesday_25.html

Brandi — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:13:00 -0000

Love the tights~! How old are they? I just found your blog today at WW. How old are your little boys?

It looks like you have your hands full! I love the picture of the twins when they were tiny babies! I may borrow that pose for my little one! :)

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/about-to.html

Brandi — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:15:00 -0000

Aww! So cute! We have one thumb chewer (she never sucks, just chews on it) and one fist chewer in our house.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/when-you-take-6-kids-to-grocery-store.html

Brandi — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:03:00 -0000

Oh my goodness! Here I was moaning about my grocery store experience when the only thing that happened was I needed help getting the babies situated in the top of the racecar cart. You are brave for taking everyone! I LOVE going by myself. That's often the only alone time I get, so I take my time. :)

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/perfect-end.html

Brandi — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:32:00 -0000

Happy Birthday, Brittany!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/urgent-prayer.html

Brandi — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:39:00 -0000

Oh Brittany, how scary that must be for you and your family! I'm so sorry! I hope Nolia is out of the hospital quickly and all is well.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/meeup-giveaway.html

Brandi — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:10:00 -0000

Love Daydream Believer!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/meeup-giveaway.html

Brandi — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:47:00 -0000

Do you wear both babies at once? How? I have a couple pouch slings like those, but we never use them since we use the carseats/stroller when we go out. I just hold them around the house, but it means I have to make several trips up and down the stairs since I take one at a time.

Sorry! My comment posted twice AND I forgot to add my favorite fabric. I LOVE the bangle dot w/mulberry solid! I just bought a grocery cart cover in a very similar print.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/01/random-picture-challenge-40.html

Brandi — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:55:00 -0000

That picture is priceless!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-5-months-girls.html

Brandi — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:43:00 -0000

Happy Birthday Girls! Both of mine hold hands every chance they get too. I love it!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-5-months-girls.html

Brandi — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:43:00 -0000

Happy Birthday Girls! Both of mine hold hands every chance they get too. I love it!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/01/officially-5.html

Brandi — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:20:00 -0000

Too cute! Mine are fist suckers, but they haven't figured out how to get just their thumb in their mouths. Neither are interested in pacifiers, so it's how they self-soothe. I was a thumb sucker until I was 7, and I never had any teeth issues because of it!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/12/seven.html

Brandi — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:13:00 -0000

I love your curly hair! I always wished mine was curly.

Merry Christmas!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/12/its-giveaway-time.html

Brandi — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:01:00 -0000

That is really cute!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/12/from-this-to-this.html

Brandi — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:01:00 -0000

I know what you mean! The last 4 months are a total blur. How is it my babies are almost ready to start solids already!?!?

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/11/blue.html

Brandi — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:13:00 -0000

My eyes are hazel, but more green than any other color, and Damon's are brown. All my girls had/have very blue eyes as infants, but Abby's changed to a green. Hers are much lighter than mine, though. First, they lightened, then they turned green over time. She was about 2.5 when they finally changed from blue to green. She has my weird ring of orange/brown/yellow around the pupil, though. For now, both babies have very blue eyes, so we'll see what they end up with.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/11/ozzie-okay.html

Brandi — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:27:00 -0000

That must be so tough to watch your child in pain for so long. I hope he feels better soon! Poor little guy!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/10/bring-it-on.html

Brandi — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:31:00 -0000

Babylegs are great! I can't wait for my girls to grow into them. I've already bought them pairs!

I LOVE Target for baby clothes. They have really cute pants and tops for $4 each.

Hannah Andersson (I think I spelled it right) is a terrific place to buy colorful dresses and leggings, but it's pricey. I have a friend who swears by the clothes and says they last forever. I believe everything is cotton (no fake fibers) too. Free shipping on orders over $125 and I guess they're having a big sale too.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/08/and-then-there-were-six.html

Brandi — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:59:00 -0000

Congratulations!!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/08/whooo-hooo.html

Brandi — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:29:00 -0000

Congratulations! I'm so glad to hear you and the babies are ok after your accident. How scary! I can't wait to find out what you had!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/08/things-that-go-bang-in-night.html

Brandi — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:15:00 -0000

How great that you're almost done! I already miss the constant movement in my belly even though it hurt so bad sometimes I couldn't wait for them to stop.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/08/34-week-baby-baby-belly.html

Brandi — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:22:00 -0000

You look terrific! I can't believe you're already so far effaced. Good luck!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/08/for-real.html

Brandi — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -0000

Setting up the double stroller and car seats is about when it became very real for me too. I constantly look at their little week-old faces and can't believe there are two of them!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/07/its-big-fat.html

Brandi — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:53:00 -0000

That's fantastic!! I've been checking back all day hoping it would be good news.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/07/make-my-day-lets-play-game.html

Brandi — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:12:00 -0000

Hi! I'm 32 weeks pregnant with twin girls and recently stumvled upon your blog. It's so great to find other women going through similar things I'm going through. Good luck!

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/5-incredibly-short-books-written-by-me.html

Brandi — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:23:35 -0000

OH, I like numbers 1 and 3. :)

Re: http://www.blacknbougie.com/2009/09/bougie-toy-review-wii-my-not-so-secret.html

Brandi — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:25:15 -0000

I should've followed your advice. I visited a friend of mine last night who told me that he had the Wii. After laughing, I got up and played. I should've stayed on the couch! That thing is soooooo addicting. So addicting in fact that I might buy one, you know, as an early birthday gift. Yeah. That's it. Birthday Gift. *hanging my head in shame*

Re: http://www.blacknbougie.com/2009/09/bougie-toy-review-wii-my-not-so-secret.html

Brandi — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:42:54 -0000

I don't even have cable tv now so the last thing I need is something like the Wii in my life. That's one monkey I just don't need strapped to my back.
I'll continue to speed walk by the Nintendo store. Thank you very much.

Re: http://www.blacknbougie.com/2009/07/poly-what.html

Brandi — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:47:32 -0000

I know a few people, black people, who live a polyamory lifestyle. It seems to work because they are all tested, all agree on who's brought in, etc. Nothing happens w/o everyone talking.
It's not for me, but many things aren't.

Re: http://www.blacknbougie.com/2009/07/bougie-music-flashback-purple-rain.html

Brandi — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:57:36 -0000

What songs on the Purple Rain album are skippable ugly? I can't think of one.
I'll be celebrating the 25th anniversary by attending a Purple Rain sing-a-long in Prospect Park (Brooklyn, NY) on August 6th. Hope to see some fans there!

Re: http://www.blacknbougie.com/2009/07/wbffd-what-bougie-folks-are-forced-to.html

Brandi — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:28:23 -0000

I'm also a first time reader. Thanks for the piece. So many of your stories, as with the other commenters, mimic my own. Oh you aren't like other Blacks, Oh you speak so well. Le sigh. It's just tragic.
Even living in NYC I'm often faced with not fitting in in both black and white circles. I'm either not hip or black enough for Blacks that I share interests with or I'm too Black for Whites. I just continue to do my own thing and be happy with myself.
Hopefully, others can follow suit.

Re: http://www.lifedownourlane.com/2009/06/wordless-wednesday-its-all-about.html

Brandi — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:24:15 -0000

I love the boots. So cute.

Re: http://www.lifedownourlane.com/2009/05/wordless-wednesday-i-jumped-on.html

Brandi — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:59:00 -0000

I Loved It. I have read them all.

Re: Thirty One Reasons

Brandi — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:44:00 -0000

Thank you for sharing your honest views for speaking the truth. I have awarded you the "Thinking Blogger Award", you may come to my blog to pick it up and then you may pay it forward.Take care and blog on.