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Re: The Washington Briefing - Pictures

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:31:00 -0000

Okay. That's cool. I'm a long-time lover of this guy.

Re: Video of the ENDA Press conference last week

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:07:00 -0000

I didn't think your message was confusing. What really shocks me is peoples comments to the video on YouTube. I forget how much personal attack and verbal crap you deal with ALL THE TIME. I know I only see a small portion of it. It grieves me. But I'm not grieved for you. I know the One you serve and I know He is worth it. I'm grieved for the ones who feel they must speak to you, or about you, venomously.

Re: Video of the ENDA Press conference last week

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:07:00 -0000

We need to keep our brother and friend lifted in prayer.

Re: Video of the ENDA Press conference last week

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:51:00 -0000

And you are kept and lifted before the Lord in prayer. I didn't mean to trivialize your experience by saying that I don't grieve for you. I did grieve for you when I first read those hateful responses but the Word of the Lord came to mind and my grief found a new target.

The Beatitudes came to mind. 'Blessed are the persecuted... Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you...' My prayer is that you will have joy in it; gladness and rejoicing; that the strength of the Lord will be visible in your weariness; that you will soar with wings as an ealge and, like Jeremiah, that you will gain deeper experience of His new mercies everyday, great is His faithfulness. You are a lifegiver. May you be full of the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, Counsel and Power, Knowledge and Fear of the Lord and may you find your singing voice as did Paul and Silas in prison...and Brother Yun. May you sing Psalm 18. Be blessed and encouraged.

Re: Median Income for Gay Identified Households

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:13:00 -0000

What's the median household income for ex-gays / newly straights?

Re: Median Income for Gay Identified Households

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:18:00 -0000

True, that is the point - to grow in Christ & find our identity in Him. I'm not interested in the census taking data on those who would identify as ex-gay, either.

Yet isn't it really our business to invest time finding out more about us, so that we can communicate better to the Body of Christ & the world at large what the average ex-gay / newly straight individual looks like? (I suspect that there would be a good deal of diversity, but no one really knows, do they?)

Re: Something About Tennessee

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:31:00 -0000

Fried pickles?

Re: Who Am I Going to Vote for Tomorrow?

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:59:00 -0000

What are your concerns about McCain? I've heard he leans toward being a liberal Republican but I don't know on what issues. And what do you mean by 'same old DC political games'? Guess I should do some of my own research. But for now, I'll ask you what you know. :-)

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:38:00 -0000

It's ridiculous how little tolerance I have for the cold. Please don't keep the door closed on my account. I brought enough ginger snaps to feed an army. I hope you're feeling snappy, Randy. Perhaps our friends have encountered some difficult traffic.

There is an Ikea 5 minutes from my home. What a labrynth of displays. If someone hadn't painted those arrows on the floor I'd be lost. The last time I was in Ikea I met a man who was blown away by how much cheaper Ikea was compared to other stores. There was something about hearing English expletives spoken in a thick Asian accent that struck me as particularly funny. He's likely a regular Ikea man now. Does Blaine usually go with you to Ikea?

:::refilling coffee mug:::

Would you pass the cream please?

Is this a busy time of year for you?

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:19:00 -0000

:::knock-knocking on the screen door:::

::letting myself in::

hey guys,

i hope the coffee's still hot, because it's COLD out there.

i thought i'd drop in- i found some crumpets at this little bakery down the street, and i brought some homemade Finish sweetbread too.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:25:00 -0000

Oh Kate! So glad to see you. :::passing coffee::: Was the traffic difficult?

Did your cousin fill you in on our round about connection in offline life? I guess I posted something Calgaryish on your wall. Your cousin saw it and sent me a message asking how I knew you and telling me that she had lived in Calgary. I replied that you and I had connected online through our mutual friend, Randy, but had never met in person. I noticed one of her names was the same as my dear friend's married name. I asked her if she was related to Colleen Hilman. It turns out she is. Cousins. I played the piano at Mark and Colleen's wedding. Apparently your Aunt was there. I've likely met your Aunt. Strange isn't it?

:::sip:::

Snap?

How's school going?

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:28:00 -0000

Ohhhhh, I think I need to look at a heated screen door for my place.

:::dipping crumpet in coffee:::

Is work insane until the conference in the spring, Randy? Do you recover quickly from busyness?

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:32:00 -0000

Snap? Of course!

Oh my goodness! That's great that you are related to my cousin. That would make you and I shirttail cousins!

My cousins... so funny. I have a zillion of them.

Do you happen to recall which aunt you may have met?

Oh, why thank you Randy, I would like to put my feet up.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:37:00 -0000

::: pushing ottoman over :::

You are welcome. I love the crumpet thingys. I don't know what recover from busyness means in that I am always insanely busy until my body just basically shuts down. :). So I guess that would be a no.

::: thinking about adding Bailey's to my coffee... nah... probably not a good idea :::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:39:00 -0000

:::passing snap:::

Actually, my dear friend is related to your cousin. Although, I would consider her a sister. Her husband, your cousin's cousin, said he had a zillion cousins as well. I can't remember which Aunt it was. The wedding was several years ago.

:::puzzled with the plethora of cousins:::

I'm suddenly reminded of 'Where's Waldo?' for some reason.

:::sip:::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:17:00 -0000

wait- which cousin?

::snaps a snap in enjoyment::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:42:00 -0000

::: knock knock :::::: opening door and sees Randy being sweet with Sassy :::

:::: smiling :::: Workin' on that thug appeal are ya? ::::: big smile :::::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:30:00 -0000

Country of origin, I believe.

Would Sassy like some sugar in her coffee?

Hellooo Susan! Nice to see you!

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:12:00 -0000

:::returning from the powder room:::

Oh, Susan and Sassy! How wonderful to see you both. How about some snaps with your coffee, Sassy?

I'd love another crumpet Kate if I may? Laura Hilman Juntunen is your cousin's name.

Susan, how was your journey here? See any sundogs?

Is there a football game on? What's happened to the guys? Which team are ya'll cheering for in the Superbowl?

:::gasp::: Did I just say 'ya'll'? I've committed treason against the Canadian language! Eh? :::sigh of relief:::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:09:00 -0000

Superwha?

Huh.

Say, Sassy, would you pour me another cup? And thank you so much for sitting on my toes. They are finally warming up.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:33:00 -0000

:::: bends down and gives Sassy, who's busy keeping Kate's toes warm, some scratches behind her ear, then as she's standing gives Kate a little hug :::: Looks like you have a friend, Kate. :::: smile ::::

::: then turns and gives Cheryl a hug ::: I saw a rainbow sundog on my way here! I couldn't believe it! I've just never noticed them before.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:41:00 -0000

:::hugging Susan in return:::

Aren't sundogs beautiful? I wonder why they're called sundogs...

:::passing coffee from Sassy to Kate:::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:32:00 -0000

Delightful!!! Please pass me a redbeet egg Mindy!!! :::trying not to bounce on the couch:::

Definitely want to see 'The Bucket List'. This coffee time is all I've had time for with work as crazy as it is.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:28:00 -0000

Knock , knock .....
::::.opening the heated screen door and making note to self..gotta get one of those screens::::......

@#*""""SLAM"""**#@...whoops, sorry you all.....

::::.man I might have to buy this screen if-in I broke it::::

.....Hi Randy , Mindy, Cheryl, Kate and Susan! I could smell the coffee all the way in Oklahoma!!!

....Hey where are all the guy's?....

....Randy your Art work rocks!!....very Van Gogh in a sorta Christian Spirit filled perspective...

::::helping my-self to the coffee grinder and grinding down to espresso fine texture some heavenly hazelnut dark roast beans:::::: Randy, wheres the coffee filters? are you all using tap water?......

Re: Getting to Know the Neighbors

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:25:00 -0000

I had forgotten about Gladys!

I'm glad you are blessed with friendly, caring neighbors. And it must be nice to have 'walking ladies throughout the entire day' even in January (envious)

How do you like the bed? Sleeping well on it?

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:33:00 -0000

I like dark coffee! Black and oily beans originate in heaven. My Spirit is cleansed when I send that first ::::::::sip:::::::sliding warmly down my throat and into my innermost being. Ahhhhhhhhhhh.

I went into my favorite coffee shop for flavor, Peaberry Coffee in Denver, yesterday. So dark and smooooooth. But in Breckenridge I came across the shop with the coolest vibe ever.

I'll describe it after I pour some more intellegence down. So good to see you all today.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:35:00 -0000

Min! I was hoping you'd stop by too. I saw the movie last weekend. There's two quotes I like from the movie, one is funny. And one scene that I thought was profound. Nicholson and Morgan Freeman are great actors aren't they?

Did Daniel say he was from Oklahoma? Wonder if he knows Laura Leigh and the gang?

Hi, Ben! Be right back, I wanna hear about the cool vibe coffee shop too!

:::: stealing away to the kitchen to smell the aroma of the hazelnut dark roast beans Daniel is grinding down and to find out if he knows some of my friends in Oklahoma ::::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:27:00 -0000

:::knock-knocking on the screen door:::

::letting myself in::

Hey everybody. Brought the last of my "Philly soft-pretzels" on my way to the office! Hmmmm. Is that Hazelnut Espresso beans I smell?!

Latte would be great!

:::sits by fireplace and away from heated screen door:::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:27:00 -0000

OH! How about those PATS in the big bowl game, eh?!

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:06:00 -0000

:::clapping and jumping up and down:::

OH yippee!!! I love Philly soft-pretzels! Did you bring enough for everyone, or should I split one with someone? Randy, do you have any mustard?

As for the Superbowl, mmm...I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm going back and forth. I guess at this point, I'd like to see the Patriots make history. There's a good chance I won't even be around to watch it, but I'm ok with that.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:19:00 -0000

::::sip::::: Hi Susan, I don't think I know you but we do know allot of cool people in common. Laura Leigh is a very good friend of mine as will as Stephen Black. I'm currently serving in the assistant leadership capacity for Living Waters with First Stone.

Can I pour you some Hazelnut coffee?....say when.........

Say Randy did you hear about that Chuck Davis guy from the Patriots and how he and a handful of Christian players began talking about Christ in the locker room and how they have witnessed to all the players. I hear they are reaping for they Kingdom.::::sip::: makes me almost care about them winning now::::sip::::: Hey Ben, Chas.

Saw they Bucket list Wednesday, I took my mother. We liked it ok and yes they are good actors and I think I know the profound scene your talking about Susan. The one were they are talking about God, and Morgan Freeman spoke some Truth :-) I didn't care for the GD word cropping up a couple times, seems it's a prerequisite for Hollywood movies

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:24:00 -0000

::: tasting the Hazelnut coffee ::: Ummm, this is very good, thank you.

Several of the Oklahoma gang and I crossed paths in Wichita in '06. Because of Laura Leigh's caring heart, she connected me with a LivingWaters here in Indiana. God bless your service to the Lord in the ass't leadership position, Daniel. That's wonderful.

That's not the scene I'm referencing but it's a good one. Even though this movie has some bad language and some raunchiness to it, there's stuff about Truth in there too. Pretty cool for a Hollywood movie.

:::: overhearing Randy speak of his Mom, Pat. Giggles at Randy's knowledge(?) of sports and thinking my Mom's name is Pat also ::::

Hey, Mindy, where's the sweetbread you mention?

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:25:00 -0000

:::can't talk...drinking copious amounts of hazelnut dark roast coffee:::

must...come...up...for...air...

Was that EVER GOOD!!!

Good to see you, Daniel, Ben and Chas. Ben, what is Peaberry coffee?

:::going for seconds of the hazelnut:::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:06:00 -0000

::: passes a whole soft-pretzel to Mindy :::

Of course there should be some french's brown mustard in the bag there...

Good points Daniel (do you prefer Dan? I'll presume not). My how time flies! The whole game is over and Tom Brady didn't seem like he was even there in Arizona.

::: deep sigh :::

Oh well, God can cure the hearts of all those football fans with a dose of Himself. It's kinda cool the Manning brother's have won two years in a row (I'd a been an 'underdog' rooter myself it it'd been anyone but the Patriots).

::: sips a deep draught of Peaberry wondering how to describe it :::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:58:00 -0000

Why would there be maggots in the pretzels?! Have you ever had a Philly soft pretzel? Hmmmm?

I'm sorry to say that I slept through most of the Superbowl...then I followed the score from my phone...then I had a friend call and tell me the outcome at the end. Sounds like it was quite the game!

Susan, Kate brought the sweetbread...it's there next to Cheryl's ginger snaps.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:28:00 -0000

I had to work through the SuperBowl. :::pouting::: Only a musician would plan a concert during the SuperBowl. Did Tiger play well?

I've never had a Philly soft pretzel. Would you pass me one too, Chas?

:::thinking of Randy::: Oh yup, definitely full of maggots. Veggies and light dip?

:::contemplating peaberry coffee and wondering if it can be found in Canada:::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:43:00 -0000

Ok, so I TOTALLY missed that one!

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:03:00 -0000

::::: ummm, sweet bread with coffee, perfecto ::::::

That was THE most exciting 4 quarter SuperBowl I've ever seen. It was especially so since it was Peyton's little brother Eli in the SuperBowl! Archie's two sons have won the SuperBowl. What are the odds? They have another brother, Cooper, the eldest of the three. If you like great, inspirational stories and also like the Mannings, this is a great story http://www.sptimes.com/2004/11/07/Sports/The_other_Manning.shtml

Check out the picture of Cooper, Peyton and Eli as young boys. It's a great pic.

::::: listening to Cheryl, Mindy and Randy and enjoying the entertainment they are providing ... :::::::

Re: Glutes, Bi’s, Chest & Tri’s …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:16:00 -0000

I hear ya. Did some squats yesterday, and they won't let me forget it!

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:43:00 -0000

:::drum roll::: "And now for the next bit of entertainment we have the lovely Susan Hundley here to grace us with her stunning skill on the spoons." :::thunderous applause from me because it isn't appropriate for me to applaud on behalf of everyone in the room::: (I almost said I could only applaud for myself but that would mean something entirely different from my intent)

I'm so excited! I've never heard a 4 part spoon solo before. You go girl!!! I love salon style concerts.

Randy, I thought of you earlier today whilst in the grocery store. I passed by a shelf of Right Guard Sport and had to flip the lid off and smell. Very nice!

:::sipping coffee and hoping someone will share a monologue:::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:39:00 -0000

::::::spoon roll::::: Way to go Sooz. That was amazing. I haven't heard the spoons played like that since HeeHaw.

Cheryl, Peaberry is only in Denver and Boulder. Sounds like a fantastic reason for a road trip.

The game was fun. Joe Buck cracks me up in his commercials. He's not afraid to look goofy with his sports coat and tie self.

The maggots haven't deterred me from eating lately, Randy. Had a peanut butter cookie at Mary's Mountain Cookies in Breckenridge. Two peanut butter cookies around peanut butter icing. Yum. Here, bro have one. And my wife makes a mean chocolate chip cookie bar, but for the Super Bowl she used butterscotch instead of chocolate. If there were maggots in those they are some happy maggots.

Ok that was gross.

:::::::::::::::laughing out loud with the dog looking at me strangely:::::::::::::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:48:00 -0000

Guys and gals, can we get some coffee from here http://www.dazbog.com/darkroast.html

Soooo smoky and rich. Cheryl, it's mostly in Denver but there is a store in Silverthorne. Wish I'd known when I was up there. My daughter has a store right around the corner from her place.

Pass the pretzels. toooooeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyy. Darn Maggots.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:09:00 -0000

:::: Dramatic bow to Cheryl and Ben after 'attempting' to play the spoons and laughing all the way through Cheryl and Ben's 'acting' like this is the best they've ever heard...... then hands Cheryl and Ben the spoons ::::

:::: Intercepting dangerous pass from Ben to Randy and taking the maggot filled, yucky, gross cookie to the kitchen and warming up my coffee ::::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:59:00 -0000

::::Bubbling with excitement from the roar of applause given to Susan and her spoon repertoire, the ham in me had to perform.........my eye's meet with sassy, and she looked back at me with a mild curiosity........then she glanced over to the direction of the heated screen door where I had sat down a large Coach cargo bag when I arrived.......eureka!!.......could she be thinking what I'm thinking.........:::::::::::

...grabbing the huge bag and following Sassy out to Randy's patio porch, my mind was racing with all the latest trends in hair fashion for spring 2008......

surmising pertinent information from our consultation together, we decided she needed a new look...more current, slightly edgy and most of all fresh and feminine........

:::::announcing Sassy's surprise make-over to everyone in the room while touching the glass box thinking of two Strawberry/Banana smoothies, I retrieved them effortlessly and closed the window treatment on the patio door.::::

(sorry to long)

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:25:00 -0000

::::::2 hours later::::: I emerged from the patio disheveled and covered in powder, spritz and fine Sasquatch hair.
....DRUM ROLL PLEASE...

Sassy then strolls through the patio door entrance as if she was a Paris runway model:::right hand on hip, long legs crossing each other in that strutting gate and head held high::::she knows she looks HOT::::the crowd gasps out loud and stands to their feet in amazement:::Randy covers his mouth, a single tear running down his cheek:::::everyones eyes can believe what they're seeing......can it be ?.... on her head the retro 80's Tina Turner hair in platinum blonde with fushia tips rocking the house.....Sassy's full body platinum blonde color, cut in a show quality standard poodle cut really gives her a waist line, as well as, defines her legs and arms.....

:::::she stops throwing her head over one shoulder giving Randy a pouty look::::::I screamed "work it girl" and then decided I'd had enough coffee and needed to eat some lunch.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:30:00 -0000

::::::ow::::::: sassy punched my shoulder again.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:04:00 -0000

:::digging in purse for sunglasses:::

:::handing Randy kleenex:::

:::feeling some cultural whiplash:::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:49:00 -0000

Coffee, I need coffee. Randy can you send Sassy out to buy some milk or something?

Daniel, have a good lunch. Hope you don't have any appts. with all that stuff on you. :)

:::::::ow:::::::: got my thumb caught between the spoons. How did you play those so well, Susan?

How are you doing with the spoons, Cheryl? Or did you drop them in your cultural whiplash?

Re: Romney Drops Out

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:28:00 -0000

McCain to me just doesn't seem like a Republican representative. He has no problem leaning way over to the very liberal Democrats and joining with them in their issues. I don't know of very many conservative issues, if any, that McCain has headed up (but that doesn't mean he hasn't but he's certainly not shouting from the rooftops, proud about them). The line is real blurry. Some say that is a good thing. I'm concerned but going to try and not worry about it.

I'd rather see a former governor in the White House than a former Senator. Okay, again, going to try and not worry about it.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:38:00 -0000

:::: whispering to Ben :::: the glass box over there on the coffee table gives more than stuff to consume, I found it gives temporary abilities too.

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:25:00 -0000

:::shaking cultural whiplash off::: Whew! Cultural whiplash gets me everytime!! :::picking up spoons::: I'm afraid I'm all thumbs, Ben. Susan has a rare gift. Susan, did you adopt a sundog!!!

:::keeping sunglasses on:::

I need another cup of coffee! :::filling mug:::

:::wondering if Mindy and Kate are preparing a duet:::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:57:00 -0000

:::::handing Cheryl a six inch foam neck brace for her cultural whiplash and reminding her to always wear her seatbelt around such distinctly diverse, but redeemed, ex-gay hairdressers, I grabbed the key's to the rented Harley chopper and invited Sassy to lunch::::::......She tells me about a five star place called the Blue Elephant on North Alafaya Trail......anyone else want to go?.....

::::::thinking how I must look like I just won a huge white stuffed animal with Fushia tips from Universal Studio and planted it behind me on the chopper, I looked in the rear view mirror and said....Sassy! are those Cheryl's sunglasses you have on?......::::::LOL and firing up the Harley::::::Sassy tells me about the unique Caribbean/Cuban food at the Blue Elephant::::::yelling up to the coffee clutch " sure no one wants me to bring them something back?"::::::::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:50:00 -0000

Thanks for the neck brace Daniel. I'd put it on but I'm killing myself laughing. I will remember the seatbelt suggestion. I had a seatbelt installed in my piano bench when I started accompanying singers.

Count me in for the Blue Elephant. :::pulling out second pair of sunglasses:::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:06:00 -0000

:::::::::Cigars, bro! Nothing like a good cigar with a good smoky coffee::::::::::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:11:00 -0000

::: recovering from the daze of the dazzeling spoon reparte :::

Wow, Randy, what's in this coffee? Is that Sassy and Dan on a Harley?

I shoulda had a smoothie!

::: wanders aimlessly around kitchen wondering why the sunburst mirror reminds me of the bright females amongst us today :::

Re: Come On Over for A Cup of Coffee Thread …

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:22:00 -0000

::::snapping my fingers and saying gar-con in a perfect French accent:::: check please and tell those people coming back to our table for the fifth time that we are not actors from the 70's Saturday morning cartoon show " H.R. Puffin Stuff"::::Sheesh:::do you have my order to go for Paella and Blue corn cheese enchiladas ( for Cheryl ) :::Sassy ! that is your third large bowl of black bean salsa, Randy is soooo making you sleep on the patio, Senior please take those beans away and don't let her have anymore Peach Margarita's and can you please wrap me up six of your finest Havana cigars:::::
Sassy ! who's credit card is that?:::::Randy was so right, we need to get you in an accountability group, do you always behave with such promiscuities around Mariachi bands?, give back those tassel's to that poor man he looks horrified at what your doing with them.::::::wondering what Stephen would say if I brought Sassy to Living Waters next week::::::snickering to my self::::

Re: Lenny Kravitz: It Is Time For A Love Revolution

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:07:00 -0000

Thanks for the linkage, Randy!

Re: Toddler Time

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:46:00 -0000

Awww, this sure was fun to read. A good time was had by all. :-)

Re: Toddler Time

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:56:00 -0000

LOL. Ranny you are so fun.

Re: Third Party Viability

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:59:00 -0000

YEAH brother Randy!

I agree... however, I had personal dealings with McCain a few years back. I will not be voting for him... but when I filling the arrow by his name here in Oklahoma it will be voting AGAINST Hillarack Obamaton! I cannot feel peaceful about this election AT ALL! I am so discussed with both parties too! Have you heard to the Constitutional Party? I am looking at this party now. It seems to be growing. I believe Alan Keyes is now a member of it.

Re: BarackaMilli ObamaNilli

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:08:00 -0000

Milli Vanilli may have been a sham but it was great music regardless whoever the singers actually were. Too bad they truly weren't the singers but, in my eyes, it doesn't take away from the fact I like the songs 'Girl You Know It's True' and 'Blame It On The Rain'.

Re: Third Party Viability

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:49:00 -0000

John McCain refused to listen to the ideas of why marriage must be between one man and one woman. He refused to vote for the amendment. We corresponded a few years ago. He sent me a THREE page letter-rant about all the reasons why he couldn't vote for the amendment... it was nothing but spin! I was really angry with his political posing. I told him then and I would tell him now... I will NEVER endorse him for president. I do NOT trust him. I have watch him closely since that time... and since then he as continued to link arms with the most liberal Senators on ridiculous items... like amnesty and censoring conservatives. Okay... I think you get me point. Bottom line... McCain is a politician with his OWN agenda. He is not serving people. It is so ungodly I can hardly stand it... it is evil what is going on in politics!

Here's their web site. You should read what there about there...

http://www.constitutionparty.com/

Sure love you!

Re: Third Party Viability

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:12:00 -0000

"Look," he said, "Whether Hillary, Obama or McCain gets elected, we're going to have a Democrat in the White House. Might as well be one you like."

What do you think about the above quote? Got it off of someone's blog today.

And what do you think about Republican's voting for Obama instead of McCain, voters being refered to as 'Obamacan's'? I can't hardly stand both Hillary and McCain. If I voted for who I liked of the 3, right now it would be Obama. :::: cannot believe I just typed that ::::. I say IF it was for the 'likability factor' which that's not exactly how I'd vote.

I just don't trust McCain.

Re: Third Party Viability

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:40:00 -0000

Has there been mention of who McCain's running mate may be? Grumpy grandpa is not getting any younger. Well, that's not very respectful but I'm a little concerned about his age. Plus, if he's our next president I won't be referring to him that way. I will honor the position. :-)

Re: Third Party Viability

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:50:00 -0000

When you say Obama is 'more of a Marxist than she is', what do you mean? More 'liberal'? I guess I really don't know what 'Marxist' means.

Re: Third Party Viability

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:08:00 -0000

You've been quite patient and I will try harder on doing my own research. :-)
Thank you for the link.

Re: Fitness Friday #3

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:14:00 -0000

And, when you start working out, you gain muscle mass which weighs more than fat. You have probably lost a lot of weight in the ways you want and gained weight in the muscle department. Yeah!!!!!!

Re: Fitness Friday #3

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:55:00 -0000

I know that had to be disappointing with only 1 pound in your first few weeks. But, as you know, the scales don't tell the whole story. You are looking and feeling better! The pounds will reflect the new you in time. Great job in being consistent in working out. High five!, low five!, side five! :-)

Re: The Chattering Class

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:50:00 -0000

LOL... very true.

God help us, I wished there was some body I felt like I was actually voting FOR and instead, I will be voting against the burlap bag kids!

Re: Lizard In The Lilly

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:31:00 -0000

Did you give him a name?

Re: Lizard In The Lilly

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:16:00 -0000

:::laughing::: Good one!

Re: Lizard In The Lilly

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000

Guess it could be the flash :-P But I like the sun story better.

Re: God’s Love Letter to Artists

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:46:00 -0000

You know, I've read those passages before, but never really noticed that the artists came second only to the priests as God chose to address them all in facilitating worship and relationship.

I love it when you catch stuff like this and hold it out for us to see for ourselves. Thanks, Randy!

Re: God’s Love Letter to Artists

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:45:00 -0000

GOOF to see me?!

I think that's one of those slips that says more than it intended to. :)

You're the best.

Re: God’s Love Letter to Artists

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:32:00 -0000

I needed to see this too!

Re: Synesthesia

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:58:00 -0000

I found her post and the comments fascinating. I've forwarded her post on to friends and family and have found that some have synesethia. Very, very interesting.

Re: Synesthesia

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:59:00 -0000

'Synesthesia'

Re: Hidden Treasures

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:18:00 -0000

LOVE the bumble bee story. And I think he's awful cute too... and so is Rufus. :)

Re: Trip to Dallas Texas 6/29 - 6/30/8 - a set on Flickr

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:49:00 -0000

Oh my word!!!!! Wild photo. Love it!

Re: Spidercide

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:25:00 -0000

lol. Love it, Randy.

I'm frightened for you when they return. You may wish to have the vaccum on standby.

Re: Spidercide

Laura Leigh Stanlake (Via Face — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:55:00 -0000

Oh my gosh, Randy. You are hilarious!...and quite brave, I might add!